The best restaurants in Epping Forest East of England

This café is located 5 to 10 minutes from Buckhurst Hill Underground Station and is situated on the high street (Queens Road). It features a clean and modern décor inside. There is an ample number of staff, who are hospitable and assistive with the menu options. The quality of the food and drinks is excellent, albeit at a price that is above the average for café dining. However, this aligns with the standards of the area. Overall, it is a lovely, quiet café with outstanding produce for patrons to enjoy at a price.

Arrived to RoseyLea's at 9.20am for breakfast on 9th June. Stood by the wait here sign for 5 minutes without any staff in sight. Two tables eating their breakfast inside the restaurant. When I poked my head around towards the kitchen, there were two staff members enjoying their own breakfast and 5 staff chatting to themselves in the kitchen. Stood for a further minute or two before we were acknowledged. A young woman with a scowl on her face and looking like she would rather be anywhere else barked 'how many?' After saying we were 3 plus a baby she gestured half heartedly to the restaurant and walked off sullenly back towards the kitchen. My pregnant wife was left holding our toddler while I was forced to shout across the restaurant for a high chair. The food was extremely average - both in quality and cooking skill. I am by no means a chef, but I could have made it better at home. And honestly, £3.25 for a small glass of long-life orange juice?! I don't mind paying that kind of money for juice, but at least get some not-from-concetrate stuff. You must think your customers are mugs! What a massive shame as with the novelty of the airport for children this could be a really good spot, but this is a rip off at £50!

Fancied a Chinese with my boyfriend was the best take away food was 100 percent. Would definitely recommend this Chinese, and I’ve had top class Chinese. This was good 👍

The course is absolutely fantastic and with the sun out our day couldn’t have been any better. The staff couldn’t have been any more helpful, what a great atmosphere, definitely coming back .

Cold dry burger same with chicken . Salad dressing didn't go with the fish . Drinks were OK Service provider ok but not rushed off their feet. Total waste of money will not return.

My “around the way burger shop” never lets me down, tastes better than kfc and the service is better too.

We stopped over in our motorhome and the staff couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. The local were very friendly and we enjoyed a good chat with them. The food was delicious. We both had the fish and chips (haddock and cod). The fish was huge and cooked to perfection. I can honestly say it’s the best fish and chips I have had for ages.

Always a good meal, never gad a bad one. Good selection of the usual and specialities

Haddock, scampi and chips takeaway all very tasty. Huge piece of haddock and a very generous portion of chips which can easily serve two. Friendly service. I've had better fish and chips elsewhere around the country for less but absolutely no complaints.

Food was amazing if you are looking for a tasty Chinese this is the place to go friendly staff delicious food will defo recommend:)

Very busy . Lovey atmosphere and very friendly

The empty car park should have been a giveaway. So bad.

Becoming a regular now and always receive great service from Erin who is just so lovely.

Went to the Standard last night. Absolutely shocking experience. Something has changed in this place. The food was inedible, old and cold. Had stomach pain all night. Are you trying to poison people? If you do not have enough staff you should close the kitchen. One person working in the whole restaurant. And one in the kitchen. Glasses were dirty on the tables. Very disappointed.

The standard and service overall was pretty good. This well and truly makes up for the restaurant that we wanted go too, it was fully booked till the end of May. This venue has clearly found a niche . There was a live lady singer in red and she wasn't to bad either playing all the songs we liked. I was here for a family gathering engagement, although there were few other groups in attendance, all enjoying the lively atmosphere. Champagne poured the evening away, to compliment our meal. The food choice was Mediterranean although the chicken wings got lost in translation for one of our guest they eventually came and was free on the house as we had finish our starter!!!!! taken with a smile the lateness. Everything else came out on time, only down side was the pasta was warm and I like mine hot really hot!!!!!!! But the staff were very helpful and courteous throughout. Overall, a very enjoyable evening. The only negative was the toilets they need up grading as they did not flush.