The Strawberry Tea Room

Olivers Nurseries, Witham CM8 3HY
$ English

We are the Strawberry Tea Room, a family run Garden Centre Restaurant & Coffee Shop!
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For tables of more than 6, please call us on 01376 618167 to book

Reservations

Business Info

  • Address: Olivers Nurseries, Witham CM8 3HY
  • Cross Street: Maldon Road
  • Cuisine: Desserts | English |
  • Cost: | Very Inexpensive
  • Category: Coffee Shop
  • Star Rating:
  • Reservations: Recommended
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Meals Served: Breakfast | Brunch | Lunch |
  • Parking: Car Park |
  • Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Cash | Apple Pay | Google Pay | Debit |
  • Corkage Fee: N/A
  • Phone: 01376 618167
  • Features: Outdoor Seating, Takeout Available, Free Wi-Fi,
  • Occasion: Child Friendly, Meet for a Drink, Quiet Conversation, Quick Bite,

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Business Hours

Reservations Available
Monday
Everyday Menu 9:00 - 16:00
Tuesday
Everyday Menu 9:00 - 16:00
Wednesday
Everyday Menu 9:00 - 16:00
Thursday
Everyday Menu 9:00 - 16:00
Friday
Everyday Menu 9:00 - 16:00
Saturday
Everyday Menu 9:00 - 16:00
Sunday
Everyday Menu 10:00 - 16:00
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Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.76 out of 5 stars based on 1382 votes

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Nov 30, 2024
Helen N.
Booked lunch for my mums birthday. Table was by the door which gave a cold draught every time it opened, we were moved without any bother. Birthday banner was placed by table and the staff came out and sang happy birthday to her. Food, service, staff, just fab, thank you. Would highly recommend

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Nov 28, 2024
Patricia C.
Table was decorated for a birthday which was a really lovely touch. Food was delicious and plentiful. We had a very enjoyable lunch, thankyou.

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Nov 26, 2024
Marilyn W.
Lovely food as always. Come here often and always good. Thankyou

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Nov 22, 2024
Carole R.
Very friendly staff and I always have the quiche with potatoes and salad, it saves me having to cook in the evening, lol Have to say the sausage and stuffing one was not my favourite, but still very well cooked

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Nov 19, 2024
Susan C.
Amazing food and great atmosphere Love you can book a table x

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Nov 15, 2024
Pat B.
Lovely experience as usual

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Oct 16, 2024
Ian T.
Consistently excellent with friendly, caring and attentive staff.

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Oct 12, 2024
Dianne M.
The staff went that extra mile S it was my mums 88th birthday and they made the table look amazing and a happy birthday banner too thank u / snd the food was great too / s good flat white too

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Sep 26, 2024
Christine C.
Good choice of food have never had a bad meal there quick service considering it is always busy. Only complaint is people will leave the door open and it is draughty if you sit by the door but that is not due to the tearoom but inconsiderate visitors!!

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Sep 26, 2024
Kim O.
Lovely food.and staff.

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Sep 11, 2024
Judith W.
Really lovely place to visit. Food’s always good and reasonable and the staff very friendly and helpful.

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Aug 31, 2024
Celia H.
We visit The Strawberry Tea Room quite often as it’s local to us. Always lovely food, sally & atmosphere xx

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Aug 28, 2024
Jade M.
Such a lovely place. The kids loved the play area and us adults enjoyed some lovely food and some peace. Will definitely be heading back soon.

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Jul 31, 2024
SUE B.
No need for improvement, everything and everyone was excellent. Staff lovely, generous portions of food and drinks were delicious. You have a great team at the Tea Room .

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Jul 26, 2024
Neil S.
Excellent breakfast as it always is.

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Jul 21, 2024
Jane B.
I have lunch here about once a week! I have my menu favourites but all dishes are delicious! Service is excellent, efficient and friendly! I have recommended the tea rooms to lots of friends who I know have had lunch here!

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Jul 04, 2024
Wendy H.
Lovely food as always. Firs

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Jun 20, 2024
Ruth G.
Even was lovely

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Jun 14, 2024
Mandy H.
Friendly service and good food. A venue I keep coming back to!

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May 22, 2024
Ann H.
Excellent food. Excellent staff.

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May 13, 2024
Elaine D.
Always great food.

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May 05, 2024
Karen D.
As always a lovely place to have a spot of lunch.

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Apr 25, 2024
Wendy W.
Friend and I had lovely cream tea,very enjoyable

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Apr 13, 2024
Wendy N.
Really appreciated the care taken regarding allergies. Food was lovely, quick and friendly service. Thank you

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Apr 11, 2024
Wendy S.
Excellent all round, staff are friendly and efficient. Good gluten free menu. Small touches newspapers and colouring for children very good

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Mar 23, 2024
Sandra C.
Have visited this tea room many times and cannot fault it at all ..will be back very soon

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Mar 23, 2024
lisa O.
Pleasantly surprised. Service was good, friendly staff, nice atmosphere lovely food.

