Da Bara in the Gardens

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  Jacky King

  ·2 weeks ago

  “Wonderful place to eat a light lunch, breakfast or cake & coffee. Gorgeous setting must be even more glorious in warm weather Good outside seating with plenty under cover Food was scrumptious as was the coffee .....you can eat in the cafe without paying to go in the gardens (tho still able to enjoy the view) and cafe open when gardens shut. A young staff who were all friendly & efficient We are looking forward to returning Dog friendly and would appear to be an excellent dog walking area.”

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  Alex Haxer

  ·1 month ago

  “This place is hidden and the Google map take you around minimum twice :D. Otherwise it is historical garden . The coffee shop it self is shabby. The toilet is clean but need attention in the future”

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  Kevin Wilkinson

  ·2 months ago

  “The first time we visited it had just opened as Da Bara and the staff seemed switched, keen and friendly but on the second visit that had somehow changed. What made four stars first time out sank back to three on visit two, I'm local so was disappointed by this. Firstly the coffee is very expensive compared to it's local competitors considering it comes in such small cups. The food also seems expensive and, based on what I tasted, pretty average. The staff, who were so keen and lively on our first visit seemed pretty disinterested when taking the order so perhaps they lack leadership? Service was reasonable but didn't suggest any pride or interest in what they were doing. I'm an ex managing director of a multi branch retail company who's final job before I retired was selling shoes in a sports shop for minimum wage but I viewed my job as doing the best I could for my customers - that attitude wasn't in evidence here On the plus side the Da Bara bread available to take away is cheaper than supermarkets but still pricey Will we go back when we fancy a coffee? Not on the evidence of the last visit”

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  Ruth de Turberville

  ·2 months ago

  “Absolute gem! Couldn’t believe my luck when I saw that Da Bara had moved here and the added bonus of the beautiful plant shop means I’ll never not stop here.”

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  Lesley Aston

  ·2 months ago

  “Wonderful food, a bit different. Loved my cheese and carrot sarny. Carrots were so tasty!”

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  Simon H

  ·5 months ago

  “As Da Bara fans we were excited to try this cafe at Trewithen gardens. Unfortunately the food wasn't up to usual Da Bara standard. On the counter were half price pasties, presumably yesterdays, which got taken to the back just before I placed my order for 2 pasties. I was told there would be a 20 minute wait as they didn't have any hot pasties ready. I was happy with that thinking I'd be getting one fresh out of the oven. Unfortunately when they arrived it was clear they had been microwaved and were very dry inside. I suspected they were the ones that had been sat on the counter at half price! After a walk around the garden we returned to the cafe for a cream tea. The scones didn't look like Da Bara quality and looked like they had been bought in. Also served with Raspberry jam which I'm not a fan of. Maybe just me but I think a cream tea should should aways have strawberry jam. Anyway, we will probably visit again but won't be rushing back and will maybe stick to their renowned cinnamon buns when visiting this outlet.”

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  Michelle Coxall (Curious Creatures Photo)

  ·6 months ago

  “It's always a treat to stop at one of the Da Bara cafes, and having this one on our doorstep at Trewithen Gardens is a welcome addition to the places we can visit as a family by foot from Grampound ☺️ I see many coffees and cinnamon buns in the future! And such beautiful surroundings!”

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  Lee Pountney

  ·1 year ago

  “11 of us went here today for a variety of cream teas and savoury teas. What a great place! A very friendly welcome and a lovely outside eating area. The food was delicious and the service was excellent. Thank you, we will be returning!”

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  Ellie Taylor

  ·1 year ago

  “Happened upon this cafe by pure chance whilst waiting for a nearby appointment. Absolutely incredible find. Coffee was amazing. The cream tea was great value for money. The cafe itself is really pretty inside, and there's plenty of outside seating for a sunny day.”

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  Charlie Snell

  ·1 year ago

  “What a hidden gem this place is. Nestled in the stunning Trewithen Gardens is there a little café. It’s quirky and a bit old-fashioned looking, but food and the coffee are good. Was delighted to see they serve Origin Coffee. Good range of cakes and also gluten-free, which I was pleased to see for my wife. We had a tree bake and a coffee each, then went round the gardens for an hour or two (you have to pay for this but if you’re a local it’s a bit cheaper, and well worth it either way) then came back for lunch. I had a massive sausage roll with a lovely salad and a very tasty coleslaw and my wife had a soup with a cheese scone. Really recommend this place if you’re passing but worth a trip as well because it and the whole environment are very gorgeous indeed.”

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