The best restaurants in East of England

Delicious coffee and food, with a good range of healthier alternatives. Always very accommodating to allergies or intolerances with a range of options.

We had the loveliest afternoon tea here today.My husband is a coeliac..l asked in advance if we could have ALL G Free sandwiches as I’m not a big bread eater..husband can eat mine..but l wanted “ ordinary “ sweet goodies..no trouble…it has defeated many restaurants In the past. I really enjoyed the cakes..real home made sponges etc…the scone..to die for. They also do weddings..wakes..plus walk in food. The owner & her assistant were really nice..we felt very relaxed. Thank you very much x

Lovely cafe. Always a pleasure to eat here. The owners are very friendly and we are warmly greeted each time we visit with a nice chat too. The food is delicious and freshly prepared. Can honestly say we have enjoyed every meal we have had here. This is our number one cafe to have lunch. The little talk burger is thoroughly enjoyed by my husband as is the eggs royal. On the whole we feel it’s the best cafe in Leigh-on-sea and definitely worth a visit.

Wow!! Amazing find! Location - don’t let the location out you off, it is unusual, but let’s face it if it was in the middle of Cambridge the prices would be ££££. It is hidden away and doesn’t offer great curb appeal. BUT and it’s a big but hopefully you’re not looking for a nice location/building as a priority when looking for good food/service. The welcome and service was second to none! So friendly and welcoming. It felt like visiting a family friend’s home. The food was fresh, perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. All the food combinations worked perfectly and every single plate was extremely tasty. We will definitely be returning and I recommend highly to any foodie lover.

Another fantastic meal at Laurel House. Everything was absolutely delicious. The kids all had burgers which they loved and I had chicken which had an excellent peri peri kick! The chips are amazing!!

I have had the pleasure of savoring Thai food across Europe and America, but Kat's Thai food stands out as the absolute best! Each dish was expertly crafted, with perfectly cooked rice, proteins, and veggies. The flavors and textures transported me to a homemade culinary experience. Kat's has earned a spot on my Christmas dinner menu this year! 😁Highly recommended!

This cafe was so lovely! From the beautiful decor to the fab service, me and my mum were so impressed! We were both served quickly- we had toasties and a hot drink each, which tasted delicious, and the plates that the food was served on had a lovely flowery design. Also, the toilets were clean and nicely decorated.

What a great place. Terrific ambience and tasty authentic food. Andrea was the perfect host, will definitely be returning.

Absolutely fantastic place for food and/or coffee. This place is run by WONDERFUL staff. The chef has a real passion for food. The Saturday night foraging menus are something to write home about. We enjoyed every single bite- Thank you

Had a superb Sunday lunch today with friends. High quality, excellent value and faultless service. Would not hesitate to recommend and will look forward to returning again soon.

Truly authentic Italian style cocktail bar. Loved it! We will come here again. Recommend the platters to share and spritz

We’re looking for somewhere for an easy lunch- this place looked Inviting so we went in. A warm welcome we received and were swiftly seated at a table by the window. Menu was VAST - 3 of us chose 3 different pizzas- margarita, Pepperoni and shroomz ( shroomz was Incredible!!!) Lovely to watch the pizzas Being prepped and cooked whilst enjoying our drinks. Pizzas arrived swiftly, beautifully cooked and delicious!!!! Would visit daily if we Loved in Sherringham but we were only here for a weekend break- But when we are next back they will be too Of my list!!!!

This is a dog friendly cafe that services excellent homemade food at very reasonable prices with great service. Great soup, quiche, scones and homemade sausage rolls.

Amazing ice cream! A big bonus for us was that it was suitable for our nut-allergic son, who almost never gets this sort of ice cream treat. The lady was very knowledgeable about her ingredients as it’s homemade, and made sure she got a fresh scoop for him too. He declared it the best ice cream ever! The coffee was also delicious, piping hot & served in beautiful eco-friendly cups with different designs. Highly recommend and not just for the summer, the hot chocolate looked amazing too and there was a lovely selection of gifts in the shop.

Harpenden has no shortage of ahem coffee shops. But coffee here is head and shoulders above the rest. This haven tucked just off the High Street is where I go, particularly if I’ve been travelling; to rest my gyros and remind me what good coffee tastes like. Always a warm welcome from Damien and his crew. Highly recommend this place!