Cafés, Coffee Shops & Tearooms

The Tiptree Jam Museum holds the John Wilkin Collection. It is a great place to trace the history of Wilkin & Sons and Tiptree preserves, find out more about village life in Essex, and of course to find out all about jam-making. » More Info

We have been serving up tasty creations for over a decade, for both the food lovers, as well as the coffee lovers. » More Info

Tymperleys is an oasis of calm in the heart of Colchester. Try the delicious food made by our chef fresh for you. » More Info

The Gleneagles Guesthouse sits proudly in one of Southend on Sea's most scenic and tranquil clifftop locations, overlooking the beautiful Cliff Gardens and enjoying panoramic views of the Thames estuary and Southend's vibrant seafront. » More Info

Elder Street Café & Deli is located in the grounds of Debden Barns, just outside the picturesque market town of Saffron Walden on the Cambridge/Essex border. We are a family orientated venue, with extensive free parking and disabled access. » More Info

We are an artisan bakery on the outskirts of Harlow, making & baking fabulous breads, savoury bakes and cakes. Our Cafe offers a comfortable space to catch up with friends, whilst enjoying breakfast, lunch, tea and cake, or our famous Afternoon Tea. » More Info

Come on in to our traditional English tearooms located in the picturesque village of Finchingfield, Essex. » More Info

The Oak Tree Coffee House has been open since October 2010 and is located on Highwoods in Colchester. » More Info

Enjoy the rustic charm of the buildings, while you browse alongside the peacocks. Peruse the eclectic mix of goods and services on sale here in our exclusive shops, in a friendly relaxed atmosphere, where there's something for everyone. » More Info

At Starlight Tea Rooms, we offer hot & cold drinks, sandwiches, light snacks and choice of cakes. » More Info

A time-capsule of the Great War Royal Flying Corps, this busy renovation project is an popular aerodrome and Heritage site, packed with galleries and exhibitions. It is also an award-winning centre for volunteering and wildlife conservation zone. » More Info

The Olive Branch is a Syrian Café in Wivenhoe, Colchester, Essex. » More Info

Great tasting coffee is at the heart of what we do at the Bakehouse. Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee with us here at the Bakehouse, Chelmsford, or pick one up to takeaway! » More Info

The Tea Cosy Cafe a family run business, established in 2013. We aim to provide the best quality food for the most reasonable prices. » More Info

At Owl's Hill Tearoom we believe that good food is as important as a warm welcome! » More Info

The Naze Tower is an historic 86ft landmark and unique visitor attraction situated on an attractive stretch of coastline at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. » More Info

A speciality coffee house on Mersea Island on the East Anglian Coast. » More Info

The Three Shells is a landmark in Southend offering a fabulous selection of food and drink since 1983. The most popular family beach café on Southend seafront, situated on the award-winning Three Shells beach. » More Info

Blue Owl is a small family run business based in a converted country pub just outside Colchester in Essex. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly, relaxing atmosphere for you to be creative! » More Info

We’re a geek culture venue specialising in comics, trading card games, board games, video games, toys, American candy, milkshakes and all things geek. We hold regular gaming and events – with geek culture at its heart. » More Info

Local village Parish Council. » More Info

We are a family owned group of cafs that started life in a small, egg yolk yellow fronted slice of heaven in Soho in 2005. Chelmsford is our third location outside of London & we’re proud to be here. » More Info

Independent fully plant based coffee shop in Colchester, Essex. Quirky interior, great coffee & fantastic staff! » More Info

Great tasting coffee is at the heart of what we do at the Bakehouse. Enjoy a delicious cup of coffee with us here at the Bakehouse, Maldon, or pick one up to takeaway! » More Info

The ideal venue for a tea, coffee or snack, any time of day. Muscovado offers a range of freshly made sandwiches, jacket potatoes and afternoon cakes to provide the perfect excuse for a break from your shopping trip. » More Info

Stop The World Cafe is a relaxed local eatery for drinks, shakes, cakes and light bites from breakfast to afternoon tea, a warm welcome as a neighbourhood cafe. » More Info

Located on board "Resourceful" at Cooks Yard on the Hythe Quay, Maldon, she was the last barge built in 1931 and is now home to Topsail’s, The Barge Tearooms, where you can enjoy breakfasts, light lunches, plenty of homemade cakes and afternoon teas. » More Info

Wine tasting, tours, shop, bar, coffee & vineyard trail in the beautiful Essex countryside. » More Info

The Picture Pot is a very friendly rural village tearoom set in the lovely village of Finchingfield. » More Info

The Vegan Way Café is a completely Vegan Café offering eat in or takeaway home cooked breakfast, lunches, coffees, cakes, smoothies and more. » More Info