Lena's Cafe in Southend-on-Sea

Amazing place! Love the food it was fresh and customer service was excellent!!! Such a lovely place with a lovely vibe’

The friendliest fish and chip shop in the area! What a pleasure to stroll in after a great day and be served by Ilianora and Ricky. We are vegan and shared a great value large plate of chips with peas, curry sauce and gravy. They said they’re putting vegan fish on the menu soon - so great to hear! See you next time and thanks again 🙂

Absolutely lovely fresh fish, amazing kind staff! Great environment for families. 100% recommend !

Service was amazing and genuinely the best fish and chip shop in the whole of Southend. Would definitely recommend to everyone who’s around to try this place.

Amazing food and best service received in the whole of Southend would definitely recommend to everyone around the area to try this place!

If you’re in Southend, you definitely need to come to Lena’s Lovely food, great service and really nice people 🙂 we will be back soon

Delightful fish and chips, will definitely be back 😋😋😋

small shop with very nice food! (£12/13 for the calamari/fish and chips, big portion) appreciate that they are being generous for giving us as much tartar sauce as we needed without a fee (not like some would charge for each pack lol). very nice young staffs too, def recommend!

We come here all the time - our favourite place to eat! The food is amazing and such friendly staff. Would highly recommend !

I had an amazing experience at this fish and chip restaurant! From the moment we walked in, the service was warm and welcoming—staff were friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care about making sure we had a great meal. The food itself was top-notch. The fish was perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the chips were golden, fluffy, and seasoned just right. You can really taste the quality and freshness in every bite. But the real surprise highlight? The hot chocolate. Hands down one of the best I’ve ever had—rich, creamy, and served piping hot with the perfect balance of sweetness. It was the ultimate cozy treat and a perfect way to end the meal. Whether you’re craving classic fish and chips or just want to pop in for a killer hot chocolate, this place is well worth a visit. Highly recommend!

Amazing fresh food with even better service.Everything is Halal. Definitely recommend.

Amazing place they are all so nice and helpful Ricky and Lena are so nice

Best fish and chip shop in Southend lovely people the best

Best chip shop restaurant in southend great food great service friendly great price highly recommended

Fantastic staff and delicious food. The service was extremely quick and friendly. We had fish and chips, everything was fresh and some of the best chips I’ve ever had. I’d also highly recommend the coffee there, it was amazing. I’d highly recommend this place!

Tasty, fresh fish & chips and excellent service!! The owner was so lovely and really looked after us - I'd definitely recommend Lena's. Thank you!

The food was amazing. The portions are generous and the vibe is unmatched. Rijad was a great host. I couldn't get this fresh food in Brighton or any other place.

One of the best fish and chip spots I’ve been to in a long time. The cod fish and calamari were 10/10 and it was very clear that it was made fresh on the day. Rijad was also very hospitable and a pleasure to deal with!

Friendly service and nice fish and chips

Such an amazing owner! We were a family of 8 we all enjoyed it, fish is perfect so are the chips i definitely recommend

AMAZING FOOD! Definitely recommend visiting if you’re near Southend-on-Sea. The flavors, quality, and service were all top-notch—an absolute must-try!

best fish and chips on the whole street. would recommend to anyone. very friendly service and nice atmosphere. thank you very much.

Food was amazing all cooked fresh. Friendly staff Clean Helpful Always there if you need anything Don’t push anything on you. Food is good for the prize

Really nice good and amazing food.

amazing food, lovely staff, nice clean restaurant area 5/5 would recommend

We stopped at Lena’s by chance today 18th March. We had coffee and the guy serving was friendly and chatty and talked to us about the fish and chips so after a walk by sea, we went back for lunch and the fish and chips were excellent, so fresh and tasty.

We ordered the Cod and Chips and Haddock and Chips, and both were excellent. The batter was perfectly crispy, and the chips were well-cooked. Each dish was served with salad, which was a nice touch. We also tried the mushy peas, which was really nice and smooth. The portion sizes were good, and everything tasted great. The service was excellent, with Rijad being especially friendly and polite. A solid spot for classic fish and chips!

