Timbers in Colchester

I’ve just had lunch at Timbers with 5 friends today. The service, food and welcome was fantastic as always. The food is great value and is served promptly with a smile! We go to Timbers every Monday and it’s a great way to start the week! Thanks very much to, Ella, Gemma, Maria, Pete and Nicola for looking after us so well. As far as I’m concerned it’s by far the best restaurant in Essex, keep up the good work!

The food is homemade & delicious, whether you go in for breakfast, brunch or lunch. The staff are friendly & helpful in a traditional setting Lou cooks the most delicious full English & an awesome cottage pie. As well as the usual teas & coffees you can also get wine, beers & smoothies.

We had a lovely lunch on a Saturday afternoon, value for money, courtesy of a Groupn voucher which the staff assisted me with the booking beforehand etc. Very friendly and good tasty homemade food. Will definitely visit again!

My nanna, sister and I came to Colchester for a day trip from Southend to look around the shops. After looking online for somewhere to eat we found Timbers: it was the only place to find good traditional home cooked food such as dumplings, cottage pie etc. first feeling when walking in was very homely. A special touch was the board welcoming all visitors to their team, with all their names who are cooking, and those serving the ‘smiles and giggles’. This automatically gave such a warm welcome. All of the ladies up front were more than happy to help, smile and serve. Ella our waitress especially gave her all to us. Along with Gemma in drinks, grace, Millie and Lucy. In the kitchen were Lou, who was wonderful to speak to and made us feel part of the team, along with Pete and Chris. Due to it being Sunday, we had a Sunday roast, we each went for chicken, and we can easily say it is one of the best we have had. All was so fresh and cooked to perfection; made and served with love. To wash it down, we had a great sundae, one lemon meringue, and one Road, was delicious! We would easily travel back to Colchester just to eat here. Wonderful team, wonderful food. Keep it up. From nan, Gemma and Jodie 🤗

Stopped in for breakfast as we have done so a few times before. Service and food is first class! Megan and standard breakfast in the photo.

A really lovely little cafe, with exceptional home cooked food. Staff were friendly and we will definitely return. The chef even attended our table and asked if we enjoyed our meal. I cannot recommend this place enough.

Arrived at 3:30pm on Sunday afternoon. The team were very welcoming and we managed to order 3 roast dinners and a soup very late in the day! Great value roast and didn't feel pressured to leave at 4:00. Would thoroughly recommend!

The staff was very friendly and the food was nice too. Cheers to Lou!! Definitely gonna come back!!

The staff are very friendly and food very delicious.

Amazing experience on Mother’s Day at Timbers. The chef is so talented, her fresh, homemade soup was particularly good! Food to this high standard and presentation is really hard to find in the area, so a must visit if you are in Colchester. Special mention to the absolutely superb front of house team, nothing was too much trouble; They all work extremely hard to not only create a wonderful atmosphere, they are really keen to please and offer each customer a unique and welcoming experience. We will return again very soon! Keep up the good work all 🫶🏻

Amazing Breakfast. Reasonable prices. Staff were fantastic and very accommodating. Had a great banter with waiting and kitchen staff. HAPPY EASTER ALL AND THANK YOU FOR A GREAT BRUNCH! Strongly recommend!

Eggs massively over cooked and cold omelette. Sausage very pepperary. Watery coffee. Staff are very friendly. Do not air by the door awful draft

We have been going to timbers for many many years now but only for breakfast which are superb..we decided to go for Sunday lunch..my wife ordered lamb shank which was very very disappointing.. it was not a lamb shank it was a lamb knuckle which is the fore leg of the lamb.it contains approx 4oz of lamb the rest was knuckle bone...I have been a butcher for 46 years..and have never sold a knuckle bone as a lamb shank..the matter was resolved but £13.95.for a knuckle bone...

Lovely home cooked food and the service was great and good value Definitely recommend to family and friends, excellent

Lovely food, very reasonable price. Very big vegan selection and very good portion kids meals. Staff were lovely. Couldn't ask for more

Absolutely yummy scran. Very friendly waiters and the oat milk is genuine oat milk. YUM YUM IN MY BIG TUM TUM. Would recommend to anyone on this planet.

