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Great ambience and service. We went for a late night visit for a coffee. Ended up getting summer refresher drinks. We got English garden ( gin) and cucumber refresher. Had lobster rolls and fries to go. The vibe is cool, relaxing wirh a lot of green!
I've been to Terrain a few times over the past several months. It took a few visits to figure out whether I liked the restaurant or not. This wasn't because of poor service or bad food, because those are both pretty good. This was really just due to the atmosphere. Don't get me wrong, it's a newer building and well-maintained (and clean). But gives me "Tea Room" vibes from the colors to the plants. With that said, I won't let this affect my review. Our last visit was on Saturday night. It was a strange night because on Sunday, we were set to be hit with snowstorm Fern. You could tell that people were bracing for what would come. To me, it was very reminiscent of just before the lockdowns for COVID-19 in 2020. Anyways, moving on from my memories of that! We sat at the bar, which is always my favorite seat in any restaurant, but we don't do much as normally we have our six-year old son with us. Not tonight! There were two (or maybe three) bartenders. It's a large bar, probably about 20 seats, and at 4:30 pm, they were all open but 2. We started with a few cocktails, an Espresso Martini for my wife and the Torched Orange Negroni for me. The drinks were good...the Negroni was too good and went down too quickly; time to switch to beer I guess. For appetizers, we ordered the Fried Cauliflower: crispy cauliflower tossed in pastrami spice, served with tangy mustard aioli; and the Artisanal Cheese Board: a curated selection of local cheeses, tangy pickles, fresh fruit, sweet preserves, crunchy crostini, and golden honey (and yes, we added the prosciutto for $4 more). The cauliflower was pretty good; it wasn't breaded, which I was happy about, and both the spice and aioli added good flavor and contrast. It wasn't that hot, but I didn't think anything of that (more on this later). The cheeseboard was larger than I expected. Several mixed berries, five different (large pieces) of cheese, the priscuotto, and some crackers. All good. The crackers were probably the highlight and the most disappointing item. They were very good, heavily flavored with rosemary and the perfect crunch and salt. But, they overpowered the delicate cheeses. My wife likes a cracker with some cheese, but in this case, we just ate them separately (still very good). For entrees, my wife ordered the Shrimp and Blue Crab Bucatini: green garlic butter, fresh scallions, and spicy Calabrian chili oil; and I ordered the Terrain Burger: 8 oz. grass-fed beef, Cabot Creamery white cheddar, sweet balsamic onion jam, brioche bun, simply dressed greens, with an egg (cooked to order over easy) and bacon. And since we were facing the snowpocalypse, I ordered the Truffle and Pecorino Fries for an upcharge instead of the normal salad that comes with it (more tea room vibes here?). My wife's plate looked very good, and I'm always happy to see when a pasta dish with seafood isn't ruined with a heavy red sauce. Instead, a light butter sauce complements the light flavors of the seafood. My wife took a bite and said, "Whoa, that's spicy," but the subsequent bites showed that perhaps she had the only Calabrian chili in the first bite, and it was not mixed through. She did mention to me that her food was just lukewarm (cauliflower flashback?). I briefly wrote this off because sometimes she likes her food far too hot (temperature)...but maybe she was right. I was first surprised when mine arrived. I was expecting fries doused with fake truffle oil and some grated pecorino on top. Instead, I saw fries that had a truffle cheese grated on them, not quite melted yet. It honestly tasted good and was a good change. But it wouldn't melt; my wife was correct with the food being lukewarm. My fries were cool, so the cheese never melted, and the burger seemed cool too. Now, that aside, the burger was cooked to a perfect medium and was seasoned well. It was good! All in all, it is a good restaurant. It's a little on the high end price-wise for what you get, but it is a good change. I will return and think about my Tea Room fears as I hopefully enjoy another meal at the bar.
