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The Secret Garden Tearoom
100/100 (5 ratings)
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British
Cafe
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CafƩ
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Cheap Eats
"Had amazing cake, lemon and very generous portions. Also great fruit scone. Have had breakfast delivered hot, fresh lovely..."
Joanna Tobin
"Posto molto bello, tenuto molto bene, pulito, personale..."
Marina Vancini
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Joshua Torr
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kaley oellermann
Niecey's Pantry
100/100 (15 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Healthy
British
Cafe
Cafe
Healthy
British
CafƩ
British
Healthy
"Nicest, cleanest, coziest coffee shop in town. The friendly owners look after the business which is quality..."
Toia Barbella
"Delicious lunch, super friendly staff, reasonable..."
Sophie Pemberton
"Iā€™ve tried many of the cafeā€™s in town, but this is the best. The staff are just fabulous and the food and drinks are amazing. I canā€™t rate them..."
Patrick Deadman
"Very nice lunch and tea and coffee. Hidden gem, run by lovely people. Good value for money. Support small independent businesses instead of big..."
Dave Allen
"Lovely little place , very clean , friendly staff the food was very good and a lovely cup of..."
Lorraine Finch
"A great little coffee friendly staff and delicious food I definitely going back to dine there..."
Patrizia Ricco
"Very clean Coffee shop , staff very..."
Richard Longobardi
"Perfect! Good coffee and the cake..."
Claire Fuller
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Ed Newton
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Timbers
100/100 (2448 ratings)
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Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
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Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
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Dinner
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Brunch
Breakfast
Lamb Shank
Ribs
Chocolate Fudge Cake
Curry chicken
Curry
Strawberry Milkshake
Cajun Chicken Skewers
Hunters chicken
Steak&Ale Pie
Juice
Sandwiches
Crumble and Custard
Burger
Chocolate Brownie & Ice Cream
Toasts
Sausages and Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Beef
Ham & Cheese Omelette
Omelette
Apple Crumble & Custard
Baguette
Halloumi Tomato and Pesto Toastie
Lasagne
Dumplings
Quiche
Cakes
Lamb
Salad
Chicken tikka masala
english breakfast
Latte
Soup of the Day
Sit down
CafƩ
British
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Serves Alcohol
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"Had a lovely meal here yesterday. Thank you to the lovely waitress that pushed our food through a bit quicker as one of us had a hair appt. Lovely..."
Debbie Lane
"This is the only restaurant in town that serves the best food at the best prices and the best staff ever. If you haven't tried it you don't know what..."
Tim King
"Excellent food, polite and friendly staff - although I only had a sandwich and soup I didn't feel the need to have a cooked meal that evening, it was..."
Pauline Melville
"Totally recommend this place the food was superb and the service was..."
Wayne Smudger Smith
"Had the roast beef on Sunday. Great food, great service and very reasonably priced. Can't recommend..."
Adam Sillitoe
"Lovely little restaurant, great food and friendly staff. Great experience, will definitely visit again..."
Sherree Kemp
"Great breakfast and lunch food, been here about 6 times now, never fails to impress, keep up the good work..."
Andrew Wright
"Love this place the beef stew and dumplings are to die for X great staff..."
Tracie Scarth
"Fantastic place with fantastic staff and delicious food!!! Highly recommend you should visit..."
Louise Thomas
"Well done Timbers,Great staff.perfect food.I would recommend..."
John Faint
"Best place in town if you want Great food. Great staff, We go there lots. Never had a bad experience. Highly..."
Steven Cairns
"First time in Timbers to day. Daughter treated The Wife and me to breakfast. (Thank Gemma Simmons) Good food, good coffee and good service. Will be..."
Brian Simmons
"Great English-looking restaurant, friendly staff and very good English food! Looks very cozy and local as..."
Rebecca Hansen Nicolaou
"The food itā€™s delicious, the staff very friendly and the place itā€™s very clean. They have very accessible prices. Definitely..."
Alexandra Cristina
"First visit, used Groupon Voucher. Had issues trying to book both on the Groupon Reservation Platform and the Web Site, but e mailed venue and they..."
Lee Williams
"Very cute place, reasonably priced. Suitable for gluten free coeliacs. Amazing syrup pudding! Will be..."
Amy Tindall
"Me and my partner came here for the first last week and weā€™re so impressed with how good the food tasted and how lovely all the staff were. We came..."
Lauren Bashford
"I was given a voucher as a gift for afternoon tea at Timbers. Myself and my best friend had a lovely time. There was a good selection of sandwiches..."
Victoria Evans
"Lovely traditional lunch place in pleasant old timber framed house where you can find some peace and a quiet family buzz at the same time. The dishes..."
Ada Nifosi
"There where 7 of us booked in for breakfast to celebrate my sons 30th birthday. We all had a wonderful breakfast the food was fantastic especially..."
Claire Upson
"Sunday roast is very good value (Ā£10 for a beef one) compared to pubs like Greene King ones. Atmosphere is cosy. Lovely wooden beams. Traditional..."
Charlotte Lewis
"Came here in a party of 7 to celebrate my 30th birthday with the grandparents, and itā€™s true what they say about the quality of the breakfasts!..."
Ryan Metcalfe
"Absolutely loved eating here. I happened to order for delivery from them and realised how good they were for gluten free and how good the food was,..."
Chloe Banham
Roo's
100/100 (8 ratings)
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Cafe
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CafƩ
Cheap Eats
Caffe Sala
100/100 (3871 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Vegan Bakewell Tart
Juice & Smoothies
Cheese and Onion Croissant
Granary Toast and Marmalade
Vegan Cake Selection
Cakes
Gluten Free Banana and Caramel Cake Coffee and Walnut Cake
Juice & Smoothies
Paninis
Sala Burger
Coffee Cake
Espresso
Chai Latte
ice tea
Salad
Strawberry Cake
soya decaf mocha
Sprinkles
Black Coffee
Coffee and Cakes
Oat Milk Flat White
Mediterranean Vegetable Tart with Salad
Hummus
Flat White and Coconut Brownie
Coronation No-Chicken Bagel
Hummus and Avocado Bagels
CafƩ
British
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Seating
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"A wonderful experience in the cafe, with delicious food and excellent coffee. The coconut brownie and the Mediterranean Vegetable tart come highly..."
Riley Tang
"Beautiful stop for coffee and cake in a relaxed environment, looking g forward to taking my son as the cake selection is great for vegan..."
Anon O mouse
"Amazing vegan cafe based in Colchester town centre. Sophie allowed us to hold part of our event at the cafe when we were struggling to find suitable..."
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"Sophie made a cake for our dairy free guests at our wedding and it looked and tasted amazing. Due to guest numbers changing we had to book quite last..."
David Havis
"Great little place. Staff really friendly and make you feel welcome. Nice selection of cakes with vegan options too, and the coffee tasted great. I..."
Erin cooper
"Great coffee, cakes to die for! And itā€™s all vegan! Almost feels weird having too much choice on the menu. Friendly staff. Nice cozy little nooks..."
Laura Trusson
"See images of the fruit smoothie, earl grey tea here, the cake and panini did not survive long enough for me to take a photo! Great vegan..."
Lady Tottington
"Quick coffee stop at Caffe Sala, had me try the Honeycomb latte and the Sticky Toffee Biscoff slice. It was truly delicious and hit all the right..."
Charlie Garnish
"Visited for lunch with my partner and had an amazing meal. Everything on their menu is completely vegan but you wouldn't know it from the taste. We..."
Peter Warner
"Best chai latte ever, really enjoyed vegan..."
Thilini perera
"Food simple but you can feel they put heart in all dishes. The cheese melt exactly right texture and the pitta bread crispy toasted ! Pumpkin spices..."
Yui Cho
"Great coffee and I love not having to pay extra for plant milk. You can't even tell that the cakes are..."
Steph Monk
"The food and drinks selection has quite a variety to pick from. I've eaten here a lot now, so have been able to try most things. Most of it is..."
Mundane Cat
"Always busy in here! Very Friendly Staff and pleasant selection of breakfast items, Lunches and cakes. I like to check out the Gluten -free options..."
darron welch
"Warm welcome, good vibes, made my croissant into a meal, amazing vegan cake, wasn't surprised they had almond and coconut milk either. Win..."
Charlotte Glass
"Second visit there, first since the pandemic and expected delicious vegan options like we've had before. Turns out it's now completely vegan. Nice to..."
