Shopping Guide: Poyntons Nursery
Poyntons Nursery: An Informed Shopper's Guide
Why You Should Visit
- A Delightful Experience for Gardeners and Foodies: You'll find a combined experience of a garden nursery and a cafe, making it a perfect destination for a relaxing day out.
- Scenic Location and Relaxing Atmosphere: The location offers beautiful views, a chill vibe, and a relaxing atmosphere, ideal for starting the day.
- Knowledgeable and Helpful Staff: Expect assistance from staff who are knowledgeable about plants and gardening, willing to offer advice.
- Extensive Plant Selection: A wide variety of plants is available, ranging from vegetables and roses to bonsais, catering to different gardening needs.
- Delicious Food and Drink Options: The cafe boasts a wide range of delicious foods, including breakfast items like egg and bacon rolls on sourdough, and various lunch options. You can also enjoy good coffee and cakes.
- Generous Food Portions: Shoppers can expect large food portions that "hit the spot."
- Good Mother's Day Experience: The cafe is nicely decorated, and the staff is friendly and helpful on special occasions.
- Family-Friendly Environment: It's a great place for family weekend hangouts.
- Convenient Services: You can place an order for specific plants, even if not immediately in stock.
- Excellent Service for Gardeners: If you are seeking specialized plants, or plants not often found elsewhere, this is an excellent option.
- High-Quality Food: The cafe offers high quality and delicious food. You might enjoy dishes like linguine with prawns, tender calamari, and the superfood bowl.
- Convenience: The cafe has both indoor and outdoor covered seating.
Why You Might Consider Alternatives
- Potential Price Discrepancies: Be aware that plants may be priced about 20% higher compared to other nurseries.
- Inconsistent Customer Service: While many staff members are helpful, experiences can vary. One review describes a negative interaction with a waitress, including issues with a returned cocktail and being charged for it. Another mentions a disappointing issue where a manager wouldn't acknowledge a mistake with a plant.
- Cafe Noise Levels: The acoustics in the cafe can be very noisy, which might not align with the desired ambiance.
- Order Accuracy Issues in Cafe: There have been instances where orders were not brought out correctly (e.g., missing lattes).
- Salty Food: One reviewer found the potato scones too salty.
- Drinks Quality: Some reviewers had issues with the drinks, mentioning that an iced chocolate and a flat white were not enjoyable.
- Limited Menu: The food menu may be limited, as mentioned by a review about Mother's day.
- Crowded Cafe: You might have to wait for a table or for your food, especially during peak hours and family hangouts.
- Cocktail Quality: There are reports of cocktails not tasting good, suggesting inconsistency in the quality of drinks.
