Enjoy... Cafe` in Basildon

Excellent variety of food , delicious cakes and good coffee. Well decorated cafe, clean and efficient service. After having visited a couple of times during a stay with my family who reside in Billericay. - I feel I have to agree with the TripAdvisor comment made way back in March of this year - some members of staff are abrupt - not to us personally but to one or two of the other customers. One subject was confusion over being able to make a booking..... I feel perhaps the ‘team’ need to jell more and work with the same set of rules. Otherwise I loved it!

My daughter and I were shopping in Billericay when she spotted the Fairy cakes café! Straight away we were made to feel very welcome by a friendly member of staff. You can tell they treat customers well as clearly they have repeat custom. After drooling over the cakes we settled for tea, hot chocolate with a slab of Victoria sponge and Salted caramel cake. This came in around at under £12 which I felt was a fairly average cost for the area. We did have a little wait but a few people had come in at once. Drinks and cakes were delivered with a smile, gorgeous china and an adorable pot of milk. None of your metal teapots here thank goodness. My daughter and I are keen bakers and both were highly impressed with the lightness of the sponges and how tasty and fresh they were. I loved the cakes on display, the 'take your own ingredients' bags you can take home to create in your own kitchen (brilliant idea!) and the fact magazines were readily available should you be dining alone. It felt very welcoming and friendly so I'd definitely be happy to come in on my own. On the way out I saw they also do cookery classes, afternoon tea and the like. I have a feeling we will be back....

I took my best friend and her young baby (just turning one) for afternoon tea as an early Christmas present. The staff were friendly and kind from the get go, they made my friend and her child feel very welcome and not in the way at all. The food was superb - we had a 3 tier afternoon tea for two and we were given so many yummy sandwiches our heads popped, the cakes we got to choose ourselves were also a nice touch and a bit different for normal afternoon tea which we loved and even the little baby had a lovely afternoon tea to herself! Sandwiches filled with Nutella, a snack and a lovely mini cupcake and drink. Also very reasonably priced, thankyou for a lovely afternoon!

Was intending to go to the Costa a few doors down with some friends for lunch but this place was suggested instead. At first glance the menu was a bit over-priced for sandwiches by £1+ here and there but when the food arrived the portions were on the small side and coffee cups were only 2/3 full. Am told they use coffee pods that dish out a set amount of coffee so they have no control. For the price I expected maybe a bit more salad or some crisps with the sandwiches. After we finished our sandwiches we were 'upsold' on some cake and weren't told the price, only the options available. When I went to pay the bill I was in shock, considering what we had, so for the first time ever asked to see an itemised bill. It was in order just over priced and those £1+ here and there soon added up. Had the food been better or larger portions I would have given maybe a four star review.

Good food and lively coffee, looking forward to my cupcake to go. Great price. Good allergen selection as well

I have been here a few times now and even though I do enjoy the food I find the staff very rude, seemingly bored and their lack of customer service (or rather lack of) is awful. They have very bad attitudes which is a shame as it is lovely in there. The service is very slow too.

I have just enjoyed the most delicious 3 tier afternoon tea, with my friends at enjoy cakes Billericay. A beautiful little tea room run by a local family. Exquisite homemade food, and the most Devine cakes and scones. The tearoom is beautifully decorated, you feel cosy and very relaxed, and are surrounded by the stunning wedding and birthday cakes that Clare and her team of girls create. I can't recomend this little tea room more highly. Claire, Tina and the girls have created a real little gem.

Had the best jacket potato ever with cheese and beans, then shared half a lemon cake with a friend. The staff are lovely and friendly and helpful. And then a lovely cup of tea best lunch ☺

Good location in the middle of the high street. Pleasantly surprised by the wide range of Teas and the good choice of Sandwiches and Cakes. Light and airy, welcoming staff and reasonably priced. Would return.

There;s quiche & cupcakes everywhere, however these are special - in fact, to die for. Delicious light crumbly pastry & lovely fresh filling = Best quiche EVER ! Cupcakes are superb too. Bit pricey but great quality ! Nice

It's a lovely Tea shop catering to suit all tastes and for people with allergies. we had sandwiches and they were tasty and unusual fillings. Very clean and staff are extremely pleasant and polite. We also made enquiries regarding a wedding which Claire makes in her workshop upstairs. Looking forward to returning in June.

