Continental Cafe in Maldon

Would have had five stars if the mushrooms had been fresh.

Best place for brekkies in maldon by far .

A very lovely cafe in Maldon Essex, great food choices and the food is pucker too! Very helpful staff and a great outdoor courtyard seating area

Everything looked nice and my husband and I ordered our drinks and 2 different desserts. My cake was so hard that I could not bite into it or break it with the knife given. My husband asked for a steak knife ( no one asked why we might need a steak knife when were sitting right in front of the counter with our cakes clearly in view.) The steak knife didn't really improve matters. If a child or actually anyone unprepared for how hard the cake was tried to bite into it I suspect they could have broken a tooth quite easily. At the point of paying we were asked if everything was ok I said sadly not really as the cake was so hard I could barely cut into it. No apology. A brief silence then the waitress said she would let someone know ... that was her response. Not what I would expect and certainly a lack of apology was the worst as it was the very least that I would have expected. A complete and expensive let down.

Had one of the specials, homemade sweet and sour chicken balls with homemade sauce. Abdolutely amazing !

The homemade cakes are sublime - and available to takeaway.

Visited on Tuesday 29th October 2024. Ate outside and had a very luscious sandwich and fancy jacket potato. Plenty of seating and nice covered sheds to eat in if the weather is inclement. Pretty expensive but the food is worth it.

We love this cafe and always stop off here when visiting Maldon, food great, Staff lovely and a super friendly atmosphere

Received a warm welcome as soon as we entered the cafe and all of the staff were so friendly. Food was great quality, bread very fresh and the loose leaf tea was lovely. Will definitely be back again.

A perfect stop off for all kinds of reasons, for a tea, coffee and cake break or a lunch or brunch munch… Wide selection of Sarnies to Salads, Panini’s to Pies, baguettes to Baked spuds…all served in warm inviting surroundings and friendly staff… Their main day menu with so many tempting choices or their intriguing monthly ‘Special's Menu’ , often with choices from around the globe… My ‘GoTo’ is often the ‘Breakfast’ Panini with sweet potato fries , if not tempted by their latest ’ Special’…! Always busy, always tasty. Every day of the week…!

Came across this lovely Cafe yesterday. The menu looked amazing and very reasonable. Sadly we only stopped for a quick bite and had the most delicious tea cake. Next time will most certainly be lunch and will definitely be our go-to cafe when in Maldon.

What a beautiful place to celebrate my husbands pre 50th Birthday afternoon tea with family. The service was amazing and the organizing from Nikki the manager was excellent. Everything was well thought out and we all had a wonderful afternoon. 10 out of 10, amazing, highly recommend. Michelle and David x

Fantastic food. My wife and I have been three times now, and we feel very lucky to have a local restaurant daring to offer something you would normally have to visit Manchester City centre for. Just go here, it’s that simple. Ryan and the staff are also brilliant

We come to the Continental regularly and are never disappointed with the food and the friendly service. Today we had the Kimchi Burger from the specials menu. It was superb, so flavoursome, with a nice kick (not too much) from the kimchi whith a great quality beef burger. I used to work for a Korean Bank, I know my kimch!

Popped in for a breakfast with a mate. Coffee was really good and hot. I had a regular breakfast Scrambled eggs were seasoned perfectly The sausage was of good quality Toast was buttered with REAL butter Everything else was piping hot And the the bacon was crispy classic British back bacon Best breakfast I’ve had in a long while. We will be back tomorrow for more! Also the staff although clearly very busy were really friendly and served us swiftly!

Fabulous Coffee, Amazing Cake, Great service from friendly staff

I have used this café many times but recently used it to hold a wake The staff were incredibly accommodating, very professional, the food was amazing and the venue as a whole is simply stunning. I would highly recommend continental café, it is suitable for everyone and caters for all too. Will always continue going here.

Amazing place, loved the heated places outside and dog friendly for my little dog. Great panini and milkshake - cakes looked incredible so will be back! Staff lovely ans welcoming

The Continental Cafe is our favourite stop for refreshments in Maldon. Their tea cakes are the best we have tasted in Essex! The staff are very helpful and welcoming. The outside seating area and the two gazebos are very dog friendly, with individual water bowls available. J&S

We went and sat and had a new years eve lunch as it's my mum's birthday! We was made aware of a wait for our food which was completely understandable as they were very very busy. Service was fast considering how busy they were and our server was so lovely. Overall for a new years eve celebration it was the best place in Maldon for us to go. Happy new years to all the staff at continental and thankyou again ☺️

Really comfortable place with amazing service! Hot chocolate is to die for, also have a great selection of cakes. Have expanded the seating areas and can sit outside. Delicious and wide range of food

Lovely atmosphere & food. Staff were polite & helpful, little bit expensive but lovely nonetheless. Toasted sandwiches & panini were lovely, as was the cake!

