Buckley's Tea Rooms in Braintree

The people serving were really helpful , we tried different things that were on the menu. The place inside is spacious and has charm. Will visit again

Saturday was wet so we took a drive and stopped at the delightful tea room for refreshments and were delighted with friendly staff and food and beverages. Will be back and show the discovery of to friends.

An old fashioned tea room in beautiful Castle Hedingham. Delicious home made lunches, cakes, breakfasts, afternoon teas. Highly recommended.

Called here for the first time and will be the last. Ordered sandwiches , the bread looked and tasted as though it had come out of a cheap branded supermarket make. Hardly any salad to accompany the sandwiches and for the prices charged was way over the top. Since heard from other people that the food isn't as good as it used to be.

1st June 2019. Lunch for a family of 5. It was quite a pleasant day so we sat outside. Reasonable choice of sandwiches etc, and this was just what we wanted - a relatively quick inexpensive lunch. Nice service from staff not wedded to their menu; changes are catered for! Perfect stopover for us. Recommended.

Visited Castle Hedingham on a day out. Popped into Buckley's for a coffee, which was very nice. Decided to return for lunch, which was even nicer. Good food, very welcoming and pleasant service. A lot is made by themselves, like the mackeral pate (absolutely delicious) and the home made lemonade (a real treat). Nice surroundings and fittings. A really nice find, we will return.

Been coming here for what must be over thirty years when this place was called Magnolia run by Diane and her team with Lorna overseeing everything. Not as good now but as they say nostalgia is not what it used to be. The food used to be simple basic fare and top notch with really reasonable prices. Now those prices have gone up and in a sea of great places to eat the food isn’t quite as good as it used to be but similar. I think if cheaper it would hit all the right notes. The atmosphere is delightful and very quirky in this beautiful unspoilt village. But £5.95 for a bowl of nice homemade soup with bread and packet butter ( it used to be served in a little dish ) is in my view a bit expensive for a tea shop and more in line with a proper restaurant. Upstairs used to be a bric a brac shop and downstairs they used to sell cards, teapots, stuff for the house and kitchen so maybe I’m looking at it with rose tinted spectacles. Not so keen when I saw the “ wine bar “ upstairs. They sell wine now and a bit pricey. Used to like it when we took our own and as they didn’t charge corkage and we would give a glass or two to the staff. Still enjoyable but prices are a bit top heavy. Recommend though for what it is.

brilliant civilized breakfast with a good pot of tea. very nice sausages and good surroundings interesting brick a brack showroom upstairs

Popped in here for a bite to eat . Lovely food and friendly service . Would definitely recommend a visit

We visited on a very hot day. The homemade lemonade was delicious and refreshing and the cheese and onion quiche came with a fresh salad that was all the more welcome because of the weather. Friendly and prompt service.

Lovely villiage tea rooms - friendly service and lovely home made food. Definitely worth a visit when visiting Castke Hedingham.

My wife wanted to visit this tea room for an afternoon tea but union arrival we realised that the specialty here was their cream tea quite different and not what she was after. So we just had a cup of tea here. I can tell you that the service was very friendly, and the cream tea looked wonderful with cream, scones, fresh strawberries 🍓, and I suspect strawberry 🍓 jam perfect for me but my wife just doesn’t like strawberries so we moved on.

We visited Hedingham Castle to finalise the arrangements for my daughter’s wedding there and had seen the tearoom whilst driving through. It was very cold on the day and the windows were steamed up and the place did not look that great but definitely do not judge a book by it’s cover because this tearoom is lovely. The building is gorgeously old and sympathetically furnished. The coffee is really good which came as a surprise and the menu is decidedly English which really added to the enjoyment. I had cheese on toast and my wife had beans on toast which was exactly what we wanted. The windows were steamed up because the place was busy and there are restrictions on heating for a listed building. There is an upstairs bar area which really looked comfortable, too. Castle Hedingham is a quiet place with lovel architecture all round and I will definitely travel the hour and a half to get here to have another walk and something to eat in Buckley’s. If you are used to High Street coffee chains this may be a bit of a culture shock but one worth having. Super friendly staff and when we were there easy parking.

Our WI meets every 3 months for a Social Lunch. This time we chose Buckley's. Nice friendly atmosphere. 12 of us went. Speedy service. Food was very good. I had Ham Salad. Cooked gammon, loads of it served with salad, coleslaw and hot new potatoes. Finished off with Sticky Toffee pudding which was delicious

Just had a lovely lunch, great cakes, noted the Adnams ale and cream tea for a later visit. The snack selection is good, the main meal selection is small but tasty looking, and the service was excellent.

Myself and a friend went for lunch today. Excellent service, BLT was full of bacon and Brie and Cranberry Sandwich served with salad was very good.

