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The Olive Tree Bistro Cafe with amazing views across the Holme Valley. Why not come and enjoy our cooked freshly food; breakfast or lunch, coffee and cake or a locally produced ice cream in the sunshine. We've ample parking, have disabled access and we're dog friendly enjoy the conservatory or the terrace. Free wi-fi.
PRICE RANGE
£5 - £14
Special Diets
Gluten Free Options, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
CUISINES
Cafe, British
FEATURES
Gift Cards Available, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wheelchair Accessible, Dog Friendly, Non-smoking restaurants
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago

Out for breakfast, great friendly service & wonderful home cooked food, not really a hash brown fan but these were fantastically crispy & the food was full of flavour, great coffee & lovely views over the valley. What’s not to love ❤️ 10/10

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 6 February 2024 via mobile

Upon arrival stood at the door , no one acknowledged us , staff talking behind counter, so sat down ordered some coffee and food , soup of the day very small portion . Coffee was good , I was going to order some cakes but...they looked bought in , not sure we'll be back but great viewsMore

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 21 November 2023

Called in with my son for breakfast and really enjoyed it. The full English was excellent, the staff were friendly and the view was fantastic.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 16 October 2023

There are not many places that can accommodate 28 motorcyclists descending all at once for lunch on a Sunday, but that is exactly what the Olive Tree Bistro did yesterday. The staff were incredibly friendly, food to a high standard and served quickly. The cafe...was very clean and tidy. It is certainly somewhere we will be returning to. Many thanks. Scott and all of the Congleton & Macclesfield Advanced Drivers & Riders Group 😊More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 26 September 2023 via mobile

Great cafe, a bit of a wait for breakfast but was told beforehand, it was very busy so no problem, freshly cooked so worth the wait , . , Would Recommend booking on a weekend

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 9 September 2023

Vastly overpriced quiche special The quiche was no more than a third of the sort of quiche you buy cheaply in any supermarket It was called mushroom I doubt there was even one whole mushroom in it It was billed as with skin on fries...I hate spicy food so checked It arrived with Cajun fries When I objected some ordinary fries came The salad with it was adequate It was certainly not a meal to put on the specials board and quite a rip off Won’t be eating there againMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 6 August 2023

Fantastic freshly cooked full English served by a friendly waitress. Lovely views over the valley from our table. Value for money & will certainly return. Ignore the moaners this place is spot on.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 29 July 2023 via mobile

This wasn’t my first visit and have always been satisfied with the food, a little over priced for a garden centre cafe but food good. This visit I ordered a Halloumi salad bowl. When it arrived i had to check the price £12.50, salad leaves,...4 chunks of cucumber, red onion, 2 cherry tomatoes, 4 strips of Halloumi No dressing, had to ask for dressing. I have been to restaurants and had a substantial main course for the same price or less. A salad bowl at that price point should be brimming with interest and filling. Left feeling hungry and ripped off.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Susan Brimble, Owner at The Olive Tree Bistro Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 2 August 2023

I am sorry that we did not satisfy you on your return visit. We do wish customers would tell us whilst here and then we could rectify - we strive to get it right but sometimes we miss things... As for your dish the description...More

Reviewed 6 July 2023

Overpriced, mediocre food. Mainly sandwiches. Not much choice. Would not visit again. Very disappointedMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Susan Brimble, Owner at The Olive Tree Bistro Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 2 August 2023

We are sorry that you felt the need for 1 star. We have not in some time had feedback of this nature. I am not sure what you had or were looking for on our summer menu daytime menu. But I am very disappointed. We...More

Reviewed 9 April 2023

Popped in on Easter Sunday to look around the lovely garden centre and decided to stay for for lunch , we were given a beautiful table in the window over looking stunning views and ordered a delicious ploughman’s lunch and the best flat white !..., all the staff were very friendly , great trip out for excellent value for money , would recommend to anyone !More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 8 January 2023

We visited for lunch on Saturday 7th January; I put a previous review on here from a visit in November, which can be read below. However, I wanted to add further information. We ordered a range of dishes; all were excellent, really tasty, and very...good portion sizes. My six year old son then decided that he wanted to try the jam sponge pudding for his pudding, which he didn't finish all of, so I finished it off - oh my goodness - this is the best jam sponge pudding I have ever tasted in my whole life (and I can assure you, I'm not a young man). I just cannot believe how good this pudding is. The next day, Sunday 8th January, we decided to go out for lunch again, and my son said that he wanted to go here again as he had enjoyed the food so much. On the second visit of the weekend, whilst my son had the same main course, my wife and I ordered something different for our mains. Yet again, excellent food and really good portion sizes. This time we ordered the jam sponge pudding and the chocolate pudding (again, the best chocolate pudding I have ever had); both were amazing, so much so that what we couldn't eat we took home to have in the evening. This place is amazing. The food is really lovely and the staff are excellent, and so attentive and accommodating. I've seen the negative reviews below, but we have been coming here for almost seven years now, and I do not recognise a single thing of what the negative reviews have said - I would recommend you just ignore all negative reviews and try it for yourself. In my humble view, this is currently the best place to eat out in Holmfirth; and the owner told us they are about to expand the menu, which is so exciting. Seriously, if you are reading this, you are thinking of visiting here - just go - you will not be disappointed and I suspect you will, thereafter, return many, many, many times, just as we have done. Ignore the negative reviews - in my experience over many years, this is not the experience you will have at this lovely venue - you will have a marvellous experience.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 13 December 2022 via mobile

We phoned totties this year and last year and got the same result!!! A wonderful hand picked Christmas tree delivered to our door. The lovely lady on the phone listened to what we wanted and picked our tree exactly as requested couldn't be more happy....Thank you for the second year running and of course next year we will speak again.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 20 November 2022 via mobile

Enjoyed a lovely Roast Beef dinner here today. Food was cooked perfectly. Good selection of vegetables; carrots, parsnip, green beans, sugar snap peas, kale, sprouts, roast & mashed potato and a Yorkshire pudding! For dessert - a slice of Lemon Meringue pie.. perfect. Excellent service...too. 👏More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 14 October 2022 via mobile

A Big thank you for my fabulous Lunch. The steak pie was Toooo 'Die for'. Such attentive friendly staff and the beautiful Sunshine and view's from the Cafe, Perfect. Looking forward to seeing you again very soon. 😃

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 13 October 2022 via mobile

Not the first time we have eaten here. But today was exceptional., we enjoyed the autumn menu. We had the meat pie, the peas were Devine. Henderson’s and Mince sauce of course. Absolutely fabulous. Food came quickly and was hot and tasty. Great service and...a view to die for.More

Date of visit: October 2022
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The Olive Tree Bistro Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5