Grate - The House of Cheese in Southend-on-Sea

This was my first visit to Grate and I absolutely loved it. Well priced, great tasting toastie (cheese & home cooked ham) and a chilled vibe, away from the bustle of broadway. Will definitely return.

The pastrami toastie was unreal! Definitely a great spot for lunch!

Got take out. The fries were so soggy by the time they got to me. The pesto toastie was the oiliest thing ever. Tasted way too salty too but I don’t like a lot of salt personally. You get a lot of food which somewhat justifies the price. The ‘cheese pull’ was great. But overall it was too soggy, salty and greasy for me. This is my second time as I wanted to give it another chance as last time it had just opened. Sadly no improvement from then.

Went with my partner to get a snack, we ended up having an amazing meal instead!! I thought the toasties were going to be small and simple/plain for that price, but they were very decent sized and served with a side of chips and house slaw. To add to all that was already amazing the place is super cute and cosy, and the worker (couldn't catch their name) was very friendly and helpful!!

Grate is our favourite lunch spot in Leigh! The toasties are unbeatable and the owners/staff are really friendly/welcoming! They also do a Super club once a month which was honestly the best food we've had in a long time! Really recommend this little hidden gem!

New summer menu with nice option of salads and drinks!

I only had a hot chocolate so I can't give a food review.

Popped in here on a Sunday for a quick lunch with the kids, the staff member was welcoming and food was delicious.

Lovely little lunch spot, with really tasty food, good service and very generous portions!

Lovely food and great service, highly recommended!

First visit today. Mac and Cheese best I've ever had. Will return for more.

Chance visit as all the bakeries had no veggie options available. And we're pretty glad they didn't in this case as this place was perfect. The toasties are delicious and perfectly made, coffee was lovely, even the side salad was crisp and tasty! Pesto with cheese is definitely something I'll be trying again! Will be returning for sure.

This is a hidden gem in Leigh. I had the pastrami toastie and it was delicious. Lovely coffee and a great vibe too. Ill definitely be back!

Really sweet little cafe and the food was absolutely delicious! Really good sized portions as well, we got sides and struggled to finish them! Would definitely recommend.

Amazing place. Food is fresh, burgers are yummy. Toasties are extra special.

Best mac and cheese ever I’m addicted!!!

The food was appetizing and the service was very quick i wish more people went there

Found Grate by chance because we were after a late lunch and we’d tried a few places that had stopped serving. Really glad we did - great menu, amazing toasties & fries, and generally a lovely welcoming little place. Will definitely be back.

Best toasty i’ve ever had!! Very Friendly staff! 😁

Honestly best toastie I’ve ever had! Great vibes and cocktail too. Spoke to the owner who was lovely. Highly recommend this place!

Such a good grilled cheese, reasonable price too for Leigh. Will def be back

Just had the most amazing burger from here!! 10/10, highly recommend

The menu is good and reasonably priced. The chips are a decent portion. The bread for the toasties is lovely. My only issue is the cheese toasty was really oily. I am not sure if this is because of the cheese or butter or whether they use oil but it was just a bit too much for me.

Absolutely gorgeous food, just delicious, I am a huge fan! Thanks guys

Indulgent mac and cheese lunch. Lovely!

Tastiest toastie I’ve ever had! The place has a lovely vibe, good prices and delicious food. A great find. Can’t recommend enough!

Goujons and mac and cheese was delicious, happy wife

Cheesus Christ, Absolutely un-brie-lievable. The food was amazing. We will definitely order again, probably as soon as this has gone down. We went for toasties and they were immense. Thank you

Found this place by chance whilst having my first ever wander around LOS. Tucked away in a little arcade it would be easy to miss, but I’m glad I found it. Who doesn’t like cheese toasties? Ordered a cheese and mushroom toastie and a side of coleslaw which was huge and obviously freshly made, and truffle fries. Everything tasted good. Service was great; very friendly guy served us and Tears for Fears playing in the background on vinyl taking me back to my yoof made for a nice relaxing atmosphere. Reasonably priced. We will be back!

Absolutely amazing food (especially for cheese lovers) at extremely fair prices, really friendly people 👏 What more could you ask for 🙂

It's definitely worth a visit, tucked away down a little side lane in Clements Arcade, Leigh on Sea. Went for the first time with a friend for brunch. We both ordered the cheese toastie and coffee and good value for money. Easy listening music playing in the background with friendly service with a smile. Will be back to try another dish.

Amazing mac and cheese at a great price.

Grate portions. Tomato soup and cheese toastie combo - Ultimate winter food. Mac and cheese next time.

Popped in during the week for lunch and had Mac n Cheese and a Toastie. Both were really good, and will definitely be returning to try more. Portion size was just about right and the Mac n Cheese was served in a lovely retro enamel bowl. Owner is a nice chap, really friendly and happy to talk about his products. Really looking forward to coming back and trying some of the Christmas specials 😁

Had been waiting so long to visit and wasn't disappointed. The toasties are delicious, the sides are a perfect accompaniment and the service brilliant. Will definitely be returning!

So simple and so tasty. Will definitely be back. A little piece of NY/Chef in Leigh !

Definitely worth a visit….really tasty cheese toasties, good choice of added fillings and generous with it…on par with Borough Markets KAPPACASEIN (but different)..once it gets known more there will be q’s for sure.