I was recommended this Cafe by a friend who has a somewhat dubious reputation and nature. But unlike the time in Prague which we won't mention, this cafe was fantastic. I had a delicious burger and a slab of cake which was good for 2 sittings. I would definitely go back here.

My mums favourite place to visit. She 98 and wont go anywhere else in maldon for lunch. She particular likes the toasted sandwiches served with a salad garnish and coleslaw we add the delicious sweet potato fries. Staff are friendly very accommodating as she is in a wheelchair Service is always with a smile great atmosphere highly recommended

Best cafe in maldon by far, the staff were absolutely lovely and the food was amazing

The afternoon tea was excellent value for money, staff were amazing. Thank you Nikki and Kate for looking after us x

Reviewed by Odin the Chow Chow. My pawrents popped in for lunch with me today. We were all very happy with the ambience, the food was excellent and the service was brilliant. It was busy and is obviously very popular! I had a lot of fuss made of me by both the staff and the other guests (which I didn’t mind one bit ☺️). It was lovely and very dog-friendly, they have water bowls if you need them and home-made cheesy dog treats for sale too! It gets a big paw print of approval from Odin the Chow Chow!

Great location, great staff, let down by poor breakfast. Mushrooms were cold, bacon under cooked. Very small size breakfast for the price. Says something when the best bit is the toast.

Great location, great staff, let down by poor Breakfast. Mushrooms were cold, bacon under cooked, very small size breakfast for the price. Says something when teh best bit is the toast.

Lovey friendly staff more than happy to accommodate for me and my 3yr old daughter who wanted a slight menu variation. Sparkling clean environment. Food second to none! Lots of seating. Beautiful area. Had a delicious goats cheese and caramelised onion toasty and milkshake. Fabulous.

Very busy and very slow service. Paying £2:10 for 9 chips was a bit expensive to be honest. Food was nice nevertheless. Waiter very polite and helpful. Would return next time in maldon

Always a lovely lunch, beautiful surroundings and gorgeous food. We will be back!

Always friendly staff have a laugh with the boss.

Recommend by a friend we visited one mid week afternoon. All the cakes in the display looked really good (although hard to read labels so had to ask). We were sat and our orders were taken and delivered promptly, the cake portions were so big two of us couldn’t finish and so we took the rest home in a box. Yummy !

Amazing breakfast and friendly staff

Lovely cafe at the top of the high street. The staff are always smiling and friendly, the food is delicious with the addition of lovely specials and don't get me started on the cakes. Scrummy. Defo recommend

Mike and his ladies never dissapoint, I'm a regular diner here at Continental, the service is always fast and friendly and the food is top quality and delicious. Plus when the weather is being kind there is the option to dine outside as well as the two indoor sections. Try it... you'll be pleased you did!

Love the Continental Cafe. Mike and the team are always very welcoming. Great choice of food, cake and drink. Love the Paradise Tart especially!

Had well-filled, tasty sandwiches in the courtyard; one was gluten, dairy & soy free - staff were very helpful in ensuring what was OK for the allergies. The carrot cake was also excellent and gluten/dairy/soy free .. Have definitely added to our list of great places to eat.

Lovely coffee shop with quiet courtyard just off the high street. Excellent food (we had paninis) and great coffee too. Well worth a visit

Had a lovely lunch today, would highly recommend the Caesar salad, absolutely delicious! Staff are friendly and attentive. Will definitely be back.

Lovely food, lovely staff, lovely cake, lovely place

Afternoon tea was amazing. Plenty of food and especially the tasty cakes. Staff were pleasant and very helpful. Would definitely recommend.

Great Gourmet Burgers and milkshakes , really good value for money especially when you look what else is on offer burger wise in maldon !

Had a lovely cheese Panini then a big slice of cake to finish, would definitely recommend, very friendly staff and fast service.

Lovely service, food and atmosphere. Can’t believe I’ve forgotten her name but I’m thinking Carole but she was very helpful, chatty and attentative.

