August 2025 by David Hall
Nice cafe with many photos of old Tollesbury
June 2025 by John Barber
Nice breakfast, just what I needed after a long walk with my dog before going home.
May 2025 by Adrian Peel
A good 'old fashioned' cafe. No nonsense food, delicious and just what you need after a long walk along the coastal path - or work in the nearby units or just want an ice cream. I say old fashioned, but you can still get a decaf latte with oat milk!
September 2024 by Sky Juajan
I've debated whether to write this review or not over the last few weeks. Clearly, this is a small family business that is struggling and I don't want to negatively affect this business. I've never had to do this for any restaurant, but I feel it's necessary so that no one in the future is treated how I was.
I walked into this cafe with two of my friends, we had come a long way to visit the area. The cafe has pleasant decor, and felt welcoming. We were given tables, and my friend had asked me to charge his phone for him. On the walls, there's multiple plug sockets but only one wasn't covered - therefore, one would assume that was the only one available. I plugged in his phone for him, not thinking I've done anything wrong.
The waiter, who I assume is the owner too, came up to take our orders. He takes a look at me and asks, "Are you charging a phone?", to which I replied honestly and said "Yes". What happened next, shocked all of us really. He suddenly got furious, and spoke to me in a way which I've never been spoken to. He aggressively said "You ASK before you take OUR electricity", before adding comments about my manners etc. I was in a state of shock really, as he kept shouting at me condescendingly. Being told that I'm going there to take their electricity, felt highly derogatory.
Politely, I agreed with him, hoping to defuse whatever he was doing. He hadnt finished however, and came back and told me off again. Despite this, I completely understand why he might be upset. Electricity is costly, and small businesses need to save whatever they can. This is why I've been hesitant to write this. However, I don't think there's ever a reason you speak to people that way. I had his spit flying all over our table and my face, as he told me off like he was a head teacher, making me feel extremely low and disrespected. In 90% of cafes, people go there to eat/drink/work, and charging outlets are there to keep people there working. I understand this cafe was different, but a simple explanation, instead of an aggressive attack would of sufficed.
I've never had a experience quite like that, and I hope no one does too. I hope the owner of this restaurant can look at this and realize he didn't need to talk to me in that way. And in turn, thinks twice before he speaks to anyone else like that. It's not kind, and it doesn't reflect well on him or the business. Though the food was pleasant, this encounter destroyed the experience for us.
September 2024 by Peter Nurden (Pedro)
Gluten free scones are Fabulous
Great coffee
Dietary restrictions: Gluten free
August 2024 by Roger Taylor
Nice tasty food
July 2024 by Shaun Hart
4x breakfast unlimited coffee ?
July 2024 by John Gowlett
Very friendly, lovely atmosphere, plenty of choices of delicious scones and gluten free, definitely worth a visit.
July 2024 by Gil Cox
Had a great breakfast freshly cooked and all hot good potion size. Also some lovely looking cakes if you still have room ? enjoy
May 2024 by Mark Arbez
The loo was disgusting and I forgot to bring it to the attention of staff. They chased after me and blamed me for it and demanded I clean it up. It was someone else. The staff were super confrontational and horrible.
March 2024 by John Staunton
Great cafe when exploring the estuary flats of Tollesbury.
February 2024 by Kay Gibbs
Excellent food. Excellent service. Highly
February 2024 by Joseph Curran
Great little cafe and dog friendly.
February 2024 by AndyC59
Decent cafe doing a good range of cafe style food and good cakes. Coffee machine wasn't working, not the cafe's fault, so couldn't comment on that. Owner was friendly and chatty. I would say it's mainly used by locals and people off the units and boat yard near by so it's not a table cloth and napkins venue or pretentious. Good number of tables and the breakfast options looked good so aiming to return and try those.
February 2024 by Derek ?watchman? Jones
It's a great little cafe in a great location. Breakfast was stuff of folk lore, fresh and tasty. There were some fantastic cakes for sale, I never tried a slice as a long walk was calling. Maybe next time.Many thanks to the chap serving, you made our stay.