Lovely old fashioned tea room set in this lovely picturesque village. Very nice food and good service. They also sell some vintage/ antique type things at a very reasonable price. Also specialty leaf teas for sale to take away.

We often eat at Buckley, the food is good, the atmosphere and staff are excellent, friendly and efficient.

Bonito salón de té antigua. Parece extraño para llamar este ya que llevar también es muy bonita. Todas caseras. Las tartas muy deliciosa y hay un montón de opciones. El edificio en sí es muy antiguo, no sé qué fecha para poner, Tudor buscando y crooked! Por dentro es muy rústico. Tienen una antigua de ladrillo para la venta y brac aumenta el encanto. El personal es encantador y muy amable y acogedor. Su café es el mejor por millas alrededor! (en mi opinión). Hay un ambiente encantador, se puede pasar un montón de tiempo simplemente relajarse y disfrutar de la historia y el ambiente. Está a sólo unos minutos a pie del castillo. Puede ser un poco complicado pero definitivamente vale la pena un paseo si es necesario. Visitantes Internacionales en particular le encantará, sólo el factor histórico solo. Hagas lo que hagas, haga un desvío y visitar. Es una ubicación hermosa aldea en la frontera Essex/Suffolk. No creo que está abierto de domingo a lunes./ Quizás teléfono para comprobar. No te arrepentirás de tu visita!

I love this place! Great food and cake for all! It is set in a cozy atmosphere and staff are so friendly. Good prices and large portions ! Suitable for all ages who are tea and coffee lovers.

We stopped here for a morning coffee break on a walk from Little Yeldham with 3 dogs. The small outdoor table area was just enough to accommodate us all and we enjoyed good coffee, toasted teacakes and friendly service, while watching the world go by.

Llevé a mi madre y a mi pareja para una merienda. El ambiente era fantástico y el personal amable y servicial. Los tés helados estaban genial. Los bollos estaban calientes con un montón de mermelada y crema cuajada en el lado con una fresa fresca....

Hemos comido nuestro almuerzo aquí unas cuantas veces y nunca he tenido una mala experiencia. El personal es amable y servicial, haciendo que mi sandwich para mí cuando tengo una petición especial. Los pasteles y pan siempre fresco y delicioso, con un menú variado para elegir. He reparo recomendar una visita a Buckley de tes!

Fabulous freshly made food, lovely people, super service and a warm welcome every time. A cozy and homely atmosphere to relax and unwind in.

Visited with my Husband for a Cream Tea and can honestly say it was the best we have ever tasted. We had the fruit scones which were warm and light, lashings of jam and cream, and a little bowl of strawberries. All in all PERFECT. Noticed homemade cakes also on offer, we will be back!

A good place to stop off fo tea, coffee or just cakes. There are savoury options as well -but I've never tried them!

If your looking for a great spot for tea, Buckleys is it. Good food, good prices and willing staff.Fresh food made to order and a good range of teas etc:.I like it !!

Very warm welcome and a lovely smile as we walked in for our elevenses. Spoilt for choice and we each enjoyed a lovely hot teacake and latte. We sat upstairs in a very pleasant timber framed room. Bonus of a few items of bric-a-brac for sale. We bought a leather bound children's book dated 1812 with lovely naive wood cuts. We will definitely return again soon.

It's 24 hours later and my mum and I are STILL talking about the amazing scones that we had at these tea rooms yesterday. How did they make them so soft and delicious?!!! Best cream tea we've ever had washed down with a lovely cup of Earl Grey. Highly recommended.

'Oldie worldie' traditional country/local tea room, lovely food, especially the carrot cake cheesecake. Used by many locals and tourists alike. Friendly family run business. That caters for breakfast, lunches from soups, sandwiches to seasonal cooked meals or take out, well worth a visit! I have been for food here on many occasions.

A lovely place to have coffee or lunch. Not open in the evenings. Very quaint with lots of character and yummy cakes.

A warm welcome is assured at these tea rooms. It is run by local people who know the area well. It is a 'hub' for the community. The food all homemade, freshly cooked, delicious and plentiful. The greetings card shop within is a real bonus.

We wnet in for breakfast. The staff put on a heater, as it was a bit nippy outside, and paid a lot of attention to us even though we were only having an omelette and beans on toast!Little secondhand shop upstairs for afters.

nice staff, but coffee arrived almost luke warmsomething is wrong with machine used, sodisappointingfood not like it was a few years ago seemsaverage and not so good for main mealscakes lovely and puddingsjust let down on the mains

Came across the tea rooms while passing through the village & wanted to explore. What a super place - looked like the villagers meeting place! The staff were so attentive ,friendly & chatty. We had coffee & cakes which were heavenly. The quirky tea room fitted out with pictures cards, nik knacks, books etc.The window display for Valentines was lovely.We are already looking to find accommodation nearby for our next little break so we can revisit. Thanks to all .

