sophie's Kitchen in Maldon

Looked inviting from the outside so decided to give this establishment a try. Spotless interior , big menu with many tempting options. Our coffee was spot on , just how we like it "proper coffee." Wifey had bacon, brie and cranberry panini which she said was delicious. Myself chicken , bacon and pesto sandwich with granary bread. Thick slices of gorgeous bread with a well packed filling , it was very satisfying. Very good service and highly recommend.

Came here a few years ago and wanted to return. We have always recommended people to visit. The waitress (middle aged lady) didn't greet us or smile. We then waited 15 mins to order our food. 30 mins later our toast came out followed 10 mins by our breakfast. We both love a fry up. But it's a shame to say we both were a little disappointed. The bacon looked like it hadn't touched the pan, the sausages were cold with no flavour and the hash brown was soggy... After we paid, we left feeling unsatisfied and queezy. It's a shame we have read all the recent lovely reviews, we are both local and enjoy eating out regularly. But we will not be returning or recommending again.

I popped into Sophie’s Kitchen for a light lunch and had the tastiest toastie ever. Stilton and mango chutney, it was delicious! Nicely presented and with a fresh crisp side salad. Well filled toastie, oozing out the sides and tasted simply great! I will definitely be back. The tea shop is bright and airy with decent space between each table. Staff were friendly and service really quick. Well done Sophie’s Kitchen, you have another satisfied customer.

Fabulous little coffee shop, with really pleasant staff and service. Offering a wide range of drinks and eats, fresh, well filled sandwiches and side salad with crisps at very reasonable prices. Not our first visit, and certainly not our last.

Paid Sophie's a visit early March and have to say we had a very nice brunch, all freshly made and very tasty, only thing to mention it seemed there was only one serving in the main, another behind the counter taking orders and obviously the payments, who eventually did a bit of serving by spotting ours had been on the serving hatch for a while longer than could have been (good job it was a cold order if it had been a hot order I think it may have been refused). That aside (hopefully a one off), the place was very clean tidy and a very nice place to visit.

We have visited here before and we were very impressed: a lovely atmosphere/décor, very friendly staff, varied menu and very nice food. The portions are massive so you never leave hungry. Such a nice change from the usual cost coffees and it's nice to support independent, local industries.

I had wanted to go here for some time, but it often seemed to be closed, however finally managed to get in there, and I will not bother again. There were two ladies seated at a table, and I sat down and waited and waited, whilst the Waitress chatted to the two ladies all about her upcoming cruise. Eventually she found time and handed me a menu and another Waitress came out and took my order. For the price paid, the portions are meagre and I do not eat a lot. Latte at £3.05 was not the cheapest but nice, although I had to ask for the sugar. All in all, with the amount of coffee shops in Maldon, I will not bother with this one again. It is nicely located and clean, but not the cheapest and I found the service unacceptable.

Popped in for a coffee, tea and two scones. Tea came in large pot and coffee in small cup. Scone was small but nice. Service was good and staff friendly. My only bug was no prices displayed on board. As my bill for what I had was a lot less than expected for the £12-35 I paid

We always try to use independent coffee shops if we can instead of the chain stores. We were greeted into the shop as if we were friends and our order was quickly taken and a tab left open if we wanted to add anything. We ordered a latte, pot of tea and food. The pot was of generous size and good quality tea which was excellent value. The carrot cake was delicious and my husband had a bacon sandwich and he said it was the best he had eaten. “Proper” bacon as beautiful fresh bakery bread. The tea room is so bright, clean and airy and I loved the fresh flowers on the tables as a nice touch. The facilities were great, clean toilet with nice toiletries. We could not fault the whole “feel” of the place, we could have stayed all day and ate ourselves through the menu! We will definitely be back when visiting the area.

Would highly recommend this restaurant. We initially stopped for coffees which were lovely and the service was very friendly. After a walk round Maldon we decided to go back for lunch. We had a selection of sandwiches which we all thoroughly enjoyed. It was very tasty and the portions were generous. The ladies were very friendly and the customer service outstanding. We would definitely go back should we do a return visit to Maldon. Well done ladies!

Lovely bright, clean tea room, with friendly staff and plenty of choice on the menu. I recommend the Stilton and mango chutney toasted sandwich. A taste sensation!

Stopped here for a bite to eat, ended up having afternoon tea. Excellent value and choice will definitely return.