Such a welcoming atmosphere , we had a delicious brunch , lots to choose from menu. Great service. Thanks to Ella, Tia, Maria ( really!) Pete and Nic.would highly recommend 😊

Good food at reasonable prices Staff friendly and welcoming Did get names but since mislaid and can only recall Grace (apologies to other ladies present) 3 lunches between us: *Ham hock pie *Brie & bacon baguette *Tomato & basil soup All of which tasted wonderful Course there's always one that can manage dessert: *Rocky road sundae (reliably informed VERY good! 😉)

A very friendly, family atmosphere. Delicious food - home-made with love. All reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend.

Food was v good ,with the tweakes we asked for eg, butter separate. Waitress v polite, helpful and chatty.

Good cafe/restaurant in the middle of Colchester with good solid standard food and decent portion's. We have been quite a few times when shopping in the city.

Had a lovely full breakfast the eggs were excellent and brill service would highly recommend

Lovely food. Great staff. Fast service. Packed, as people know the quality. Edit: Feb 2024, still great food and service. The best.

Lovely place to go for breakfast or lunch with a friend. Staff were really friendly and service was so quick even tho they were busy. Food was good, everything cooked fresh.

Timbers has become a staple for my partner and myself, we've tried others but this place keeps on winning. You won't find a more delicious meal, for a better price. End of story! Lovely staff too and I've always been a fan of the cosy interior. Personal recommendation: Beef stew and Dumplings, tastes incredible and always brings back good memories.

Had a wonderful experience, lovely team. The food was delicious. We had a 99th birthday lunch for quite a few if us, there was very little confusion with the meals, everything ran very smoothly. The only downside was the fact the door was a bit small, we also had a wheelchair,and double buggy but had to leave them in the car as there wasn't the room in the upstairs room. They also stayed open a bit over closing time. Would definitely recommend them for the food and service.

Very good quality food and professional service. My first lunch there and I would certainly go there again.

Love Timbers! Homely food, cosy restaurant, lovely staff and not too expensive 💥👊💥

Very good as usual. Value for money. Friendly staff.

First visit to Timbers for a long time (used to visit Colchester regularly). Just as homely as I remember. Glad the herby diced potatoes were still available! Great food, value, service.

First time I have been for breakfast here it was fresh really enjoyed. Sausages tasted great, you can really taste flavours. Can't fault anything great service.

Very nice rustic place, welcoming atmosphere. Food and service top class too. Will visit when I am in the area next. Probably better to call and book during peak (lunch) hours.

Great value, would definitely recommend

Excellent food and service, visiting town from Australia and found this great little Cafe on Google search and was not disappointed. The menu and specials on the day satisfied all in our group and the service we received from the staff was very friendly making us fell welcome, Recommend to all. Thanks Timbers.

Booked a table for 2 for 11am. We arrived at 10:50 and waited to be seen to. I told the staff member we’d booked and she seemed displeased. Another couple arrived behind us and hadn’t booked and were turned away. Once seated, I waited until 11:15 before I had enough of waiting. Staff constantly walking past. Not a single warm welcome, or a hello. I’m not stupid to see that it was busy BUT to not even be offered a drink whilst I waited was just poor, especially for a family run business.

Can not go wrong really, when walked through the door was greeted well, asked if booked we hadn't, even that didn't seem to deter them of finding a table for us. We ordered the English breakfast which comes with a drink, and before we knew it the food was served, that in it self was amazing, v/tasty millie and kat were always very helpful about all we asked about, All in all I we would really recommend the TIMBERS.

Great place to have great food.. something went wrong this time but all sorted.. Still a really nice meal

Good food. Friendly staff. Nice atmosphere.

Sunday roast is very good value (£10 for a beef one) compared to pubs like Greene King ones. Atmosphere is cosy. Lovely wooden beams. Traditional English food. Steak and ale pies etc. They can't do coffees though, but it IS English. Americano, espresso, flat whites, all very weak. But you don't go there for the coffee, so all good. Great staff, very good turn around times and professional. Could probably do with nice lighting (lamps / wall lamps) upstairs but it's still nice anyway.

The food it’s delicious, the staff very friendly and the place it’s very clean. They have very accessible prices. Definitely recommend

Love the food and would go back every weekend

Very cute place, reasonably priced. Suitable for gluten free coeliacs. Amazing syrup pudding! Will be back.

Came here in a party of 7 to celebrate my 30th birthday with the grandparents, and it’s true what they say about the quality of the breakfasts! Absolutely great quality, locally sourced meat and produce, cooked perfectly by Lou and Pete, who even came out to say happy birthday, which was a really nice touch! The waiting staff were amazing and really attentive for such a large table for breakfast, so thank you to Maria, Ella, Tia and Charlotte. Highly recommend Timbers to anyone!

