Painters Of Sudbury - Sudbury in Babergh

A victim of its success. 3 of the past 3 times I've visited have been disappointing. Last time we booked and were given a tiny table despite the cafe not being fully booked. We indicated that we'd like a bigger table, to no avail. Prices are very high for very basic options... for instance, what is basically a side salad is nearly £5 and then toppings are an extra several £s and there isn't even a salad dressing or anything special about it. The last time we visited I chose a tuna sandwich, which was delivered with a long blonde hair on it. I didnt want to embarrass the waitress so just picked it off. However, when the owner took out payment I thought I'd just mention it quietly but no opportunity was given with a 'how was your meal?' or such like... just a comment about how to leave a tip on the card reader. Such a shame as I used to love Painters.

High tea, 2 vegans, 2 non-vegans. What a lovely spread, well thought out and no token gestures for the vegan menu. Decent pot of tea and lovely friendly service. We have breakfast at Painters sometimes so this was a new experience, equally as high a standard as the breakfasts!

Friendly atmosphere in a lovely old building with lots of space with a French feel. Eclectic mix of furnishings from big leather sofas to small oak tables. Staff are fab, dogs accepted and the food of high quality and great value. Outstanding

We did a works paint and plonk. We had an afternoon tea and then a session of painting. Great venue and lots of fun.

2 of us popped in for a cuppa and brunch. ordered 2 pots of tea, 1 scramble egg and salmon, 1 scramble egg and avocado. Welcome was cool although seemed annoyed we had no reservation but there were tables available. Service was ok, place was noisy and busy (assumed this was a good sign) . tea served in pots with china cups and saucers, nice touch food took a while, and was disappointing, 2 slices of cheap sliced bread toasted, spoon full of scramble which was over cooked and browned. my friend had small amount of avocado and my salmon was slimy and i think cheap. We are not big eaters so didnt mind small portion, hence we didnt order full breakfasts. i would not have written a poor review, however, the Final bill £28.30?! When i checked the bill i had been charged for 2 x £4.15 avocado on toast, and 2 x £1.20 egg, 1 x smoked salmon £5.50, 1 x scramble egg £6.90 I queried this which was dealt with loudly and embarrassingly. Basically they would not accept their mistake but when the waitress asked 'would you like 2 slices or 1)? This doubles the price of your whole dish! Beware! I suggested people should be warned when ordering that your dish price will go from £4.15 to £8.30 for the extra slice! clearly a mistake but was told this is due to the cost of living going up, by an impolite antipodean lady. Since when did 1 slice of toast cost £4.15! I am really cross with myself that i paid the bill as it was with hindsight, and definitely would not return here when Sudbury has so many lovely cafe's for brunch, we eat out a lot and happy to pay the going rate but this was ridiculous pricing. I would hope the proprietor will review this and the receipt attached in photos and at least admit a mistake was made

Absolutely fantastic experience with Painters at the Angel where Tracey, Alan and the whole crew managed to help us have the most perfect wedding! From the beginning, Tracy was incredibly helpful and supported us in putting together a fantastic day. We started with a delicious brunch with our guests which included a selection of bacon and sausage sandwiches followed by some mini quiches. When the rest of our party came, we had drinks on arrival where the team were very attentive and caring towards our guests. Finally, the most talked about aspect of our wedding, the grazing table! I cannot explain how beautiful and mouth watering this table looked. The food was fresh, locally sourced and very, very tasty! Tracy, Alan and the whole team went above and beyond with us, often checking in on us to make sure as the bride and groom we had a chance to sit down, have a drink and something to eat. Not only were the team very caring of us, but also of our guest. Painters at the Angel holds a special place in our hearts and we are so grateful for all the work everyone put in to make our day so special.

Had a very nice breakfast here with colleagues on the way to a funeral. The food was beautifully done and the waitress was very helpful (not sure if her name but I think she had a South African accent). Lovely surroundings and cute tea cosy on the teapots!

Always have a good experience at Painters. Staff are always friendly and nothing is too much and the food is always excellent and tastes fresh Quite possibly the best what’s royal I’ve ever had!

