Still in it's infancy, this garden centre although slowly expanding with the usual items required…read morefor gardening, plus summer houses, sheds, hot tubs etc. has a gem in it's coffee shop, the food is excellent, and appears to be all home made, you'll never wait any longer than a couple of minutes to be served as there are plenty of obliging, pleasant, staff. and as as far I could make out the dearest item on the menu was around £4.50p., and a plate of home made soup (2 choices) was only £1.95. It would appear to be a big favourite with those of local knowledge, and is ideally situated for passing trade. The M8 motorway is two minutes away, so for those on a journey and in need of a break - a much better option than the motorway stops. Highly Recommended.

I'm not a huge fan of gardening.Browsing the shelves for some nice chrysanthemum's isn't really my…read morebag at all, so I wasn't too enthralled by the suggestion of a trip to Greenside in Newarthill. If you have read any of my previous reviews, you might realise that there is one constant in my life that I do like. No, make that Love. And that constant is cake. I'm not a fussy cake eater; I like chocolate, sponge, cream, cheese, apple, caramel, empire, anything along those lines, really. So when I clapped eyes on the cafe in the centre I was more than pleasantly surprised by the cake selection. They have a really large cafe, almost as big as the garden centre section, which does a range of hot meals, light lunches, soups and drinks, as well as the aforementioned cakes. We took a seat, had a flick through the menu, and went up to the counter to order. I decided on some lentil soup and a roll, which was really good. It was home made too, something which the cafe prides itself on. My mum had a cheese and pineapple toastie, which looked dynamite, it was oozing cheese and had a big salad and crisps along side it. Her silence seemed to signify that she enjoyed it. Then it was cake time. My mum is a top class cake maker, and my dad is a baker by profession, so I come from a good stock of bun mixers. I haven't found my passion for baking yet, but I'm sure when I do, I'll be a natural. My mum actually got her banoffee pie recipe from the woman who runs this cafe, after tasting a slice one lunchtime. My mum's banoffee pie is renowned amongst friends and family as the best desert, ever! We went up to the cake counter and perused the fine display of goodies. They have loads, from wee mini trifles to millionaire's shortbread, and carrot cake. They have different cakes on every day, which keeps you guessing what the next delight will be! I went for the mandarin cheesecake, and came away with a huge lump for just over £1.50! It was absolutely, dribbling-into-a-napkin worthy of some coveted cheesecake prize. The base was crumbly and buttery, the cheesecake itself was thick and creamy, laced with orangey bits, and the jelly like topping was packed full of little mandarin segments, bursting with juice. It really was amazing. This place is not just restricted to lunch. They also have plants, and all the gardeny stuff a garden centre usually has. Located within the unit is a beauticians, which is a nice touch, and a kids soft play area, brilliant to chuck the kiddies in if you fancy a cuppa in peace. There is also a little gift section, selling candles and crockery, cards and china. It's all pretty expensive, but nice and unique for a birthday gift. My mum tells me that the plants she's bought from here have never failed her, and she wouldn't buy them from anywhere else. And my mum knows her plants. Recommended! It's a lovely wee afternoon out and really not as boring as some garden centres tend to be!

I'm not much of a Gardener but when I come here I can't help but look at all the new stock they…read morehave in home decor and cooking/baking utensils. I usually come here with my gran (a regular visitor). Their cafe offers fantastic home made lunches and cakes. It's very simple but great quality. Especially the cakes! A nice place for lunch or for a cup of tea. The service can't be beaten, very friendly local staff.

I came here for the first time two days ago and had a delightful two hours! I had expected a basic…read moregarden centre full of pots and plants and little else, but this place is full of high-quality beautiful gifts: china, glass, ornaments, homewares, books, jewellery and so much more! There is a gorgeous cafe as well my husband and I had lunch there and everything was so fresh and delicious (especially the most glorious cream cakes imaginable!!!). We bought some treats to bring home as well from the chilled cabinet, including Findlater's vegetable pate (something you can't find easily elsewhere). Of course, there are plenty of gardening tools, accessories and beautiful plants for sale, both for indoors and the garden. The staff are very helpful too. We asked for a couple of plants we couldn't find and the assistant insisted on phoning someone to see if they could track them down for us. It's found on the Ayr road going a few miles out of Kilmarnock, and there's a large car park at the front. (I'm sure it won't be long until we go over there again!)

