Petals Tea Room in Braintree

What an adorable place ( when can I move in ? ) . The food was lovely, we really enjoyed it, the atmosphere was cosy and welcoming with fabulous friendly staff. Being surrounded by gorgeous gift items and trinkets was a great way to shop at leisure.. I absolutely love the uniquely decorated summer house play areas and fun designs incorporated into everything to produce a fabulous vintage fete effect.

We had afternoon tea here and it was incredible! I didn’t have the highest hopes as I’m not the biggest fan of sausage rolls or scones and they were on the menu, but everything was so lovely, we ate every crumb😍 Alison and Julie were lovely and very attentive, asking us if we needed refills etc. Couldn’t recommend this more, such a gorgeous tea room!

Welcoming atmosphere and friendly staff and the service was outstanding. This was a delighful experience and the food was delicious. All homemade and freshly cooked. As an added bonus there's a garden centre too. I would definitely go again

Food was amazing. Staff very lovely Very enjoyable . Will be going back So much to buy also Reasonable prised. Very happy.

Not our first( or last visit) Had coffee and cake last Sunday pm. Amazing cakes,good coffee,attentive,friendly staff. We are in one of the beautiful beach huts which are such a novel idea. In fact we are now taking our grandchildren next week for drinks and cakes

We went here today July 8th 24 and myself and my daughter had the cream tea which was absolutely lovely, good selection of sandwiches, sausage rolls, mini quiche and scones and cakes with cloudy lemonade, my husband had a club sandwich which took him ages to eat as it was so full and was accompanied by crisps and some salad, staff very friendly altogether a brilliant experience. Will be going again.

Lovely staff, great service & friendly atmosphere. Food was amazing we will absolutely be back! A perfect place for a casual lunch or a special occasion.

We had an amazing visit. We took my Mum for afternoon tea to celebrate her 70th birthday. They were so accommodating with my sons allergy which was very reassuring for us. All of the food was delicious and the service was outstanding. Can’t wait to come back 🥰

Lovely, unique and cosy tearoom with friendly and welcoming staff. Food was lovely and nothing is too much trouble even when they are very busy. Definitely will go back again

We visited on a Saturday afternoon and had a late lunch, the food was superb, the Staff so helpful and the actual tea shop was full of wonderful things to buy. Thank you for looking after us. Worth a visit

Lovely club sandwiches, delicious cakes and friendly staff. Decor is really nice too, with a cosy and relaxed vibe. Would definitely recommend

Have been very many times here and it is a lovely little tea rooms. Only bug bears are that at £17.00 seemed a bit steep for a ploughmans and also would like the menu to be a bit more varied. Ie Jacket spuds etc.

In my opinion this little gem is the best tearoom EVER. Top notch food and brilliant food. My mum and I have been 3 times and never disappoints They have done well with there recent redecoration . Looks brilliant. I had a baguette with chicken and ham . My mum had cheese tostie. Very happy, of course we left room for cake. Banofee pie sponge. Very yummy . Love a tea from a proper teapot. We had to buy a couple of trinkets , so many lovely things to purchase. Service always good, the ladies friendly and welcoming. So another lovely visit. Hopefully return when weather warmer so can try out the little huts outside. They to cute. Thank you 😊 xx

What a lovely welcoming place. Food all home cooked and delicious. Staff friendly and attentive. Highly recommended.

Lovely atmosphere and surroundings. Very friendly and I felt very relaxed. Lovely choice of cakes and so pleased there was vegan choices and scones with no egg. Real tea served in a beautiful sliver tea pot with a pretty china cup. Will definitely return 😊

I took my Mum for afternoon tea after previously enjoying a fabulous lunch in the outside eating area. Today we sat inside the tea room and enjoyed the most amazing spread .... too much to eat in one sitting but we were encouraged to take away what we couldn't eat to enjoy later. I asked for a vegetarian option and was surprised to find both mini veggie quiche and 'sausage' rolls when I had given very little notice for the reservation. Everything delivered by a friendly and engaged team and in a beautiful and interesting setting. Excellent value for money and highly recommened to locals and tourists alike.

I can genuinely say this place does *the* best egg mayonnaise sandwich. It also had little chunks of bacon in it but it wasn't that that won me, it was the egg and the mayo. Dreamy taste, creamy mayo and chunky eggs. I've had a few egg mayo sandwiches in my (long) time and this definitely comes out top. Everyone else in our party was happy with their lunches too. What more can we ask for?!

