Sweet Pea Cafe in Chelmsford

This cafe was so lovely! From the beautiful decor to the fab service, me and my mum were so impressed! We were both served quickly- we had toasties and a hot drink each, which tasted delicious, and the plates that the food was served on had a lovely flowery design. Also, the toilets were clean and nicely decorated.

Fabulous little place, lovely clean crisp look, with little bits of chintzy china. I had the avocado on toast with eggs and salmon - it was terrific, perfectly poached eggs, fresh zingy salad, crisp sourdough toast. Wonderful with a perfectly made large flat white. The cakes look divine, but I was just a bit too stuffed to indulge. Next time, as I will be back.

Lovely little hidden cafe in Chelmsford - worth a visit. Big menu from light bites, to larger meals, from breakfast options to salad options, great selection of coffees & homemade bakes. Lovely little garden area too for warmer days! Have visited a couple of times and will definitely return.

A little oasis in the town, this lovely little place is a gem. The decor is a delight, the staff are so friendly and helpful. Food is plentiful, well priced and so tasty! Definitely try the lovely cakes. Everyone should visit. It was a lovely day so we sat in the little walled garden at the back in the sunshine.

The cakes and service are amazing at the Sweet Pea Cafe. There's always such a variety in the cakes, some with lots and lots of tasty buttercream and toppings which I personally love but on the flipside if you want to opt for a more healthy option the vegan breakfast or smoothies are also amazing. And they also have a vast menu of sandwiches and toasties for those looking for lunch. The tea room itself is light and airy and this coupled with the use of delicate china to serve the tea and food on as well as the friendly staff make it a really lovely place to go.

Visited here this week with or granddaughter. This cafe is bright, clean and cheerfully decorated. The staff are so accommodating and friendly. We all had a breakfast which was lovely and not at all greasy as can sometimes be the case. Have been here before for afternoon tea and it couldn’t be faulted. Will always visit here when in Chelmsford.

Sweet Pea is our favourite cafe in Chelmsford, we drop on all the time. This time I took my parents for lunch and it was as nice as ever. The ladies who run the place make their own cakes and they're different every few days. We didn't have room after a round of toasties, salad and soup (with a whole mini baguette) so we took some home. The mint aero was delicious but the lemon cupcakes are divine. You get a very generous portion size on everything and everything is fresh. Try the black forest hot chocolate if you're going to go!

The eggs are fresh, the bacon crispy, just a hint of herbs ;the tea is clear and the coffee strong. I would say this is a hidden gem and I’d love it to stay that way , a good but quiet atmosphere and attentive but not overwhelming service…. But I also want Sweet pea cafe to get the business it really deserves. Sooooo a stunning five well deserved stars!

I recently booked a afternoon tea at this cafe for my friend’s birthday I have been to this cafe before it was lovely with a choice of cupcakes sandwiches salad and crisps with a choice of tea or coffee all for £40 that was when you could book it but now you walk in for afternoon tea which you get 1 round of sandwiches a slice of cake and a scone of plain or fruit with cream and jam all for £40 this in my opinion has gone down hill I felt ripped off there was no effort made and I won’t be going there again which is a shame

A quaint, clean, ambient and highly recommended cafe. We stopped in here for a birthday brunch before going to the Everyman cinema. A fantastic selection of dishes, which made the selection difficult because I wanted one of most things. The freshly made smoothies were amazing and the food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended and I'll definitely return.......time and time again, so as to try the different meals.

My husband and I enjoyed a perfect lunch in the courtyard garden. It’s a hidden gem! We had a warm welcome and friendly, efficient service from the lovely ladies there. Great coffee and big choice of herbal teas. The food was excellent and there was plenty of room for a pushchair. We’ll be back soon :)

We had afternoon tea for five ladies for my birthday it was absolutely beautiful I cannot fault a thing. Just wish we had longer as a hour and a half was not enough. The garden is beautiful we took two little dogs who were made very welcome. I love the pretty mix and match crockery. Everything was gorgeous.

Booked a table for the morning, staff where lovely my partner had smashed avacado toast with eggs and I had a small english. Eggs perfectly cooked and well presented in both dishes, staff where lovely and food came in a reasonable time. Very clean and cosy. Was a reasonable price. Definitely a nice spot.

