The Garden Deli Wellingborough NN8 1LD

"Met some friends for lunch and had a lovely time. Very friendly and efficient staff despite how busy they were. We were very impressed with how accommodating and professional the staff were when dealing with some rude and tricky customers who appeared intent on being awkward. Love the menu and thoroughly enjoyed my panini, but the cake counter is next level special! An absolute must-go place for anyone who hasn’t been."

"The food was delicious, however having just come from a wonderful massage I am full of tension again. I hate to write bad reviews. The staff were so unfriendly. I was met by a middle aged lady where I had enquired about food. I was abruptly told to go round to the til and order no niceties or pleasantries at all. I wasn't aware I was on the wrong side and I was made to feel like a child. I ordered my food with a slightly friendlier member of staff who got frustrated I didn't have a table number. Being the first time I visited I wasn't aware you needed a table number. Another slapped wrist. I was shown to a dirty table which hadn't been wiped. The tea I was given was served in amazing pottery but was slapped on unclean table and the teas spilled and no apology and no offer of a wipe up. I can't complain about the food it was lovely. I had a cheese, pesto onion and tomato panini. Lovely. If the attitude of the staff had have been different this would have been a great little visit, such a shame really. I won't be back."

"I went this afternoon with friends, we arrived through the shop next door as there was a sign pointing to coffee and cake, very appealing. We ordered at 2:52pm to be told they were closing at 3. The shop we walked through closed at 4 so that was a little confusing. No issue though we could still sit and eat and drink. (As long as we didn't mind then closing up around us, hey we all have places to be!) I found it refreshing that they bought the tea with the cakes as many places give you the hot drinks when ordering and then it's gone cold by the time the food arrives. But it was just tea and cake"

"Been regular customers here and won't return. Had a table booked 2 adults, 2 children. Couldn't get in till 2pm so late lunch but kids wanted to go there. Arrived for our booked table to be told someone sat on it and there's nothing they can do. There was 0 help and sympathy. 2 sad and hungry children. Wouldn't care but what's the point of booking? But I wouldn't write a review if it wasn't for the lack of care from the staff, busy or not- they made it out to be our fault when it was there's. Lost our families custom now"

"Had afternoon tea here today, this was my first visit and I will definitely be returning! The food was delicious, huge quantities and only £13pp, which was a bargain! The staff were fantastic, really attentive and kind and the service was extremely good. It had a very lovely atmosphere and would 100% recommend. Helpful tip - please note you have to prebook afternoon tea but it's definitely worth it!"