The Roast Garden Cafe
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About The Roast Garden Cafe
Tucked into the Newbank Garden Centre in Oldham, The Roast Garden Cafe gives shoppers somewhere to sit down before or after browsing the plants and garden supplies. The menu runs from a full breakfast through sandwiches and hot meals, alongside hot and cold drinks, so a table works equally for a sit-down lunch or just a snack and a coffee. Cakes are sold by the slice, with carrot cake and Victoria sponge among them. Orders are taken at the table and the team brings food and drinks over. No booking is needed, as the café works on a walk-in basis, and it opens daily during the daytime. A step-free entrance means visitors with mobility needs can get in without stairs, and high chairs are on hand for families with young children. Being a small room, it seats a modest number of people at a time.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
54 dishes · mains £3–11- Minute Steak Sandwich£10.95
- Chicken Burger£10.95
- Fish Finger Butty£10.95
- Chunky Chips£4.25
- French Fries£4.25
- Side Salad£2.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cake prices around £4.95, slice of carrot cake, victoria sponge and creamy mushrooms on toast.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cake prices around £4.95, slice of carrot cake, victoria sponge and creamy mushrooms on toast.
Customer Review Summary
Warm, accommodating staff dominate what visitors describe here, with several recounting small acts of care: one server noticing an older customer was unsteady on her feet and carrying everything over to her table, and another regularly chatting with a family who say the kitchen happily serves their mum, who has dementia, a children's meal of chicken nuggets, fries and beans. Close behind come the cakes, with the Victoria sponge singled out and a slice of carrot cake alongside a club sandwich called delicious. Others describe food as fresh, tasty and nicely presented, and the room as cosy, quaint and calming after a browse round the garden centre. Price is the recurring sticking point: one long-standing customer walked out over the cost of a slice of cake, and another found the creamy mushrooms on the board, two sliced mushrooms with sauce and one piece of toast, expensive for what arrived, though staff apologised repeatedly for getting that order wrong.
Customer Review Summary
Warm, accommodating staff dominate what visitors describe here, with several recounting small acts of care: one server noticing an older customer was unsteady on her feet and carrying everything over to her table, and another regularly chatting with a family who say the kitchen happily serves their mum, who has dementia, a children's meal of chicken nuggets, fries and beans. Close behind come the cakes, with the Victoria sponge singled out and a slice of carrot cake alongside a club sandwich called delicious. Others describe food as fresh, tasty and nicely presented, and the room as cosy, quaint and calming after a browse round the garden centre. Price is the recurring sticking point: one long-standing customer walked out over the cost of a slice of cake, and another found the creamy mushrooms on the board, two sliced mushrooms with sauce and one piece of toast, expensive for what arrived, though staff apologised repeatedly for getting that order wrong.
Featured reviews
- Maryam
“Just had lunch at this quaint cafe. Food was nicely prepared and served. Staff very helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you.”
- fatima naveed
“Everything is so fresh and flavourful… definitely one of the best brunch spots”
- Lorna Crossland
“Had a lovely visit to The Roast Garden Cafe. The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, tasty and beautifully presented. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, and the whole cafe had such a cosy, relaxed atmosphere. Such a nice little spot to sit and enjoy good food. Will definitely be coming back again.”
- Sara
“Thank you once again for a lovely visit. Steve is always such a friendly member of staff and the young girls are always friendly and accommodating to our wishes. Our mum has dementia and does not often have a big appetite but the staff always let her enjoy her children’s meal of chicken nuggets, fries and beans. The drinks were piping hot and nothing is too much trouble for the staff, especially Steve who always chats with us and makes us almost feel like one of the Roast Cafe family. See you again soon”
- Michelle Heaton
“Love this cafe ❤️ The cakes are amazing especially the Victoria sponge. Went for lunch and had a nice time browsing the garden centre and a spot of lunch afterwards. Staff were friendly and attentive and I felt very welcome.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Family friendly
- Vegan options
Show more amenities
- Casual
- On-site services
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Prepared foods
- Dessert
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 3
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Location
How The Roast Garden Cafe compares to nearby coffee shops
- The Roast Garden Cafe · This shop4.2194 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: cake prices around £4.95, slice of carrot cake, victoria sponge
- Platform 134.851 reviews4.3 mi
Mentioned in reviews: breakfast, dark woods coffee, eggs benedict
- 943 reviews8 mi
Mentioned in reviews: sourdough, avocado on toast, french toast
- 115 reviews8.2 mi
Mentioned in reviews: bagels, rude, dismissive counter staff, high and rising prices
The Roast Garden Cafe This shop | Platform 13 | Ezra & Gil - Peter Street | State Fayre Bakery & Coffee Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2(194) | 4.8(51) | 4.5(943) | 4.0(115) | |
| Price | — | £10–20 | £10–20 | £10–20 |
| Distance | — | 4.3 mi | 8 mi | 8.2 mi |
| Open today | ||||
| Pastries | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Vegan options | ✓ | — | — | — |
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