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Nº 533 in 803 in Southend-on-Sea

Nº 84 of 126 British in Southend-on-Sea

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The staff here are superb! Very attentive, friendly and extremely efficient, it was nice to see. They cleared and cleaned the tables promptly and even wiped down the seats and swept areas of the floor (where children had made a bit of a mess). My toasted sandwich was just what I wanted, and had plenty of filling, coffee served hot. Great to see they allow dogs (which were quieter than the children there!). All the staff that attended us were great, but the dark haired girl (possibly Natalia?) was always smiling and polite. They are a credit to the business and the business obviously takes pride and runs a tight ship! I’d definitely return and recommend. (Date visited 3/11).

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Simon F . 2024-11-03

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Unexpectedly rude owner, asking me to leave immediately after breakfast, even though I had only been there for an hour and was still enjoying my second cappuccino. He claimed the place was fully booked, despite several tables remaining empty for the next hour. To make matters worse, he moved two other guests to my table, saying it was intended for four people, and shifted me to a side table for two!! Despite waitresses were very friendly polite and decent!!

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Dr R . 2024-11-02

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Waited 45 minutes for a toasted sandwich and a sausage baguette. Had to speak to waitress for update. Not particularly busy, other people served first who had come in after me. Had to ask for our food as a take out, but still same price as eating in. Not worth the price and we won't be eating there again

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Sue Hughes . 2024-10-08

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Fantastic breakfast choices, prime location and great service.

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Robert O'Sullivan . 2024-10-06

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lovely service, great view, quite expensive!

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David Wright . 2024-09-24

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Nice place to visit and have a drink or some food right by the sea. Overall service was good as was the food. There are plenty of food options in Southend so you need to stand out, this place just about does that for me. Can recommend.

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Andrew Wootton . 2024-09-23

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Very nice people and very good service thank you

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Jean Money . 2024-09-20

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Took my brother for lunch. Food beautifully cooked and presented. Staff friendly polite and efficient. Love that its dog friendly and its clean and bright. Absolutely loved it and am going again

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Mel Teodorini . 2024-09-19

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Usual breakfast fare, well presented, staff cheerful.

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Alan Spiller . 2024-09-15

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Had a delicious breakfast, clean facilities, friendly staff and reasonably priced

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Alan Hill . 2024-09-14

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Very spacious cafe/restaurant on the seafront but not in main Southend. Excellent food and service. Easy parking outside (£3 per hour).

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Maria S . 2024-08-28

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Very nice cafe overlooking the sea. Excellent service and food. Enjoyed the calamari and chips. Very well presented and tasty.

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Maria Sotiriou . 2024-08-26

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A huge thanks to Monde, who served us today. Great service, very friendly staff, delicious meals. Would highly recommend this place.

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Sergei Jevdokimov . 2024-08-25

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Delicious food! Allergens are clearly shown on the menu, which is very helpful!

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Laura W . 2024-08-22

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The outside doesn’t look particularly inviting but don’t let that put you off. The food, coffee and service were excellent. We had the cooked breakfasts and they were fresh and tasty and well-presented. Will definitely return. Nice view of the sea from inside too.

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Sarah (Sash) . 2024-08-18

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Large kids’ meal portions and helpful waiting staff. Nice views onto the sea.

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Tony Boy . 2024-08-17

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Just stopped for a pint and crisps while walking along the sea front. Sat outside & enjoyed the view.

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Jill Brown . 2024-08-15

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Wonderful food, good value, friendly and helpful staff and a great view. Definitely recommend. Looking forward to our next visit.

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Christine Jee . 2024-08-10

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Two spoons of very average ice cream cost £6

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Andrew Drake . 2024-08-10

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The staff where absolutely fabulous Cherene (apologies if ive spelt that wrong) was absolutely nothing short of polite, respectful and lovely to talk too. I had a starter of salmon on toast which was brought out quickly then had a main of salmon and veggies which again brought out quickly both I will highly recommend to anyone if your looking for a light meal. Lastly i ordered the " Cheesecake of the day" which was salted caramel for my visit, again absolutely delicious not to rich paird nicely with a fair helping of vanilla ice cream. All in all would can't fault this establishment on anything, tables were clean cutlery and glasses were spotless. I will definitely be recommending The Beach Hut to family and friends.

