The best restaurants in East of England

Town Green Garden Cafe is an absolute gem that has quickly become my go-to spot for both the perfect cup of coffee and a truly delightful experience. The coffee is nothing short of exceptional – rich, flavourful, and brewed to perfection every single time. Whether you're a fan of a bold espresso or a smooth latte, they have mastered the art of crafting the perfect beverage. But it's not just the coffee that keeps me coming back – the food is equally outstanding. Their menu offers a fresh, creative range of options, from delicious pastries to hearty sandwiches, all made with top-quality ingredients and a real passion for flavour. What really sets Town Green apart, though, is the staff. They are simply the best! Engaging, attentive, and always ready with a smile, they make you feel welcome from the moment you step through the door. What I love most is their sense of humour – they are genuinely funny, quick with a joke or a witty remark that adds an extra layer of enjoyment to your visit. It's clear they love what they do, and that energy is infectious. It's rare to find a place that not only serves incredible coffee and food but also creates such a warm and joyful atmosphere. Town Green Cafe is a true treasure – I can't recommend it highly enough!

Such a lovely find. I called ahead and the owners were so friendly and accommodating for me and my guest who is a wheelchair user. The cafe is beautifully decorated with a huge amount to look at. Food and service was 10/10 will definitely visit again. Vegan options available also.

We had visited Sopers House on business and decided to treat ourselves to lunch. What a great choice! The food was absolutely superb - the French Fries were fluffy inside! I am gluten free and it was was easy for me to choose my food without a huge fuss and without feeling I was missing out. I also had a pot of tea whilst my husband was tempted by dessert. It is a long time since we have enjoyed a pot of tea and the relaxing experience of a long lunch.

A wonderful meal! What a treat! Perfectly presented and cooked. We didn't know what to expect but were delighted with everything which we ordered. We cant wait to go again to try more of the specialities on offer! Don't be put off by the lack of prices on the website - that was another surprise, and great value for money. Fellow Norfolk diners you are missing out! Wonderful food at very reasonable prices in comfortable surroundings - We loved it. Thank you to all concerned.

I visited for the first time today with my daughter, we had the pork belly and hummus with flatbread, with pots of tea . The service was amazing, all the staff were so welcoming and friendly and the hummus was so good we ordered extra to take home . I would highly recommend and we will he visiting again soon .

We were staying a short walk from here at Jex Farmhouse B&B, and wanted somewhere to eat within walking distance so we could have a drink and not worry about driving, we booked in advance and we're glad we.did a.some.walkins had to be turned away. The menu has a couple of dishes covering each of the following cuisines, Italian, Spanish, Greek and Enlogsh, as well as a tapas/small plates menu. We had a couple of tapas between us followed by the 'Pastel de Pollo y Chorizo' (Chicken and chorizo pie with patatas bravas, cheese sauce, and salad). The food was absolutely delicious, very tatsy and nice and hot, the hosts were also very pleasent and friendly. We would happily visit again if in the area and sample.some.differnt tapas and other options in the menu. Very hearty portions and good value for money. Lynne & Stephen at Jex, said they reccomended the Olive Tree to their guests and state it is a big improvement on the 'Green Man' and somthing of benefit to the village.

Fabios is amazing. I was in the UK from the US for work and it quickly became my go to place for coffee and breakfast. If you are in Debden, I would recommend stopping.

I was staying in Ipswich for a spa break with friend. We had gone into the town for a shopping spree. As we did not know of anywhere to get a good Sunday roast looked on internet and found Stanley's in Frinton on sea. The welcome, food, atmosphere and staff was amazing

Nicely air conditioned on a hot muggy day, this cafe is so much more than a place to feel comfortable in. The coffee is exceptional and so reasonably priced. A brilliant choice of GF cakes too. We ate local sausage roll and toasted haloumi roasted veg and pesto sandwich. All delicious

We booked a table for a Sunday Carvery and we highly recommend. Great food and great service. Reasonable price too. A lovely treat. We will definately be returning

Central Park Cafe is such a beautiful place filled with such kind and passionate staff. It’s the perfect location to bring your furry friends and I am not joking when I say that your dog will be treated like royalty! Their coffee and food is fabulous, nothing is ever too much trouble and the constant smiles on all of the girls faces just says it all. Special mention to Katie the business owner who never fails to brighten up my mornings!! X - Han

Looking to join a local tennis club so hired a court for an hour one afternoon on a sunday as a guest for my son and I to try it out. Sadly not a good experience. Booking over the phone and initial reception good but on the court we were next to a group of 4 mature men playing a doubles game. My son and I have played for a number of years and are relatively competent players however any time our ball went wide and across their court we were given some pretty nasty looks (despite the fact that we had to return a number of their balls over the hour). I gave my son some tips and a bit of instruction and heard a number tuts and huffs directed our way when I did despite the fact that we heard some pretty colourful language from their court for which we received no apology given that my son is only 9 years old. To be honest it was a very uncomfortable hour and although my son and I did our best to enjoy our game we were made to feel extremely unwelcome by the four men on the other court, who it appeared to me were mature members who didn't like children playing, despite the fact that it is advertised as a family friendly club. When we left the court at the end of our game two of the men looked at us, shook their head and tutted again - I couldn't believe it.As we left the club I decided to mention their behaviour to the young girl on receptio, particularly because my son commented on the men's language, plus I thought she might be as surprised and disappointed as we were. Instead her response suggested it was endemic - she said their attitude and language was because they were playing a game. I suggested that surely the club frowns on that behaviour and she said nothing. I asked if she could feed this back to the management as it has certainly put us off considering joining and she pretty much said and did nothing. So sadly this is not the club for us which is a real shame because on the surface it looks fab, but I think they have some work to do on making it family friendly.

Hired the Strawberry Teapot for Afternoon tea on Sunday 1st for my uncle’s 80th birthday. Was a breeze to organise. India and the staff were helpful with allergies and vegetarianism and the food was lovely! A delicious afternoon tea at The Strawberry Teapot combined with a trip down the river with the lovely people at the Stour River Trust made for a perfect day! Thank you!

We were on holiday & decided to try , so glad we did , the pizza was absolutely delicious, lovely & thin , so tasty , wish I had ordered more as it was so good ..Also the Chocolate Orange Cheese was so fresh & mourish ..the couple that run the pop up seem really lovely too .A must when it's in your area..

What a gem. Great food, lovely staff, and good value. Can also buy store cupboard and cleaning items at good prices. Also there is parking in front.