We went to Painters on Saturday with family for brunch and had a really lovely time. Great choice of food on the menu, which was all brought to us at the same time and lovely and hot. Staff were very friendly and helpful and we all so enjoyed the ambiance of the venue and had a really good time.

We visited Painters as a family of 12 for a post-Xmas gathering and it was the perfect venue. They were so accommodating of such a big group and didn’t make us feel like we were an inconvenience at all despite the fact we took up so much space and must had made for a tricky time in the kitchen The food was delicious, all coming out hot, correct and perfectly cooked. The staff were welcoming, warm and friendly and the atmosphere was lovely. Highly recommend

Love love love Painters, and the new location is better I would say too! I am very picky about Eggs Benedict to the point I am reluctant to order it when out. However, I have had it four times from Painters now and every single time the poached eggs have been perfect. I work in London and sometimes go out to independent places there for breakfast and I would say they are still not a patch on Painters. We haven’t yet had an event at Painters but are planning to, the grazing tables always look amazing too!

My son and I took a detour to Sudbury on our way to Long Melford to visit Painters that I had found online for breakfast. We were warmly received, the attention was immediate, the breakfast menu was very adequate, the food was freshly prepared and our breakfasts were delicious. It's as well we were fairly early as it seems to be very popular and was quite full when we left. Certainly glad we visited, would visit again and would recommend to anyone visiting Sudbury. Great value for money, too.

Painters is my "go to" cafe. The atmosphere is lovely and the service is great. The food is always delicious. I come here for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and for coffee and cake.

The food and people are wonderful -- always attentive and personal. We keep returning because the experience is lovely. The back garden seating area is our favourite in the whole of Sudbury.

A group of friends had lunch here. I had heard great things, if I’m honest, it was ok. Nothing bad to say but not somewhere I’d rush back to. The inside is lovely and the staff are helpful and courteous. The food is good, lovely ham served in the ploughman’s lunch but I was disappointed to be served a , albeit thick, slice of bread rather than a lovely crusty French stick or crispy bread. The plates are small and the selections at the top of their prices I would say. The fresh fruit salad and ice cream was nice with a variety of fruit. The English breakfast tea did not taste of much, though does come in a lovely large tea pot rather than a mug We had a nice time and I wouldn’t suggest you don’t give it a try

What a marvellous little cafe! Love the decor and crockery. A good menu, with extras for vegans and gluten-free. We went for breakfast, but the sandwiches and cakes looked great too. We stayed for ages as it was so relaxed and comfortable. Staff were attentive...

Absolutely excellent eggs Benedict and freshly made delicious cakes and scones. This place really is a treat. Perfect eggs, light scones and superb patisserie Service was really good too

Cold coffee and dirty cutlery, a place to be avoided. I eat out a lot and this was not a good experience.

Called in here and got the last 2 seats very busy place probably best to book or take a chance as we did.Food and service is very good and the ladies working are on the ball.Great tea cosy as well!! Thanks for the breakfast best...

I arrived with my 90 year old father and mother. He was walking with a stick and we arrived at 1am for lunch without a reservation. The food looked good and if the reviews are anything to go by it’s a good lunch spot. The...

OMG... the best panini yet!! Katy our lovely waitress recommended the bacon Brie and cranberry panini - it truly was the best I’ve had. Mum had the delicious Moroccan Butternut Squash soup with cheesy toastie... mum couldn’t speak - as she was enjoying it so...

Nice little place to eat in Sudbury. We have had breakfast here a few times and have enjoyed it. The eggs Benedict was tasty and coffee was good. 👍🏻

We came on a busy Friday lunchtime and still received a very warm welcome. Seated at a table by a lovely lady, but then our waitress seemed overall very unenthusiastic, which we also noticed for other customers around the garden. All other staff were attentive...

Painters is a superb little cafe with a gorgeous garden. Tracy and Alal provide a very friendly service and unfailingly good food.

Had a delicious afternoon tea here on Wednesday.... 23rd June. Food was fresh, beautifully presented. Friendly staff. Thoroughly recommend this cafe!

Painters Cafe had been on my list to visit for some time and their cooked breakfast looked delicious online and I am pleased to report social media photos are doing it justice and I was not disappointed. We had a 930am reservation so the cafe...