Really lovely local cafe. Everything is made fresh to order and the cakes are divine. Only thing that prevents a 5 star review is that a small lunch can end up quite costly.

Every time we come the food is great! We especially love the fact that our one year old daughter can join in and have a mini afternoon tea for kids. She loves it! See you again this Saturday 👍🏻

You can easily overlook somewhere you visit regularly and take it for granted but with a few minutes on my hands, thought I'd post a review of one of our favourite lunch or coffee stops! Clean, modern tea shop, friendly staff and the best chicken, bacon and avocado sandwich ever...can't bring myself to try anything else! Delicious! Never feel rushed and always welcome. Thank you!

Personal amable, encantadora tartas cup! Clare hizo que nuestras hijas y pastel de bodas. . . ¡Guau! Mejor café y tarta en billericay 😛 lugar

This little restaurant serves the BEST hot chocolate in the world!!! Not just that but it's carefully selected menu is completely lovely, all delicious and totally enticing. In other words once you have been to the Enjoy café you want to come again. So thank you all who work there and deliver to us lucky customers wonderful delicious treats. Jenny G

Pequeño y encantador Café sirve sándwiches y café delicioso! Mi esposa y yo metimos en para comer un bocado. Personal amable y buena comida también! Vale la pena una visita!

Arrived to be seated promptly. We were given time to peruse the menu and plumped for tea and a slice of lemon drizzle and my friend had a red velvet cupcake. Both were unctuous and delicious in equal measure. Always a lovely atmosphere with plenty to look at and Enjoy! I would live to participate in one of the many courses they offer.

Visually very good. The menu is varied and appealing Service was pleasant but they need a couple of more staff probably. The dishes were nice but it's Brentwood so for a sandwich and a couple of drinks...a little more expensive than other areas. Loved the place though and will return.

First time I have visited this delightful cafe. Service was great and the food faultless. I met up with a friend that I hadn't seen for a while and she suggested this place. So glad she did. If you fancy a good cup of coffee and freshly made sandwiches then give this place a try. It won't disappoint.

I visited for lunch yesterday with my daughter & was disappointed with the lack of customer service. Considering they had 3 staff serving the small dining area, two customers had to leave their tables & head to the cash desk to get the attention from one of the 3 waitresses. The staff were far too busy chatting & didn't realise that two customers had been trying to get the attention of the waitress for 10 minutes. The cream tea was very nice & so was the coronation sandwich. However, Being spoilt for choice with food establishments in the high street I will certainly not be returning to Clairy Fairy Cup Cake again.

This is the most charming family run cafe with a relaxed atmosphere,great service and freshly made food it is perfect for coffee lunch and afternoon teaIt also makes in the cafe their own cupcakes that are so much better than the factory made ones in chain coffee shops they have such a personal touch with the decoration They make to order the most spectacular celebration cakes with imagination and style the owner is a real artisan with her bakingMany thanks for such a lovely lunch

This is only my second visit to the teashop and the first time I have had coffee and cake downstairs. Downstairs is now the only option as upstairs is now only used for cake classes. Although it is pleasant the large glass panes can make you feel rather exposed to passing foot and vehicle traffic and have robbed it of some of its original intimacy and therefore attraction.Nonetheless the coffee was tasty and in larger cups, so that I was not left wanting more. The cake was a different matter - it was a freshly baked walnut sponge that literally melted in your mouth and definitely left you craving for more.

Called into enjoy while visiting in billericay. Quaint little shop but very warm no air. Coffee and cupcakes really nice and fresh 5.40. Only small problem people moaned about how long they took to get served and a couple of orders came out wrong! Only human.....Need to invest in more salt and pepper mills as only one set going round all the tables. Very clean and friendly may visit again?

Cupcakes are the lovely, really tasty and a good selection to choose from. Just pop in for Tea and cake, you won't be sorry.

A great little tea room. Perfect meeting place for a girly catch up.Our 2 tier afternoon tea was presented on pretty floral china and served by friendly, welcoming staff. The sandwiches were fresh as were the fruit scones. Will definitely be returning again one day.