Excellent all round Amazing food. We had a big breakfast and the smoked salmon, prawn and Marie Rose sauce sandwich. Both were very well presented and good quality. The sandwich was bulging! We also had the beans on toast for our two year old and the presentation was perfect - beans in a bowl and the toast separate. A much tidier way to help a two year old eat it. And the portion was the perfect size. So often places have children’s menus but don’t seem to realise that a two year isn’t going to eat the same amount as a twelve year old. But Sophie’s had it spot on. The coffee was great, the atmosphere was calm and the tables were spotlessly clean. Really, really lovely staff. Although we didn’t call back in later for cake we will definitely be back for some. The best eating out experience we’ve had for a very long time. Everything was spot on.

If your looking for a nice little tea room with friendly staff, a good menu and fantastic cakes.. look no further!... We visited Sophie’s Kitchen today and it Ticks every box! Will definitely be going back, and recommending to all my friends!.. Thankyou!...😊

Lovely service and food. Would definitely return once the restrictions are lifted from the small family run businesses. They need my custom more than the big companies that have managed to by-pass all these restrictions and keep the money rolling in.

Thank you so much to sophie and her team. My mum loved her tea. Everything was perfect. We had so much food. I I havnt seen my mum for a long time and taking her this wonderful tea made mothers day special. Sophie was great with our fussy food choices and we wte everything. Now have a large tummy cant wait to visit Sophie's kitchen when it reopens.

Reasonably-priced food & drink. Food served quickly. Tasty jacket potato. Friendly staff. Clean facilities.

Spoken to in a disgusting manner by a young girl with long brown hair at the door today. First words were "there's no way you're from the same family that's not possible". To which I replied yes we are, instead of asking us for identification which we could have provided easily, she just said "we're expecting a visit". I told her that the way she had spoken to us is disgusting and she replied "that's the rules". Leaving us feeling embarrassed and upset. Your staff need to be taught some manners and made aware of family dynamics and not make people feel ashamed and embarrassed. We will never ever be spending our money in this place.

Popped into Sophie's kitchen today for some takeaway coffee's. Waited to be asked in and ordered. To be met by two young ladies, after ordering it was quite obvious that they were talking quite openly about my husband and daughters partner as they were standing outside waiting. My daughter told them they were waiting for us outside as we had dogs with us. They were in no hurry to serve us as they stood behind the counter having their own conversation. People were waiting to order at tables and pay to which they were ignored.We went there today to support local businesses, if this is how you're met I will not be using it again.Think hard about your employer's as this will only help your business.

We stayed in Pevors Farm and pre ordered a variety of dishes to see us through the weekend. Everything was there when we arrived and each dish was tasty, good portion size and so worth every penny. Thank you Sophie

Lovely sandwiches, toasted bagel and drinks here on a hot Saturday afternoon. Friendly staff and good covid protocols with not just the tables but also the menus being regularly cleaned. Would definitely recommend this place even against all the competition in Maldon's High Street.

We enjoyed coming to Sophies before lockdown and were not disappointed on our first return today. Club sandwiches delicious as always and the mocha chino coffee is great. We had both ordered scones too but after the club sandwich I couldn't personally manage mine, so took it away as a doggy bag with clotted cream and jam no problem. Lovely friendly staff too :)

Visited Maldon today we usually do 3 or 4 times a year so had to go and have lunch at our favourite place Sophie's kitchen because the menu choice and food are excellent,great value for money and all of the staff are very professional and friendly.They are spot on with their social distancing rules at the moment and cleanliness with hand sanitizers and cleaning the menus several times when we was there.Anybody that visits Maldon should give it a try for a wonderful selection of hot and cold drinks and delicious food and also to be in a very safe and very hygienic environment.Thank you see you again soon.

This cafe was above standard. The decor was very fresh, clean and the staff were so friendly and helpful. We waited a while but that was fine as the owner explained it was all freshly cooked. The food was very good and extensive menu. Tea for one was big pot, english breakfast lovely and tasty. Couldnt fault it would definately go again. The owner was so nice and friendly. Loved it.

It was so nice to go out for lunch at Sophie’s kitchen. Felt very safe as they ensured everyone hand sanitised as they came in and also were cleaning very often. The food was served promptly and was absolutely delicious. We are definitely going to come back soon! I recommend the cake shakes, they are so filling and taste incredible.

Enjoyable lunch on a Saturday for a family of four. Good choice of meals and drinks for adults and children. Clean and airy environment. Looking forward to going back

Sophie's Kitchen is the most wonderful little eatery. I'm a coffee snob, and her coffee is incredible. The carrot cake is my favourite and my daughter loves a teacake. However, we were regulars before lockdown and her food is delicious. Jacket potato, sandwiches, toasties, salads... I've tried them all. It's one of my fave lunch places and top coffee shop. The staff could not be more helpful and accommodating of every customer and need. Try it for yourself, you won't regret it...