Peter Student
Slice
99/100 (889 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Tuna Melt Panini
Bagel
Mexican Meatball Soup of the Day
Cappuccino
Full english breakfast
Juice
Salad
Toasts
Baguette
Sit down
CafƩ
British
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Television
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"I had a lovely breakfast in here. Full English with s cup of tea for Ā£4.25. All staff were lovely and the food was..."
Helen Hodkinson
"Ate here today for the first time, had a Bacon, Brie and Cranberry Sauce Baguette and a hot chocolate, all of it was delicious, service was great and..."
Jo Beck
"Great value for money and lovely food!! Glad to have found Slice..."
Sadie Marie Playle
"Lovely grub, and even lovelier staff. I took my mother there today and we were very impressed with our service. We'll definitely make visiting SLICE..."
Clinton O'Shea
"My whole family enjoyed a lovely lunch today at The Slice. The chorizo bagel was delicious (can highly recommend) and the service by the lovely..."
Suzanne Goody Howlett
"Ive been here twice in past week.They kindly blended my red thai chicken soup to help with my eating issues :-). All for places that go the extra..."
Kaz Ward
"Love it in here. Couldn't agree more with Kaz about service. Brilliant since Alice took over..."
Chris Bulman
"Lovely breakfast. Nice and Friendly staff. I left full and..."
Julie Luu
"Lovely little caf in Colchester. Their full English is excellent. Service and pricing are also..."
Nick Kidd
"Lovely food. Eggs cooked perfectly. This is my go to place for..."
Angie Cross
"Iev been coming here for years and itā€™s always delivered amazing food with even better customer service and a great atmosphere. BY FAR my favourite..."
Tilly Somervell
"Just popped in for a Full English was really really nice! The vanilla milkshakes and the Blended Ice Mocha was lovely too. Very friendly..."
Jordan Gardner
"Wonderful little place, really affordable and great food. Perfect selection of food and drinks. Staff very freindly. The place is always immaculate..."
Blaq Asphalt
"Very traditional friendly english cafe . Serves well priced delicious..."
Lionheart
"Friendly staff and my bacon sandwich is excellent. I will keep going back for the food, staff and relaxed..."
Brian Porter
"Delicious and always clean & tidy, quick & freshly made food, nice..."
Laura Day
"Always have lunch here when in town. Great family run business. Always friendly and helpful. Nothing too much trouble for them. Great menu and cater..."
Lisa McHugh
"This cafe is exceptional, the staff are all lovely and the food is really nice, highly recommended..."
Caron Lynch
"Great place for a quick..."
Les Clark
"An excellent cup of coffee and well priced. The staff are very welcoming and it has a lovely friendly..."
Jan Martin
"Was visiting friends in Colchester and they recommended Slice for a quality breakfast, I was not disappointed, great value for money and spot on..."
neil richardson
"Really enjoyed my delicious prawn baguette and lovely coffee upstairs in this nice cafe. Quick, pleasant service, clean and reasonable prices...."
Babs W
"Brilliant service and food The prices are very reasonable as well..."
Susan Young
"It is a nice little place for a workmanlike breakfast. I can recommend..."
Nigel Brown
"Very friendly and polite staff. Good choice of food and reasonably..."
H Birch
The Art Cafe
99/100 (1922 ratings)
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Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Baguette
Sandwiches
Carrot Cake
Cakes
Salad
Crab
Sit down
CafƩ
British
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"What a smashing little cafe. Everything we had was of the highest quality. The staff were very friendly and professional. I'd highly recommend this..."
Nigel Brown
"Visited the Art Cafe in Mersea on a Friday Morning and was not disappointed. Seating inside and outside on the side of the road that was buzzing not..."
Grant
"Recently l had a fish finger sandwich and scone here and they were both delicious! I would recommend coming..."
Peter Cowling
"We came back twice on a recent visit to Mersea island. The coffee and food are great and itā€™s dog friendly šŸ• First visit we tried the Bubble..."
Kylee Kotyk
"Many thanks to Maggie and the team for a wonderful breakfast. Felt very welcome, service with a laugh and a smile. Accommodated us all nicely with..."
Ryan Wells
"I absolutely love everything about this place. The staff are so friendly and welcoming and the atmosphere very organic and quire magical in a very..."
Claire Baker
"A fabulous and best breakfast on the island, provided by very friendly and accommodating staff. Highly recommend the full breakfast with bubble and..."
Bon W
"lovely little place. brilliant art on the walls. very clean. very warm welcome. pleasant staff. good looking menu. parking is a bit hit and miss..."
Elmsy
"Our family's favourite. Highly recommended little Cafe, a perfect little gem. Great atmosphere and a polite waiting personnel truly makes this place..."
Judit T
"We popped by for lunch after a stroll on Monkey beach and the food was amazing. Generous side salad and coleslaw. Outside seating dog friendly with a..."
Mandy Pinnick
"Visited for a take away Cornish pastie and a brownie each. Staff friendly and nice selection of cakes/sandwiches. We had a non gluten-free brownie..."
Sue Vogt-Skard
"What a great find. Would highly recommend the fish finger sandwiches. Our two dogs were also made very..."
Dave
"Enjoyed a gluten-free banana and walnut bread here with my Americano coffee . The Staff are very friendly and..."
darron welch
"Lovely place to stop. Very popular, good food and great service..."
Sarah Tonks
"20 years old and better every time. Great place, lovely people. Go to West Mersea, just for lunch at The Art..."
Roger Goscomb
"Lovely food, tea and coffee. Great decor and good customer..."
Jack and Rav
"What a brilliant Cafe this is! Great food menu, attentive staff and quick service. A real little..."
Chrissie Wingrave
"Insanely good, food and drinks were incredible, definitely recommend the Victoria sponge..."
Tom Jerry
"Fabulous staff and great Tea. Their own blen Earl Grey is very refreshing and you can buy some to take home with you. Also their Cream Tea and Bread..."
Me You
Claudius Gateway
99/100 (212 ratings)
Restaurants
Coffee & Tea
British
Cafe
"Absolutely love it we always go here now when we come to town. The lattes and the Hazelnut Lattes are superb. Well above "average", we enjoy them so..."
Lucy Vearer
"A great view of the castle and an amazing archeological discovery that has been revealed and interestingly brought to life. The hot chocolate is also..."
Emma Hawes
"Great food, staff are all very friendly and knowledgeable about the..."
Luke Cheah
"Great slice of our towns history ļæ½ & Friendly..."
Chris de Nijs
"Great coffee with great history and service, all 3 in..."
Nick Wildman
"Very close to the castle entrance, super friendly and informative staff, and a fantastic rear area with glass floors to view the Roman foundations..."
James Robert Dylan
"Two excellent and inexpensive bacon rolls to eat in with a tea and a coffee. Staff friendly, tea served in a mug ready to drink, not supplied in kit..."
Conrad Harcourt
"We had a nice snack there. The staff are very friendly and extremely interesting to see the archaeological dig at the back. Prices reasonable. Worth..."
Francesca Lui
"Best salted beef bagel. Really lovely cafe right next to Colchester Castle with historic surprise in the back..."
Lilac Spinney
"This place has been reopened and money earnt is given to helping the homeless. Vic is doing a good job making Coffees, sandwiches, jacket potatoes to..."
darron welch
"Very friendly staff. Great service. There is the added bonus of seeing Roman..."
Daryl Hinds
"It's now called The Holy Bagel and we went for coffee only. I wished I hadn't had breakfast as I found out they do salt beef bagels/paninis and other..."
Joanna Carr
"Excellent customer service, great coffee, and ideal location for the Castle and..."
adrian
"Large cafe just across from Castle Museum. Tea, coffee, cakes & simple meals. Also contains remains of foundations of Claudian Gateway & Portico...."
Doug Neilson
"Fantastic cream tea and a strong but smooth coffee. Really really good price. A good pick me up befor shopping. Amazing Roman ruins on display so..."
Dean Jones
Hollies Bakery
98/100 (86 ratings)
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Fast food
Deli
British
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Deli
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"Beautiful little Bakers just outside Colchester on the way to mersea which is definitely worth a detour. Lovely range of breads and also warm..."
Grant
"Lovely Bakery little bit pricey but worth it..."
Julie Light
"Always friendly and prompt service. The pastry on the pasties n pies is second to none. Wish mine came out like that! Only problem is the cakes look..."
Emma Arrowsmith
"Telephoned the bakery looking for Chelsea buns as you can't seem to buy them locally anymore (other than a couple of Supermarkets that have them..."
Sheryl Myall
"Been going here for years and years, normally amazing recently there's been a chemical taste on the food and the bags smell of it too...not sure if..."
