Reviews of The Herb Farm. (Landscaper) in Reading (Berkshire).

The Herb Farm

334 Reviews

180 Comments

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Garden center

Peppard Road, Sonning Common, Reading RG4 9NJ, United Kingdom

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Information of The Herb Farm, Landscaper in Reading (Berkshire)

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Reviews of The Herb Farm

M. H.

A great place to visit that is not just a Herb Farm but there are a Nursery & Gardens, The Barn Shop, Roses & Cottage Garden Plants, the Herb Kitchen Cafeteria, and The Saxon Maze! The staffs especially at till are so helpful and knowledgeable. It’s a place worth visiting and you won’t be disappointed.

R. S.

Loved it here. Great variety of scones and toppings. Still a great wee place. Nice and quiet when we were there, with a great seat by the window.

j. m.

Friendly staff. Excellent coffee, soggy croissant, poor choice by me, the cakes look delicious, so will return to try!

L. H.

Dropped on the off chance, didn't find what we were looking for, also plants didn't seem at their best. Shop has some interesting items and good art work.

J. C.

Beautiful place. Their farm shop is filled with a variety of organic goods to choose from. The café’s atmosphere is both very cozy and homely with vintage decors to match the mood. The staff are welcoming and attentive. The food and drinks from the café were a bit overpriced, so I suggest only coming here for a quick bite and a coffee (unless you want to splurge ;)), because the menu is not designed to cater for those wanting to sit down and have a proper meal.

B.

Quite nice with good selection of cakes however somewhat restricted when it comes to other items.

V. C.

Lovely organic cafe, friendly staff, beautiful plants.

L. C.

Lovely range of high quality goods. Delightful staff and great cafe.

T. B. S.

A lovely place to visit. You don't have to be a gardener/gardening enthusiast to visit the farm. I found it quite fascinating just wandering around the main building observing the different herbs and plants. A well-stocked shop meant that there's something for everyone. The coffee shop had a selection of tasty cakes to go with your chosen hot beverage. The only downside to my visit was the toilets. The inside handle to the door to one of the toilet was broken; it actually comes off, so when you shut the door once you're inside, then you will have problems trying to get out again. Not a nice experience. The Herb Farm: definitely a nice place to visit.

C. R.

Visited today, lovely place, very picturesque with a nice big open seating area outside. Inside is a little smaller, they offer great food and drinks but I feel the selection of cake could have been a little more as besides chocolate cake there wasn't really anything a child may like especially if they prefer things to be a bit more plain. Staff were nice but I feel like table service should be offered opposed to you having to go inside to order if you're sat outside especially if you're someone who doesn't feel comfortable being inside around people at the moment. Would visit again but maybe to look at the plants they offer as didn't get a chance to today.

J. B.

The selection isn't huge, but what they do have is good quality. We picked up a small/medium gunnera for £15, which is half the price of other places. Since Covid, there seems to be a single pricing structure for the entire place, based on pot size/volume. The café always smells lovely and looks busy, but I've never eaten there.

M. M.

Garden centre with shop for bits and pieces of decorative wood and ceramics. Plus a cafe. Only one working toilet. Sitting at a table waiting for one of our group to bring back a second round of drinks - approaches by one of the staff to ask if we were having lunch. It felt as if we were being told to get out, even though there was no queue and empty tables. Double doors and windows all shut.... hands, face, space and fresh air???

A. S.

Beautiful setting. Friendly service. Delicious food.

S. M.

Great breakfast bacon sandwich and coffee. Even at this time of year, good selection of healthy looking plants at reasonable prices. Shop has lovely gifts. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit, will definitely be back come the better weather

I. W.

We stopped on the way home for lunch and the restaurant was quite busy. It is partly in the building and partly in the conservatory and is comfortable. The staff are efficient but not particularly friendly, and although quite pricey the food was good and well presented and the coffee good. The gift shop has as good range with some unusual and interesting items.

M. S.

For 2 years running, quality service has been noted. Delivery is on time. Highly recommended...

J. S.

I went with a friend for a gossip, a coffee and a snack. The coffee was good and I had poached eggs on toast. They were the best poached eggs on toast that I'd ever had. Eggs perfectly cooked on toasted seedy bread. Absolutely delicious. Had a look around as well and they have some excellent items for the garden and the shop is stuffed with quality artisan food. It's a lovely place. Plus there is ample parking.

M. L.

A very pleasant day out in the South Oxfordshire countryside. Wide range of herbs available to buy. Also great cafe. All staff very friendly and obliging, would recommend a visit.

S. B.

Lovely cafe and excellent service. Choice of cakes was great and tasted delicious. The Herb Farm, although small, had a significantly better selection of herbs and smaller plants, than chain Garden Centres. The only draw back was it was difficult manoeuvring around with a wheelchair chair, due to locked and heavy doors. Keys were eventually found for the doors in the cafe, so hopefully now the weather is improving this won't be an issue in future. Highly recommended.