Had a superb lunch in the lovely courtyard at the rear of Painter's Cafe. The food was excellent and Tracy and her team are great. They were busy but the staff are very efficient whilst being friendly and relaxed too. Would definitely recommend eating there,...

What a gem. First trip out with 93 year old mum in law post-lockdown. We loved it. Sweet courtyard and sunny to boot. Delicious afternoon tea - and so much, we took some home with us! Friendly service from start to finish. Highly recommend.

Ordered the taco Tuesday during lockdown for delivery. Customer service was friendly and helpful. Delivery was efficient and they went out of their way to fit around me despite it only being an order for one. Lovely food and generous portion. Definitely recommend.

Our birthday celebration plans had to change last minute and the Painters Cafe were so helpful and accommodating for the five of us to enjoy afternoon tea in their lovely cafe. Nothing I requested was any trouble and the food was absolutely delicious and plenty...

Visited on Tuesday morning, excellent service and very good choice of all day breakfasts. Recommend the fruit, granola and yoghurt. Will return soon

I visited on the basis of an online post that showed their ploughmans lunch, which looked amazing, I booked and asked if it would be on the menu, they said if it wasn’t they would be able to make one up.True to their word, the lovely lady that served me remembered my request and duly produced the most wonderful ploughmans. I also asked for tea, which came in a pot for one with a cosy to keep it warm - I haven’t seen that in ages.I couldn’t fault the quality and value, and the staff were lovely. I am returning to the area next month and hope this time to sample their fab looking cakes.Would recommend this cafe in a heartbeat.

Firstly I am so sorry this is so late but really wanted to do this review.We were very lucky to be the first evening event at Painters cafe for my (our) staff Christmas party in December 2018..Our hosts Allen (the chef) & Tracy (front of house) gave us a very warm welcome with beautiful ambient lighting and decorated our table beautifully. A glass of Prosecco awaited us all to get the party started (yay alcohol license ). Well, apart from Belle and Caramel - the dogs - who had freshly baked dog biscuits!!IThe food was amazing, including prawn Marie rose, veg terrinne, Wefor such a wonderful dining experience. Highly highly recommended and Sudbury has just under 50 cafes and Painters is by far the best!Also, I am an electric Wheelchair user and can get in and out of Painters with minimal assistance.

We had a child free weekend and stayed in Sudbury. Found this gem of a café and we stopped for breakfast. We hadn’t booked but the owner was very accommodating and made a table outside in the lovely courtyard garden as the inside was already busy. We both chose the eggs royale, which arrived fairly quickly bearing in mind they were busy. We both agreed that they were the nicest we’ve had in a long time. Every member of staff that served us was warm and welcoming making the experience all the better.Such a shame we live so far away as would of enjoyed eating here regularly. Top marks to you Painter’s café! Fully recommend a yummy visit.

We have just returned from a weekend in Sudbury and visited Painters twice, once for coffee and once for breakfast. Coffee was lovely and we both had a yummy cake - French almond and apricot and a lemon drizzle. For breakfast we went for the healthy option of Greek yogurt with granola, fruit and honey. It was delicious with a wide range of diff fresh fruit. My husband also tried a beetroot latte! Will def visit again if in the area.

We decided to try their breakfast as it is a family run business and had heard good things. We both had the Full English, the service was good and the food although cooked from fresh was delivered in very good time, it was really tasty, could tell it had been cooked fresh and thoroughly enjoyed. Will visit again and recommend to people.

Great place for lunch. Staff are friendly and the food is great. I’ve been coming here regularly for about a year now and it never disappoints

Our first visit to Painters and it was superb. A good choice on the menu with the option of "add ons" and a couple of specials. The ham, egg and chips, omelette and eggs royal were all cooked to perfection and portions were generous. The bread was thick sliced and delicious. Service was efficient and friendly. On top of that, the prices were very reasonable - £7 for a main meal. This was our first visit but it will not be our last. Thank you Painters.

Popped in without a reservation and was lucky to get a table - it’s very popular. Easy to see why. Serving breakfasts all day, tasty snacks, sandwiches and home-made cakes - what’s not to love.

Very attentive and friendly staff offering very nice home made meals and snacks. Daily special dishes are very good value. I highly recommend this place.