Megan
"Very warm welcome from staff upon a spontaneous visit. A wide selection of sweet and savoury treats along with bread selection. Would definitely..."
Daniel Milner
"Very hospitable service, happy to let you know about ingredients and allergies, etc. Their granary loaf melts in your mouth and their cakes hit the..."
James Mark Osborne
"Excellent Service And Delicious Treats. Lovely Young Lady Is Always Happy And Helpful, Itā€™s A Bonus Really That Everythingā€™s Tastes Amazing Nice..."
Danny Graney
"Absolutely amazing cakes in there just astonishing how tasty they are. Definitely the place to go in Colchester for..."
Ryan Clark
"Very nice but quite..."
Craig Turp
Cakehole Mersea
98/100 (146 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
CafƩ
"Great bread, cheese straws are fantastic, and lovely..."
Sue Cullum
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Stuart Demmon
The Race Cafe
98/100 (483 ratings)
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Cafe
Cafe
Lunch
Brunch
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CafƩ
Accepts Credit Cards
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Breakfast
Lunch
"Delt with Ray . And he was extremely helpfull. Turned up at 2pm and within 90 mims was riding bike out of showroom . And it was extremely busy on..."
Craig Dale
"Able to spend plenty of time browsing bikes without being hassled by sales staff, but then when I wanted it, friendly, helpful and professional..."
Alan Davies
"Sam was brilliant from start to finish, even though I was a tricky customer! Ordering and collection were both hassle free and I was made to feel..."
Joanne Mitchell
"From choosing the new bike amongst the big selection they have to offer in store to picking it up was a complete professional, helpful and friendly..."
Paul Skutch
"Fantastic Assistance from Daiga at Kawasaki Colchester! Review: I recently purchased a Royal Enfield Himalayan motorcycle from Kawasaki Colchester,..."
Lucas Magalhaes
"Great service from the staff at Colchester Kawasaki. I was served by Ray Wells who made buying my first new bike an quite a few years a smooth and..."
Mike Robertson
"Brilliant service from Andy T and the team. No problem with delivery and pick up. All the way through keep updated and I would recommend them if..."
Jason Wallace
"So I took the plunge and bought a motorbike online for the first time, choosing to buy a brand new Kawasaki Versys 650 since it was sort of a dream..."
Ivo Ganev
"Great service , knowledgable sales staff. And price was very competitive. Thanks I am really pleased with the..."
Martin Walker
"Very good and efficient service. I traded my old bike in at a good price and got a Kawasaki z650. I had lots of fantastic trips on the bike since...."
A P
"Very pleased and happy with the whole experience, from my first email then telephone call I was given concise and accurate information in a..."
Francis
"The whole experience was very straight forward and the sales lady DIAGA was..."
kevin jeffries
"Had rear tyre fitted to my bike it turned out it would not be delivered to the shop till the late morning. There customer care was excellent I was..."
nicholas baker
"Thanks Andy T and your team ,I brought a z900rs without seeing it , to me the bike was better than described when I saw it,and rides spot on, it was..."
Dave Ball
"Brilliant service from Scott at Colchester Kawasaki. Replied to my email straight away and was able to book me in for an MOT straight away. I had a..."
Chris Rail
"Bought a new Royal Enfield here, Ray dealt with me. Seamless haste free purchase, everything done in a timely professional manner. Recommend 100%..."
Hugh
"The staff are all lovely and helpful, I want to say a massive thanks to Ray, he has been helping me even after I bought my bike making sure..."
alex levett
Whoop Tea Do!
97/100 (307 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
British
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Salad
Cakes
"A fabulously welcoming eating venue. The staff are polite, attentive with a plentiful touch of humour. Very much a homely atmosphere with superb home..."
Michael Wigley
"I love this tea room & visit a few times every time I stay in Earls Colne, going there Wednesday with a friend again. Can't fault it food is lovely &..."
Julie Inkersole
"Just want to say that after visiting earls colne this week was very sad to see that the tearoom is going to be sold on. Kelly & John are a lovely..."
Julie Inkersole
"This duo have saved the High Street! A fab cafe always offering a great range of food and drink. Loads of veggie stuff for me and loads of hand..."
Aimee Temperley
"Visited this cafƩ with a group of cyclists and we had a very warm welcome. The coffee and bacon sandwiches were very good. Highly..."
Ali G
"Nice friendly atmosphere. Lovely staff. Great cake. Cracking..."
Dave Willingham
"Excellent food that's reasonably priced with friendly staff. A lovely local..."
Robert Haynes
"Massive scones. And very friendly staff, eager to help. They also serve proper loose tea - remember to use the..."
Phil Hurst
"Lovely friendly eating place ,food is freshly made as are the fantastic home made..."
ann may
"Lovely tea room. Great breakfast. Helpful staff. Recently added..."
Kevin Bishop
Cafe Med
96/100 (1678 ratings)
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British
Cafe
Mediterranean
Turkish
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Healthy
Gluten Free Options
Mediterranean
Turkish
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Mezze Platter for Two
Salad
Falafel
Avocado on Toast with Bacon and Poached Eggs
Cakes
Crushed Avacado
Tea
Salad
Goats Cheese and Fig Salad and a Full English Breakfast
baklava
Latte
Prawns
Hummus
Sit down
Healthy
Mediterranean
Turkish
CafƩ
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Brunch
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Mid-range
"Such a friendly little cafe. Made to feel very welcome by all the staff. Prices were very resonable for the amount of food you recieved. Service was..."
Ali Leeson
"Just found this little gem, excellent food and friendly service will definitely be back..."
Lesleyandsteve Wanderers
"Lovely atmosphere great service and a wicked cup of..."
Stephen Oliver
"Excellent food, freshly cooked, by an enthusiastic team....will be going back :) Meatballs..."
De Sinsky
"Great quality, fresh ingredients, superb lunch, tea, baklava and Turkish coffee. Staff friendly and welcoming. Thank you and be back..."
Edward Hyde
"As a nice warm day, sat outside in their front courtyard. Very nice little area that you can also watch the street go by. Had a lovely platter, good..."
Richard Twydell
"Cannot fault this restaurant. Every single dish I've had has been excellent. Friendly staff, lovely atmosphere, great food. A..."
carole GUNFIELD
"I went on the strength of the reviews. Sat outside quick service, a bit dissappointed they didn't have tanzikie. Very nice dressing on the side..."
Tim Marshall
"Charming little spot with great food and plenty of vegetarian options. I love that the owner and the staff are always willing to have a chat and..."
Steph Monk
"Tried this since new ownership. We had a full breakfast (loved the bubble & squeak) and avocado on toast with crispy bacon and poached egg. It was..."
Linda Lo Castro
"After waanting to eat here for ages I finally went today and i have to say its amazing! Really extensive menu with hot or cold dishes, sandwiches and..."
Molly D
"Great food and service. Much better than Cafe 21! Would highly recommend the Fig and goats cheese..."
versionfilm
"Very good and plentiful home cooked food. Good chef who cooks properly from scratch and is knowledge about the cuisine. Good prices too. The..."
Arlene Adkins
"Had a fantastic Mediterranean evening on Sat. Lovely food. Catered well for both meat eaters and vegetarian. Lovely summer evening so we were lucky..."
Sarah Hill
The Coffee House 211
96/100 (801 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
British
Cafe
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheese and Beans on Toast with a Side if Bacon
Sandwiches
Cakes
Bakery
Paninis
Strawberries
Tea
Vegetarian English Breakfast
Egg and Bacon on Multisead
Cappuccino
Ham and Coleslaw Sandwich on Homemade Multiseed Bread
Pastries
Prawn and Seafood Sauce Salad Sandwiches on Multiseed Bread
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B1 Breakfast
croissants
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"Had a B2 breakfast that was flippen awesome ! Crispy bacon , succulent sausages and perfectly cooked soft eggs šŸ‘šŸ½thanks..."
Gabriel Lombard
"First time popping in.. really friendly welcoming and fresh and tasty cooked breakfasts to order.. really clean and cosy.. canā€™t beat a bacon..."
Lucian Harris-Antwis
"Love that this place does non dairy decaf cappuccino. Great prices and service. Can't fault at..."
Tracy Bacon
"Excellent staff, i love the money tree idea, superb coffee. Sit inside or outside. Freshly baked bread. Opens in the morning so great for a quick..."
Christopher Blomeley
"Great independent business, very friendly and helpful, lovely food and coffee freshly prepared. Local regular customers were chatting away and..."