Lovely atmosphere, and absolutely delicious food, definitely will visit again!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

A last minute decision to go for a family brunch in Maldon across the generations. We were looking for somewhere with good accessibility and a wide ranging menu. This café did not disappoint. We were warmly welcomed and seated appropriately to accommodate all needs. The venue has a spacious area with a beautiful glass roof to allow the light to flood in. The decor and furniture is in keeping with the building and the food and coffee was excellent. The tables and floor were clean and the waiting staff friendly and food arrived in a timely fashion. Highly recommended and we would love to come back and try lunch here.

I was really excited to eat here after reading the reviews. However we waited 50 minutes for 2 paninis in which the plain cheese had barely any cheese in and tasted like a plain bread and butter panini. The pulled pork baguette was hard. Upon letting them know this they denied it and didn’t even apologise. Very over priced for a baguette. ……………. In response to the your reply. This is completely incorrect. We were checked on once after our drinks were served. Not during or after the food which was the issue. I completely understand that it was a busy Saturday. However from time of receiving our drinks which were quick the food was not. We were at a point the only couple sitting inside so perhaps we were forgotten about. I understand a 1 star is upsetting however to lie and state someone asked us how our food was is complete lies, if someone had asked we would have told them how we felt, but they did not. So you clearly didn’t look at the cctv. I am not one for usually writing reviews as I understand how it can upset the business and that is not what I want to achieve, however I was extremely let down by the food and felt forgotten about condensing the prices.

Really lovely to sit outside today in the beautiful courtyard, amazing service from Mike and the girls as always, wonderful food and quick service for a busy Saturday! Can’t wait to come back soon!

Went to the cafe yesterday, ordered the regular breakfast, came with no beans and the smallest piece of bacon, maybe beans seem to common for a well presented places but pretty disappointed :( Regardless, really nice spot, specially in the sunlight room! Quartz table and velvet chairs, Had to wait a bit as there were 2 bigger orders placed before us, but the service went above when a waiter recleaned our table after seeing we split some hot chocolate, Overall a decent visit, maybe won’t rush back (i like my beans)

We just popped in near to closing time for tea and cake. The staff were very welcoming and the service was great. The cake was amazing, very generous portions that I had to take home in a takeaway box! A fairly small and intimate indoor seating area, but that made it nice and cosy. We will definitely be back to try to food (and more cake).

Husband popped in to grab me a takeaway baguette. Chicken, bacon, avo and mayo. When he returned there were chips that came with it and they were so so good. Sadly once we were home and I opened the box for the baguette they’d forgotten the bacon! Everything else was lovely but I definitely missed the bacon! As that mix of flavours is my favourite. Husband said other than that staff were very friendly.

Have been coming here since I was a child and the quality has always remained the same. Best curly fries ever!! Usually a bit of a wait, but you don't mind because you know what you're getting. Small cosy inside, and lovely outside area too. Staff are always nice and they have a cake counter which is always hard to resist, sometimes I just pop in for a takeaway cake!

Excellent menu Coffee & food were 1st rate Lovely atmosphere Many thanks to the Continental Cafe team for a great lunch.

Really enjoyed the food, staff are busy so be prepared to wait a little bit!

Great place for breakfast in Maldon

Staff were very helpful and welcoming, the place had a vibrant and relaxed atmosphere, food was excellent and very reasonably priced, all home made and the home made slaw was to die for. If you want a medium sized lunch then it is the perfect place, would heartily recommend it

Great place to eat with Great food ,Great positioning, great cake selection, friendly staff.

We had a lovely breakfast here. Good food, friendly staff and although not exactly dear, you do get what you pay for.

We always pop in for lunch and take away a delicious slice of their fancy cake

Amazing food, in a quaint building. Staff are always lovely and speedy! The cakes are incredible!

One of our party has severe allergies Gluton free diary free no onion no spices The staff were fantastic explained everything sorted her a beautiful lunch wore gloves to bring her food to the table checked on her l can't praise this lovely place more thank you continental wonderful service

The best cheese scone ever and I am an expert. Service was so friendly and super efficient

Food is alright, had breakfast 😋

Food excellent atmosphere lovely staff very good

A regular favourite for lunch and breakfast. Great coffee and wonderful food. Always good. Treat yourself to the always changing cakes, but you get a slab, so one to share!

