The best restaurants in Tiptree Colchester East of England

Just recently moved to Tiptree and called in for a coffee and Bakewell tart. Both were delicious. Friendly staff & good service.

I saw Coffee Crate on trip advisor and decided to take a drive and try out. good free parking. Friendly reception at the counter with all the lovely bakery coffee smells of the hard work going on in the kitchen out the back. We were seated in good time (one waitress) she was already pinging backwards and forwards with tickets and plates. We were taken next door where we had a choice of two tables as they were nearly full, nice atmosphere, cosy, seats were okay for the duration, tables, cutlery, glasses, cups were clean and shiny. The seating area is dog friendly, which is great for me as I love doggies and a beautiful flower Wall and matching theme looks modern. Food come out in good time presentation as expected was quite big portions Fresh bouncy bread, crisp salad and tasty crisps. Coffee was good frothy cappo and cold drink as expected, we were left feeling full and had a lovely time and felt the price was very reasonable. Overall a lovely little gem don't change! we will be back.

We have eaten breakfast, BBQ and lunch here before but we booked for Sunday lunch and certainly weren’t disappointed! We enjoyed starters (plenty of variety) and a fantastic mixed roast with all the trimmings. Meat was cooked to perfection and homemade gravy a real treat. Food and drinks are very reasonably priced and the pub is welcoming and lively. We will be back 😊

Had brunch in the cafe yesterday, a sausage and bacon sandwich with a pot of tea for one. The tea was weak, even after leaving to brew, the sandwich was cold and greasy. Unfortunately with a friend who doesn't like to complain but definitely not a pleasant experience. I will not be repeating the experience

Great place. Warm, friendly, comfortable and welcoming. The food was great, very tasty and reasonably priced. The staff were very attentive and chatty. We will return.

Visited this cafe for a quiet coffee while my other half had her hair at the salon across the road. This is a typical 'greasy spoon cafe', and I mean that in a good way. It is a clean, simply presented establishment, providing traditional no thrills food, served by helpful friendly staff. The real indicator to the quality of the food, is the continuous stream of patrons coming in for breakfast, construction workers, locals who from conversations going on are regular visitors. On this first visit I only had coffee, 2 excellent espressos, breakfast nexttime. If you are in the area it is worth a visit.

We ordered take out from here. Arrived a few minutes after told to and we were made to wait for another 25 minutes. The food was good. But we were charged twice for an item and now can’t get through to them on the phone to resolve.

Very disappointed in the batter, had been sitting a while, soft and chewy, not crispy like it should be. Fish was dry. Won't be using this place again.

We’ve been going to Wongs for at least 30 years, first Tim and now Tom. Lovely food and always ready on time. Tom recognises who I am as soon as I say hello. I would definitely recommend them.😃

We had a delicious meal at Ken and Debbie, the food was very good. A lovely, friendly and hospitable couple! Thank you Ken and Debbie 🤗

Best food I have ever had out of tiptree and will keep going back. Service is great and staff are always talkative to pass the time

Had a lovely price of rock and chips well cooked tasty thank you so often when you try somewhere new it's disappointing not here!

If I could give 10stars I would!!! Absolutely lovely lovely people who work here, always so friendly and kind! No matter if I get a delivery or pick up the food is always hot and genuinely would not go anywhere else! I think I've tried pretty much everything on the menu by now aha! Also the staff when above and beyond to help me and even bring my food to My car outside as I couldn't leave to collect my order even though they were sooo busy! Honestly I could keep talking about how amazingly friendly and how great all their customer service is but I'll stop here! 😅 thank you again to all the staff you all work very hard and it's definitely appreciated my myself! 😊

Have tried a few others but still come back. Chow mein is very good, nice and smokey. Smaller portions than others perhaps but always happy with our food.

If you ever find yourself at Perrywood Garden Centre and think, “Oh, I’ll just pop into the café for a quick bite”—brace yourself. It’s less ‘pop’ and more ‘prepare for takeoff’ with the long queues that greet you. The setup is rather canteen-like: drinks and hot food on one side, then another queue for cakes. Yes, it’s a two-stop journey before you even find your seat! You’ll need some first-class queuing patience for this one. Now, onto the food: it’s fine, but for the prices, you’d hope for something a little more gourmet. £70 for three people is steep for what we had—three soft drinks, two salads, a panini with chips, and three slices of cake. And while the cakes are fairly priced, they’re not exactly flying high in the flavour department. But hey, they weren’t bad enough to ground our experience completely. What’s saving grace here is the garden centre itself, which is, quite frankly, excellent. It’s like a glorious first-class cabin of plants, so I get why people flock to the café. If it wasn’t attached to such an amazing destination, though, I’m not sure the café alone would have the same pull. Still, I’d go again—because, let’s face it, the plants are worth the visit, and if you’re already there, might as well refuel. In summary: not bad, but not quite the high-flying experience one might hope for. Keep your expectations grounded, and you’ll be just fine!