The Picture Pot Tea Shop in Braintree

Delicious coffee. Fantastic fudge cake. Lovely service. View to die for. It’s a must. Plus biscuits for my dogs. Great place to take a break

Friendly owner, good food and coffee at a reasonable price. Stopped for coffee and chilli jacket potato. Good coffee, chilli was lovely with a bit of a zing, served with a nice side salad. Quick service and friendly. Will be back. (Biker friendly)

Absolutely fabulous, couldn’t fault this place at all. We stopped for lunch and had tea and sandwiches, it was fresh and tasted delicious. Thanks so much guys we will definitely return 🙌🏻

Came here after seeing the reviews for lunch with the kids as staying in the area on holiday. What a fantastic cafe! Lovely service and food in beautiful surroundings. Even managed to buy a few lovely pictures from local artists as a souvenir to take home! Would definitely recommend!

I doubt if you could find a more pleasant location for a cafe than this. The village of Finchingfield is stunning, and this cafe fits in perfectly. There are only about half a dozen tables inside but more outside on the village green. Old black and white pictures of film stars cover one wall, which immediately gets the mind racing as to how many you can name. Opposite wall has the work of a local artist for sale, which I guess explains the name of the cafe. I was served by two very polite young gents, obviously making the most of the school holiday. They brought me a perfect cappuccino and a very nice wedge of cake which went down well. So, my stay was about as perfect as it gets.

Lovely lunch on a sunny Saturday. Friendly service and efficient even though they were very busy. We just ate lunch this time, but have sampled the wonderful cakes on a previous visit. Excellent!

Lovely little team room in a delightful setting. Ordered a ham sandwich and the bread was from a really fresh uncut loaf and ham very tasty. Cakes looked delicious..next time!

Amazing food, very reasonably priced and served by two of the friendliest people you could wish to be served by. Thank you!

Very pleasant little Cafe . Very very good food more then I expected worth stop of and get a brew keep up the good work 5 stars

Read the reviews and was looking forward to having lunch here. The quiche had been reheated in a microwave. The first bite was really hot the rest lukewarm or cold. There was a long grey hair in the salad (mine is neither long or grey). Fruit scone was OK, but I've had much better. Nothing tasted homemade or fresh. For a teashop I was disappointed that the tea was bag and not leaf.

We have been here twice now since Wendy and Nick took over. The first time was for tea and delicious home made cake; and today we tried their full English breakfast. Another triumph. Delicious locally sourced sausages, eggs, beans, bacon and thick cut toasted bread. Fit for a king and delicious, this really set us up for the day.

Clean and tidy tea room with a lovely outlook onto the Green at Finchingfield, definitely worth a visit although I imagine it would be packed in the summer as it was pretty busy in January! (the interior is quite small but there are a few tables outside too). Lovely cakes and good tea/coffee. To my knowledge they do not serve lunches although do serve sausage rolls, pasties etc... so if you want more than cake but less than a 3 course meal ... this is the place to get it. Owners very nice and friendly, we've been there a few times and will definitely go back so ...keep up the good work and thank you for making us so welcome.

The couple who run this are extremely kind I had a 90 year old lady with me and the gentleman helped her out if my car and up the steps and did it in reverse when we went home. Also the cakes and warm scones are all to die for can’t recommend them enough, we also had a pot of tea which we couldn’t pick up and pour because we all had arthritis in our hands and again we were helped by the lady pouring the tea for us. The three of us would like to say a big thank k you for your kindness and an excellent afternoon tea

The picture port has it all, you look out onto the village green and the tea room itself is very pretty inside. Happy annoying visited today and windy had very thoughtfully put on a small heater as it was a chilly day. Our dog, Joey, was warmly welcomed inside and even given treats. The welcome from Wendy and Nick was very warm, the tea room very quaint and pretty, but most importantly the premises were spotlessly clean. We had tea and cake. The portions are very generous, all in all excellent value for money In a lovely cosy environment, why not pop along yourself, you’ll be pleasantly surprised

Me and 3 fellow bikers rode here today as nice village setting for bike meets .Well what a revaluation the tea room turned out to be , new owners seem really nice people also the prices are sensible and food is superb .All four of us had the cream tea and warm nice size scone and mug of tea .Will definitely recommend to friends

Had a great sausage sandwich and cup of coffee here. Friendly staff and quick service. Sat outside watching the other bikers.

