Based on 132 opinions finded in 2 websites
Based on 132 opinions finded in 2 websites
Nº 214 in 553 in Colchester
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Had my mother's wake there. The food service and surrounds were perfect.
Tina Wilkinson . 2024-10-08
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Lovely meal, great views. Great service
Nicola Penwill . 2024-08-29
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Visited for the first time last week, what a treasure we found. Had fish, chips & mushy peas, delicious, the fish was fresh that morning from Mersea, batter was light, chips were crispy, not at all greasy. Best fish & chips we’ve had for ages. Service was excellent, going to book for the special next time. Definitely our new go to place, thank you.
Liz Richadon . 2024-08-17
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Happened to drop by here en route for coffee and cake, and was not disappointed! Absolutely delicious mocha and lemon meringue tart, and the views from the cafe were beautiful. Will definitely return.
Janine M . 2024-08-15
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Hidden Gem! We came across this cafe a few months ago and enjoyed a lovely lunch, looking over the most stunning of views. We have since returned for breakfast and that was equally as lovely. The food has always been freshly made with some home grown ingredients. I don’t think you can beat it when the chef himself goes and picks his own vegetables from the vegetable garden. You can really tell that the owners put a lot of time, energy and love into this place and its surroundings. We cannot wait for our next visit.
SC UK . 2024-08-10
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Had cod & chips today with my wife and a good friend. Nice welcome and lovely location but the quality of the food was poor. Chips not great and the cod had been deep frozen, soft wet and tasteless.
Steve Goodrick . 2024-08-08
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It was a mesmerizing place with delicious coffee and a delectable vegan carrot cake.The shop and café ladies were incredibly helpful and welcoming. When I asked about the flowers, one of them eagerly guided me on what to choose, how to plant them, and provided detailed advice over coffee. It's an interesting place and perfect for a warm chat.
Hina Kashif . 2024-07-14
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Love it nice place and great view good price and there was a lovely young man there who was nice and overall it was just a lovely place
Alfie L . 2024-07-10
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Excellent hosts, superb food and service!
Peter Staniford . 2024-06-26
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A fab find for quick pit stop whilst cycling. Cake and coffee bang on. Cycle rack. Inside or alfresco! Very quiet surroundings. Excellent staff!
Ian M . 2024-06-23
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Really enjoyed my lunch very quiet while we were there
Janet Tweed . 2024-06-18
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Lovely place !! Visited today and had a sandwich, lovely! And plenty of salad and crisps as an accompaniment. A lot of choices on the menu to choose from. Lovely lady served us , we will be back !
dukey1989 . 2024-05-14
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Excellent Breakfast, first class service and views.
Lee Williams . 2024-04-26
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Pulled into the car park here this afternoon to be met by an extremely rude woman! “We have a private party did you not see the sign!!” The sign was a billboard on the floor that you actually couldn’t see until you were in the gate that it was leaning against! My daughter said oh we came to look at the plants too are we not allowed “yes you can”. We had 2 children with us, the oldest 4 was telling us what a rude lady. We were made to feel so unwelcome we didn’t bother looking at the plants and ventured 2mins down the road to The Plough Pub where everyone is made to feel welcome - safe to say we WILL NOT be revisiting thanks!
christinehampson384 . 2024-04-13
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Lovely place to eat, lovely fresh hot food and very pleasant staff.
Kevin Barnes . 2024-03-28
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Thank you,Linda, for making my birthday lunch so memorable. The little Bakewell cake and candle was a generous and thoughtful gesture ! I have enclosed a copy of the picture you took for us: our combined age is 337.
Mark H . 2024-03-21
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Great food Good service Wonderful atmosphere
Roz Barrows . 2024-03-16
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Best place to eat for miles around their 'home cooked' lunches are exceptional, we have never had a poor meal at the Glasshouse and normally dine on a weekly basis even though we live on Mersea Island and it means negotiating tide times. Our 'highlight' of the week with a friendly family running the cafe. Best to book in advance as space is limited even a call on the day is usually sufficient!
