Cafe Chic in Tendring

I wanted a cooked breakfast but have to eat gluten free because of coeliac disease. Initially it looked like the only option was a cold sandwich, then the chef came to speak to me and offered to cook my food separately on foil under the grill. It was delicious and I'm really grateful for her efforts to accommodate me.

Reunited over a delicious full breakfast including a slice of glutenfree toast. Wonderful portions. Very good coffee and it is even possible to get a spoonful of honey instead of sugar.

Visited today. Busy at lunchtime. Food good as usual. Seated in the smaller back area. Floor very grubby., Room to side of where we were sitting ??kitchen as staff went in and out with food. The door to this room was filthy. The only part that looked a little cleaner was the part which was used to push the door open. (Swing door) The whole place just looked as though a facelift was needed. Used to be a regular visitor,but hadn’t been able to visit for a few months. Even the toilet looked as though it could do with a bit of a wash and dust. Perhaps the cleaner has left. Would have commented while in the cafe,but there were others around. Pity because it’s always been a great little place with friendly staff.

Popped in for a late lunch after a breezy walk. Delicious toasted sandwiches with sundried tomatoes, pesto, olives and mozzarella. Just right. Coffee was good too.

My friend and I usually visit here for lunch, a jacket potato, beans and no dressing on the salad. We came early today and looked at the breakfast menu, I confided we were on the Slimming World plan and the young lady immediately said she could cook anything we wanted with frylight, we just had to let them know when ordering. I’m vegetarian, so had two eggs, beans, tomato, mushrooms and shared the brown toast with my friend, perfect! The coffee is also great. Would heartily recommend, the staff are helpful and friendly, there is a little courtyard at the back too. Xx

Popped in here for a bit of brunch while staying in the area for a few days, very friendly service and everyone else in the place seemed to be a regular with lots of chat going on. Coffee was of a good standard and breakfast rolls were well filled with quality produce and very good value.

Nice atmosphere in the Cafe Chic, staff are polite and welcoming as soon as you step thru the door, menu is short and sweet with ample choices even for the fussy eaters, general ambience is very nice and food is nicely presented and tasty with local produce used. Would definitely recommend this cafe to friends and family when visiting Brightlingsea.

This lovely little cafe is just fantastic for lunch. They have a great menu, it’s well priced, good for families with kids, and the service is always excellent. Would highly recommend!

Superb breakfast. Proper ingredients. Clean. Would definitely go again. One of the best breakfasts I have had. Staff very welcoming

I visited here last week with a friend and my daughter and her friend as a half term lunch out. We were visiting the area from London and although it looked busy the waitress was really accommodating and found us two tables together. We ordered three panini for the others and I had a delicious piece of Victoria sponge. Everyone loved their food, and we will definitely be back when in the area again.

This place has a great tasting breakfast. Not very greasy at all. Leaves you full as well. I will be back while on my trip.

We had visitors from York & took them to Brightlingsea & found this cafe. Food was very good & lovely coffee. Staff very helpful & smiley. Cafe itself was nicely decorated & clean. The only thing that let it down was the toilets,really need a paint up,looked a bit grubby.

A little gem of a cafe in Brightlinsea. We had a salad of bacon, avocado and mozzarella cheese which was delicious. Coffee was very good to. The prices are just right and not expensive. A very busy cafe and for brunch get there early as people waiting for seats. A nice little place to eat with good service.

Lovely little cafe, we go for coffee often, situated in the centre of the town it’s a great place to people watch. The staff are always pleasant and the food is good, inexpensive and fresh.

Nice little cafe , always busy . Decent breakfast £4 . They take a bit of pride in what they produce and it shows . Nice friendly staff . Very much recommended. Just need a bigger premises !