Visited today we had hot chocolate and thought we would treat ourselves to a slice of cake which is homemade by the new owners.Hubby had Victoria sponge which he said was delicious nice and moist with plenty of filling and I had the coffee and walnut cake and oh my god it was amazing, best coffee cake I’ve ever had,plenty of coffee flavouring and a lovely sponge and a perfect amount of walnuts .m m m mmmm. Look forward to going back and trying more.If your in finchingfield then defo drop in and see these guys food is amazing great portions .

We use to visit for lunch or tea and cake prior to Covid lockdowns and it was great to return today for a fantastic lunch. Great fresh ingredients and the warmest of welcomes. New owners within the last 5 weeks or so and the food was fantastic. All are made welcome including hikers, cyclists, and motor cyclists. Folk travel long distances to eat here and the fact that Debbie is still welcoming folk is fantastic. Good luck to the new owners and we hope to see you again soon.

I had lunch here with my family. We had a lovely warm friendly welcome from the new owners, nothing was too much trouble, they even got a cushion for my mum. Food was delicious and fresh and the coffee was of a very good quality. They have some new hot chocolates arriving soon that we will try out on our next visit soon.

Came here for the afternoon a surprise for my friend had a lovely walk around the village and then went to the tea shop where we had freshly baked scone lovely and warm, there was a lovely selection of home cooked cakes, will definitely be going again

Pops into the tea room was warmly welcome and great service we both had tea and scones the best scones I've tasted in a long time would highly recommend

Very friendly, lovely cream tea. Great place to meet with friends. Very small inside but also has tables outside when weather allows. Definitely recommended. Lots of local crafts on show and for sale inside.

Stopped here today whilst on the way back from a big bike ride - just wanted a cup of tea and a biscuit on the village green. Not much to that, so it would be hard to make an impression, right? Wrong! The lady serving was super-friendly, service was really quick, value-wise it was about half the price I was expecting, and all in a fabulous location on the beautiful green - had an idyllic half-hour sat outside in the sun. Will definitely be back.

We visited the Picture Pot on a Sunday, it was very busy so there was a bit of a wait (it's a small tea rooms, so only a couple of staff). However, when our cream tea arrived it was well worth the wait. The fruit scones (home made) melted in the mouth. The staff are lovely.

Called here for a light lunch. We all had sandwiches which had very generous fillings and accompanied by salad and crisps. The service was very friendly and efficient and the prices reasonable. Only a few tables though in common with many small tearooms.

We had a wonderful lunch last Saturday - sandwiches & cream scones. Whilst being quite small it is very cosy, and the sandwiches are almost a meal n their own. This is well worth a visit, and nothing was too much trouble.

We have been twice in the last few months. We sat outside and had a lovely tea with excellent scones (probably the best we have had anywhere).The tea room is very small but cosy and as we had our two terriers with us we sat outside and watched the world wander by on the green.

Stopped here for lunch and sat on the green outside. We had a huge pot of tea and sandwiches each. The plates had crisps and salad and were delicious. Very reasonably priced- will definitely come back to sample the cream tea!

We had a fantastic cream tea at this tea house which we would highly recommend. The service was outstanding, very friendly team in particular Debbie!

We came to Finchingfield for a cream tea today and had the most delicious cream tea in The Picture Pot. I can't understand why is was so quiet on a Saturday afternoon, especially as the scones were warm and fruity, moist, not dry like some - and you get a nice large pot of tea (for 2), all for under a fiver each which is excellent value for money. Can't rate it high enough, lovely place to enjoy exactly what we came here for.

A charming tearoom serving a good choice of snacks and light lunches. Fruit scones recommended with a seat on the picturesque green. Watch out for the high doorstep, which I managed to fall up!

The food here is lovely and very reasonably priced. The staff are very friendly too. I’d recommend it however it took the best part of 45 minutes for them to make me a cheese and tomato sandwich. It needs a bit more focus on the organisational side.

