Pentland Plants

Pentland Plants: Your Shopping Guide

Why You Should Visit

• Explore a Diverse Selection: You'll find a wide array of gardening essentials. This includes plants, trees, shrubs, vegetables, garden furniture, pots, planters, tubs, hanging baskets, water features, compost, fertilizer, garden tools, books, magazines, and seeds. They stock everything a gardener could need.
• Discover High-Quality Plants: Shoppers can expect excellent quality, especially in bedding plants, which are described as large with good rootstock.
• Enjoy a Top-Notch Cafe Experience: The location offers an excellent cafe with a variety of food and drink options.
• Savor Delicious Food: The cafe serves everything from fresh soup and scones to fish and chips. You can also find morning rolls, Mac and cheese, cakes, and breakfast rolls, which are served all day. Lunch specials are available, and the Cullen skink soup has been praised. The cakes are described as delicious, with thin pastry and ample fillings.
• Experience Friendly Service: Staff are consistently described as friendly and welcoming.
• Benefit from Convenient Services: Easy ordering is available through the app. Free parking is also provided.
• Participate in Special Events: They host events like Christmas wreath decorating.
• Find Unique Gifts and Decorations: Beyond plants, the location boasts a great range of gifts and lovely Christmas decorations.
• Take Advantage of Deals and Rewards: Look out for good deals on plants, and sign up for their free loyalty card to collect points and get a 10% discount on plants.
• Enjoy the Ambiance: The garden centre is described as a beautiful and bustling place to visit.

Why You Might Consider Alternatives

• Potential for Cafe Service Issues: Be aware that some customers have reported long wait times for orders in the cafe. Some customers report they had to wait at least 30 minutes before their order was even taken.
• Inconsistent Food Quality in the Cafe: While many reviews praise the food, one review mentioned lukewarm coffee and overly sweet cakes. One customer also noted receiving a store-bought orange juice instead of the advertised freshly squeezed option.
• Possible Issues with Staff Interactions: Some customers have reported negative experiences with staff, including a short and unhelpful attitude.
• Table Service Challenges: One customer was told that all tables were occupied, which was not true. Another customer's table was so close to other tables that it made getting out difficult.
• Price Concerns: While many items are reasonably priced, some reviewers found lunch and specific items (like the Cullen skink) to be expensive.
• Potential Cleanliness Concerns: One review mentions a filthy floor in the cafe, adding crumbs with their hands.
• Quality Variations Be aware that store bought orange juice might be served instead of freshly squeezed.