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Visited with my children and parents. Food was good, served quickly, hot & delicious. Service was excellent, the waitresses are very friendly and efficient. Unfortunately the man cooking who I can only assume is the owner was absolutely disgusting to his staff. The manner in which he talks to the girls is shameful, it was uncomfortable to sit and eat my food having to listen to him shout & belittle the them. I will not be returning.

Thank you for accommodating my booking for 6 of us today 18th December 2023 apologies if we were a bit noisey 🙄 the food, drink and service was all good. L👀king to return in the new year, Happy Xmas to you both you ladies at the potato shack. Peter C

Have been here before and had such a great time, always good music and singers. On this particular night there was a young lady singing older songs, was a breath of fresh air, what is her name and when will she be back????

Authentic Pie, Mash n' liquor in Felixstowe - I popped in here after a couple of beers on the front - lovely pies, good old mash and proper liquor - knife, fork and spoon for the liquor, with vinegar, just like in London SE1 - interesting photos of England football stars and a bit of banter with the owner. All in all a great lunch and long may they thrive in Felixstowe.

Initially great communication on booking esp as I wasn’t getting confirmation from family. However, all clarified 3 days before we were due. Really quirky place, didn’t know where to look for bits and pieces but loved it. Although being a nurse, I had to hide by eyes from dust, dirt and hair - thankfully tables were clean and kitchen looked clean as well. It is dog friendly, which is great and I did inform them I have a big dog who will curl up in a corner. Arrived with family, staff were out back in the kitchen. Waited a bit to be seated and was shown to a tiny table for 2, next to fire guard with nowhere for my dog to sit. Asked to go the just vacated corner table. Sally (presume, as knew everyone and was cooking and serving) approached us saying ‘only booked for 2, advised it was always 3 but happened to be a change in menu chose. This chose benefitted them, financially. I didnt bother arguing, but did check my messages and she had confirmed everything. Anyway, drinks served and then noticed a small sign by the cash till saying ‘cash only’. I was not advised this on booking or anywhere on fb page. This meant I had to borrow my sister cash card and drive 10mins to Tesco to get cash. On return, cold latte awaited with my sister placing saucer over the top. Food came out. We had high tea, freshly made, so much and really delicious. We had to remind them about the sandwiches for myself and my sister as they never came out with everything else. They were attentive and friendly once the food came out. I am in 2 minds whether to go back again as the welcoming and cash incident did affect my opinion. I would have to be consider who I took there as know my mum would not like the cleanliness. However, as said food was amazing.

As always great service,nice coffee and delicious cakes Table and chairs outside if weather nice. Clean toilet Happy to recommend

Absolute gem of a place. Well stocked farm shop with plenty of fresh fruit and veg as well as local wines, gins and produces. The cafe was exceptional, very attentive service and 7 of us turned and not a bother to get the tables organised. The food and drink ordered was delicious - good selection for Gluten Free also. The paninis were good portions and the cakes amazing. Highly recommend to stop here for a cuppa, lunch or just a cake!

I was really shocked by the rudeness of the person who served me today. I needed an itemised receipt because I can claim back through the company I work for.Unfortunately an itemised receipt is not available so I asked the lady to write the 2 milkshakes and 2 cakes and the price on the back of the receipt. She snatched the card receipt out of my hand, clearly annoyed at my request and scribbled my order on the back with no price details.

We liked this place and would have made it a more regular haunt until we were turned away because they already had a table of four and a table of five to serve! So ??? We are just two, were in no rush, would have been happy to wait a while and have a drink at the bar. Owner handled the occasion badly, poor attitude and we have not been back since. Shame, as food is good.

We dropped in here on the way back home from an early morning trip out. We had 3 lovely breakfasts, two with toast included. Great coffee and Hot Chocolates. It's cash only but that certainly wouldn't stop me from going back for more. There's a cash point and a Post Office to get cash steps away. Lovely friendly staff and great service.

Visited today for the first and last time, Very rude and stroppy waitress young girl with a French plait disgusting service would not recommend!

Some friends recommended Killicks to us, we were not disappointed! 4 adults and 5 rowdy kids but the staff were great and looked after all of us. The food kept the kids quiet and all were happy. Adults meals were great, Nachos to start was brilliant, between us we had Ribs, Chicken Burger and a beef Burger and all were spot on! Thank you we will definitely be back

Great food and very good value. As a regular takeaway customer, the food is consistent and the service is always friendly.

We stopped by at Merrymeade tea rooms for coffee, tea and cake. We didn’t book but arrived at 11am and got a table straight away (overlooking the garden).

Best breakfast in Colchester, my son loved the toastie and fries. Mine was feta scrambled eggs absolutely yummy and my husband had the full English, great service and price. lovely atmosphere felt like little holiday place.