I only had a coffee but it was a two cup cafetiere costing less than £2.00. I sat outside as I had the dog with me and two groups of cyclists also sat outside and the service was fast and friendly with extra chairs being made available for the cyclists.

Just visited the Picture Pot Tea Shop in Finchingfield for a cream tea. Great staff, great value for money, great scenery. Only downfall very difficult to park.

Really friendly owner who was very welcoming and helpful. Excellent coffee and a good choice of teas and cakes. Would definitely return and recommend.

Really friendly waitress who was very welcoming and helpful to my pregnant wife in getting a cushion for her.

Absolutely love this place and would be coming back again (thoroughly if I wasn’t on a diet). The lady (I believe her name was Debbie) was an amazing host! Helped with all my dietary needs all while making the whole experience a happy and jokey experience! Debbie carried on dishing out the jokes and had me and my partner belly laughing the whole experience! All in all the shop was amazingly quirky, staff were amazing, upbeat and mega friendly, food was AMAZING! Very very well done guys, you all deserve a good pat on the back! You’ve done amazing with the place.

We popped in for a delicious cream tea. It was great value, good friendly service in a delightful spot; will definitely be back

Thank you Debbie for our lovely bacon sarnies and Rhys' crumpets!

I came here for a cuppa which was very nice and classic, the lady who served us seemed friendly and I like the idea of souvenirs and great pictures on the walls to style it up. The only problem is it’s a very confined tearoom and not much space but it was up to scratch any ways.

We stopped when driving through this beautiful village. Just had tea and wonderful homemade cookies. The staff were so welcoming and friendly. I could imagine it gets crowded in the summer.

Fantastic tea room. Kind, friendly service. Best fruit scones we have ever tasted. The perfect spot on a damp November day. Excellent in every way.

best cafeteria in Essex great cakes served by a friendly owner, can get a bit cramped when busy, but very small

Popped in for pre order take away of sandwiches ...absolutely superb, beautifully packed and filled on super granary brown. Yum. Great location to watch world go bye and the Finchingfield ducks.

We came here for our 4th visit, and just as lovely as the first. Friendly owners food yummy, gorgeous cakes. And you will absolutely love Finchingfield village. Simply beautiful. Also a great pub for an evening meal or lunch of course.over looking beautiful cottages.

Not our first visit and we are never dissapointed, excellent home made sandwiches and cakes. Lovely cream tea. Even warms the scones. Selection of gifts and artwork from local artists. Seating inside or out (weather dependant)

Finchingfield is a pretty picture postcard village, complete with duck pond.

We visited finching field for a lunch/tea and to have a nice scenic run in the car. Nice selection of toasted sandwiches and nice cappuccino in addition to the tea !

Stopped off for a short break and walk around the village and it was the only tea shop open, however, welcoming staff, quick service even though they were busy but most of all excellent cream tea. Well worth a visit.

My cousin and I visited here when she came to see me from Cornwall, she had never visited the area before so it was a treat to take her to Finchingfield. They were holding a Fayre/3 legged race, so really a treat.

Warm welcome, friendly staff, great scones, nice to be able to sit out on the green. Well worth a visit

Many, many thanks for accommodating us this morning on our Ton ride. You were so busy, but we were all served quickly and with a smile. The bacon sandwiches and date flapjacks were particularly popular. Trix @ Tiptree Velo

On a hot day it was good to be on the shady side of Finchingfield's green. The staff were friendly and chatting to customers. We enjoyed 2 of the salads from the specials board, both were good and we will visit again.

I have been to this restaurant a number of times. The main attraction is that it is a quaint, rustic tea room, on a picturesque village green. The service is fine, and they make an effort to ensure the sandwiches look posh. But basically,you pay a high price for a bit of luxury, but it is nice to be pampered now and again.

Very cute, eclectic interior and a warm, friendly welcome on walking through the door. Lovely selection to choose from and in a beautiful location. Service with a smile, would highly recommend!

We stopped to have tea, coffee, cakes and scones with cream and jam. Quaint lovely little tea room. Staff very friendly and helpful. Lovely location. Would recommend.

Last weekend on a very grey Sunday. We took a bored 6 year old grandson out for a drive to feed some ducks.... we went to Finchingfield.