Very tasty no rubbish breakfast free range eggs decent sausages and lovely friendly family atmosphere would definitely recommend

My husband and I have been to Cafe Chic a few times now, so I thought I'd review it.The cafe is small but we've not had trouble getting a table when we've visited. They also have a garden area but I'm yet to use this (maybe in spring/summer).The menu is ample and not overwhelming, and the staff are happy to accommodate slight changes to ingredients on request.We enjoyed panini and slices of cake, as well as a hot chocolate and cup of tea.The cafe is popular for people of all ages, we saw families, young lads, couples and older folk tucking into their breakfasts and lunches.The cafe offers a menu with breakfast and lunch at the same time which is helpful if for example you would like a full English but your partner fancies a panini, not all the local cafes offer this.The staff are very friendly, and accepting of the banter from the young lads as much as gentle conversation with the older folk.The view from the cafe is of the main High Street and Victoria Place, with a view straight over to the war memorial, so a great place to watch the comings and goings of the town while you await your food. The food is tasty and filling (the coleslaw on the side is delicious) and we will definitely be back again soon.

Great little place for breakfast, lunch or a snack. Very friendly service. Good coffee and food. Often pop in for a quick snack when passing.

I often pop in for coffee with my husband or friends but today was the first time I have had lunch and it was excellent. Chicken and bacon salad with red onion chutney, an unusual combination but it sounded interesting and it worked well. Good coffee as always. It is in a good central position to shop in the small town and all the staff are nice and not pushy, we shall certainly have lunch there again

Friendly staff, decent menu, good choice. Food was well presented and tasty. I'd have given it a 5 but the tea was only in a cup not a pot, it was priced appropriately but I always prefer a pot.

I dropped in for a coffee and a bite to eat. The staff were excellent and friendly and happy to assist Customers.

Place is pretty small but always busy. I had a cup of hot chocolate and toasted cheese sandwich. Both were nice and just as expected. Staff are non discript really just take order , don't smile or make any conversation. It's seems a popular place but I could take it or leave it.

Amazing food, had coked breakfast and a coffee. Very tasty. Staff where helpful and friendly. Clean place to eat. Value for money.

Founds this lovely little cafe. Great for lunch. Warm and cosy. Had the all day breakfast. Very reasonably priced for £3.95 for fried egg, bacon, sausage, beans, mushrooms and toast (other options available). Good selection of baked potatoes and fillings also. Many other items too. The only thing I would suggest is some of the chairs need painting (and one fabric seat by the kitchen door needs chucking out!) and the priority is the kitchen door needs and lick of paint to freshen it up! Otherwise bravo!

We went for afternoon tea on my mother's birthday. It was a wonderful spread and the food was all absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is cosy and the staff were pleasant and helpful. Definitely worth a visit

Often pop in here for a breakfast or a scone and a coffee. Excellent food and good service and at a reasonable price.

I have visited the cafe a few time and have tried many different things to have for lunch or brunch when visiting, they have amazing scrambled eggs and smoked salmon, which is lovely a great value for money, the other day I visited and had a Brie bacon a nd cranberry panini, which came with a small side salad and there home made coleslaw which is lovely.

It is very nice to have an outside seating area.

Lovely fresh food served quickly and tasted really good! Great sausages!We have also eaten lunch here which was jacket potato and beans and cheese but I think the potato had been cooked for a while????

A very nice sausages and egg roll was exactly what we needed for breakfast. Delicious coffee & good service, friendly staff.

As a frequent visitor I find cafe chic is always good and friendly service and the food is always enjoyable. It also always nice and clean.

Friendly and nice food, a great little place for breakfast or lunch. Freshly prepared food with good quality ingredients.

Really nice little place that I have visited a few times since it opened. Lovely cake and a nice atmosphere. Staff were very welcoming and happy to chat and laugh which is lovely. It's also very well situated in the centre of this lovely little seaside town. It's just a short drive from historic Colchester and worth a visit if you're in the area.

I am a frequent visitor to Cafe Chic and it serves a fantastic breakfast at a sensible price. The Cafe has a lovely atmosphere and the staff are friendly and always happy. Can't fault anything...

Had the pleasure of going into Cafe chic for the first time, and the decor is lovely and modern, definitely different from other places in Brightlingsea. Although I did find that the hot chocolate tasted a bit bitter considering, the service was lovely and to the point.

Nice to find a good little 'non greasy spoon' type cafe. Reminded me a little of an old fashioned tea room but a tad more modern. Good breakfast, lunch and snack menu and not too expensive. Friendly staff. Popped in for a coffee and a bun but have also have had breakfast a few times.