Best Coffee Cake in Chelmsford

6 restaurant menus in Chelmsford, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Belsteads
Belsteads
96/100 (66 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Diner
Diner
Cafe
British
Vegan Options
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Cakes
Wine
Chocolate cake
Coffee Cake
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Diner
Café
British
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Gift Cards Available
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Mid-range
"I recently had the pleasure of visiting this charming coffee shop, and it left a lasting impression. The setting was simply beautiful, exuding a..."
Norman Ellis
"Lovely place and such friendly staff. Went there with my dog as they are Dog Friendly!! The staff loved her and also introduced us to their new dog..."
Molly Lou
"This coffee shop combines class & quality! Their coffee tastes amazing, with flavours that are sure to impress.. & don’t get me started on how..."
Stephanie Kerins
"Such welcoming staff. Not only did my hot chocolate warm me up, the ladies in there really brightened up my day with their friendly service. Very..."
giuliana pettit
"Have you visited the beautiful little gem at channels estate hotel? It’s called Belsteads Coffee Shop, a beautiful little cafe serving breakfast,..."
Food Munkey
"Very lovely cosy coffee shop with amazing atmosphere. Discovered that they are dog friendly! Will definitely bring my dog here next time as they even..."
Mollie Heapy
"Great coffee shop with a wide selection & delicious food. We received a warm welcome and friendly service. Would recommend this business and added..."
Natalie Anforth
"Lovely coffee shop with great staff and delicious food. I came for breakfast which was amazing, poached eggs cooked to perfection! will definitely be..."
Kendo Wkeys
"Brilliant place to have a really good coffee. Cakes looked amazing, although I didn't have one at this time. Staff really friendly and I will..."
Beverley Burnett
"Was a lovely place to stop off after our dog walk round Essex countryside. Service was friendly and coffee didn’t disappoint. Definitely returning..."
eva canessa
"Belsteads is a very welcoming cafe for lunch with friends and family. The main drawback was that there was not much choice for vegetarians. It would..."
Mahendra Gajjar
"I went in to coffee shop this morning and it was really busy, the staff tried to accommodate everyone as best they can. The food does take a while..."
ginge5957
"We loved our family breakfast. Belsteads coffee shop was a great place to meet up with our family. We all enjoyed our delicious breakfast , served by..."
Jo Dixon
"An independent cafe in such beautiful surroundings! Why go to one of the chain establishments, when you have Belsteads at Channels..."
Tracy Dale
"Belsteads Coffee House is an establishment that has recently opened to hotel customers and the general public. Book a table to avoid..."
Megan Roberts
"Afternoon tea. The most perfect location for a long overdue catch up with friends. Food was delicious and plentiful. Staff super friendly and..."
Natalie Schultze
"Impromptu visit for brunch....great selection on the breakfast menu, opted for eggs royale which was delicious ! Definitely returning to try the..."
jane pearce
"Best place around. Lovely location and lovely coffee. Excellent..."
mandy lane
Driink Coffee Club
Driink Coffee Club
94/100 (1036 ratings)
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Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Dessert
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Lunch
Breakfast
Americano Coffee
Juice
Oatmilk Flat White
Cortado
Panini
Latte Flat White
Salt Beef Bloomer
Home Made Granola
Margarita Toasted Sandwich
Granola Bowl Tofu Toastie
Cake
Cakes
matcha latte
Coffee Cake
Espresso
Cinnamon roll
croissant
Long Black
Cappuccino
Ham and Cheese Toastie
hot chocolate
Café
Seating
Takeout
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"The best coffee shop in Chelmsford. A nice place to chill with a good choice of different coffees made with great quality beans (you can taste it)...."
G Android
"Wonderful experience at Driink celebrating their 5th birthday. Lovely coffee and caring service from their brilliant team. An absolute gem in..."
Daniel Harvey
"Found on IG so needed to try. Great atmosphere and very trendy. Nice open plan so you're able to see your drinks being made and food. We had a flat..."
