Excellent independent coffee shop with delicious homemade cakes and healthy snack bars. Eccentric…read moredecor of old-fashioned chairs tables pillows etc make it a colourful experience. Lovely staff charming intelligent and helpful. You are tempted to keep it a best secret.

It's what I was expecting but it's very nice, it's cash only which kinda fits. Staff are friendly…read moreand helpful. The location isn't great it feels it would be more comfortable by the sea but it makes the best of what it has. Inside its very chilled downstairs is lots of comfortable seats and the upstairs too but the upstairs has a charming play area for small children. If you have a few hours to spare this is the place to come in Southend.

This is simply a great cafe early in the morning, you know how it feels? The hangover is not too…read morebad, the sun is out and you have emerged early, and need a coffee and a chill pill. The Madeira Cafe is brill, it sits nearly at the bottom of Hamlet Court Road on the right hand side as you face the estuary. The sun sits perfectly at this time of day for a bit of warm basking. Read the paper, watch the world go by or just recharge, whatever the need Leonardo runs a tight ship here with attentive staff and regulars that keep this business ticking over comfortably. One of two Portuguese Cafes within 20 metres of each other, and right opposite the Hamlet Court Pub which might have provided the hangover in the first place

The coffee there is fantastic, I think the best in Southend, but the girl that serves it is so…read moresulky and sour faced it spoils it for you. If she could learn to actually smile it would brighten the whole place and make give it a far better atmosphere

The Wiener Kaffee and Teehaus is such a lovely and authentic place to enjoy any of their hundreds…read moreof teas from all over the world or a real good coffee together with a home-baked cake! Or, have one of the delicious German lunch meals, such as Schnitzel or Bratwurst with home-made potato salad, and other goodies! I tried everything and I love everything there!! The ambiance is so nice, too. Very warm and welcoming. They play original German and Austrian music, candles and flowers on each table, as well as seasonal decorations. Don't forget to take a home-made loaf of bread before you leave! The best bread in town!

I love this place! It's a German tea and coffee shop, with a…read moresmall menu of German tapas style snacks. There's easily over a 100 different teas to chose from (the lovely couple running the teehaus can guide you through the selection), and the preparation is amazing. You may find your choice of tea is served a couple of minutes before your friend's, as they're sticklers here for serving the tea at EXACTLY the right temperature and length of infusion. (If you buy loose leaf take home packs of tea they helpfully print the full instructions on the packet!) The coffee menu is thorough too, with the full Starbucks style range and beyond. (The times I've been here I've been surprised at the amount of people opting for a latte when they're surrounded by all these wonderful choices.) The food is basic but lovely. The Teahouse/Teehaus is big, airy and welcoming, with lots of room to move around between the tables. The owners are so friendly and warm you can't help but feel loved. Lovely place, lovely people and wonderful tea.

Had a Nutella crepe, so very basic. They offer a lot of fancy crepes, so next time I'll definitely…read moretry a savory one. The place has been open for only 4 days, and it has a very Urban look and feel. Talked with the Spanish owner for a while about the concept and future plans. Coming back for sure!

Went for midweek lunch on a recommendation from a friend, was not disappointed, the savoury crepe…read morewas delicious, and the coffee is good. Very reasonably priced and good for a light lunch.

I stumbled upon this place returning from Chalkwell Park with my dog, who they assured me was…read morewelcome. They even gave her some water & a biscuit. I had a great chunky ham and cheese toasty, not the packet sliced stuff. The staff come across as friendly and refreshingly alternative. I'd defiantly go again.

Good service good food great tea and cakes Great location…read morequirky seating areas Changing specials menu

Coffee, I had a black Americano which was fresh, rich and full flavoured and came in a nice large…read moremug. The food, pastries, home made scones and baguettes were the choice for myself. Great tasting food with good quality sausages. Tea was loose leaf, with enough for two cups and soya milk available Staff, good looking friendly staff, know a lot about there product and serve/ order from the table Outside seating next to bike rack. Directly untie Leigh broadway for good sun and people watching.