Utopia is situated between the giants of Costa Coffee and Subways sandwiches, yet they can’t make coffee or sandwiches better. A rare independent coffee lounge.
BEST CAFE IN SOUTHEND! I’ve been coming here over 10 years since studying at Southend college and now come with my daughter. Staff have always been so kind and friendly. Cannot beat this place and their fantastic atmosphere and food / drinks. Great vibes and atmosphere. Big big love to the Utopia massive 🙏🩵🌙
It’s amazing! Dog friendly 😍 the staff is lovely, the coffee it’s wow and the croissant are very very delicious 😋🫶🏻
Great surprise coming into this cafe, super friendly people, very extravagant and quirky decoration, with toys from the 70th. We had so much fun looking at all the decorations. We had a Frapuccino with creme on top, huge and delicious. We definitely come back in our next visit to southern. They take cash only!
I've visited a few times over the last week or so. Each time has been perfect. They have delicious vegan options available and the staff are always friendly. My daughter, Daisy particularly enjoyed the play corner and unique decor. Looking forward to our next visit.
Fiona Palacioglu (_fiosh_)
+4
Such a quirky, inclusive cafe. Owners are Consistently friendly and approachable. Wait staff are edgy-looking but warm and lovely.
Menu is straightfoward. Cakes display on counter are generous like doorstops!
Coffee is nice, sometimes I hope for a bit more finesse in terms of milk frothing but it's by far one of the best around. Side salad. is a bit bland (dressing or something would make it more appealing) Turnaround is quick so seating is often available. Ample seating outside as Well as upstairs.
Unfortunately no highchairs but still babies are welcome. No life, stairs only.
The people and their energy are really what make this place for me.
Love Utopia. Great vegan options, toasties, cookies and milkshakes. Cash only, but there's a cash machine just next door so not a problem. Lovely little play corner up stairs for children. Down stairs can be a little unpleasant at times as there are often people smoking outside and the smell drifts in, but not the fault of Utopia.
I have been using Utopia for a very long time your excellent in every way .. but if you are to keep your door open during the warmer weather please ask the smokers who sit outside to sit well away from the open door the smell of cigarette smoke in your cafe today was appalling one of your customers thought someone was actually smoking inside .. I suggest you put smoking ban stickers on the tables outside either side of your door Thankyou
Friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Appreciate it being a dog-friendly place. Sat outside and had breakfast with my partner and dogs. Had a toasted tea cake and a bacon sandwich along with coffee drinks. The bacon sandwich had So. Much. Bacon. It was great. Will definitely come back and recommend
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+4
I love Utopia. I’ve been going here since I was a teenager and I love the milkshakes and the coffee. Recently however, utopia have been putting all the tray bakes in one cabinet. My absolute favourite desert, the chocolate peanut butter slice, is right next to the Bakewells and now, they always taste like bakewells 😭 I don’t like bakewell tarts…
Please store the peanut butter slices (perhaps everything) separately so Bakewell taste doesn’t invade everything 🙏
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