Tiffin's Tea Emporium in Babergh - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Such a friendly tea/coffee shop! Amazing cakes! Quirky little rooms! Tea pots and pretty little tea plates! Home made delicious cakes!

I bought the sausage roll and q spiced maple latte. ABSOLUTELY DIVINE. they asked me to let me know the verdict. I had cinnamon on the top and it was to die for. My next shift I will be getting another latte definitely! Sausage roll was flaky, quite big. Similar to the homemade ones my mother makes. This place tastes like home, with workers who are diligent and kind. Kudos to those that work there. Keep up the good work.

I had a lovely pot of tea and tea cup the gluten free cakes are different eg pear and almond, lemon curd Victoria sponge, thanks for a friendly experience

Won’t be revisiting shame because the cakes looked good. Unfortunately they were dry and we couldn’t finish them. Wasted money.

Just spent a very pleasant lunchtime in the welcoming courtyard garden . Brilliant service with a smile and the most delicious Sourdough cheese and onion toastie.

We were very pleased with this place. Stopped on our way back home. Fresh and very tasty cakes! Great coffee and very very friendly staff. We took some of food with us to treat our friend too so they now where to get good coffee and fresh cakes from. Thank You. We will be going back for sure.

Brilliant. Just brilliant. Huge warm welcome, lovely cake. Super coffee. Everything was just 100%. Would thoroughly recommend Tiffins.

A friendly café with delicious freshly made cakes baked on the premises. A couple of tables outside, ideal for those with four legged friends.

I’ve made Tiffins my destination if I’m going any where near Long Melford. She does great cakes and excellent toasted sandwiches. Her fillings are top notch. She and her staff are lovely. And I’ve never been cold 🥰

Not a good experience, Maybe it was just a bad day but we will not return. I did not enjoy the food, It was cold in the cafe. A and M

Popped in before going on to Melford Hall. We had sandwiches which were made with good, fresh ingredients. Tea and coffee were nice too. Definitely recommend.

Beautiful cakes and what a lovely service from the staff! Fabulous for families will be visiting again very soon

Highly recommended. Will 100% be going back and taking the family. The cakes are delicious and have very friendly staff!

We made a trip specifically to Tiffins Tea & Coffee House after it being recommended to us by many friends, and so glad we did! The most delicious array of cakes, we had yummy Victoria sponge cake, coconut cake and a donut. 10/10 would recommend yummy! 😋

I tried to raspberry & coconut cake and apple cake today and they were delicious. I will definitely be going back for more cakes. I highly recommend!

Had planned on going to the Long Melford Tea Room but it was shut for staff holidays. What a pity… On entering we were brusquely told that dogs only allowed outside. OK not a problem. When asked could we have a menu please we’re told...

Stopped here mid-cycle and hit the spot! Great coffee, lovely friendly service and phenomenal cake selection!! I'll be stopping again soon.

Visited with my husband enroute to Lavenham. Lovely little coffee shop, excellent coffee. A fantastic selection of savoury and sweet treats available, the main issue was choosing as they all looked so tempting!

Came on a Saturday sat in a very peaceful courtyard they gave a lovely selection of savoury food and very yummy selection of cakes would definitely come back here, the hardest bit is finding a car space to park your car

15th Jan 22 Stopped here for a tea & cake break, staff friendly and welcoming ,happy clearly love there work, absolutely delicious cakes, pot of proper tea with t strainer ,such a choice of cakes and snacks , Was told by one of the staff...

I would have gone to the cafe nearby but being a Tuesday it was closed so two doors down was Tiffin and am I glad I went in! I ordered a salt beef sandwich with pickle and mustard and a coffee from a very friendly...

Popped into Long Melford on the way home from Sudbury for a much needed Coffee, found this little gem, lovely atmosphere, wonderful staff and amazing cakes. I had a hot chocolate and ordered a slice of coconut cream cake, both absolutely delicious and they are...