Great place for shrubs and plants ,staff are helpful i was using them when i had my landscaping…read morebusiness Mc LAREN landscapes but now im retired but i still use them for anything i have to do in my garden,

As a garden centre this is a bit of a disappointment. The range is limited. However, as a shop for…read moreornaments or household gifts the range is fair. Parking is good. The cafe is fairly good and the home made meals are good.

Breakfast facilities etc. Brilliant buffet fry up drinks. A bit pricey on some things in store. Has…read moreits bargains too. But lovely and great quality stuff.

How do you describe a place like this?…read more First it is next to Ikea - that Swedish Monolith of low priced furniture. Ikea is the type of place where you enter and immediately think that this place could change your life for the better. Just buy a couch and set of throw cushions and you could be as happy as a Swede. Dobbies is similar in scope. It reminds you that there is a big world outside of your living room and you have been neglecting it. You should have been in the garden - digging, weeding planting and feeding the birds. Why have you been playing Xbox? Don't you know that your lawn needs feeding? Ikea reminds you how shit your life is - Dobbies tells you how shit your garden is. How can they call this a Garden centre though? Yes, it has plants and all things plants related but it also carries a lot of other stuff. Why sell meat in a Garden Centre, or coffee, or any of this other stuff? In some sense it may be better to call this the gift centre of Dobbies. You would not go here to buy a pound of coffee for your morning cup but you may pick up a bag of expensive specialist coffee for a friend. Same for beers and booze. Dobbies is self contained with a massive building and outside area for larger plants, aggregate and sheds. Pretty impressive and (when I went there) extremely busy. Now I have made my opinions known about Garden Centres (tea rooms where you can buy plants). I also have let folks know where I would prefer that they bought their rose bushes and tomato plants (Erskine). But this Dobbies powerhouse does a very good job and they try to be environmentally friendly from the materials used in the construction to the parking lot outside. Am I a little bit upset when you look at the massive parking lot at Dobbies and the tiny one at Erskine. Yeah a bit. If you travelled a little ways down the Clyde, you could buy your plants and help some folks that need it. Just think about it. No guilt here, just saying.

Great garden centre - with an absolutely beaufiful Christmas display…read more Although a bit out of the way - (only really accessible by car), this garden centre has a great variety of seeds, equipment, garden furniture, water features, seed potatoes, etc, etc. There is also a cafe at the back of the shop - which serves great homemade soup - and their homebaking is absolutely delicious. This is one of the few places in Kilmarnock to sell homebaking in packets - situated right at the front door to tempt you in the way in. Extremely friendly staff, personal service - and great at Christmas when they black out a section of the shop for their decorations and lights.

Lovely cafe. Located on the road in law Scotland. The cafe is part of a huge feed pottery and…read moreclothing center all with the same name. Lots of stuff to buy and look at through this massive place. We stopped in for tea and dessert you order at a counter and they bring you the food very clean and newer chairs tables and silverware. It is a bit pricey however. A standard eggs bacon potatoes and bread type breakfast is $16 + price wise. But, it's well worth the look!

I love this garden centre in heart of Clyde valley. The gift shop always has lots of interesting…read moregift ideas and the tearoom sells the best homemade cakes I've over tasted. Worth a drive to sample!

Really good dobbies garden centre! Would definately…read morerecommend visiting the coffee shop! Cakes are to die for! Nice service and clean coffee shop! Not really a garden person but the store inside is great for books, gifts and has a good selection of yankee candles. Dobbies is great at xmas, fab candles, table and home decorations!

I love shopping ( and eating ) in Dobbies. The staff are always so nice and helpfulread more

The food at The Buttery at the Silverbirch Garden Centre is fab... best on the Clydeside &…read morereasonable price-wise. Ambience is fab too... a lovely wee coffeeshop with loads of wood & stone. Fab place for brunch. Tx

This has got to be the nicest garden centre EVER! The stock is amazing. Beautiful range of Xmas…read morestock at the moment. Nicest Xmas ornaments I've ever seen.