The best restaurants in East of England

Lovely coffee and cookies! Very friendly and helpful staff, lovely setting. Would highly recommend. Have tried various coffees and all are excellent 😊

Arrived at twelve thirty and were told they were not ready asked us to come back. Asked if we could have a bubble tea at least the answer was no. Vintage car show on that day.... they should have ready and waiting for customers..

We had a wonderful lunch at Cheerful Chai. It was relaxing and the food and service were fantastic. The food was freshly cooked and hot. The menu was great. Most importantly, the cakes all looked delicious and tempting!! I selected the carrot cake, which was lovely, but I was tempted to go back for more!! (I resisted, because I was full!). We didn’t feel in any way rushed, even though it was busy and near to closing time. Cheerful Chai is a great asset for Broomfield, although I’m quite sure people travel here from further afield.

We have been away on holiday for 3 weeks, came back and the first thing we did…. Order a proper pizza from James and MJ. Just the best pizza you will eat.

Alpesh and all the staff are helpful knowledgeable and friendly … and the food is a delight- a relatively small selection of dishes available, all delicious.

We visited for coffee and cake as it had been recommended to us . We had barista coffee which was good and not too strong . Americano and a skinny cappuccino . My hubby had a warm sausage roll, pastry cooked well with flavour filled sausage meat. I had lemon drizzle cake which was a decent portion. It was moist and not too dense with plenty of flavour. Staff were friendly and they bring the order to your table. Seating inside and out. They do rolls and they do pizzas in the evening(haven’t tried these)

I have been going to Hudson's since it opened about three years ago. The coffee is good and is tested for taste by the staff before it opens to ensure that customers get the best taste from their coffee. The tea is also very good there is a large selection and I like the tea pots as you can remove the strainer so that the tea doesn't get too strong. The cakes are home made and are all delicious, they make homemade gluten free cakes which are fabulous. The staff and volunteers are always happy to help and support where needed. The toilets are always fresh and clean The disabled toilet and baby change room is also clean and large. Since Covid the social distancing has been very well thought out and is amazing and the routine is set to ensure that every one is as safe as possible. It is not only useful for friends to meet but for family's who can bring a buggy into the building and park it beside your table without any issues. For the elderly there is plenty of space for wheelchairs, sticks and other equipment. It is an all round customer good experience. Would love it to be open on Saturdays. I have noticed there are bike racks outside and plenty of parking.

Good food from Bari, execellent portions, crisp service and very authentic. The panzerotto in the oven, Calzone style is superb value at approximately £5!!!! Great service and staff b or tri-lingual. Nice atmosphere. Fab range of food on menu and very modern Italian cooking, unlike some restaurants in Bedford and environs. Well done! Bravissimi tutti! Maggie

Sadly disappointed. Wanted a couple of pots of whelks but advised we’re still frozen. As were the prawns & cockles. It was 1pm.Chise to have a bag to go. While waiting asked for 2 oysters to enjoy at the small stand up table. Oysters were opened and prepared and offered to me on nothing. I asked if there was a plate and after waiting the oysters were again offered this time on top of a square metal pot of ice. They were delicious. I also noticed how other customers had the same frozen issues with one electing to have crab/fish sticks. The sticks were picked up by hand and bagged as the gent serving did not seem to know another way.

It is not bad as a community place to help many people in need. The food and drink was nice but ee would like our meals close to same time.

The best Pakistani / Punjabi food I’ve ever tasted! Would highly recommend the saag! 😍

If the managers reading this can you comment on when you are likely to reopen for the public, particularly for the plants.

What a truly fabulous old fashioned pub with very welcoming landlady Anni and her customers, especially Janet and Peter, when we joined in Quingo yesterday afternoon. It was thrilling to win the picture quiz. The room was warm and cosy due to its great wood burner stove. The complimentary sandwiches were an added bonus! Thank you so much for the welcome and will join you all again in the New Year.

Excellent place. Excellent food, excellent staff,large meeting room,fresh ground coffee, selection of teas. Luxury food. Extremely clean

Top quality 5* food. Delicious, stunningly presented, hot and perfectly cooked. Amazing waiting staff too. Thank you 👍