August 2025 by Josie Reed
Food very nice. Service excellent and pleasant staff.
August 2025 by Stephen Brennan
First time eating here, just had a coffee and tea cake and can honestly say it was one of the nicest I?ve ever had! Will definitely return! Really nice looking cafe that does breakfast and Tapas.
July 2025 by Callum
Had tapas for the first time here this weekend, food was absolutely delicious and great wine too
July 2025 by ZY ?Lizzy?
I've been to Driftwood a few times now but keep forgetting to take photos of the food!
The food here is delicious, I've been for lunch (I had churros), vegan tapas (highly recommend!) And regular tapas (also top tier!)
The atmosphere and decor are pretty relaxed, got some booth style seating with cusions which i like. Theres also some outdoor seating which is lovely on a sunny day!
I'm always shocked how quiet it is in here, we've never had to wait for a table.
The staff are friendly and approachable, happy to answer questions, usually with a smile too.
Prices are what you'd expect from an independent who do their food on site. E.g. tapas £30pp - you'll be very full up, i think it's very much worth that!
Convenient location for parking (Butt lane) and for the high street, but not a very busy walk through.
I'll be back, and maybe I'll remember to take some pics to add to this review ?
May 2025 by James S
Lovely tapas at Driftwood. Simple food with great flavours cooked very well. Experience option was very generous and great value. Any chance of a fish night??
February 2025 by John Gilbert
Quiet, relaxed, freshly cooked food.
February 2025 by mark collins
Lovely place, tucked away and popular ?
November 2024 by nicky arnold
If you want to find a Gem with a twist on your Xmas Meal - This is the place!
Excellent service, staff were very attentive to all of our table of 15! Food was amazing & plentiful
Support your local businesses!
Many Thanks MALDON NETBALL CLUB
September 2024 by Samantha Rose
What an amazing little find. Friendly staff, clean venue and setting outside. Some lovely touches like blankets for outdoor seating, lovely beach feel and nice chilled music. Not too loud. If you get a chance definitely pop in and support this independent business! Thanks guys, the coffee was superb.
Vegetarian options: A nice diversity on the menu
Dietary restrictions: Very clear allergy advice on the menu. Happy to talk through options.
Wheelchair accessibility: Just a small step up but lots of outdoor seating
July 2024 by Monica Albinson
Had coffee, no food.
May 2024 by Donna Byrne
Lovely place to go for breakfast, rain or shine. Food fresh, coffee great and fab dirty chai. Always lovely, friendly service too.
May 2024 by Terry Dineen
What a lovely find. Booked table through website for Saturday night. Staff were welcoming from the start. Great atmosphere and even though they were busy did not feel cramped. We were recommended the tapas to share for four and was plenty. All dishes were excellent. Reasonably priced. If I lived locally this would definitely be a regular place for me to visit. I hope they have all the success they deserve for trying something different in Maldon.
February 2024 by Sam Arnold
Breakfast pre cooked and re heated.
February 2024 by Axel Gudmundsson
Dietary restrictions: My wife has a very restrictive AIP diet, and the owner very happily accommodated her with a on-the-spot meal which she suggested could be a great fixture on the menu ?
February 2024 by Andrea Mendelson
Warm, friendly, delicious food. Made me an off the menu salad for my dieter restrictions, which was delicious. My husband had delicious Thai chicken skewers with rice. Hot chocolate with soya milk. £28 - excellent value. Looking forward to our return visit ?