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Rhinnon Morris . 2024-08-07

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Definitely the best chips in town 😋 Fabulous food and great service!

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Dawn Birch . 2024-08-04

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I'm disabled and they were so accommodating! They have a ramp and a lovely young man (unfortunately didn't get his name) helped me up and down the ramp on my mobility scooter and because it was a quietday they thankfullysaid i couldpark it inside. . He made sure I was able to get to my table safely. The restaurant itself is beautiful and light. The staff are friendly and engaging. The menu has something for everyone, and they are really good at asking about allergies. The fish and chips I ordered were absolutely delicious. The batter on the fish was light and crispy and so flavorful. The chips are so perfectly crisp and fluffy. Some of the best fish and chips I've ever had. Such a pity I live so far away,otherwise, I would be a very regular customer.

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Lauren M . 2024-07-27

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Love this place. Super clean, Super friendly. Great food and drink. Great views across the estuary.

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Mark Figgins . 2024-07-19

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Amazing food great customer service

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SPARTAK GJINI . 2024-07-19

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First time visiting for me. I had the fritatta and it was absolutely delicious. Thoroughly enjoyed lunch here.

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Annie Plom . 2024-07-14

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Excellent little cafe by the beach with a range of items for breakfast or brunch. The food is served fresh and it's very tasty. Very good value for money! Will definitely come back another time.

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Carlos Grajales . 2024-07-02

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Staff were happy even though it was very busy even at 10am in the morning just as they opened. Be prepared for a little wait as the food is cooked to order. Having said that the quality of the ingredients was very good and tasty.

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Byron Cooke . 2024-06-23

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Was visiting the area and after reading some of the reviews decided to try their fish and chips one late afternoon. Arrived shown a table which had a lovely view out to sea drinks order taken and both ordered cod and chips. When food arrived it was piping hot and well presented. We both enjoyed our meal and would definitely visit again if in the area

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Ian W . 2024-06-20

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Had a lovely lunch at the Beach Hut. Very friendly welcome from the staff who helped us in and seated us. Very popular, so worth booking at busy times

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Neil Moses . 2024-06-14

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Tea and tea cake nice, decent view perhaps a little light on toilets for amount of punters.

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Tarquin de Wynter . 2024-06-09

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amazing location, extremely friendly Staff, Food is very good at reasonable Prices !

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matthias doppenschmied . 2024-06-08

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Lovely cafe right on the seafront. Great breakfast - really enjoyed that you get to pick what you want. Reasonably priced and serviced was good. 👍

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Clare Kentish . 2024-06-07

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Very good meal! 5 of us popped in for a light lunch. Very impressed with the food. Took a while to come out but it was freshly cooked, all meals delivered at the same time. Lovely coffee. I had the fish finger sandwich . Tge bun was nice, lightly toasted and nice and light to bite into. All our meals were nice. Recommended! See my photos!

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Geoff Grove . 2024-06-02

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Lovely place, name doesn't do it justice. Prices are different on their website. We had fish and chips, what else at the coast. My daughter said the fish was average. I come from a generation where fish and chips were reasonably priced in Southend, how things have changed. Place is average size, we found it clean and a nice view right on the seafront. So if you want to pay over-hiked prices, go here because it's nice to sit on the coast but I personally don't think a view justifies price.

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Susan Y . 2024-05-27

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Love this place especially when the tide is in and the sun's out

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Andy Middleton . 2024-05-24

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What a wonderful find. A lovely little restaurant overlooking the beach with a great view. We had breakfast and cups of tea and it was tasty and hot. Toilets were modern and very clean and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Will definitely will be going back. Loved it.

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Julie W . 2024-05-16

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Dog friendly cafe with excellent food

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John Williams . 2024-05-11

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Lovely staff and great atmosphere and beautiful views of the water.