Ciaran Kelly
"Itā€™s a little coffee shop serving breakfast, cake and coffee in the community. Pay in advance is available here for helping someone needing warmth..."
Vincent Wong
"Delicious food & very nice lady running the shop. Would recommend if you're in the area and need good food or got..."
Swordsmen
"Had tea and jaffa cake sponge slice, very nice and prompt , polite service. Sat outside and and enjoyed. Would recommend and visit again...."
gok clumb
"This place is exquisite and holds some of the finest delights in the uk , Izzy was very nice and the service was impeccable, truly worth the money..."
KingWEG
"Great little find, great food and a real family feel to the..."
Michael Powell
"It's small but popular with local families and businesses alike. Really good coffee and very nice breakfast muffins. A good simple place for very..."
gareth ricketts
"Great little local bakery and coffee stop. Amazing breakfast..."
Diana Warren
"Lovely little place, really nice and friendly and nice seating and tables. Decent menu and some lovely looking cakes too: went in this morning for a..."
Dee
"Bakoffee catered for a church event, were very efficient and the food..."
Owen Hay
"Lovely food & drink and I love the menu. Nice..."
Barry Delight
"Lovely family run business, fresh food, great service and good..."
Tris Hardwick
"This cafe was recommended to me by my hairdresser, so I popped in for some lunch. The staff are friendly and the jacket potato was really nice and a..."
Chelsea Ashwell
"Lovely atmosphere, very homely. Good selection of foods, more then I was expecting. All freshly baked goods too. I ordered a panini and white..."
Lith Worrall
"I pass this on a regular basis and always thought I need to try this, well today was the day. Prices are in line with most cafes in town but the..."
dave johns
Harpers Caffe
96/100 (1328 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Kabobs
Sandwiches
Bacon Sandwich
Baked Beans
Cakes
Kabab
Paninis
Chicken Breast Kebab with Rice
Cafe
Cappuccino
Salad
Toasted sandwiches
Toasts
CafƩ
CafƩ
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Fantastic!! Am following slimming world and this cafe is amazing. Can't do enough to help and have a handy menu indicating you to sw friendly items...."
Nicola Rogers
"Lovely place had a wonderful slimming friendly breakfast this morning great friendly staff, an lovely little play corner for the kids will def go..."
Michelle Howard
"Great staff, great food & great owner. Need I say..."
Gregory Edwards
"We stumbled across this little gem a few months ago. Now it's our go to place for a healthy lunch when we're in Colchester and very reasonable too...."
Lorraine Hinderwell
"Only discovered this cafe a few months before I left Colchester, but I tend to pop back if I'm ever in town, and they always remember my name!..."
George Harold Millman
"Lovely little cafe. Staff & owner are all very friendly. The food is fab & also lots of option if you are following a healthy eating plan. Very..."
Terri Enever
"Brilliant food at a great price! And great..."
Toby Scott
"Lovely food, and lovely staff. Prices so reasonable. See you all soon...."
Carol Ann Parker
"Our first visit to Harpers was a great experience. Friendly staff and prompt service. English breakfast was delicious, we will be..."
Sarah Jones Raftery
"Friendly always, good food always, it's the only place we eat lunch in..."
Julia Hyde
"Excellent, independent cafƩ with fresh, tasty food, fantastic service and good pricing. If you haven't been yet, get along and try..."
Bea Marshall
"As always excellent service and a delicious Slimming World friendly lunch! Thoroughly recommend - loads of..."
Alice Turburville
"gone from "do u call this food" (elsewhere) to time for lunch oh look we're near Harpers lets go there (every trip to Colchester) can only think of..."
Anthony King
"Easy to find new meeting place for a Club I belong to.Welcoming Staff and a friendly atmosphere .Food available if required and good clean facilities..."
Parker Home
"Best cafe for pre golf weekend sustenance. Free breakfast if you can run..."
Olly Gark Filmer
"Breakfast at harpers again even ate the crust ( the bread was that good ) which I never do I always say you can tell a good breakfast by the sausage..."
Ingrid Sestak
"Best cafe ever, the staff are so friendly and helpful. My son loves it in here as they have toys than he can play, with while mummy enjoys a yummy..."
Samie Shipley
"Lovely. Excellent food and drink, nice coffee, friendly boss, bloody good Portuguese tart. Freshly made sandwiches are fabulous and the breakfasts..."
Real Soz
"One of my favourite places to go and eat in town, my little boy loves going here too because they have a great little play area for the kids..."
Georgie Roots
"Lovely, fresh food, including slimming style options. Excellent customer service from a small team. Great prices. Highly..."
Chelsey Gardner
"A really good selection of food, really friendly staff and quick service, too. We come here quite a lot when we're in town and we all love..."
Paul Kibble
"Would recommend. So helpful and very..."
Liz Bennett
"Nice friendly staff make things the way you want if you ask. If you have allergies they cater for that too. Food and drinks have always been lovely..."
Kim Arkwright
Bar 82 The Espresso Lounge
96/100 (33 ratings)
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Bar
Cafe
British
Bar
Pub
British
Cafe
Lunch
Breakfast
Bar
Pub
CafƩ
British
Reservations
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had the great pleasure of eating at Bar 82 which was simply great all round. I had the full English breakfast which was fantastic,one of the..."
Vincent Dyer
"Very nice food that always has that extra added for example jacket potato comes with salad and some nachos, thought that was really nice. Reasonable..."
Danielle Powney
"Brilliant place to eat, or even just have a coffee. I thoroughly enjoy my English breakfast which I have had many times, also, if the taste isn't..."
NXT
"Food is amazing, prices are really good and the staff are friendly. I would definitely recommend coming here if you are looking for some tasty food..."
Khia Waterman
"Amazing atmosphere and food! I went in for the first time last week and decided that from now on it's my go to place for lunch..."
Malwina Franczak
"The best full english Iā€™ve ever eaten, top quality ingredients equaling to a delicious taste, highly recommend, 5 stars, thank..."
Shaun Hickman
"delicious wagyu burger and chips .. great atmosphere .. would definitely recommend or come again..."
Cara Latchford
"This is the most lovely place to visit in colchester, the team really look after you and the dood is utterly delightful. Frsh, tasty fantastic..."
Caron Lynch
"Excellent food,good service ,spotlessly clean, relaxed..."
Rosina ward
"it's good to find a place where you get freshly cooked..."
John Cox
"Had a very good breakfast here Really recommend it Looks like could be a good place for later on as a..."
Gareth Evans
"Great bacon and egg doorstop sandwich, side salad with dressing and nachos. Service took a little long but very nice place and great..."
Edward Hyde
"Went with the baby and kids and had the standard jacket potatoes and toasties, must say, for the standard menu choices they give you generous..."
Michaels Channel
"Nice friendly staff, quick services, not quite as fresh bread but very good presentation. Thank..."
Susan Ann Wright
"Was looking for a nice cafe with some decent lunch and not too expensive, food was presented well, ingredients mouth watering and coffee 100%..."
Katie Ireland
"Top cafe, top food, top staff .. food is always amazing .. James &..."
James
"The staff Gemma & Daniel are great, the pancakes were delectable! Definitely recommend..."
Hannah B
"Nice food. Good prices. Polite..."
Kate Melton
"Great food and service. It is the go to for all our staff. Highly..."
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Dice & A Slice
96/100 (777 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Cafe
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Healthy
Vegan Options
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
M&M Blondie Brownie
Cakes
Honeycomb Hot Chocolate Deluxe
Doughnut
jacket potatoes
Afternoon tea
Iced Latte
Katsudon
Strawberry Milkshake
Vegan curry
Orange Hot Chocolate
Cips
Thatchers Haze Cider
Cappuccino and Hot Chocolate on-A-Stick
Tuna Hummus Salad and Chilli Sauce Medley
Honeycomb Late Deluxe
Holy Grail - Brie Bacon and Cranberry Sauce Toasted Wraps
Cinnamon Latte Honeycomb Latte
Steak Pie Chips
CafƩ
Bar
Healthy
CafƩ
British
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Great place for everyone, very extensive selection of board games. You need to pay extra for games as expected. The latte is good, nothing special..."
Muge BN
"Really cool place to relax and play a game or 2 with friends and family. Many tables and comfortable seating options available for different play..."
Matthew Allen
"We had a day out to the Dice and a Slice, we took the family which included the very small people. Place was tidy and well presented and the person..."
Andrew Cartwright
"A cosy little place to lounge with friends, have a coffee and play some board games. The food was really good and we loved the hot chocolate. Very..."
