Coffee At The Close in Chelmsford

Always a fantastic place to meet. Food and service excellent. The cakes look fantastics! I must take some away with me next time.

I absolutely love this coffee and cake shop! The cakes are divine, and the coffee is always rich and flavorful. The cozy ambiance adds to the delightful experience. A must-visit place!

Outrageously expensive I took my two children for breakfast two both had pancakes I have scrambled egg on toast. Two apple juices and 1 sprite it cost £40.39 complete rip off.

Very tasty bacon sandwich and fruit smoothie. Great service and will be returning with the family soon

A lovely cafe - great food and drinks, lovely staff and a great atmosphere. A good choice of food and drink. Will definitely be back 😊

Visited this coffee shop last week after having previously had a wonderful experience earlier in the year. Am sad to say this visit was very disappointing. Having sampled a wonderful lemon drizzle cake on my first visit I was sad to see the once beautiful cake display totally empty. I have since found out that the shop has been taken over by a new owner who is changing cake suppliers which explains this (if it's not broke don't fix it comes to mind). I drank my coffee which was nice but really missed my sweet treat to go with it. I was willing to come back and give this little cafe another try once they'd got their ducks in order but having seen some frankly highly unprofessional posts from the new owner on social media I feel like it is a place I no longer wish to visit. Customers do not wish to see pettiness from business owners.

Excellent food excellent service. Excellent price. Greeted by owner. All staff friendly and helpful. Will go back soon.

Nice spot for food, friendly staff and enjoyed the experience good selection of cake and enjoyed the coffee. Keep it up good work and tricky for a small business in current climate

Thank you all for such a wonderful birthday breakfast. The staff were all lovely and looked after my crazy family from a 2 year old to 60 plus . The new owner greeted us with a warmth and smiles; great customer service, lovely food we will definitely be back.....5*

I would recommend and look forward to returning. Clean, tidy, friendly welcoming staff. Great food and had my head turned by the dirty chai latte!

When I came to visit this cafe for some cake and milkshakes. The staff were very friendly and welcoming! I had my 18 month old with me who was very excited and the staff were very polite towards him who liked to wave at everyone. I had a delicious and decent portion of cake along with a delicious Oreo milkshake! Well worth all the carries! The new owner was very polite and came round to the table personally to ensure food and drinks were ok. I would definitely recommend and would go again.

Friendly staff and great food. Welcoming and warm greeting. Clean and tidy. I would recommend this place without hesitation and I would certainly go back. Excellent experience here!

Amazing food, came here with my family and I had the salmon, eggs and avocado on toast. Best breakfast I have experienced in a while

Found this little treasure on route to a new doctors, visited with my other half for breaky the following Sunday and was not disappointed. Service was top notch and the food 🤤😋 I had the salmon, Avo and poached eggs and the fella had the loaded eggs! Was deli ours and already looking forward to going back!

A real shame I couldn’t come in with my double buggy, door is way too narrow. I think wheelchairs would also struggle. Wanted to come in and get some cakes but couldn’t as I couldn’t get my pram in. Coffee was nice however. Probably the only coffee shop in Chelmsford I can’t get my pram into, for reference for others I have a bugaboo donkey duo.

Came to this cafe due to the good reviews and especially because it came up as ''dog friendly'' on the restaurant features filter. When I got to the coffee shop, the staff told me that dogs were only allowed on their outside terrace. As this...

Came as a large group - some for the Bottomless Brunch and some of us ordering from usual menu. Despite the large group the service was brilliant and food delicious with dietary requirements all catered for. Great varied menu with lovely options for both breakfast...

Really lovely little place. Friendly staff. Food really lovely including the cakes. Meet my mum and dad for lunch their most weeks - would highly recommend

Wanted to go for a nice lunch with my family. I ordered a blt bloomer- when the food arrived it had pickle on the blt I politely said I ordered a blt bloomer to which the waiter replied “ that’s how it comes “ second...

We’ve been customers for a few years now originally visiting during those covid-restricted months for a takeaway coffee, and post lockdown visiting for a sit down brunch or lunch. Food is always delicious with generous portions. The staff are all lovely. We enjoy sitting in...

A warm welcome with lovely food. A substantial menu with something for everyone. Will definitely visit again soon 😊

This is such a lovely coffee shop. I have been a few times now and the food is always yummy and the service is great. Will definitely be back again soon.

A fabulous little find! Family run with delicious food, friendly service and the very best coffee. Recommend the lovely brunch menu with something for everyone. Highly recommend :0)

I didn't realise where it was . Heard of it. 1st time going had lunch with my cousin . Staff so friendly , chatty . Food was brilliant. Took drink away from table while we were up the counter ordering cake ( gorgeous). So gave...

First visit today to this lovely coffee shop, Met a friend for a quick tea/coffee catch up before we picked up grandchildren from school. It’s a lovely place, ladies are so friendly & welcoming, the cafe is spacious nice decor & lovely little patio area...

Enjoyed a lovely light lunch and coffee.The cafe was modern and bright with a nice friendly atmosphere.Good value.Hope to return again soon to try out the cakes.

