Esquires Coffee in Windsor and Maidenhead

Very moderate breakfast - cheap ingredients, poorly cooked and presented. On the plus side, coffee was decent. For £11.95, I’d have expected way better. We should have heeded the warning signs - sticky table despite being only second customers of the day, tatty menus with porridge options crossed off crudely in red pen. Interesting to see that there are several other recent reviews with similar comments - wish we’d read them and gone elsewhere!

Stopped in for a quick breakfast and coffee. Great food choices ands excellent coffee. The staff were very helpful and nice. Poached eggs with salmon is yummy

As reviewed 1 month ago awful breakfast (full English) nice place to eat but just don’t offer what you can’t produce

Awful breakfast. £11.95 - but cheap ingredients and poorly cooked. Cold beans, mushrooms dried up, no bread choice (just thin cheap white). Dreadful.

The best thing about this cafe is the location. The food was very poor. The poached eggs were both under cooked and overcooked swimming in cooking liquid. The mushrooms were dry the sausage dried out and the beans had been reheated at least 3 times. The staff were surly and the atmosphere nonexistent.

We have been going to this cafe for a couple of years now and it was the best coffee in Windsor. However just lately the prices have shot up and the coffee has got weaker. £3.55 for a flat white is very pricey for something that tastes no better than a very weak late. Such a shame as it’s in a nice location.

Walked in and all the tables were filthy. Staff all hovered behind the counter chatting and laughing. On see my family they looked annoyed that we had walked in. Asked if tables could be cleaned. One stroppy staff member pulled a face and said 'you've only gotta ask'. No, the shop should have clean tables. On saying ' I have just asked' she replied 'get out and don't come back again'. Totally shocking behaviour from this member of staff.

What a great little place. Excellent breakfast and well made Cafe Mocha’s. Right on a Main Street… great for people watching.

Good coffee to take away in Windsor one of the best coffee shops in windsor. Tables are available as well to sit. Enjoyed my Latte. Recommended

Really lovely peach iced tea and very reasonably priced. However, not a lot of gluten free options and the cappuccino was very frothy, a bit too much.

Served in paper cups when others sitting in had China cups. When I asked why the reason was that the shop would get hectic before closing. I suspect the real reason was the staff did not want to wash up any more. Usually good, the coffee was poor: a cappuccino that was mostly froth. The staff were not particularly agreeable when wanting the drink topped up.

Visited after the Coronation of King Charles. Great place for coffee and the staff were very helpful. Gluten free options available.

Visited on a short break to Windsor, the Veggie Sausage Rolls were fab. The staff were very helpful. We will definitely visit again Thank You

Great location for a quick bite and hot drink after touring the castle. They had several gluten free and vegan options. Good prices. Quaint little cafe. Highly enjoyed!

Elbow grease and some lime scale remover wouldn’t go amiss in the toilets and perhaps some fresh air spray! Loo roll had run out with no spare to be seen Service was …if I must attitude There was no breakfast tea and the decaf coffee tasted like dish water Never again!!

Alla i sällskapet fick sin frukost olika gånger/tider, vilket gjorde att vi inte kunde äta tillsammans. En rätt glömdes helt, sa till personalen två gånger, och den var ”på väg”. När det gått 35 minuter lessnade jag ur och det visade sig att de glömt den. Även en färskpressad apelsinjuice tog 40 minuter, då var maten uppäten sedan länge. SJUKT dålig service och otroligt förvirrad personal. Fick tillslut avboka pga att vi hade en bokad tid vi skulle hinna till.

went there for a coffee. Usually not a difficult endeavour but for the staff at this establishment, this was obviously a Herculean task they were not ready for. Visiting the cave of the cyclops, you would expect better service. Unfriendly was a the word of the day. The coffee was poor as Ulysses when he returned home, and the price as steep as Mount Olympus. I would return to this place if I wanted to dislike coffee as much as Poseidon detested Ulysses.

Great service, friendly staff, great location next to Windsor Castle. Quick service and great atmosphere. Right across the road from the leaning house.

