Parlour Cafe in Maldon

Such a lovely place to go to eat, the setting and scenery around the area are gorgeous just like the food served here.

We were fortunate to stay at the creeksea barns ; emergency accomodation for a fortnight, due to repairs on a water leak in our home. Mindful we were ‘shielders’ we were concerned about accessing groceries / food during lockdown away from home. What we didn’t know beforehand was of the existence of the Parlour Cafe which would be just metres away from our front door! Whilst we had our own groceries we treated ourselves every couple of days to something from the cafe. This made it really feel as if we were on holiday rather than dealing with a crisis, during a national crisis!The staff were wonderful and go the extra mile! Always cheerful when taking the order and, since we were ‘living’ on site, staff kindly delivered it to our front door! To read the menu you might initially think it was not out of the ordinary, however everything is freshly made with fresh ingredients (nothing pre packed or microwaved here!), portions were very generous and everything was soooo tasty! Whilst ‘living on site’ we ran out of bread one day and asked if there was a spare from the cafe we could buy? Would you like granary or white was the answer and within seconds a loaf of bread magically appeared - no charge! Set within Creeksea Place this cafe really is a hidden gem. Despite lockdown the drive thru was busy and popular with local dog walkers, walkers, and young families visiting to see the goats. Outside of lockdown I imagine children playing in the gardens on the climbing frames, sightseers enjoying the river walk, golfers visiting the nearby golf club, and the health conscious visiting the gym and spa enjoying coffee, breakfast or lunch provided by the Parlour Cafe. A brilliant concept, in a great location and venue, serving tasty food on the menu and providing great service. Covid or no covid well worthy of a five star rating.

We live in strange times !In the past you arrived, parked, went in, ordered, the food arrived and it was excellent. Now you follow a route around the cafe, order via a remote microphone, pay with a contactless card, go in, get seated, food arrives and it's excellent.The key bit about this is the food is STILL excellent, our breakfasts were wonderful. It feels very safe as well Covid wise.Nice ingredients, freshly cooked, well presented, good coffee.Friendly helpful service as well.

Had to wait outside in the cold with cars queuing behind us to order, which was delayed. Table was wonky so coffees spilled on delivery. Coffee was undrinkable and there were very little good choices, especially for people who don't want a breakfast drenched in oil or butter. My breakfast was swimming in oil. Prices were ok but definitely won't be returning and don't understand why everyone goes on about it being great.

With a choice of eating inside or out in the covered grounds, when weather permits, this is a lovey location to enjoy eating and drinking with friends. Very organised Covid-19 routine, so very safe to visit here. Great staff and fast service - food and drink excellent.

We visited on a rainy day and were a bit disappointed to be kept waiting nearly 10 minutes at the outside intercom before someone eventually took our order. Given the weather we sat inside and were a little disappointed to be made to carry the baby (16weeks old) and the buggy upstairs even though there was a vacant table on the ground floor. The reason given was that the vacant table would not have allowed enough room for people to pass by if we parked the buggy beside it. This is understandable but this could easily be rectified by allowing a little more space between tables (the overall ground floor is, after all, very generous). That said, the service was speedy and the staff are efficient and generally friendly. The chicken and pesto panini was hot and delicious though a little light on chicken. Overall, the Parlour Cafe is to be applauded for its great organisation and for making such a success of its business. I will definitely go again although it would be good if, at least, they could improve the awful outside intercom service as another 10 minute wait in potentially cold wintery weather would definitely put me off.

Someone had recommended this cafe to us and it did not disappoint. We sat outside on a table and then realised that we had to go through the cafe to order by intercom and make a card payment, returning to the table by walking around the building. So it was all one way only. The only problem was that to use the ladies' room you had to make the same circular tour. Once we understood what we had to do, it was fine. We returned the following day for another coffee as we found it so pleasant there. Definitely to be recommended.

