The Squeeze Cafe in Southend-on-Sea - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I came across this place when I needed somewhere to work for the day. I cannot recommend this place enough if you need somewhere for a few hours to get on with your day. The coffee is amazing and the food is even more tasty. The staff were really helpful and accommodating and even set up my lunch for when I was ready which was really nice. Because I had a call and couldn’t eat in the workspace they brought me up a complimentary muffin to go with my coffee until I was ready for lunch which was a nice touch. I will definitely be back there every Friday to work as it’s by far the best place in Leigh

A quaint cafe on the Broadway in Leigh. Loved the chilled, relaxing vibes I felt whilst enjoying brunch there today! 😋

There was 6 of us so we booked the room upstairs. We had a lovely lunch.

We had the upstairs for a larger group. Lovely space, service and food. Highly recommend

Good coffee... happy friendly staff.

Such a lovely place we went for breakfast and was well above expectations lovely service and lovely food

Always an absolute treat coming here - consistently good, even since they moved to their new location. Highly recommend!

Nice hot chocolate and cake, pricey but normal for Leigh. Good service

Really lovely here- food was presented well, tasty and good quality! Staff were lovely and we loved sitting in the window, drinks well made too with latte art which always makes it nicer - gets busy obvs so be prepared to wait but it is well worth it!

The best smoothie cafe☺️. Had my morning smoothie to take away and it was very fresh. I truly enjoyed it. Can’t wait to come back for a breakfast or a brunch☺️.

Had a lovely lunch here with pea and mint soup.

Called 2 hrs ahead to make a booking for 5. Was told they only take bookings for 6 or more but not to worry as there is plenty of seating. Travelled 90mins to meet with friends to see that the cafe was tiny and full. Explained to a staff member who were unapologetic saying it wasn’t her who took the call. Disappointed.

Amazing coffee and the best chocolate brownies! Great service from all the staff!

Always find myself returning to Squeeze for brunch as the food is always excellent, served quickly and the staff very pleasant!

Quality reasonably priced food, staff very polite and helpful. Views from upstairs tables very pleasant

Really tasty soup! I had butternut soup and a tea, really nice place to warm up from the awful winter weather

Great customer service and food.

Looks small at the front, but there's upstairs rooms and a suberb roof terrace.... Lovly polite staff ...coffee n cake.

Visited today, very very slow service lunch took ages to arrive. Food was nice when it did arrive.

Have been coming to squeeze for at least the last 8 years and have loved it but the service in the last year has been awful! Staff are rude and that's if they even acknowledge you're there. After waiting an hour for 2 breakfasts we were told " you are in a busy restaurant, you will have to wait." By the younger red head whilst there were 4 tables total on there. More interested in gossiping behind the counter than offering service whilst one person ( possibly the manager) runs around doing everything. I used to recommend this place to everyone but I can't anymore. More training is needed for newer staff on how to do their job as well as how to talk to people. Utterly disappointing.

Had breakfast in the glorious sunshine on the roof top. Excellent. Will definitely be back for more.

Went for brunch a few weeks ago and what a delight. Food tasted amazing, portions were decent and plenty of options for vegetarians/ vegans also available. I look forward to returning to try more of the menu!!

I went here for dinner and had an incredible meal. There was a very nice atmosphere. Definitely recommend!!!

Best food around at Zoe's Kitchen residency at the squeeze, staff are great and the flavours are fantastic.

Wonderful, food, drink and atmosphere, loads of space upstairs as well good prices

Very relaxed cafe with helpful and friendly staff.

OK I am Squeeze OBSESSED - I actually can't keep away! This cafe is the perfect healthy breakfast/brunch spot and my go-to for homemade sweet treats - the banana and chocolate bread is INSANE. Not only is the food delicious, the staff are so welcoming and friendly, the interior and overall atmosphere is an ABSOLUTE VIBE, but it's also pram-friendly and dog-friendly which are both super rare for a cafe, especially in Leigh Broadway. They've just opened a new roof terrace which I visited recently, and they have a free wifi and a dedicated work space which is ideal for me as I work from home and love a change of scenery - it really is becoming a little bit like a new second home for me now!!

Food was amazing, great options for vegetarians and vegans. Service could have been faster but overall great experience!

Love this place amazing smoothies coffees and great menu be lost without them! Thanks guys

Gorgeous space. Lovely juices and coffee.