Amazing place! Chips are much better than other in the area, staff are lovely and always remember your face.

Each part of the dinner was excellent.

Excellent Excellent Excellent ... Service Friendly & Helpful ... Excellent Food - Well Prepared - Enjoyable Visit ... Thank You

came across this little cafe yesterday, staff very welcoming, enviroment very clean, food was lovely and well presented, would highly recommended. keep up the good work guys.

Very tasty fish and chips, staff were also very nice and chatty. Definitely will return to this one out of all the ones on the strip

First visit to Lena’s, I chose it because of the good reviews.we weren’t disappointed,my son said it was the best fish(cod)and chips he’s had especially liking the light and crispy batter. I had the Skate wing, absolutely wicked lovely and fresh, perfect flavour! Service was cool and a nice little spot for a fish supper

I travel across the coast and eat a lot of fish and chips. We had cod and scampi with chips. It was all freshly cooked and delicious. The chips were a highlight! Do yourself a favour and pop in next time you’re in the area.

We just had lovely fish and chips delivered and we will go to the cafe in the summer to try something else. Very nice xx

The is our come to place in Southend as the food and service is exceptional. It is the perfect ending to a great day. Thank you 🙏 See you again very soon

Delicious food, Lovely host, reasonably priced

Our go to when we come to south end. Amazing food and great vibes. The staff are always super welcoming.

Had a really enjoyable lunch, very reasonable priced for Southend Seafront. Served by Riz and she was wonderful and the chef Riki was really friendly too. Definitely recommend!

Always a pleasure visiting Lena's, excellent services from both the wait staff, Illianora and Riz, and from Riki the chef. Meals always comes out perfect, the restaurant is also pet friendly inside! Will always visit Lena's when we are visiting the seafront.

Had lunch here today with my partner..of course fish and chips 🍟 excellent food and service..Will definitely return.

Delicious, fresh fish and chips, highly recommend this place. I will definitely visit again the next time I'm here :)

Some of the best fish and chips I ever had

Fabulous little cafe, me and my fiancé came to Southend for a long weekend and we visited Lena’s , we loved the breakfast so much we had it two days in a row! Not only was the food great but the owners and server were so lovely, kind and welcoming! Highly recommend and will certainly be back 🙂

Fantastic Cafe , real proper breakfast. Owner and Waitress could not have been more kind and welcoming. Will definitely be back again ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Food was really good and the staff was the best

Wow!!! The fish & chips was amazing, full of flavour & freshly cooked. Ricky offered a great service with kindness & a smile. The girls said “Thank you for the green lollipops”. Highly recommend, if you are ever in Southend try Lena’s . Alley and family will be back when we have another day in Southend. P.S I even got a chocolate treat 😊

Amazing little restaurant most friendly staff excellent food excellent price will come back highly recommend to anyone coming to southend

Fantastic Fish & Chips and Scampi, the batter was thin and crispy, no extra grease. We ordered the small cod and normal scampi. The chips were nice and chunky and cooked well. An absolute delight in comparison to many other places. The posrtions were well sized tooThe service was great, very attentive. Overall a great experience and will be coming back!

Outstanding presentation and a lovely light battery. Chips tasted like real spuds. Fantastic.

Food is fresh and good. And service is really good.

Great café on the seafront. We made an impromptu visit to the seaside on Sunday, and we were craving some fish and chips. Lena's delivered on that. Delicious haddock and chips, very friendly service and good atmosphere with lots of families and couples dining in there. Would highly recommend a visit!

We went for an impromptu trip to the seaside on Sunday, we were really craving fish and chips and Lena's Cafe did not disappoint! Absolutely lovely staff, great cafe vibes and delicious food. Would 100% recommend a visit if you're visiting Southend-on-Sea!

Delicious fish and chips in southend the service is also soooo nice. Nice apple pie with ice cream.