Terrain Café is such a charming and unique spot--part café, part garden boutique, and fully magical, especially with the holiday decorations. The ambiance feels like stepping into a cozy winter greenhouse with warm string lights, greenery, and rustic wooden decor. It's visually stunning and perfect for a relaxing brunch or a special occasion. I ordered coffee and a mixed dessert board, and everything was beautifully plated and well balanced--not overly sweet, with nice variety. The latte had smooth foam with a delicate finish, and the macarons, cookies, and mini pastries were fresh and delicious. Service was friendly and attentive without feeling rushed. The attached retail space is also worth browsing--lots of seasonal décor, lights, wreaths, and unique home items that feel thoughtfully curated. Overall, Terrain Café offers a memorable dining experience with great food and a magical greenhouse aesthetic. Definitely recommend for brunch, coffee dates, or anyone who loves beautifully designed spaces.
Went here for brunch with my family. We made a reservation the day before and were able to get a spot. The building is really cool and the shop out back is worth the trip alone. Our server was very attentive and came over immediately and took our drink orders and explained a bit about the restaurant/menu. I got the salted caramel latte and a beer. The latte was delicious! The bread and butter that were brought to the table to start were very fresh and really good! For food, I ordered the eggs and short rib and the French fries with truffle cheddar. The server also brought the caper aioli as well to dip in and that was wonderful with the fries. My meal was very good. The egg was poached perfectly and the short rib was so tender it was falling apart. The potatoes were also deliciously seasoned. The fries were crispy and were devoured by the entire table. For dessert, we all split the boudino and chocolate terrarium. Both were really good and a nice end to our meal. Overall great experience in a beautiful building.
Such a cute spot!!! The service was amazing, our server was so kind and attentive. The food was okay. We got the salmon toast, harvest bowl, and omelette. It was good for the one time experience since it was a little pricey, but overall it was decent! Not sure if I would come back, but I loved the interior and vibe.
The cafe has a very cute seasonal vibe. I would rate the food a 6 out of 10. I feel like I need to try other items on the menu to get a better idea. The flower pot bread was delicious, especially with the hibiscus or dragon fruit butter. However, the pot pie needed more chicken and flavor. Our server, Paris, was sweet and helpful throughout our visit.
Olivia is an absolutely delightful soul! So wonderfully attentive to our table, and her recommendations were spot on splendid! I really enjoyed my mushroom soup !! And the omelette with the side salad was so delicious !!!! The atmosphere was so upbeat and it's just so delightful to be around all the beautiful colorful springtime, flowers, and plants in this wonderful terrain !! I look forward to coming back soon !!
The host and waiters are very nice. Food is absolutely amazing. They have a store you can look around and shop in in the restaurants. All their vegetables are grown by the university next door. I got the rolled lasagna. All though it was delicious they could have added more sauce to it. It was bare in the middle. And my salmon was undercooked.
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3 years ago
I have heard so many good things about Terrain and finally got the chance to try it while treating myself to a solo meal, and it did not disappoint!! I cannot say enough how STUNNING this place is! I couldn't stop staring. And the drinks and food were all so good (I am forever a charcuterie girly and this was perfection) and the staff was super attentive and friendly. What's even better is that if you dine here you get a 20% off coupon for their garden store next door, how fun! I got some little bath bombs that I can't wait to use. I cannot wait to go back!! read more
2 years ago
The food was outstanding, great flavor and nice presentation. Our server Jordan was great, he was non intrusive while we enjoyed each course. The ambiance was very warm. read more
Came here for brunch on Valentine's day with my husband. The exterior of the cafe was giving modern farmhouse. Everything about this cafe was so aesthetic, and the ambiance was so lovely. The interior decor was beautiful, it's a plant lover's dream. I would recommend making a reservation. We didn't make a reservation, and it was about an hour wait, although the restaurant looked like it had plenty of seats available. Thankfully we were able to be seated at the bar, where it is first come first serve. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, but we were disappointed by the service. Not sure if it was because it was Valentine's day and they were quite busy, but it took a very long time for our order to be taken. The staff were disorganized and one of the servers was just standing around. The girl who was serving us had served us our drinks and bread, but she did not come back for a long time to ask for our order. It was probably almost 30 min of waiting and we had to ask someone else to take our order, which was quite frustrating. Despite this, we did enjoy our food a lot. They served bread for the table in a flower pot which was just the cutest thing! The bread was warm and delicious and it tasted a bit sweet. I really liked my mocha latte. My husband ordered the orange tumeric sunrise, but he said it was quite watery and not sweet. Our food was delicious. I had gotten the terrain burger with a side of fries. The burger was so flavorful and juicy. My husband ordered the short rib with egg. He really enjoyed his dish. The sauce was so flavorful, and the meat was tender and pulled apart so easily. After our brunch, we explored the store and plant shop which is all connected, so you can walk through both from the cafe. The store was such a magical walk through, it is filled with the most aesthetic home goods, dried flowers, and decor. I wanted to buy everything. The garden/plant shop was also so lovely. It also looked like they offer classes which was pretty cool. Despite the service, we do want to go back and try their other food. Overall, it is a lovely place to dine and shop. read more
You haven't been to Doylestown without a stop at the Terrain Cafe and Gardens!! Whether you want to grab a coffee or cocktail or enjoy one of their lovely meals, there is always something to enjoy at Terrain. As a local, I am so excited by the ever-changing atmosphere and merchandise to explore in the shop and gardens. It's almost like stepping into a whimsical (expensive) fairy land. In the cafe, your entree comes with hand made bread in a terracotta pot. They also serve some of the best brewed coffee I've ever had. The staff are locals and many students at the affiliated Delaware Valley University, and very happy to help with any of your needs. You can also take a course with the garden specialists or take your little one to a children's demonstration. read more
2 years ago
So bummed. The atmosphere is gorgeous but the food is so disappointing. We've tried brunch here twice and both were terrible. First time here I had the short rib and egg. The egg was over cooked and the potatoes tasted old and were like rocks. We tried it again today. My husband got the burger and asked for it with an egg and bacon, it arrived missing the egg and bacon. I ordered the mushroom frittata.. it was sooooo over cooked, the eggs were like an old boot and the mushrooms were like hard rubber. If the food is actually local, they're doing the local farms a disservice. The snicker doodle latte was very good. read more
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After Ubering 45 minutes from downtown Philly, we were super excited to eat at this restaurant. Given the fact we had to wait 35 minutes for a seat made us think it must be REALLY good! Upon walking into the restaurant, we could see people's food choices and they looked amazing. Sadly, that's where the impressiveness ended. There were some redeeming qualities... the bread/butter was good, as was the mushroom soup, and my Matcha Latte was good. The Caesar salad was wilted, rotted lettuce, and resembled nothing of a Caesar salad. Then, they brought everyone else's main courses out except mine. When it finally arrived it was cold. The mgr comped my meal, and comped my friends' drinks and gave them a $15 gift card, which will never be used since we live clear across the country. The mgr admitted that her team completely dropped the ball. I have to agree. But at least they tried to make it right. read more
5 months ago
2 years ago
beautiful space ! great lighting and ambiance. beautiful floral arrangements all over. the food was so good. the mushroom soup was my favorite ! we had many bites and that was of the best. i had a lavender white mocha latte which was delicious. read more
2 years ago
The food was fabulous. The wait for a drink, not so much. For an appetizer we had Mushroom Soup button mushrooms, cream, olive oil. A very tasty starter. Entrees consisted of a Free-Range Omelet, which features asparagus and camembert inside a fluffy omelet, accompanied by potato hash and simply dressed greens. And the Beet & Burrata Salad with field greens, roasted beets, puffed amaranth, pickled shallots, pomegranate vinaigrette. The two dishes were amazing! We also ordered drinks from the bar with lunch. Those took far too long to arrive at our table. We had finished with our appetizer and drinking what tasted like tap water with our mushroom soup when our drinks finally arrived. To me to appeared that folks dining at the bar where receiving drinks quickly while we waited and waited. To say they are backed up is not acceptable. For what they are charging, it's not my problem, it's theirs. Get the drinks out faster or more orderly. Desert was great. We had S'Mores Bar a Rhubarb Cheesecake. Delicious!!Tsty sweet. Hit the spot! With that was plain coffee and an Iced Lavender White Mocha Latte. Again incredibly good. Service was also good. Fast and knowledgable waitress made it a smooth sit down experience. So, question one.... Is the place worth it? Easily, yes. I would easily go here again. And question two.... Is the wait for drinks worth knocking off a star? Yes. Like I wrote, for what they are charging it's reasonable to knock off a star. read more