I have visited 'Enjoy' a few times since moving to the area and have been completely blown away by the presentation and taste of the cakes/cupcakes. The staff members are extremely welcoming, therefore creating a friendly atmosphere for all ages.Along the high street you have competitors such as Costa, however I can assure all readers that you won't experience a better cupcake, cup of tea and service in Essex once you've visited 'Enjoy'.10/10!

Booked an afternoon tea for three on a Saturday. The afternoon tea was lovely, one of the best that I have had, plentiful, fresh and with a choice of delicious cupcakes and two drinks of your choice. The only thing that stops me rating this as a 5 is the fact that the place is too small and everybody is squashed together... once in, you can't get out which is not helped by people staying and chatting rather than going when they have finished their food and drinks. Perhaps they could politely decline prams and pushchairs because there just isn't the room.

My Mum and I stopped here for a treat and really enjoyed ourselves. We had some deliciously light and tasty coffee cake (with sparkles) and drinks. The cafe is beautifully presented, everything very clean and pretty. The staff were really helpful too. Thanks.

At first glance this place looks tiny but there is an upstairs seating area also - even so it is not large but do try it. The general food is nicely prepared and pesented but the cakes are out of this world. Go in every week and try the cup cake of the week - you will get hooked like we did. Have your coffee extra strong to compliment the sweet cake. And then take home the other cakes you havent got room for now....ps the staff are lovely too

Came here with a friend on Monday as had planned to come here for cream tea, but were short for time as had to be home for my disabled brother so decided to just pop in for a sandwich and had actually arranged to come back the following Monday for cream tea. Ordered our food pretty quickly but then waited 20 minutes for them to come out. Although I do understand that cooking from fresh takes time, as I work in a Michelin star restaurant, but I also understand that no customer should wait that long, or would want to wait that long, for any food.. Especially a sandwich. Even cooking from fresh you do as much prep as possible to ensure that this kind of waiting around never happens. If your only way of cooking fresh is to take 20 minutes to do so, I think a re evaluation on how you do things needs to happen. Anyway, food comes out, mine was lovely actually but my friends wasn't as ordered. This is also understandable, mistakes happen, but she didn't want to pay for something she wasn't going to enjoy eating. So I told her to go and explain this to the lady (presumably the manageress) and I'm sure it would be taken off our bill, as we no longer had time to wait for another one to be cooked (another 20 minutes?). My friend went and did this whilst I finished off my food at the table. She came back to get her purse and said she was going to pay for her drink so I said I'd also come to pay for my food. Once at the till, the manageress then said 'I just think it is petty of you to not pay over something so small as us missing something out of your order'. To which my friend replied that it wasn't just that and that she had explained already and that we didn't have 20 minutes to wait for whither. At this point I butted in just to say, I myself work in a restaurant and no matter how awkward the situation, or customer, the customer is always right? To which she replied 'well not in all situations are they'. To which I replied 'I can't believe how rude you are being, regardless of what you missed out of her order, it was wrong, so she was within her rights to ask for it to be taken off the bill since she hadn't eaten it'. The lady replied 'life is annoying sometimes isn't it'. To which I then said 'the situation has already been addressed and spoken about, there was no need to bring it up again when I came over, actually it was very unnecessary of you' at which point my friend said come on let's go. I've never written a trip advisor and as someone who has worked for a long time in hospitality I understand how unneeded some comments left are, and mostly left by people whom themselves are extremely rude. I myself am the most polite person, I think manners are of high importance, ESPECIALLY in the workplace. And the amount of rude people I have to deal with on a daily basis, but just smile and apologise to, because that is my job. I was completely taken aback by how rude this lady was. Nothing at all to do with the order that had come out wrong, it is how she persistently tried to tell us that we were 'petty' and in the wrong for asking for the sandwich to be taken off the bill. It's a shame because we had actually planned to come back but I think you need to invest in some customer service/manageress skills because as I have mentioned, there is a lot of things going wrong here. This isn't to turn people away, I hope it doesn't, this is to hopefully educate the woman who works here, who thinks its okay to speak down to a paying customer, and tell them they are petty after making a mistake in the order and a waiting time of 20 minutes for a sandwich. (Looking through your other reviews its easy to see that I'm not the first to have complained about this woman..)

