The best restaurants in Halstead St Andrew's Braintree East of England

Visiting Halstead as a stopover before a family wedding in the local area, we arrived at lunchtime looking for somewhere to eat. A local suggested The Little Book Cafe. We both selected a breakfast as we were very hungry caterpillars or should that be Bookworms? We were not disappointed. A really genuine welcome, friendly service, excellent quality hot food and drinks. We could not have done better. Tucked away just off the main street in Halstead, opposite the Baptist Church, we would recommend this for a visit.

Amazing place, the food was incredible and the owners are so lovely! They allowed me to hire the venue for an afternoon tea party for a surprise baby shower and they truly went above and beyond with it! Everyone was commenting on how incredible the food was (there wasn’t much left!) and how friendly but professional the staff were! Will definitely be in touch again for future events and family outings as they also provide high chairs for babies/toddlers which is so helpful as I have twin toddlers so it’s great to know they can be safe while we all enjoy a drink and some cake! Thank you Torsbeanie!

What a fantastic evening hosted by darraline Tasting german wines with fantastic food and firends. Darraline are such good entertainers and hospitality experts everything they provide is theater. Food was FANTASTIC one hell of a spread they put on for sure and totally unexpected. I would highly recommend booking darraline to host your private events you will not be disappointed. Left feeling full content and looking foward to the next one. Thanks guys

Nick served us a great bap!! Chelsea cooked, and both served us with smiles and courtesy, despite being on the verge of closing. Would definitely stop here for pleasant service and good tasting breakfast!! Thank you 😊

A fantastic place to eat! our show have had many a meeting in here and we cant wait to go back!

Delicious food, great service and really lovely friendly staff. I would highly recommend

Fantastic food. High quality and enjoyed by all. Wish I had ordered more!! burger was unbelievable!!

Delicious food and good portions too...... curry for breakfast?

Food is so fresh and amazing im 9rs old and i was going to get my lunch there so friendly 😃 I highly recommend

Went with a party of Ten for Our Nieces 10th birthday , food was amazing and the kids absolutely loved it ….couldn’t do enough for us will definitely come back what a Great Find , Highly Recommended….Thank You see you soon Phil & family What

We had an amazing meal here and will definitely be back. The staff are extremely friendly, the service is quick, and the food is delicious.

I just adore this bakery. The staff are so very friendly, you feel welcome as soon as you walk in the door. The cakes/scones are fabulous, tea is in a little pot with a cozie, such a great touch. The prices are so very reasonable, you cannot beat this bakery/tearoom. I love it.

Had a wonderful meal in there this evening service was very good 👍 defo go in again x

I recently had the pleasure of dining at IMJAI in Halstead, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish! The food was exceptionally delicious—each dish packed with authentic Thai flavors, and you could tell everything was made with care and high-quality ingredients. The heat and spice were just right (though I may have gone a bit overboard with my choice—totally my fault, haha!) very spicy The service was warm and attentive, with the staff going out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed. To top it off, they offered a lovely discount on the bill, which was a nice surprise and made the already great value even better. The atmosphere of the restaurant was cozy and inviting, making it the perfect spot for a relaxed, enjoyable meal. Whether you're a fan of spice or prefer something milder, IMJAI is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommend

This is my go-to takeaway. Generous portions and super tasty every time. Friendly staff when I go in and efficient delivery when I don't feel like going out. Win win!