Sonia Richard
"Love coming in here when I visit Colchester. Loads of games to try and play and reasonably priced coffee and..."
Rachel Kitchen
"This is our favourite place to go on our days off. My partner and I visit at least once a week. Incredible selection of Board games available to play..."
Riordan
"Spot on! First time but won't be the last, staff are friendly and food was delicious. HUGE range of games for all age ranges.. Thoroughly enjoyed our..."
Matthew Benham
"Walked past on my way to Colchester Castle with family and thought it looked like the kind of place Iā€™d like to visit, but sadly wouldnā€™t be able..."
Hayley Joanne Bacon
"Really great place, had a friends birthday here, loads of games to play, good food, found some cracking boardgames and had a great..."
Joshua Stafford
"Love this place! Excellent selection of games both to play in the cafƩ & to buy to take home. You can pay to play the games for an hour or the whole..."
Louise Dworschak
"I adore this place. The staff are always friendly and accommodating. Brilliant place to go if you're into board games and you can take your own to..."
Robyn
"A hidden gem! If youā€™re just looking for a cafĆ©, this is nothing special - but itā€™s clean, the prices are reasonable, thereā€™s a surprisingly..."
Thomas
"amazing boardgame cafe, been here loads of times now with tons of good choices and great food and drink..."
Oak
"Me and my partner have been here multiple times and are never dissatisfied. There are a wide range of board games to play and the staff are always..."
Chris Lane
"Our daughter took us to this place that I'd never heard of. We spent an hour trying to figure out how to play a particular game. In the end, we gave..."
Ope Coker
"Excellent selection of games, welcoming staff and a reasonable rate for playing. Good cafe food, selection of hot drinks and hand-made cakes. Games..."
David Ault
"This place is so much fun! Good coffee and food and so many game options!! Going to be spending a lot of time..."
Julia Wald
"Wonderful board game cafe with a huge selection of games, kind and helpful staff, delicious food and reasonable pricing. What more do you..."
Vin
Deli-licious
95/100 (11 ratings)
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Cafe
Cafe
CafƩ
CafƩ
"Amazing recipes which have inspired me to cook and eat healthy. Lovely dishes that are visually awesome and taste even better - they have paved the..."
Gilli Arter
"The whole family just love all of Lindseyā€™s recipes, so quick and easy to put together which is just the ticket when you are a working mum trying..."
maddie johnson
"Lindsey is truly an inspiration. She is creative and passionate about what she does and her down-to-earth approach really does make these recipes so..."
Michelle Warner
"LOVE the recipes, so well thought out and nutritionally balanced even the busiest mum/family can buy in advance and prep/cook easily. I have a very..."
Jane Whitaker
"Having suffered with fluctuating energy levels and yo-yo dieting over the years due to various health issues, I'm thrilled to discover this fantastic..."
Karen Connor
"Eat Unique has given me the confidence to try new ingredients. This is my go to website when Iā€™m stuck on what to cook for my family. Healthy..."
sarah white
"So inspiring & love all the colourful food. Definitely going to be cooking these meals for my family & friends. Well done & will be back to find more..."
Debbie Pearce
"Knowledge of ingredients makes it so much easier to plan some great new recipes, photo's are inviting and great for dairy and gluten free..."
lewis Browning
"Fantastic recipes, amazing photos, easy to follow recipes with a good variety, will definitely be coming back for..."
david Fosker
Bakeoffee
95/100 (1774 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
British
British
Cafe
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Prawn and Seafood Sauce Salad Sandwiches on Multiseed Bread
Bakery
B1 Breakfast
Strawberries
Cheese and Beans on Toast with a Side if Bacon
Potato Salad
Focaccia
Hot Cross Bun
Panini
Squash
Breakfast Sandwich
Vegetarian English Breakfast
Tea
Egg and Bacon on Multisead
Cappuccino
Ham and Coleslaw Sandwich on Homemade Multiseed Bread
Pastries
Scrambled eggs
croissants
Mince pie
British
CafƩ
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
"Had a B2 breakfast that was flippen awesome ! Crispy bacon , succulent sausages and perfectly cooked soft eggs šŸ‘šŸ½thanks..."
Gabriel Lombard
"First time popping in.. really friendly welcoming and fresh and tasty cooked breakfasts to order.. really clean and cosy.. canā€™t beat a bacon..."
Lucian Harris-Antwis
"Love that this place does non dairy decaf cappuccino. Great prices and service. Can't fault at..."
Tracy Bacon
"Excellent staff, i love the money tree idea, superb coffee. Sit inside or outside. Freshly baked bread. Opens in the morning so great for a quick..."
Christopher Blomeley
"Great independent business, very friendly and helpful, lovely food and coffee freshly prepared. Local regular customers were chatting away and..."
Ciaran Kelly
"Itā€™s a little coffee shop serving breakfast, cake and coffee in the community. Pay in advance is available here for helping someone needing warmth..."
Vincent Wong
"Delicious food & very nice lady running the shop. Would recommend if you're in the area and need good food or got..."
Swordsmen
"Had tea and jaffa cake sponge slice, very nice and prompt , polite service. Sat outside and and enjoyed. Would recommend and visit again...."
gok clumb
"This place is exquisite and holds some of the finest delights in the uk , Izzy was very nice and the service was impeccable, truly worth the money..."
KingWEG
"Great little find, great food and a real family feel to the..."
Michael Powell
"It's small but popular with local families and businesses alike. Really good coffee and very nice breakfast muffins. A good simple place for very..."
gareth ricketts
"Great little local bakery and coffee stop. Amazing breakfast..."
Diana Warren
"Lovely little place, really nice and friendly and nice seating and tables. Decent menu and some lovely looking cakes too: went in this morning for a..."
Dee
"Bakoffee catered for a church event, were very efficient and the food..."
Owen Hay
"Lovely food & drink and I love the menu. Nice..."
Barry Delight
"Lovely family run business, fresh food, great service and good..."
Tris Hardwick
"This cafe was recommended to me by my hairdresser, so I popped in for some lunch. The staff are friendly and the jacket potato was really nice and a..."
Chelsea Ashwell
"Lovely atmosphere, very homely. Good selection of foods, more then I was expecting. All freshly baked goods too. I ordered a panini and white..."
Lith Worrall
"I pass this on a regular basis and always thought I need to try this, well today was the day. Prices are in line with most cafes in town but the..."
dave johns
The Gilt Rooms
95/100 (1890 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Toasts
Macarons
Sandwiches
Macaroons
Burger
Cakes
Salad
Sit down
CafƩ
British
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Cash Only
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Private Dining
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Mid-range
"The Gilt Rooms was recommended to us by a friend who held an Alice Afternoon tea for her father's 80th birthday. Loving Mersea already, we decided to..."
Debbie Whatley
"Delicious Peter Rabbit themed afternoon tea and especially delicious dairy free afternoon tea! A great selection of sandwiches, cakes and fresh hot..."
Hannah Newman
"What an absolutely delightful little tea shop. Amazing lunch, nice strong coffee, and cakes to die for. Warm and friendly staff. You must visit here..."
Angela Barker
"I had my second afternoon tea here yesterday, a fantastic Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe theme, and it was the most delicious and creative afternoon..."
Natalie Crofts
"What a gem of a place!! We really enjoyed a scrumptious afternoon tea today. The cakes & sandwiches were amazingly tasty and could easily rival any..."
Carly Goswell
"Why have I not been sooner? Amazing place. The chef was very knowledgeable, really knows her food. Lovely outdoor space beautiful inside room. Great..."
Lynn Rees
"We had a lovely time, the food was amazing espically the homemade cakes. We had scones, sarnies and Oecan and white chocolate cake, to die for. I..."
Tara Redstall
"Just wanted to say a massive thank you to Rosie and her staff for providing a top class afternoon tea last week for my mums 70th birthday. The cakes..."
Caroline Laver
"I had the best ever Birthday Afternoon Tea with my daughter and two granddaughters. The cakes were to die for ... The Wizard of Oz theme was perfect..."
Sue Ansell
"My family and I came here for my partner's 40th and I am so pleased we did! The afternoon tea was delicious and the waitress was so attentive and..."
Katie Robinson
"Me and my sister had an amazing halfternoon tea here, it was so tasty and little scones where a delight, great place Perfect for a bit of..."
Sally Chant
"We had the most amazing Wizard of Oz Afternoon tea. The cakes were beautiful and we felt really special in our own room. Our waitress was lovely and..."
Natasha Brown
"WE were very impressed with the excellent service and food when we came in for my husband's birthday breakfast this morning. The waitress couldn't..."