First time I went to this little cafe yesterday and was greatly impressed the food was excellent we had panninis and they were well made and tasty the service was very friendly too . My mum and sister had a slice of cake each and the cake was lovely and light with a real homemade taste they loved it . I had the cupcake of the day it was chocolate chip and banana it was so lovely and moist . Will definitely be making a return visit . of the day mine was chocolate chip

I have been to this cafe a handful of times now, each time I have enjoyed. I have eaten savoury dishes on three occasions - first two were lovely, 3rd dish wasn't as nice as the avocado wasn't ripe, however the flavour was still good. The cupcakes are amazing! Overall good choice of food and cakes coupled with friendly and quick service. Definitely recommend to all. I would book a table if it's an occasion, it's very popular and gets full, esp if lunchtime etc.

We often visit Clary Fairy and have always enjoyed our lunch. The food is exceptionally fresh , good quality and well presented. The staff are superb, cheerful and keen to make each visit the best it could be be. The variety of cup cakes is mouthwatering , I find it impossible to resist a cup cake. we have Nepresso coffee at home and know how lovely it is, good to know Clariry Fairy also serves Nepresso. Billericay wouldnt be the same without you.

We booked an afternoon tea for a party of thirteen, and were all most impressed with 'Enjoy'. The Café is attractively decorated with light sunny colours and plenty of interesting things to look at while you wait for your refreshments. We had ordered sandwiches, scones and cakes, and they were all simply delicious; the sandwiches were freshly made, the scones were served with cream and jam, and the cupcakes were just fantastic. We had a selection of coffee, chocolate, strawberry, lemon and vanilla. They are so light that unfortunately you could probably eat four and tell yourself that there are no calories in them!Certainly worth a visit - you are unlikely to find a better tea anywhere.

Visited this pretty little cafe on a spontaneous lunch with my mum and we really were spoiled. To begin with we were instantly relaxed as the staff were welcoming and the decor is so cute. The menu was filled with lovely and reasonably priced treats and in the end we settled on a tea for two. The tea for two was lovely and I highly recommend the pickle; it was the best I have ever had! I cannot wait to visit again soon.

Visited with my mother and friends for a pre Christmas afternoon tea.As mentioned by other visitor, it was a shame about the moody middle aged waitress as it dampened the atmosphere a little.Nice food but sadly no festive cheer at enjoy!!

Came here for a girls afternoon tea with my work friends. The company and scones were good but everything else was a a disappointment. The more mature waitress's was sullen and the service was slow. Also we were charged for our second drinks although this was not pointed out to us at the time and we thought it was included with the afternoon tea as it is at most places. When the bill came we had been charged for two people who had not been able to make it which we had notified them when we arrived. They said that we had enough food for nine people but there was barely enough for the seven of us. A £15 service charge was added on which we chose not to pay as the service had not warrented that. The young waitress was very apologetic. Will not be returning or recommending to anyone.

Lovely little place. The image and look doesn't do it justice. Swift service, cheap and plentiful food. And saw staff going out of their way to help a blind man in and get seated, so thought I'd go out of my way to write a nice review.

ups - nice staff, excellent tea, great range of cakesdowns - very small, and can be busy, busy would be ok if people didn't have to queue next to tables etc etc. not cheap (but the quality is good). Personally I don't like the location, hard to see out and right next to the pelican crossing tends to be noisyIt's worth trying as the 'downs' above are personal taste.

Often a wait on the food, but so long as you aren't in a rush this place is fab for lunch. Probably one for adult time, little ones aren't that well catered for.

We've been in this restaurant a number of times in the past, previously usually for tea with some of the grandchildren or friends, but this time for a light lunch of a sandwich. The service is always excellent and the food very good. The sandwiches are all freshly made and come in delicious bread, cut into quarters with a side salad. Coffee is always excellent. They do a child's Tea platter - which comes on a tiered plate in two varieties - the grandkids love it!

