# Grove Cafe @ Folkestone Garden Centre — Reviews & Opening Hours > Grove Cafe @ Folkestone Garden Centre — Garden Center in Folkestone with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.4/5 from 872 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/swingfield/restaurants/grove-cafe-folkestone-garden-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Garden Center # Grove Cafe @ Folkestone Garden Centre Macfarlanes Nurseries Canterbury Road, Swingfield [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5669418638827935609&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Grove Cafe @ Folkestone Garden Centre](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/112782227749595383593) **In short:** Grove Cafe @ Folkestone Garden Centre is a garden center in Swingfield, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 872 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Grove Cafe @ Folkestone Garden Centre Grove Cafe operates within Folkestone Garden Centre on Canterbury Road. The cafe serves breakfast and coffee, with regular 2-for-1 breakfast offers. It holds a five-star food hygiene rating. The cafe has a Google rating of 4.4 from 872 reviews. Diners praise the food and coffee quality and staff friendliness, though some note service can be slow at times. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Grove Cafe @ Folkestone Garden Centre's own website](http://www.grovewellgc.co.uk/folkestone-garden-centre/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - Kid Ease Nursery 100m away - Hoad Meadow Camping 150m away - Incar Installations 150m away - Swingfield Pump Track 350m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this garden center offers a wide variety of well-maintained plants and garden products, along with a lovely gift shop. They also highlight the delicious food and coffee at the cafe, often with 2-for-1 breakfast offers, and the friendly, knowledgeable staff. Some reviews mention the service can be inefficient. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (872 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Swingfield Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/861817). [More restaurants in Swingfield](https://staycation.co.uk/swingfield/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (872 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.grovewellgc.co.uk/folkestone-garden-centre/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01303 844033](tel:01303844033) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Swingfield **Plus Code** 9F3345V8+WJ ### 🏨 Places to stay near Swingfield Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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