Visited with family coffee ok not brilliant. Chairs not at all comfy need better chairs Sandwiches nice but don't need crisps But pricey hubby quiche nice but too overpriced for small size

This is a great little tea shop. We ordered a tower each which was good value and included a sandwich, crisps/salad and then either a scone or piece of cake, plus a drink. All of the food was good quality and the scones are particularly good and very large. Only one small point was that the bell on the door which is very loud can get pretty irritating when people keep walking in and hard-its hard to block it out and nearly drove my husband to distraction. There are only about 5 tables inside so there could be a wait in you don't want to sit outside. Will be returning.

Took two cyclists in from the rain and served up delicious coffee and cake. What more can you ask for?

very friendly. and kind owner. great tea nad bike friendly. the owner is cheerful and very attentive. had nice scones and plenty tea

My husband and I visited the Picture Pot Tea Rooms for our First Wedding Anniversary. We got married at Spain's Hall in Finchingfield so before we revisited our wedding venue we stopped here for a bite to eat.

We went there on the 13th oct for the mother in laws 93 birthday. I had looked up the tea rooms to make sure there was gluten free options for my wife. The option was a salad and a couple of gluten free cakes. Even the soup was off the menu. Could not believe that when we asked for some salt and some vinegar to go with the salad we were told they did not have any. The waitress ,a very sweet girl looked very embarrassed even phoned the owner and then come back and said no. We will not go back there again as it did spoil a nice day out

While on a tour of villages around Essex, we stopped off in Finchingfield.

Have visited twice, and on both occasions we had sandwiches and cake with coffee. The sandwiches are the best ive tasted. Lovely bread, and everything fresh and well presented. Customer service is first class, and i would recommend for couples or friends meeting for a catch up.

we visited the village today as it was my daughters 27th Birthday and we ordered the tower for 2 and additional 4 cakes one extra hot drink and one bottle of water. We also ordered 1 extra sandwich we expected the tower for two to come up as an after noon tea for two and the additional cakes to come separately, however the server decided under her own steam to serve all the cakes separate, so instead of a bill that should have been small we ended up with a £43 bill. The afternoon tea looking like we were gluttens!!!I did come into the tea room to explain but the server lady said i was incorrect i really did not want to ruin the day as it was special to my daughter, so i walked away, i also left a £3 tip wish i hadn't needles to say i won't be recommending the tea room to anyone. (its the one right near the duck pond) This has left me feeling very sad.

Muy agradable café. Nuestro café y pastel de té era muy buena ubicación agradable con vistas al centro del pueblo. El café está lleno de arte

Me encendía de Haverhill a Finchingfield en un día soleado, ya que nunca había sido así. Paramos aquí un tenía una taza de té en el exterior. Un lugar precioso, muy pintoresco y en inglés. Decoradas con buen gusto y muy dentro del menú a...

He estado yendo a finchingfield durante más de 20 años como "motorcyclist y ciclistas siempre tener mi café en la calle. Luego el dueño de jubilados y la nueva gestión eran antipáticos hacia los ciclistas. Así que traté de la habitación pot imagen té tan...

Una gran pequeña tienda de té verde, en la que parecía indiferente y por una gran afluencia repentina de ciclistas y motociclistas, aunque me alegro que el primero!

We had been out shopping and decided to take the scenic route back, we stopped off in Finchingfield and sat on the green for a while and decided to go for tea and a cake. We looked in the other tea shop and the welcome was less than enthusiastic so crossed to the Picture Pot and what a great move that was. We asked for 2 teas a cheese scone and a fruit scone with jam and cream. We said we would be on the grass outside and were given a blanket to sit on. The tea and scones arrived on a tray with legs so we could put it on the grass. The food and teas was lovely, the weather was excellent and it took us quite a while to move afterwards. We will definitely be back after that service and food

We turned up in Finchingfield on Saturday afternoon - our first stopping visit to the village for several years. Having had a virtual rebuff from another establishment in the village we called in to the Picture Pot at about 4:15pm. We were given a warm welcome, asked if we wanted to eat 'in or out' and after deciding out due to the extremely fine weather, were provided with a blanket so we could sit on the grass. Warm scones promptly followed, and a moment or two later so di the tea on a tray with feet which raised it off the ground making it easier to use.Over an hour later, we were still sitting on the blanket enjoying the sunshine when we found out they actually closed at 4:30pm. Amazing that the staff hadn't hurried us away much sooner, although we were not the only customers enjoying the fare from the Picture Pot.A lovely afternoon, and we will definitely call back again in the future, hopefully not so late in the afternoon to allow them to close on time!

