Muffin Break in Southend-on-Sea

I was very disappointed with Southend. For my birthday muffin. The boss usually lets me choice my muffin. The Chinese girl who served me. Was very rude. Would not listen to me. I had to settle. For a basic one. It used to be a great store. Spoke to Lukasz Iwanow from customer service. Was not help. Just said. The boss can provide. When it suits. No compensation I had been going there for years.

I used to come here for my weekly treat. The duffin is superb. The coffee and all the muffin are amazing. The manager and the staff are lovely.

Walked past this place many times. Breakfast is great. So many cheeky pastries to choose from. I’m no coffee drinker but people seem to like it. Nice Saturday morning treat.

Popped in early Sunday, obviously very popular as busy at 9.05, great choice of cooked breakfasts, can recommend the classic breakfast and partner, the avocado smash. Great choice of pastries, baguettes etc. excellent service and very clean, well worth a visit when in Southend

What brilliant service. The staff are very friendly and you get a warm welcome. Service is great and quick. I had a Mocha and Mac and Cheese breakfast.....devine. I can with an open heart recommend them for a great breakfast and service.

Had a panini at £5.45 ham and cheese ham was crispy cheese had melted out served it to me still no garnish to make it look presentable it was horrible looks good in the counter but as far as giving u quality it's far from it goto Costa or molo lounge further down

Coffee was good Could not use my reward due to break down Children area is messy kids drawing on the seats Children left in the place on their own while the parents are outside drinking

Coffee ok rewards card always braking down so you can't use it and children area looks messy and kids drawing on seats with chalk and parents not around to look after them

The service is hurried but still quite good. I enjoyed my coffee and turkey & stuffing panini. Not cheap but I believe food is freshly baked as stated

I regularly stop for coffee and the occasional cake. Coffee is very nice. Far superior to the adjacent chain venue. The staff are always very friendly, get to know your name and professional. There are some bad reviews about food I have read recently. In my opinion they offer too much choice. This may be why. And like most places now coffee and cake are expensive. But for me it's all about the staff and coffee. All good there.

The staff are not exactly professional. I am not pleased when they wrongly guess what would like to drink. They mess about a lo5

By far the worst salmon cream cheese bagel ever made. Old crusty cheese and salmon was disgusting probably off could only manage one bit which was quickly thrown in the bin. Muffin was rock hard, the bacon roll was a joke too a hard muffin ripped open with a little bit of un cooked bacon. -10/10

Bread was not toasted eggs were covered in grill crust from all previously cooked food didn’t listen to one world I said other than no butter on panini over cooked eggs undercooked sausages will never eat here again and don’t recommend this place should of gave my £33 to the homeless outside the door

We had the duffin choux pastry warmed up, you break off the pastry off and dip it in the chocolate, amazing, we had it with great coffee. We had the big breakfast the following day, it was amazing, we also took 3 duffins and 3 different muffins home, the duffins were amazing, the buns a little dry but still good. I would definitely recommend this place, the selection is amazing.

Excellent selection of tasty muffins, cake and other food, good coffee but it's the staff here are what really make this coffeeshop. We visit every week and can't wait for things to return to normal so we can visit again.

It’s the best coffee in town and I visit at least twice a week sometime three. My children love the milkshakes and of course the cakes so much choice. They cater for everyone such as vegan, gluten free and milk free. I have visited a few of the muffin break coffee shop and found southend to be one of the best. It’s clean and friendly. The staff are very accommodating cannot wait to go again.

The staff is fantastic always helpful and friendly it pleasure go into the shop the coffee is great and they always bring over to me they always ask about husband

Amazing service Tina Anca Miky are amazing all the time, I feel like home every time I'm in there. Food is delicious and full of new options, Absolute love this place.

Absolutely fabulous Coffee Shop. Staff and Service always great. Great little crèche area at the back for parents & totts. No complaints. Will be making this my regular whenever I’m in the town centre 😊

A place called “Muffin Break” that gives tasteless muffins. The top of the muffin was really nice, but as I got to the bottom, it lacked flavour and it wasn’t very enjoyable to eat.

Beautiful Coffee Shop that serves hot and cold food. Very friendly workers, clean and competitively priced. Much better than the chain coffee shops. Will definetly return and fully recommend to others.

I always visit this place as the staff look after you and serve really good Coffee. Better than the usual large chains. My Mum likes the Coffee as well!