Good wrap but long waits for take-away. They said it would be 10 minutes but was 30+ mins

Lovely brunch and great service. We booked the private room for 6 upstairs and there was room for our pram too (once folded and carried up). Food was delicious and highly recommended. Thanks guys!

Lovely place - just ducked in to escape the rain but glad I did as they do really good smoothies! Had the spiced apple one. Really comprehensive list of creative smoothies. Will come back to try the food and pop upstairs for a view of the coast.

fabulous service, superb food with very generous portions of unusual pairings! So good!

Lovely place. Good food. Friendly staff.

Had a lovely breakfast at The Squeeze. Super fast service and amazing foods. Plus they’re dog friendly! Thank you :)

Best breakfast/brunch in Leigh! So tasty 😋 and everything is so fresh and full of flavour . Definitely made with love ❤️

Brilliant opening evening for the Leigh Art Trail. Amazing artwork by Claire Hankey. Great staff and cool cafe.

Used to be great, but since they've moved its gone downhill. The staff seemed to be put out they were working and the food wasn't to the same standard as it used to be. Shame, we went fairly regularly but won't be going back.

First time I visited with my daughters and grandchildren.. Very impressed great service, extensive menu and what we had was delicious.. Definitely worth another visit...

Lovely breakfast, nice service everything was very tasty 😋

Delicious food & yummy healthy smoothies. Best vegan breakfast in Leigh!

Popped in for coffee and some lunch, delicious and great looking food, staff were friendly and helpful.

Came to visit this place for the first time after reading so many good reviews although my experience was not compatible with 4stars. Arrived around 11:45 many tables available although informed my order was gonna take roughly up to 20min due to being extremely busy. Agreed to stay anyway and wait for my time to put the order in. Wait 35m and during this time saw more people arriving and taking their orders (sit in or takeaway) while I couldn’t even make a drink order. When the 30min passed and already quite upset with all experience, called a member of staff and confronted her. She apologised although I was informed now was more than 12 o’clock so I could not order anymore the English breakfast (small English). The service was clearly not organised and very slow. Order a smoothie called “tinge of ginge” the most acidic “smoothie” that ever tried and zero smoothie consistency, just tasted carrot and ginger (+++). And after the food order was made it took extra 30min for the food to arrive. The 2stars rate are given just because the food was actually 4 star (taste and quality) but overall the service in Sum is a disaster and has a lot space for improvement.

We've always enjoyed going to The Squeeze when it was at the old location. So when we found out they were moving a little closer to us we were delighted. What can I say. They've done an absolutely amazing job with the new place and the view from the upstairs window of the estuary is a nice touch. The food again was absolutely fantastic and the smoothies as ever were delicious Good to see another place in Leigh doing very well in tough times

Came here for an impromptu breakfast and thankfully got a table! Tasty food (I had the halloumi and shrooms on toast, so good) , lovely drinks and friendly service. The atmosphere is really nice and the music is great too 😊

Never been disappointed. Really enjoy coming here.

Shrooms and halloumi breakfast, yummy! 🥰

Great spot to catch up on work and great selection of smoothies

Amazing food every time, brilliant service, great smoothies. Only tiny little downfall is it has some of the wobbliest tables ever!

Great healthy food, lovely coffee and fantastic smoothies. Nice variety for all on the menu too.

A last minute diversion to Leigh on sea. To have a look around. Stumbled onto The Squeeze on route to the health store. First thoughts, Clean, Friendly with a large selection of smoothies and beverages. The Spiced Apple smoothy is the green on in the image was like drinking Liquid Cake. It was Delicious. The Beez Nees was tart and fresh and equally as tasty. Onto the food. The Lamb Kofte flatbread was lovely. Well presented and so tasty, Bravo it really hit the spot. The salad bowl with Bacon was vibrant and really yummy. Thank you we will be back.......

You must try the egg, sausage and hash bagel. You will be glad for the rest of the day. 10/10

Doesn't work Friday evening 1800 val.

Loved the quality of the food and lovely staff will be returning soon

Delightful people very friendly and great food Served quite quickly too

Good food, friendly service and lovely place Would recommend

Lovely spot for brunch 😁 great food and service.

What a great place this is, a real gem. Food is tasty an arrived quickly.

Lush breakfast. Just what the doctor ordered.

Just had a quick coffee but delicious with friendly service. First visit. Looking forward to going again.

Delicious food, great covid safety measures in place.