Anne Scott
"We went to The Gilt Rooms on Sunday for lunch, it was fantastic. There were 5 adults, toddler in high chair and babe in pram and they were very..."
Tom Zammit
"lovely atmosphere on a Friday night. Not to busy but enough to create a nice buzz. Service was excellent by our waitress but unfortunately didn't get..."
Wendy Williams
"My first ever visit to the Gilt room yesterday was a really lovely experience from walking through the door myself and daughter were warmly welcomed...."
Sharon Hurren
"The best afternoon tea I've ever had, we had the Alice in wonderland themed tea party and the attention to detail was brilliant. Delicious food,..."
Rosie Eiken-Duffy
"Ian's food with friends have just had dinner at The Gilt Rooms and it was just perfect. The food was wonderful, the service friendly and attentive. ..."
Ian Jewitt
"We had a lovely themed afternoon tea here today, to celebrate a birthday. We got to enjoy a room to ourselves, which was so lovely and private. The..."
Lorraine Garner
"Note: itā€™s a shame that they will be closing the door after 28 Jul 2023. Really good breakfast that Iā€™ve absolutely enjoy here. The combination..."
Michael Lam
"We went for brunch and didn't need to eat again 'til the evening. Very indulgent scotch pancake stacks. Cakes looked excellent too but sadly didn't..."
Tom Smith
"Such a wonderful little place to eat! They allow dogs in the back garden section and were quick to bring out a little bowl of water for the pooch...."
Karley Tolton
"I went for lunch with my family here and it was amazing, the food was great and the service was indescribable, the woman who served us was so sweet..."
Megan Potter
"Had a wonderful afternoon tea for Mothers Day. Exquisite desserts would not hesitate to come back again. Would definitely recommend The Gilt..."
Maureen Withrington
"Everything about the Gilt room is perfect! Served by a really conscientious friendly young lady. The food was cooked to perfection (American..."
Hannah Lewis
"Had an amazing time here firstly for an afternoon tea for my hen party - all of the sandwiches and cakes were delicious and home made and Rosie and..."
Melanie Shuker
"Ha! I'll quite happily write the 100th google review: we had a roast dinner here with the family... I honestly din't think I've had better......"
Elliott Brock
"Had lunch here today. Could not fault. Friendly,attentive staff and good ,tasty food well presented. Will definitely come..."
Roger Morris
Costa Coffee
95/100 (854 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Cafe
Cafe
British
Sit down
CafƩ
British
"A good Costa Coffee. Generally, drinks have been served quickly. Sometimes it is busy and it isn't as productive as it could be. I recently brought..."
Susan Westwood
"If they had the same batista all the time (a young man with a beard) then I would rate it 5 stars but he seems be the only one that can make a..."
Jason Coleman
"Food yummy nice biscoff cheesecake and green tea for two clean tidy plenty of space in big retail park during shopping trip in Colchester staff very..."
Emma Maile
"Great Flat White. Makes me wonder why different Costas aren't consistent? For example Tollgate Costa make a better flat white than Clacton shopping..."
Shelley Clover
"Great coffee and also are other hot drinks. Their muffins are yummy ..."
Janet Merry
"situated in prime position clean premises...clean shop...excellent staff....and very good..."
David Lyons
"I have been to better Costa, I thought the day I went there the member of staff doing the coffee didn't care. The coffee cup they was using has seen..."
Terry Thompson
"Staff are absolutely brilliant, very friendly and extremely polite and just give a great..."
Alexander Chilcott
"Staff lovely nice atmosphere here..."
Kristina
"Coffee and hotchocolate are great. The gingerbread man was demolished by my son before i could take a photo. Great selection of sandwiches and cakes...."
J ā€œMr Lectricalā€ C
"I love this place ā¤ļø great..."
Bisma Firdous
"Beautiful chat and lovely scenery and place..."
Kerri - Jayne Irvine Handling
"This Costa is only a 10 minute walk from home (in Lakelands) so really convenient. I went for late lunch, after 2pm I think it was, so it was pretty..."
Dave Lee
Cafe Saison
95/100 (1453 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Cakes
British
CafƩ
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Mid-range
"Absolutely recommend Cafe Saison! I found the cafe looking on Google reviews and was really excited to try it while visiting. The cafe is decorated..."
Kylee Kotyk
"First time visiting this place and it well deserves the rating it has (at the time of writing). Got myself a solid milkshake which was grand, but the..."
Mike Stevens
"I was checking menu outside, 2 customers walk out the cafƩ and told me it's good. So I gave a try. Nice fluffy scone serve with butter (eat in),..."
Yui Cho
"Everything was delicious! šŸ¤¤ special mention to the sausage rolls. Best Iā€™ve..."
Finela Renee LebedƩl
"Great food, it is not o.ly delicious but healthy and imaginative. They use interesting ingredients like rainbow chard and little cute zucchini. My..."
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"if you are looking for a cafe that has a fresh vegetarian menu this is the best cafe to go. The coffee is a must-try as well! they have a lot of..."
April Smith
"I've been many times and every time the food, drink and service is top..."
Richard Fanders
"Wholeheartedly the best breakfast I can remember! Food was delicious and will definitely be coming back!! Staff were lovely and friendly and the..."
Kaz Kato
"Cafe Saison is my favourite place for breakfast in Colchester! Have been here many times and Iā€™ll be back again for..."
Saale Kivikangur
"Absolutely love this cafe, the attention to detail is unreal. I have to admit, after visiting this cafe over the years, I have never been..."
Al Bloomfield
Two Chefs Cafe
94/100 (17 ratings)
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Cafe
Grill
Grill
Cafe
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Lunch
Breakfast
Grill
CafƩ
British
Breakfast
Lunch
"Very welcoming and friendly staff. Food and service was excellent for both breakfast and evening meals. Varied and reasonably priced menu and a model..."
Meli Zeka
"Just discovered this cafe. Great food, v. friendly service and delicious, well presented home cooked meals. Don't delay go and enjoy right..."
Roy Hollinshead
"Best cafe Iā€™ve found so far in town, foods amazing and cooked really well. Homemade dinners as well, my partner really loves the burgers best in..."
Roxanne Seymour
"Very clean,friendly staff. Good menu and lovely..."
teresa moules
"Perfection , the food was amazing it was hot and fresh and well cooked , it's a bargain for the food you get so definitely worth the..."
Sophie Moffatt
"Been looking for pie and mash in Colchester and found it finally here!! Wasn't disappointed either, was really..."
Paul Elliott
"We had the roast beef rolly poly pudding and a tea a Great..."
Trevor King
"I just had best pie and mash in here. Highly..."
ADNAN KARAALP
"Best pie and mash in Colchester and lovely..."
James Brown
"Best breakfast in town, definitely..."
Aliosman Karaalp
"Friendly staff and great quality..."
Amelia Dunnage
"Affordable prices and excellent..."
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The Coffee Shop
94/100 (330 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Sit down
CafƩ
"Had a B2 breakfast that was flippen awesome ! Crispy bacon , succulent sausages and perfectly cooked soft eggs šŸ‘šŸ½thanks..."
Gabriel Lombard
"First time popping in.. really friendly welcoming and fresh and tasty cooked breakfasts to order.. really clean and cosy.. canā€™t beat a bacon..."
Lucian Harris-Antwis
"Love that this place does non dairy decaf cappuccino. Great prices and service. Can't fault at..."
Tracy Bacon
"Excellent staff, i love the money tree idea, superb coffee. Sit inside or outside. Freshly baked bread. Opens in the morning so great for a quick..."
Christopher Blomeley
"Great independent business, very friendly and helpful, lovely food and coffee freshly prepared. Local regular customers were chatting away and..."
Ciaran Kelly
"Itā€™s a little coffee shop serving breakfast, cake and coffee in the community. Pay in advance is available here for helping someone needing warmth..."
Vincent Wong
"Delicious food & very nice lady running the shop. Would recommend if you're in the area and need good food or got..."
Swordsmen
"Had tea and jaffa cake sponge slice, very nice and prompt , polite service. Sat outside and and enjoyed. Would recommend and visit again...."
gok clumb
"This place is exquisite and holds some of the finest delights in the uk , Izzy was very nice and the service was impeccable, truly worth the money..."
KingWEG
"Great little find, great food and a real family feel to the..."
Michael Powell
"It's small but popular with local families and businesses alike. Really good coffee and very nice breakfast muffins. A good simple place for very..."
gareth ricketts
"Great little local bakery and coffee stop. Amazing breakfast..."