K. S.

Visited after the lunchtime busy period, only sampled the coffee (flat white) but the cakes looked good.

S. S.

Very tranquil for a morning coffee but I do wish they wouldn't serve their cake on top of the napkin as it makes the napkin unusable. Cake is delicious though. Great selection of herbs and other plants which are good quality and well looked after. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable.

j.

Cute place! Lots of potted plants with attached information, love the display. Fun little maze which was fun to run around too~ well planned with a quick way out. Only downside was that they had no vegan cakes and they're unable to serve food at the moment, i believe due to staffing issues. What a shame. Otherwise a nice visit =)

s. h.

Lovely herb garden. A fabulous shop with lots of interesting items not found in garden centres. Brilliant café with yummy cakes, scones, and healthy sandwiches etc. Don't forget to visit the maize. Good luck finding your way out. Great afternoon spent here. We will be visiting again in spring.

G. K.

Lovely cafe for the local community

D. T.

Got there just after opening and no one ready or prepared. So hardly any of cakes out and ready. They came out later as we were leaving. Very friendly staff. Bought lots of plants.

N.

A lovely little local farm shop, nice plants outside too. They stock David Austin roses which I was pleasantly surprised at. Nice little cafe too. I'd say some of the things in the shop are a bit Iver priced. However you get what you pay for.

E. M.

Unusual gifts in the shop. Local eggs and homemade bread also for sale. Plants, bulbs etc. are really high quality. They also sell cards which are not really seen anywhere else. The cafe sells homemade cakes and a choice of different teas. The coffee is very good. Staff are knowledgeable. This is a great place to spend a couple of hours. I visit regularly. Well worth a visit.

J. A.

We visited the Herb Farm today for lunch. All quite Covid secure. Cafe staff friendly but very slow service which didn't matter as we weren't in a hurry. The farm itself seems very rundown, almost as if it's closing down low stocks and limited variety of goods. A pleasant way to spend a couple of hours.

J. W.

Charming cafe/restaurant. Healthy, affordable plants and helpful, friendly staff. And, the shop sells lovely gifts.

S. A.

Just visited their Christmas craft market. Several nice quirky itdms and a lovely coffee to follow.

P. G.

Nice place and good variety of plants

J. J.

Attended a busy xmas event here but didnt stay very long as very crowded and couldnt get a seat in cafe area. However for the amount of visitors the parking was extremely well organised (well done) I will definitely return again in the summer

S. H.

Visited coffee shop - not bad but pretty limited menu.

S. D.

Really good selection of herbs all in top top condition. Nice selection of pots and other stuff for the garden. It's not huge, but I always find good stuff here, and my garden owes a lot to this place!

I. P.

Nice small herb farm with plenty of plants to choose from, it has a shop selling bric a brac and a little cafe for drinks and snacks, friendly staff, overall a nice place to visit, would recommend.

M. H.

Brilliant food at the café, the Carrot cake was some of the best I've tasted. The shop was lovely, and has plenty of things for sale which would make good gifts.

R. P.

Well presented specialist nursery with plants for sale amid gardens and traditional landscaped areas. Also the wonderful cafe for excellent light meals and drinks, incorporating artisan ingredients, and often herb and flowers from the garden!

E. T.

Helpful staff, good selection of plants though not a great variety of herbs despite the name. The cafe is lovely but they must also own a dairy farm as the menu options all include a form of cheese.

R. P.

The Herb Farm just gets better. The shop has a huge range of beautifully displayed upmarket food, gifts and homewares. Thank you for saving me a trip to Liberty's. I learn something new with every visit: this time I found a mint plant that smelt of bananas, and another that was a dead ringer for a box of After Eights. Remarkable. Prompt service in the cafe. I loved the fresh mushroom soup, decorated with herbs from the garden; your carrot cake was top notch, too. Keep up the great work! See you soon!

L. C.

Only went for the tea rooms - fabulous cakes! Lovely to be served tea in a matching and pretty crockery. Great service that didn't rush us. Definitely going to visit again

C. F.

If you want herbs that will thrive, this is the place to go, rather than a supermarket. Also good cake and tea.

P. S.

Beautiful old buildings restored to a new purpose. Great gift shop as well as good quality plants. Often have unusual varieties of common herbs plus some more unusual plants. Popular cafe on the site.

J. V.

Lovely shop, great cafe, fun maze.

C. E.

Lovely lunch and super coffee. Wonderful things to buy in the gift shop and a good number of healthy looking plants available - it's early in the season.