Stopped after walk from sudbury,needed a coffee..wasn't disappointed capaccino was very good...cakes look wonderful but too naughty for me lol

Popped in for Tea and Cake. A lovely selection of Cakes all looking delicious. Went later in the day, so the selection for Vegan was limited, but still able to find something yummy to eat. The Hot chocolate with Cream and Marshmallow was amazing. Would...

The food is lovely from the sausage rolls, sourdough toasted sandwiches and lovely brioch doughnut good service and lovely friendly staff would definitely recommend and go back

Called in for more wonderful cake and great service. We have not been since last September, due to lockdown etc. Everything was the same as we remembered it. Amazing ! I was extremely impressed that the staff even recognised us after such a long gap....

Found this tea room by accident whilst driving through Long Melford. Great service, really fresh and tasty food and the tea was superb - house blend. My wife had the Gluten Free choc cake and rated it as best she's tasted. So many GF foods...

A wonderful first visit with my daughter and her 5 month old plus my dog, Coco. Lovely staff and the food was fabulous! Comfortable seating in the courtyard. A place we look forward to revisiting. Pulled pork grilled sandwich as well as ham and cheese...

The highlight of this visit was the sausage roll. At my age I’ve sampled a few and this was the best ever ! Good service and reasonable prices, really enjoyed it here. Would thoroughly recommend it.

Having gone in for a coffee I was pleased to hear I could have a Gluten Free Cream Tea as the cakes looked lovely but hoped the fact those serving behind the counter weren’t wearing their face masks properly didn’t reflect how the food would...

We ate here last year and on a visit to Kentwell hall in Long Melford sought this tearoom out again . We were not disappointed . There are numerous cakes and bakes to choose from - all freshly made in house and portions are generous...

OMG! The best cakes ever! We just couldn’t decide - Percy Pig Blondies, Biscoff Blondies, traditional fudge cake and lots more. The smoothies were also delicious. Worth making a detour for.

Excellent! Swift friendly service, delicious food pretty courtyard. The cakes looked good but we resisted!! Recommended.

A really lovely welcome. Cheerful service and gorgeous food. We sat in the courtyard and it was very pleasant. Would recommend.

Delighted to have found Tiffin's, the staff were lovely and the food was very good. Excellent vegetarian option. We will definitely return and would happily recommend it to others.

What a great find, lovely cheery service and fantastic toasties with great tea and coffee. First week post lockdown and we sat in the Courtyard in the light rain, but it didn’t dampen the hosts enthusiasm nor the tastiness of the food.

Called in here for a coffee and cake, as we had been viewing property in the area. The cafe was clean and the girls serving were very well presented, with immaculately applied make up. The service was extremely friendly and they were happy to have...

We had the bestest cake in this lovely coffee shop, very friendly helpful staff, delicious cakes and lovely courtyard and little rooms with tables. What a find, real homemade cakes, soooo lovely! Everywhere was sparklingly clean, including toilets. Well worth a pit stop if mooching...

Lovely coffee shop - great food, good coffee, nice atmosphere and lovely staff - we will definitely be back again.

The café is very small with a small front room, one very warm back room and an upstairs eating area which was a bit characterless. The tea was loose leaf and served in a pot and the cakes were lovely.

Found this place here on tripadvisor. Went out for a Sunday morning drive. Superb find, quirky little place, really nice atmosphere, we enjoyed tea, coffee and cake which was delicious and the friendliest welcome you could wish for. Would most certainly visit again 10 out...

Fantastic food, value and welcome. Quiche was amazing as was the cake. Highly recommended if in the area. Great host as well, very welcoming

We had a lengthy lunch here consisting of sausage roll, panini, cheese scone and victoria sponge and coffee and walnut cake. All just fabulous. The staff are lovely and welcoming too.

We came here while waiting for a bus. Had lovely loose leaf tea and lemon drizzle cake. It's a funny place - lots of little spaces, but very charming and I would go back.

