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

My friend and I visited this little gem this morning for a quick coffee, we were so pleasantly surprised how beautifully decorated the coffee shop was, the place was so clean, the owners were so welcoming and kind. We had a taste of their freshly baked banana cake which was divine. I'll be definitely be visiting them more and highly recommend it ❤️.

Friendly family owned and run Tearoom. Warm and inviting atmosphere. Scones are exceptional. We all had the afternoon tea and the choice of sandwiches and cakes was fabulous. It was my wife’s birthday treat and it didn’t disappoint at all. If you’re looking for yummy food, great drinks and lovely service this is the spot. Well done all. We’ll be back for more.

Just had team lunch here with fabulous service and food in a beautiful setting. First time visit to these tea rooms - excellent.

First time back at Southend in over five years & noticed this burger place opposite the entrance to Adventure island. Very reasonable price for a delicious ‘Five guys style’ burger. Brisket burger was fantastic. Mini Mac and cheese balls were also nice. Definitely visit again and recommend to anybody down Southend for the day!

The staff are warm and friendly... the cafe is so inviting it draws you on with its design and the friendly owners

A lovely little place to eat. This was our second visit in the last few weeks and it’s been perfect every time! Staff are very polite and hospitable and the food is amazing! Definitely recommend!

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!

In my opinion, best fish and chip shop takeaway I’ve ever been to always cook it with light batter and fresh for Mum and I superb five star 😊

Wasn't planning on visiting, but as my husband, dog and I were off for a morning stroll this weekend, he asked if I wanted a bacon sandwich. Expecting him to pop in and order a takeout as we had the dog, I was pleasantly surprised to find a sign on the door saying they were dog friendly! We order two coffees and two bacon sandwiches, which came to £10 which I thought was reasonable. Staff were really friendly and the venue was clean. The bacon was nice and thick, as was the bread. Now that I know they are dog friendly I can't wait to visit for pie and mash!

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

Went for the bottomless brunch on Saturday, the venue had been hired out later on , but they still accommodated our party of 3. Good food , good vibes, free flowing Prosecco, super attentive staff. Highly recommend. Had a lovely relaxing afternoon .

Wow so much better than expected the food was great, the smoothie was perfect I had the tropical one and you can tell it had been made with fresh fruit not that packet stuff most places use! Also managed to pick up the rest of my meals for the week as I’m to busy to cook what an excellent idea!

Lovely food at a reasonable price. Owner polite and friendly. Always pop in here for a breakfast when in the area. Recommended.

This is a nonprofit establishment, charity, run by volunteers. All money raised goes back into the community in the form of events and trips. Very clean. All food is freshly cooked to order. The bread and rolls are fresh on the day. As it’s a charity it’s very cheap. The volunteers are very friendly and welcoming.