S. J.

Lovely please visit a piece of tranquility

N. R.

It was hot day there we went especially to buy some herbs.There were about 10 to15 people there mostly in the cafe area a few kids in the maze which we enjoyed when we went in. Staff were very helpful which we needed.spent £20.00 on various types of herb.spent about an hour there we did not stop for tea and cakes even though it looked very inviting.There are other garden things for sale pots etc and also bottled jams juices and those types of things for sale.The shop was well presented neat and tidy.

N. C.

The cafe is good, but the herbs are not so good at this time of year as many have died down a lot. This makes it difficult to judge how healthy a plant is. Naturally, many herbs are out of stock because of the season.

G. P.

really lovely cafe and garden. enjoyed my time and the jacked potatoe. the wasps outside were a little annoying but in the end of the day they are pollinators aswell. and putting some jam aside for them ended the problem

M. W.

Nice café but prices seem to have shot up to an unreasonable rate. Was a regular here pre-covid but won't be back until prices are reduced.

A. F.

They had a great Christmas market on. It was heaving!! Lots of lovely gifts on sale. Really lovely staff and in general a great place to go for your herbs and more

J. a. M.

Lovely to visit here, serve lovely food well distanced for safety during these pandemic times, nice range of christmas trees

S. P.

The mint infusion only had two small pieces of mint which just tasted like hot water. Wouldn't mind they charged a little more and half filled the teapot with mint like an infusion is supposed to be.

S. L.

A brilliant collection of plants and stuff for sale, perfect for christmas or birthday presents, or just having a mooch round. The on-site "Daisy's Coffee Shop" is also very good.

M. M.

Lovely place to visit with family. It's a quiet little garden centre with a little cafe. It has toilets but they are basic. Plenty of car parking.

J. P.

I usually go over if I want to take someone to lunch and I want a special setting. Beautiful surrounding countryside in a very pleasant environment, and I have always found the staff more than willing to help.

K. L.

A delightful small garden where you can sit and have a cream tea or a light lunch then walk amongst the herbs, pot plants and flowers. There's a well stocked shop as well.

C. S.

Lovely range of plants and pots, first lunch out since 23rd March and it was delicious. Thank you

G. J.

Lovely coffee and incredibly friendly staff!

S. R.

Beautiful setting. Coffee cake as light as a feather, brownies deliciously gooey. Very friendly staff.

S. H.

Good place for coffee catch up with friends. Needs to have a better selection of cakes, ( nut free / gluten free)

C. B.

You can always get those 'hard to find' herbs here and you will end up having a relaxing stroll around the various displays. Its in a lovely location so even the drive is interesting.

S. E.

What a lovely surprise the herb farm was! Lovely staff, lovely food and shop and came away with a pot of basil and honey! Definitely will return!

K. T.

Good coffee and lots of cakes and pastries. I like that there is an all weather outside area

L. H.

Lovely place. Unfortunately the day we visited there was a staff shortage so the food was very limited.

P. S.

Really lovely friendly atmosphere. Relaxing lunch and coffee with a friend. Food very good would recommend a visit.

B. H.

Gluten free brownie, inspired. Great little treasure trove of a place. Lovely cafe.

D. G.

Excellent range of perennials, probably the best in the area. Good cafe too, and it's a very pleasant place.

M. K. G.

New owners of the catering and a great improvement in the team and menu.

S. l.

A good range of herbs. Nice cafe and lovely gift shop, many items hand made.

C. L.

Excellent food and very well priced. The staff are lovely and the setting absolutely beautiful.

R. S.

Had very nice stock but quite expensive.

M. F.

Nice and polite staff. Only stopped for a coffee and scone but was beautiful and staff helpful.

K. B.

Lovely place to visit with people of all ages. THE BEST cakes and the kids love the Saxon maze

L. P.

Nice little gift shop with cafe. The kids like the maze in the summer months (closed winter).

J. B.

Excellent food, service and range of plants and a good range of gift things in the shop

S. K.

Lovely place to visit. Good selection of plants. Excellent coffee shop.

I. P.

Nice little garden centre type retailer. Small cafe thatv serves good coffee and cake.

N. B.

Lovely food and drinks. Wonderful gifts and plants available to buy.

S. G.

Lovely place to search around for different gifts. Lovely cafe for coffee and cake

R. S.

Very good. Probably not as many herbs as the national herb centre but very strong plants. Well worth a visit.

G. W.

Delightful place. Lunch was so fresh and yummy. Fun to walk thru maze. Thank you!

C. C.

Herbs and herb flavoured items in shop and good selection of snacks in cafe, all with friendly staff. Good place to visit.

K. D.

Lovely lunch, great Christmas shop, recommend.

P. C.

Bloody amazing, and wonderful cream tea's Highly recommended. Will be back soon

R. R.

Love the food and the whole place, the people are very welcoming and friendly xx

P. W.

Super little place with great food. Very tranquil place to sit outside and enjoy.