Nice breakfast menu, and reasonably priced. We were sat in a room upstairs where there were only two tables so it felt a little enclosed with a stilted atmosphere, especially when the rest of the venue seems so lovely. However, a good menu and would happily come back.

Absolutely brilliant food! Fully recommend the squeeze burger! Lovely atmosphere!

Really lovely food. Had a great evening

Fantastic breakfast this morning. Really enjoyed it, thank you.

Great smoothies, very welcoming and kind staff. Good prices and cool space!

Great breakfast, lovely staff, relaxing feel.

In response to the owner: you have not been open for 2 months, but you certainly were when I went. The covid doesn't change the fact that I was not treated in a right way. Not being able to apologise says a lot as well. I used to go there before and always used to sit outside as I have a dog. However, a while ago, and being by myself, I opened the main door to order a coffee and was told in a very rude way that dogs are not allowed. I replied that I was going to sit outside and was just ordering from the door. I have to say that I have a small dog anyway. However, the member of staff told me that they were doing only take aways? According to the timetable on the door, the place was open, and it was open! But I just left. Surprise surprise! The following day I saw a girl entering there with a german shepperd. Seriously? I will obviously not go back, none of my family either. And there are so many dog friendly and lovely places in Leigh.

Nice atmosphere and good quality ingredients.

'Tinies pop up' at the squeeze great food and service.

Been eating here for over a decade

Really nice food and the staff are polite but service standards have dropped. My table was split (whilst eating and without asking if it was ok) for two other customers which made us all uncomfortable. I ended up leaving half the food. There was room upstairs which I asked for upon arrival but staff said no as I was on my own. A poor experience for a £15 breakfast.

Great mushrooms on toast for brunch - looking forward to trying more of their healthy options and juices.

Hearty & fresh breakfasts, lovely staff, chilled atmosphere. Not accessible for a pram or wheelchair so I just take my walking stick.

Small place but nice food very busy so lucky to get a table

Cosy, small and quirky they do nice coffee also

Had very nice sandwich and coffee, staff very friendly.

Quality breakfast, good options for different diets

Great post-yoga breakfast and smoothies here. Namaste. Ave Satanas!

This place is amazing. The staff are fantastic and could not be more to welcoming. I can't recommend this place more

The staff are very friendly and the tiny spaces gives you are homely vibe. Apart from the slightly high price definitely recommend

Always good quality food nice place

Great food very tasty smoothies great staff

Came into Leigh especially for Brunch at The Squeeze. Clearly a popular place, we weren't able to sit inside so instead took shelter from the rain on a table under the dripping canopy outside. Enjoyed 2 coconut Cappuccinos but sadly had to wait around 40 minutes for our food. The table nextdoor ordered before us, their food arrived whilst we were paying our bill! Staff were advising new arrivals of an hour wait for food, many of whom would turn around again and leave. When it came, the food was good, but not 'worth the wait' good. Despite taking advantage of the complimentary blankets for our outside seat and asking to swap to an indoor table when one became available, new arrivals were sat indoors instead of us. The Squeeze is a small restaurant, perhaps too popular for its own good as it clearly reaches capacity rapidly. I'd like to give some of the other menu options a try as they did look good. Perhaps I'll return at a quieter time...

My favourite local spot! Friendly staff, wide range of smoothies and the mini muffins are amazing!

Excellent food. Great service..brilliant comedy night!!

Really good food (big portions, watch out) and coffee, all at affordable prices. Seating areas are lovely and the staff were spot on. Would go back

Nice food. Polite great service

Only stopped in for a juice. Very nice with choice of extras (wheatgrass etc)

Interesting menu, but really slow service even when not busy. Great food, but don't go there if you're starving

Went to squeeze with 3 of my girlfriends today, it was boiling hot and they were so busy- but all the staff were still smiling and chatty! Food was fresh, healthy and delicious.

Nice breakfast and good choice of smoothies. Great quality food

Fab food and amazing smoothies!!

Finally real food and smoothies great boutique place

Hidden away behind the hustle and bustle of the Broadway is another one of Leigh-on-Sea’s healthy eateries. The Squeeze offers up a range of delicious dishes and juices that are as good for you as they are tasty. The portions are reasonable and the price is commensurate with other such local establishments. Would recommend

Very good if you want a quick bite. Hard seats and a little bit chilly.

What a gem! Incredibly tasty, fresh food that is very well presented and tasty. Staff were also very accommodating.

Great night out really enjoyed it

Good food, service good but the table and menus sticky, needed cleaning. Shame.