I’ve been going to Sophie’s kitchen for a while now and it’s alway spot on, food is alway good and presented lovely.Staff are always happy,friendly and polite, happy to accommodate your nutritional needs and willing to change any dish to your preference as you like.

We love Sophie's Kitchen! The staff, the hygiene, the food, the little touches that make a simple trip to a cafe for lunch or coffee and cake seem a little bit special.

Bought an afternoon for my nan for Xmas and she went with her sister. They both loved it said there was a good choice, food tasted lovely and service was great too. They will definitely be back 😊

1st visit with a friend today and wow we were not disappointed. Beautifuly clean and spacious seating.Warm welcome and great service. The afternoon tea was amazing, lovely fresh sandwiches and delicious scones and cake. Couldn't eat it all, so they packed it up for us!! The 2 ladies were lovely, great value for money, we will definitely be going back to try the other cakes❤️❤️. Highly recommended.

So me and my friends came here for some lunch and a chit chat. The place was packed with screaming kids and the noise was terrible, the food was okay but very expensive. I went to the toilet and someone and left a giant poo in there which was absolutely disgusting. There was also hair on the toilet seat! Will definitely not be returning!

Enjoyed a superb afternoon tea. Everything was fresh and delicious. Staff were lovely and friendly. Highly recommended!

Visited here for afternoon tea which was absolutely lovely!Staff were very friendly and welcoming. You got to choose from a nice selection of sandwiches which two you would like, so all was made fresh on the day. It took a good 10-15 minutes for our coffees to arrive but they were pretty busy, but worth the wait. Latte was very tasty. My inlaws opted for tea and when we wanted another drink we were told the tea was free refill, fab!Sandwiches were lovely and fresh (smoked salmon and cream cheese was awesome), scone nice and fluffy and the option of different cakes was very good. I opted for the cherry bakewell, delish!Will definitely go back, thank you for a great afternoon tea.

Visited with my family for my birthday for afternoon tea. We had a voucher which they accepted fine and the food was lovely and presented nicely. The only problem I had was when paying at the end. 4 members of my family ordered tea and they only brought over 3 tea pots, when we asked why 2 people had to share a tea pot; as this meant they had less tea, we was told they would get a refill as they had the same tea, which we thought was fine. We also order 3 cokes so when it came time to pay all we had to do was pay for the 3 cokes but they then told us we had to pay for the refill of the tea. They stated that they had run out of single person tea pot so we had receive 3 two people tea pots so the people who had one each had actually got extra tea so that’s why we had to pay for the refill which would have been fine if they had told us this when we asked but they didn’t they just said they would get a refill hence having to share. They did then take the extra tea pot off but then having to pay £8.50 for 3 regular cokes is a joke. I would love to know how much it is per coke as it’s working out to £2.83 recurring so it doesn’t even split equally. This really ended the experience on a bad note but if they had just explained the tea situation in the first place it wouldn’t ‘not have been as bad. But nearly £3 for a coke is an absolute joke. I would recommend but just make sure you triple ask the question so you don’t get stung at the end of your meal.

Made a special trip to Malden to visit this tea shop, and was not disappointed.Really nice people , nothing too much trouble , clean ,tidy and simple.Great afternoon tea , very filling and presented .The Victoria Sponge was tops .Would definitely recommend and we will be back .

Went here for the first time today and it was a really nice place to stop for tea and cake. You also have a good view of the High St so if you like watching the world go by then ths is a lace for you

We had an enjoyable afternoon tea using a Groupon voucher and it was a really good spread, and in fact took some cake home. Friendly and efficient staff. Would definitely recommend.

We popped in out of the rain for a coffee and stayed for a late lunch! Bright and clean! Welcoming staff. Good food, freshly made and large portions. And clean loos.

Great little tea room halfway down the High Street. Tea , coffee, lovely cakes, jacket potatoes, sandwiches etc all very fresh and tasty. Very clean, friendly service, seats inside and out, all at fair prices. Lovely little place to recharge your batteries!

We hadn't booked and were pleased to find Sophie's kitchen on a day out in Maldon. I assumed that it's new or I'm a bit blinky as we've been to Maldon lots of times and I don't recall seeing it before. As well as successfully avoiding a heavy shower of rain, it provided a superb lunch stop. The staff were very nice indeed and the food was excellent. There is a really good menu and everything we ordered was top notch.