Milk shakes may look appetising but it’s 3/4 or more ice and quite tasteless!! Service was not welcoming and smokeless

Came here for lunch with friends and was very disappointed. Normally when we come here the sandwich are really good but today we decided to have poach egg and salmon, the salmon tasted off and didn't smell fresh, really disappointed with it and kept on...

Just wanted a snack lunch. Great choice of cakes and sandwiches. Lovely latte coffee. Quick service, very clean and

The online menu is wrong they don't do a Full English. The coffee isn't bad though and the service is quick and polite. Not a good place for breakfast sadly.

Popped in for a cuppa and had the most amazing blueberry muffin. Just when I thought the cake had finished discovered it had cream in - best muffin I have eaten in years. Fresh and the ultimate naughty treat. Great tea/coffee stop on the high...

Stopped in here whilst staying at the Castle Hotel in Windsor, friendly staff and perfect for a quick breakfast/ coffee stop. We enjoyed our tea and toast!

We had to leave because of the smoke from one customer which blew across all the other outside tables. The tables are pretty close together too.

We had a very nice latte and a mint hot chocolate one of the best in Windsor town for takewaway. Seating for sit in too.

My thursday visit was horrible to this place with my family waiting time on the queue was way long and once i got to the till the guy was so rude that he couldnt understand me what i was asking so i have to repeat...

I am not really a person who complains i am a local resident and i have been visiting this place from a long time but its been few weeks now that every time i visit this place looks like its only 1 person working behind...

We just went for take-out coffee, which was good, tables seem to have been spread out for social distancing, but there are (at least) three signs saying masks are mandatory and you won’t be served without one, then one of the baristas is standing there...

I went here today , I have been coming here on and off for years. As I live the coffee. Thee are written signs saying mask wearing is Mandatory and you will not be served if you are NOT wearing one. This I found was...

Decent coffee, they have tables on the pavement and huge open windows so great for people watching. Good location right opposite the Guildhall and the Castle. Nice place for a coffee, brighter than some of the other coffee chains in Windsor. I like the seating...

This little cafe has outside tables and the sun is settled there first thing in the morning so stopped for coffee and cake. Great service and selection of pastries with the best coffee I’ve had anywhere. Well worth a visit and close to castle and...

had a couple of coffees here as right outside Macdonald Hotel where we were staying. Very clean and tidy with nice friendly staff. Hand sanitisers available and social distancing markers on the floor.

Esquires is a short walk from Windsor Castle and makes the ideal location for a relaxing coffee and bite to eat. The seating is in two areas and is a lovely mixture of armchairs and tables and chairs. There is also seating outside under a protective canopy. The coffees are excellent and there is so much choice of excellent food I was spoilt for choice. I can highly recommend the warm sausage roll and the lemon drizzle cake. The staff were friendly and very cheerful.

Great location sadly service no so good, Esquires is located in a great location near the castle and has been my preferred coffee shop in Windsor for some time, sadly service levels have dropped recently so will be going elsewhere in future

Located a stones through from Windsor castle on the high street. Good selection of coffees and light bites. There is a small seating area on the street. Tip- this coffee shop is usually more quiet than the other establishments around the castle and town centre.

I enjoy going to Esquires as it's a lovely place to chill out with a coffee and people watch. A recent visit was marred by coffee that was too cold, tea cakes that were a bit stale and very burnt, children chasing round etc. We tried again within a week hoping we were unlucky: this time I asked for extra hot coffee yet it was still lukewarm and the barista forgot to put our syrups in our coffees. We were not the only ones with issues as the people at the next table did not get their scones until they reminded a member of staff that they had ordered some. I recommend it for the location but would be wary of going back again myself.

I went into this shop for coffee and a snack. I was queuing for some time and when I got to the head of the queue I went to have a look at the coffee menu. I happened to be standing on the left hand side of the guy who was paying and the barista said nastily that 'the queue is on this side,' before serving the people after me. I had been waiting a long time and the barista had definitely seen me queuing. He was obviously taking pleasure from being unpleasant. I left the shop without buying anything as I was floored by his rudeness.Avoid!