Lunch again at Enjoy Clairey Fairy Boutique Cafe! What can I say - this is a place where you are treated with respect by a very efficient and well run owner and her daughter. I have been using this cafe a great deal during the last eight months, while I have been having chemotherapy. I have got to know and chat to many of the staff, as they have realised how vulnerable I can be some days. They have been attentive and ensured I get water as soon as I climb those stairs! Another customer and I chatted across the tables today about how lovely it is to know you are going to get a hot cup of tea or tasty coffee and a first class lunch. The bread for sandwiches is SO tasty as are the wide range of fillings. I noticed today that the scones have grown considerably, so not two, wee scones, but one yummy, scrummy large scone. I am not a cup cake person, so love the selection of tray bakes and sliced cake - the Lemon Drizzle is to die for! Some very young staff have been trained on the job, and have really stepped up to the plate now. And the more experienced ladies know their job and are very efficient! I am astounded and disappointed to read some of the very cutting and hurtful reviews that some people have put on Trip Advisor and question who could find such things to grouse about at ENJOY! I always take the attitude of - if you can't say something nice, then don't bother! Better to be honest than hit below the belt - get a life and step away from this kind of low offensive comments! I will continue to take my custom to this cafe, safe in the knowledge that I won't get infection or germs, and that I will get tasty food, great choice and well worth the money I am spending. You should try it and dispel all the lousy comments some very sad and sick person seems to be getting pleasure out of posting! They are making cup cakes for me to take to a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday - thank you for offering to do this for FREE, but as it is my contribution, I will happily pay for this service.

I had a lovely meal at 'Enjoy... Cafe' this week. The food was fresh and well prepared. It was quite busy; which is always a good sign in my opinion, but the staff worked very hard to keep waiting times to the absolute minimum. I can't wait to go again next time I'm in Billericay. Thoroughly recommended.

I heard of this shop after i went to a party and the cake was made by claire. It was the best cake I'd ever had especially as I'm never to keen on cake! The texture was so light and airy and the icing was lovely and beautifully decorated. Following this I decided to take a trip to the shop with my partner. When we got to the shop we were so impressed by the clean feel and how polite the staff were! We were quickly sat down and our drink order taken! I was a bit nervous about ordering the food as I'm very fussy but the staff couldn't have been more helpful. Before writing my review I couldn't help but notice the review below. I'm also unsure of the ladies name but the lady who I was led to believe that owns the shop was very lovely and helpful. She served us and helped me find something on the menu that fitted my fussy needs! Can't wait to come back and also bring other friends with me! Definitely worth travelling for! Will also be ordering some cupcakes as we had one after our lunch and they as I had said previously before delicious and light! Wonderful shop and staff! Keep up the good work!

I called in here for the first time yesterday, having walked past it many times on my trips to the High St. I had a pot of tea and a slice of orange and chocolate cake which was absolutely delicious. All the cakes looked delectable and there was a very wide choice. I could have eaten them all! Service was friendly and efficient and I was amazed to see that they did a comprehensive lunch menu of sandwiches, ploughman's etc as well. The afternoon teas on the menu looked particularly tempting. A truly pleasant environment in which to take a relaxing break to refresh the parts.

We have had the pleasure to have lunch at Enjoy quite a few times including afternoon tea. I loved the homemade cakes and scones and the sandwiches where fresh and tasty. Our friends also had a kids cupcake party there and it was brilliant, the cakes they decorated where superb! The staff are very friendly and helpful, keep up the good work!

Booked for afternoon tea for 2 in advance, had a pay a £5 deposit per person. Really lovely, but it's very small and people jostling in and out trying to get to tables upstairs didn't add to any atmosphere. The staff were friendly, but a gent who appeared to be the manager was dressed in a t-shirt and shorts - not what I expected for a tearoom! It's also on a very noisy high street. Wasn't quite what we expected but was ok for £12 per person.

This little gem can be found in the middle of Billericay High Street near the church. All the cakes are cooked on the premises and they taste fabulous.We had afternoon tea for my mothers birthday and really enjoyed it.

I paid over the phone for my Mum and her friend to have a cream tea here as a treat, They both thoroughly enjoyed it and said the sandwiches and cakes were lovely. Would recommend.

