Clifton Nurseries Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Location

Pros:

• "In the wonderful Paddington area, this is a hidden gem, it looks like a botanical garden more that a nursery!"
• "An Oasis for plant lovers."
• "The atmosphere is amazing and beautiful."
• "Such a lovely atmosphere when you walk in."
• "Always a nice place to visit. It is so tranquil and a real breath of fresh air to see so many beautiful plants from all over the world."
• "Once you enter in, you instantly feel calm and relaxed."
• "A green world amongst the concrete jungle of West London and specifically Maida Vale."

Cons:

• "The garden centre is quite small and feel a bit claustrophobic at times when it really busy."
• "Oh and the seats are a bit uncomfy."

Staff & Service

Pros:

• "Especially if you're teaching kids about gardening, the staff seemed very helpful!"
• "Staff is extremely friendly and helpful with recommendations for the type of plants, pots and soil, etc."
• "Really friendly and helpful staff."
• "Staff are kind and helpful too."
• "The staff were so nice and knowledgeable and really took the time to tell us how to care for the plants we purchased."
• "Staff is super friendly and helpful too, not interested in selling you products but actually care about your plants."
• "Helpful and knowledgeable staff too!"

Cons:

• "It was a miserable rainy day, maybe that's why the Staff seemed just as miserable."
• "Was stalked, approached and assaulted by the local mentally ill lady who frequents the centre... Was then further insulted by the member of staff who refused to help or assist in the matter."
• "The service can be a little bit slow at times and it can take quite a while to find someone for assistance."
• "Waiting for an answer! :( I wrote to their Instagram because the customer service wasn’t on point as usual."
• "Came in on a Saturday for a cup of coffee. Waitress refused to seat me because I was on my own and she wanted minimum two people per table. Appaling!!!"
• "Been coming here for years and the staff are usually amazing and helpful. I just called to ask a question about a plant I bought but when I called a quite posh sounding lady had to let me know ‘we’re so busy right now so no one has time to answer your question’."
• "Dreadful café experience. Slow to seat, waited ages to be offered a drink."

Price & Quality

Pros:

• "There’s nothing you won’t find here - on the pricey side but the selection and range are probably unbeatable in central London."
• "They have a wide range of plants and at really good prices!"
• "A bit expensive but the quality justifies it."
• "The plants are a little bit on the pricey side but the quality and the experience of being in the garden is priceless."
• "Food and plants are all reasonably priced."
• "The pots seemed reasonably priced in comparison to similar such stores we have visited."
• "Prices are actually reasonable considering the quality."

Cons:

• "Hideously expensive but very good variety for a small garden center."
• "The garden centre is a little more pricey than average."
• "Super, super expensive. Very nice displays, but plants rather standard."
• "The prices for the plants are a bit on the expensive side."
• "Lovely place to go but you need a hefty bank balance or lots of credit."
• "prices are way too expensive compared to food quality.. never coming back for lunch or dinner !"
• "I considered it overpriced."

Cafe & Food

Pros:

• "The Quince Tree at Clifton Nurseries is a great cafe located inside a green house in the middle of a garden centre."
• "My favourite place to eat or have coffee in little Venice before a walk down to Notting Hill or up the canal to Camden Town. The food is absolutely delicious!"
• "Great concept of having a cafe amidst a plant nursery. Food was great."
• "Service is quick, done with a smile in the proper English way lol."
• "The coffee is great."
• "There's a lovely restaurant to eat in."
• "The food is really tasty and you can eat indoor or outdoor."