I thought this was good but a little pricey for what it is. Lots of GF options which is nice! I got the mushroom soup and it was good. I got the tuna entree - it was good, could've used more sauce at the bottom. Felt a little small for the price. I would go back because it's a cute spot. read more
2 years ago
Celebrated life's simple pleasures with a farm-to-table feast, savoring locally sourced flavors and crafted cocktails. Candace provided great service Ambiance is great decor is inviting and relaxing. Great place to celebrate read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Beautiful airy restaurant with greenery everywhere. We went for brunch and since we didn't have a reservation we had to sit at the bar. Our food was really good. Loved the bread in a planter was a cute touch. A lot of the menu is very healthy food. I appreciate that the restaurant works with local farms. I recommend getting a reservation. The only downside was our service. It looked like they were short staffed but I'm not too sure. Had to call the waitress a couple of times to order our food and for our check. Didn't seem too attentive to us. But all in all I would come back to give it another try and to try the items on the menu. The garden shop is also a wonderful place to stop by after your meal read more
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I'm really sad to see so many poor reviews because my experience was nothing less than outstanding! Off the bat this place is absolutely beautiful! My friend and I went for her birthday and the waitress was amazing! I wish I could remember her name, but she was super friendly and attentive. She knew the menu very well and made sure to accommodate my allergies. The food was the perfect portion size and tasted fantastic. We went to the garden out back after, where we were also met with aesthetically pleasing views as well as kind and helpful people. I live an hour and a half away from this location but my experience made me want to make it a regular trip. I'm sorry some people had bad experiences but I hope they give this place another shot! read more
Love the idea of a restaurant inside of a Garden Center. Combining two of my favorite pastimes works well for me! I have been here several times bc the atmosphere is very welcoming and stunning. The food is fresh and delicious. Our first experience was not great however. We chalked it up to the "newness " of the restaurant. In reality it was our server that was horrible and ruined it for us. He was cute, personable and adorable but he truly ruined the dining experience for us bc he had to be flagged down for the basics. For example, we asked him three times to bring the forgotten dressing for my friend's salad. We were just about finished eating by the time she got it. That was just one of the MANY mishaps. It is very distracting and disappointing when you spend most of your lunch trying to flag the server down. Still...I waited a few weeks and went back with a different group of girls. Made sure we didn't get that same waiter. We actually had a very good server and a much better dining experience. Stand outs were the cauliflower burger. It wasn't actually a burger...it was a slice of cauliflower, seasoned perfectly and placed on a nice bun. Salmon toast with beets looked delicious and a great choice. Burgers were quite good also. We did not realize there was a $4.00 up charge for fries. Each of us ordered the fries...darn! We easily would have split an order...as it was we all left some on our plate. My Blueberry Smash cocktail was quite good. Thought it would be too sweet however it was just right and a nice choice for a lunch cocktail. The second time I ordered the same cocktail it was a noticeably larger/double pour than my first one. The restaurant is very noisy. It is always packed. Reservations are a must otherwise you may not get a table. After lunch we ventured into the garden center. I don't think it is open after dinner which is the reason I prefer lunch. It is very enjoyable to stroll around and see all of the beautiful displays, unique gift items and plants. Prices are a bit too high end for me which stopped me from buying a bunch of things. Overall, I look forward to my next lunch visit...it has so much potential. read more
3 years ago
I was shocked to see such low-rated reviews of this place! I previously visited the Glen Mills location, and the Doylestown location did not disappoint. I came for brunch at 11 AM on a weekday. Service was very prompt, and the interior is just beautiful. Accommodating for larger and smaller groups. We ordered the French toast, green chickpea hummus, and the Terrain breakfast. For drinks, we had a seasonal marshmallow latte and an iced latte with oat milk. Food was delicious, drinks were good, no complaints here. Definitely a bit more on the pricier side but still manageable prices with most dishes under $20 for brunch. read more