We first met with the Enjoy...Cafe team about 12 months ago when we were beginning to organise our wedding. We first met with Claire to discuss wedding cake designs and cake pop centre pieces for our tables. The service was brilliant, the team made us feel very welcome and comfortable and took our ideas on board to design the perfect wedding cake. We were married on 04.05.14 and we have received so many positive comments from our guests since then on not only look of the cake and cake pops but the taste also. We are very pleased customers.My mum also arranged my family hen do at enjoy...where we attended a 2-hour cake-decorating workshop. This was perfect as suited all abilities and the team were fantastic. Not only did we get to take away our beautiful cupcakes but we also go a nice cuppa and a tasty treat whilst having a natter afterwards.Thanks Claire and the team for all your help on the lead up to our special day and for creating such beautiful cakes for our wedding. We will definitely be back to sample some more of your lovely cakes soon!Amy and Dan xxx

We have been coming to Enjoy... Cafe for the past year. Great friends introduced us and we are there all of the time. Be it a cupcake class, birthday party, lunch or just a treat, you are sure we will be there several times a month. Fabulous staff. Attentive and very personable.

This lovely Cafe has recently been altered, the work took place over just a few days. The boutique downstairs has now gone. The ground floor is now a spacious cafe with beutiful displays of weddingcakes and cupcakes around the shop. The style is in keeping with the upstairs part which is still available as extra seating. The new style allows easy access for the elderly of billericay who would doubtless have struggled with the stairs. The food is always delicious. The service can on occasion seem slightly slow but only if the staff are rushed. It is slightly pricier than other cafes in Billericay but I never mind as I'm sitting in one of the nicest places around.

I love this cafe, it's so pretty and is all about the little extras. The sandwiches are so fresh and beautifully presented; the cakes are delicious (it's so hard to choose which one to have!) and the staff make you feel really welcome. The mini afternoon tea for children is a great idea- my niece really enjoyed it. Thank you to the staff who make this such a lovely place to visit.

I've been here on two occasions recently and my only wish is that I wasn't on a diet so I could visit here more often. On the first visit I had a red velvet cupcake which was really lovely. On the second visit I had the special of the week which was a strawberry cupcake. This was literally the best cupcake I've ever tasted. Also, I've bought three cupcakes as gifts and all recipients have been very pleased!All I can say is just go and try their cupcakes and I'm sure you won't be disappointed. I can't talk about the rest of their food as I haven't tried it but I'm sure it's just as tasty!

Went here for late lunch on a saturday, the tea room is pleasantly decorated with Kath Kitson accessories & china. Service was friendly, a little slow but that was not a problem for us as we were catching up. Food was good, freshly prepared & well presented. The menu had light lunch & afternoon tea packages. Perfect for a girlie lunch/afternoon tea.

We're just back from lunch at this cafe. It's a lovely place, nicely set out and great atmosphere with very friendly staff. The menu has a wide selection - sandwiches, jacket potatoes, panani's all with a huge choice of filling. There are also great cakes especially the cupcakes! (you can actually have cupcake making parties here!). Will definately be back.For those that don't know the area this cafe is near the church on the high street and is above a shop, so you go through and up the stairs.

My wife and I are regular user's of the Enjoy and were some what surprised by the review complaining of lack of service. As local residents we eat there perhaps once or twice a week and see it in all its moods, sometimes quite, sometimes busy and then other times very busy, but in all these occasions we have found the staff to be attentive, very quick taking and in serving orders, and are always cheerful and friendly. This is obviously a Family run restaurant which prides itself on good top quality, fresh food served quickly in a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere . The décor and amenities are modern and pleasing with all the food prepared fresh in a spotlessly clean area for all to see, there are no hidden corners in the Enjoy.Fortunately our only bad experience over the years has been recently of two ladies with a small and noisy child, either the two accompanying adults were deaf to the child’s screams and disruptive behaviour or cared less. Looking back I think the staff dealt with the situation remarkably well considering most customers ate their food rather quickly and left without comment.We have had the pleasure of two Family birthday cakes made by the Enjoy and both were inexpensive, light and airy, but more importantly, delicious. There are many places to eat in Billericay with a vast and varied array of menus, but if your looking for a typical English tea room with very high standards we have no hesitation in recommending the Enjoy as the ideal place to eat, relax and enjoy!