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Mar 22, 2024
Lesley A.
Excellent little tea room. Breakfasts are always good.

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Mar 13, 2024
Jean A.
All ways enjoy my visit to the strawberry tea rooms

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Mar 08, 2024
Anna-marie B.
Always a pleasure to come here. Staff are lovely and friendly

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Feb 28, 2024
David M.
Food was great and reasonably priced. Staff were lovely and friendly. Definitely will be visiting again

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Feb 14, 2024
Laura W.
Favourite place for lunch, always great food and service and a plus you can book a table.

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Feb 13, 2024
Denise C.
Lovely as always Great place to meet friends

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Feb 11, 2024
lucinda C.
Amazing staff, service and choice of dishes. Gluten free superb

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Feb 03, 2024
Mike S.
Great venue and location excellent well priced good food always on the menu and a very efficient serving staff !

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Feb 02, 2024
Jane B.
I eat very regularly at the Strawberry Tea rooms with lots of friends and we all love it! I’ll be on my way there later for lunch!!! Love it!

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Feb 01, 2024
Kerry F.
Food as usual excellent and great service

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Jan 31, 2024
Linda C.
We really love the strawberry tea room have been quite a few times now, It's so lovely to be able to order at the table instead of the counter the food is excellent and the service is great , no need for improvement its spot on as it is .

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Jan 26, 2024
Lynne B.
Excellent food, friendly service, highly recommend!

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Jan 18, 2024
Ann H.
Excellent staff. Excellent fòod

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Jan 11, 2024
Gill W.
We love going to the Strawberry Tearoom

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Jan 08, 2024
Alistair W.
Delicious food from a varied menu at a reasonable price. Fast and friendly service too.

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Jan 05, 2024
Lesley J.
Never disappointed with a visit to the tea room. I take my 94 year old dad regularly and the staff team are amazing with him. He loves every visit. Special thanks must go to Jamie.

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Dec 24, 2023
Dave W.
Amazing breakfast friendly staff

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Dec 08, 2023
Tony B.
We have been here several times before but just for a snack and drink: this was the first time we have had a cooked lunch and we were pleasantly surprised. the food was tasty, hot with plenty of vegetables: the service was excellent with friendly and professional serving staff. We will definitely return and very soon. It was a good job I booked though because it was very popular.

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Dec 07, 2023
Stephanie B.
The tea room had no booking in my Name ??? Luckily I was able to get a table!

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Dec 03, 2023
Diana B.
Lovely meal and staff. I wanted a roast dinner and was on my own. I booked a table for one and got a Christmas table complete with cracker which quite honestly was a bit embarrassing

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Nov 30, 2023
Vicki W.
The service was very good! The main meals we had were such large portions, that we all ended leaving some of our meal. Such a waste in this current climate! Less food on the plate, charge less?

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Nov 29, 2023
Hayley A.
Absolutely lovely time as always. Food is great, no rush at all to get us out. Lovely place to meet up with friends Thank you

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Nov 29, 2023
Karen S.
Friendly and excellent service as always.

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Nov 22, 2023
Ann A.
Always enjoy a visit to the Strawberry Tea Room, lovely staff, lovely food, and always made to feel welcome. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

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Nov 04, 2023
Susan B.
Love your gluten free cake

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Oct 29, 2023
Fran S.
We come here regularly. The food is lovely and the girls are very friendly and helpful. As with most thing we’ve noticed the price increasing a bit but so is our supermarket bill x

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Oct 23, 2023
Christina D.
As always, we received a warm welcome followed by excellent service and comforting food.

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Oct 22, 2023
Julie S.
This was our first visit. Great food and great service. We will definitely be going back.

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Oct 06, 2023
Chilli H.
Brought my auntie here as it was such a lovely experience when we brought my Nan. Well done gang!

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Sep 22, 2023
Lynda N.
Very nice experience, drink, food and service.

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Sep 20, 2023
Joanna R.
Had a lovely meal on Sunday. Waitress went above and beyond. Will definitely be back .

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Sep 20, 2023
Doreen W.
Always fresh food served, by caring staff

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Sep 14, 2023
Anne D.
Great food, lovely staff, made a fuss of my mum who’s birthday it was …. made her day. Thank you.

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Sep 09, 2023
Jane B.
As always everything was excellent!

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Sep 08, 2023
Jean A.
Bread pudding very good. Coffee cake quite dry. Friends teacakes good.

