I have only recently discovered the Lemon Tree and definately wont forget it in a hurry - it was so…read moregood i went back again the next day! The atmosphere is warm as soon as you arrive and you feel like you are really welcome to be there - as opposed to an interuption or inconvenience as some places unfortunately make you feel like! The staff were very attentive throughout and were more than willing to answer our questions and offer a little of their own expert advice. The menu has good choice and seems to cater for most peoples tastes, six of us on the table and six different main courses shows that i guess. Although i have not yet been , i am looking forward to the next theme night to see just how well this fantastic restaurant carries it off... keep up the good work1

Very nice small restuarant. Wide menu which is always changing. They often do special Jazz nights…read morewhich are woth going to. They have a small cavern which is very cosy, if it's a special occasion it's worth asking if you can have a table in there.

We both loved our choices of food we had. I had a steamy, rich broth of noodles, Katsu Ramen, while…read moremy date had the Chicken Laksa; we were both blow away by the authentic Japanese food experience on a cold winters day. We started the meal with the Spicy Squid and the Hot & Spicy Ribs which we both loved. The ambiance was warm and cozy. The service was attentive and hospitable.

Was very pleased! Scoped this place out before coming out from the States. Thanks a bunch!read more

We came because of the old Qype reviews, but clearly, a lot has changed…read more Lacklustre. Sorry to say, because it looked like it had so much potential from the outside. 3 of us sat down to have afternoon tea. My sister was visiting us, so I brought her here based on the old reviews. Sad to say, I should've done more research. Tea was a disaster. The tea was mediocre, scones weren't very good at all, and the tea sandwiches were disappointing. The place felt very dark and dusty, and the decor was very tired looking. The servers looked very tired and nervous as well. I feel that with a bit more effort, the experience would change for the better, as the location is good. Overall, a poor experience, so I won't be returning.

Absolutely adored this quaint wee tea room...makes you feel like you're in a scene from the…read morepast...nice and cosy, fabulous, attentive staff & very tasty cream teas.. definitely worth a visit when visiting Colchester. Kind regards from a very happy Scottish visitor

I can say without a doubt that this has been my favorite restaurant meal since arriving in the UK!…read moreI know my experience of British food is fairly limited, but I've eaten at a fair share of restaurants between London and Colchester. My breakfast at Timbers surpassed every meal I've had here. I had the Big Breakfast which was more like HUGE breakfast! The sausage, bacon and mushrooms were super flavorful and the eggs were cooked perfectly! I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone visiting or living in Colchester. Will definitely be back to try their lunch and dinner.

- gorgeous 400 year old, timber framed cafe/restaurant in the historic town of Colchester…read more- the family run restaurant offers a comprehensive, value for money menu with many traditional favourites - service is very friendly - attention: opening hours: not opened in the evenings!! - cottage pie (5.85 GBP) and pie of the day (with chicken and a yummy puff pastry top hat; 5.95 GBP) all very tasty; real good home made English food Conclusion: If you visit Colchester go to Timers for breakfast (we did not try) or real good traditional English food.

Cool, cute brand new coffee shop in Colchester town Center. Right by Castle Park with amazing,…read moresingle origin coffee pulled from a Black Eagle (!!!). Great selection of cakes and the awesome, friendly owner stopped by the table to chat and told us all about the chef starting next week, when they'll be offering brunch and a full menu. Great for pre-work coffee fix, Saturday afternoon pick me up and the slick, minimal design makes it cool enough for a date.

Very nice and comfortable décor, very relaxing and chilled. Plenty of vegan options available, had…read morethe vegan panini as the jacket potato wasn't available, very tasty and at a reasonable price. Really good customer service, and fast for the food to arrive. Overall would recommend for a decent lunch with plenty of vegan options.

Went there for breakfast: - cozy little restaurant (on two…read morefloors) with tiny tables and a terraced seating area - very friendly staff - breakfast menu until 11 am, lunch until 3 pm, until 5 pm afternoon menue with cream teas and homemade cakes - breakfast offers a wide range of dishes from a hearty Fry-Up with Crispy Homemade Bubble and Squeak, Drop Scones with Crispy Bacon & Maple Syrup to simply Lovely Porridge or Croissants with Tiptree Jam - we tried the yoghurt with crumble and fruit purée, the cinnamon toast (yummy yummy) and a fish dish with eggs; was all tasting great Conclusion: Great atmosphere, nice people!

We arrived at an odd time (2pm) so that may have had something to do with the service, but overall…read moreit was okay. We sat upstairs which was picturesque but the service staff didn't come up very often and we ended up waiting a pretty long time to order. I'm vegetarian and they were out of bubble & squeak as well as tomatoes, which made my veggie fry up composed of just mushrooms and beans. They added some caramel used onion marmalade on the side which was quite good I admit. We also ended up waiting quite a while (~30 mins) for the food to arrive after ordering. However, for the setting and the fact that the staff was very nice (they did seem a tad overwhelmed), it wasn't a bad experience. I'd recommend it to others but I'll mention some of the potential downsides.

I decided that this was a really good find. A nice extensive menu, good wine list, upmarket decor…read moreand a riverside location. Definitely classy. We were four in total, out exploring Colchester having arrived late afternoon without having had lunch; so naturally we wanted to eat early and there were lights on inside. Nothing ventured, we asked if they were open and we were promptly ushered inside with a smile. Boy, this place is big! It must get very busy of a weekend evening, but at this time of day we were the only people there, so naturally our server was extremely attentive and helpful; although he was quite insistent about trying to 'upsell' us on some things, like pushing for bottled water when all we wanted was a jug of tap water. But I guess that's par for the course. The menu is pretty extensive, with plenty of veggie and vegan options - although I felt that our server should have pointed out that they have separate menus for those. I went for a veggie Nasi Goreng with a side dish of sweet and sour aubergines (my least favourite vegetable - what was I thinking?). Portion size was very good and the food was great. I even liked the sweet and sour aubergine side plate! You will either love or hate the decor, with its full-size artificial cherry blossom trees and illuminated fluffy clouds. Bizarrely, it all seemed to work well together, although I was less convinced about the music, which seemed mostly to be some kind of pop/techno fusion thing. Overall, it came to around £30 each between the four of us, which wasn't too bad given that our bottle of wine was only slightly less than that. If you want a classy evening meal, you could do a lot worse.

What a friendly awesome breakfast place! The eggs Benedict was the best ever and then came back…read morethe next day for scrambled eggs on toast w juicy bacon... gotta try the bacon! Joe our waiter is full of info and local tips!

Cute little place. Had the two course lunch special for £9.95. Tomatoe gazpacho soup with avocado…read moreand the salmon fish cake. Both really good. Just not a huge fan of the tomato and avacodo salad in the caper dressing... a bit too salty for my taste. Want to try the fish pie next time. Adding this. Got the fish pie on my second visit. Really good but super filling. This place is a chain but feels unique and staff is friendly.

Really good. The service is decent. It has uncomfortable chairs. I would say the only good part is…read morethe food

Our favorite spot for fish n chips in Colchester!!! Took my friend who was visiting from the States…read moreand she loved it! Thanks for the Canadian flag--cute touch since some of my friends are from Canada. Love this place, the people, and THE FOOD Highly recommend!!!

New Turkish grill restaurant on Colchester's High Street! I have had a spicy chicken wrap that…read moretasted very fresh and delicious. Also I got a tea while waiting. Various other Turkish specialties are available that I have not tried yet.