Garforth Garden Centre

Selby Rd, Garforth, Leeds LS25 2AQ, United Kingdom

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Shopping Guide: Garforth Garden Centre

Extensive Selection: You'll find a wide variety of items. The garden centre is described as having everything a gardener needs, and offers a large selection of plants and shrubs in healthy condition. The location also provides a big range of other goods, including gifts and garden ornaments.
Well-Maintained Plants: Plants are actively cared for by staff and appear in great condition.
Convenient Layout & Amenities: The centre is spacious, clean, and well laid out, with plenty of parking. You'll have access to toilets. The garden centre offers both indoor and outdoor shopping experiences.
Friendly & Helpful Staff: Shoppers can expect staff to be friendly and helpful.
Cafe Advantages: The cafe offers a great choice of food, especially for those with children.
Unique Table Reservation System (Cafe): Mothers can appreciate a brilliant system. You'll find reserved signs to place on your table, allowing you to order food without leaving your children unattended.
Potential for Extended Browsing: You can easily spend an hour or more browsing the centre and enjoying refreshments.
Varied Shopping Experience: The location offers a diverse range of products, extending beyond typical garden items. You might find "weird shaped pasta and pickled gherkins" there!

Inconsistent Food Quality (Cafe): The cafe can be disappointing.
- You might find the Sunday lunch cold, bland, and poorly presented, with gravy described as "dishwater" and cold stuffing.
- Breakfast has been a letdown. You may experience small toast portions, cold mushrooms, and dry black pudding.
- Sandwiches might be overpriced, and the fish could taste frozen.
Price Concerns (Cafe): Be aware that the cafe is often described as expensive, particularly regarding cakes and coffee. You can expect small coffee cup sizes and higher prices.
Staffing Issues (Cafe): On some occasions, you might experience slow service in the cafe and potentially a "mayhem" scenario at the till due to staffing levels. Hygiene might be a concern.
Potential for Overpriced Menu Items: Be careful with the menu. You may find the price for a "normal" size coffee is charged extra (20p).
Unsatisfactory Product Quality: Consider potential plant issues; one shopper had a rose that wasn't up to standard. While the garden manager offered a refund, it indicates potential inconsistencies.
Meal Deal Issues: You might not be able to get a deal if you add butter to the scone.
Limited Food Options: The cafe may have limited options on certain days, such as Fridays where fish is unavailable. You might only have a cheese sandwich available as a result.