This place is amazing! Reserved a beach hut for afternoon tea for my mums birthday. The staff are so friendly and welcoming, the food was absolutely delicious and lovely quiet ambience as quite rural. Totally worth every penny and would definitely recommend and return.

I have been coming to Petals for years, not only for the delicious food, service but also the staff are incredibly friendly. It really is an asset to our area.

Went for a late Mother’s Day lunch with my partner and both of our mums as the tearoom had come highly recommended. Our mums enjoyed the food although they said it was nothing particularly special and couldn’t understand the amazing reviews they had been told. I ordered a trio of scones, when it arrived I only had one which was apparently because they ran out of mini ones but was never told this. As I cut into the scone I found it was frozen solid in the middle…the menu said they were fresh. The waitress was very sweet and offered to get me a new one which she did but it took 40 minutes as they are all freshly baked then frozen- so not fresh at all really? By that point my family were bored and had finished eating 20 minutes ago. When my scone finally came it was okay at best, you could tell it had been frozen as it was dry as sand. Without asking I was refunded for the scone which was lovely but was charged separately for my pot of tea which was actually included in a set price with my scone. By this point I couldn’t be bothered to argue it- we paid and left but I definitely won’t be returning anytime soon. Devastating as I had heard such great things about this place!!

By far my favourite tea room in the area. Julie always looks after us when we go and the food is incredible. The afternoon tea is beautiful and perfect for any occasion (ive had many). The portions are very generous and you will never leave hungry, plus theres plenty of tea to keep you hydrated. Theres also lovely quirky items forsale throughout the tea room. Its like an aladins cave of beauty. It simply must be on your visit list ❤️

Always a lovely homely atmosphere, the smell of freshly baked cakes and food. Lots of goodies to choose from, I personally love the home made quiche. Lots to buy as well, chutneys, jams, cakes and crafts. Lovely outside space.

What a gem this tea rom is . Warm and friendly. Lovely food and the cakes are to die for. Love the fact you get a proper pot of tea and China cups. And also it's filled with little gifts , so tempting . Visited...

As always Petals was wonderful, a great welcome, lovely food and a great atmosphere. We love it there always worth a visit if you are in the area Eva and Barrie

Great place for a real fantasy traditional cafe feel. Run by a lovely woman and a great selection of homemade food. A really special afternoon ❤️

Petals is one of my favourite places to go. So many things on the menu to choose from - my favourite is the garlic baguette topped with chunks of ham and lots of melted cheese. Think I might have it a little too often as...

Petals cream tea is amazing! My daughter took me for Mothers Day and again Petals didn’t disappoint. We have been to Petals about five times in total, and will go again. Absolutely recommend Petals, and the lady that owns it is always lovely, she has...

Every time we visit, whether for a quick milkshake and slice of cake with the kids to a full blown lunch or afternoon tea, the staff are lovely and the food is great. Wonderful selection of gifts and curds to take home and always end...

Mine and my best friend’s Mecca!!! ⛪️ We love Petals and the staff! This is our go to and have spent many times here throughout key moments in our lives, just to have a catch up/chin wag with absolutely fantastic food/cakes and comfy surroundings all...

Absolutely delicious lunch. Plentiful and freshly made. I can’t recommend enough. Well done Julie and her team

I love love love afternoon tea. The one I used to go to, the owners left so was desperate to find somewhere just as good. Found this little gem whilst scrolling through Facebook and decided to give it a go for my friends birthday. Booked...

Absolutely fantastic place to visit, lunch was superb! Plenty of choice on the menu & all cooked fresh to your requirements, nothing is too much trouble. Staff are lovely, friendly & professional & a credit to the tea room. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch or afternoon...

I love this place. Had afternoon tea in the poppy hut and it’s the best afternoon tea I’ve had. The food was delicious and great value for money. The staff and so lovely and friendly and you can purchase lots of great gifts in the...

Always a pleasure to visit Petals. I have taken many a friend there. Scrummy food served with a smile. Can’t wait for some sunshine at sit outside!

We came as a group (5 adults, 2 children) for lunch. Petals is a regular "go to" for my mum due to their excellent gluten free selection,but this was my first visit. It definitely won't be my last! Super friendly and helpful staff, delicious food...

An absolute gem of a place! One of my regular haunts because the food and service is just fantastic. The atmosphere is 2nd to none and the love and passion the owners have for their tea rooms is contagious. My happy place!

Lovely afternoon Tea for Mothers Day . Food was all homemade and lovely . The staff are all so helpful kind and friendly

Perfect spot for a group of friends to meet for lunch. Lovely food, attentive service, the best coffee and cake, all in pretty surroundings.

