I recently found myself in Chelmsford town (don't ask - I'm trying to suppress the journey!) and wanted to fortify myself for the many grueling hours of bed shopping ahead. They say that you should test a mattress as if you were going to sleep on it, and I always do that better on a full stomach.
This place is just a quick walk from Warren Evens over a couple of 2 lane roads with cars lurching into and out of the roundabout. OR you could ignore Google maps, walk around the corner and cross as the pedestrian crossing and not take 10 years off your life.
I really liked a lot about this place - the decor was something I'm more likely to find in the places I've visited in Dorset and Cornwall. Sadly, that's offset by the view out the front window being onto Argos shutters and it being located in a shopping center - still, at least it's self contained and you're not being gawked at by shoppers while you're eating.
The staff were all friendly and no-one rushed us while we looked over the menu. Our orders were all correct (which I feel shouldn't be a value add, but increasingly is)
It was the first decent breakfast I've had out in months - everything was hot and fresh, and cooked as expected. Drinks took a little longer to arrive than expected and only showed up half way through the meal, but they were tasty, hot and the perfect antidote to the rain outside.
The do go a bit nuts with the toast, giving 2 large slices on a breakfast. But it was good bread and went perfectly with the eggs and beans. The sausage was quality - good flavour and properly cooked through without being burned.
I definitely recommend this if you find yourself wanting a good cafe breakfast or afternoon tea and you're in the area! read more