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Voice of Reasoning Elliott . 2024-05-02

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Lovely staff , and the food was unexpectedly amazing , five stars!

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William Peachey . 2024-05-01

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Very good experience! First meal after our arrival in England, the meal was excellent and the staff pleasant. In addition, the setting and the view of the sea are magnificent. I recommend !

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Sam P . 2024-04-28

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Have always enjoyed The Beach Hut, in particular their classic Burger. Unfortunately last week the burger was very bland no seasoning and very disappointing. Makes us not want to risk it another time. Has there been a change of supplier?

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JEAN WALLACE . 2024-04-22

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Wait was over 2 hours the food was sub par it’s so expensive and if you complain they pretend not to know what your saying absolutely terrible

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Cruiser43839459391 . 2024-04-08

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I eat at the Beach Hut at least once a week and simply love it there. That said, I realised I haven’t written a review for years…so here goes once again. The location is fabulous, especially when there’s a full tide and the sea is literally beneath your feet. The welcome is always friendly, warm and welcoming and the service attentive without being overbearing. The food is tasty and extremely well presented, albeit a little pricey. I love the coffee and it’s a cool place to simply hang out. The breakfast options are fab, but maybe, the menu could include more basic sandwich choices for greater variety? Sometimes, all you want is a lite bite lunch and a cuppa, as opposed to a main meal. I look forward to frequenting the relaxing place once again, which really has become a home from home.

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nhu50 . 2024-03-31

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It was a rainy day so it was very quiet. Its a great family place to visit. Although there's not much to do when it rains for the little ones, if you wrap them up they will still enjoy it.

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joh L. R. . 2024-03-25

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Had a fantastic birthday lunch here yesterday. The food choice was amazing, so much so we chose a platter to have a few different dishes. It did not disappoint. The staff were lovely, friendly, but not overly, a lovely experience.

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jackie w . 2024-03-20

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Lovely cafe right on the estuary. Great food and super helpful staff.

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T B . 2024-03-20

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Lovely place, clean and quiet. Food and beverages perfect.

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Jana Kolková . 2024-03-14

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What a lovely place to have brunch! It was an accidental find and we could not have picked a better place to have a late breakfast. We had a great table right next to the window and view of the sea which was right next to us. I had a pot of tea and the bacon sandwich on sourdough which was delicious. Would go again!

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Marianne Pearson . 2024-02-27

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Was a massively cool surprise, sunshine through the glass back over the water, and the best sausage sandwich you could imagine, highly recommend

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Steve D . 2024-02-25

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We didn’t book, luckily there was a place to sit with a beautiful view of the sea.. chips were lovely and Cod was tasty … 1 star deducted just for the portion size was expecting a bit more mushy peas and a larger cod for the price….but overall very tasty and recommend this place.

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Amina Ishaq Khan . 2024-02-24

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Smashing views over the estuary. I had cod and chips and the cod was beautifully cooked with the lightest and crispest batter I've ever had!

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Jeremy Shaw . 2024-02-20

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Lovely food with friendly service and seafront views. I highly recommend the fish tacos and the cod and chips! 😋 The wait for food was a little longer than ideal, perhaps because of how busy it was. The seating area can be a little chilly on colder days, the heaters are few and far between. Alas, we've always enjoyed coming here, and the coffee with a view is like no other!

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Henry Spurgeon . 2024-02-20

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Beautiful place.. Top quality food! An obligatory fish and chips!!! I liked it so much.

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Samantha Anahi Dispari . 2024-02-10

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Lovely food . Staff very friendly.

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Derek Mcallister . 2024-02-08

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Great cafe with amazing views of the estuary, the food is amazing and the coffee is always perfect! Would highly recommend!!

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simon low . 2024-02-05

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You most certainly get a delightful view! We came at 11.30 for brunch (then prawns at 12) I got the avocado on toast with tomato’s (I asked for salmon as extra but they must have forgotten). The avocado didn’t taste fresh and was a very thin layer like butter on the toast. Half pint of Atlantic prawns were yummy though! My husband got a sausage and bacon sandwich, which he enjoyed but bacon wasn’t crispy at all, quite fatty. The view was great, service great but it was soooo warm in there. I could hardly sit waiting for our food it was so warm from the sun shining through the glass. Perhaps keep the front door open or any window?! Will definitely recommend for budget breakfast!