Very friendly people clean and a comfortable place to eat. Menu was nicely balanced food was delicious and well proportioned will certainly visit again when in the area.

Buckley's home made food is absolutely heavenly. I can recommend their delicious tasting soups, quiches, ginger chicken, liquor cheesecakes & florentines.Buckley's tearoom staff are always polite, attentive to detail & give a warm reception to their customers. Being artistic & creative in their beautiful window displays, it's always a joy to look through their window.Thank you Buckleys for being an amazing village tearoom! ❤️⭐️

Lovely tea shop. Very clean and nicely decorated.We had a hearty tomato soup with granary bread.The cakes looked lovely ,however we didn't sample them.This was my second visit highly recommended

We visited twice in two days. Once for a light pre-wedding lunch and the following day for a recovery breakfast! On both occasions the food was great, hot where required and quickly produced. The ambience is cosy and friendly. There were quite a few staff who were all pleasant and helpful. Even helping us to package up the left over wedding cake!The chocolate brownie it to die for!

Lovely home cooked cakes and meals. Nice position. A couple of outdoor seats. Some things for sale too I.e. Cards, gifts, free range eggs. Well worth a visit. Popular so book a table.

Whilst visiting friends in the area we ended up at the tea room after a walk. Staff were very friendly, helpful and accommodating for my children. Food was lovely with good portions and the cakes and pudding are fantastic. Will stop here again.

Staff were very friendly, food was great. Prices average. Not the first visit, and it won't be the last.

Good portion size. Basic but tasty food. The waiter was friendly but he made several mistakes whilst serving us and we had to help him clear the table because he was clearly struggling. There were a lot of staff for the small number of customers however they were polite and bagged up excess food for us. The lady who I assumed was the owner was particularly chatty and apologetic over the noisy building work going on opposite. Worth a visit but I probably wouldn't return because there are a number of better establishments locally.

I have been eating here for years ----well over 25-----with my family but due to the children growing up we have not been here for two or three years.It was like coming home with home cooked food, served with a smile and in a relaxed atmosphere.Great home baked ham and jacket potatoes----nothing too fancy and well priced. Credit should be given as they serve loose leaf teas. No excuse for those establishments who use nasty teabags.Recommended. Will return soon.

We arrived after 'lunch time' and the toastie machine etc had been turned off for the day. However, the staff were very helpful and gave us a list of items still available (sandwiches and soup). The food was lovely and we were all pleased! The atmosphere was great, which made the experience even better. My mother-in-law was interested to find out about and old relative who had once lived in the village and the staff were happy to point her in the direction if someone who may have knew her. The little shop upstairs was great too, selling a range of things, some dating back to the war.

Friendly staff & great service, Such a sweet tea room. The perfect place to stop after a walk to recharge your batteries.

Came here with my mum and my sister back in the summer. Quality and the value of the food was great. Short walk to the castle, on a summer day this place was perfect for a tea and cake and the service was great

Every now and then have lunch or tea and cake here, today I had both. Food all very nice, reasonably priced and good service. Today one of the ladys behind the counter popped her head under the counter by our table making me jump and asked why I was taking pictures of the menu. Firstly I wasnt i just had my phone in my hand whilst looking at the menu and Secondly I dont see what the problem would be if I was, I know my mum might take a photo of a menu of where she has eaten to email to penpals of her trips out. I think she was saying she thought I was from a rival tea rooms or something and checking out her prices. Bit odd and made me feel awkward.

The waitress forgot our order but no apology was given in spite of our complaint. The staff just stood around chatting. Hot drinks were served to each of us separately as was the food (I waited 40 minutes for a jacket potato), so our party of five all ate separately. This cafe appears to care for regulars but are not interested in other customers. We will go to the pub next time!

This little tea room delivers excellent good value food in a beautiful setting. A warm welcome and superb service ensure every visit is a pleasure, check out the home made soups they are simply delicious and very filling.

I visited the tea shop with a couple of friends. And we all had a lovely cup of tea (wide range of herbal teas too) and a piece of the Victoria Sponge which was delicious. Only complaint is that it doesn't stay open later into the afternoon.

Lovely setting and a beautiful small teashop but no excuse for the tea tasting "funny" with a sort of chemical taste, don't know if it was what they washed the cups in last time or the chlorinated water. Might be a good idea to ask Anglian Water to investigate as friends living locally sometimes have similar problems. Question if proprietors ever taste their own menu as some of the meals have unusual combinations but overall interesting and staff helpful and smiling. It was like stepping into a lost past England of the 1950's I have given a Very Good mark and not an Excellent mark simply because of the tea - it really was foul.