Been to tea shop before a long time ago and was amazed when I walked in that I was remembered. Received great service and a great bit of banter too from Debs who goes over and beyond to make customers feel welcome. Good quality food and such a nice place to go. Finchingfield is a fab destination and the tea room is the icing on the cake, why go elsewhere. Well done Debs and your team of girls. Cliffx

The Picture Pot is a small, some would say tiny, tea shop in one of the most well known villages in Essex. It is delightful and serves the best coffee I have had in ages.It deserves to thrive.There are some brilliant paintings and other "stuff" for sale. Don`t all go at once but if you do sit outside and watch the ducks.

First impression was.....how lovely! Small and cosy inside with a few outside tables if the weather outside is nice. Lots of pictures adorn the walls, a lot done by local artists. Bits and bobs to purchase inside. My sister and I had the cream tea. We had the plain scones as we are not keen on scones with fruit, and was told that the plain ones do come up a lot smaller. Came with a small amount of cream, just enough for the scone and one of those tiny jars of jam. Choice of jams. Lovely lady served us, very friendly and helpful. Was very clean which was nice. Due to the step outside to get in I doubt that a wheelchair would manage it, as it was very steep. They also serve a few meals for lunch not just cakes!

Visited yesterday (Sunday 2.4.17) the green outside was filled with bikers. We were thinking oh dear no chance of a table but we were wrong there was ample room. The venue is full of little pieces of art for sale. My wife had a cappuccino nicely made and a piece of carrot cake( she makes cakes herself and was impressed with the quality) I had an Assam tea and a piece of fruit loaf. Again no issues all very nice. Waitress very friendly and welcoming only small issue was they didn't have skimmed milk(whether they ran out or didn't accommodate I'm unsure as didn't press the issue). Price wise was good I'd say slightly cheaper than your costas etc. Didn't eat anything else but saw some sandwiches being served and they looked yum Finchingfield is a lovely picturesque village and well worth a visit.

We visited the pretty village of Finchingfield earlier today and spotted this sweet little tearoom.On arrival we were greeted by a very friendly staff member who took our orders,we both ordered the bacon sandwich in granary bread and a large pot of tea for two.....very nice indeed although a little pricy at £15-80.The tearoom is very sweet internally and has a couple of outdoor seats too.Parking is a little limited but even worse in the summer,i suppose being the most photographed village in the country does not help matters.All very good.....menu concentrates mainly on a variety of cakes,filled sandwiches,scones,soups and hot and cold drinks too.In the warmer months this tearoom has to ''spill out'' onto the green......as things become very busy......this tearoom is excellent and a little goldmine.....10/10.....visited 5th feb 2017.

Our first visit to very pretty Finchingfield, and we chose The Picture Pot for a pre-walk coffee and cake because it looked cosy. We were welcomed very warmly by the lady there, who was friendly and cheerful. Lovely selection of cakes, including two gluten-free. We can thoroughly recommend the chocolate rolo cake and the chocolate buttercream sponge.

My cousins and I regularly meet up along with my Aunt.Today we decided to have afternoon tea in picturesque Finchingfield. Originally we booked another establishment but reviewing their prices decided to change our booking.. the next place for tea was The Picture Pot... We were.not disappointed.Although small they moved tables around to accommodate 8 of us comfortably. The decor is made up of art work for sale by local artists I presume: all exceptionally tasteful and interesting. Although a cold day, it was warm and welcoming at The Picture Pot.They have a lovely menu but we all chose The Lunchtime Tower. For £9.95; you choose your sandwich from the menu, I opted for Brie & Bacon on multi grain.. lovely fresh hand sliced bread, plenty of filling served with salad & crisps... so tasty. This was followed by scrumptious home made scones, jam & clotted cream. You get a choice of drinks with this selection and most of us opted for English tea and we're presented with 2 large pots which was filled as required.. a must I feel when partaking in afternoon tea! One of our party chose from the choice of speciality tea's on the menu and 2 could not resist picking from the luxury hot chocolate choice.I highly recommend The Picture Pot.. thank you for a lovely afternoon.