Called in for coffee after our walk from Sudbury as we remembered how good this was previously. We were not disappointed there was a very warm welcome and our coffee and cheese scones were brought to our table promptly. The cheese scones had been warmed...

Have only been once so far but cant wait to go again.. large slices of really well made home made cake and a fab choice of cake too including nice looking gluten free cakes. Sat in the courtyard on a warm day and it was very pleasant. I saw they also do meals and alcohol evenings which I cant wait to try next

Eight of us called in on a return walk to Sudbury.The place is a delight. Such friendly staff. Lovely choice of light food and wonderful cakes. The whole place is clean and fresh and tastefully decorated. The toilet, strangely , had to be mentioned. Superb We shall return

A lovely clean and friendly. As for the service, fantastic, the decor is great the tea and cakes..so many to choose, and the pasties and Panini's all look appetizing. Had to show a lot of self control. Well worth the visit..

On holiday we went to Long Melford for the day. The pubs in the area only did Sunday roasts which we didn't want. Saw this place open and we went in. What a lucky find. Bacon and Brie rolls with a pot of tea for two. Delicious.

Beautiful food, generous portions, great hospitality and a fair price. Could not recommend highly enough.

Lovely little cafe Cheery service Good coffee and cake Nice little sitting areas Modern decor Would recommend

A very welcoming typical village tearoom serving tea, coffee, light snacks and cream teas. We called in mid-morning for coffee, the coffee was good and served with a friendly smile.

Our regular tea room stop. Very generous and tasty cake portions. Lots of choice. Great staff very friendly. Good value for money. Contemporary setting on High Street tastefully done.

Popped in for tea and cake. Lovely helpful staff. Cakes were delicious, would highly recommend. The coffee & latte cake was scrumptious.

After a meal out with a friend we stumbled upon this little gem of a wine bar. Been done up beautifully with a fabulous atmosphere. The waiter went beyond to make us comfortable and the owner just added to it with welcoming chit chat and a very easy going manner. We were only having after dinner coffee but ended up having desert too which was the best decision of the night... stunning! Totally recommend you pop in for a cheeky cheese board and a large glass of wine. Amazing.

Sunday, heading back from Harwich on 100 mile loop, I decided to ignore stops in Bures and Great Henny and cycle through to Tiffins as always been a great food stop on previous visits. A solid three hour stretch and I arrived just at closing time – however I wasn't disappointed as the owner went out of his way to provide me with hot sausage roll, red onion chutney, lemon drizzle cake and soft drink and a cookie for later. All of which was delicious!

We went for a walk in Medford country park and came here for feeding and watering. Wide range of cakes, we had cream tea. The owner came out into the garden to see how we and if we enjoyed the food and drink, we really enjoyed our visit. :-)

we had an order issue where it got lost and a gentle word was instantly rewarded without asking an upgrade on the coffee ordered. We sat outside in the small rear courtyard but room inside if it rains but not a lot. Lots of nearby competition but would go back

We popped in for a late breakfast / early elevenses, whilst walking through the village.

Came for lunch. They don’t do sandwiches! What they did have was a great selection of interesting panini, ciabattas and bagels alongside sausage rolls and pasties. They looked great. We had a pastrami bagel and a mozzarella, pesto and tomato panini. Then we had cake. WOW! Coffee cake Fabian’s an amazing vanilla and peach confection. Apparently baked fresh every morning and we could taste that! Good coffee and the place had a licence so wines etc. available. May go back for the gin events every Friday and Saturday evening. Very friendly staff. Lots of places to sit, including a secluded back garden. Great find!

Went to Tiffins new wine bar on the first night. Lovely staff, well thought-out wine and drinks list and generous cheese and charcuterie boards. Sitting in the last rays of sun in the courtyard, we could easily have been abroad. Several people asked for pudding and were provided with cake and brownie, gratis, although no puddings were on the menu. You deserve to make a go off things. We will be back!

Lovely afternoon tea with home made cakes to die for. Lovely courtyard to sit in as well. Staff very friendly and helpful. A little gem.