I come into the muffing break every Monday staff are great always friendly coffee great the way a coffee shop sould be run

Just stopped by for a bite before getting a bus to Southend airport. Great options for muffins, all of which looked great. I ordered a raspberry and apple muffin and a latte. The muffin was so fruity and delicious. The latte was absolutely amazing too, kudos to the barista.The staff are really nice and friendly. Coffee like the one I got here makes me wish this shop was on my morning commute.

Fantastic, Smashing, Great, Fabulous, Best coffee and food in Southend on sea. Must visit Freshly baked Muffins are yummy. Good looking cakes Great service and absolutely sparkling.

Second time I've got a pannini - 1st time, hardly any filling. This time, got back to my desk to find its not even been toasted!

I feel pushed to order, although the staff lpok cheerful and happy to be there. They assumed what coffee I wanted, not so good. Food is very fresh and tasty.

We popped in for coffee after shopping. Couldn’t resist a muffin, berries looked delicious and packed with lots of fruit. It was absolutely delicious and such a nice coffee. The staff were very helpful carrying our tray to the table. Thank you

Popped in for coffee break while out shopping. Really nice coffee, we also had a couple of really nice muffins. All the muffins and vake looked enticing along with the savoury food. My main reason for this review is the staff, really friendly, polite and attentive was a lovely atmosphere in there and my partner left his walllet behind and the young guy who was tidying and cleaning came running up the high street after us to return the wallet. Many thanks guys

Have been frequenting Muffin Break in Southend pretty much since it opened. It is most definitely the best coffee shop in town by far. As well as amazing food and delicious coffee, the staff make the whole thing a great experience. The manager takes time to chat and really listens, commenting when you next see him. They remember orders the next time you visit so you feel lime part of the family. A scarce experience these days. Well done MB.

went here Sunday morning ,5 of us all for english breakfast ,the service was excellent and the food quality to match will be returning for shore

The Muffin Break in Southend High Street is a must for my wife and I when we shop in the High Street. They serve great coffee and their muffins are fantastic. However, the reason this is our favourite coffee shop is also down to the staff. They go out of their way to make you welcome and are so very friendly. If you haven't been there yet I would urge you to try it. You will not be disappointed!

Lovely place to visit, best food and drinks. Lovely staff with always smile. Much choice to choose from.

I'm not sure if it's because it was later afternoon so the muffins has been out all day but the double Choc muffin I tried was very disappointing. The sponge was so dry and I was hoping for a gooey centre but there wasn't one. There wasn't enough icing to balance the amount of dry sponge. I don't ever leave cake but I couldn't finish this as it was just too dry.

Seriously awesome selection of sandwiches and jaw dropping muffins! The lady behind the counter was very friendly and helpful. We will be back for more 😃

My friend and I stopped here for lunch before we went to our fundraiser, coffee was lovely but lunch was a let down, I ordered a toastie with a side salad and crisps, the toastie was ok, but the salad was very unappetising (to be honest mushed lettuce, cucumber and tomatoes were not my idea of a nice salad) the crisps were on top, when I had a mouthful of the salad it was very bitter, I checked the plate and most of the lettuce stems were brown, my friend wouldn't eat hers because she said it looked very unappetising. On a plus side, the staff and the strawberry muffins were very nice.

I decided to browse and see what I might fancy. The staff were not bad with letting me take my time. They offer a little variety of cakes, pastries and sandwiches. Tea and coffee. Enjoy

Shaming their neighbours, Starbucks.

I am writing this review to help parents with children who are looking for children friendly place to have a coffee.They have a little playing area for little once so it keeps my boy busy whiles i have a coffee.Also when i ordered a coffee and cake , even though the it was sekf service, the barista man sent someone over with my tray to help me as i had a pram.I didnt even have to ask.

Anca warmly welcomed each and every customer to 'Muffin Break', creating a positive and happy environment in which to enjoy an excellent breakfast. Anca is a real asset to 'Muffin Break' and hopefully she will be recognised for her professionalism and genuinely warm personality. This was my first visit to 'Muffin Break' but it will not be the last, thanks to Anca. Jackie

Love this place. Staff are great, especially the owner of the coffee shop. Will make up something ad-hoc if need be. Can't say enough about the place and would definitely recommend. Offers gluten free too.

I have been to the Muffin Break in Southend High Street a few times so I know the food and service is consistent..

My husband and I often visit Southend and stop for lunch somewhere on the way down to the beach. Today we stopped at Muffin Break as we try to support local businesses where we can.

had a lovely chesse and tomato toastie.very lovely and fills u up for day.just right for this hot weather.the cafe is clean and tidy and the nice writing on the wall tells us about the bakers life.its a must.staff are help full and love u lay out.