Absolutely love Petals tearooms, food is amazing and such friendly staff. Been there lots of times and intend to carry on visiting Petal tearoom.

We have been here twice now for afternoon tea and we certainly will be going again. The only thing I can say is that it's the best afternoon tea that I've ever had you get so much to eat and drink and the homemade lemonade...

I’ve been visiting Petals for quite a few years with my family and we are never disappointed. The decor is so cosy and cute. The food is delicious and home made! I’ve been taking my two young children here since they were babies and they’re...

Lovely place. We ate outside in a beach hut because I have a dog. No problem with that. There are 3, pretty beach huts. I have a gf diet and they could happily accommodate that. We had quiche and salad, followed by cake. I would've...

Afternoon tea is the best around, I’m vegan and the owners attention to detail is exquisite. The food is made fresh to order and is always delicious I recommend ringing to book as the secret is out and its always full of happy diners xx

Petals Tea Room is a lovely place for food and drink. Have been there many times over the years and never been disappointed. Julie and her staff are always very welcoming and food is always excellent. There is always a gluten free option available which...

I would absolutely recommend Petals Tearooms for a special treat. I have been a couple of times for birthday afternoon tea sessions and the food and hospitality were first class. We will definitely be back especially when my sister comes over from NZ later this...

I’m so lucky to have this fabulous cafe within walking distance. There’s always a warm welcome, and friendly efficient service. The food is always freshly cooked, and my dairy intolerance is dealt with sensitively. There’s also usually a vegan quiche available, and a choice of...

I have been here a few times and really should make the effort to go a few more. Petals does a great job to accommodate everyone no matter what the dietary needs. I love the retro theme and brightly coloured dining areas they are very...

A place where I can meet with a friend, come alone, with my husband or family. Always a warm welcome, lovely homemade food and drinks. Gifts and decorations for home to browse and buy. The added bonus of plants and garden items too! Well worth...

What a gem of a place this is! Went for lunch with friends, lovely warm atmosphere. Fantastic lunch! Lots of lovely bits in the shop to buy. The place has been decorated beautifully and gives off such a lovely vibe! Highly recommend definitely going back!...

Love this amazing place. Julie and her team always meet you with a lovely welcome. The food is freshly made/cooked. I often do not have room for dessert but don't worry I can take home a lovely slice of cake. I have been here many...

Came to petals tea room for afternoon tea. Was warm and welcoming could not do enough for us and the food was amaizing and all home made. Cannot recommend enough. You won’t be dissspointed

Beautiful lunch, amazing atmosphere and staff. People always tell me how amazing the afternoon tea is I'm yet to try but will one day hopefully. People need to try this place

The previous review is the one I wrote last year. Our Club once again held our Christmas lunch at Petals (21 of us). Just as excellent. Generous portions for main courses (everyone had Turkey and trimmings) and puddings (choice of Christmas pud, Eton mess and...

Quite a while ago I joined a friend to partake of Afternoon Tea, Something that she had been given as a present. It was some time ago now but the food was delicious and the surrounding really pretty and lots to look at. I have...

I recently visited petals tea room with my family as my sister in law really wanted to try it out! I booked via Facebook messenger and got a really quick and helpful response. The tea room is really unique with the walls full of quirky...

Petals tea Rooms and Plants the Grow are truly lovely places to visit. The garden centre has lovely shrubs, bedding plants, annuals etc all competitively priced. They also sell wonderful wooden painted summer houses and play sheds. Petsls tea room offer a wide range of...

We visited after my wife's friend recommended it so expected it to be good but it was much better than we expected, The food is excellent I think all the hot food is cooked fresh on the premises not just heated up - so don't...

Have been to Petals several times now with my husband and mother-in-law. The decor is quirky with lots of interesting things to look at and amuse whilst waiting for the freshly cooked food (no microwaves here). The food is definitely worth waiting for and it's...

The service is INCREDIBLY SLOW here...FORTY MINUTES (we were advised it'd take "fifteen minutes" when we ordered) for a simple quiche & a baguette...the food was really nothing special when it did, eventually, arrive...all rather amateurish... Avoid Petals Tea Rooms if you're hungry or diabetic,...

I visited with 4 family members and was very happy with the food which was superb. Just 2 points to note ,,, no scones , don’t sell Coca Cola???? And way to cold . Would go again and recommend to friends and family

Julie and her staff produced an excellent Christmas Lunch for our Club members. Room set aside for us and the room and table nicely decorated. Generous serving of turkey, stuffing and chipolatas with plenty of freshly cooked vegetables. Choice of puddings (I had Eton Mess,...