La cafetería Esquires en Windsor es mi cafetería favorita para visitar. El personal siempre está en la pelota y siempre tiene algo nuevo que ofrecer, como un pastel de queso especial o un shortbread. El café siempre es muy bueno y caliente y lo traerán a su mesa. Si alguna vez voy a Windsor a comprar, siempre termino aquí en algún momento de mi viaje.

Great location, simple and straightforward food and drink, ideal place to rest and recover after traipsing around the castle and the town in the rain. Recommended for a quick bite and a drink!

We had breakfast here two mornings last month when we stayed at the MacDonald Windsor Hotel (right next door). The food/tea and coffee were great and the staff was friendly and helpful.

Elegimos este café ya que estaba a lo largo de nuestra caminata desde nuestro hotel hasta la estación de tren. En esta mañana hubo un gran desfile a través de Windsor, pero elegimos pasar el día en Londres. El café fue ocupado por muchos militares británicos en la ciudad para el desfile. Teníamos cafés y pasteles. El recepcionista fue más amable de lo normal y disfrutamos nuestro desayuno de la mañana aquí.

Decent coffee, they have tables on the pavement and huge open windows so great for people watching in the summer. Good location right opposite the Guildhall and the Castle. Nice place for a coffee, brighter than some of the other coffee chains in Windsor.

Fabulous coffee and very friendly staff. If you sit in the window you can watch the world go by and if you're there on the right mornings you can watch the guard change go by to Windsor Castle.

Esquires Is A Great Coffee House In Windsor situated at the top of town Opposite The Castle & Guild Hall. A great selection of top coffee drinks & related snacks

Its a lovely Cafe with very modern and cosy interior. However, the wifi doesn't work as well some other cafes in the area so please improve that. Toasties are slightly overpriced, but the environment makes it worth it!

Called in for coffee while walking around Windsor. The staff were all extremely friendly, the coffee was very good and reasonably priced. Plenty of seating options. Would recommend if in Windsor.

Nice place just in front of Windsor castle. Coffee is good and they have nice chocolate brownies. Definitely recommend

I called in for coffee and a light lunch. My flat white was very good, as was my panini. Everywhere looked clean and there was plenty of seating. Staff were pleasant and WiFi was a bonus.

Often visit Esquires when visiting family in the area. It has never let us down. Always a friendly welcome by helpful and patient staff. Latte and Chocolate drinks were both perfect and super cakes. Always worth a visit.

Other coffee houses are available in Windsor but can't really compete with such a plum position opposite the iconic castle.

Nobody matches a flat white like Costa, but I was impressed with Esquires. Good strong tasting coffee in a relaxed comfortable atmosphere and good WiFi....which was vital on this occasion as O2 decided to deprive the population of any mobile data!

As I walked past Esquire Coffee, I stopped, now that’s nice coffee

This family run café not only has the best coffee in town but also the best spot near Windsor Castle. When the changing of the guards happen they walk right by it. If you sit outside on their patio you are up close and personal to the action. It’s a busy super friendly place.

Esquires Coffee is situated opposite the Castle and under one of Windsor’s town centre hotels. They serve a range of cold snacks, speciality coffees + a great selection of really excellent milkshakes. Plenty of seating inside and about 20 seats outside. A great place to watch tourist life in Windsor.

After visiting the nearby castle we fancied a coffee. We came here and was greeted by the cheerful barista, we opted for two coffees and sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather under the canopy. Quite cheaply priced considering the great location.

Both myself and my husband were staying at the Macdonald Hotel that is situated right next door to this establishment. We had a very warm welcome when entering the shop and the staff were very attentive towards us , a great place to relax ,enjoy a delicious coffee,cheese and ham toastie and feast on amazing cakes to ,well worth a visit .

Was on a short break in Windsor, looking for somewhere to have a decent coffee and pastry for breakfast, spotted this lovely coffee shop, near enough opposite the castle, doors and windows open, great place to people watch especially all of the tourists on their guided tours. The coffee was the best I have had in a long time anywhere, you just cannot compare the coffee offered in here to what you are served up in Costa and so on. Its time to support these great local offerings.

