Hill Top Farm Shop LE14 3JH

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  Sylvia Ball

  ·2 months ago

  “Had a lovely breakfast here. It was a build your own so could pick exactly what you wanted . Took away a homemade lemon cheesecake and fruit scones. Farm shop too . Children's play area and donkeys in the field .”

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  Leicester Eats & Sips

  ·3 months ago

  “Hilltop Farm was recommended to me by a friend, and purely because of that recommendation I drove around 35 minutes across Leicester to visit. We arrived on a Friday morning at about 8.15 am. The café had already been open for 15 minutes and there were a couple of customers inside, but unfortunately nobody greeted us. There was an older lady behind the counter making coffees and serving, but there was no acknowledgement at all. As first time visitors we had no idea whether we should wait to be seated or find a table ourselves, and nobody explained how it worked or where the menus were. We eventually found a menu ourselves. When I went to order, I stood at the till for around three minutes while the lady making coffees was right in front of me. She eventually said, “I’ll be with you in a moment,” but it was the lack of acknowledgement beforehand and the abrupt manner that really stood out. I appreciate that everyone has busy mornings, but when you work in hospitality a simple greeting and a smile make a huge difference. The younger members of staff, on the other hand, were friendly and attentive. The food was a little overrated. I ordered smashed avocado and eggs on toast with two extra sausages. The sausages were lovely, but the eggs were advertised as poached and were actually more like soft boiled, as you can see from the photo. For families, there are some positives. There is a soft play area and a small barn, although the indoor play facilities are quite limited and would probably only keep children entertained for about an hour. The outdoor play area is better, there is plenty of outdoor seating for nice weather, a lovely farm shop, good parking, and a couple of donkeys to see. Overall, I can see why families enjoy visiting, but the customer service in the café really let the experience down. A warm welcome costs nothing and would have made a big difference.”

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  Helen Cartwright

  ·3 months ago

  “Fab place for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. Lovely restaurant, decked area, conservatory and outdoor seating . Great play area for kids. Fantastic staff excellent all round.”

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  DAVE PLATT

  ·4 months ago

  “Fantastic place. Great value And service Nothing too much Truble for the staff”

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  Mr SMG

  ·5 months ago

  “We pulled in on a sunny Sunday afternoon while out potting. The area was lovely, clean and attractive, especially the plant area and farm shop. But the service and attitude in the coffee shop was appalling. The older lady in the group was rude and dismissive and was to busy chatting to her colleague to serve us. A poor young member of the team who was busy saw us and served us. The food was mediocre at best, the slice of quiche was served on a side plate and it was hanging off the plate. Tea and coffee were luke warm at best. It was that poor we didn't finish it and left. It's very sad it the place as such potential. We will not be return.”

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  Neill James

  ·6 months ago

  “A lovely spot with a simple-but-effective menu and consistently good food. Portions were just right and everything we tried was fresh and well prepared. There’s a broad enough selection to keep everyone happy without feeling overwhelming. Service is warm and approachable—the team are friendly, quick to help, and keep things moving smoothly. The space is comfortable and welcoming, with plenty of seating. It can get lively at busy times and orders are called out by number, which adds to the bustle. A table-number system would make things even smoother, especially for larger groups or those who find noise challenging—but it wouldn’t stop me returning. A charming extra here is the retail area: plants and local farm produce are on sale, which gives the place a community feel. Definitely worth a browse after you eat. Accessibility is strong: there’s a wheelchair-accessible car park and entrance, accessible seating is available, and there’s a wheelchair-accessible toilet—great to see this clearly thought through. Drinks and food options cover a lot of bases—coffee through to beer, wine and other alcohol; small plates and healthy choices; solid vegan and vegetarian options as well. You can drop in for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, and finish with a proper dessert if you’ve still got room. The only negative is the service is that people have to que up at the till and looks chaotic around the till - it would be better improved by having full table service or ability to order through app or web gateway. You’re busy so any system would pay for itself. I didn’t take photos this time, but I’ll be back—and I’ll bring my camera next visit. At a glance • Offerings: Alcohol, beer, wine, coffee; healthy options; small plates; vegan & vegetarian options • Dining: Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dessert • Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet”

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  Jason Caller

  ·8 months ago

  “Had a Crofters breakfast. Decent quality food. Staff all seem nice and friendly. Very busy cafe (which is a good sign), could do do with extending maybe. Yummy selection of cakes on offer 😋 Will be visiting many more times.”

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  Carol Robinson

  ·9 months ago

  “Came across this lovely farm shop and popped in to tea and cake. A great variety of cakes on offer and a good brew too. Service was quick and friendly with plenty of seating inside and out and plenty of parking too. We will definitely return here to sample the food next time.”

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  Ionela Ciuca

  ·3 years ago

  “The food was excellent, the staff was very welcoming and the atmosphere was warm and cosy. Lots of activities for children, such as little park, animals and huge field. Dogs are also welcomed. The farm shop sells fresh baked bread, very good British quality meat, farm food. There is a flower shop and a coffee shop. Definitely recommend them to families with children as they will have plenty of fun.”

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  James Barford

  ·3 years ago

  “We decided to come here after our trip to picking strawberries was cancelled and was in need of lunch to feed the kids. An absolute gem just on the outskirts of Melton Mowbray. With fantastic food choices for both adults and children. There is also a separate coffee van for those that come riding in by bike for a quick pick me up. The food was soo unbelievably good. With generous portions and really well presented salads. And I couldn’t believe how fast it came out, maybe waited 10 minutes. On site they have the small farm shop and grocery of fresh vegetables and fruit. Along with local produce. While the adults mingle, kids can safely play in both play areas as the whole area outside is fenced off and surrounded by the farm animals, which include Alpacas, donkeys and sheep.”

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