The best restaurants in Leigh Southend-on-Sea East of England

Popped along one evening. Found a space in the road outside. They have a great menu with lots of ingredients. You can make your own or go for one of the set waffles. We had lots of fun decided what to do. I opted for ice cream a mixture of vanilla, smarties, chocolate sauce etc while the rest of the family went for bubble waffles. There were a few tables outside to eat. Everything tasted delicious

The place is amazing very friendly staff friendly to talk to good price for everything quick and it a good place for a lunch break

will go there again service great food fantastic Went with family good service friendly great food all around great place good value

Nestled in Leigh on sea we have truly a hidden gem. With great food, amazing service and fantastic prices I really was blown away. Leigh has a great coffee scene and for me Tea and Tiffin encompasses the very best of the local area. A perfect blend of a family friendly cafe whilst being able to cater for even the fanciest of coffee connoisseurs it can really do it all.

Introduced to this lovely place by a friend and it’s just lovely. Popped in for a quick coffee and a bagel- really friendly and I feel comfy popping in on my for a quick coffee and snack!

My boyfriend and I shared a gluten free blonde slice. I have struggled with getting gluten free products from bakeries due to my anxiety around the cross contamination however the display is kept completely separate and sealed when taken away from the shop. My boyfriend is not gluten free and said the blonde was so good that he didn’t believe it was gluten free! We have also had a birthday cake (gluten free) which was also delicious

Love this place, good service friendly chat. Good donuts and coffee and always end up buying some cool skate clothing. Avoid the chains and support local.

I would love to say a massive thank you to Reni , she is always kind and makes a good hot latte. :)

We came to buy shellfish today. I have always really loved shellfish. Bought winkles and shrimps, would have loved to buy much more, but be back another day as all looked to appetizing. Staff friendly and helpful. Highly recommend. I plan to return within the week.

Absolute gem of a restaurant! The food is 10/10 with lots of choice and all delicious. The owners couldn't be more accommodating if they tried. Sit out in the back room and the ambience with the fairly lights and heater in the winter is so warm and comforting. You take your own drink and there is no corkage charge. You are never rushed, the table is yours for the evening. My favourite eatery in Leigh

I have frequented this establishment many times over the years, but it seems to be experiencing a noticeable decline in quality. The Black Forest smoothie, once a highlight, lacked its characteristic flavour profile—there was no trace of sweet cherry, the creaminess from the nut butter was absent, and the consistency was poor, with an unripe banana aftertaste that was unpleasant. The rest of the food was unremarkable, falling far short of its former standard. Also, While it is understandable that new staff require time to adjust, the frequency of errors I observed was disconcerting. Additionally, the practice of holding completed items until the entire order is ready detracts from the experience, as delays compromise the quality of time-sensitive items like smoothies, which arrived cool not cold. Usually this wouldn’t be a problem I guess but waiting for >40 minutes doesn’t help. It’s disappointing to see a place that was once so reliable for one of the best smoothies nationally can slip up so hard.

Cosy little place in Leigh on Sea and very reasonably priced for what you order. Besides toasties you've also got pasta, burgers and some light starters as well. Service is always top notch.

Amazing food that brought back memories from trip to Japan. After January 2025 takeover by chief food is still great but there are first signs of trouble. Adding sushi to the menu means there is no more time for 8hr pork broth for ramen base, tempura I got today was soggy and fatty. Also there is no decent dessert menu, only rather simple ice-cream. Let's hope it's just temporary and maybe new staff hires will allow for an extended menu to keep quality up.

Magic Monkey is a little gem.! The food is like angels crying on your tongue. Superb service, with an award winning atmosphere. You will not be disappointed. 6 ⭐️