We visited the cafe last week for a quick lunch. We had previously tried before to come here but the queue to get in was just ridiculous.I had a chicken club Sandwich and my wife had Mediterranean panini. Both were really nice mine came with chips and the other with crisps.Was a really nice day to be outside and they have a great area. The food arrived quickly despite been very busy.The reason for the 4 star is because of the drive through ordering system. I don't really understand why I have to place my order in the car before entering.It made us feel a bit rushed to order, and in all honesty when the queus are huge it just puts me off even bothering to wait.

Been told about this place by friends. Its better than they said. Just simple food made a little special. By far the best cafe meal during covid. Clean, organised, leaving you in no doubt how things work to keep us safe. We'll done

Visited for lunch and really enjoyed it. We are vegetarians and vegans and they were able to change items and accommodate all of us. The staff are so friendly and helpful. We all came away saying that we felt safe and it was such a great experience. Well done to all involved, such a hidden gem that I would recommend to all!

We have a caravan next door to Parlour Cafe and have ate there on numerous occasions, also recommended it to many people. But ... the last two times we ate there we were very disappointed. I have always had Chicken and Pesto Panini, which is normally full of chicken and pesto along with sun dried tomatoes. On the last two occasions it was very dry and the chicken looked and tasted like supermarket pre packed chicken, very little pesto and only one very small sun dried tomato. I’m not a fussy eater, but struggled to get through it.Not the usual standard at all.

We came here with family and friends and were allocated a table with a choice of inside or outside, hand sanitiser was available in numerous places and the waitress was extremely good at adhering to social distancing rules etc. The food is always perfect here (and we’ve been many times!!) and the current COVID situation has made no difference to the high standards. Love love love the parlour cafe!!!!

Totally understand covid precautions but food in a cardboard box with wooden knife and fork. No napkins,no offer of sauces. 2 x burger(added bacon on one ,cheese on other) and chips plus 2 x sparkling water £24.10. - burgers too peppery! Not a big pepper lover.Staff were nice though....

Often come here for food when I visit but obviously not experienced this way of working with the covid restrictions and I've got to commende the staff and management of the cafe for their excellent service and ingenious working practice during these difficult times. My partner and I thought this was fantastic and seeing a comment that you are doing too much to protect your staff is frankly laughable! You should pride yourselves on being one of few companies who have responded in this way. AND you offer eco friendly packaging which I LOVE and again something to pride yourselves on. We hope that we might be able to enjoy your camping experience next time we visit. If there were 10 stars I'd happily give them.

Just awful Visited last week, food below average n cold, atmosphere was terrible and there current covid precautions are so over the top is crazy. They seem far more interested in protecting staff than customers. Working in retail myself I understand how hard it is but self service is not the aim Prices have gone up Aswell. Won’t return ever.

Cute cafe Beautiful locationExcellent menuHosts music events and other activities Was supposed to have a open air cinema in April but covid meant it was cancelledThey are making the best out of what they can during this tough time. Providing a good menu on their drive/cycle through.Excellent staff and well organised

It was great to be able to pop to Parlour Cafe this week for take-away bacon sandwiches and cappuccino. Made a lovely ‘staycation’ treat. It was very well organised with speedy delivery. As always the food was delicious. We’ll be back for more take-aways as there was a good choice of sandwiches, cakes and drinks. Keep up the good work as it is appreciated.

Great location and staff are very good and organised. Always busy with people coming in for meals or just coffee and cake. Only recently started going there and can see why it is so popular.

We were staying close by and decided to visit for lunch one day. The milkshake my partner & I had were delicious! I had a breakfast which was also lovely. The place itself was really nice, we sat inside as it wasn’t the warmest of days, but if it would have been hotter it would have been nice to sit outside on the benches. We’re coming back to the area again next year so will definitely be back!

What an oasis. Never knew it existed but would certainly go again when venturing out that way. It’s better than you would expect. Go there, it’s worth a little detour also.