Found this wonderful little gem of a tea room just off the A1017 Halstead area. It is beautiful inside with comfy chintz chairs. We just stopped for coffee but we will be back on a later occasion as the home cooked food looked super. I...

Beautiful little cafe attached to a garden centre and retreat. Friendly staff and great menu. Ordered homemade quiche with new potatoes, salad and freshly made coleslaw. Amazing :-) Cake was equally fantastic. Highly recommended

What a beautiful, pleasant place for a lunch. We are a huge garlic bread with cheddar and ham - which was a meal in itself - and an egg, chicken, ham, cheddar and chilli jam club sandwich. The food was brilliant quality, and the staff...

Visited with a wheelchair and sat in a spacious outside shelter. Staff were welcoming friendly and nothing was any trouble. Had hot drinks, lunch and cake within our group and food was fantastic. Excellent value for money

After finding this hidden gem on Facebook I booked it for my sisters hen, I booked out our own little area and it was lovely, the staff left us alone while we had fun and played games, nothing was to much trouble, good communication throughout...

Great little tea room off the main road. Great hot chocolate and shared a garlic bread with home cooked ham and stilton. Will definitely be returning.

What a lovely little place Petals is. We (myself, my wife and my mum) called in on the off chance at lunch time. The tea room was busy but we were met with a warm wlecome and they gave us a table that would have...

Just one mile from the Sandringham Estate this is a gem. Great selection of home made savouries and cakes and very friendly service. There is free off road parking (unlike Sandringham Estate) and also some outside seating. Well worth a visit.

This is a feel good place, it feels like a lot of love has gone in to creating it, and oddly, I felt loved visiting it ♥ From the team, the cake, the ambience, the decor right to the super nursery next door. I will be back, thank you

I beautiful little tearoom, serving delicious food. One of us being a Vegan they were more then happy to create a meal. Plenty of options for Savoury food. And amazing looking cakes. Currently having to sit outside, in lovely little courtyard. Being chilly Blankets were offered a nice little touch. Will definitely be returning for Afternoon tea

Passing the Petals Tearoom one sunny afternoon, fancied a cuppa. So glad we stopped. Lovely staff. The cake, all homemade, was really special. Even though it's an hour away from home, we will be going back soon! Can't wait.

Loved it, despite a lack of vegetarian. options, I found it delightful. Overall it was great. There are minor problems like wonky scones but I would definitely go again.

I have visited Petals many times, but this is the first time this year, due to lockdown.The setting is so pretty and inviting. There is so much attention to detail from the furniture to the decor, toys for children, items for sale and even books to read.I had a lovely quiche (cheese and bacon) which was so tasty, with salad and new potatoes. Just writing this is making me feel hungry again! Had cake for afters which again was delightful and a generous portion. Covid measures were in place making us feel safe.Petals is a wonderful setting and truly worth a visit. Julie has put her heart and soul into making it a welcoming, value for money setting.

Great place to stop for a coffee. Full of old worldcharm with a homely charm. Good service and cheery owner

A little early for teatime and a little late for lunch ... but welcomed ... a lovely wood burner and oh so comfy chairs. Food was delicious, lovely fresh salad delicious pecan pie. We didn't want to leave, but weren't rushed, although we had things to do. Will definitely be back very soon.

A friend introduced me to this perfect tea room today. Beautiful surroundings, incredibly fresh scones, friendly staff and great coffee. I'll be back.

Went here for a funeral wake. Very good selection of sandwiches and hot nibbles. Will have to return on a happier occasion!

Nice service Nice clean tables Nice lady’s inside Nice food Nice place Very good service Nice place too eat

Absolutely fabulous. We all had Afternoon Tea for Lunch.Presentation was superb. Sandwiches were decorated with strawberries and marshmellow. Mini quiche, sausage rolls, scones with butter, jam and cream. Delicious cakes, mini chocolate sponge, mini Victoria Sponge cakes and Meringue. Everything home made.Well done Julie and team.

Super fresh homemade treats. Warm cosy atmosphere. Friendly staff. Enjoyable experience, will go again.

Afternoon tea today for my sisters birthday, food was perfect and they catered a vegan afternoon tea for my sister at no extra charge and she loved it! Such a beautiful place as well. Thank you!

