# Green Island Gardens - Tearoom, Colchester — Reviews & Opening Hours > Green Island Gardens - Tearoom — Garden in Colchester with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.3/5 from 190 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/restaurants/green-island-gardens-tearoom (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Garden # Green Island Gardens - Tearoom Ardleigh, Colchester [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4079704201631989440&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Green Island Gardens - Tearoom](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/113414268367504885379) **In short:** Green Island Gardens - Tearoom is a garden in Colchester, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 190 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Green Island Gardens - Tearoom Green Island Gardens Tearoom sits within the working gardens at Green Island, near Ardleigh. The cafe serves cakes and scones, with food hygiene rated 5 out of 5. Staff are noted as friendly and helpful, though some visitors report service can be slow at times. The tearoom is suitable for children, who can also enjoy the garden's playground while parents explore the planting, which includes national collections. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Green Island Gardens - Tearoom's own website](http://www.greenislandgardens.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Visitors say this garden features beautiful, peaceful, and varied planting, including national collections and a children's playground. They also highlight the delicious cakes and scones in the cafe, and the friendly, helpful staff. Some reviews mention the service can be inattentive. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.3 / 5 (190 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Colchester Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/710063). [More restaurants in Colchester](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/restaurants) ★ 4.3 (190 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.greenislandgardens.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01206 230455](tel:01206230455) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Colchester **Plus Code** 9F32WX4Q+F6 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Colchester Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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