Reviews of The Conservatory. (Coffee Shop) in Bray (Wicklow).

The Conservatory

153 Reviews

106 Comments

Coffee shop

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Old School House, Laragh East, Loughdan, Co. Wicklow, Ireland

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Information of The Conservatory, Coffee shop in Bray (Wicklow)

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Reviews of The Conservatory

T. B.

The Conservatory is my go-to place every single time I go to the Wicklow for a bicycle spin or a day trip with the car or motorcycle. The menu is short and simple but every single option is great. Vegetable soup, minestrone soup, spinach and goat cheese pie are all excellent and well made. The soups come with an incredibly good savoury scone. Deserts: apple pie with cream or ice cream, bakewell tart, pavlova, sticky toffee pudding. All excellent once more. The staff is friendly and it really feels like we are eating at home. Sometimes they seem a bit overwhelmed by the workload so the wait time might be a bit longer than expected. But you shouldn't go there if you are in a hurry, you should enjoy your time. :) There is an outside seating area which is great for the sunny days. Warmly recommended!

C. S.

Beautiful little Cafe, with proper homemade foods. We had a spinach goat cheese tart that was delicious and a super nice chocolate toffee cake. The menu was small (usually a sign of quality, as in this case) and looked looked like it would change quite frequently. Super child-friendly. Outside area didn't have umbrellas, so beware. I'll definitely remember this one!

C. S.

The best quiche and soup I’ve ever had. So hearty and delicious and such good value too. My only regret was not having enough space for dessert. The people who run the place were really lovely too!

C. D.

Incredible hidden gem, homecooked food made with care and attention to detail that only someone passionate about their trade can apply. Highly recommended, worth the drive down on a weekend for the desserts alone! Bring cash, they don't accept card, and there's no ATM for seven miles.

p. j.

Savoury scones and the soup ... Best meal after a hike! This was my first visit to the Wicklow area and we stopped at the conservatory for a meal after the hike. Being a vegetarian, the food choices are limited and frankly not so great. I ordered the one soup option I had with my fingers crossed. Keeping up to its reputation though, this turned out to be the best meal I had on the Ireland trip. Thank you for making the trip most memorable.

C. P.

Amazing wee cafe with indoor and outdoor seating serving teas and coffees, along with soup, scones and cakes. There's not a huge menu but what is on it is exceptional. The sticky toffee pudding was the best I've ever had - definitely a must to try!

A. V.

One of Wicklow's hidden gems, The Conservatory is my family's favourite cafe hands down! Lisa and the staff are wonderful, the food is really REALLY good, and the dogs are friendly and love a cuddle. You won't be disappointed! Take note: they're only open on weekends.

M. T.

All handmade there! Loved the place, the views, the desserts, everything was amazing!

K.

We came here post hike and it was the perfect relaxing and wholesome sit down we needed. The area was near a popular cyclist hotspot, and we walked in and were taken great care of. The staff were very friendly and made us really feel at home, the owners (I believe) friendly dogs roamed around a bit. It was a great experience, the food was also fantastic, everything homemade and fresh, the scones were still warm when we received them. I would highly recommend for good food, great service and a lovely homely atmosphere. Would also take note: bring cash as they do not take credit cards!

M. R.

Whenever we drive this way, we have to stop here. Genuine homemade food and baked goods (the kitchen is a gem!), such a lovely, romantic environment, combined with friendly, attentive service, and a great selection of food and teas. It is the loveliest when the weather is good and sunny, and one can sit outside, enjoying the sunshine. I would sit facing the building, it looks like one in a fairy tale.

N. D.

Lovely little cafe in a conservatory with wonderful food. The minestrone soup was some of the nicest I've ever had and the scones where delightful.

K. D.

Charming cafe with great, curated selection of high-quality items. Scones are a winner! Friendly, welcoming staff. Certainly worth a check if in the area. Covid controls - Good selection of indoor and outdoor seating arrangements. Hand sanitiser at each indoor table. Toilets clean and with individual hand cloths. Couldn't fault.

F. R.

Yesterday we did the red trail on the Wicklow gap, and we were craving a nice coffee and some place to sit quietly afterwards. We stumbled upon The Conservatory in Google Maps and I can safely say I haven't been so surprised for a while! The place is beautiful, the menu is freshly made every day and brought to you to see before you order it, and the natural atmosphere is just incredible with tended gardens and glass ceilings. The staff is super friendly, amongst them was the owner/manager who is just an incredible woman who has rescued and taken in Tina (cat), Cú (mix of Setter and black Lab) and Milly (a mix of Saint Bernard and Bernese who was almost put down by her previous owners but she is a SAINT). I cannot wait to go back - it's a little far from Dublin city but worth the trip every once in a while!

A. T.

Short menu but every option is delicious and homemade! The owner is the kindest and sweetest lady! And the atmosphere is so relaxing and cozy! Beautiful decoration, soft music and amazing scenery! I am in love with this place! The best so far in ireland!

