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About The Potting Shed Cafe
The Potting Shed Cafe is a cafe in Swindon, set inside Toomers Country Store & Garden Centre at 31 Stone Ln, with tables that look out over the plants. Large windows and plenty of tables make up the room. Cake is a regular part of the menu, with carrot cake among the options, and cappuccinos and coffee come alongside it. Scones with jam are on the menu too. Lunch food is served as well, including a brie and cranberry toastie. Gluten free cake options are usually available. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ParkingFree parking lot · On-site parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade cakes, coffee, garden centre view and gluten free options.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade cakes, coffee, garden centre view and gluten free options.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee and homemade cake draw most reviewers, and the cakes are the most specific praise: a moist lime and courgette cake, a huge raspberry cake, a big fruity cake and a carrot cake that hit the spot. Several call the coffee good, and one notes a good choice of cakes with gluten free options usually available. A brie and cranberry toastie and a bank holiday lunch also earn praise, with the food and service both called excellent. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly and lovely, and one reviewer says the ladies could not do enough. The one clear complaint comes from a reviewer who found the cappuccinos lukewarm and the jam served with the scones tasteless, though that person still called the staff pleasant. Several reviewers close on the bright tables looking out over the plants of the garden centre.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee and homemade cake draw most reviewers, and the cakes are the most specific praise: a moist lime and courgette cake, a huge raspberry cake, a big fruity cake and a carrot cake that hit the spot. Several call the coffee good, and one notes a good choice of cakes with gluten free options usually available. A brie and cranberry toastie and a bank holiday lunch also earn praise, with the food and service both called excellent. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly and lovely, and one reviewer says the ladies could not do enough. The one clear complaint comes from a reviewer who found the cappuccinos lukewarm and the jam served with the scones tasteless, though that person still called the staff pleasant. Several reviewers close on the bright tables looking out over the plants of the garden centre.
Featured reviews
- M Ashworth
“Very disappointed after reading all the good reviews, our coffee's were lukewarm, the jam for the scones was tasteless, even though it was Bonne Maman. Nice atmosphere in the cafe sitting looking out over the garden centre and the staff were pleasant. Not worth visiting for coffee and cake.”
- Michael Mills
“This is a lovely little Cafe, excellent food and good service by happy staff”
- Nippy
“Great choice of cakes and usually have gluten free options. The coffee is always good.”
- Drew Nicoll
“Really enjoyed The Potting Shed, the team and it's central spot near all the windows make it a warm and welcoming cafe. I thoroughly enjoyed my coffee and big fruity homemade cake. Its a great spot to sit in and enjoy the garden centre too. Ive always found Toomers has really good quality plants (at a reasonable price!) We'll definitely be back!”
- Tim Keen
“This is our go to cafe in Swindon. It's an absolute gem. Wonderful friendly staff and excellent service. Delicious freshly prepared food and a wonderful setting and outlook whilst enjoying the ambience. Highly recommended!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Café located within Toomers Country Store & Garden Centre - serving teas, coffees, homemade cakes, sandwiches & toasties.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Casual
Show more amenities
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Restroom
- Free parking lot
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Parking· 2
- On-site parking
- Parking
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
Location
Cafes near The Potting Shed Cafe
- Café Aroma4.61262.1 mi£1–10DeliveryWi-Fi
english fry-up breakfast, fresh fruit juice, cheeseburger and chips
- caffe vialottie4.71772.4 mi£1–10Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
freak shakes, cakes and pastries, dog friendly with puppachino
- Sugar Shack Bakery4.71562.4 mi£1–10Vegetarian optionsDeliveryVegan options
matcha, cookie pie, running group
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Potting Shed CafeOutdoor seating | 4.816 | — | £1–10 | homemade cakes, coffee, garden centre view |
| Café AromaDelivery · Wi-Fi | 4.6126 | 2.1 mi | £1–10 | english fry-up breakfast, fresh fruit juice, cheeseburger and chips |
| caffe vialottieOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.7177 | 2.4 mi | £1–10 | freak shakes, cakes and pastries, dog friendly with puppachino |
| Sugar Shack BakeryVegetarian options · Delivery · Vegan options | 4.7156 | 2.4 mi | £1–10 | matcha, cookie pie, running group |
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