We stayed at Creeksea barns for a great chilled out weekend, we had breakfast both mornings and were excellent. Great service and great food. The cafe was amazing, very clean and tidy. Prices were also very reasonable. Would recommend Apologies not the best pics. T

We decided to go to the parlour cafe after having a sense of humour failure at the Osea view cafe, once we found the Parlour (signage easily missed once you have pulled into Creeksea road) it turned out to be clean and welcoming, ordered two breakfasts and requested a few changes to the set full breakfast, no trouble for the counter staff and the breakfasts came up exactly as requested, good food and friendly service.Apart from two “gentlemen” deciding to have a punch up mid way through it was a very enjoyable and somewhat entertaining lunchtime break Obviously the punch up was in no way a reflection on the cafe as they cannot necessarily vet their patrons and to be fair one of the young female members of staff was quick to bravely intervene and apologised for these “adults” behaviour, shame that some people cannot control themselves especially when there are a lot of young children around, I hope the young man that decided it was ok to punch another young man several times (who did not retaliate to his credit) is proud of his actions.Anyway that aside I would recommend this cafe as the food and friendly staff deserves a good review.

Stopped for breakfast. The building is nicely decorated and provides a comfortable environment for a meal or drink. It’s a hidden gem down a country track. Well worth seeking out.

Popped into The Parlour cafe to get a drink on a very afternoon. We had been in before but this time didn't have food.(Previously we had food and very nice too) Their speciality is a strawberry lemonade oooohhh amazing.This place is also ideal if you have small children or dogs on lead as the garden is ok to chill out in

It's been a long time coming... but finally the extension at Parlour Cafe has now opened and is look fab!There is lots more space indoors with a smart mezzanine level for both adults and one for kids (with a lockable gate). The updated furnishings add a splash of much needed colour which I love.We popped in for breakfast on Sunday at 9am and by 10am the place was buzzing with families. The menu is still the same as before, but I noticed there are some daily specials.The service is faultless as always; the staff work very hard to keep customers fed and watered - inside and out!Definitely worth dropping in if you haven't already.

This review is a few months old, but we still speak about it, so I have to write a review.We booked afternoon tea back in June for my daughter birthday and didn't think it would be anything grand or special like having afternoon tea at the Ritz or somewhere as grand, but boys were we wrong.The service, warm welcome, friendly atmosphere, food, portion sizes and quality were fantastic.It kept on coming and we did not leave disappointed.We love the venue and during summer the outside sitting area is spot on. Just enough room that your little ones can wonder around safely with a small play area to keep them active and entertained. I cannot recommend this place enough, they have done a really good job and we will definitely go back for another round of afternoon tea.

Recently visited for a breakfast, entered what can best be described as a large garden shed, filled with old fashioned wooden tables and very uncomfortably metal chairs.

Highly recommend a visit, the staff are always friendly and helpful, the food is fresh and the menu offers traditional and also a less traditional tasty menu. The halloumi special is really nice. They accommodate dogs in the large garden area, with covered seating if required.

Huge big thank you to Gemma and her team. Hosted my grandaughters 9th birthday afternoon tea at The Parlour for her and 10 of her friends. Nothing was too much trouble. I was able to go along a bit early and put up some bunting and table decorations. The girls loved playing in the garden until tea was ready. They had a lovely time, as did the mums that decided to stay. Took 2 teenage boys along who loved the frisbee/football golf. Good time had by all. Thank you. Highly recommend. Might even think of doing this for my own birthday!!!!

If you have s celebration or you want to get away from the rat race this is the place an excellent menu with delightful beverages the chocolate milkshake is served in a big steel beaker with lashings of flavour the food is always presented well whether it be a breakfast to a toasted pamin served in a wooden mini crate with crisps set in beautiful grounds this means you can go for a walk or play disc golf .

Went here for lunch. Nice setting with nice staff. Food was ok although it was frozen. Might try breakfast as can't get frozen eggs

Visited on a mid week day for breakfast.

We called in midweek for breakfast, the choice was good and the staff friendly and efficient. The food arrived in good time, was nicely presented and tasted lovely, premium local sausage and bacon are served here.

