L’Patisserie Cafe in Colchester

This cafe has been part of Colchester City since 1986. I was born in Colchester but I am ashamed to say it was the first time I have been into this cafe. Me and my mum visited and had lunch before going to play bingo, it was her birthday. We both had the all day breakfast and for only £6 each it is the cheapest in the city. We were blown away it was boiling hot, really tasty, cooked from fresh. One of the best breakfast for a long time. My mum has two coffees and I had two pots of tea and it only came to £19. It is very clean inside, staff are friendly and chatty. Will definitely be back.

This little diner was okay, the staff were friendly but openly talking about their life story and I could smell cigarettes from them. The table and condiments wasn’t wiped down at all as I could feel it was really sticky. There was dead flies around the windows and spider webs. I ordered a breakfast but the potatoes were so stale and dry. Go at your own risk.

This cafe is clean and tidy, wheelchair friendly, the food is nicely cooked, the staff are friendly, very polite, and courteous, worth a visit to anybody new to colchester.

Friendly staff welcomed us in and served a lovely full English breakfast cooked fresh and was reasonably priced. So much better than any chain restaurant. Definitely worth checking out if you like a proper English.

I had a ham Salad here. And nearly choked on a bit of plastic left in the salad! I'm glad I'm a slow eater and felt it in my mouth

So friendly and helpful. Really tried to help make my friends birthday surprise special. I ordered a dessert to be delivered over the phone for a friend's birthday, they even offered to pop a candle and a note in for me. Thank you!!!

This is suppose to be cookie dough. Where’s the dough at?? It’s like a rock!!!! Also I accidentally sent it to my home address n not where I was but when it did come the man with one tooth was a moody man and straight away when I answered door he said can u put your proper address on there properly moody and said it took him half hour. The address from my home to where I was; was a 10min drive. I gave him a tip of a fiver n he did even say thanks. Will NOT be ordering again

I dont know who the people were but when I called in mid afternoon I was the only customer - however 2 staff were discussing business and people - as if I wasnt there. Please - don't do that. Its just plain rude. Food was nice. Furniture dated. Not sure if I would go back.

Looking for something to eat on a Sunday morning and stumbled across this lovely family run cafe. The breakfast was the best I have had for a longtime. And the staff were so friendly. Well worth a visit. 5 stars.

Ignore the negative reviews. A great breakfast. Fried potatoes! Friendly service in a cafe that feels like a transport cafe. Which is no bad thing.

As a family meeting we had to be in Colchester, I needed a breakfast before. We started the day. I noticed a place which was open and walked in, we had a very pleasant greeting from a young lady, which is always nice when you walk into a place. I ordered breakfasts and tea, the tea came in a teapot & not a bag in a cup, as this seemed to happen in most places. The breakfast came out within ten minutes all freshly cooked, and I will say it was one the best breakfast I have had in the last 5 years, and I have had quite a few all around the world in hotels and restaurants & cafe’s. The price is good and the staff are good and look after you. The place is a bit tired, but that does not stop good food. Thank you. So if your in Colchester shopping or just visiting the oldest town, Find it, and try it you may be surprised. Alan G

Popped in for breakfast whilst waiting for a train. Good service, fast food, tasty breakfast at a reasonable price.

Terrible staff, they were throwing jokes about us and said they didn’t want to serve us so we left. I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone, we didn’t feel welcome at all.

A very dark and dingy establishment. A feel of an old persons living room. Decor just wasn't nice and could do with a good clean. Food was bland and nothing special as was the service. Doubt I'd go back again to be honest

Place needs moderning and a little cleaning..but good home cooked food..at very good price..well worth a visit.

truly one of the nicest family run café staff are friendly, food lovely . the best home cooking and well priced.

Food hot and well cooked, reasonably priced! One of the waitresses needs to work on her people skills! But the owner much more approachable and friendly. Would recommend. Decor does need improving. This could be as simple as removing cobwebs and old sticky tape complete with past years tinsel. Along with a bucket of hot soapy water and elbow grease.

The food is ok for the cost. The staff could do with some customer service training. I did not expect to have to chase down the waiter because he walked away part way through my order.

This place is a little diamond, against all the big guns of other chains the staff are always helpful, food is plentiful total value for money. Lots of regular customers, who have probably been going in there since they were youngsters.decor is a little worn, but it kind of adds, a nice family feeling to the place.

Discovered this excellent little restaurant/café. Good value meals and very fast friendly service. Good for breakfast.