J. H.

Lovely placr yo lunch. Good food snd service. Interesting array of herbs.

M. A. B.

I enjoy visiting this lovely place. Always friendly and inviting.

m. f.

Garden centre well run, plants excellent, service in food kitchen excellent, the food not as good as it could be.

D. B.

Went to the Xmas Market it was amazing

M. C.

Lovely coffee shop and garden centre well worth a visit.

J. P.

Lovely coffee and cake, plants are an interesting selection.

f. h.

Efficient, friendly service, generous pot of tea for two and scrummy scone and tea cake.

J. R.

Great selection of herbs. Fun maze. Hugely overpriced food.

J. D.

Lovely tea rooms, friendly atmosphere

M. I.

Love this place. Great good and choice of gifts and plants

P. C.

Good cafe style food in a warm cozy rustic environment.

L. E.

Fab tea shop and lovely plants. They always seem to grow really well from here.

K. A.

More vegan options would encourage us to come much more often

C. A.

Very good cafe and lots of good quality plants especially herbs

T. W.

Nice cafe, good shop quite pricey though

D.

Great café, awesome selection of herbs. The maze isn't so good anymore.

D. D.

Nice place, good selection of home and garden bits, and good coffee!

C. A.

Really beautiful place amazing plants and lovely tea shop

J. M.

Diappppnting. It used to have very unusual Christmas decorations and other unusual gifts but the current stock was disappointing.

T. S.

Nice little garden centre with a beautiful coffee shop area

S. C.

Nice place to visit. Small maze to play in. Shame about all the houses being built next to it.

P. L.

Lovely cafe and cream cakes. Recommend popping in

J. J.

Lovely quaint place. Great choice of herbs and plants.

N. H.

Great food and plants. Staff are extremely helpful

G. L.

Nice place to visit but high prices in cafe

B. n.

Fantastic food! It even has a dog groomer there!

A. C.

Good selection and lovely coffee shop.

C. H.

Lovely place. Christmas market was good x

M. G.

Nice little place..With some good homemade products

K. H.

Bit busy at the Christmas market here, but good stalls

A. S.

Wish I had a garden, herb plants are great. Everything you need and more!

A. W.

Good food. Toilets facilities need improvement.(outside).

J. F.

Like the farm shop. Friendly staff

M. S.

Quick service and lovely food in a very pleasant environment.

N. P.

Excellent cafe. Helpful and knowledgeable staff.

N. D.

Very hot when I was there. Could do with a fan on a hot day.

M. C.

Such a lovely place with friendly staff.

r. c.

A little gem

H. M.

had tea in the garden, a very enjoyable experience.

S. R.

Coffee is good, service challenged at busy times.

S. W.

Great escape from the bustle of Reading, ideal for a weekend visit

S. S.

Always lovely place to eat and shop

D. C.

Different products in a lovely setting. Worth a visit

M. S.

Great teas and cake in the café 👌

S. W.

A little expensive for lunch but worth a visit

D. E.

Nice snack ,not a lot of stock.

m. e.

Very nice friendly staff

J. P. S. F.

Great place for a visit. Loved the maze

R. S.

Nice enough place, but feels overpriced.

I. R.

Wonderful and enchanting with realistic pricing great selection

T. P.

Pricey cafe. Great maze to entertain kids

E. E.

Idyllic place with so many herbs gifts food and refreshments

M. T.

Very nice place but pricy

V. T.

Wow, what delicious food and the maze is delightful

I. W.

Friendly good food easy parking

f. w. b.

I go every year not as many herbs this year.as previously.

M. B.

Super plants. Good food.

G. P.

Lovely place,Lovely people

T. T. d.

Unsmiling and very nice but lukewarm coffee...

D. K.

Awesome free maze in the back. Local secret

C. W. Y.

Good selection of herbs

K. A.

Pleasant surroundings - but expensive

C. P.

Great food and the maze is cool

P. V.

It's ok

D. B.

It's ok

T. N.

Nice coffee shop and gift shop

J. B.

Great coffee and cake

D. C.

Great coffee and Service

J. W.

Lovely spot but very expensive

S. G.

Good for kids specially maze

P. D. U.

Nice place friendly staff

C. G.

Good place to eat.

E. P.

Wide selection of herbs and herb products

R. C.

Very helpful staff!

h. g.

It's good for familys

S. A. J.

What a shame it closes so early!!!

H. D.

Good afternoon tea.

S. S.

Very nice place.

J. M.

Well worth a visit

R. W.

nice selection of herbs

J. P.

Loved it

P. F.

Nice cream tea

S. A.

Great

M. S.

Expensive

F. L.

Excellent

S. A.

Worth a look!!

F. M.

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