# Potteric Carr Cafe, Doncaster — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.6/5 from 844 Google reviews. Reserve home to a large range of wetland birds, dotted with hides, plus a tearoom and gift shop. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/doncaster/restaurants/potteric-carr-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Nature Preserve # Potteric Carr Cafe Balby, Doncaster [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17994585938070788303&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [YWT Potteric Carr Nature Reserve](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/111115945730495678117) **In short:** Potteric Carr Cafe is a nature preserve in Doncaster, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 844 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 4 September 2026 · source: Google Places Reserve home to a large range of wetland birds, dotted with hides, plus a tearoom and gift shop. Summary via Google ## About Potteric Carr Cafe Potteric Carr Cafe sits within a wetland nature reserve on Mallard Way in Balby, Doncaster. The cafe serves scones, hand-cut chips and coffee to visitors exploring the reserve's walking trails and bird hides. Food hygiene rating: 5 out of 5. The cafe has facilities suitable for children. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Potteric Carr Cafe's own website](https://www.ywt.org.uk/nature-reserves/potteric-carr-nature-reserve?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** Closed **Tuesday** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - B&Q Burger Van 250m away - B&Q Doncaster 300m away - TradePoint Doncaster 350m away - Wrights bakery 350m away - Morrisons Petrol Station 350m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Visitors say this nature reserve offers beautiful, easy-to-walk trails with abundant wildlife, including various birds and deer, and provides hides for spotting. They also highlight the delicious food and coffee at the cafe, especially the scones and hand-cut chips. Guests mention the staff are friendly, helpful, and passionate, and appreciate the clean, spacious restrooms. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (844 reviews) **Dogs allowed** No **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Doncaster Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/366468). [More restaurants in Doncaster](https://staycation.co.uk/doncaster/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (844 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.ywt.org.uk/nature-reserves/potteric-carr-nature-reserve?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01302 325736](tel:01302325736) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Doncaster **Plus Code** 9C5WFVXP+M5 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Doncaster Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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