Diana Warren
"Lovely little place, really nice and friendly and nice seating and tables. Decent menu and some lovely looking cakes too: went in this morning for a..."
Dee
"Bakoffee catered for a church event, were very efficient and the food..."
Owen Hay
"Lovely food & drink and I love the menu. Nice..."
Barry Delight
"Lovely family run business, fresh food, great service and good..."
Tris Hardwick
"This cafe was recommended to me by my hairdresser, so I popped in for some lunch. The staff are friendly and the jacket potato was really nice and a..."
Chelsea Ashwell
"Lovely atmosphere, very homely. Good selection of foods, more then I was expecting. All freshly baked goods too. I ordered a panini and white..."
Lith Worrall
"I pass this on a regular basis and always thought I need to try this, well today was the day. Prices are in line with most cafes in town but the..."
dave johns
Tokyo Sizzle
93/100 (2021 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Japanese
Asian
Cafe
Steakhouse
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Edamame
Bulgogi
Spider Roll
Chicken Katsu Curry
Chicken Gyoza
Chicken Yakitori
Chicken Teriyaki Don
Vegan Sushi Selection
California Roll
Black Dragon Roll
Chilli Udon Noodles
spring rolls
Tokyo Fries
Green Dragon Roll & Spring Roll
Beer
Crispy Pumpkin Hirata Buns
Karaage
Ice Cream Fried Hirata Sandwich Matcha & Red Bean Ice Cream
Takoyaki
Eel
"Return visit to this outstanding Japanese restaurant in the centre of Colchester. Intimate setting with personal service and delicious freshly cooked..."
Lee Williams
"Amazing food! One of the best places in Colchester. Flavours was really unique and most importantly authentic šŸ‘ŒšŸ» Genuinely tops Wagamama and..."
A m
"We went to dine at Koryu on Sunday, ordering from the Ā£12 set menu which offered great value. We ordered the Seafood sushi set meal and the Seafood..."
Lily Li
"Amazing place. Definitely book in advance! We had such a lovely time and the food was out of this world. The service was excellent and they made my..."
Emma
"I went for a dinner here with my partner. We were greeted with a beautiful smile and shown a table for two. The staff was very friendly and happy to..."
Roshan
"We had an amazing dinner, it was so flavourful, pipping hot and very filling. Will definitely order again..."
kritika sharma
"Went for lunch today and it was great. The food was amazing and came out super quick. The waiter was nice and we liked the nice clean decor of the..."
Matt Covey
"Have eaten here three times this month alone because the taste and quality are..."
Caitlin Yardley
"Wow! What can I say.....the fusion Japanese cuisine is out of this world and the service is excellent. Absolutely 1st class and highly..."
Ann Gibson
"Excellent hospitality, ambience and the food! Highly..."
Badri S Rajagopal
"Accommodating as booked table last minute as kitchen closed 9.30pm. Very fresh, can tell care taken with preparation and presentation. All tasted..."
Edward Hyde
"Absolutely love this place. Food is so tasty and authentic and freshly prepared. Love the small cosy feeling too. Dinner menu and Sunday set menus..."
Jana Meyer
"Sam looked after my wife and I and WOW. The food was amazing, Sam was amazing. Highly..."
Pete Gore
"Really delicious food. The Takoyaki was a delight and Chicken Katsu curry pretty good too. Our waitress was polite and helpful. Would like to visit..."
Atul Bhatia
"I've been here a few times and the food is always great. The service is friendly and their vegan options are delicious. For our recent visit we..."
Richard Podd
"This place is amazing! If you want to try sushi or are new to it, go here! So fresh and tasty. Will definitely be..."
cattery1995
"Lovely small restaurant with fresh, tasty sushi. Menu is quite big so plenty to choose from and vegan options too. We walked in on a Saturday evening..."
Alice Fox
"The best sushi in town, cute interiors and lovely atmosphere. Staff were so lovely and it was really good value for money! Definitely..."
Esther Clarke
"The Ā£12 set meal was really good value with high quality food. I would definitely recommend it to others as Koryu is easily the best Japanese..."
Alfred Lim
The Vineyard Cafe
93/100 (309 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Cheesecakes
Ice Cream
Sandwiches
Quiche
Cakes
Fish
Beef
Pork
Pananni
Paninis
Salad
Cheesecake
Sit down
CafƩ
British
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Visa
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Food was lovely. Lost a star as there was an eye roll when we asked for salt and it was clear we were expected to get it ourselves from another..."
Nicola Harris
"Dined here a couple of times on our midweek break. Great menu choice, big portions and friendly..."
Jerry Clack
"I enjoyed a fresh cup of tea and a slice of cake here. Can be busy during sunny periods. Seating inside and out. Pleasent..."
davidsharpnine
"Great Sunday lunch, great service and Ian is an excellent..."
Robin Goslin-smyth
"Very good cakes and very attentive..."
Conversant Books
"Very good..."
Rebecca Heath
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Owen Hay
The Nourish Co
93/100 (2031 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Vegetarian Friendly
Healthy
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Bagels
Cakes
Salad
CafƩ
CafƩ
British
Healthy
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Brilliant little find, friendly service, great food (the aubergine is something else ļæ½) and probably the best matcha lattĆ© I've had since Japan...."
Billy Hobbs
"Absolutely the best food place in Colchester. Everything is delicious and made with amazing ingredients. Can't rate this place..."
Gaby Wheelhouse
"This is the best food and community hub in Essex! Such an incredible vibe with beautiful people and wonderful food...."
Dawn Lucht de Freibruch
"Iā€™ve just discovered this devine place to dine at lunch, oh my what stunning food! The hot pot of the dayļæ½ļæ½Such a winter warmer! Thank..."
Harriet Taylor
"Fabulous place, fabulous food and a fabulous welcome. Always a pleasure lunching here and I do, often. ļæ½ļæ½ļæ½ vegan food rocks. So glad to be..."
Samantha Bubb
"I shall be returning for another amazing smoothie and to try one of the curries. I was scared to try something that wasnā€™t a burger bigger than my..."
Dan Ellis
"Yummy chilli with nachos and sausage roll. Also really enjoyed the breakfast porridge with coconut and cacao nibs. Each time I've left feeling..."
Nicole Martin
"Amazing food, sausage rolls, raw brownies, energy balls, all..."
Corinna Woolmer
"Love this place. Everything tastes so fresh and full of flavour! Great prices as well which is refreshing for a vegan cafe, very reasonable. Nothing..."
Tricia Faye
"Happened across this place by accident as purchased some artwork locally, lovely lady that runs it with excellent customer service. Fantastic food..."
Peter Redwood-Smith
"Amazing place to eat ! The staff are so kind .As for the food, it is..."
Beth Eaton
"Visiting Colchester looking for an independent cafe serving vegan food for brunch and came across this hidden gem. Well worth seeking out. They have..."
Jason Arthur
"Great place, warm, very friendly, calm atmosphere, an asset to the street. Good - Lots of plants. Wide variety of food selection of savoury and..."
Dan Ball
"The Nourish Co. is amazing! The smoked aubergine and cashew cream cheese sandwich is absolutely delicious. Their sweet treats are to die for. Amazing..."
Jessica Embrey
"Cozy and friendly place and 100% vegan..."
Sara W
"Amazing restaurant, the food is amazing, you can come here having a meal creating zero waste and the service is just excellentšŸŒ» I strongly..."
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"Visited today for the first time and was so pleased! I tried the hot chocolate, Golden dhal with roti bread, and the star of the show, the biscoff..."
Skyler Rush
"Quaint and cozy little independent vegan eatery. Super friendly staff and delicious homemade comfort food, whether you want a cookie and a coffee, or..."
Matt Fryatt
"I popped in here to grab a snack on my way home from town and I wasn't disappointed. The food is delicious and all vegan so I can eat everything..."
Hatty Auld
"I have visited the cafe a couple times and had a lovely experience but during the covid-19 lockdown I have used them more than ever before! They have..."
Alice Twydell
"The best spot in town, hands down! Super fresh, nutritious ridiculously delicious food in a cute and calm setting. I'd honestly move in if I could,..."
Mads Pierce
Star Light Tearooms
93/100 (652 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Lunch
Cakes
CafƩ
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Lunch
Mid-range
"We had my mum's wake here yesterday. The staff (Michelle and Jackie) were so welcoming and the food was beautiful. Everybody really enjoyed the..."
Christine Piggott
"Thanks to everyone after my Mother's wake yesterday. We were welcomed so warmly with good food and yummy homemade cakes. It is difficult to guess..."