Lovely ambience in this cafe which I visited with my grand dog Margo. We were both made extremely welcome. I had a bacon, brie and cranberry sandwich, which was incredible value for money with several rashers of bacon and plenty of brie. The bread, which I learned was from a local bakery, was extremely fresh. So often sandwiches that I buy when I am out have semi stale bread. Pretty fundamental but so often overlooked. The cakes looked delicious. I hope to return soon to sample those too.

When I have a fry up which is sadly rare I always pop in here as in my view it is the best in Sudbury.

We have been to the Painters cafe now 5ish times and each time has been excellent. The food is always of a high quality using local produce and the owners are warm and welcoming. It's so nice having a local cafe that you can always rely on to be great.

Painters is a hidden gem in Sudbury. The owners cater for everyone and all generations are welcomed.The scores are delicious, the tea cups are what you expect your tea to be traditionally serviced in. The staff are super friendly, the owners are available to chat to about your requirements,Once smitten by the food and company you just keep coming back. Great place.

Lovely atmosphere fantastic food freshly cooked and homemade. Nice little touches. Will definitely come back

I recently had my baby shower at Painters after having it recommended to me by a friend who had her’s there. Tracy opened the cafe on a Sunday and gave us exclusive use for me and my guests and charged NO hire fee. She allowed me to choose my own food options, and my friends were allowed to come in early and decorate the cafe. The food was excellent and Tracy was even able to make an unexpected gluten free option for my guest who had only found she was intolerant that week. Nothing was too much trouble for Tracy to make my day very special. Thank you!

Love this sweet little place - great breakfast and strong coffees. Lovely owners, relaxing vibe is a beautiful old building. Adorable garden seating too!

fresh food, generous portions, back garden, family friendly and a new improved layout. This place is often ignored because it is not on the main market, but it really shouldn't be. It's lovely!

Have visited Painters several times after shopping trips. The food has always been excellent value and always tasty, the staff very very helpful. On our last shopping trip nothing had changed and we would still recommend visiting Painters for lunch or afternoon tea, or for just a cup of tea

The service is friendly, relaxed and yet professional. Worth a visit for breakfast, coffee, lunch. The food and the coffee is delicious.

Lovely breakfast here will pop back if in the area again .staff very friendly and helpful nice and clean restaurant.

I have been going here for breakfast on and off for a few years now.

The perfect breakfast and lovely staff. Particularly generous "extras" (avocado, halloumi, etc.) and the coffee is strong and plentiful. Sit in the courtyard garden if there's room.

after hearing loads about this place I took my partner there for breakfast one morning. The couryard out the back was lovely full of flowers and loads of colour. The food so yummy and so tasteful. would highy recomend this place.

We really enjoyed our afternoon tea in the lovely courtyard. Great sandwiches, huge scones, great cakes and a big pot of tea. Staff very friendly and attentive. Would recommend and return again.

Understandably busy on a sunny Saturday, so didn't mind waiting but after well over an hour's wait and the cafe had emptied out, still nothing. Had to go and ask where our order was? Not the young waitresses fault. Had the impression the kitchen was more interested in producing the 'afternoon teas'. Nobody seemed bothered. Food was OK, but not worth the prices. Won't visit again.

We have just eaten or rather not eaten all of our lunch at this cafe for the first time. It had a really good choice for vegetarians and very flexible. Very friendly staff and nice garden. My husband ordered a vegetarian eggs benedict which was delicious until he tasted fish and found a tiny piece of fish in his meal. Unfortunately he has a fish allergy and this made him feel rather ill. We also had to wait rather a long time and chase up our food so perhaps they had forgotten us and as a result rushed our food at the last minute. Staff were apologetic and we didn’t have to pay, but there was obviously some cross contamination in the kitchen. So for allergy sufferers, vegans and vegetarians-do beware.

We stopped here today whilst visiting Sudbury. What a great place for lunch. We had delicious sandwiches and a fabulous almond and mandarin cake. Lovely welcoming staff as well.....definitely 5 stars!

We dropped in after a power cut in our village! We had a straightforward traditional breakfast. Simple food that ticks the box.Traditional atmosphere and friendly service...a bit of a time warp in the best possible way!