We have been here a few times now. Great food and love the outside rooms. Friendly and helpful staff.

Fab coffee, cake and delightful and caring staff. Highly recommend.

Can't thank the staff enough for their help and consideration. I rang to book a table, and asked for somewhere in a corner as I have a very low immune system. The lady was brilliant, she said no problem we will book the booth out for you. Arrived today welcomed with a big smile and taken straight to the table. It made me feel very comfortable for once to eat out, as no one else was close. Food was fantastic, hot & well presented. Cakes were outstanding. Value for money. So thank you for being so caring. Already booked for next week. Xx

Dined here with friends for a Saturday brunch. Very good coffee, decent sandwiches and helpful staff. We all enjoyed our food as well as the atmosphere. We lingered there and were not rushed at all. Very positive. Recommended.

A friend and I have just enjoyed an amazing Afternoon Tea. A tasty selection of sandwiches, huge scones and lovely selection of cakes!! Lovely staff and a pot of never ending tea, we will recommending to everyone, thank you for a lovely afternoon.

Didn't have food but will next time. Staff particularly friendly and efficient. Service, second to none

Staff are very helpful & friendly. Cakes are delish!

Welcoming service brilliant nothing is too much trouble food is great and the cakes divine so many to choose from so yummy

We choose this cafe as it very close to the Maldon Escape Rooms… and what a find! I booked a table for 11 girls (and a few adults) to have a birthday lunch after the escape room activity and the staff were so accommodating. Mike and his team (especially Emily who took the booking and was so helpful while we were there) were really welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. They even played birthday music for us as we brought out a cake. The food/drinks were delicious and quick to arrive. The little outdoor courtyard is lovely and very well looked after. The cafe gave us use of one of the wooden gazebos which was perfect for the private birthday group to dine in. A big thank you to the staff. They are lovely and very happy to serve! Would recommend a visit! Big thumbs up!

We had a lovely lunch at the Continental Café today. The staff are excellent and unusual to see happy and courteous staff. The food was excellent, well presented and delicious. Particularly like that the serve loose tea in a proper tea pot ! I would highly recommend anyone visiting Maldon to go there.

Very good food and friendly service

Lovely welcome and wonderful setting. Lunch was delicious - Morroccan Vegetable Salad and a Chicken Ceaser jacket potato. Big negative for me… when we ordered the waitress asked ‘do you want butter on your jacket potato?’ To which i replied yes.. as i normally would in a cafe. My potato arrived, toppings on top with a HUGGGEEE pot of butter, an amount no-one would put on a potato, the crux, £1.00 charge on our bill, i complained and was told it was on the menu. It was, right at the bottom, but the waitress didn’t ask if i wanted ‘a pot of butter’ she specifically said ‘butter on my potato’, which, in my experience, is standard practice in a cafe, for free! Weird!

Very nice lunchtime snack. Not too busy. Staff lovely and service was excellent.

Really disappointed by our visit, we arrived and were seated (waitress pointed to the table across the room) and waited around around 30 minutes, expecting someone to come over to take our drinks order. When no one arrived, my partner had to go up and asked a waitress if we could make our order and she said she'd be with us soon. Around 15 minutes passed and the same waitress we asked to take our order wandered aimlessly around the room, scanning the room a few times but ignoring us and not coming to take our order. We found the staff completely unattentive and finally had our order taken by a waiter who came to clear the table next to us. Drinks arrived and the iced coffee and milkshake were lovely but we had finished our drinks long before our food came and we were looked straight through when trying to get their attention for more, they just walked away. The food arrived just shy of an hour after we arrived and we only ordered 2 paninis, a baguette and some chips. On arrival we were offered sauces, we asked for mayo and it never arrived but the table next to us did! Really disappointing as the food was good, but we won't be back. It was pricy for what it was, and we had planned to order 3 slices of cake to take away but the service was honestly so bad that I didn't want to give them anymore of my money. Such a shame.