Enjoyed my brunch with friends here today in this bright and cheery cafe. Perfect poached eggs on granary toast with superb bacon, excellent real tea and latte. Lovely staff. Upstairs open and face coverings being worn so felt safe.

My friend and I had afternoon tea here yesterday and it was fabulous. We sat in the garden with my little dog who was made very welcome. The afternoon tea was really beautiful and I cannot fault a thing it was perfect.

Had the best full English breakfast here. Lovely staff and great surrounds inside or outside in the garden. A great find. Looking forward to our next visit.

I am intolerant to wheat and dairy so finding a cream tea is challenging to say the least. Sweet Pea took that challenge and I had an amazing cream tea for my birthday. I went with my family and they also had a cream tea. What amazed me was that my cream tea looked no different to theirs. For anyone that is GF or dairy intolerant or both you will know that this is really unusual. The cream tea was plentiful (so much so that I couldn't eat for the rest of the day), pretty and very lovely. I really enjoyed it and didn't have any repercussions at all. It wasn't hugely expensive either and the staff were lovely. Thank you Sweet Pea

This is definitely the best cafe in Chelmsford, the staff are so friendly & really care about their customers. Food is great all home made & freshly cooked. Great price with generous sized food portions.

I’ve been coming to this cafe over the past couple of years with friends and family. The staff are always so lovely and friendly! The food never disappoints and is very reasonable too!! Such a quaint homely cafe with a beautiful outdoor space!! Highly recommend...

I have visited this cafe three times now, and each has been an excellent experience. The food is delicious and the staff are helpful, friendly and very efficient. The service was impecable, and i got my food very quickly after ordering. The prices were very...

Another visit to this lovely cafe . My friend had never been to Sweet Pea cafe and she was very pleasantly surprised. We had apple and cinnamon scones with cinnamon butter. DELICIOUS.

This little cafe snuggled along springfield road in a little old terraced house is utterly superb. The food is delicious and plentiful, staff are friendly, attentive and super efficient. The little cafe is spotlessly clean. I cannot reccomend this little gem of a cafe highly...

An excellent welcome awaits you and the tea shop was very warm and spotlessly clean. The coffee was full-flavoured and hot. My only criticism was that the cake was far too sweet for my taste, almost uneatable and at almost £4 a slice didn't represent...

Fantastic home made cakes, generous portions and friendly staff. The cafe is quite small although there is more space upstairs.

I went there to meet a friend. We both thought the food was delicious, the staff very friendly and efficient. As the weather was beautiful we sat in the sheltered garden. A really lovely spot.

My daughter and I had lunch outside today here and it really is a lovely local cafe serving delicous sandwiches and homemade cake. Service is good and staff lovely and friendly. What's not to like ! We'll be back.

The Sweet Pea Cafe was good for service and outstanding for food. Sitting next to the warm hearth on a cold, rainy day, eating a bacon sarny and drinking a nice warm specialist tea was joyful. I’d recommend this treasure In Chelmsford.

The first time we came here it was amazing, good food if slightly slow service great atmosphere and the girls working we found to be very helpful. After this we couldnt wait to come back sadly the 2nd and 3rd visits have been poor! Both...

Come back to Sweet Pea for breakfast in the sunny garden and was surprised how busy it was, the garden was full and had to sit inside. The there was a bit of a wait for the cooked breakfast, however it was worth the wait...

Lovely cafe with nice little garden,staff so friendly .my daughter and myself had a delicious salad .The afternoon teas looked amazing.Highly recommend.

Delicious ingredients - all freshly cooked to order. Can't wat to return.and try something else on Menu.

Called in for breakfast. Very nice experience. Staff helpfull and pleasant. The food was tasty and plentiful. Would have liked the option of substituting a sausage for black pudding. But very nice all the same.

A lovely homely café, with stunning cakes and great lunches. We have been a few times now and have always enjoyed what we have chosen. All the cakes are homemade and yummy, the scones too. We have tried the sandwiches and the jacket potatoes and the omelettes. Their coronation chicken is amazing. We still have to try the afternoon tea, as the pictures are mouth-wateringly good.