L C
"Super cute coffee shop in the centre of Chelmsford. I love that they sell their own coffee beans and make both filter coffee and V60/pour-over (my..."
Kajsa Nordbø
"Vegan cakes and delicious coffee/matcha/chai... Pretty much everything about this place and the service is..."
Emma Smith
"A quite wonderful place. Cool decor, great staff, smooth coffee. Lovely yoghurt, granola and fresh fruit for breakfast. It was very busy with a..."
Stephen Cooper
"Fantastic coffee. Roast their own and also have guest roasters. Very good pour over and lovely espresso. Best spot in..."
Matthew Klesel
"I’ve been to drink a few times now based on the fact that they were the best coffee in Chelmsford through the Foodmunkey followers poll and I’ve..."
Food Munkey
"Lovely coffee shop that's tucked away from a busy road. Done up nice, good coffee and chatty staff. Salt beef sandwich is good, I'll be back for the..."
Harry Barnes
"This really deserves all positive reviews. Nice staff and delicious Brazilian/Peruvian coffee that tastes smooth and goes soft into your throat...."
João da Silva
Coffee Squared
Coffee Squared
90/100 (1107 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Restaurants
Cafe
Cafe
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Toasts
Coffee Cake
Flat White
Lemon Drizzle Cake
Cappuccino
hot chocolate
Cherry Blondie
Carrot Cake
Tuna Melt
Toasted Triple Decker Club Sandwich
Fish Finger Sandwich and Crisps
Smashed Avocado on Sough Dough Toast
Scrambled Eggs and Smoked Salmon with Toast
Cake
Café
British
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing food, so many options. Everything we have tried have been lovely. Friendly staff, don't go to Costa round the corner go..."
Jody Foreman
"Lovely coffee shop. Polite waiters and the coffee was lovely. Great spot to catch up with friends. (Not buggy friendly..."
Isabelle Reynolds
"First visit. I will definitely return. We had lunch, very enjoyable. Friendly and helpful..."
Derek Harding
"The perfect place for coffee, cake and lunch (and Friday night pizzas!!). Staff are friendly and service is great. Best coffee in..."
Evie Quazi
"Nice atmosphere in here, very friendly helpful staff. Not a huge amount of space indoors, but plenty of tables outside for when its warm. Good..."
Ben Johnson
"Enjoyed a welcome coffee here whilst out walking. Very friendly staff and a nice place to..."
Kevin
"Yummmm Parma ham and rocket pizza. Friday nights at coffee squared are the best, cocktails, pizza and good music. Thanks to all the amazing staff..."
Olivia Stockwell
"The coffee was very good and the staff were very friendly also the shop and the toilets are very clean next time we will be going back when we..."
Matt Lambart
"What a GREAT place: lovely patio with a fabulous menu: coffee drinks, gin drinks & a host of other items. My sister & i love meeting here with or..."
Bronwyn Minin
"Lovely independent coffee shop with great quality food using local produce. They also serve vegetarian and gluten free options. Child and dog..."
Beaulieu Park Music Studio
"Lovely selection of coffees. Nice cake. Great little..."
Michelle Bayley
"Sat outside. Perfect for a coffee & cake..."
Julie H
"Food very nice, Staff are friendly and helpful. Eat in or out, outside heaters if temperature a..."
Mark Barnard
"Good pizzas and service. Could do with a bit more of a beer selection. There's quite a few breweries when it comes to local/Essex beers..."
Daniel Swindells
Caffe Nero
Caffe Nero
84/100 (1441 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Cafe
Cafe
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Coffee Cake
Merengue
Expresso
croissant
Masala Chai
muffins
Cheese Toasty
Flat White
Hot Chocolate with Oat Milk
Cappuccino
Chocolate Brownie
Capuccino and Chocolate Bars
Ham Cheese Sanwitch
Latte Caramel
Escaparate de Pasteles
Merengue
Café
Takeout
Seating
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Always the best place to be..."
Pelin Osmond
"Had a lovely coffee date today - the upstairs ambience and aesthetic was so Parisian, I adored it. The wait times are obscene however I can..."