Lovely little place! We ate outside in a beautiful, tiny courtyard garden. Lovely food and great service.

Lovely little cafe opposite Gainsborough's house. Very friendly service and lovely hot coffee and chocolate. And what a welcome for the dogs with water and homemade treats !

We came here for afternoon tea and wow the sandwiches and cakes were lovely the owner was so attentive and welcoming nothing was too much trouble she really wanted you to enjoy her tea room. The menu was good and looking at other people’s food it looked delicious. Highly recommend and will return when we visit the area next

Ideal cafe for a coffee and scone. Most people were ordering lunches and all day breakfasts on our visit.

Lovely cafe. The staff were friendly and attentive. Had the soup - butternut squash topped with cubed feta and pomegranate seeds with a toasted cheese sandwich on the side. Wow! It was one of the most enjoyable lunches I have had! Will definitely be going back soon.

Home cooked food very tasty. We had the soup and a jacket potato. Lovely salad. Soup was excellent. Welcoming staff.

lovely atmosphere, good food and service. Eggs Benedict for both of us. Eggs were perfect, and ham very nice. lovely and filling!

We stopped for a break here during a shopping visit. It is our favorite teashop in sudbury since the new owners moved in. We only had a scone but the place was buzzing with other customers having lunch and cakes. Looking at the menu our next visit will be for lunch. The 'staff' were very pleasant. The scones had nice 'extras' with pieces of fruit. All at a very reasonable price.

This cafe is a gem, well worth the 2 minute walk from the market square. The atmosphere idcwarm and welcoming set in an hitoric building with a traditional interior but a lovely private garden.

I have been going here for breakfast on and off for a few years now.

This is a lovely little cafe, it is very pleasant clean and has a lovely atmosphere. Staff helpful and friendly. Prices are good as is the food. Will defiantally go again.

This was our first visit to Sudbury and happened upon this lovely cafe at lunchtime. What a great place. The staff were attentive and friendly - with it being noticeable how they made everybody seem welcome. The cafe was clean and nicely decorated. We had the eggs benedict and a tuna mayonnaise jacket potato. Both meals were well prepared, fresh and tasted great. Prices were very reasonable. The cafe deserves to do well - it has that great combination of good food and staff with an obvious regular customer base. We will visit again.

My husband and I went here for the first time for breakfast last Saturday. The food was great, service friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere was very relaxed. Will definitely go back.

Lovely breakfast/ brunch with all the family at Painters. We were given a warm welcome by friendly staff, service was excellent and food was delicious. As a large party of adults and children, nothing was too much trouble and children enjoyed the colouring books and paper available for them to use. Will look forward to our next visit

The waitress was delightful, so attentive in making us feel welcome. Lovely soup although it was Luke warm. Due to health reasons I can only drink hot water which was served without any problem and not charged for.

Whilst on a walk from Long Melford to Sudbury we needed something to eat and drink at lunchtime and discovered Painters Cafe. What a delight ! The host was extremely welcoming & attentive and the food that followed was delicious and such great value for money. We can't praise this enough & would recommend this little gem to anyone. Thank you for such a wonderful treat.

It’s been nearly a year since I was in Painters. Returned with grandson and daughter for a late breakfast. Very good food, bottomless teapot and lovely lovely staff to look after us. It’s what makes Sudbury a beautiful town.

We love this little cafe. The food is well presented and delicious the treats are great! Our favourite spot is out in the garden in the sun. The owners are so welcoming and we will keep going back! Thanks for making such a relaxed and positive cafe atmosphere in the heart of Sudbury.

Great coffee and superb cake break. They go the extra mile on presentation, this is a must do in Sudbury. The prices are very reasonable too, quaint little sunny courtyard at the back.

I visited here whilst on a break to Sudbury. I was made to feel welcome straight away even though they were closing in twenty minutes they still said come in and I was not rushed at all... The food was lovely and I am REALLY fussy and hard to please. They got my eggs exactly right which is rare (runny yoke but cooked white) you'd be amazed how many people can't get it?

Popped in for lunch with our dog and it was amazing. Lovely lunch sat in their garden. Staff and food was fab.will be back.