We were staying at Creeksea Place Barns for my daughters Hen Do and had the Celebratory Afternoon Tea at the Parlour Cafe which was excellent and plentiful. We also all had breakfast on the morning of our departure which again was of excellent value. The staff were all very friendly, helpful and accommodating.

Having been going to the parlour cafe since it first opened I’ve felt it’s gone dramatically down hill. I met with an old school yesterday and waited 20 mins in the line to be served, a further 40 mins for for my food to arrive. I eventually asked and they hadn’t even started making it. Once my food arrived over an hour later it was cold, bland and dry. The service was embarrassing for them, the staff didn’t apologise or seem slightly concerned. The atmosphere was loud and full of mothers that couldn’t control their children. Food all over the floor and children running riot and screaming. I’m not one to write reviews normally but I feel the parlour has just got so bad recently. It’s become a unhygienic kindergarten. Additionally the rather basic menu hasn’t changed in years. Saying this, having also recently been to the spa and gym, I couldn’t fault them.

Neo-agro-industrial look, OK of you like that sort of thing. Off the beaten track (a good thing).

Really nice spot for breakfast after a walk along the river Good selection and perfectly cooked and presented Great for afternoon tea also Plenty of parking if you need to drive

The Parlour Café is (well) signposted from the main road, the problem starts once you get half a mile up a country track !

We stopped off for Brunch for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere as well as the food. The weather was fab so we took the opportunity to sit outside as they have a great beer gardewn which includes a play area for children. We ordered a sausage & egg sandwich and the special of smoked salmon & scrambled eggs. Both were very tasty including right down to the proper tasty salted butter used on the toast. Highly recommend for breakfast, brunch....we will be back again to try lunch and dinner.

Parked the car in Burnham marina and walked along sea wall with dogs to the parlour cafe. Sat outside with a flat white. Pipping hot coffee (Which is somthing the likes of costa can't manage) pleasant staff and helpful I sat in the garden as a nice day and had dogs. Alsorts there for children and dog friendly too. Food looked lovely too . Highly recommend giving this place a try. After my coffee I took the footpath in line with the train line back to the marina. The parlour cafe has lots of parking if just going there.

Such a friendly group of people. The food was very good, have had lunch and breakfast here. There is a play area for the children and both indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely going to be a place we will visit often.

Tucked away in such a beautiful area, a true hidden gem. I came for a coffee and a walk with my Nan. We sat in one of the little huts with the dogs, a very dog friendly place. Ordered our coffee which was really nice and just enjoyed chatting in the secluded area of beauty. One of the ladies who worked here, came to talk to us and say hello to our doggies. She was ever so pleasant and was telling us of the plans afoot which was really interested. When we were there, the wedding party from the day before were having their breakfast. We did think what a beautiful place to have a birthday party or a wedding. There is a gorgeous play area for children and then when you walk the grounds there is a disc golf and a foot golf course, which sounded like great fun. The views across the river crouch and down on to Burnham on Crouch were gorgeous and a lovely time was had by all. Thank you, we will be back again.

Visited the Parlour Cafe today with my family. We ordered from the menu and sat patiently waiting.

Lovely outdoor setting with a great choice of food for lunch. The service was good and with a smile seating inside and outside and very clean

Situated in a quiet and peaceful location with lots of interesting things for children to do. The fountain in the garden was highly interesting.

Nice spot for breakfast or light lunch. Lovely outside and the inside is well setup. Only downside was the service. Had to ask several times where are drinks where and we received are food before the drinks turned up.

This used to be a regular place for us to have a snack and a drink, but for some reason we stopped visiting. Anyway, we have visited twice this week with with different outcomes. Here's why...

A great destination to walk to from Burnham on Crouch along the river to Creaksea. Service and food good, outside area great with a feeling of being miles from anywhere.