Azure
"Nice coffee at usual coffeeshop prices. Collect nine stamps on card for a free one. Fairly comfortable venue if a bit small. However the service is..."
Rob Welham
"Yesterday had a large hot chocolate with oat milk and my daughter a chai latte. Both great. Nero’s hot chocolate in my opinion is far superior to..."
Sue Vogt-Skard
"Amazing coffee! Lovely customer services and doggy friendly pick up one of our cards. Best friends alive dog training school we highly recommend this..."
Carl Reed
"Beautiful building, great coffee. Good service and a peaceful, relaxed..."
Louise Young
"Coffee always best quality. Great sitting outside people..."
Keith Grinsted
"A very relaxed cosy coffee shop in an historical building on the high street which retains many authentic..."
ian beswick
"My wife and I are on a mission to find cozy coffee shops. This fills the criteria. The coffee and pastries are lovely(they are a chain after all),..."
Ben Fleck
"Just wanted to say that I thought we had excellent service in Café Nero, Chelmsford this morning. Even at a busy time, the coffee was made to..."
Daniel Goody
"Great choice of drinks, nice location and pleasant..."
James Bowker
"Very chill place to enjoy a coffee, staff always amazing and..."
Lucy Taylor
"Always a great coffee beats the others hands down. More personnel..."
Alan Newson
"A lovely café, almost hidden right at the top of town opposite a pub. Lovely service, ordered and waited for our drinks at the counter downstairs...."
Ash A
"Nice store serving a wide range of hand crafted hot & cold beverages as well as Panini's, sandwiches plus cakes & biscuits, i had a large cappuchino..."
Tracey Armstrong
"Efficient staff. Good please to enjoy warm and enjoy my cappuccino. It was difficult to find it because the brand name outsde is small, but with..."
Enrique T
"New choices of cakes, finally! Had the roulade which was nice, can't wait to sample the rest ie the chounut or was it croisnut je ne sais..."
Kit Chan
"Really tasty frappe creme with espresso and..."
SHAUN WHITTAKER
"Nice coffee place historic looking building staff Was..."
Mark
The Lordship Tea Room
The Lordship Tea Room
80/100 (1580 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
British
Cafe
Cafe
British
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Apple Crumble
Jam
Afternoon tea
Cheese & Ham Toastie
Latte
Tiptree Cream Tea
hot chocolate
Cheesecake
Club Sándwich
Salad
Fish and Chips
Sandwiches
Meringue
Halloumi Tomato Sandwich
Prawn Sandwich and Pea Soup
A Selection of Gins
Apple and Strawberry Juice
Toasts
Quiche
Cakes
Coffee Cake
Sandwiches
Espresso
Scone
Sit down
Café
British
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Seating
Takeout
Table Service
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Very nice tea room, very popular, good service & quality of food, plenty of parking & accessible. Could do with a slip presented with menu for..."
Tony Byrne
"We will be going back on a regular basis, food scrumpy, well presented in a spotless venue with good old fashion standards of friendly, happy and..."
Paul Moore
"Service is slow, but once you've seated, you wish you had more time there. The food was fresh and yummy, and their own brand of chutney made my mouth..."
mark greenhalgh
"It was an excellent outing at the team room. The people were friendly. The food was delicious. The prices were very reasonable. You could either sit..."
kayode Adewumi
"A great variety of Tiptree jam sold here! I had the halloumi tomato sandwich with an extra sausage (ordered extra). It was heavenly! Hope to be..."
Miss Peacock
"Lovely take away sandwich & cake. Nothing was too much trouble for the 2 girls working even though they were extremely busy. Lovely place for lunch..."
Soooz DaFlooze
"This is a gem on the way into Writtle. Some friends and I visit increasingly regularly for breakfast and a catch-up. We're looking forward to..."
The Williams
"Visited on a Sunday shortly after they had opened. Very friendly and efficient staff. Coffee and cakes very nice although not the..."
M A Walker
"Nice lunch and lovely pot of tea. Service good. Will book next time, as all tables inside were..."