Went here early Saturday morning and had the place to myself until after 10am. Had the smashed avocado with poached eggs and bacon on granary and they also were able to do me hot honey and lemon in their lovely china tea sets. Blissful on a sunny day, delicious breakfast while doing the crossword

We visited here some months back for lunch when it was just under new ownership and had a lovely lunch inside. Today we visited just before it shut for a drink and cake and sat outside. Food both times has been great and the café is clean and inviting. Today we had a very yummy large chocolate brownie. The outside garden is lovely and the owners (mum and daughter) are friendly with cakes home-made by owners. We shall be back.

We went here for breakfast I had the traditional full English and my wife had the crushed avocado

The welcome was warm, polite and very friendly. The room was spotless, bright and airy. My tuna melt panini was served in good time and came with a crisp side salad. The panini was well filled and the cheese was melted as I would have wished. I could have done with the room temperature a little warmer but the fruit tea was good and well flavoured.

Had a delightful Afternoon Tea and lunch. Staff were very friendly and welcoming and the food was exquisite. The cafe is a hidden little gem in Chelmsford that feels more like a home than a cafe. The decor is clean and cute and all the cakes were homemade. Will be returning very soon

So I went to sweet pea cafe today for breakfast before I started my working day. As always it was amazing. Freshly made crushed avacardo with poached eggs on toast yum yum

Called in for a bacon sandwich and flat white. Both delicious and was impressed to receive sauce in a small dish. Staff friendly and helpful. The cakes looked amazing so will go back and sample another day!

I had popped in while waiting for my car to get fixed, and had the Beef Stew special from the board. This was served in a fine china bowl with crusty bread. It tasted so good, just what I needed on this cold day. I also took a chocolate brownie to go, so glad I did, it was the best brownie I've ever had 3 types of chocolate. I think I will make a special trip just to go back there!

Although the staff are friendly and helpful I couldn’t help but flinch at the prices of toasties. £5.45 for a toastie - which was basically 2 slices of white bread, cheese and tomato. This was for a takeaway toastie.

Had a wonderful pop up afternoon tea at the sweet pea café. Great value for money, sandwiches made to order, fresh scones and cakes plus great coffee. A must visit in Essex.

Me and my brother came in today for lunch and was recommended the pop up tea and we’re so glad we went for it. It’s basically an afternoon tea but you don’t have to prebook! We got a sandwich, scone and a slice of cake each and it was great value for money. Also a great place for those gluten and dairy free people out there!

Popped in for a cream tea . Lovely little place and the fruit scone was amazing. Will definitely be back to try something else .

Came here for breakfast, I really enjoyed the Eggs Benedict and my wife had the full English breakfast and toast. Loose leaf tea in a china pot was a refreshing change from a teabag in stainless steel. Good service from the waitress, would come here again.

Lovely café family friendly with a beautiful garden can't wait for it to reopen all food is made by the owners in-store would recommend

Friendly staff. Homemade cakes and a nice selection of lunch items.... I'd recommend this place really nice.

I visited the cafe with 3 friends for their Christmas afternoon tea. It did not disappoint! The home-made cakes were delicious as were the sandwiches. I asked for hot chocolate as I don't drink tea or coffee - I often get charged a supplement for this in cafes but not at Sweet Pea which made a pleasant change. The table was laid beautifully with lovely crockery and Christmas crackers. Our drinks order was taken promotly then we didn't have to wait very long for our food and drinks to arrive. We had a delightful afternoon and I left purchasing afternoon tea vouchers for my Mother abd Mother-in-law as Christmas gifts. Sweet Pea cafe is a gem and I can thoroughly recommend it.

Myself and my daughter had a Christmas afternoon tea at sweet pea cafe. It was amazing. I’ve never had afternoon tea so the experience was very exciting. The food and cake was all home made and very delicious. The staff were very attentive. Highly recommend anybody that wants great service and even greater food to pop over to sweet pea cafe in Chelmsford.

After a midday shopping trip, just fancied a late lunch , the food is freshly made so yes you will wait for a few minutes, understandable & worth the few minutes wait! If you want a good meal please visit.

A great place to eat. The staff/owners are so attentive and happy to be of help. The tearoom is very clean and warm, boasting a lovely relaxing ambience. Lovely choice of proper home baked cakes and soups to choose from. Food is reasonably priced and very fresh. Well worth the wait. I'll definitely be returning again with either family and/or friends to try the afternoon tea.