Over the last year I have become a regular here and I can honestly say not only are the drinks and food fabulous but the service is always second to none. You must try the cheesecake, it is outstanding, best ever :)

I was taken to this coffee shop a few months ago and was impressed. Still have to find one to compare with it. The manager,the staff and the quality of the food and drink are the best. Always a smile from everyone when you go in. Nothing too much trouble. Keep up the good work. !!

I am so impressed with this place. The guy that runs it is very friendly, greets everyone and makes you feel a bit special, not the normal plastic hello you get from the big coffee chains. The display looked amazing with a great variety of savoury and sweet goods. I opted for a Raspberry and White chocolate muffin and he asked if I would like it warmed up, if you have never had warmed muffins then say yes as they are amazing. I also ordered a large latte. I walk with a stick and have problems with my balance due to neurological issues. He said to me straight away I'll bring your bits over, in many over places I have to ask, or struggle to carry them myself.

Popped in with son- lots of lovely choice and not just the regular sandwichs on offer either- quiches, pasta and pies too!

Visited early on Saturday at 9.30, we have seen this place many times,but usually go to Costa, next door but one. This place was very clean modern and quite large, goes out the back. There were about 10 customers in here when we arrived. Thought they would have more choice of muffins because I had looked on their website, but had many cakes and toasted sarnies to choose from, Hubbie settled for coconut & caramel warmed up, he said it was lovely, I had a milk chocolate cookie, which was nice, not too hard, which some places are and nearly break your teeth !!!!

I went to Muffin Break today with my mum as we were getting bored of Starbucks. I had a hot chocolate with a raspberry and apple gluten free muffin, whilst my mum had a tea and slice of carrot cake. The staff were fantastic, the manager who served us was very nice. The food was lovely and we even got a free calendar for 2017 including recipes! Will be regularly visiting there! Would definitely recommend.

Cheerful, friendly, helpful staff. Bright quirky decor - love the rolling-pin lights. Despite being on a diet we were both seduced at coffee time and had cakes. We liked the place so much we returned for lunch. The spinach pie was delicious - stuffed with veg. Nice clsan accessible toilet too - and free newspapers..

Been here several times food is always fantastic and staff always so friendly Def recommend coming here Good value for money

Best coffee shop in town. Really good customer service and best coffee with a good range of food. Love it

Popped in for quick bite for lunch. 2 friends had spinach pie and I had cheese based tartlet. Both dishes very good, served with small salad. Waitress friendly and efficient. Would pop in again when in area if I'm after a quick tasty lunch.

Horrible coffee and testless food especially the muffin, much better in Greggs, useless staff too. Don't go there

Ordered 2 bacon rolls and a black Americano. Got 2 roills and 2 coffees. When corrected got a coffee with milk on the side, despite being asked again if I wanted it and saying no. The rolls were in the microwave too long so what looked on the counter to be a soft appetising bun had turned into a hard, tasteless lump. Inedible, I ate the bacon only.

2 Flat whites and 2 warmed up muffins Top notch .Coffee's really strong and robust but without a bitter taste And the chocolate muffin which was warmed up with a gooey chocolate center was totally tasty ..But not for those on a diet

Popped in as all the other coffee shops were busy, ordered our usual tea and H.choccy and this time i tried a choc cookie in the hope it might taste of chocolate. Wrong on all counts...Ive come to the conclusion that i might as well order a cup of milk and melt a bar of chocolate in it.

Service was OK, they brought your order over. The muffin was no way worth 1.95 you can get a cheaper and quite frankly a better one from Tescos. It was very dry and bland. The triple chocolate was only a little smidge on the top plus there were nuts in it and I cannot stand nuts. The mocha was one of the worst I have ever had, I had better from my local BP garage.

Popped in with my son as a change from some of the other chain coffee places on the high street and was lovely- a lot of the same cakes you may find other places but they still looked and tasted amazing( had mud cake and Rocky Road) but also the range of savoury food lovely- quiches, pies, along with wraps, sandwiches etc...had a chicken flatbread and bacon roll- both were good, only downsize is only 1 toilet for both men and women and for disabled- needs another perhaps?

Every time I go to this cafe I have the best service and the food is always delicious. The staff are quick and attentive and offer their recommendations on which yummy muffin to get (the red velvet and M&M; ones are my fave so far). Nice location on the main high street. Short walk to Southend Pier and Adventure Island.

Noticed this newly opened cafe today so thought i would pop in with MCLP.