The Herb Centre in Banbury is a lovely place. They have a small restaurant/ cafe, which is perfect for popping into for a piece of cake and a drink!
The cakes are homemade and are really special- as well as the usual chocolate, and coffee flavours, they also have some herb-flavoured ones- their lavender cake is delicious!
If you are planning on coming here with firends or family for a main meal then you really do need to book as there is a limited seating area and it can get very busy. It is worth cominghere earlier rather than later for lunch as popular items often sell out quickly!
The food is nicely prepared and well flavoured, and there are plainer options for those who are less keen on strong herb flavours!
They do a snack menu and also cater for children.
The waiters are friendly and helpful, and it is an enjoyable place to eat.
There is a little shop through the archway of the restaurant, selling jams, frozen homemade pies, fancy napkins, and posh pasta sauces and oils.
There is a much larger shop to the left of the cafe, which sells a wide variety of garden ornaments, hanging basket, small childrens toys, cards, wrapping paper, and other knick-knacks.
This is worth a visit if you are passing and fancy a break for a browse round the shop and a drink and slice of cake in the cafe. We have found the service to be a bit slow on our last few visits, purely due to the large number of people all arriving at the same time!
My Gran has limited mobility and loves the Herb Centre as it is very flat and she doesn't have to contend with any stairs. There is ample parking, with disabled spaces right by the cafe, so only a few metres walk is required.
Would definitely recommend their cakes! read more