C. O.

It is worth the visit for the sticky toffee pudding alone. Best sticky toffee you will ever try in your life. 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤

L. W.

Best soup and scone I have never had!

J. A. E.

Great soup and delish savoury scone... super chilled and relaxing, especially after a Sunday hike! Place is done up lovely with some adorable touches and attention to detail. The owner is also very friendly... this is my favourite post-hike spot in Wicklow (and I wish there was a similar spot in every county for regular visits!) Delicious hot chocolate too and THE best Sticky Toffee Pudding: I defy you to find a better one! Nature-friendly with outdoor seating too and the most gorgeous and affectionate red setter dog too. A slice of heaven! Most recommended!

l. s.

Just had the most wonderful visit to The Conservatory in Laragh. French press coffee & fruit scone hot from the oven accompanied by strawberry and raspberry jam and cream. Delicious 😋❤️ Staff were warm and welcoming. A must visit!

T. H.

Delicious sweet plates and a beautiful yard especially in summer.

E. M.

Nice homemade food for lunch and cakes with a good art exhibition.

m. o.

Lovely fresh brewed coffee and freshly baked scones, just superb. I will definitely be back. Highly recommend for soup and homemade treats

S. L.

A great place to rest up for a while & have a coffee, tea, or hot chocolate & scone. Lovely homemade food in a beautiful setting with friendly service. Well worth the visit.

G. M.

This delightfully quirky coffee shop is very unusual and maybe for those with time to spare! All food cooked in the kitchen next door to the dining area with huge Aga cooker - scones just cooked appear like magic, home made jam to die for but try to taste the homemade Lemon Curd....hmmmmm.... plus the Winter Vegetable soup would fill an army of starving teenagers!! Wonderful conservatory with gardens - and a dog or two lying around just to make it more cosy...... one of my favourite places..... but alas, only open on weekends......

J. S.

Such a wonderful spot for home cooked food and friendly staff!

S. D.

A wonderful treasure of the town. Absolutely stop by on any Saturday or Sunday. Had an unbelievably tasty spinach and feta cheese tart. Highly recommended.

V. G.

My favourite place for a coffee. Sticky toffee pudding is my fav. Also I like minestrone soup here. And I travel nearly 60 Kms from my home to go to this place!

P. W.

Lovely place to treat yourself after a hard day walking or kayaking. Little pricey but worth it, especially for the divine sticky toffee pudding.

J. C.

Excellent food that was by far the best cafe I've been to in years! On the pricy side but the food was top quality and I felt it was well worth it. Will be going back soon!

S. D.

Sensational - the best sticky toffee pudding ever..., fact..!

K. L.

Amazing food, they even accommodate Vegans! 👍 French press coffee only, still lovely ☕️

S. O.

Gorgeous filling soup. Friendly relaxed atmosphere in beautiful surroundings. Definitely recommend for coffee and cake too.

M. W.

Lovely place for a weekend lunch (they're only open on weekends). Worth the wait/rsvp as the food is fantastic and their floral cordials are a must try.

e. h.

Unique, hidden garden, amazing food, great service. Wonderful pitstop on Wicklow way or Glendalough and lovely wine's

A. W.

Absolute gem! Charming home made food and deserts by a lovely lady with look into the kitchen! Delicious, affordable and an absolute find!!

P. G.

Beautiful food. Great service, always à lovely welcome. Highly recommended a visit. Paschal & Rita

B. W.

The best cafe we visited while in Ireland. The savory scones are delicious and the tarts are great!

S. G.

Love the place and the interiors. The people serving there are too sweet especially the girl, damn cute. Love the food.

A. D.

The food and staff are all wonderful, would be back again soon for those savoury scones!!

L. L.

Fantastic little cafe, everything was excellent. Friendly staff, great food, every single detail is taken care of. Must try.

A.

The most charming place I was during my trip to Ireland... the food is delicious also. Really worth the detour !

B. C. (. H.

Absolute gem, the perfect finish to early morning trek in Glendalough, food excellent, surroundings cosy, comfortable and inspiring, host very warm welcoming and informative, she took time to chat about the locality, highly recommend

t. k.

Beautiful surroundings with excellent cafetiere of coffee and the best scones around.

R.

Small nice cafe, friendly staff, relaxed atmosphere and the best goats cheese tarte

M. D.

Great cosy place! Lived in there, the desserts are delicious

P. C.

Awesome food. Lovely place. Great service, kind people. Its lovely.

C. G.

Home made goodies, delicious spinach and goat's cheese tart, served in beautiful surroundings.

A. C.

Very nice and cosy place to visit. A vintage style cafe. Great cream tea as well!

B. F.

Lovely restaurant ...home made food....great service.....but above all the atmosphere of country living....friendly dogs in garden.....owner(?) hovering around for a chat or to assist....definitely will return

M. K.

Fab place... lovely food and staff are exceptional.. can highly recommend the sticky toffee pudding

P. S.

The best cafe shop for cake, tea, food. Very nice staff and feeling.