We're always looking for new places to eat for Breakfast and decided to give Sweet Pea a chance (excuse the pun).

We were quite late for lunch at 1.45 & thought it would less busy but despite ordering quite basic things we had over 40min wait for food & at least 10mins for coffee.

I had a great experience at the Sweet Pea Cafe. The quality of their Full English Breakfast was brilliant and the service was to match. I sat out in the rear garden which has plenty of additional seating. Would definitely visit again because their cakes looked amazing!!!

Hi just had a lovely breakfast. Cafe has been furnished beautifully. Poached eggs and mushrooms for me and lovely freshly cooked bacon sandwich for hubby. Very friendly. Would definitely recommend.

Pretty cafe and happy we tried it! Food was lovely and the staff really friendly and accommodating! Would definitely recommend Sweet Pea, my only gripe was that they had no (normal) vinegar (sarsons)

Thought I would try the special, and I was well rewarded with a sandwich sensation. The combination of the flavours was amazing, the thick bacon, chopped chicken, lettuce tomato and mayo was fantastic. Almost couldn't eat the coleslaw and salad.

This is a great place for a bit to eat - why is it not more popular? Well prepared food, friendly service, ideal location opposite Tesco's

Popped in with friends for a quick lunch at 12.30pm and ended up being asked to leave at about 5pm! The place is so perfect that we just kept on having cups of tea and food!

We love visiting this cafe. Everything is served in beautiful vintage china. And we always comment on how relaxed and calming the decor is. And the staff are very helpful and friendly.

Having walked past this cafe a hundred times or so finally actually stopped and entered. Am I glad I did. Bright, clean and spacious with friendly welcoming staff. Opted to sit in the garden, a wonderful oasis. Good menu that should satisfy most people, I opted for the full English breakfast. My goodness, make sure you are hungry when you go, beautiful presented with real bacon and sausages, none of that watery nonsense,with every part of it cooked perfectly. Toast alongside and a cup of decaf tea...Best part was the surprisingly modest prices. My wife had the pancakes with fruit and struggled to finish it there was so much. Again perfectly presented and cooked. Do please go, you will not find better in Chelmsford. .

I've been here many times and have had the full english breakfast that is very good and possibly all you would need to eat all day. My favourite sandwich is the Coronation chicken, which they make themselves.

My daughter and I had a lovely afternoon tea here a couple of days ago! The staff couldn't have been more welcoming and helpful, and the decor was lovely! The food though - FAB!! I had a homemade scone with cream and jam, and my daughter had a piece of coffee and walnut cake! This will definitely be where we head off to from now on when we fancy lunch in Chelmsford!!

Adorable cafe with a gorgeous garden out the back. Food was absolutely delicious, would recommend to anyone!

Went for afternoon tea here with a friend and we both really enjoyed it. The food was delicious and all seemed to be freshly made. The pot of tea was topped up without question and loose leaf which was a nice touch. Everything was nicely presented and the owners have made the inside of the cafe look attractive too. All of the staff were friendly, and didn’t make us feel rushed at all. I will happily go back here with family or friends.

As a dog owner finding a place to eat isn't easy, so when you find a gem you tell everyone. What a lovely relaxing afternoon we had. The outdoor space is perfect for meeting friends & family, if the weather isn't good you can always pop inside (very pooch friendly). You might be wondering about the food, outstanding is the word to use. The staff are very welcoming helpful & friendly. Cyclists will also be pleased to know there is space outside for your bikes. All in all perfect for everyone, for everyday or special occasions. Will be going back very soon.

I stopped here for lunch one Saturday afternoon. It’s exactly how I’d imagine a tea room to look like. Awesome cup and saucers, and tea pots.

Popped in recently, very surprised by the place, nice food with a good selection to be had, good service to boot, lovely.

