Lemon Tree Tea Rooms

Epworth, Doncaster DN9 1JL, United Kingdom
$$$ Cafe
(52 Reviews)
Price Range £10–20

Lemon Tree Tea Rooms sits comfortably as a cafe within Epworth’s garden centre, offering a casual spot for locals and visitors to pause over a range of reasonably priced food and drinks. It serves as more than just a place to grab quick refreshments; the space combines both indoor seating and a tidy outdoor area, which is particularly welcoming on sunnier days.

Visitors often drop by mid-morning or around lunchtime, finding the cafe pleasantly busy but still relaxed enough to enjoy a slow cup of tea or coffee. While service operates on a self-service model, hot meals and snacks are brought directly to tables, making it easy to settle in without feeling rushed. Portions tend to be generous, with hearty options like meat and potato pie or vegetable lasagne often satisfying for a casual lunch. A notable draw is the variety of cakes, which come in sizeable slices and appeal to those with a sweet tooth.

The atmosphere feels straightforward and practical, typical of a spot attached to a garden centre, blending the quiet background bustle of the retail space with a light, inviting café vibe. Occasionally some busier mornings or less smooth staff coordination may be noticed, but the overall environment is clean and well looked after. It fits well as a local go-to for either a restorative break during shopping or a Sunday lunch option when other places might be closed.

This cafe suits visitors looking for uncomplicated comfort food and a no-fuss setting. Garden centre visitors, families, and anyone passing through Epworth on a weekend will likely find it a convenient spot to pause and recharge. Traditional teatime moments or casual weekday coffees work equally well here, especially if sitting outdoors is on offer when the weather cooperates.

Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
What they serve
Coffee
Quick bite
Small plates
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

09:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Tuesday

09:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Wednesday

09:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Thursday

09:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Friday

09:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Saturday

09:30 AM - 03:30 PM

Sunday

10:00 AM - 03:30 PM

52 Reviews
Tommy Thompson

11 Dec 2025

Didn't eat but quite busy at 11.45am so suggests good, quality food and service... Did look at menu which was diverse and reasonably priced.. Much more than just a place to buy plants, worth a visit...

Linda Taylor

19 Nov 2025

Took ages for anyone to serve us, loads of staff, most bickering in the background while we stood waiting to order. Scone was nice but fell to pieces so hard to eat as you were eating crumbs.

Northern WildCamper

27 Oct 2025

Looking for somewhere to eat that was open in Epworth on a Sunday- and it was mostly closed. Called in at a pub that seemed v good, but no food. Ofound Lemon Tree Tea Rooms, @ £12 each for meat & potatoe pie, chips, vegetables & veg lasagne, chips & salad. @£4 for a huge slice of cake. Over £30 total including pot of tea and a coke. Portions were good, everything tasted great, it was clean and friendly, helpful polite staff.Sorry no photos but we will come back.

Linda A

12 Sep 2025

Nice cafe in the garden centre at Epworth. Food and drinks are very reasonably priced, and the cakes in particular are very good, with lots of choice. It’s self service, but hot meals and snacks are brought to your table. The cafe is clean, well maintained and there is a lovely outdoor area for sunny days.

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