You can’t beat Windsor on a sunny day. This place is located conveniently on the High Street and offers a wide variety of beverages. The strawberry and banana smoothie was lovely and the staff were friendly.

Flat white is just as perfect as it should be. Great coffee and nice place, in the very heart, many places to seat either inside or outside. Great atmosphere and not loud at all.

A small chain of cafes, this is a real gem in the centre of historic windsor directly opposite the Guildhall. Its clean. Its spacious and the staff smile.

Good food and drinks and the staff here are incredibly helpful. Gave great tips on places to go and how to best get around.

We regularly stop here for a coffee or hot chocolate and bite to eat. The coffee is very good and is always busy - a good sign. The staff are friendly and remember regulars. Its location is ideal, with especially good views of the changing of the guard, which goes right past their window.

We popped in for a cup of tea and teacake to share....after running around shopping in Windsor yesterday...we sat down, mum ordered and paid, and we seemed to be waiting along time. The chap had completely forgot to make our order....and we had to rush to get back to our car. So we didn't have much time to enjoy our tea or toasted tea cake. It would have been nice if the Manager had offered a refund or an apology of sorts. Maybe he was just having a bad day.

Nice ambiance, good coffee and nice attentive staff. A Great place to relax and have a good cup of coffee.

The cakes here were really delicious, and there was a great selection. I loved the caramel slice with a cafe latte, and my child was able to get something that looked like an ornate version of a child's birthday cake, so everyone was happy. The service was rapid, and the staff was friendly. It's also really conveniently located near hotels, the castle, and the main shopping areas. The ambiance was nice, and there is ample seating.

This place occupies a great position in the town centre , so we though we would give it a try.

I visited this little coffee shop a few weeks ago its food is healthy and fresh nice chilled out atmosphere best of all its right opposite the a holistic clinic I visited so I could carry on chilling out after.

My friend and I went for Coffee and cake recently and ended up having Bacon sandwiches as the bread looked so good. Lovely, friendly atmosphere with locals in but we were welcomed in just as kindly. Great to sit outs, have a wonderful coffee and watch the world go by. Have been a couple of times now and always had consistently excellent service, coffee and food.

Was recommended this place by the staff in Barbour a few doors down

good quality coffee plenty to choose from they are always ready to go the extra mile

Having lived in Windsor for three years, I have been to the majority of coffee shops and restaurants. Esquires quickly became my regular because of its relaxed atmosphere, excellent service and fantastic coffee. Even when it is incredibly busy in there, the staff provide an excellent service. A fantastic coffee shop.

Now the only coffee shop I go to in Windsor never disappointed ! Service is fantastic, family really enjoy it and always clean

Handy spot just across from the castle. They serve a selection of sandwiches, wraps, pastries, scones etc. Reasonable prices. Good for a snack.

Went here for a drink with some friends this afternoon. I have coeliac disease so have to be gluten free. Asked the barista whether any of their drinks were gluten free - he checked with the other staff and nothing was. No tea, no coffee, no smoothies, nothing. I was left with only a bottle of water or ribena to choose from. Very disappointing, do not recommend for anyone with dietary requirements even if you're only there for a drink. Also, the toilets were filthy.

Just across the road from Windsor castle this is a great little coffee shop serving the best coffee in the area Give it a try, you won't be disappointed

Very comfortable seats and a friendly atmosphere with good coffee and cakes, good selection of savoury things as well. Scones were not the best a little dry.

My wife & I pop in for coffee with our four year old grandson on Monday mornings whilst waiting for the soldiers to arrive as he likes to march with them in his uniform.. The staff there are very efficient cheerful & friendly & the manager always remembers what his customers like to order. There are plenty of tables out side with shade above making it a great place to meet up, especially for cyclists where they can park their bikes near them safely, & for all others to enjoy watching everything going on along the busy street.

Recently enjoyed a coffee here after enjoying a tour of the castle, her Majesty was in residence so it was a very enjoyable in residence flat white

Right near Windsor Castle. The coffee was excellent and the staff was delightful. It was the best coffee that we had after 1 week in England. Windsor is a beautiful place.

A perfectly located coffee shop in the very centre of Windsor with lovely outside tables. I visit regularly , it is a great spot for a coffee.