Friendly staff. Lovely food filled plates. Charming little courtyard garden. What’s there not to like about this little jewel.

My wife and I popped in yesterday for some brunch. I've had the full English breakfast a few times now and it's never disappointed! Best breakfast in Sudbury without a doubt. You can tell the food is quality and the staff are very friendly.

This café provides reasonably priced good food in an historic building with a charming garden just off the market place in Sudbury. It is very handy for visitors to Gainsborough's birthplace which is full of paintings by Gainsborough, Constable, and others.

Quick and friendly, Painters is one of our favourite cafes in Sudbury. Delicous food in a quiet and adorable setting. Eat in the garden if you can for extra quaint-ness! Highly recommended.

On a day visit to Sudbury today, my friends and I stumbled on this cafe and were delighted to find it has a lovely outdoor dining area at the back, a reasonably priced lunch menu and friendly, efficient service.

Very friendly staff and nice atmosphere, garden is also very pleasant on a sunny day. Pot of tea for two was very reasonable

good food, good service, decent size tea pot. Kicks off the weekend nicely having a breakfast in the sunny garden

Came across Painters when exploring streets of Sudbury. Friendly and welcoming staff. Sat in the courtyard as the morning was warm and sunny; very pleasant and relaxing. My full English breakfast was lovely and the tea refreshing. Definitely looking forward to a return visit.

Only our third time to Sudbury. We love walking and explored the water meadows. We were recommended to go to...

Enjoyable eggs benedict for me. Full breakfast for my partner. An enormous pot of tea for us both.

Had breakfast on Saturday morning here. Really well cooked food served by friendly owner and staff. Tea was superb. No teabags here. Loose tea in a pot with China cups. I had the eggs benedict and my wife had the fry up. Really good. Highly recommended.

Popped into Painters today with my Partner for breakfast, It really is the place for a super meal. The best bacon sausages and fresh eggs served on lovely hot plates with toast on the side. We enjoyed every mouthful and would highly recommend the Painters Breakfasts.

Hemos tenido café y bollos a media mañana la semana pasada y sólo teníamos un sándwich en el almuerzo. Excelente selección de relleno, pan recién hecho y a un lado la ensalada más grande que algunas ensaladas que he comido en otro sitio. El personal es muy amable y no tenga prisa. Hay un pequeño jardín y los perros son bienvenidos, por dentro y por fuera.

Aparecimos en un sábado por la mañana, alrededor de las 10:30 para el desayuno. Primera impresión, cálida bienvenida. Muy bien establecidos mesas y zona de jardín donde también se puede comer. Los desayunos eran muy bueno y abundante. El personal era atento pero no teniendo. A un precio muy razonable. Una verdadera joya para Sudbury. Definitivamente volveré de nuevo.

Having lived in Sudbury for the whole of my life, finding this little gem was great! I love the atmosphere and the panini's are of really great quality. Really good for lunch and the prices are fantastic for what you're given.

Excellent tearoom/café, with garden seating if desired, situated directly opposite Gainsborough House, Painters Of Sudbury can be highly recommended. Seating...

Amable y buen servicio y hacer un batido de helado en los días más calurosos del año no fue un problema, a diferencia del café pretencioso a menos de 100 metros. Sólo tuvimos café batido de leche y pastel, pero sin duda tener desayuno o...

Cayó en pintores en Sudbury para un almuerzo rápido y encontramos una joya de una cafetería donde tuvimos una comida clásica inglesa. Nos alojamos más de lo esperado, la comida y el servicio era genial. Tal ensalada fresca y hierbas caseros hizo una delicia. El...

Comimos en el restaurante dos veces durante marzo y disfrutamos de ambas visitas. Las patatas al horno son una excelente relación calidad-precio, con un montón de ensalada en el plato que, a diferencia de algunos lugares, está lleno. El servicio justo y el personal amable y disfrutar de una charla. El lugar es bastante antiguo y los techos son bajos. También está en una calle principal, así que hay mucho tráfico. También hay tartas y bollos para la venta y un montón de asientos disponibles. Los aseos están limpias y ordenadas, y en el interior.

Came here with family, although the chef was off, the waiters were very accommodating with a picky brother wanting bubble & squeak.