Recently had the pleasure of being invited to a function here, held in the upstairs room, and couldn't praise it enough. Whats not to like! A truly lovely tearoom, exactly what you would hope and expect, delicious freshly made cakes, some of the nicest scones I've tasted with, of course, the obligatory clotted cream and jam!, great sandwiches, tea and coffee served in gorgeous 'vintage' porcelain cups and saucers befitting the style of the tearoom. The service was perfect and we were all made to feel very special. On leaving I noticed they have an outside area at the back with tables and chairs in a lovely cottage garden setting, something to try next time for definite. If you're in Chelmsford don't walk past, you'll be missing out. Many thanks :-)

The Sweet Pea Café proved the perfect venue for a family baby shower. The attention to detail, food and service provided a truly memorable occasion with nothing being too much trouble. If you have not visited then you are missing out on some mouth watering moments!! Go..... don't think you'll be disappointed.

Great food , sausage rolls where the best!! Lovely way to spend an afternoon. Decorated beautifully,

Saturday afternoon was really made special with friends in the upstairs tea room. We enjoyed lovely delightful delicious selection of treats served for afternoon tea.

We organised a baby shower here for afternoon tea and had the room upstairs to ourselves. Outstanding hospitality and friendly staff. We have had many afternoon teas in various places and this pretty , cosy tea room is one of top of the list. Scones are freshly baked and the lemon mousse in the little china cups is cute and delicious. Love the added crisps. Sandwiches are a good variety and also delicious. Good value all round

Outstanding service very welcoming Friendly service all staff Fantastic food even with high customer volume we were attentively

This cafe is so lovely and enjoy coming here. We stopped her for some lunch and decided to have their ‘pop up afternoon tea’. All we could say was wow! There is so much for £10 per person and the food was absolutely fantastic.

The breakfast was amazing! Food was all cooked from fresh. Staff were very friendly and professional. Definitely a place to visit if you’re passing.

I had the smashed advocado with poached egg, a sprinkling of chilli flakes (which set it apart from others I have had elsewhere) and cherry tomatoes on two slices of granary bread, my friend had same but with scrambled egg and a pot of tea for two in a fancy teapot and quaint cup and saucers, so yummy, have already decided this is where we will be coming next time. I did reserve table just because I like the one in the corner by the window.

The food is always cooked fresh.

What can i say what a lovely experience i felt proberly spoilt beautiful cakes the scones were fab and still warm when served. The staff couldnt have been more helpful refilling tea and even made a little afternoon tea up for my daughter would HIGHLY recommend to anyone great value for money everything tasted SO fresh well done ladys .

Really enjoyed the afternoon tea, a range of delicious sandwiches and loads of fresh cakes. Staff are friendly and the cafe itself is beautiful. Would highly recommend popping in for some really good food.

I went to the 'special' Mother's day afternoon tea and there was nothing 'special' about it!

I was relieved to see that this place turned into another independent tea room after Buschall & Flynn's closed - they're certainly a bit thin on the ground in Chelmsford. I was also pleased to see that the place was reasonably busy when I went in there, despite being away from the High Street. I enjoyed my cream tea - it was very filling, and very nicely presented. I particularly appreciated that they served the jam and clotted cream in pots, rather than giving you individual portion bottles of jam and tubs of cream, to minimise waste (though they still gave what I thought was an excessive amount of cream). The scones weren't the best I've ever eaten, and my table showed signs of the previous occupants, but I did arrive just after the lunch rush, so I was just glad to get a table. I hope this new venture goes well!

Hi just had a lovely breakfast. Cafe has been refurbished beautifully. Delicious smashed avocados on toast for me and lovely freshly cooked full English breakfast for hubby. Very friendly. Would definitely recommend.

We went for tea & a cake and received a warm welcome on a very chilly afternoon. This is a typical old-fashioned tea-room. The open fire was great even though the armchairs next to it were already occupied. Spotlessly clean and bright, friendly and attentive staff, beautiful home-made cakes with very healthy (sizewise) servings and very reasonbably priced.

Visited for the first time and enjoyed great coffee and it was hot. The scones freshly baked smelt & looked delicious and good selection of cakes. Will definitely try a breakfast on my next visit. Staff lovely.

One of the best breakfasts ive had really friendly staff and even got a lovely piece of oreo chocolate cake extremly yummy.

Had the breakfast baguette and what a delight it was. Freshly cooked and filling. Also had a latte which was perfect. A gem of a place!

Had a Fantastic Coronation Chicken Sandwich, probably the best I've had. It was a nice homemade version with crisps and salad too.