Visited last Friday for a light lunch and had lovely home made parsnip soup. Everything was fresh and home made and the service friendly. small antique area upstairs and there are also books and cards for sale which makes it more interesting. The menu was quite large and specials were available.Waitress very helpful and wrote directions down for us when we asked for help to find a local children's sale room.A very pleasant atmosphere and would like to visit again sometime.

We live in the next village to Castle & regularly visit Buckley's. It is the yard stick by which we measure all tea rooms we visit and to date there are few that can compare. I'm surprised by one of the other reviews here as we love the tea, so much so we regulaly purchase the brand now. It's true the water in this area is very hard but we love the tea and regularly buy a 2nd pot. Thy even do free top ups with hot water. In the warmer months (April to September), we often walk there for one of their lovely Sunday roasts, there is always a choice of 2, chicken or usually beef or pork. Every roast we've had has been lovely. There are always accompaniments for meats & an extra jug of gravy. There is always at least 3 different types of dessert. Today we had rhubarb & custard tart & ginger & orange cheesecake. All gorgeous. Their cheesecakes are particularly good. When we visit on a weekday we often go for soup & a sandwich, which i believe is £5.95. The soup is always tasty home made soup, usually a choice of 2 flavours. Parsnip soup is particularly good. The bread is always very tasty & fresh & there is a good choice of fillings. I once had a chicken & ham pie that was divine & i still think about. The portion sizes are generous, a good sized wedge of cake or dessert is always provided. The service is always friendly and unless inundated by some surprise group of visitors, very quick. The ambience of the tea room is lovely, inside a Tudor beamed building, as mentioned there is a small antiques area upstairs & a nice little card shop & 2nd hand book area at the back. There are pictures by a local artist hanging on the wall for sale & free range eggs for sale from the local school. I have had the tea cake before i have to say but noticed no taint to it unlike the other reviewer. In short, a lovely tea room with good portions, good & changing range of foods & friendly staff. The village round the tea room is lovely, full of old timbered buildings. There is also the castle nearby to visit.

We chose this small tearoom over the two pubs for lunch after a walk. The meal started well with pleasant service, and a very acceptable roast dinner. Our plates were cleared but then the waitress disappeared for quite a while. The owner who was also serving went and sat with a group she obviously knew so by the time the waitress came back we had lost interest in a dessert so just paid and left.A good start, but a very poor finish.

We spent today visiting the Norman Castle nearby which was very interesting with beautiful grounds, a small but nice tea-room and lovely walks. Then walked down to the village trying to find the youth hostel we stayed in 20 years ago but found out it has been closed for several years. Castle Hedingham is a very pretty and interesting village and we were so pleased we came across Buckley's Tea Rooms for a late lunch. My husband had beans on toast and I had jacket potato, cheese and salad, plus excellent coffee and a pot of loose leaf tea. The menu looked very good and everything appears to be locally sourced and home cooked. The building itself dates from 1550 and is full of character. The staff were friendly and efficient and we were served quickly. I would definitely recommend a visit to Buckley's and plan to try many more items on their menu next time we're in the area.Try Buckley's for yourself - you won't be disappointed. Definitely an above average place to eat in lovely surroundings.

not being a tea room person, I would not have visited, but for my sister -recently moved -needed to check her emails on the tea room's free wi-fi - and it was lunchtime.so I had a bacon panini and a double expresso and she had tea and baked potato - with bacon.all top quality, with a full range of locally blended teas and coffee variations, but there appeared to be no Turkish coffee -although I didn't mention it at the time. my expresso could have been stronger, but that's the way I like itand with charming service, plus the opportunity to buy some amazing local eggs, it's a very good advert for a very welcoming village.

Stopped off on a hot afternoon for a pot of tea. There was one table outside (which would have suited us), with one lady sitting by it, with no food or drink. Went inside and ordered one pot of tea for two, one toasted tea cake with butter, and one scone with jam and butter. Butter was not hard-good point, but tea cake was very small, as too was the scone. Both left an after taste a bit like baking powder and the tea smelt of chlorine. Price would have been ok if portion size was regular.The lady outside turned out to be the previous owner just watching the world go by and using up the table!Overall a disappointing experience.

We have been to Buckleys a couple of times recently for a Sunday roast and on both occasions been thoroughly pleased. The tea rooms is decorated with tea pots, baskets and all looks very nice. The service is fast and efficient and the staff very friendly especially the manageress. The food comes out quickly but is obviously fresh, and tastes delicious. The meat was of a very high quality and the vegetables well cooked and we were given a gravy boat and offered horseraddish which were pleasant additions. There is an array of tempting looking cakes and dessert specials- we had a crumble and proffiteroles which were excellent. Up the stairs (provided you remember to duck for the low beams) is a traditional antique shop and there is also a card shop where we picked up a couple of lovely cards and a wooden ornamental duck! Overall, I would thoroughly recommend buckleys to anyone for a good value meal or coffee in a traditional, proper tea rooms!