Not impressed to see the difference between the presentation that my parents get when they order w the panini “LUNCHBOX” meal with mine and my girlfriends. On multiple occasions have I visited the cafe with my girlfriend, and all times I have seen a marked disimprovement with presentation. I have looked over to the table made up of “adults” beside me who were actually presented with the appetising lunch box, while we were presented a plate with a warm panini with crisps scattered beneath. Very Disappointed to have experienced in this plate which I previously rated quite highly - standards are definitely slipping, I’m unlikely to return any time soon.

I come to the cafe here in Creeksea quite often, but visiting here the other Saturday was a little disappointing. This is the place if I ask my son where he would like to go for a drink he likes to say to come to, but on the day we came and ordered what we normally have we were a little disappointed. My son normal has a tea as it comes in a tea pot normal but today he only got a cup of tea, my coffee was luk warm, the panini I ordered was a little disappointing had way to much pesto in and not much chicken and was hard around the edge and hard to eat. I have had food here plenty of times so I know they can do better. I think the cafe is having a little bit of an make over as the menu had only a few things to choose from, but the quality of food should not go down while this is going on. hopefully it will get better when all is finished. I will be back but a little disappointed on my last visit.

This cafe is signposted from the road. It’s at the end of a (at times) narrow road. You pass some animals (eg goats) as you drive to the car park. We had bacon sarnies and tea. Both really tasty and served quickly. The only negative (hence 4 not 5 stars) is that it can be hard to get staffs attention at the counter. Also while construction is underway a few more signs in the car park wouldn’t go amiss. Where there’s a no entry sign across a gate - a sign of where to go to get to the cafe would be really useful. This is nit picking but I think if you have elderly folks it would be helpful. There’s lots of free car parking too. Recommended.

Recommended to me by a friend and this did not disappoint, loverly location and well off the beaten path. A limited menu but the food non the less was excellent, especially the milkshakes!! I heartily recommend

I visited the Parlour Cafe for the first time with family for luxury afternoon tea. Sandwiches were fantastic with lovely fresh ingredients, delicious selection of cakes, perfect cup of tea and a glass of prosecco. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Can’t wait to return.

A small café but with a wonderful team of staff. Perfect for a coffee break or a decent brunch! Highly recommend.

Busy, but friendly, jacket for me and panini for the boys. Really good coffee and milkshakes. Highly recommend

On way back from picking something up ,called in at café as time to spare and off the beaten track.

Lovely cafe, beautiful surroundings, friendly and attentive staff, good menu, child friendly, pup friendly (in garden!). This is an excellent place I've discovered and continue to return to whether just for a coffee or lunch with friends. I highly recommend their events too - Mother's Day afternoon tea, Easter Egg hunt etc. You should also check out the disc golf and Muddy Boots farm (on site) when you visit.

Saw the sign and popped in for lunch - not sure at first where we were going as the road is quite narrow in parts but we persevered! The café offers some lovely choices - there is something for everyone here. We only wanted sandwiches and they were very good - the paninis were very nice especially. We will definitely go again as there were other items we would like to try.

It was just a lovely time Good food at good value, very helpful staff and beautifully still sitting in the...

Unfortunately never took pics but the food is delicious limited menu but best brekkie and jacket potatoes in the area...

I Visited Parlour Cafe in June after setting up Flowers for a local Wedding Venue. The owner of the venue...

Love coming here with my granddaughter,she has so much fun in the little house and walkways. Always finds some other...

Always pop in here for a coffee. Love the calm environment and gluten free cakes. Year by year there seems...

Reluctantly rating "3" but we have been disappointed on recent visits. First the really good! The coffee is a delicious...

Totally awesome secluded eatery great for everyone quaint surroundings and the food is always 100 percent the milkshakes outstanding never disappointed

Amazing coffee shop, great food, friendly staff and lots of outside space. We go here a lot for breakfast which is very good, we also go for lunches and have also been for afternoon tea. There is a large garden with lots of seating and brilliant outdoor play for small children.Prices are very good and very competitive with other tea rooms and coffee shops.There is disc golf which looks a lot of fun, although we haven't played.There is a spa and gym next door plus holiday homes. Recently muddy boots small petting farm has opened which looks great for young families, although it is very small.Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.

