Local Reviews
In May 2016, veepeebiscuit said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We popped in out of curiosity and just a need for a hot drink. It was 930am, so not needing food.
The cafe is very nice and the baked goods looked fresh and nicely presented. We sat in the garden as it was a beautiful morning and I was very impressed. I would happily make this my regular coffee stop but the pricing I fear will stop me. A croissant at 2.50 is a bit steep and 3.50 for a plain cheese scone is too. The beverages were a bit steep and whilst I noticed the obvious regulats got free refills of their americanos, I wasnt offered.The food menu was baffling with little choice, and too few options at an average of £9 a meal. Ifvyou areclooking for a simple uncomplicated lunch, walk on by. Not aplace suitable for children in case your wondering.
If it was a nice sunny day and I wanted a quick coffee in the sun, I would pop in again, but the lack of choice, pricing and selective service would stop me going in for anything more. A shame.
The cafe is very nice and the baked goods looked fresh and nicely presented. We sat in the garden as it was a beautiful morning and I was very impressed. I would happily make this my regular coffee stop but the pricing I fear will stop me. A croissant at 2.50 is a bit steep and 3.50 for a plain cheese scone is too. The beverages were a bit steep and whilst I noticed the obvious regulats got free refills of their americanos, I wasnt offered.The food menu was baffling with little choice, and too few options at an average of £9 a meal. Ifvyou areclooking for a simple uncomplicated lunch, walk on by. Not aplace suitable for children in case your wondering.
If it was a nice sunny day and I wanted a quick coffee in the sun, I would pop in again, but the lack of choice, pricing and selective service would stop me going in for anything more. A shame.
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In May 2016, alexandtom said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Often call in for lunch on Thursday or Saturday staff very friendly always ready to top up your coffee. Lovely food and atmosphere have not tried the evening meal yet but will try soon hopefully if they expand we will go more often.
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In May 2016, C187IZjimb said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
A good stop off for coffee and a chat or a light lunch with freshly produced breads, pastries and other delights
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In May 2016, morgieNorthants said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
The food menu was a little confusing, went in on a Saturday at 3.05 and was only allowed a cake, scone, croissant. Feel it was a café really only for regular customers, we were visiting , but sadly wouldn't recommend or revisit. I agree with one of the other reviews that 3.50 for a scone is very excessive. certainly would not recommend taking children in there, I don't think they would be very welcome. Would not visit again very disappointed
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In June 2016, Carole B said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Wonderful fresh products and an inexpensive set lunch menu. They are only open in the evening on Friday and Saturday at the moment but are expanding into the building next door for fine dining later in the year - can't wait!!!!
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In June 2016, irenefox said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
The food, ambience, and service were excellent, could have been in Normandy.
There was an odd happening though - my bottle of Perrier suddenly turned on its side, splashed water in a circle around us and then stood back up. Had we upset the resident spirit or had there been a mini earthquake. Made for a very interesting lunch for us and the other diners.
There was an odd happening though - my bottle of Perrier suddenly turned on its side, splashed water in a circle around us and then stood back up. Had we upset the resident spirit or had there been a mini earthquake. Made for a very interesting lunch for us and the other diners.
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In June 2016, Heather m said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Have eaten here many times- always an enjoyable experience, with delicious French food. Not luxurious but the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed- with fires burning in cold weather.
There is a menu of regular, always- available dishes and each day there is a specials menu- two choices for each course. Food is unfailingly excellent, staff friendly.Lots of Sudbury regulars come here- people from further afield make a point of visiting the town to have a good lunch in the Secret Garden. This restaurant is unlike any others in the area and absolutely deserves its great reputation.
There is a menu of regular, always- available dishes and each day there is a specials menu- two choices for each course. Food is unfailingly excellent, staff friendly.Lots of Sudbury regulars come here- people from further afield make a point of visiting the town to have a good lunch in the Secret Garden. This restaurant is unlike any others in the area and absolutely deserves its great reputation.
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In June 2016, beechenhill said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
A dinner with friends was a very pleasant occasion here. The service was friendly and attentive, the food was tasty and delicious. It felt like supper at a French home, beautiful.
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In June 2016, jackiecrackers said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We frequently eat out when we are away walking but the Secret Garden is always our first choice when at home. A small menu with a specials board changed daily and always delicious and home made too. Lovely friendly staff - very reasonably priced. my husband said Alain's frangipane tart was tastier than the one he ate at the Savoy Grill recently! Today we were there with Alain and Caroline on the bread-making course. Very informative, made sourdough, walnut and focaccia breads to take home and had pleasant lunch in the garden . Recommended
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In July 2016, sunshinegirl41 said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
My husband and I popped in here for lunch while in Sudbury. We walked through the main restaurant into the garden out the back. Sat in wrought iron garden chairs surrounded by a wall of flowering plants.
Menu is impressive they have a variety of coffees and have soya milk which is great for me as I don't drink dairy. They also have a variety of teas, all served in a pot which is a nice touch. I had an Americano and then a cafetiere of a blend recommended by them. We each had a salad, I had crayfish, hubby had smoked chicken. Sourdough bread also came with the salads. Tasty salads, lovely dressings. They also have an extensive specials board. We didn't try the desserts this visit. They also serve wines.Such a lovely lunch. Highly recommended.😊
Menu is impressive they have a variety of coffees and have soya milk which is great for me as I don't drink dairy. They also have a variety of teas, all served in a pot which is a nice touch. I had an Americano and then a cafetiere of a blend recommended by them. We each had a salad, I had crayfish, hubby had smoked chicken. Sourdough bread also came with the salads. Tasty salads, lovely dressings. They also have an extensive specials board. We didn't try the desserts this visit. They also serve wines.Such a lovely lunch. Highly recommended.😊
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