Thanks for our lunch, very nice welcoming staff. Service was excellent. I left my plate empty. Fantastic fish and chips. 5 stars

The chips had a nice texture to them, crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. However, both cod and chips lacked flavour, very bland. Service was great however. Also, the large cod is tiny compared to other places.

Food was freshly prepared and service was perfect. Dog friendly

I was amazed at how good the fish tasted. Piping hot, light and fresh. The customer service was amazing and friendly. Very lovely personalities. If you're going to Southend, want fish and chips? This is the place to be!

Lovely cafe, would definitely recommend this to anyone that comes to Southend. Great customer service. Always polite and the food it’s very quick.

Great spot, lovely atmosphere, lovely and friendly staff, and food is very good and cooked well, was very lovely and warm

Amazing food, great and quick service, food has been cooked fresh, tastes amazing, would definitely recommend

service was very nice.. food is very very nice.. ❤️

Lovely service, great little place and lovely food. Hard to choose with all the cafes and restaurants in the area - but highly recommend Lena’s!!!

Fresh, delicious, large cod. Awesome 👍

Lovely place for very good fish n chips! The batter is light and very tasty.

During a recent visit to Southern England, I had the pleasure of dining at a local gem where I enjoyed an absolutely excellent fish and chips meal. From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and cozy, with friendly staff who made me feel right at home. The fish was nothing short of perfection: a golden, crispy batter encased tender, flaky white fish that tasted fresh and flavorful. Paired with thick-cut chips, cooked to just the right balance of crispness and softness, it was a classic done exquisitely well. The meal was accompanied by a zesty tartar sauce and a hint of lemon, which elevated every bite. What truly stood out was the attention to detail. The fish was fried to order, ensuring it arrived hot and fresh. The portions were generous, but not overwhelming, making it satisfying without being too heavy. I’ve had my fair share of fish and chips over the years, but this place set a new standard. If you’re in England and looking for a meal that combines tradition with top-notch quality, I couldn’t recommend this spot highly enough. It’s a must-visit for anyone seeking a true taste of Britain.

After finding Lena's fish and chip shop on google I called in for something to eat I was greeted by a waitress named Ilianora who was very attentive and very good at her job the fish and chips were of excellent quality and after my meal another lovely member of staff named Amy cleared away my table. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anybody Thank you for a lovely experience Dean

Me and my sister came late last night and ordered small cod and chips, scampi and chips and we were not disappointed! I saw it was cooked fresh to order and the customer service was outstanding. The girl who took our order was so friendly, and the chef who cooked our food went out of his way to come out and pack the food for us and we ordered more to bring back for our family. The customer service was amazing and the food topped it off, the fish was so fresh and delicious. This is the type of service you want, we’ll be using Lena’s Cafe as our go to spot for fish and chips now.

After finding Lena's fish and chip shop on google I called in for something to eat I was greeted by a waitress named Ilianora who was very attentive and very good at her job the fish and chips were of excellent quality and after my meal another lovely member of staff named Amy cleared away my table. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anybody Thank you for a lovely experience Dean

Very good! Excellent fish and chips! And the owner 'Ricky' was very kind Recommended🤙🏼

Great fish and chips and RIky is a really super nice guy. Come here without thinking twice.

Very nice place, delicious food and very friendly staff :)

One of the best fish and chips that I have eaten in my life 👏🏻

This is the second time we've been to Lenas. I'm a restauranteur so know when I'm getting excellent quality food and service. This place is AMAZING! Such a friendly (family run) team and the food is perfect. I'm addicted to their chips! We will come here anytime we visit Southend without fail

Our second visit to Lenas. A FABULOUS, family run restaurant with beautifully cooked food and such friendly service. The place is Immaculate and we LOVE it. By the way I used to have 3 restaurants in London, so I know!

Just brilliantly freshly cooked fish and chip. Delivers what it’s supposed to. Good cup of tea as well. About as good a location as you can get too once you have been along the pier.

