The Secret Garden Cafe
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About The Secret Garden Cafe
The Secret Garden Cafe is a cafe in Loughborough at 17a High St, entered through a single doorway that opens onto a small gardened area. Inside, the cafe has indoor seating, with a covered area and an open garden beyond it. Breakfast runs through the morning, with an English Breakfast and an Omelette with Cheese and Mushrooms on the menu, and a limited lunch menu follows. Rolls, sandwiches and bacon cobs fill out the daytime range, and the sausages and burgers come from a local farm. Home made cakes are baked to go alongside the coffee. Dogs are welcome, which suits owners looking for a stop with their pet. The cafe opens Tuesday to Saturday, daytime only, and closes on Mondays and Sundays.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Plenty of parking
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes organic dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
8 dishes- English Breakfast
- Americano Coffee
- Decaf Flat White with Oat Milk
- Cappuccino and Bacon Sausage Egg Sandwich
- Traditional Breakfast
- Omelette with Cheese and Mushrooms
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade cakes, bacon cobs, all day breakfast and local farm sausages and burgers.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade cakes, bacon cobs, all day breakfast and local farm sausages and burgers.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast draws the most praise, with reviewers singling out the bacon cobs and an all day breakfast that one diner says looked great, while another calls it a lovely start to the day. Sandwiches and rolls are described as tasty and well prepared, and one reviewer praises sausages and burgers from a local farm. Drinks get notice too, including a hot chocolate called especially nice, hot tea and some different coffees. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and accommodating, and the setting is a single doorway opening onto a small garden, with indoor seating, a covered area and open garden tables. One reviewer describes a very long wait for a sandwich, and another notes that choice can be limited around lunchtime because the cafe is popular, with the menu narrowing to lunch items once breakfast ends. Home made cakes are called fab, and the cafe sells small single person Christmas cakes, though anything larger has to be ordered ahead.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast draws the most praise, with reviewers singling out the bacon cobs and an all day breakfast that one diner says looked great, while another calls it a lovely start to the day. Sandwiches and rolls are described as tasty and well prepared, and one reviewer praises sausages and burgers from a local farm. Drinks get notice too, including a hot chocolate called especially nice, hot tea and some different coffees. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and accommodating, and the setting is a single doorway opening onto a small garden, with indoor seating, a covered area and open garden tables. One reviewer describes a very long wait for a sandwich, and another notes that choice can be limited around lunchtime because the cafe is popular, with the menu narrowing to lunch items once breakfast ends. Home made cakes are called fab, and the cafe sells small single person Christmas cakes, though anything larger has to be ordered ahead.
Featured reviews
- Philip Morton
“Food was gorgeous and the staff friendly, highly reccomend”
- Stewart McLennan
“This really is secret as the entrance door is a single doorway leading in to a small, gardened area. There is indoor seating as well as an outdoor covered area and an open garden area. Take your pick but the choice maybe limited as the cafe is popular, especially around lunchtime. Breakfast is served upto 11.30, then menu is limited to lunch items. We had rolls and drinks that were well prepared and tasty. If you are in the area this hidden gem is worth a visit.”
- Bobbie Robson
“Amazing sausages Amazing burgers All from the local farm. I highly recommend for any truckers passing by”
- Laurence Hateley
“Absolutely fabulous little hidden a gem. Beautiful decor, which amplifies the service and quality of food. Great place to while away a few hours, with a friend or two.”
- Ben Hanford
“Lovely breakfast! Lovely team of staff, friendly and accommodating. Little girl loved it and dog friendly outdoor space. Looking forward to our next visit”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Has no-contact delivery
Show more amenities
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Service options· 1
- Offers delivery
- Offerings· 7
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Serves healthy options
- Serves organic dishes
- Sells prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Facilities· 2
- Has gender-neutral toilets
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Dining options· 7
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 3
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Location
Cafes near The Secret Garden Cafe
- Daisy’s Tea Rooms4.62302.5 miOutdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
sausage roll, gluten free brie toastie, cappuccino brownie
- Bradgate street cafe4.8587.4 mi away
breakfast baguette, reasonable prices, generous portion sizes
- The Country Kitchen Cafe4.51617.5 mi away£1–15
full english breakfast, black pudding, reasonable prices
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Secret Garden Cafe | 4.6107 | — | £1–10 | homemade cakes, bacon cobs, all day breakfast |
| Daisy’s Tea RoomsOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.6230 | 2.5 mi | — | sausage roll, gluten free brie toastie, cappuccino brownie |
| Bradgate street cafe | 4.858 | 7.4 mi away | — | breakfast baguette, reasonable prices, generous portion sizes |
| The Country Kitchen Cafe | 4.5161 | 7.5 mi away | £1–15 | full english breakfast, black pudding, reasonable prices |
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