ROWENA GARDEN CENTRE CAFE

🏠 Dobbies, Loughborough Road, LE7 7NL

🍽️ Garden Center

Tier Achieved:

⛽ FUEL STOP ⛽

For the germaphobe whose motto is 'food is fuel'.

Spotless kitchen, rubbish food. Won't get sick. Might wish you had. Emergency calories only.

🧼 Food Hygiene Rating 5/5 FSA Certified
⭐ Google Rating 3.4 155 reviews
Mon9 AM–6 PM
Tue9 AM–6 PM
Wed9 AM–6 PM
Thu9 AM–6 PM
Fri9 AM–6 PM
Sat9 AM–6 PM
Sun10 AM–4:30 PM

Tinsel and tepid food—pass.

Rowena Garden Centre Cafe is a peculiar mix of Christmas cheer and questionable cuisine. You’d think a garden centre would nail the basics, but the mac n cheese is apparently a paprika disaster, and portions seem more suited for a toddler than an adult. The staff, while friendly, can’t seem to keep their timing straight; breakfast ends at 11:30 am, and the lunch starters arrive like slow walkers in a marathon. But hey, at least the decorations are on point, right?

It’s a clean joint, but with food that can only be described as 'meh', you're better off grabbing a coffee and browsing the Christmas aisle instead of settling in for a feast. If you’re planning to eat, maybe just pack a sandwich and enjoy the ambiance. The vibe of this place leans more towards a glorified gift shop than a culinary destination, but if you're desperate for a sit-down, it might just do the trick. 🎄👎


💬 PEOPLE SAY 💬

friendly staffdisappointed food qualitygood Christmas decorationspoor portion sizes

📝 REVIEWS 📝

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"Well impressed with the Christmas shop vibe."

— Karen Henfrey

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"Lovely place with good Christmas stuff for the kids."

— Mark Shenton

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"We were particularly impressed by the courtesy and professionalism of Maxie."

— Graham Ross-Clyne


🔬 FSA BREAKDOWN 🔬

🧼 Hygienic Food Handling VERY GOOD
🏗️ Cleanliness & Facilities VERY GOOD
📋 Management & Safety VERY GOOD

Rowena Garden Centre Cafe — Food Hygiene Rating: 5/5

🗓️ Last inspected: 10 June 2025


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