A lovely little cafe. Great menu with plenty of choice (for Adults and kids) My ciabatta was delicious. The place is nicely decorated, with friendly staff and clean and tidy. No one negative to mention (the cake was also exceptional)

Pleasant venue. Good selection on the menu. My friends' toasted ciabatta sandwiches looked excellent. My Chicken salad was uninspiring with simple lettuce and a few bits. It could have done with some leaves, pulses, nuts, dressing or something to make it more appetising. Early days though, so hopefully they'll get better.

What a little gem this place is. Good variety to choose from and served to a very high standard. Our food was delicious and great value for money.

Great food, great coffee all at a fair price! Couldn’t fault the service or how quickly it arrived, definitely would recommend the afternoon tea! The parents loved it!! Staff were very attentive and helpful!

After spending a little time checking out a few places in the local area Sophie’s kitchen was an easy choice to stop and enjoy lunch for me and family. We received a warm welcome, and the staff were more than happy to accommodate are choices and changes from the menu. The food was faultless, and the choices for desert were especially good.being a visitor from belfast I had to return once more before my onward journey, just for coffee... and another sneaky bit of cake

Pleasant place, good service. Cakes were very nice and prompt service. Very pleasant place and also do lunches.

Lovely find in Maldon. Delicious hot club sandwich was best I've had. Warm.chicken & crispy bacon was faultless. Pot of tea for 1 gave me 3 cup fulls. Fab cakes too all served by friendly staff in lovely clean surroundings. Highly recommend Sophie's kitchen

Called in mid morning, were very impressed with the service, staff, general surroundings plus good coffee. So we returned for lunch. Again not disappointed. A full menu of interesting lunch time meals and snacks. The ladies had waffles, one Sweet, one Savoury while I had the Stilton and Mango sandwich.All three served quickly and were delicious. Good service good food at a good price. Far better than the chain coffee shop up the road.

My friends and I decided to pop in to have a quick snack and a gossip, but it was terrible!

Delicious club sandwich - the bacon was perfect!

I often visit Sophie’s because their cake is the best on the high street. I have been for lunch, breakfast and afternoon tea and they have all been great. The staff are so accommodating and friendly.

Visited here on a whim whilst out shopping. I didn’t realise just how big the menu was as from the outside it looks like a small little tea room. We both ordered the ploughman’s and it did not disappoint! The portion size was huge! With almost three whole blocks of cheese each we couldn’t finish and needed to take some home. Lovely cafe well worth a visit

I really enjoyed my first visit to Sophie’s Kitchen with my family today. The sandwiches were well made with great fillings and the cake moist and generous. Much better than the drab Costa up the road. Recommend.

Very welcoming to all and lovely food. Pleasant, efficient service. I often come here with my toddler grandson.

Lovely lunch menu. Delicious sandwiches and cakes. Have been back numerous times! Staff are very welcoming

We were looking for some where for lunch on Saturday and decided to go in purely on the basis that there was space for my niece’s pram and they offered highchairs.

Have been in this cafe several times for lunch and have not yet been disappointed. Lovely sandwiches and cakes. Staff are very friendly.

A great little addition to Maldon High Street. A menu with a wide variety and the food is also very good. Plus, it’s competitively priced as well. Staff are always helpful. Will certainly be a regular lunch time fixture!

A friendly establishment with plenty to choose on the menu. A good selection of sandwich fillings in different types bread.

due to the fact we have a dog we have to sit outside. as we sat down a young lady came out with the menus and also A BOWL OF WATER FOR OUR DOG . which although we always take dogs water and biscuits with us the young lady wasn't to know, and we thought it was a very good gesture .the coffee [late} in our opinion was as good as Costa. the food was fresh and plentiful

Clean, bright with natural light, good food with generous portion size. Friendly and attentive staff. Plenty of choice on the menu, cakes looked good.

Sophie's Kitchen is a lovely recent addition to the High Street which is exceptionally light and bright, with lots of window seating for watching the world go by, huge pots of tea, generous slices of cake and a tasty lunchtime menu, plus a friendly welcome.

Overall very good experience, staff were polite, helpful and food was presented well, we were sharing sandwiches but did not just get the usual spare plate presented to us, but the shared food was nicely laid out on two plates with the appropriate dressings. Well done girls. HOWEVER, our only reservation was that a very elderly gentleman using a walker and possibly not as 'tidy' as others , was I think not treated with care. Not one member of staff came to assist him getting in the door and when taking his order and bringing his order to the table no attempt at interaction of any kind was made. No-one knows another's circumstances and this was a missed opportunity to bring a little social interaction into the life of another. Had this been a part of the service I would have given this 4 stars but it saddened me to see a lonely customer ignored. Otherwise a good experience.