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Aug 26, 2023
Ingrid L.
Very enjoyable. High quality food. Good access for mum, using a walker. Portions are very generous, maybe offering a smaller portion option would prevent waste though doggie bags are available.

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Aug 10, 2023
Lisa N.
Always a favourite place to eat

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Aug 03, 2023
Claire P.
I booked our table online as I know garden centre cafés get very busy! I've never been to The Strawberry Tea Room before, but the food and service was excellent so I will be coming again!

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Jul 24, 2023
Jacky J.
Love going to the Strawberry Tearooms the food is always very good and the staff are so friendly and helpfull

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Jul 19, 2023
Celia H.
We love going to our local garden centre tearooms, easy to book table online or phone . Great staff, plenty of tasty choices & helpful as we changed table as chilly under air con my sister was feeling cold. Overall brilliant xx

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Jul 03, 2023
Janet C.
Very friendly staff. Food was great

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Jun 26, 2023
Denise L.
I always enjoy going here regularly. The food is good, the staff friendly and I have a weekly catch up with my friend.

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Jun 25, 2023
Michaela L.
Lovely food, extremely friendly staff made us feel very special. Did not expect that in a garden centre! Thank you!

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Jun 22, 2023
Amanda P.
Lovely food. Lovely friendly staff.

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May 17, 2023
Paula S.
We came for our friends birthday and the staff made her feel very welcome, the birthday banner, message on the table and the piece of cake were very all unexpected and much appreciated - we were very grateful. Would highly recommend

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May 03, 2023
Julie S.
It was very busy but the service etc was still very good. A fabulous team.

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Apr 29, 2023
Katie H.
Food is always lovely. Staff are Brilliant … !!!

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Apr 28, 2023
Steve E.
Great food in a lovely setting. Faultless service and peaceful atmosphere. Would highly recommend a visit.

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Apr 12, 2023
Ann H.
God food. Excellent staff and service

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Apr 08, 2023
Anna-marie B.
Go here regular once a week. Lovely food . Very friendly and helpful staff

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Apr 06, 2023
Bass J.
I use the Tea Rooms very regularly and always find the food and service absolutely superb!! Xx

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Mar 31, 2023
Dave T.
Fantastic lunch food exceptional and all the staff were so friendly and couldn’t be more helpful Would definitely recommend it to everyone it was unbelievable

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Mar 31, 2023
Lesley A.
Lovely breakfast

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Mar 31, 2023
Chilli H.
Fabulous. Doing a mild change to the menu to cater for my grandmother is always appreciated. Lovely staff & good food

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Mar 28, 2023
Lorraine S.
Food was wonderful and the staff are friendly and welcoming.

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Mar 24, 2023
Carol O.
Lovely place, highly recommend, schhhhhh

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Mar 24, 2023
Alison W.
Lovely tearoom. Went with a group of 6 everyone enjpyed their meal. Staff were extremely pleasant. We will definitely be going again.

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Mar 07, 2023
Lee J.
Great food, generous portions and always a good choice. 4 of us can eat out for less than £80 for main , desert and a beer each, and the team here are great. A real hidden gem

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Mar 02, 2023
Kathleen Mary R.
delicious and well presented food. friendly staff

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Feb 23, 2023
Beverley A.
Good very good. Service excellent

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Feb 22, 2023
Doreen W.
Always a pleasure to visit the restaurant being greeted by a clean well staffed establishment

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Feb 21, 2023
Ann W.
Everything was lovely. The food and drinks could have been a bit hotter though

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Feb 13, 2023
Lynn M.
Fantastic staff

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Feb 10, 2023
Enise D.
Delicious food. Great value for money. Large portions. Friendly and quick service. Very pleasant.

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Feb 07, 2023
Kim K.
Excellent food and customer service

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Feb 05, 2023
Barbara F.
Everything Lovely. Portion sizes very large for ladies. Don't like to see waste.

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Feb 01, 2023
Joanne H.
So pleased gluten free options are available. And the soups are delicious.

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 27, 2023
Jan H.
Lovely food, excellent friendly service

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Jan 19, 2023
Jane C.
A great place to meet friends and enjoy a lovely breakfast and lots of cups of coffee and chocolate while catching up.

Overall: 10/10
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Jan 18, 2023
Maria B.
Brilliant service and fantasti food x we really enjoyed our afternoon tea x

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Dec 20, 2022
Pam S.
Very pleasant lunch with friends, all the staff were very pleasant and welcoming. Food was great value and plenty of it, I would recommend going hungry the portions are large!

Overall: 10/10
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Dec 17, 2022
Cheryl D.
The food was excellent and very generous portions. Staff were attentive and happy... A very enjoyable lunch. Well done

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Nov 30, 2022
Kerry F.
Always a pleasant relaxed experience with good food and service