I came here after seeing so many videos online of the beautiful space. That aspect of terrain definitely lives up to the hype. I think the food was ok but mostly I would come back for the ambiance. It would be a good spot to have brunch with some girlfriends. The store attached is also very cute. read more
7 months ago
A lovely new location! Definitely make a reservation especially on a weekend - they get packed! The vibes are perfect, menu is full of delicious options and service was good. Also leave yourself time to shop around the market! So many great plant, home item and gift finds! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
I found a great place for both breakfast and lunch and dinner. This is a place where you can eat deliciously and spend a wonderful time with family or friends. The atmosphere is simply incredible, cozy, clean, friendly staff, and what delicious food I live far from the establishment, but I have come here many times because I really like it here, and especially this garden with plants and a shop with decor, I am delighted with this cafe! read more
I've been to their other locations and this is their newest in PA. I haven't had a bad experience at any of their other ones, so it's kinda sad to see and read that people didn't have a good experience at this one. We did have a reservation and I can agree that it did take some time to be seated when we saw plenty of seating. Other than waiting to be seated we came with a stroller and we were actually seated outside where we saw other people dining with babies in their strollers. I can tell you that the space gets kinda tight especially being seated near everyone with children. The space itself is very nice inside and outside of the restaurant. The food was also good. No complaints on our main dishes. We always look forward to the butter we get and this time we got a I think black cherry butter.. so delicious that we asked for another one. read more
Had brunch/breakfast here. What a delight! Everything was really good. The fresh bread in the clay pot was still warm when it hit the table. We started with the mushroom soup which was really good - it rivals Iron Hill's version. Pro tip - dip the fresh bread into soup! Short rib hash was sooo good! For dessert, we got the S'mores bar. The toasted marshmallow swirl set off the dish. We will be back! Service was excellent too! read more
3 years ago
Oof, this place is rough. As others mentioned, the space itself is beautiful. That's where the pros end. We didn't have a reservation so waited around 20 minutes for a table. Mind you, the whole time we were there, the restaurant was never full. Perhaps we were instructed to walk around so we spent money in the store? The thought crossed our mind. The service was sloooooowwww and our server was extremely off putting. Very loud and manic and when one of our party asked if the mushroom soup was made in house, the server answered "I think so, but I'll check. Most things aren't made here." Umm, that's not something you want to admit to your customers, is it? When we said we don't want it unless it's made in house, her response was "do you still want the bread because that's not made in house either" in the snarkiest tone. She barely checked on us and acted like she was doing us a favor. Let's get to the food. Horrible. The burger was well done when I asked for medium and it had no flavor. It was so bland and didn't even taste like beef. The crab quiche was the thinnest, densest, driest piece (and piece is being generous) of quiche we've ever seen. Bland as well. The only thing someone in our party liked was the avocado toast. Oh, and the raspberry lemonade. It's very obvious that the food isn't fresh. My guess is both the burger patty and the quiche were previously frozen. Which is insane to me given they list their local farm and producer partners. There was a complete lack of quality control. Don't waste hours of your life and your money. Won't be back. read more
My husband and I went to Terrain for date night. The atmosphere was delightful, super intimate, comfortable, and fun. The cocktails were divine and their seasonal options and farm to table inspired dishes were plentiful. We ended up going with our servers recommendation of the scallop entree and short rib entree, both were delicious. Service was great, we ended up going with all recommendations from our server and I am glad we did! What a fun place! The portions were a bit small and menu items were costly so only reason I am not rating it a bit higher. read more
Came here with my girlfriends for brunch. We've been so excited about this Cafe and had to make reservations. First impression, it is beautiful. Really nice space, well done. Service was very good and attentive. The food was ok. It was a bit bland. They were out of strawberry shortcake and pistachio cake very early so that was a bummer. The other desserts were ok. The prices were a bit higher, but the quality wasn't there. Presentation was nice. But again just fell short. Maybe it is just opening pains? Might try and go again just to see and hope they're not out of things! read more