We were turned on to Parlour Cafe months ago and have visited several times since. As a couple, we wanted a place to get a coffee, have a bite to eat, and enjoy quiet countryside. The walk around the area is lovely in the spring and summer. A disc golf course is a nice addition. Generally speaking, the staff are friendly and work hard to accommodate. We have no complaints about the wait staff. However, our last couple of visits convinced us to not return to the cafe part. The cafe part is small, which is not a big deal. But you have to queue around tables to order. Seems every time we go the configuration changes. Can't imagine eating indoors and having people stand behind me queuing to order. The food is good and probably worth the price. I think a burger is £6.95 which comes with a small cup of fries. Not many to be honest. We pay the price because we liked the country feel. Worth a couple more pounds for ambience. With a new play area installed, children run around with little parental supervision. When we last visited two small boys were using the ramp and walkway for razor play. Sorry, a liberal minded parent might say "so what?" But come on, be respectful of other guests.If we still had small children, the Parlour Cafe would be great. We can easily envisage taking our kids to play while we enjoy a drink and meal. But our kids are grown and we prefer a more quiet atmosphere for conversation. Go if you have small kids. They will love it. The best place to enjoy a meal is outside. Just be aware, that smoking is allowed out doors. So if you are non-smokers like us, somebody else's smoke will invariable waft your way. On our last visit, which clinched it for us, the kitchen ran out of food at noon on a Sunday. No orders, even drinks, were taken for about 45 minutes. I guess they had to go out and buy some food. While I suspect this a one-off deal, combined with the playground layout it put a nail in our return. The Parlour Cafe started out great. I remarked to staff on the speed and quality that management scaled the site. It has so much potential. Hopefully, they sort out their management issues and decide on what kind of site they want to be. If they want to become something akin to Marsh Farm, then they are fast on their way. If they want to cater to more to an adult presence, then work harder to make us feel wanted.

The service and food here were both very good and reasonably priced. It is basic but that makes it quite quirky!

Children enjoyed the garden facilities.Breakfast good, not greasy. A little on the expensive side though. Staff who bought breakfast into garden smiley and polite. Only negative for us was after a walk we asked for the empty water bowl for our thirsty dog to be filled only to be told she didn't have time.She spent at least a minute telling us where another bowl could be found. Twice the time it would have taken to pour some much required water in the bowl.

Providing you don't go into the Parlour Cafe near closing time, you can get good tasty food at a good price. We have now visited five times and until the last time was very impressed. The Burger I ordered near to closing time was totally dry and quite inedible. The girls that serve are a credit to the owners, always very polite and friendly. The garden is lovely and it's nice to be able to take dogs in. My only complaint is the Curly Fries they sell are always soggy as they are under cooked. But other than that it is a very comfortable place to eat with usually excellent food. .

Lovely cafe set in farmland next to creek sea manor Great food lovely place to stop for coffee Also has barns to stay in a gym and beauty treatment rooms just wish it had a swimming pool

A pleasant sunny lunch , quiet atmosphere in a well tended garden, even with the new play area being built. The food was reasonable but on the expensive side and definitely could have been bigger portion

A few weeks ago I had breakfast with some friends at The Parlour Cafe. It was superb. The cafe itself is in a beaultiful setting and the Full English was plentiful , non- greasy and good value for money . I cant wait to go there again. My only 'concern' was that there was only one W.C . which , for people with small children could be a draw- back.

We are lucky enough to live here in Burnham and walking to the parlour cafe is heaven sent ........Such wonderful views of the river crouch and the backdrop being that of the lovely countryside ...With the old manor close by , a lake with a bridge and farm animals to visit ....what better way than to be able to relax in a lovely garden and enjoy tea and cake .......We love it ......Just dont ruin it ..........