M. N.

By far the nicest place in Wicklow 🥰

L. A.

A delicious slice of heaven! Thank You Lisa, family & staff...'The Archer's' Xxxxx

K. S.

Lovely place - great soups and tea, dog friendly

M. M.

Very healthy food, served hot, straight from the oven. Friendly staff.

B. R.

It's a amazing place and their food and cakes taste delicious

M. C.

Great friendly atmosphere, helpful obliging staff, lovely location, great food.

R. F.

One of my favourite places around Glendalough, worth every cent.

M. C.

Great friendly atmosphere, helpful obliging staff, lovely location, great food.

C. G.

Home made goodies, delicious spinach and goat's cheese tart, served in beautiful surroundings.

C. O.

Amazing food all home cooked fab friendly service

P. S.

The best cafe shop for cake, tea, food. Very nice staff and feeling.

B. C. (. H.

Absolute gem, the perfect finish to early morning trek in Glendalough, food excellent, surroundings cosy, comfortable and inspiring, host very warm welcoming and informative, she took time to chat about the locality, highly recommend

M. F.

Great coffee in China cups. Nice atmosphere.

M. P.

Food and ambience exceptional

M. C.

Lovely home made food. Well worth waiting for.

K. S.

Lovely place - great soups and tea, dog friendly

J. B.

A hidden gem for a quick lunch or coffee and dessert.

D. M.

Lovely food, staff and atmosphere.

P. M.

Fantastic home cooking with warm friendly service

J. G.

Best scones and coffee after a long hike

W. H.

Great food and service with a genuine smile

B. O.

Best meal I have had in a long time.

M. L.

Grea people. Great food. On a great day.

J. B.

A hidden gem for a quick lunch or coffee and dessert.

s. k.

Great soup and scones

M. P.

Food and ambience exceptional

J. P. T.

Great place for a coffee & scones ( home made and amazing ). Old fashion furniture which give it a lot of carisma and carácter. Very friendly staff and toilet is like in a hotel 5 star.

M. C.

Great Chocolate cake 👍

A. C.

What a lovely place! What a lovely experience!

A. L.

Wicklow's best kept secret

D. F.

Amazing place, oasis of relaxation. You really feel the food was prepared with love. Gluten free option available... and super tasty!

M. C.

Beautiful scones

A. P.

Delicious!

M. T.

Most Excellent!!!

R. R.

just lovely.

G. “. P.

Awesome place.

C. W.

Beautiful place

C. H.

(Translated) Staff very friendly and fast. The waitress asked if we were there the first time and then she explained the whole map to us. Super tasty homemade soups always with a hearty scone. The sweet scones are also delicious. (Original) Personal sehr freundlich uns schnell. Die Kellnerin hat uns gefragt, ob wir das erste mal da sind und dann hat sie uns die ganze Karte erklärt. Super leckere hausgemachte Suppen immer mit einem herzhaften Scone. Die süßen Scone sind auch super lecker.

A. B.

(Translated) Wonderful tea room near Glendalough and Old Military Road. Cozy atmosphere under its beautiful glass roof, well flowered terrace, friendly service. Slate has little choice, but it is to be seen as a guarantee of quality. Delicious minestrone and scone, and exceptional toffee pudding! A very good value for money, but beware there are few places, the hotel does not serve alcohol, and must be paid in cash. (Original) Merveilleux salon de thé à proximité de Glendalough et de l'Old Military Road. Ambiance cosy sous sa belle verrière, terrasse bien fleurie, service sympathique. L'ardoise n'a que peu de choix, mais c'est à voir comme un gage de qualité. Délicieux minestrone et scone, et toffee pudding exceptionnel ! Un très bon rapport qualité / prix, mais attention il n'y a que peu de places, l'établissement ne sert pas d'alcool, et il faut payer en liquide.

J. K.

(Translated) Sweet little café, familiar, delicious cake. Enjoy in the beautiful garden. Unfortunately only open on weekends and does not advertise. If these are not good arguments ... (Original) Süßes kleines Café, familiär, lecker Kuchen. Im schönen Garten genießen. Hat leider nur am Wochenende offen und macht keine Werbung. Wenn das keine guten Argumente sind ...

A. C.

(Translated) Fantastic little restaurant very typical where you are really in people. The food compared to what you can find around is significantly higher;) (Original) Fantastique petit restaurant très typique ou l'on se trouve véritablement chez les gens. La nourriture par rapport à ce que l'on peut trouver autour est nettement supérieur ;)

A. M.

(Translated) A fairly quiet and familiar place to eat when you are in the area. In a cozy place. And the food very good and economical. (Original) Un sitio bastante tranquilo y familiar para comer cuando se está por la zona. En un lugar acogedor. Y la comida muy buena y económico.

C. N.

(Translated) Decent cakes, a beautiful place, but a maddening slowness when it comes to serving. Taking into account that in 500 meters there are more options, but it is not worth it. (Original) Tartas decentes, un sitio precioso, pero una lentitud exasperante a la hora de servir. Teniendo en cuenta que en 500 metros hay más opciones igual no merece la pena.

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