Esquires has become our regular go-to place for weekend coffee in Windsor. We started going there on a sunday morning as part of our cycling route. The owners are some of the friendliest people I have encountered. Nass and his son Abdullah seem to never forget a face, name or what your favourite order is.

Go to the Starbucks around the corner. Terrible service, expensive and very average coffee, and ugly space.

I travel to England for business a few times per month and always plan to stay somewhere near this coffee place so I can have my breakfast here in peace before heading in to a busy day at the office. I can always count on a morning done right when I have a scone with clotted cream and jelly and a latte or hot chocolate. The service is wonderful and he atmosphere is quite cozy and charming. I brought my family here recently when they came to visit and we had a wonderful last morning together before they flew home. This is the kind of reliability and quality that every coffee house should have. Love this place and will be back soon!

I cannot speak for the coffee as all four of us had tea. Three had biscuits and one had a scone with their teas.. The food and drink was average but we did not mind as we needed a rest and Esquires provided it.

The barista did not know what cold brew coffee was and general communication was difficult. The only substitute was an iced Americano as I don't consume dairy. The cup was filled with tap water which was hard followed by ice, instead of using filtered, and you could taste the impurities of the water. The coffee itself was disgusting with no aroma and terribly bitter with the overall taste of old dish water. At a price of £2.40 which was rediculous for what I received, i should have just left when the barista had no knowledge of coffee to be honest. I would not recommend going to Esquires if you enjoy coffee.

Day trip to Windsor castle and found this lovely elegant coffee shop. It's quiet, clean and spacious with even good view of castle. With a reasonable price I enjoyed dinner in the afternoon sunlight. I'll definitely come back and strongly recommend this place.

El lugar esta ubicado afuera del hotel Macdonald Windsor Hotel, el lugar es pintoresco y muy agradable, el servicio es excelente y el cafe y los postres muy buenos.

A lovely lazy Sunday morning spent here, enjoying drinks and watching the world go by. Welcoming atmosphere and comfortable seating.

Such friendly service and wonderful coffee & cakes. Spotlessly clean and very reasonably priced. Free WiFi. A great place to sit and watch Windsor and the guard change pass by. Highly reccomended

Spent a pleasant hour here with a colleague. I'm normally a Costa Coffee man, but this place had a bit more personality, the coffee was just as good and the yummy cakes were reasonably priced. Although opposite the castle it wasn't packed with tourists. The service was swift and friendly.

Missed the bus so with an hour to wait for the next one stopped for a coffee & indulged in a cake. Good service & great coffee & cake.

Stopped in quickly to grab a cup of coffee and felt right at home. The staff and clientele started a conversation with me while waiting for my coffee. Very friendly folks there!

Popped in for a quick coffee the staff are rude and the manager had a real attitude I personally didn't have the issue but witnessed it with another customer I will not be going back

I live in Melbourne Australia, we are spoilt for coffee. Some argue that Melbourne is the ONLY place in the world where you can get a great coffee consistantly. I've visited the UK many times and am constantly disappointed with the poor coffee sold here. But I'm happy to say Esquires Coffee is the best I've come across so far. Not bitter like every other place here, just good coffee. Unfortunatly it's just a bit too far to travel from London everytime I want coffee.

I was visiting Windsor for the day and happened across Esquires when a rival establishment didn't accept card payments.

Popped in this coffeehouse on the High Street, directly across from Windsor Castle, for a quick cup of tea and a piece of lemon drizzle cake. Oversized cup served by courteous staff and free wifi made this the perfect stop on our way to the castle. Prices were reasonable, too.

The chocolate cake and carrot cake is great. The staff behind the counter were lovely.

Esquires is ideally situated on the High Street and is an excellent coffee shop. Always busy and always good service.

Popped in here for a quick coffee after visiting Windsor Castle. Right across the road. The service here was excellent. We ordered takeaway coffees but then decided to sit down, and the staff couldn't be more helpful - offering us an extra spoon for our cake etc. The coffee wasn't brilliant but we could forgive them for that as we were so impressed by the friendliness.