Great place to bide a while and enjoy tea and home made cake.The staff are very welcoming and friendly.

Removed table service, which is disappointing when out with friends. Limited to what is in counter, and no longer any hot breakfasts served. Great cakes but won’t be a regular venue for Saturday catch ups.

Lovely family atmosphere with very welcoming staff Ellie and Skye, best cake in town. Highly recommend, time well spent ❤️❤️.

What a delightful place, lovely staff, great surroundings and amazing food and drink, simply perfect for a pit stop when exploring Long Melford.

Unfortunately for us Tiffins is not dog friendly but we we’re swayed by the cheerful staff and scrumptious cakes. We sat outside and enjoyed coffee and cake. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good Coffee.

Visited for lunch and was very disappointed. We were instructed to find a table and then come back to order our food and drinks at the counter. Having found a table upstairs we then had to go back downstairs to order and pay for food, for the price you are charging a little service would be nice.

We visit Tiffins most Sundays as such a welcoming place with great coffee, amazing home made cakes and ambient atmosphere.

Nice trip to Long Melford, best Lemon drizzle cake and a Pot of tea what more could you ask for. Thank you

Very pleasant tearoom with friendly, helpful staff. Dog friendly. We had Brie and onion jam toasties which were stuffed with filling and had side salad. Tasty and good value. Superb cake.

Such a shame that it was the 3rd time we have been in the 6 months and received a really unwelcoming reception. The cakes are always wonderful but the past few times we have been it has made us feel like they didn’t want us in there- they even suggested we had takeaway as there wasn’t tables available even though there were at least 3 tables free. Such a shame as we used to adore tiffins and like to keep trying to support but now starting to think about it...

A bewilderingly good selection of cake and the best coffee I have had in a long time. We sat out in some unexpected February sunshine with the most enormous slabs of cake - what’s not to like!

Loved the new look and new menu. Great food and lots of prosecco. Fab platter of cheese meats and pickles too 😋

Only popped in for a coffee but we were so impressed by the friendly welcome and the availability of gluten free sandwiches that we stayed for a light lunch. Unfortunately the display of gf cakes meant that good intentions went out of the window.

Popped in for the first time to get out of the rain and cold and I thank the heavens that it rained as I was walking past,

Visited for a light lunch. Had a sandwich and slice of homemade coffee and walnut cake. Americano coffee was served with hot milk which was a plus. If you want a quick bite to eat with friendly service this is the place to visit

Visited for lunch. A warm friendly welcome. All food great - especially the warm sausage rolls and cheese scones. Cakes fabulous too. Will definitely come again

Great service friendly staff ... food is brilliant. Take away service is fab also great for outside catering.

My family and I have visited this tearoom on several occasions over the last few years and had a very pleasant experience.

We were a party of four adults, a 3 year old and a 10 month old in a buggy. We were told no high chair available and then in the next breath told the buggy had to be left outside as it’s a fire hazard. We were however in the ‘front room’ and had the buggy in an alcove out of the way. Nonetheless we complied and put it in the courtyard out the back. The mother of the child was however very embarrassed at being singled out, staff were quite brash and made us feel unwelcome. We didn’t mind being asked to move it, it was the way they spoke to us. The buggy was going to be used in the absence of a high chair but miraculously thry then found a highchair-type contraption that attached to the end of the table. All sorted. The choice of sandwiches was disappointing. Cake was lovely but as I queued to order it one of the waitresses said to another customer right in front of me that ‘the table in the front room are just leaving so there’ll be somewhere to sit in a moment’. Except we weren’t about to leave, we were ordering cake. When I was served she asked if I wanted it as takeaway! Clearly they wanted us out. It’s such a shame as this place used to be lovely but I fear they only welcome a certain type of clientele. Please note the children were very well behaved and were not at all noisy.

The cake selection can't be faulted, over 20 cakes and 25% of them gf. Liked the layout, with separate rooms on all floors of the house. Large slices of rhubarb cake and pear & almond cake were delicious (and gf) .... looking forward to my next visit to Suffolk so I can return and sample some more!