Really disappointed by our visit, we arrived and were seated (waitress pointed to the table across the room) and waited around around 30 minutes, expecting someone to come over to take our drinks order. When no one arrived, my partner had to go up and asked a waitress if we could make our order and she said she'd be with us soon. Around 15 minutes passed and the same waitress we asked to take our order wandered aimlessly around the room, scanning the room a few times but ignoring us and not coming to take our order. We found the staff completely unattentive and finally had our order taken by a waiter who came to clear the table next to us. Drinks arrived and the iced coffee and milkshake were lovely but we had finished our drinks long before our food came and we were looked straight through when trying to get their attention for more, they just walked away. The food arrived just shy of an hour after we arrived and we only ordered 2 paninis, a baguette and some chips. On arrival we were offered sauces, we asked for mayo and it never arrived but the table next to us did! Really disappointing as the food was good, but we won't be back. It was pricy for what it was, and we had planned to order 3 slices of cake to take away but the service was honestly so bad that I didn't want to give them anymore of my money. Such a shame. I found the staff very rude, the older woman especially.

Great choice of food and lovely coffee. Staff great as well.

Always a great experience at Continental Cafe and our go-to in Maldon. The cake selection is always ridiculously good and plentiful.

I visited this cafe whilst visiting Maldon with friends. There was lots of places to sit, inside snd outside. We got a table straight away, we all had a hot drink and a cake. Their cakes are wonderful and so tasty. You have a hard time choosing what one you want! We all enjoyed our cakes, the service was quick, the staff were very friendly and even though it was quite packed in there the service was very good. This is a great place to go if you are visiting Maldon High Street.

This place was great food was good, the people were so friendly and polite definitely recommend you come here

I decided to visit continental cafe after reading a review online and I am so glad that I did. I'm not sure I would have noticed this wonderful little eatarie in the heart of Maldon if I had just strolled by. It's so much bigger than it looks with plenty of seating both inside and outside, in a pretty courtyard to the rear of the property. We were seated immediately, even though it was busy and our orders taken quickly. Our waitress was pleasant and accommoding with a good knowledge of the menu and ingredients. She was happy to add or remove items from our order. Our food was promptly served and was hot and nicely presented. The portions are quite large so unfortunately I couldn't finish the amazing slice of cake i had chosen for dessert but was offered a box to take it home as someone had noticed there was cake left on my plate. How nice was that? I can totally understand why people post pictures of the fabulous and imaginative cake displays as they truly are spectacular and taste even better than they look. This place is a must for lovers of well cooked food and delicious cakes. I feel sad for anyone who hasn't discovered the continental cafe. It is well worth a visit, you won't be disappointed. Well done to all management and staff

What a fantastic cafe. The food is absolutely tasty and the portions are a nice size. The prices are very reasonable. I would definitely go back there. Want to try the desserts

The breakfast panini is to die for! I savoured every bite and it kept me feeling full all day

Top drawer! Food and service fab, staff wonderful, polite, but the best bit? The cake! Good parking just to the rear, central to high street. Prices very fair. 1st visit, highly recommended and will return! Loved my roast chicken and mayo sandwich. Update - went here for breakfast today. Lovely food and great service!!

All in all, excellent . Well done, team Continental Cafe.

What a lovely cafe. The service, kindness and responsiveness of the staff was a stand out. Good prices! Good food! I loved the curly fries.

We visit many Cafes and restaurants and Continental Cafe is a real Gem in Maldon. The coffee was great,but the food was tasty,fresh and generous. Very good attentive service with a smile too. Top marks

Have used this venue before and was pleasantly surprised- today we had a lunch of jacket spuds olives wine water and what a super simple lunch - just wish I had room for a slice of the fantastic cakes - sat outdoors and chatted with owner Mike - he has been there 6 years and has developed a perfect formula - there are lots of places to eat in Maldon but this is the best 👍👍

Just top notch every time! Delicious food. Great lattes. Sometimes quite busy but always worth the wait. 🌟

Amazing food and service It’s beautiful sitting in the forecourt in beautiful historic surroundings Lovely town in Essex and highly recommend visiting this place for a great breakfast or lunch 😎

Our first time visiting today & so glad we did. Our brunch was out of this world & the cakes just to die for. Staff were also lovely, polite & helpful. If I could rate this place higher than a 5* then I would. We can't wait to come back. Keep up the amazing work.

The Continental must be THE place for breakfast in Maldon. Mike and his staff are friendly, attentive and courteous. Our breakfasts were well-presented and good value for money. Try to get a seat in the front window which overlooks the lovely old All-Saints church.

A pleasant and relaxing cafe offering a good choice of light meals, cakes and drinks. Recommended.

I haven't been here for a while so I thought I would pop in for a quick lunch while I was passing as I know the food is always really nice. I opted for a tap water and the Continental Salad with an added Avocado...