It’s not just potting soils and spades on offer either, with many centres also housing fantastic eateries. South Essex is fortunately home to countless garden centre cafes and restaurants - to make your life easier, we’ve listed five of the area’s best: From buns and cakes to burgers and chips, you can’t go wrong with a trip to Scott's Kitchen. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and hearty roast dinners as well as its famous handmade afternoon teas.

Scott's Kitchen is rated four stars on Tripadvisor and 4.4-out-of-5 on Google. Tripadvisor user Claire says: "Have been coming here since it first opened.

A lovely treasure in . Food is always top quality and served beautifully. There are so many choices of sitting areas in or out.

In the pods or under a parasol. "Dogs are welcome and well catered for outside. Really great atmosphere for a casual catch up with friends and family over a great meal or snack.

Highly recommend you book a table to avoid disappointment." The recently opened Meadow Croft Kitchen takes inspiration from the gardens and utilises a range of earthy, natural materials. Much of the restaurant’s furniture has been hand crafted in the UK.

The venue is fully licensed and is much-loved for its selection of freshly prepared, home cooked meals. Meadow Croft Kitchen is rated 4.5 on Tripadvisor.

User Paul Devenish is a fan of the “fresh to order” food. He reviews: “I came here on the recommendation of my mum, who absolutely loves it here. So, I dec.