We popped in to Tiffins for lunch before our Halloweenies afternoon at Kentwell Hall. Our ages ranged from 1 and a bit to nearer 60 and we were made very welcome. There was plenty of choice of sandwiches, paninis etc for both meat lovers and vegetarians alike: the bread was generously thickly cut and very fresh and the fillings were plentiful. Coffee was good and although only one of us managed cake they looked lovely: gluten free options were available. Service was friendly and timely. We weren't rushed and will definitely eat here again.

Having always loved coming here for afternoon tea, when we tried to book this time for 5 of us, we were told they no longer take bookings and no longer do afternoon tea. (Has it been taken over as well as modernized?). We arrived early at 12.00 so we could get a table but on looking at what was available, they had only 1 gluten free panini (two of us are coeliac) and couldn't make any more apparently. They said we've got gluten free cake - well, as it was lunch time, we wanted a sandwich and then our cake - not just cake! Really disappointed and ended up leaving and walking up the road to a tearoom who did have gluten free sandwiches.

Visited with friends and the food is as amazing as ever however being told to move on because they had people waiting for the table was a real downside, it was really uncomfortable, what a shame it tainted our experience.

A lovely cafe to stop for a break. The staff very friendly and the surroundings are well thought out. Coffee and cakes are beautiful. Would definitely recommend.

As two friends looking for a place to stop for coffee, we were delighted with our choice at Tiffins. A great selection was available in the cake cabinet, and we appreciated the excellent coffee. The pleasant ambience made the experience all the more enjoyable, as did the pleasant nature of the lady who served us on arrival.

I enjoyed the beef pasty and coffee cake and coffee. The staff were very friendly and the decor was very stylish.

We were bought this from our family. The scones were warm and delicious. Nice tea rooms, staff very friendly and sitting outside on a sunny day was great. Well worth a visit

We have just had a lovely afternoon in Melford and used a Groupon voucher to have a savoury/sweet afternoon tea at Tiffin’s.

I have been to tiff ins on a few occasions now as I am very happy with not only their food but their hospitality and was happy to go back and see the changes. Must admit I loved the old world quaint look as I am elderly myself !!! But they have really made the place look lovely now. Very modern and are doing different selections of food. All looking very nice. I m not into fancy fillings and just had a pasty and a nice cake and cup of tea. But it was just as nice as before. Lovely young lad served me. Very polite. Have been to many tea rooms inmy 60 something years and have to say these people run it like it should be. Good service nice food. And a warm welcome. And now looking even better.

The new changes are definitely not for the better, such a shame.

lovely atmosphere the staff were very pleasant. We sat in the walled garden which was delightful. It was the best cheese scone I have tasted which included cream cheese and onion relish, the scone was warm. YUMMY

Visited to see the transformation and was so impressed. We loved the old theme but this transformation has lifted this lovely coffee house into a different league! So trendy!

Only stopped by for a tea and ended up ordering a cake and chocolate brownie cake shake - thats right, a shake that is topped with an amazing brownie. This is the only place in Melford serving these amazing delicacies.

The tea was lovely - and they have a wide selection.

Friendly staff. Delicious savoury tea, tastier than your normal cream tea. Will definitely be back. Attractive setting in historical village.

Quirky décor and crockery Friendly staff and good service food and drinks were ok, did not really hit the spot for us

Visited today for the first time and will definitely return. We sat in the small courtyard at the back and enjoyed tea and coffee with fresh scones. My husband was over the moon, real tea leaves, something rarely seen these days. We enjoyed the savoury and the sweet scones. Obviously very fresh and served warm we thoroughly enjoyed them, and the accompaniments cream cheese and chutney and jam and cream were served in small glasses and were the perfect, generous size. The staff were very friendly and made us feel very welcome.

Very nice, sat outside tea and food were nice. Food was well presented, staff were friendly and helpful