Onshore69 . 2024-03-11
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A wonderful 80th birthday lunch for friends 12 of us. We couldn't ask for better service thank you
Carole Madden . 2024-03-07
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Popped into one of my favourite little lunch spots today. I had the Club Sandwich, although eas tempted by the fish and chips having seen the whoppers on neighbouring tables being devoured. I followed this up by apple pie and custard. Lovely meal, as ever. Haha, I think I have only a couple of items on yhe menu that I haven't yet tried 😂. See you again soon.
Ruth Stevenson . 2024-02-27
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We try to have a weekly lunch at the Glasshouse and today was as good as always. Never varies on top quality food and friendly service
David Atkinson . 2024-02-27
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Had a lovely lunch with family. We each had a different menu item, and we were all impressed. A nice afternoon looking across country fields towards the East Mersea Estuary. We were asked if we were warm enough, they had a heater aswell as radiators. There were flowering spring bulbs everywhere, which can be purchased. It was a nice sunny atmosphere for an early February afternoon. Overall, a good experience and will be happy to return. Recommended.
Karen M . 2024-02-10
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Visit there on occasions with my wife on our Motorcycle. Always good with friendly staff and other customers to chat to. Chief sometimes appears for a chat and joke. Looking forward to our next visit. Dave & Nicki.
Nicki Iszard . 2023-12-10
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Great little cafe, food was excellent as was the service
Darren Clegg . 2023-11-04
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Absolutely beautiful venue…. The owners and staff are wonderful…food a treat….. Such a breath of fresh air in nature rich surroundings …. Likely to become my local… Michele ( partner at Starlight Tea Chapel)
Chele Beecroft . 2023-10-29
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Just had a nice lunch here , pleasant atmosphere and friendly owners. Food was very nice , they also sell flower bulbs etc.
Ollie C . 2023-09-14
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Food and views are amazing and a must forbreakfasy
Steve Brockwell . 2023-08-29
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Friendly and welcoming. Food great and view wonderful!
Dawn Bird . 2023-08-26
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What a lovely find, beautiful setting, lovely food and friendly hosts. Will definitely be returning.
Chris Readion . 2023-08-20
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Called in, late one afternoon. Beautiful views, lovely coffee. Friendly owner.
sam . 2023-08-20
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Great venue, well worth a visit, a little quirky which makes it a bit more interesting. Spent a wonderful afternoon with some old friends as part of a special birthday celebration. 10/10 for service and atmosphere.
Peter Compton . 2023-08-17
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Ordered three breakfast’s today and spoke to the cook that I wanted my egg softly cooked underside not burnt he reassured me that he understood. Meals came out, could have used the eggs as a frizzyby You could pick the yoke out with a fork. When I mentioned this to the waitress she said no one else has complained and was rather rude and abrupt. The rest of the meal was only fair and I haven’t ever had or seen sausages cooked that much. Shame as I came here about a year ago and it was bad then, but people told me it had got better. Sorry to have to leave such a bad review but the way I was treated makes me feel this way. Waitress after thinking about the way she spoke to me did offer different eggs but to late then .
Escape03627985360 . 2023-08-02
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Great 70th birthday celebrations.
DAVID ROBINSON . 2023-07-31
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Can’t believe I never got a fly in my coffee, Great experience nice people great food :)
Tony Wilson . 2023-07-25
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Terrible coffee, came with a fly on top. I wouldn’t mind the fly of the coffee was decent but it tasted largely like muddy water. Would avoid for free let alone for £3
dmitrij savickij . 2023-07-22
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Friendly staff, excellent food & great views
barry cochrane (Bazza) . 2023-06-03
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We had the best fish and chips ever! It was delicious with fresh Mersea cod in light batter with yummy chips. The owners and staff are so friendly and helpful in a charming cafe. Highly recommend it.
Compass00068007400 . 2023-04-30
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What a great place to eat the food fantastic their fish and chips are best the fish is so fresh and the batter is light and crisp. The couple who own and run the cafe are so friendly. .
Kenneth Bloomfield . 2023-04-25
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It's a nice, comfortable place and the owners give a personal service , maybe worth while to pre booking
Col . 2023-04-09
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Fantastic lunch in a lovely cafe with some great views. Very friendly and helpful staff, fantastic local caught fish and chips.🙂
Mandy Barnes . 2023-03-19
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Thoroughly recommended. We had a fabulous breakfast.