Called in Saturday lunchtime. The place is smart and bright and the staff were welcoming and polite. We had a light lunch, I had the ploughman's with three cheeses, which came with a pickled onion, a huge wedge of bread, side salad, a lovely chutney and a few crisps and was all very tasty and plenty for me for lunch. With drinks the bill was just over £10 per person.

Delicious freshly made food everytime I visit. The staff are friendly and always give a warm welcome to all their customers. Love it!

Met a friend here for coffee and cake. Lovely decorated with large windows which give it a bright and airy feel. Staff are friendly and attentive. Coffee was good and cake was best homemade carrot cake I've had in a long time.

I decided to visit again to see if I would enjoy it this time but sadly no I did not enjoy it. It was so busy and the staff are rude please try and be more polite!

Dropped in for a pot of tea and a coffee. Really nice establishment. Very clean and service was prompt and friendly. Even the toilet was very posh. Well done.

My wife won in a raffle afternoon tea for two at Sophie's Kitchen.We went there a couple of weeks ago on a wet Wednesday afternoon.We both enjoyed it very much.The food was excellent and the staff were all great and were very helpful and made us very welcome.Will no doubt return again and would recommend to anyone.

Lovely girls only had a quick drink but lovely and clean and quick service. Haven’t eaten here and it is relatively new but always is busy when I walk passed

Wonderful attention to detail. Modern clean warm inviting. Great tea and coffee. (They can do espresso here!). we had ploughman's, cheese and coleslaw sandwich and crispy bacon on a waffle. All v fresh and tasty. The greedy person in our group had a slice of bakewell tart. So sublime I the greedy one only got 1/3 rd in the end.

Pros: Lovely, light setting; very clean; friendly staff; yummy food (crispy bacon was actually crispy :) )

We were visiting Maldon today and popped into Sophie's Kitchen for lunch. We were greeted warmly by lovely friendly staff. The menu had a very good choice and our lunch was served to us quickly even though nearly all the tables were taken (a good sign for such a new establishment). The food was excellent. We will definitely be visiting again, good luck to the owners and staff on this new venture. We visit a lot of tea rooms throughout Essex and this is certainly one of the best. Would suggest they have an advertisement put into the Essex Life Magazine.

Wandered in to Sophies Kitchen by chance on our first return to Maldon for about twenty years.

We visited Sophie's Kitchen the week after it opened and we were greeted warmly and welcomed to our table. We were one of two tables at 9am. I guess this is more popular later morning and lunchtimes.

We stopped here after attending a baby event in Maldon. It's only been open about 6 weeks.

My second visit to Sophies Kitchen and yet again it didn't disappoint. The food was brilliant. I went for the breakfast bagel and the scrambled eggs were cooked to perfection. The staff are really friendly and make you feel very welcome. The menu has lots to offer with a large selection of food and drinks. I will certainly be going back soon!

What a find lovely tea room bright and welcoming staff were wonderful service was with a smile food what a treat cakes were brillant pot of tea and l got 3 cups from it

We were in Maldon with friends looking for a quick light lunch. Sophie's Kitchen was the first place we came to which we could see was a cafe but it gave no indication of what it sold. All we could see were cakes on the counter. There was no menu in view or board advising potential customers that they have quite an extensive cafe menu.

Very new tea room/cafe and Maldon already has plenty of them so this establishment will need to up their quality.

My wife and I went for a walk in Maldon recently and we noticed this new tea room and decided to give it a try. They said that they had only been open a week and we had a chat about old times in Maldon. The room was very bright and colourful and very clean. We were shown to a table, which was immediately cleaned and we were given a menu. They were very busy and at one point all the tables were occupied but our drinks arrived quickly and we were told that there would be a wait for the fool because they were so busy. The atmosphere here was really good the the large windows all round allowed us to people watch and with the busy high street outside there was a lot to keep our attention. We were not in any hurry but we were constantly kept up-to-date about our order. My wife and I ordered sandwiches and when they came with a salad on the side we were not disappointed. The bread was really fresh and there was loads of filling and our hunger was well and truly sated. The staff were really friendly and made our visit there special and we will certainly visit again and recommend it to our friends and relatives.

Visited this new Coffee shop / café in the first few days of opening