The space is absolutely gorgeous. They did a killer job with it. Service was attentive and friendly. The cafe food definitely has a lot of kinks to be worked out. Food was presented beautifully but underseasoned, undercooked and lacking flavor. I ordered the shrimp and risotto for dinner. The shrimp were perfection, but the risotto was undercooked and had zero flavor. I did not suspect one ounce of salt in this dish. The rice was hard, not creamy. The asparagus did not resemble asparagus and it was not easily chewable. The mushroom soup was very, very thick it could have been a dip. But despite this, the flavor was on point. I did enjoy the hummus and flower pot bread. Pistachio pound cake was very dry. My fiance ordered a burger medium rare and it was moreso on the well done scale. Despite this mishap, I tried the burger and the flavor was excellent. The fries were unimpressive. I hope that with time, they can work the kinks out! read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
I am a hugeeee terrain fan. I've been to both Devon and Glen Mills location. I really wanted to give this a 3 but there were a few things that saves the trip! This is a review of the cafe , not the shop! First off we got seated early which was awesome. We did make a reservation but they must hold tables for awhile because we sat almost a half an hour early! The staff was amazing ! Our waiter was so sweet and personable and one of the food runners who delivered our dessert took the extra time to explain everything to us and just went above and beyond! The interior is gorgeous but the high top seats are a little hard to get into and not the most comfortable. I like that all the seating is in one room. It doesn't make the most sense that the hostess stand is by the exterior door as many people enter from the shop, but I digress. The food was good. I ordered the jumbo lump crab quiche which was delicious, a little disappointing because half of my crust was missing - which not only is that not pleasant to look at but everyone knows the crust is the best part. The accompanying greens were salted - like Maldon flaky salt sprinkled in the salad - why? It literally just tasted like salt. That was not good. I ordered the gauva elderflower mimosa. Very tasty but lacking in the guava flavor. Nice presentation though. They were out of the coconut cake I wanted to order which was a bummer and I ordered the pistachio pound cake instead. Omg the pound cake literally saved the day it was divine. It had a super great flavor and the pairing of the lemon curd and cherry mousse was delicious! I also ordered the lavender white chocolate iced latte. All the flavor say at the bottom so it wasn't properly mixed and then my paper straw got soggy in the cup. Aside from that and the aforementioned snafu - it was a good experience! I'll be back I just think they need a little more care into their food prep. But the dessert they have on lockdown and the staff was wonderful! read more
3 years ago
Wow. Five star experience tonight. First time at Terrain cafe Doylestown with friends from out of town and we had a fabulous experience. The setting is so chic yet welcoming. The staff couldn't have beenmore professional and accommodating. First off, the cocktails were amazing. Get the unique and wonderful bread before you do anything! The food was delicious. The mushroom soup was rich with a generous portion of fresh mushrooms. The beet and burrata salad was a very generous and tasty appetizer. Our entrees we're even better. The steak was tender and flavorful, the halibut was fresh and tasty and the the pork tenderloin was flavorful and so satisfying. Our server, Omar, was helpful and incredible attentive. We even had the pleasure of meeting Shannara, the manager, who came over to make sure we were having an enjoyable experience. We highly recommend Terrain and are looking forward to our next visit. read more
2 years ago
This is a solid go to spot for brunch and dinner. Ambiance and decor is great and love that you can also go check out their store that is connected. We love sitting at the bar when we come. The service and bartenders are wonderful. The drinks are always so good there (esp when they have some specials) and we love the mushroom soup and bread that comes in the pot. One time they had an amazingly delicious lasagna that I could eat again and again. Dessert is also great including their signature terrain bowl desert. Prob one of our top favorite local go to spots. read more
3 years ago
Beautiful restaurant but slow service and so so food for the $$$ Party of 6. Waiter seemed in a hurry. Took half the drink orders. And left before asking if anyone else wanted another. Steaks were tuff. Fish was good but small portions for $. Quinoa bowl was spicy and pretty good when th chicken on top. Drinks were very tiny for 14 dollars! read more
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