We popped in 30 minutes before she closed and she didn't want to make us any sandwiches ... apparently it would take her too long!!Then she was rather blunt with my mother when she asked what she was aloud to order off the menu. We felt like we were in her way and stopping her from clearing up. It was a shame as my mother was looking forward to bringing me here as we used to come years ago. Big shame and definitely would advise to try the tea shop opposite instead. Need I say no tip was left. Just a very strange attitude. Sorry I come into a tea shop during your opening times and ordered something cold off your menu!!! Won't be back .... it's a shame it's a pretty little place just a shame it's not a welcoming one.

Ci siamo fermati a Finchingfield durante un'escursione nell'Essex in una giornata autunnale. Era ora di pranzo quando siamo capitati davanti a questo curioso negozio/bar/ristorante e siamo entrati. Il locale e' molto piccolo, tre o quattro tavoli in tutto, ma carino e arredato con amore, sembra una casa delle bambole. Abbiamo consumato un pranzo a base di ottimi sandwich (preparati in base alle nostre richieste), annaffiati con ginger beer e ottimo te' inglese. Dalle vetrine del locale contemplavamo i giardini con le oche che passeggiavano tranquille. La proprietaria e' una simpatica signora che e' stata poi molto gentile a fornirci delle indicazioni utili per il resto del nostro giro nell'Essex.

I wish I could put this in-between average and good. It has potential but it is a little on the small side. Would be great if they started serving more savory options.

Came to Finchingfield for the festival stopped of at this tea shop good service great tea and a nice spot it must have been good cos even the bikers where drinking tea, unfortunately no pics to proof it

What an amazing afternoon. We visited the pretty village Friday afternoon. We went into the Tearooms and was greeted by a extremely friendly lady. I said we would return as all the tables were occupied but the waitress informed me they had blankets available to use on the green. What a great idea!!! We were given some menus and told they would come to us to take our order. It was a beautiful sunny day so we took in the atmosphere. The same waitress came over took our order and before we knew it our teas had arrived on a lovely picnic table. Our warm fresh scones we next and my god they were amazing!! What a wonder afternoon I couldn't have asked for anymore. The two girls I could see working were busy but they created such a happy friendly environment perfect for this lovely Tearooms. I later found out the waitress who served us all the way through was 'Celena' and I would like to thank her personally for a wonderful afternoon!! Many many thanks

A little tea shop in the north of essex not the place you would expect to get possibly the best cream tea in the world the scones were warm they were so moist and soft they crumbled when you bit into them and the staff were under extreme duress yet polite and extremely good natured all in all a lovely place to visit and I would highly recommend the cream tea but be careful you can't stop at one

Stopped off at Finchingfield as seen it on many TV programmes. Very pretty village ... Had afternoon tea ... Very friendly service, good quality afternoon (lovely scones) ... A lovely hour in the sun with great views of the pond

Not impressed by service here at all - quite abrupt but after ordering a drink - my boyfriend nearly swallowed a dead fly which was underneath the cream and marshmallows half way through - after asking for a new one trying not to make a scene - the waitress told us she 'wouldn't charge for the first one but asked for payment of the second'! Terrible customer service - mistakes happen but to have to pay still was disgusting service and we would not return - rather than cute and vintage it was rundown and tables were dirty - after the fly.at.the bottom of the drink.she made us feel as though we were complaining - politely we paid but am do dissapointed by what a cute tea room should be

On a spontaneous day trip the beloved and I fed up of the A12 and the A120 said lets go back cross country!!At this juncture the beloved remembered Finchingfield from previously watching the English tour de France leg. And hence we hied to said village which was bathed in glorious sunshine and was resplendent. Choice of two teashops here but The Picture Pot struck us as being more intimate.The lady running (owning) the shop was a delight - most friendly and welcoming. The venue was perfectly clean and there was a good and varied menu. Recommend the cream tea and the cheese scones!!It is not a large tea room, covered in pictures/paintings and various other items to sell.Great experience - Would we go back again - Too rights.

