5.80 for two coffees is a bit expensive and it had some small pieces kind of floating on the sides…read more The cafe itself is nice, looks new and has plenty of seating, including some tables out on the street. The pastries are all out in the open uncovered, a bit close to customers shouting there orders right over them. The germophobe in me thought it may be a good idea to give a pass on the scones, pain au chocolat and cinnabun today. Invest in a glass case please!

Nice ambience. Plenty of seating. A fine cup of tea! Bagel was enjoyable. I'm tired of looking at…read moreprices coz everywhere is expensive so I'll pass on that comment. However, I do enjoy a nice Bakewell or sugar coated diabetes pill with a cup of tea and didnt see much selection. Still, a nice visit and I will come back! Friendly staff too.

I'm not really sure what has happened to the standard of Belgique but the standard has definitely…read moredropped. This used to be one of my favourite places for breakfast/lunch or even just a coffee, but it has slowly became one of the last places I want to visit. I ordered a tuna, mayo, sweetcorn sandwich only to find that the tuna came in the bun and I had to put the mayo and sweetcorn in myself. At £6.50 for a sandwich I don't expect to make it myself or I may as well have stayed at home and made it myself. I might sound a bit like a spoiled brat, but it's a sandwich not a sizzling fajita. Anyhow I ordered a latte which was brought to the table with no sugar (which I had to ask for), if you are considering heading to a Belgique you may prefer to opt for Cafe Rouge which offers a great menu with very good service.

A gorgeous cafe based in the tiny town of Theydon Bois - Essex's best kept town!…read more Perfect for Essex wives who don't have to work (sounds like a dream!) Belgique offers up sandwiches, lots of amazing looking cakes, afternoon teas for £9.50 per person, salads, coffees and much more. I tried the Summer Chicken sandwich which I think was about £4.50. It was a white baguette with chicken, celery, cress and mango in it, and tasted fresh and yummy! Would definitely return here. 20 minutes drive out of London for a bit of countryside and some great food, plus I want to try the cakes. They looked unbelievably good.

A friend of mine treated me to a macaroon lesson with Fabulicious Baking School…read more Everything is provided, so all you need to bring with you is an apron and box to take your goodies home (if you don't have them you can buy/hire for a small fee). Latifa is a lovely, patient teacher. My group was 3 including myself so we got lots of attention. We first made our fillings as these need to set. I made an indulgent white chocolate and vanilla ganache. Then we were given a demonstration on how to make the macaroon mix and how to pipe. Then it was our turn. The making was much easier than the piping, I need to practice! Once all the baking and cooling was done, it was time of piping in the filling. I really enjoyed the class and I now feel more confident to give macaroons a go on my own. The kitchen is very well equipped and Latifa makes the class very relaxed and is a font of knowledge and skills. There is a great selection of classes on offer, I am very keen to book another!