The Foundry at Cherry Holt Garden Centre

The Foundry at Cherry Holt Garden Centre offers a straightforward and welcoming café experience nestled within the Bourne area. It’s the kind of spot that blends naturally with the slower pace familiar to this leafy part of town. Visitors often find themselves dropping in for a solid breakfast or a casual bite, making it a fitting stop for families, local shoppers, and those either starting or ending a day running errands nearby.

Breakfast here leans towards traditional café fare, with options ranging from a small or medium full English to larger plates like The Foundry Feast, satisfying more substantial appetites. A particularly noted detail is the choice between hash browns or fried potatoes, paired with quality butchers’ sausages, which customers comment on as a genuine marker of the café’s care for hearty, no-fuss food.

Inside, the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, reflecting how staff engage warmly with guests — whether accommodating specific food requests or simply making everyone feel at home. The environment is kept clean and tidy, which further supports the feeling of a well-maintained local spot. The combination of easy parking at the garden centre and proximity to the car wash makes it practical for visitors making a short stop.

While the menu isn’t extensive, its straightforwardness suits the setting, focusing on comfort and familiarity rather than novelty. This venue works best for those craving dependable quality in a traditional café setting, especially in the morning or early afternoon hours when locals are likely to gather for a filling meal and a catch-up. The café’s placement within the garden centre also means you can combine a refreshment break with some light shopping or simply enjoy a pause surrounded by greenery.

Overall, The Foundry feels like a community-driven café where the basics are done well: good food, a clean and friendly space, and a pace that suits families and locals looking for a solid breakfast or mid-morning pit stop.