The best restaurants in Springfield North Chelmsford East of England

We just got back from a children's Halloween party with two of our grandchildren at the Gardner's and as ever the event was superbly run by Lee, Wendy, Sarah and the team, nothing was too much trouble. We actually messed up and missed the booking deadline for the party but the team bent over backwards to accommodate and entertain our grandchildren. How Lee does it I've no idea but the pub manages to cater for all members of the community from sports fans to families, youngsters to OAPS (like us) . We even had a scooter rally a few weeks ago which again was superbly accommodated and as far as I'm aware extremely well run. Our four year old Grandson calls the Gardner's his mates pub (Lee) and I'm guessing that clients of all ages feel the same way. Superb!

Fantastic urban square located cafe. Fully licensed and open all day. One evening for pizza and other evening events. Service great and dog treats if you need them. Thoroughly recommend. Always lively. A bit of urban European cafe society in the middle of Springfield!

We stopped for a quick coffee and something to eat. I asked for a lemon muffin. The young man behind the counter said they didn't have any in stock. He looked like he wasn't really interested and was in autopilot. We had our coffee and as we were about to leave I noticed that they were fully stocked with muffins. Not the end of the world, but wasn't the most helpful service that day.

I’m not one to leave a review but the practices that are in place are unhygienic and dangerous. Guy standing on the counter ‘cleaning’ in his socks cleaning out the vents on the ceiling with dust and crap coming out and landing exactly where they were prepping the pizzas. Not only this but spraying sanitiser in the air as well from his cleaning potentially landing on food.

BEWARE This fish and chip shop has seriously gone down hill. Having had a takeaway on a few occasions we decided to have a Sunday lunch with friends. Having collected our order we were back home in under 4 mins. The haddock was ok if somewhat meatless but the chips……absolutely disgusting. They were rock hard and inedible…possibly re cooked. At the prices this establishment charges you expect perfection. It used to be great….now it’s one of the worst if not the worst in Chelmsford. Avoid and spend your hard earned cash somewhere else.