Been here a few times in the past couple of months. Staff are always polite, happy in the work place and nothing is ever to much trouble. Fantastic full English with great presentation, highly recommended the club sandwich it's full of flavour. Will be back soon Highly recommend to anyone

Visited for the first time. Firstly we had a lovely walk along the creek enjoying the views and lots of wildlife. On returning we visited the Cafe for coffee. It is a charming building, spotless inside and with a large garden with plenty of seating and play equipment for children at far end. Dogs can sit in the garden with their owners and water bowls are available. Varied menu with toasted panini's, sandwiches, good selection of home made cakes & scones and ice cream. The coffee was organic fair-trade and delicious.Plenty of parking and excellent toilets. Look forward to returning again and trying the food!Highly recommended.

We had yet another delicious lunch in great surroundings. Definitely recommend this to families and couples. It has a great selection of fresh food all at affordable prices.

As the cafe is situated by the Creeksea place barns it is the only place to eat unless you wish to drive into town. The milkshakes are lovely and I enjoyed the breakfast. The prices are high and not part of the room charge so is an added extra. Staff were polite.

We stayed in the barns which was disappointing but we was pleased with the cafe, it would of been nice to of had an evening meal there but couldn't as they closed at 5 pm. The girls were very polite and service good, the American Milkshakes I would highly recommend and the breakfast was good. The only criticism I have that it is quite expensive especially being right next to where we were staying, I feel perhaps the breakfast should be included in the price of the Barns or some sort of discount given, anyway that is the only down side.

We regularly visit here as we live in Burnham. It's easy to enjoy a stroll passed the Harbour and along the river toward the Parlour. Since our first encounter this place has been getting better and better. The bonus for me is that there are Gluten free options for cakes. I t would be nice if there were some savoury options though. The recent Muddy boots farm is a great addition. There is Seating inside and out. My only disappointment is at the weekends, there is always a long wait even for a drink & not all staff seem to have that customer service right. The owners also put on regular outside events that involve live music - watch out for these, they're good fun and again just picked up this relaxed atmosphere.

Very nice cafe with great food. It was very clean, with helpful, friendly staff. Lots of outdoor sitting in a picnic type of setting, and plenty of places for the little kids to play. Next door is a manor house that is absolutely beautiful. Apparently lots of weddings are staged there. Worth looking into, if you're in need of a venue.

very prompt and helpful service food always hot and well presented the eating areas indoors were clean there was outside tables for eating that was dog friendly

What an improvement , lovely hot breakfast , served by friendly efficient staff. Good value for money . We will be back soon!

Dropped in for frappucino on sunny Saturday lunchtime, when the place was extremely busy (I am a little amazed at how such an out-of-the-way place is so). This was tasty, though they initially got the order wrong after quite a long wait. The food we saw being served up to others looked nice. I rather agree with the reviewer who said they stood at the counter for ages waiting for one of several ladies to notice them. Even at a busy time, you'd think someone would be deployed just to take orders, walk to adjacent kitchen with them, and be back at counter straightaway. Though the people serving were very charming, I must say.

On a trip to Burnham on Crouch we called in our way home for a quick bite to eat. At 4.00pm at which time they seamed to be interested in getting ready to close at 5.00pm. 3 staff behind the counter we had to stop someone to ask for assistance. Food mediocre, sandwiches on cheap bread and those fancy plastic tea bags that look cool but give you a nasty weak tea. 2 sandwiches a latte and tea, £11.40. We asked for curly fries, but as we weren't ordering something that fries came with, we were refused.

After last visiting the Parlour which was a bad experience. They have seemed to of up their game. Great coffee, friendly service and really nice food. All would say is the menu needs updating and using fresh bread than shopped bought bread. But that's just me. Worth a visit if not tried.