Chris Turner . 2023-03-18
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Very cute place to stop by, wonderful views xx
Sharon Collins . 2023-03-12
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Fabulous little café, can get very busy,, and the owner is so friendly we had a great chat,,, food was absolutely stunning,,, highly recommend,,,
Michael Pilgrim . 2023-03-09
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Lovely food as always. Really friendly, and beautiful surroundings
Susan Whent . 2023-02-18
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Excellent food and great staff. Definitely go again soon.
Helen Parford . 2023-01-22
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Unusual location. Very nice food. Reasonably priced.
I . 2022-12-30
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Had a very nice breakfast. Lovely views across the ooen fields.
Robert Jolley . 2022-11-04
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Excellent food, lovely food and beautiful views 😊
Tim Carter . 2022-10-12
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Just had a delicious meal of fish, chips and mushy peas, the place is situated in a beautiful spot, everyone is very friendly and nothing is too much trouble, i would definately recommend giving this cafe a visit, They were lovely enough to bring a cake and candle when they found out it was my daughters birthday, thank you so much, we will be back.
Janet Smith . 2022-10-11
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Just back from an absolutely beautiful breakfast at the glasshouse. Such a lovely warm welcome and the food is delicious! Thank you so much we will definitely be returning customers
Sophie Green . 2022-09-24
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What a fantastic place. The Fish & Chips and Apple pie were fantastic 10/10, and very reasonably priced given the exceptional quality. It’s a wonderful location, with views over a beautiful rural landscape. We will be back for sure.
-Stuart -Baker . 2022-09-08
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Had a really rich and freshly made English breakfast
Marina Djirlic Lunic . 2022-09-06
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On holiday,I ordered 1 portion of fish and chips to collect ,must admit I was gobsmacked when it cost £12 ! Luckily my 2other family members were eating something else or I would have had a mighty shock at £36. Sorry it's too expensive for takeaway .tasted fine .batter wasn't great lots of bones in the fish .
Dawn Kendall . 2022-09-05
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Lovely fresh produce much of which is grown on the premises. Good selection, very accommodating, friendly and helpful. A very nice place to go.
trevor filtness . 2022-08-28
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Fabulous setting and great food
Amanda Francis . 2022-08-21
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Had passed the place a few times, finerly found the time to call in, was late for the area, most places close at 4, and mersea is a holiday destination and unless you go to a pub you can't go for a coffee, glasshouse closes at 5. Welcome was friendly, lovely views and sitting outside on a hot evening a nice breeze, cake selection was ok, fresh delivery was due the next morning, we was happy with what they had and was a nice break in our schedule, sure we will return.
Jon Thompson . 2022-08-20
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Excellent and very friendly service from the couple working there . I had my 90 friend with me and they considered her needs and my dogs . We were all very impressed .
Shirley Scrooby . 2022-08-01
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Absolutely stunning views very peaceful, lovely people so helpful we had the full English was amazing come up a nice size portion after a lovely walk around the reservoir, will definitely be visiting again!
H8841KDdrewm . 2022-07-21
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Delicious Cakes and Tea. Stopped in here this afternoon on the way back from Mersea Island. Wife had the Coffee and Walnut and I went for the Cherry and Coconut. Big pieces of cake both served with a pot of lovely Tea. Definitely worth stopping off here if you are nearby.
vetteheadracer . 2022-07-13
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Stopped in for an early lunch. We had the burger, club sandwich and toasted sandwich. All were amazing. Fresh ingredients and big portions. The place is in a lovely setting, spotlessly clean and very friendly. Thanks.
Matthew Gauden . 2022-05-20
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A lovely location set in the Essex countryside. Plenty of seating inside and out. Average food served at a price.
Towerbridge2 . 2022-05-19
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They were unable to feed us as they had a lot of people people coming in later...