We took a visitor from New Zealand to Finchingfield and wanted a short stop for a cup of coffee. We found this little treasure by accident but so glad we did. The service was personal and very friendly. We only had coffee and a cold soft drink but others were having huge fresh door stop sandwiches which looked so inviting - if only we hadn't had a late brunch. We will definitely visit again to taste some of the wonderful sandwiches and thick scones that kept passing us by.

We stopped here for fresh scones and tea. The lady was closing up but said it was no trouble to serve us before they finished and did not rush us to leave. Lovely fresh scones with clotted cream and jam. Very yummy definitely recommend stopping by, if i am up there again i know i will be back!

Delightful morning having coffee,great atmosphere, catching up with friends and putting the world to rights, bacon sandwiches looked really good, smelt tempting but on a serious diet had 2 pots of coffee instead. Which vey enjoyable

We visited this tea room in Finchingfield today as a group of Harley Davidson Riders. There were 14 of us and we were made most welcome and served with efficiency and a smile. The menu offered a varied choice, but the obvious choice for me was the Scone, clotted cream and strawberry jam, served with a lovely pot of tea. My husband chose the 71% Dark Chocolate drink together with toasted crumpets and butter. What a delightful little Tea Room! The quality of food was excellent and everyone had a lovely Natter as they enjoyed their eats. Great atmosphere and excellent value for money. Will definitely return.

Like many people I checked Trip Advisor before making the 40 mile trip to The Picture Pot with a friend. It was as quaint as described and a short while after entering and looking at the paintings and other curios in the shop, we were told that there would be short wait to be served. We were able to sit at a table outside and enjoy the early May sunshine.The person serving, Debbie I believe her name was, was cheerful and described the scones as being excellent. We opted to try them with jam and cream.As Debbie delivered orders to tables in and outside of the shop, she invariably acknowledged us with a smile and often pausing to have a humorous chat. The day was very busy, with quite a few motor cycling customers sitting on the green and a shop full of diners. Not once did Debbie seem flustered.The scones and accompaniments arrived and were as described. Delicious and warm. When there were fewer customers, Debbie spent longer periods chatting with those present. I can not praise her highly enough - and do forgive me if your name isn't Debbie.We were pleasantly surprised with the price which reflected, to us, very good value.Debbie said the scones were good. They were. She also said that we would come again. We will.Our afternoon of visiting the village and seeing the windmill, was completed by an excellent cream tea at The Picture Pot. Thank you and well done to the staff.

Fantastic service, food and value for money. If you are travelling through or visiting this beautiful village, stop for a bite to eat here and you won't be disappointed. Freshly made sandwiches, with a choice if fillings... Only wish we had enough room for the cakes on display, they looked so inviting....

Really nice and friendly little place, we only had drinks but it was definitely service with a smile.Lots to look at too, with some beautiful pictures for sale on the walls, and best of all, they sold root beer!

My family and I visited the Picture Pot Tearooms on Tuesday 5th April for afternoon tea. We were welcomed by a extremely friendly waitress and sat next to the window. What an amazing view of such a pretty village!! We ordered our drink and cakes and they arrived promptly. The Tearooms has some lovely art work on the wall which can also be purchased. The cakes were wonderful and I recommend the cream tea it is to die for. The waitress was extremely helpful. If you ever want to experience something very 'English' visit this gorgeous Tearooms.

Visited during the Easter holidays on a glorious spring day. Beautiful village, lovely tea rooms, great bacon sandwiches and friendly service.

Was recommended to come here by a friend. So I thought I'd bring my ex neighbour for lunch as a treat as she's struggling a bit at the moment. I was quite disappointed as the bread for the sandwiches was dry. I did mention it to the waitress, but nothing was done about it.

We had the lunch tower for 2, it was delicious, offering a choice of sandwiches included a side salad and local crisps and two drinks followed by a delicious cream tea each, all for £19.95After having a chat with the waitress, she said in the summer they give out blankets to sit on the grass outside and bring the food out to you. That's got to be a must in the summer chilling out seating by the pond : )

What a find. Best afternoon tea, love all the cakes all home made locally. Fantastic sandwiches. Great friendly service .