FANTASTIC a party of 4 yes no problem, you okay with being up stairs. when asked whether the milk was oatmilk (ordered) she wasnt sure so she changed it. food was plenty and delicious atmosphere was lively

Me and my partner came here for the first last week and we’re so impressed with how good the food tasted and how lovely all the staff were. We came for breakfast and the portions were really good and the food was just really tasty. We were both surprised how little the bill was considering the quality of the meal and you could tell it was all freshly done. Will definitely be back soon!

There where 7 of us booked in for breakfast to celebrate my sons 30th birthday. We all had a wonderful breakfast the food was fantastic especially the sausages!! All the food arrived together and was lovely and hot. Special thanks goes to Maria and chef Lou who made my son feel really special on his birthday. The trial waitress Charlotte was also very helpful and I hope you keep her on as I’m sure she will be a credit to your already great team.

Great little place with super friendly service and excellent food. Thanks to all the staff.

Best cafe ever the breakfast is the best

I ordered the lasagna and it was not as advertised on their website it came in a silver gravy boat and it was grey liquid and an acrid taste through the mince and no layers just a bowl of slop. I complained and they took dish away and I had a different meal but no compensation was given as also I had to sit and eat my dinner on my own as the people I was with had finished theirs, very disappointed.

Often visit Timbers with friends and family (and sometimes alone), and am always pleased with the food and service. Nice atmosphere, charming setting, and always something new to try!

Great Cafe in the center of Colchester, staff anmre great and the food is really well cooked and caters for allergies.

Once again, I had a really lovely breakfast in here, the staff are lovely and I would really recommend trying it,

Great food at reasonable prices. Love going there

Give these guys a payrise instantly as they deserve it. Saw Lou, Ali & Tia grafting to keep the vibes and grub good. Big up to all the timbers crew. Best £7.50 I've spent in a while.

I was given a voucher as a gift for afternoon tea at Timbers. Myself and my best friend had a lovely time. There was a good selection of sandwiches and the cakes and scones were delicious. The staff were very friendly and accommodating and there was a very welcoming atmosphere in the restaurant. Thank you Tia, Lou, Nick and Maria for looking after us so well! We will definitely return and will recommend to family and friends.

Was having a rough morning until I went to timbers. Lou, Ali, Tia thanks for nice atmosphere and vegetarian breakfast.

Absolutely loved eating here. I happened to order for delivery from them and realised how good they were for gluten free and how good the food was, so made sure I ate in there the next time I was in town. Such a lovely atmosphere, the people who worked there were helpful and friendly and the food was just as good, if not better than I'd had before. They were also really helpful with the gluten free options in the cafe as well. I brought two people with me and they both loved it as well so I am sure we will be back!

Cracking menu, great value, smooth service and professional staff. Best breakfast in Colchester? Probably

The breakfast 100% was perfect but the coffees were terrible, very weak and the young lady seriously needed a lesson in making coffees I didn’t realise anybody could make terrible coffee, also she over charged us so maybe was having a bad morning

Best breakfast in the area for sure.

First visit, used Groupon Voucher. Had issues trying to book both on the Groupon Reservation Platform and the Web Site, but e mailed venue and they called me back. Internal decor is pretty basic, but good selection of dishes available, even though slightly restricted menu using voucher. We both selected the Steak & Ale Pie, which was a great choice, beef was tender and delicious tasting. We both enjoyed our afters, I went for the Apple Crumble and Custard and my DW went for the Chocolate Brownie and Ice Cream, both received top marks. Great value for money, and can see why this is a very popular informal venue.

Delicious home cooked food. Excellent value for money. great atmosphere and service. We are regular customers to Timbers and highly recommend it.

Always a frwat place to visit great food great price

Excellent little cafe. Good full breakfast and reasonable prices

They do a brilliant breakfast. The big breakfast is amazing value for money. Also can substitute items too if you don't want certain items. Aways impressive food and service. Highly recommended!

We arrived with our Groupon booking, the young lady said they're closing at 3pm instead of 4pm, it was a Sunday as they had no booking. They accommodated us by letting us stay and use the voucher, we had a lovely two course meal, my partner couldn't buy another Cider as they had already cashed up so did feel a little put out and rushed at times. But good food the staff were nice.