Popped in for quick lunch had a lovely tuna baguette with salad and crisps and a cup of coffee very generous portions very friendly staff always happy to go that extra mile very welcoming highly recommended will defiantly be back

Afternoon tea with friends for a birthday treat today. Absolutely lovely. Had a great time and would thoroughly recommend. 🍒

Petals serves consistently delicious food at very reasonable prices. The tea room is beautifully decorated and fun and the staff are really lovely. They have a good selection of toys and games for kids whilst waiting for food and there's a neat outdoor seating area, too.

We called here for lunch on a day out and really enjoyed the food and the ambience. I had a cheese toasted sandwich which was made with proper bread and came with a tasty side salad and crisps. My other half had a baked Camembert platter which he really enjoyed. We were too full for a cake but they did look good. We would definitely come back.

Visited last week after reading the reviews and definately worth a visit. Petals afternoon tea was one of the most enjoyable afternoon teas, we have had in years. So much effort had gone into making the food enjoyable by the owner. On the plater the sausage rolls and mini quiches were hot , mashmallow flumps , a bowl of fresh stawberries and a jug of cloudy lemonade was waiting. Even the glasses were decorated with a small strawberry. The Dorchester, Ritz etc do not go to that much effort. My mum had a fabulous birthday afternoon tea. Please do not be put off by the location based in a run down nursery grounds as inside you could not ask for more beautiful and pretty surroundings. Full marks and we will be returning!

Went to Petals for the first time, yesterday, for mum's birthday. My sister, mum and I were brought a three tier cake stand loaded with yummy goodies accompanied by homemade lemonade, a big pot of tea and a cafetiere of fresh coffee. The sandwiches were well filled; the bread was fresh and flavoursome. Mini quiches and sausage rolls which were still warm from the oven. Eton mess meringues, bite size scones, with jam, cream and fresh strawberries, and not forgetting the individual sponge cakes. All was delicious, served in their charming tea room. The ladies behind the counter were exceptionally welcoming and helpful.

Julie and team pulled out all the stops on an emotional day remembering our wedding reception 2 years ago as well as raising much needed funds for IPF and APF.

Thoroughly enjoyable lunch in very pleasant ‘boho’? surroundings. We selected from a selection of freshly cooked individual quiches served with salad and new potatoes. Very tasty, freshly cooked and no microwave anywhere. Friendly staff in relaxed atmosphere.

I booked afternoon tea for 3 of us for my mums 81st birthday. The lady who took the booking was most helpful and friendly...even asking where we would like to sit. When we arrived we were shown to a lovely area with 2 big very comfortable sofas. Our afternoon tea was brought to us along with sugar free cloudy lemonade (as me and mum both diabetic). I have to say it was all delicious and delightful.....everything clearly homemade,fresh and done with love and care as was evident. We were offered more tea etc. All in all it was a lovely birthday treat for mum and probably the best afternoon tea I’ve ever had. Would definitely return and recommend. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you Petals ❤️

As usual, the food was delicious. We had a longer wait than usual due to a high number of diners that day but were given a few drink each to compensate. Karen was her smiley self and it was another relaxed lunch in a lovely setting.

Met a friend for lunch. Sat outside as warm.

Popped in for lunch and was so surprised with the place. What a little hem. The food is all homemade and the service was excellent and friendly. We had quiche with all the trimmings, obviously homemade and tasty. This is a cosy quaint tea room and well worth a visit. Selection on menu is good too.

I have visited Petals in many occasions and never have I been disappointed. Yes, sometimes there is a slight delay in the food service, but this is because all the food is freshly made - a small price to pay for a fresh, tasty lunch. The cakes are always to die for and the portions very generous. The staff are always welcoming and if you want some bargain plants too then visit the Garden Centre alongside. Great value for money. Can't recommend it enough.

I visited Petals along with some family members for afternoon tea.

I have been to Petals twice now and had delicious food both times. The first time I just had lemon drizzle cake (which was divine) and last week I went back with my friend again and we both had the egg mayo sandwiches - which were the best ever (lovely thick slices of bread) along with lots of crisps and a lovely salad. The pot of tea for two I shared with my friend was huge and all for about £14!

Visited expecting more as it always gets rave reviews.

Went as a large family group as a surprise for my Mams birthday. Everything was great. The tea room was very comfortable and done out in a shabby chic style. Lots of teacups.

My wife and I recently had Afternoon tea here and it was amazing. Lovely staff and very friendly atmosphere. The food was so fresh and homemade and just absolutely gorgeous. Planning another visit today for lunch.