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606katherinew . 2024-01-29

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Had a brunch, not sure if I’m convinced to come back ever again. Food was good. We had a poached egg with avocado, it was really tasty. The reason I reviewed as a three stars is because of horrible coffee and dirty tables. The coffee tasted disgusting, my cup of coffee was served with spilled coffee over the saucer. The tables were sticky and dirty. However, waiter was very friendly and quick. Previously, I had a fish and chips from them but it tasted average. There are better seafront restaurants around.

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Sarah N . 2024-01-28

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Lovely little cafe as near the beach as you can get and stay dry! We arrived early for breakfast on a very chilly morning....the staff let us in for coffee before officially opening (good coffee!) Breakfast was excellent although as veggies we didn't sample the trad. Meaty variety which looked the biz!

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James Oldale . 2024-01-21

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Popped in for a quick bacon sandwich (lots of bacon!) Really tasty! Friendly staff

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Darren “Dazmoto” Mitchell . 2024-01-17

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Fabulous location, friendly staff, delicious food right on the beach.

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Michelle Purkiss . 2024-01-16

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Can't fault this excellent cafe restaurant. Staff were lovely,food was spot on and the view was spectacular in the sunshine. Will definitely be back !!! Came back and was just as good. The staff really are good at making you feel welcome. Coffee was excellent as was the breakfast,as always

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Dave Rasch . 2024-01-16

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We had a lovely brunch for my son’s 21st birthday/we had two tables to accommodate 22 people and a dog. We had an excellent experience and many thanks to the team.

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Wander791314 . 2024-01-14

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Great food, friendly service and great views across the Thames estuary. Only one suggestion would be more power heaters

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Axe Man . 2024-01-13

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Nice sausage bap and latte. Staff very friendly. Happy new year!

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Ray Hockley . 2024-01-01

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Lovely cafe overlooking the sea .Really enjoyed our lunch very filling .Do a children's menu dog friendly too .Very nice staff .

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Lisa Musk . 2023-12-19

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Love it here, the staff are just so lovely - reliable food, friendly service, beautiful views. We come here often usually for breakfast, but the fish cakes special over Summer was wonderful.

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Steph Dylan . 2023-12-14

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Hot americano over looking the sunny Thames . Excellent

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Disgruntled buyer from essex . 2023-12-08

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Good strong coffee and the fruit loaf looked delicious. Nice view over the estuary.

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Leonardo DiFibonacci . 2023-12-08

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First of all…fantastic location. Right on the beach…and if you time it right you get a fantastic view of the setting sun. Greeted with a smile. Service was friendly and prompt. I went for the cheddar rarebit with poached egg and it was incredible. How something so simple could taste a good. Throughly recommended

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982davidf . 2023-11-28

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Very nice and welcoming staff...food and service excellent..Will definitely be back

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Albert Gjonaj . 2023-11-23

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Nice lunch of Cumberland sausage baguette, toastie & chips for us. A tea & a latte to drink. Food, service & location are great, awesome views out to sea. Recommend

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Steven Aldridge . 2023-11-17

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Went for Sunday brunch with friends, the staff were lovely and so was the setting and the coffee. The food however was meagre and overpriced, £9+ for literally one sausage on one slice of toast, no attempt to garnish or present it. I had a stack of 4 pancakes with a small portion of maple syrup on a plain plate, again no attempt to present it, no fruit on the side. Really the plainest food I’ve seen in years 😂 can’t fault the taste but 👎 for price and presentation.

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Annette de Florinier . 2023-11-12

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Always good food and staff very friendly

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Dorothy Crofts . 2023-11-06

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Stopped for a quick lunch. Great views out over the sea. Cod and chips was really very very good. Chunky cod, crispy batter, chips were perfect. I also really appreciated that a Coca cola came in glass bottle together with a tall glass with ice, exactly as it should be.