Tanya Riley
"Lovely ladies, lovely place, amazing catering. We cant thank you enough for all your hard work in making our celebration of our bamps life today so..."
Kirsty Davis
"The StarLight tea rooms were so welcoming and lovely. Very well organised and the staff were fabulous. The food was well displayed and delicious. The..."
Lizzie Law
"Chele and Jackie are wonderful kind ladies who really provide a wonderful service. We gave a slightly unusual brief and they delivered beautiful..."
Liz Owers
"Thank you so much for what you did today. A last minute decision from us and you coped really well. Would recommend you to..."
Susan Smith
"Thank you for the wonderful tea and cakes you arranged for my Nan's wake. It was a perfect setting to swap special stories of her life and enjoy your..."
Tanya Thomson
"A wonderful, peaceful, calm place run by lovely Chele and Jackie and their helpers, always there for a chat if you need one or just to sit quietly..."
Pam Ward
"Beautiful tea rooms in peacefull pretty surroundings. Very welcoming to our family, such friendly ladies will be popping back in very soon. Thank..."
Dawn Griffin
"Amazing service from Starlight tea chapel who recently catered for my grandmas funeral. The food was brilliant and such great value for money...."
Kirsty Bell
"lovely ladies who work here, very friendly & always happy to help u with choosing flowers for all occasions, and a tranquil place to go for a cup or..."
Rita Hubbard
"Thank you Michelle, Jackie and helpers for a lovely sent off for our mum Ivy. you did us proud with a super spread of buffet food and drinks. The..."
Susan Bailey
"I have never organised a wake before but I am so glad we chose you lovely ladies and charming tea chapel it could not have been more perfect and I..."
Leanne Riley
"What an amazing find. We had arrived early but the girls were friendly and ready to chat. Carrot cake was great. Well done the..."
Adrian Macmoore
"I visit the Tea Chapel regularly for a drink, lovely food and a chat with the lovely ladies that run the establishment , the flowers made by Jackie..."
Carole Bacon
"Beautiful place and such lovely ladies. Thank you..."
Hayley Beth Shankly Tole
"Thank you to Michelle and her amazing team for giving my beloved Aunty a beautiful wake. Your warmth and caring nature made a hard day in to an..."
Nicola Johnston
"We feel so blessed to have had our Mum's wake at the Starlight Tea Chapel. Karen and Michelle put our minds at rest and were so kind throughout. It's..."
April Day
"This beautiful chapel offers a quiet peaceful place to enjoy a lovely cup of tea and afternoon tea. The owners are lovely kind people who really..."
Karen Moss
"Thank you to Karen, Michelle and all the Staff at the Starlight Tea Chapel for providing us with such a lovely wake after Mum's Funeral Service. The..."
Terri Towler
"Accomodated us after the funeral of a family member, Very friendly staff, exceptional food and a lovely quite place to be. Everyone was so lovely and..."
Tom Clarke
"STILL Friendly and welcoming staff with a nice menu, looking forward to trying their afternoon tea. Now a regular meeting place for me and my..."
Robert Newsam
"First time visitor, We called in for a light lunch and found the location to be very peaceful. The owners and staff were wonderful. and very helpful...."
Neil Shone
"Booked Starlight Tearoom for our Mum's Wake to celebrate her life ā¤ A beautiful place, with a calming atmosphere too. Catered for our needs and..."
Tina Jones
"Very..."
Peter King
"We had a lovely afternoon tea...."
Zena Lewis
Culver Street Baristas
93/100 (895 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Breakfast
Beef
Cappuccino
hot chocolate
Nice Artwork on My Latte
CafƩ
Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Without doubt the best coffee in Colchester. I'd also say the best I've had. Friendly owner too! Highly..."
Paul Mitchell
"I was told this place serves the best coffee in town... And it 100% does! Incredible coffee, fantastic customer service and the decor and atmosphere..."
Hannah Christine
"The best coffee in town. We recently returned from Paris and every coffee son has been a horrible disappointment but then we came here, beautiful..."
Netanya Marie Smith
"Easily the best place for a coffee in Colchester. Has been for some time in..."
Ryan Jennings
"The best coffee I have had anywhere bar none. Great friendly staff too. Try the chocolate flapjacky things. Gooey and..."
Jim Reynolds
"Delicious (addictive!) coffee; lovely atmosphere, delightful staff...once you try it, you'll want to return..."
Venetia Gunn-King
"Tucked away and easily missed, Culver street Baristas deliver great coffee, welcoming atmosphere, together with the delicious smugness of being privy..."
Theo Pearce
"It's tucked away, and within a minute's walk of a few other cafƩs, but the reason so many people become regulars is that it's simply excellent..."
Tom Dormant
"I found this place not long after moving to Colchester and have been popping in for salt beef sandwiches regularly since. I keep telling myself that..."
Kat Milne
"We keep returning time after time for the excellent coffee and friendly..."
Clare Molle Williams
"Excellent service and delightful, especially the cold brewed coffee. More chairs..."
Abby Wright
"Great coffee and service with a smile and a..."
Lizzie Lou
"WICKEDEST COFFEE...MAKE SURE YOU ALL GRAB YOUR COFFEE AND HAVE A NICE DAYYY..."
Rama Dan RM
"At Porto's CafƩ, my friend and I just ordered coffee so we can't comment about the food. Though since the coffee was very good I would think any..."
Travelz And Tales (Travel & Lifestyle)
"The best coffee in town hands down - no competition. Incomparable to Costalot much better taste if your a coffee snob. Cash only though and not many..."
Faye Sharman
"It is the best coffee in town by far. We drove from Chelmsford to here just to grab a coffee. We were greeted straight away and just ordered two..."
Ariana Zoe
"a great little coffee shop that's a perfect place to relax if you get the chance. the staff there is allways great. really it's the last chilled out..."
Just Wobert
"Great coffee, what more do you..."
Dave Phillips
"Lovely coffee and great service. Thought we would struggle to find a good coffee in Colchester so this was a pleasant surprise. Would recommend to..."
Kate
"Great place . Best coffee on..."
Ken Howard
"Best coffee in town. Cosy gap between shops. Will make a visit here whenever I'm in..."
James Boswell
"Genuinely the best coffee I've ever had, so smooth and the perfect taste. Coffee heaven! And the brownies they do are just as good ā¤ love this..."
Stephanie Roy
"Ideal Coffee stop! Small and friendly with really good..."
Darron Welch
Cafe Bellissimo
93/100 (1594 ratings)
Restaurants
Cafe
Mediterranean
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Italian
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Vegan Cup Cakes
Cooked Chicken
Vegetable Patties
Roasted Vegetable
Ice Cream
Sandwiches
Pesto
Paninis
Gift Basket
Spaghetti
Pasta
Italian Meatballs
Pulled Pork
Chicken Escalope
english breakfast
Sicilian Cannoli
Sandwich platter
Vegan Rocky Road
Vegetarian Delight
Sicilian Ricotta Cheese Cannoli
Happy Sunday
CafƩ
Healthy
Mediterranean
Italian
Southern-Italian
Sicilian
CafƩ
Seating
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Free Wifi
Delivery
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"What a place. Authentic, healthy, clean, flavorful, quaintā€¦magnificent. Everything I look for in one place and more. Lee is one of the best cooks..."
Natalie Stanzak
"Unreal flavours! Can't get this kid of food any where else. Propper feel good food and calm italian environment! I come here a few times a week..."
Adam bischoff
"Best cafe in town. Taste of Italy where elsewhere your only option for breakfast is sausage and beans. Got panini with Arancini today. Something Lee..."
Jaroslaw Wronski
"Read the write ups about this place in the papers and since I was in the area I just had to visit for miself - I can confirm that Calgero (owner) a..."
enzo lada
"A wonderful man, with inspiring passion and devotion to food and to his cooking. Can't sing enough praise to this place. Would definitely recommend..."
Saffron Kristine
"I've never met such a devoted man to his passion of cooking PROPER food. Not you general cafe, but beautiful hand made food made with total passion..."
Ricky Bradby
"This man is a chef genius! The passion Lee has for cooking is contagious and in the few short minutes I was at Cafe Belissimo I could see that the..."
noldervik
"Really cool place. Great tasting food. Excellent presentation and a personable..."
Tawanda Chiwira Talks
"Amazing food and great service been a regular since it..."
Keaz Kadar
"Fantastic food and very friendly.. had heard loads of good reviews..and now I can see why..Will definitely be..."
Lisa Waller
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