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

My first time creating a business on Yelp to review! And…read morewhat a lovely little place this is, Mary (the owner) makes every soup, cake, quiche, pie homemade and it shows, hearty, tasty and filling homemade food. I had Green Soup today, which on this coldest of winter afternoons warmed my cockles. Can get busy during tourist season around lunchtimes, in the warmer weather there is a patio area at the back with outdoor seating. If you can, sit by the window to watch village life meander past. The fruit scones, with cream and jam are a thing of beauty....

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.

I had a wonderful tea and cake stop here while shopping in Colchester. The building makes for a…read morevery serene experience and the tea and cake was extremely good. There was also food served there for lunch but I didn't have any as I was pressed for time, however there is a new larger kitchen being made at the time of writing which is going to be opened in early 2015. So I'll no doubt return then. Strongly reccomend if you are looking for a little peace and quiet.

This wonderful cafe gets five stars from me for their delicious cheese and gooseberry scones -…read moresimply perfect!! The staff are lovely, the building is amazing (and kept clean and tidy inside). Coffee is good, lots of juice and hot chocolate options for my children. Good price for a good morning coffee. Have come here 3 times when visiting my family in Colchester (I fly 5300 miles from California just for those scones!!)

rubbish service.overcharged incorrectly terrible customer service supervisor would not even take…read moreownership talk to you or even face you.did not want to know did not care staff too busy standing around talking to one another ignoring customers concerns awful service.service has gone down the pan.the customer service is non existent.they do not care about the customer. the waitrose store in colchester has deteriorated. no one takes any ownership of a problem. regarding the free hot drinks the there are never any tea bags in pot for either drinks machine they are never filled up always empty.staff never bother to check too busy standing around talking.terrible service.avoid this store.

A cute little cafe in old town Colchester right across from Colchester Castle (Castle Park). They…read morehave nice sorbet and ice cream, as well as standard offerings of coffee and tea, and cold drinks. A nice spot to catch your breathe during your visit. The seats are nice (see the photo: colorful booth seats)

Like this cafe but a bit disappointing during my last visits as they kept playing Jackson 5…read more However, it had a nice sitting and a lovely view of the Castle.

I was very pleased. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was relaxed. We bought tickets to go…read moresee the animals and two large bags of animal food for only 50p each. This place never turns away an animal and so they have many birds, dogs, pigs, alpacas, ponies, etc. The volunteers take good care of the animals and they need your support. People actually drop off boxes of animals during the night here. Bring your children and let them feed the animals right out of their hands. It's a real delight. On a macabre note, directly attached to this farm is a pond where the Witchmaster General drowned hundreds of young women he accused of witchcraft in the 1600s. Now it's a home to beautiful swans, geese, moorhens and other waterfowl. Across the street is a beautiful old church that's open all day long for visitors. Inside the church you can purchase homemade jams, marmalade and jelly for a pound or two. It's beautiful inside and out.

A great venue for a light snack, or a main meal. Their special roast dinners on Wednesdays and…read moreSundays are superb value...and 'proper' fish & chips on Fridays are fantastic!..from cod, haddock, huge wings of skate and salmon. And to work off all that great food, the tearooms are part of Mistley Place Park, a wonderful and committed animal sanctuary. All in all, a great place to eat, great value for money, and a great day out.

Initially, Loofer's seems just like any other cafe where you can grab a bite to eat or sip on a…read morecappuccino to break up your shopping day. And it is, really. But the food is pretty reliably tasty and hearty, so it keeps me coming back every time I'm visiting in Colchester for a weekend. I don't even try anything else out at this point; it's always Loofer's. I get the same thing every time: the (soya) Veggie Pitta. It tastes so meaty and delicious, almost as if the cooks have laced it with MSG. Robert D always get the Steak Sarnie. For £10, we have a filling lunch and are ready to get our shopping on the heart of Colchester. The service is always a bit slow; the 'Chiller' Microsoft font on all the signs and menus takes a little while to get used to (it's kind of creepy, Chiller; what a weird marketing choice); the seating area is always a traffic jam of prams; and the toilets are a bit grim, but the veggie pitta has never let me down.

Nice salads and chicken sandwiches, all freshly grilled on orderread more