It’s in an odd location, on a housing estate, but don’t let that put you off as it knocks the spots off plenty of high street competitors. And perhaps we need more community based shops/cafes like this. The staff are friendly and the food and...

Wow what a cafe not only is the cafe it’s self immaculate the food is unreal the best ingredients I’ve come across and the staff are so polite and welcoming, would recommend to everyone.

The service and food was exceptional. Food was fresh and made with love. What a great find. My partner and father are coffee enthusiasts and were very impressed. Will definitely be returning again soon

Good welcome and helpful staff. Drinks made swiftly and the quality was good. Very friendly owners keen to share their story with us

Our first visit as we wanted somewhere other than the fried breakfast offerings a lot of places do. We were not disappointed. I had scrambled egg on toast my partner had poached. Loved it, so well cooked. The cafe is lovely and fresh looking, great...

Popped in for a take away latte to take with me to my son’s football match just round the corner. Excellent service, staff were very friendly and the cafe was clean and beautifully decorated. Now I know you’re there, I’ll definitely be back and would...

We have been many times to this lovely cafe, the staff are always friendly, welcoming and go above and beyond to make our visit enjoyable. It’s so cosy and cute inside and the garden area with shelter is perfect for when we bring the dogs...

Amazing breakfast in a nice setting. Courtyard is really nice & staff very friendly. Also do a slightly different twist to most breakfast menus.

My sister and I enjoyed our lunch today. I had a toasted sandwich with pesto and mozzarella. My sister had a chicken panini. She had a pot of tea and I had a cold drink. The new owners have excelled themselves in making the cafe...

My wife, daughter and I visited for the first time today for breakfast and we will certainly be going back. What an absolute gem of a place tucked away off Waveney Drive in Springfield. Food was amazing and staff were excellent. Highly recommend going there...

We had a very nice visit to this cafe..good service, with very nice food and drinks. We’d definitely go back..it’s a really good find with a community feel. We saw an advert for a ladies group which is going to start there for tea and...

Had a lovely lunch to celebrate a birthday. The staff were so friendly and efficient. We enjoyed a Coronation Chicken Panini, Ham and Cheese Panini and a Pesto Chicken Panini.....all accompanied with a generous salad and crisps. Finished off with a very professional Barista coffee...

We recently had a children’s afternoon tea birthday party. The food was absolutely delicious and fresh. There was so much of it too. The staff were so friendly and accommodating and we were able to have the whole outside area for the party. The kids...

Went for brunch this morning, with my daughter, husband and new baby. We were made to feel very welcome. The food was fantastic and take out cakes were tasty too. We will definitely be returning and would highly recommend !

What a great place for breakfast, brunch or lunch or all three. Great food especially the pancakes. Really good coffee too! The staff were really lovely, very attentive and not in your face, but there when you needed them. The take out cake is also...

Bored of Costa? Found this lovely little cafe which is a great place to meet friends. Great selection of breakfasts and lunches and very good quality. Nice decor and friendly staff. Support the small businesses and give this a try!

My daughter loves this place and asked me to tag along today with her and her friend I had a coffee and a panini The portion ( with salad and crisps ) was plenty for lunch and I enjoyed every mouthful The restaurant is bright...

Visited today for a friends birthday breakfast, all the staff were excellent in making sure we had a good experience. The food was top notch and we will certainly be visiting again. Thanks to all.

Great coffee, lovely lunch, amazing service friendly and professional, would highly recommend coffee at the close 5 star

We ordered takeaway to eat at the park on a Sunday but was given a ham sandwich for our vegetarian child. Refund offered when we phoned but as we had already walked to the local park it was disappointing. Purchased coffees a number of times...

Very welcoming reception, relaxing friendly atmosphere and plenty of selection of lunch options, cake and coffees.

I visited here today with friends. The staff were friendly and the food was really lovely. It has a friendly relaxed atmosphere and we really enjoyed sitting outside in the sunshine in the courtyard area which is really private and safe for young children as...

I fancied a quick drink and bite to eat one lunchtime so thought I'd head to Costa, but then remembered this place. Glad I went as I had a lovely tasting Chai Latte with a toasted Bacon Sandwich and my daughter had a Hot Chocolate...

Came here not long after opening, had a lovely brunch with a friend. Service was great with lovely smiley staff. Food a drink was fab! Have returned many of times since. The cakes are to die for!

This is a lovely coffee shop... the cakes are delicious and the different flavours on offer are amazing! Staff are friendly and welcoming and nothing is too much bother!

I've been to Coffee at the Close several times now and have always been impressed with the quality of the food and high level of service. When we were able to sit inside, I had pancakes (pictured) which were so yummy! I've been back during...

This is a lovely little shop with friendly staff that make it a treat to visit, especially during lockdown! I have called in several times for coffee / hot chocolate and a slice of their very lovely cakes. They usually have 4 different cakes available...

Fantastic little gem of a cafe. All the food is delicious and the staff are so friendly. We’ve had pancakes (there are so many fab toppings but I’m fussy hence the lack of things in the pancake pic I’ve posted) cakes, bacon and eggs, milkshakes...