Richard Bartram . 2022-04-26
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We had my daughters baby shower 12 adults and one three year old here and it was so lovely the food was just perfect fresh and all so tasty Colin did a wonderful job presenting us with great food and Linda made us feel so very welcome and really couldn’t do enough for us all it’s lovely to find that jewel in the crown it’s definitely here and i rarely write reviews but they really deserve this.
ATricker . 2022-04-17
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Lovely spot for afternoon tea, with views through the glass towards Mersea. Very welcoming, other meals are available!
simon harley . 2022-04-15
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Our 1st visit to the Glass House and it won’t be our last. The welcome was 1st class, the meal was excellent and the service was great very friendly. Lovely views, really nice place.
Brian Boreham . 2022-04-08
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Great food with fast and friendly service
Hilary Souter . 2022-03-10
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Fab venue to grad an afternoon tea with lovely view's of the countryside, great service very friendly with a nice selection on the menu will definitely be going back again.
Lois L . 2022-02-26
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Very pleasant, good quality food, and friendly service.
Anthony Bewers . 2022-02-15
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The welcome was really lovely and the view across the fields to Mersea were beautiful. A lovely place to sit, relax and eat excellent food! The food was great, massive portions and presented perfectly. The desserts were also delicious and had to bring some home such was the size of the cake
cantthinkofanything . 2022-02-11
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Visited a few times, always a friendly welcome, and lovely food.
Ruth Thomas . 2021-12-25
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Really beautiful setting. The owners are so welcoming and friendly. I have been many times and always receive delicious, excellently presented food. I would highly recommend a drive to the Glasshouse. Nothing is too much trouble. Will be taking my friends on my next visit. Scampi delicious!!
Catherine Page . 2021-11-15
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We had driven past a week or two before and decided to go for lunch, it was a week day so they were not overly busy but were expecting a large table shortly. The couple that served us were friendly and we enjoyed chatting to the lady that served us. The food was very good and we enjoyed the experience.
190735PaulA . 2021-11-14
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Wonderful place for lunch. Arrived in a group of 8 cyclists, had prebooked. Seating capacity limited, staff extremely friendly and efficient. Menu, ciabatta, sandwiches etc. with a special of locally caught fish. Highly recommended. Alan
Alanbaird10 . 2021-11-11
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We cycled over today with some friends for lunch, we were made to feel very welcome, excellent food, terrific location. We had telephoned to advise them we were going to call in as we appreciate the cafe does get very busy at times. A very pleasant lunchtime we will definitely be back again soon.
Les king . 2021-11-11
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Maybe they don't like cyclists? Only 4 other people in the Café. Arrived by bicycle as a 50 plus couple. Removed my shoes out of respect although they were not muddy. Said hello to the lady behind the counter. Sat down. A few minutes later we went and got the menus. Said hello again but got no response. 5 minutes or so to passed. Another couple of slightly older ladies arrived. The proprietor said apparently the table we were sitting on was for this new couple. Ok no problem we can move but I got the feeling we were not wanted so we left. Certainly won't return and I just hope the lady serving was having an off day and doesn't treat all customers like this. Can't comment on the food or drink as we didn't get that far
N A . 2021-11-09
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A scrumptious full English in an idyllic setting. Thank you
Sharon Crisp . 2021-10-31
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Lovely place and lovely staff x
carl fowler . 2021-10-24
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Eight of us had a family Sunday brunch here - the food was fab (veg full English w/ Linda McCartney sausages!) - and such a friendly, warm welcome in this family-run place - highly recommended
Noel Gilmartin . 2021-10-10
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Lovely place to visit, fish and chips are great!
Catherine Fair . 2021-09-25
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What a wonderful place to visit, the food, ambiance and people were so welcoming and customer centred. Will be returning soon. Thank you Linda, Colin and Natalie, a superb cooked breakfast xx Tom and Alexina
Tom Weston . 2021-09-24
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Friendly staff & dog friendly. Lovely garden area. Peaceful. Nice cake& apple pie with our lattes!
Christy Griffin-Pritchard . 2021-09-13
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Small but perfectly formed. Very rural, quiet and peaceful. Colourful garden. Varied menu.
Paul Lucas . 2021-09-06
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Lovely space for a lunch catch up with friends. Excellant food and delicious cake.