Very popular cafe which means only one thing - good food and large portions and good value Highly recommended

Lovely full breakfast. Good value and well cooked. Always popular especially with walkers. Lots of outdoor seating for dog walkers

We are always looking for somewhere new to go found this on google maps , had a ride out to see if it would be any good for the car club. The road / Lane down to it is not good but parking is OK if there are only a few of us.Just had tea this time but will try food if we go with the car club

I've been here a couple of times for a coffee and a quick snack and only returned to give them the benefit of the doubt.Setting is lovely and the buildings are well appointed and cosy, especially if you pop in following a winter stroll, however, whilst the menu is not bad on the whole, the service is indifferent at best.On both occasions I've been, I've stood at the counter for 5 minutes plus to make my order, whilst an army of girls mess around with the coffee machine and till and proceeded to not even suggest they'd see to my order in a minute. Lazy at best and extremely rude at worst.Won't be going out of my way to visit the cafe part of the development again.

I like the coffee here, it's a great bean they use so popped in at 14:00 on a Wednesday. Decided on the all day English brekky too.Cold beans, hard fried egg, cold bacon, cold hash brown etc, etc.We weren't asked if we wanted any condiments or sauces and weren't asked if everything was ok.I won't bother again and it is a real schlep out from where I am.

Great place to eat. And picturesque setting too. You will not be disappointed. Fab place to take kids in the summer too. Enjoy.

Came here this week for lunch with my partner, mum and auntie. We ordered there paninis and one sandwich - they were all delicious. The service was good. We enjoyed our drinks too. I had a strawberry lemonade which was lovely! Would come back again.

Amazing breakfast but don't forget to book as they get very busy.they also do lunches and afternoon teas. Lots of local activities. Around Christmas and Easter, particularly known for there Easter egg hunt which goes down well with the children .

My parents have recently moved to the area & when googling places to visit this was a top choice so my mum & I decided to pay a visit. We went for the luxury afternoon tea which included a glass of fizz & an express beauty treatment for £32. Although not part of the cafe we loved our beauty treatments & the girls that work there were very sweet. We then went to the cafe to enjoy our afternoon tea which was delicious! You could tell all food was fresh & our waitress took the time to explain what each item was. All the girls that work there were lovely & were very welcoming when my mum explained they were new to the area. Can't wait to return, particularly when the sun is shining!

We decided to try this cafe for lunch. We did initially struggle to find it and I would suggest that more signage is needed on the Creaksea Rd.When we did arrive there was plenty of parking and a number of other businesses on location too such as a new spa and gym (launching on the 28th January), accommodation and a Disc Golf course.There were certainly lots of dishes and daily specials to tempt you on the menu. I opted for the hearty soup of the day: leak and potato. My partner had the sausage sandwich. I also had a lovely glass of zingy, fresh lemonade. My partner had a latte which meant that we could claim a stamp on our loyalty card.The cafe had a great mix of customers and a lovely vibe. The staff were very friendly.Now that we know where you are, we'll be sure to tell our friends. See you soon.

Had a lovely time at the cafe visiting the market, have been before for afternoon tea the previous month and over the summer too. Will definitely be visiting over the month & next year - staff were lovely and friendly

had been staying local and visiting family and friends so came here for breakfast. Utterly dissapointed everything i am sure was microwaved. Price wise 4 adults 2 children £40+ I doubt i will be back anytime soon sorry

Visited here numerous times. Usually with friends, sometimes alone (me time!) Basic menu but good quality products used, staff polite and friendly. Sometimes when busy eg high season summer hol's it gets too packed so can't always get seated, tables need cleaning down a bit more swiftly. Having said that when your so busy I understand that's easier said than done! Also please up the cake choices/selection its def gone downhill since you first opened.

Decided to try and find somewhere to have breakfast on Sunday.Heard about this place and decided to give it a try.Tucked away mear Burnham on Crouch this little gem does a lovelly full english at a very reasonable cost.Excellent place to start the morning if you fancy a stroll along the sea wall, it even caters for the young ones with a playground.Will be back, but still conturing my quest to find a cafe/ restaurant that does an american/canadian style brunch.Worth a visit.