Local Reviews
In January 2014, sheela B said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Up market lovely place. Outside is an enchanting garden with a wall of flowers. Herbs grown here too. The food is more than first class
and is always busy.
and is always busy.
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In February 2014, Michael W said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Having recently moved into the area, Sudbury is our nearest shopping centre with banks, Waitroses etc, so we've been trying out several of the cafes in the town. We have walked past this cafe in the past and it was always busy, a good sign usually. Today we ventured in just past 11am, a friendly hello greeting, and choice of front or back rooms. Prices were reasonable for our choices of cappuccino and filter coffee, plus a delicious cheese and herb scone. And the filter coffee was topped up for nowt! Lots of papers and magazines to read, none tatty. Toilets kitted out with all accessories, and clean too. We saw that French tuition is offered, and drawing classes held there once a week, presumably in the meeting room upstairs. Evening meals apparently at weekends. A happy experience and we will return there.
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In February 2014, Mark_tinsley said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We always love our meals at the Secret Garden whether that's lunch time or evening meals. You always know the food is fresh and home made. The price is more than fair and personal service is first class.
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In February 2014, Carol W said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
We have been here on many occasion, lunches mainly and today was as expected. Super fixed price lunch, 3 courses £16.50 including coffee. Home made breads, jams and pastries. Locally sourced products cooked to perfection served very politely and calmly, no fussing or noise. This is a small french style eatery championing small french vineyards with a menu to match. It's like visiting your french friends for lunch. Always worth booking for lunch as they are always busy, which is a good sign! If you want a good quality and well priced lunch and don't care too much about lighting, chairs that don't match but want a lunch that's different from the rest that Sudbury has to offer then you have to look no further!!! And this was achieved today without any power!!!!!
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In March 2014, Joycetalks said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Enjoyed a good bowl of broccoli and Stilton soup ( this was excellent) then a smoked haddock main (good enough) wine was satisfactory. Service was very good. Would go again. Prices slightly over but fine. Can recommend for nice lunch.
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In March 2014, matt w said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
I picked this as a quiet and cosy venue for Valentines Eve. There was a set menu with 2 choices for each course and a wine tasting menu to accompany each course. Alternatively you could opt for the same menu at a reduced price and choose your own wine.
We were not disappointed by any part of the meal at all. The scallops were excellent, but stars of the meal were my sole main course and the fruit coulis for dessert.
This place is a real little gem. I would highly recommend it for a quiet meal for two or a small group.
We were not disappointed by any part of the meal at all. The scallops were excellent, but stars of the meal were my sole main course and the fruit coulis for dessert.
This place is a real little gem. I would highly recommend it for a quiet meal for two or a small group.
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In March 2014, Clare D said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
This is a great place for coffee, lunch, tea and particularly, open Friday and Saturday nights, for dinner. Lovely sunny walled garden for the summer.
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In March 2014, Chrissie R said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Beautiful French food and lovely ambience -had a lovely relaxing meal with a group of about 25 people. There was no panic and food arrived hot for everyone even though it was all freshly cooked - can't wait to go back.
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In March 2014, Brian H said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
Friendly well paced service in calm and restful surroundings.
Food excellent freshly cooked and well presented.Went there as a birthday treat and as a result will be going back on a regular basis.
This restaurant is just the type of establishment my wife and I prefer when going out being so relaxed.One minor gripe that after two hours of sitting on the, what looked like, ex school chairs (proper sized adult ones) they started to become a little uncomfortable. But as a measure of how good the food was we did not notice until we had finished the meal.
Expresso coffee was the best I have had in this country!.
Food excellent freshly cooked and well presented.Went there as a birthday treat and as a result will be going back on a regular basis.
This restaurant is just the type of establishment my wife and I prefer when going out being so relaxed.One minor gripe that after two hours of sitting on the, what looked like, ex school chairs (proper sized adult ones) they started to become a little uncomfortable. But as a measure of how good the food was we did not notice until we had finished the meal.
Expresso coffee was the best I have had in this country!.
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In April 2014, Ruth W said about The Secret Garden Cafe, Wine Bar & Restaurant
This French owned and run restaurant in the lovely market town of Sudbury is a hidden gem. It really doesn't look much from the outside and, to be perfectly honest, it's completely unpretentious inside too. But don't let that fool you! The food here is of the highest standard and way better than quite a few meals I've eaten in France!
There is a regular menu and daily specials. Strictly no chips I believe (that should be strictly no 'frites' of course) but you can expect the freshest ingredients put together in an absolutely delicious way at great value prices.
You can pop in for coffee and a sumptuous cake or dessert, or have a full three course meal with wine - French wine of course! There's a small courtyard for al fresco eating and no matter what you order it will be delivered with a smile.
I've thought long and hard about writing this review. Am I giving away Sudbury's best kept secret (garden)?!!
There is a regular menu and daily specials. Strictly no chips I believe (that should be strictly no 'frites' of course) but you can expect the freshest ingredients put together in an absolutely delicious way at great value prices.
You can pop in for coffee and a sumptuous cake or dessert, or have a full three course meal with wine - French wine of course! There's a small courtyard for al fresco eating and no matter what you order it will be delivered with a smile.
I've thought long and hard about writing this review. Am I giving away Sudbury's best kept secret (garden)?!!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk