Dobbies Garden Centres - Leicester Reviews 328

TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.6

Rowena, Loughborough Road, LE7 7NL Rothley, Leicestershire, GB


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I agree with the other writer in regards to the maze which customers are forced to walk through before you eventually emerge and escape into the gardening section. I'm not interested in scented candle... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Staff lovely as usual but very disappointing having made the twelve mile journey to find the restaurant closed for a private event - Not the first time this has happened. Staff advised it’s out of t... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Have just visited your new Tewksbury store as this was a convenient place for our family all to meet. Everyone was very helpful in store. We decided we would have lunch here. We were told there would... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely trip to the Dobbies Rothley Leicester Store today. The Customer Service we received was yet again, exceptional.... Cafe assistant Kyesha was polite, cheerfull ,helpfull and showed gen... See more


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  1. Garden Center

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Dobbies has been the home of gardening for over 150 years. You can trust us to provide quality products, expert advice and inspirational ideas for you outdoor space, whatever size it may be. But it's not all about the greenery. At your local Dobbies, you'll find all you need for your home and garden, plus delicious food and drinks in our restaurant. Visit www.dobbies.com to find out more.


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  • Rowena, Loughborough Road, LE7 7NL, Rothley, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

3.6

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

328 reviews

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Too much Christmas domination

Too much Christmas domination. Limited food options available in cafe

December 14, 2023
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Reply from Dobbies Garden Centres - Leicester

Hi John,

Thanks for the review and comments regarding our Leicester store.

If there is anything further that you would like to comment on please feel free to contact us direct.

Team Dobbies

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

Ordered full breakfast only to find out there was a problem in the kitchen and fried egg was not available. Very disappointed, I had a refund as I don't like scrambled egg which was the only option. Very disappointed.

December 27, 2023
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Reply from Dobbies Garden Centres - Leicester

Hi,
Thank you for leaving your feedback.
I am sorry to hear of your disappointment on your recent visit to the Leicester Restaurant.
I have passed your feedback to the management team to bring this to their attention, so they can look into this for the future.
Best wishes, Karen

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No staff

Been to rothley for coffee and yet again no staff dirty tables and a very long wait to get a coffee after waiting in queue for 25 mins we gave up .
This is not the first time this has happened in fact lost count every time we go it is the same will not be going again and I have cancelled .yclub card as it is a waste of time

December 15, 2023
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Reply from Dobbies Garden Centres - Leicester

Hi Judith,

Thanks for your review.

I'm sorry for the recurring issues you've experienced during your visits to our Leicester store.

Your feedback is very valuable to us and the team will address the service delays and cleanliness as quickly as they can.

Team Dobbies

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely trip to the Dobbies Rothley…

Lovely trip to the Dobbies Rothley Leicester Store today.

The Customer Service we received was yet again, exceptional.... Cafe assistant Kyesha was polite, cheerfull ,helpfull and showed geniune care by looking out for us in keeping our grandson happy by getting colouring supplies for him while he sat with us having our hot drinks....very assertive and caring!

Tina at the tills served us with friendliness, patience and calmness while I struggled to find a coupon email I had received. ...she was very understanding and showed kindness.
I really appreciated the efforts she showed in not making me feel rushed!

Great morning spent out in a nice, clean airy store....surrounded by glorious
Christmas spirit and lovely, smiley staff!
Thankyou

December 4, 2023
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ridiculous prices

I wanted a sausage cob. Told that’s breakfast only menu. Offered sausage and chips with bread on side, with coffee. £18!! Came with instant. Gravy which was awful. Plonked on table with no hesitance. Appalling service and price for a sausage sandwich .Never again .

December 2, 2023
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Reply from Dobbies Garden Centres - Leicester

Hi Leigh,

Thanks for taking the time to review Dobbies.

I'm sorry that your visit to the restaurant was not enjoyable and that the food quality was below par.

Your feedback will be shared with the store so that they can look into what happened on this particular day.

Team Dobbies

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Staff need to be aware of terms of offers so they do not give incorrect information

visited yesterday to take advantage of the 30% off Christmas items deal. I had read that Waitrose items were not included in the deal. I was interested in the Christmas Cakes which priced at £12.49 are not cheap, and i was discussing their good review with a member of staff who assured me anything on the Christmas food table was included in the 30% off deal. On checking my bill they were not included so three items cost £18. On speaking to the Store Manager to suggest the staff are made aware, the attitude was oh well, the deal is over now!

November 28, 2023
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Reply from Dobbies Garden Centres - Leicester

Hi Heather,

Sorry to hear you had pricing issues in our Leicester store.

Please feel free to contact Customer Services direct and we can take a look for you.

Team Dobbies

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Understaffed

We visited the rothley branch of the restaurant on Saturday 28th October, The restaurant is very understaffed closed the kitchen at 3pm because they had a Halloween party on but didn’t inform the customers until we got to the front of the line.

October 28, 2023
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Reply from Dobbies Garden Centres - Leicester

Hi Sharon,

Thanks for taking the time to review Dobbies.

It's unfortunate that you encountered issues when you visited our Rothley restaurant.

I'll share your comments with the store so that they can pick this up.

Thanks again
Team Dobbies

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The driveway into Dobbies needs…

The driveway into Dobbies needs repairing it is so bad! Did not know the Dobbies card expired after a year! Staff were rude when I asked for my free coffees as I was unaware it had expired. Put me off don't think I will bother going again!

October 25, 2023
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Reply from Dobbies Garden Centres - Leicester

Hi Luke,

Thanks for your feedback about the driveway into store.

With regards to your membership please contact us at Customer Services and one of the team will look into this for you.

Thanks again
Team Dobbies

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

we always head for the restaurant for…

we always head for the restaurant for our 'free' coffees
with one of wonderful selection of cakes of course. Staff are so helpful and friendly. we enjoy a leisurely walk around again chatting to the staff even if they are busy they find time to help and advise. the staff at Rothley seem to enjoy their work too.

September 24, 2023
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Never again !!

Not been to Dobbies in long time !

Already written review via google!

We won't be returning (Ever)

Karen thanks for your reply via my google review, but tried main website.

Just like your store "Completley unhelpful and waste of time"

Other members please see my google review.

September 21, 2023
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