My daughter and I,visited enjoy Clairey fairy cupcakes on Tuesday 30 th July and had afternoon tea for two at lunchtime. The two young ladies that served us were great,they were very busy,but despite being rushed off there feet,gave us great service. The food was fresh,well presented and delicious. I am a regular visitor to enjoy and I love it,it has to be my most favourite place to have lunch.thank you ladies. Best wishes Sue

I went for afternoon tea with a friend and the surroundings were very nice, but the wait to be served was far too long. When we finally did get served the staff member was dismissive and disinterested. She continued to chat to her colleague while taking our order and subsequently forgot some of it. The food was served a while before the tea and coffee. I can't fault the presentation and the food was very nice, but the scones were minuscule. I had hoped to come back and treat my daughter but I'm afraid I won't be returning to such shoddy service.

The most delicious cakes I have have ever had in a cafe. Will highly recommend going there for lunch or afternoon tea

After reading the reviews & living in the area we thought we would check out these yummy cakes. However, they were far from yummy. Cake was dry & my husbands rocky road cupcake tasted so dry & tasteless I was surprised they were offering it as the special. The waitresses all seemed more interested in chatting amongst themselves. Prefer to go to Cafe Creme where they show an interest & the cake is gooooooood!

I visited my friend at the weekend and couldn't wait to go to Clairey Fairy Cakes as she had told me so much about it, we went for lunch and although the Cafe' was very busy we were happy to wait the 10 mins it took to get a table, the ladies were very welcoming, I absolutely loved the pretty decor, lovely china and how everything is 'mix and match' but perfectly coordinated, you can even see through to the beautiful kitchen where all the delicious cakes are made. There was a great selection of food and when we ordered we were told as it was so busy and all the food is freshly prepared there would be a bit of a wait, we didn't mind as we were enjoying the atmosphere, when the food arrived it was well worth the wait, absolutely delicious and all so nicely presented, we just had enough room for some yummy cake, I chose a Red Velvet Cupcake and my friend had the Lemon Drizzle which I had a taste of and I can honestly say they were the best cakes I've ever tasted. I wish there was a Cafe' like this where I live, I'm looking forward to visiting Billericay again and I'm going to bring my mum for afternoon tea, someone on the next table had one it looked delicious!

Being new to the area I had chosen to go with my sister to Clairey Fairy Cakes from reading the reviews on here. The decor is lovely and the food, when it arrived was lovely but the service was nothing to be proud of. We were left standing at the top of the stairs for an uncomfortable amount of time by the two members of staff who were intent on emptying the dishwasher and restocking the cabinet. I had to ask 'did we just need to find a table' to which one of the staff answered yes, as there was only one table available (that hadnt been cleared) we sat down and she said she would come and clear it. After waiting approx 15 mins I had to ask her to come and clear the table. The only menu on the table was for afternoon tea which we picked from (we only realised there was another lunch menu on seeing other food being brought out, we weren't offered the lunch menu) We were then told that they had 'run out of bread' - at 2.15 on a Saturday afternoon when it states afternoon tea served until 4:30pm ! - A guy offered to go and buy more bread which obviously meant our food order was delayed. We were asked to choose which cake we would like from the Cabinet, however the young lady didnt know what at least one of the cakes were !! Our tea and coffee were brought to us pretty much straight away but we had drank this well before the food had arrived. When it did arrive I asked for more tea and coffee. The coffee was lovely and my sister said the same about the tea, the sandwiches and cakes were really fresh and lovely and having eyes bigger than our bellies we had cake left over so I asked for them to be put in a bag and went to pay the bill, only for a member of staff to say 'you had extra tea and coffee to add on' I said yes I did but that our food did not arrive until a long time after our tea and coffee, she quickly back tracked and took the refills off the bill. I have had afternoon tea at many locations and have never been asked to pay for a refill! We sat there for a further 10-15 minutes waiting for the cakes to be bagged while three members of staff had a nice chat, I had to ask again for them to be packed up. Maybe I am being unfair, but service is so important and if only one thing had happened I would never have written this but it really was one thing after another and we were quite disappointed.