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Nathan Cass . 2023-11-06

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Had lunch here nice food, good service friendly, helpful staff Lovely place

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Tracy Newman . 2023-11-02

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Great fruit loaf and dog friendly!

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Jo John-Blyth . 2023-10-24

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Absolutely delicious breakfast, top quality produce cooked to perfection.

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Peter Wallace . 2023-10-21

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Quite expensive for what it is. Estuary much better value

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Nina Bloom . 2023-10-12

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This is the best cafe on the sea front by far the owners are very friendly and staff lovely place

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Roger Rooks . 2023-10-10

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Went for an early morning coffee and decided to go for a bacon sandwich as well. It was delicious! Service was good, the view was lovely and the prices were fair. So all in all I'd recommend The Beach Hut.

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Scott Velleman . 2023-10-08

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Came here with my Fiancé. Best place for nice views, wine and food in Southend. You really feel like you are on holiday and the staff are so welcoming and professional too. We had the special of the day which was absolutely delicious!! Thank you to the staff for making our experience extra special!

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Sara M . 2023-10-06

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Vert friendly staff I am AUTISTIC AND GET STRESSED WHEN I AM ORDERING FOOD NOT ALL DISABILITIES ARE VISIBLE well done all round kind regards Paul 🤗🤗

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Paul Woodbridge . 2023-10-02

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Lovely place for lunch on a sparkling sea day, right over the beach. Tasty food and selection but portions a little small and prices a bit high, but where isn't these days!?

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Diane David . 2023-09-18

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Excellent service, friendly staff, and absolutely beautiful fish and chips.. lovely light batter with proper chips.. definitely worth a visit ☺️.

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Lesley Butler . 2023-09-16

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A nice little break in the sun, with a splendid view

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Steve Makepeace . 2023-09-09

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Went there for a wake food lovely but ti slow bringing cakes out most people had left

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Kipsy kips . 2023-09-09

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Amazing staff and delicious food

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Damian Barczyk . 2023-09-09

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This is the first I've been here but would definitely come again The food was absolutely superb, the best fish and chips ever ! My son had the gammon steak, freshly cooked with egg and tomato. 10/10 The staff were very friendly and helpful as we had turned up as they were about to close but they made us so welcome

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Mirreen Kay . 2023-09-05

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second visit this year, , a perfect setting, and beautiful views. friendly service. tasty food, onion rings are the best. Chunky chips are always a winner. Picky granddaughter had the chicken goujons and loved them. definitely will come back

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Roving13696234499 . 2023-08-29

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Visit here every so often for a girlie lunch. The menu had changed since I last visited but is still very good. I had a shandy & my friend had a glass of wine whilst we waited for our food. We decided on a sharing dish which consisted of some salad, cheese on toast, pitta bread, various dips & was delightful. The staff are always friendly & helpful. Being right by the beach the views are good & it is very popular. The place itself is very clean.

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Chris Welch . 2023-08-28

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What a horrible breakfast tescos is better

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reuben stokes . 2023-08-22

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Value breakfast by the sea.. service was slow but that's due to the crowd

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Vidya Murali . 2023-08-19

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Amazing restaurant with beautiful food and excellent staff.

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Simon Browse . 2023-08-17

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Lovely beach-located cafe with friendly staff and good food.

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Simon Vincent . 2023-08-10

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Finally somewhere that can cook a poached egg. Nice food I had a breakfast

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vincent farrugia . 2023-08-07

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Lovely place, very clean and tidy. Staff are soo lovely too. Very quick service and the food is very delicious.

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Cheryl Johnson . 2023-08-01

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Good service from beginning to end. Wide gluten free options, which is rare locally. The whole place was very clean. Would certainly go back if in the area.

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lorraine17w . 2023-08-01

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The food was OK, the view was amazing. The service was ok.

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Janet Rahman . 2023-07-30

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Friendly service, a little too costly

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Richard Rubin . 2023-07-30

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Delicious fresh build your own breakfast, friendly service and located right on the waterfront, open and airy.

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Lizzie M . 2023-07-29

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