Lorraine Lawrence . 2021-09-04
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Lovely lunch today,really welcoming staff set in a great location with superb open country views,thoroughly recommend ,will definately return for a cream tea.
Mcstarth . 2021-09-02
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Turned up with 2 friends for breakfast only to be told very coldly that they couldn't serve us as they had a wedding party of 10 booked for breakfast. Surely a cafe with 20 + covers should be able to cater for that amount?. We weren't even offered the chance of a drink just a straightforward they couldn't accommodate us. Needless to say we shan't be visiting his place again!
Roving625492 . 2021-08-21
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What a little gem just on our doorstep, lovely friendly family cafe, we had full English breakfast with tea 🫖, cooked to perfection everyone came and spoke to us we had a lovely morning. Highly recommended and will definitely be coming back!!! Thank you
Lee Ward . 2021-08-11
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Great place for an afternoon tea
Richard Clifton . 2021-08-06
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Well this is a lovely surprise to discover. It's in a beautiful location with the most amazing views across to Mersea Island. The food is great. Plus they serve prosecco! A great place to take old and young.
Mirry Carr . 2021-07-08
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A most beautiful space to spend some time, clearly designed by someone wanting to make something special and different. Marvellous food, and the owners genuinely interested in ensuring their customers are happy. Inside the glasshouse itself is gorgeous, and the open-air covered area is calm and restful, with lovely views and the sound of birdsong.
Gill Marsden . 2021-07-07
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This was a delightful find - an utterly beautiful room in a glasshouse, with a covered open-air area as well. We started in the glasshouse, then moved across to the open-air area for our meal. Both spaces are gorgeous, the food was excellent and the owners go out of their way to make sure their customers are happy.
L5438ALgillm . 2021-07-07
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I today attempted to stop at The Glasshouse Cafe with my wife for a coffee as the sign said it was open. After waiting at a table for several minutes, we were then told that as we hadnt booked, even though the place was virtually empty, they could not serve us!!! If local venues are hoping to encourage clients to frequent their establishments, this is the wrong way to go. Needless to say, we would never go there again and will advise others of our experience.
Victor Nobes . 2021-07-06
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Only had coffee and cake which was lovely but saw other food going out which looked nice, lovely views.
clive parrott . 2021-07-06
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The Glasshouse Cafe is a really nice find on the back road from Abberton to Peldon. A very picturesque setting serving good coffee and cakes and light meals all of which look and are appetising. Certainly looking forward to a return visit for lunch or a cream tea. 😊
Keith Parrott . 2021-07-04
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Another lovely trip to The Glasshouse today for their Essex Air Ambulance Afternoon Tea event. Was extremely busy so hopefully will have made alot of money to show for all their hard work. Scones were delicious. Looking forward to going again very soon.
Ruth Thomas . 2021-06-25
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Fabulous food- already booked in for next week's cream tea to raise funds for the North Essex Air Ambulance
Hilary Savage . 2021-06-18
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Beautiful views, outstanding food. A really wonderful find. Well worth a visit, everything about it was superb 😊
sarah milstead . 2021-06-16
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Lovely breakfast once again. We would highly recommend. Lunch last week was delicious. Keep up the good work.
Chris Lee . 2021-06-15
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Excellent breakfast, great location and views and attentive service.
Nick Williams . 2021-06-12
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Had a lovely afternoon here with some of my new mums and their babies. The food was lovely and the service was great. Will be making this a regular place to eat.
Rebecca Harry . 2021-05-29
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Lovely location , the coffee was excellent delicious cake and very friendly welcoming atmosphere . I am returning with my sister for afternoon tea. The views are beautiful even on a grey day when I was there 3 weeks ago Thank you 😊
Helen Penn . 2021-05-29
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Turned up just after kitchen closed, fine, understood no food, the lady serving was bolshy and unfriendly. If the tide wasn't in we would of gone elsewhere. It's our 3rd attempt now, I don't think we shall do a 4th!
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Love everything about this place, I have to say the Breakfast Hash is a must!!! That's a game changer, all of the staff are amazing what a great team