The food is delicious! Great hospitality. Would very much recommend to go here when you want to enjoy some fish and chips.

We had a freshest fish and chips . The service was very friendly and helpful . Really enjoyed.portions are not small so certainly left full. Recommend

This place is excellent. First time in Southend and could not fault it. Was some of the best fish and chips for a good while. Service was excellent also.

Had some excellent fish and chips here. Good cod and really nice chips. Service was excellent and staff very friendly. Would recommend.

The owners are perverts kept looking out of the window. The owners were more interested looking out of windows, smoking outside and looking at there phones. We felt uncomfortable eating there.

After searching the seafront for a chippy that sold Skate we found this little gem up near the pier . The guys were so welcoming and made us feel at home while they got busy cooking our fresh skate and chips. WOW! When it arrived we were blown away by the size and quality of the food. The fish was amazing, thick, white, nice batter, and the chips were to die for. As good skate and chips we’ve had anywhere.Will be returning SOON.

Really good cod and portions, atmosphere was warm. Amazing and chill service, workers were very welcoming and loving. I really recommend it. My mom fell in love in the chef.

Searching for PERFECT CHUNKY CHIPS? Go to Lena's. Everything else cooked fresh and crisp as you'd hope. Lovely staff too.

If you're looking for the perfect chip, you will find them here. Chunky fluffy and crisp. Scampi cod haddock and battered sausage were cooked to a tee too.

Riyadh is the best guy- so Amazing and delicious food . Highly recommend . DO TRY

Listen, you can stop looking for fish & chips now, because this is the final boss level of Fish & Chips. When you have fish & chips from Lena's - congratulations, you've completed the game! Chips are perfect. Legit. They're chunky, they're crispy on the outside & fluffy on the inside... And they look it too. If there's a food version of Only Fans then these chips are in the top 0.1% of Only Fans users. We were a party of 5 - everyone loved it. Your kids won't wanna go to McDonalds, or Burger King anymore, hell your kids won't even wanna go to DisneyLand anymore, they'll just wanna go back to Lena's. I'm not even joking when I say my kids legit made us leave Adventure Island early to get to Lena's the second time. Need to add one more bit about the service - also 5/5. Absolute sweethearts the lot of them, and that's the icing on the cake (or the salt on the chips?) of this place, because end of the day it doesnt matter how good the food is, if the service is bad - Im not going back, but the service here matches the food, everyone is lovely. I genuinely can't say enough good things about this place. Anyway, stop reading my review of Lena's and go get your dinner there.

Great food, awesome service. Will definitely be coming here again!

Such a lovely resturant. We really enjoyed the cod fish and chips, the large is a big portion and divided it between two. It was so great to hear that it was halal as well. We met the owner of the restaurant and he was very welcoming and reassured us about the halal food. Overall, amazing food and great atmosphere.

Service was fantastic,lady was very informative and friendly,food was phenomenal,would definitely come back again

Delicious large cod and chips with crispy batter and chips. The location, close to the pier, is super convenient. Friendly and attentive staff made the experience even better. Highly recommended! Take away option is available.

The food is really tasty and the staff are so helpful and friendly we definitely be back again soon thank you so much

Really nice we been with family and we really enjoyed staff is amazing definitely be back again

Great atmosphere, lovely staff, would recommend. I enjoy a nice fish and chips there, the staff made it extra pleasant. Kids were very happy.

First time in Southend and i found this nice place for my lunch time and it was so nice best fish and chips ever had definitely 10/10

Had the small cod & chips. Was cooked fantastically! The staff were very welcoming and attentive would recommend this gem to anyone visiting southend

The food is really tasty and the staff are so helpful and friendly 😋

Very good service, and the food was incredible the fish was very nice and the crisps I don‘t want to start to talk about it how good it was.

Best fish and chips, lovely place for family and kids.. friendly staff.

Lovely fresh fish and chips. Excellent customer service.will come back again with family. Thank you.