I really liked this cafe. It has a very cosy interior with comfortable seating. The building is an…read moreold cottage style house (I guess it must have been a listed building)with raw wooden floorboards and exposed beams. You immediately cannot help but start feeling at home. They display their menu outside which is very convenient and easy way to have a peak at what is being served. The waitress was very friendly and took my order immediately. I am a salad guy and I tried their Mediterranean Salad with Goats Cheese, Pesto and Pine nuts. It was delicious and plenty to serve as main lunch. They offer french bread with the salad (which I decided to skip). Their coffee is very good and falling short of superb. It is quite good hence it did not affect the 5-star rating I am leaving. There is one small downside - there is no free wi-fi. Come on guys, next time I visit I want to connect to the Net of Things for free :) I quite enjoyed my hour spent there. Worth visiting.

Outstanding little place. The scones and clotted cream are the best I've had in UK. All their…read moredishes are well prepared and tasty, but their desserts stand out. Coffee and tea selection is quite good. The atmosphere, cozy and warm, and the beautiful exposed beams give it an old pub feel. I always make certain to come to this gem every time I'm in Essex, 3 years running.

Good, reliable Costa location. Staff are friendly and the lines aren't too long before work…read more The app has lots of good surprise savings too so it's nice to come in for an extra treat. I also like to get gifts from here for my friends in the US as they don't have Costa there and always love the taste of their drinks/snacks.

I don't know why I persist with this chain, I don't like the coffee but am a sucker for a toasted…read moreteacake