We have been a couple of times without the children but during the Easter holidays I took the children for afternoon tea. The place was packed not one empty chair I was gutted and the staff could see this. As we were about to leave the manager rang up to the staff in the restaurant and asked them to reserve a table and return asked me to return in 10 mins. I was on my own with my 3 month old, 5,8 and 11 year old the ladies helped me up the stairs, sat us down and served us straight away. My 5 & 8 year old had afternoon tea for children, my 11 yr old had a huge jacket potato and I had quiche. I had to wait 20 mins for the quiche but I was advised of this and it was so worth the wait. Every £5 you spend you get a stamp on a little loyalty card and for every 10 stamps you get a free cup cake so this time we visited we got our free cupcake and took it home for daddy. This place is really worth a visit. We have also booked a cupcake making class for the children in the Whitsun holiday in the kitchens here.

I took my family here for lunch over the easter holidays and we all enjoyed our tasty egg mayonnaise and crispy bacon sandwiches! My children loved their cheese sarnies and cakes too. Really helpful staff who were friendly and attentive. Nice atmosphere and didn't feel rushed despite it being very busy. We'll definately be returning.

There are few places like this in the area. Its really nice and cosy in there. The food is really nice. They have a good selection of cakes, the scones are nice too. Keep up the good work. Will be back for sure.

"Enjoy..." is the perfect name for this impressive business where everything is the highest standard. The food is fresh, creative and beautifully-presented. My daughter and I visit nearly each week for an after-school treat, a delicious cupcake and drink. The cupcakes are the tastiest I've had, the cake always freshly topped with perfect buttercream frosting.It is also my favourite afternoon tea, lunch and coffee spot. The cakes are the best I've found, always creatively-made, beautiful and completely yummy! Last year Claire made a beautiful giant cupcake for my daughter's birthday (and matching cupcakes). This year Claire hosted her PERFECT 7th birthday party there. The girls loved it, and so did we.The temptations do not end with the food though. The merchandise that has grown since this store first opened is always fun. I always look here first for gifts and am too-often tempted to buy things for me as well as the selection is unique. I cannot rave enough about this mother and daughter owned business, filled with treats of all types. It is the people though who make this High Street shop truly enjoyable. Claire, Tina and their staff are always professional, warm and friendly. They seem to truly ENJOY their business.

I went on a day trip of treats to Billericay, which perhaps needs further explanation, but I ask that you accept the fact. After a spa treatment morning, nice lunch at Strada, and a quick shop and boutique trawl, my companion and I visited Clairey's Fairy Cakes. I set the scene - we were in a good mood, and this little place just kept the momentum going. It's a lovely little boutique, cafe and cupcake factory all rolled into one. My companion loves tea served in pretty china, Cath Kidston and sugary cakes, so she was thrilled. I love chocolate and coffee, so a mug of decaff Nespresso coffee and a chocolate indulgence cupcake ticked the boxes for me. My cupcake was good - probably the best of it's type I have tasted. Too often, the impossibly thick gob of buttercream slathered on the top, obliterates any sense of the actual cake and one ends up with a very sickly feeling and the guilt of having consumed 500 calories in 2 minutes. Not so here. Perhaps it did contain 500 calories but the amount of buttercream was well-judged, the cake delicious, and the presentation (a hint of holographic glitter and giant chocolate buttons) very pleasing. Mmmmm.My friend chose Teapigs tea and the "cupcake of the week" - white chocolate and raspberry. This disappeared so quickly that she was convinced she required a second. Sensing disaster, (1000 calories in 4 minutes) I begged her to buy one to take away instead. You can get a little box with a ribbon around it to give as a gift. We regretted being too full for afternoon tea which sounded delightful. Did I mention the serving staff wear pink blouses and wear their hair in buns (lucky there were no male staff)? You can even get Clairey Fairy tote bags and tea towels. I predict Claire will take over the world, - one cupcake at a time.

While on a recent visit to Billericay from California my hubby and I stopped by a little boutique/gift shop to find some gifts for the family. He wanted a coffee and we were about to leave when we saw a sign for a coffee room upstairs. What we found was so much more. Hidden away is a lovely little bakery that has a back room where children were learning to make cup cakes. The decor is such that you feel you are in a scene from Alice in Wonderland! We ordered the English tea for two; scones, jam and the divine clotted cream. We drank from really dainty china cups that made my husband laugh; it was so much fun. The food and coffeee were excellent and the next time we are in town we will have lunch and the tea! I really hope they stay in business because it was so unusual, very well decorated and just a lovely time.