Andover Garden Centre - Test Valley

Breakfast used to be very good but the one we had on Monday was awful, the 3 tiny mushrooms were like leather and the bacon was wafer thin and dried out. The hash brown hardly cooked and cold. There are hardly any staff and the waiting times atrocious.

The café now offers table service. They serve tea in pots with milk, but do not provide tea spoons or cups. There is no sugar or tissues available.

A friend and I recently visited Dobbies for a quick breakfast and were greeted by a friendly young man who ensured we signed in for track and trace before offering us a choice of tables. The menu offered a nice selection of reasonably priced food, and despite the restaurant getting busier around 11am, the small staff efficiently took our order and accommodated our preferences. The food arrived promptly and was delicious, although our drinks were delayed. The staff were clearly overwhelmed and could benefit from additional help. It was also suggested that simplifying the layout and technology could improve efficiency. Overall, despite the minor issues, Dobbies could be a great spot for a meal with friends or family, and I would consider visiting again after some improvements.

A frequent visitor and offers good value for money food. Service is with a smile and always welcoming. They have managed social distancing well. I recommend this cafe. Easy parking and acces via the garden centre.

We went for a look around the garden centre and thought we would have a cup of tea and cake before we left. We went to the cafe at 1530hrs and stood and waited whilst a young lad who worked there but looked very confused stared into space. When we eventually got his attention he told us the Cafe was shutting at 1600 hrs and that he could not serve us as we were too late to get tea and cake. Very disappointed by this and the manner in which the young lad spoke to us...I informed him that he was very rude but never mind as I have now seen previous reviews of the cafe and now glad I didn’t spend any money in there!!