Derek Wenborn
"We visit often and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere. A favourite with cyclists and ladies who..."
HELEN ASHDOWN
"My favourite of the Tiptree tea rooms & I have been to a few! The staff are friendly & the food is lovely & fresh which always makes me want to buy..."
Rosie Kent
"We had afternoon tea, but for lunch at 1pm! You had a choice of sandwiches including toasties. Scones with Tiptree strawberry jam and clotted cream,..."
Steve Fagioli
"Nice little tea room just out of town. Service was very good and friendly place Visited again today whilst out on a stress-busting motorbike ride, ..."
Colin S
"Service was slow, no consideration to people wanting more than one round of food etc. Food was excellent though with.good..."
Gemma Hoyes
"Amazing lunch here. Although they don't take reservations, we were able to find a seat outside and the staff let us know when a table inside became..."
Lucy Nicoll
"Always friendly and the food is always great. We have been coming here for years. Whatever we pick off the menu you can always be sure it is..."
jane farnworth
"Lovely place to have lunch or afternoon tea. Smashing..."
Alan Reeve
Muffin Break
Muffin Break
70/100 (602 ratings)
Quick Bites
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
British
Cafe
Cafe
Breakfast
Lunch
Brunch
Cake
Coffee Cake
Carrot Cake
Latte Coffee
Cakes
Chicken and Chorizo Panini
Paninis
muffins
Cappuccino and Muffin
Mocha Croissants
Velvet Muffin
Very Poorly Cooked Ham and Cheese Toastie
Cappuccino and Raspberry Muffin
Terry's Hot Chocolate Orange & Wiltshire Cheese and Ham Toastie
Sandwiches
Raspberry and White Chocolate Muffin
Cold Inside Mozzarella and Pesto Pannie
Café
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Mid-range
"Really enjoyed having a nice tea and cake in here; the ambience was lovely and the staff so friendly and accommodating. The service to our tables was..."
Azure
"This place is new. It has a real nice style, that makes you want to step in side and sit in it's seats. And the sigh on the wall is just brilliant,..."
Mike Downes
"They have a good range of paninis and cakes. The ingredients look fresh, the cafe looks inviting and there's a nice atmosphere here. The seating is a..."
Dominic Barnard
"Great service beautifully toasted fruit bread with butter and an assortment of jam. Well worth a visit we will be..."
Patricia Lock
"Excellent place to have coffee with a fresh baked muffin, gluten free and other dietary options available. Friendly and helpful staff, service with a..."
Patricia Gench
"A lovely shop, reminiscent of Costa. Enjoyed the Chicken chorizo panini and Oat latte. Was a good place to chat with a friend. Would..."
Alison Ives
"Good shop , plenty on offer, friendly staff . They have an app to build points so you get a free treat on your birthday..."
Bill Chilvers
"My second visit in that place and I can easily say IS THE BEST LATTE IN TOWN!!! I was impressed by the kitchen staff members (2mens) by the way they..."
Angelika Ashfaq
"Nice place. Attention 10. Variety of cakes, recommended carrot cake. Comply with the protocol, clean tables and quick..."
Anita C. Bedoya
"I love this eatery for a welcome break when visiting the town centre. Having walking aides, I can sit in the covered outside area and be served with..."
Margaret Shynn
"Stopped in muffin break in Chelmsford for a coffee. Nice place for a break. Nice chocolate cookie and coffee. Wife said coffee was lovely. Nice..."
martin ambrose
"Good quality food. The coffee is excellent. Can be a bit pricey though. That said, so much is made on..."
Dotbirdbudgie Shingleton-smith
"owner of the place is kind and polite BUT the manager jenny is disrespectful, rude and treats the workers like stray dogs. so disgusted of her..."
Graham O'Grady
"It's our preferred café but price's could be better. I mean, anything over £5 for a filled small sandwich is excessive. Also I've an issue with the..."
terry double
"Met up with my 2 daughters it was the youngest ones birthday, it was really nice..."
Maureen Horne