Best chicken Caesar salad and lovely staff very clean and a lovely vibe overall. 😊

I had the veggie breakfast which was cooked to perfection. All of the staff were welcoming, friendly and helpful and provided great service.

Awesome cafe with super friendly staff who took their time to tell me where to find gluten-free beer. Thank you guys!

Great place to have a meal. Very nice food and a nice cosy astrosphere.

Had Sunday lunch here and wasn’t disappointed. Stunning service and the food was incredible. Definitely going back. Thanks so much!

Went for lunch at Timbers again today. Great again

Came in for hangover queue. Was drawn to the mega but opted for the big. Eyes bigger than belly. Get the negative out of the way first. Plate was too small. That meant bacon, mushies and tomato had to sit on the beans. What is that all about. Bean juice should always be separate from the other items. Fortunately, the quality of the ingredients overcame the beans touching. Sausages were amazing. You know its going to be good when you're given decent sausages. Bit too dark in there for an old boy like me. Would I breakfast here again? Oh hell yeah.

We had an intimate group booking for lunch after my daughter's christening and Ali was very helpful in planning the set menu. The staff helped us put up some balloons and banners and they are all lovely! We enjoyed the food as well! Definitely a place to come back to!

An absolute 'gem of a cafe'....excellent all round and extremely good value.

Fantastic food, great staff, what more can I say, well worth a visit.

Haven't been for awhile but still a great place to eat.

Great meals and the staff are always friendly and welcoming

The best beef stew and dumplings. We will be going back soon to try the rest of the menu.

Staying nearby and went here for breakfast twice . Really nice food and friendly staff . Will come again next visit.

Delicious meals prepared and served by friendly and welcoming staff, in a cosy traditional atmosphere. Totally worth visiting :) Vegan English breakfast option available.

Always love coming here had a breakfast on thursday was delicious food came out hot. Staff always friendly and polite 😊 will be back soon!

The English breakfast was perfect.

Great food, great service and very quick! To say im full is an understatement! 10/10

We had a bit of a wait to be seen and seated even though there was noone infront of us. However once seated, the food was absolutely amazing, and would recommend and will be returning.

I had a fantastic full English breakfast, the price was very reasonable for the quality you get, the staff are all friendly so thank you to Ella,MariaCharlotte for front of house service and thanks to the chef's Lou and Nicola . Great atmosphere Great food I will be returning 😊

A place we visit for a break from shopping. Always good food well presented by friendly staff 27.223 nothings changed

Such a cosy and welcoming place! Spent the most lovely afternoon here, the food was amazing and the cherry hot chocolate was just incredible!! Lily was amazing at serving our table. Such a lovely girl welcomed us with a big smile and made sure that we had everything we needed to have the best experience. Will definitely be coming back, thank you Timbers:)

Very nice,loved it look for picture of Cafe on google before you go as sign not very visible hanging in window

Top quality food. Friendly Family atmosphere. Quaint, old traditional style.

Best value breakfast in town, all staff really polite and helpful.

Excellent all day breakfast, sausages were excellent quality, service was great and very quick from order to table. Food was very hot and fresh. Staff were attentive. Would highly recommend.

My favourite place to eat in Colchester. Has good GF options

Food was lovely and service was also. 10/10

Had the brunch of the menu. It was very tasty and good value. The staff were very friendly

Cute, cozy café that I'd been wanting to visit for a while. My husband and I went for lunch recently. The servers were all friendly and polite, the interior was cozy and the prices were reasonable. Unfortunately, our experience with the food was not great. I had a quiche, which did not have a pie crust but rather a bread-like crust that I had not expected and that I did not like much. However, it tasted pretty okay. My husband had a burger, which was just a slab of meat with a bit of garnish in a bun with nothing extra and the meat tasted very processed and was chewy and hard to eat; he couldn't finish it. Our food experience was very disappointing as I know this place has lovely reviews and seems to be quite popular. I want to try it once more in case we just went on a bad day but I'm not sure my husband is willing to after a pretty bad experience unfortunately.

My family and I love this venue for breakfast, always great food and service.

Sunday Breakfast... Perfect Full English, Excellent service from Ella (nothing too much trouble) Highly recommended

This is my favourite spot for breakfast...Nice food..Nice service...Nice place...Nice staff and nice price.....

Nice, clean, cosy, affordable little cafe. Been dozens of times now and always consistent, friendly staff and good sized portions