The Stores - Chelmsford

This review is about the times we have visited this restaurant for breakfast, coffee, lunch, and tea. We have always been pleased with our experience. The food is excellent, prepared freshly and sourced locally when possible. The service is both professional and friendly, with staff who truly care about ensuring customers enjoy their time there. The restaurant is very clean. We will continue to visit with family and friends who value good food over flashy presentations.

I went to The Stores for lunch yesterday and found the food to be excellent with an extensive menu and daily specials. The coffee was also fantastic. The staff were friendly and pleasant. The only downside was that it was not possible to reserve a table. In my opinion, this is the only thing that would make it perfect.

I discovered the Stores during the pandemic and have visited the cafe plenty of times but I have only ordered take away. Their sausage rolls give the impression they are handmade, their cakes are delicious their alternative' cakes e.g. with quinoa, seeds etc. taste...extra good, which is not always the case with those kind of cakes. The bagel is amazing, ever since I tried it it has become the tasty standard with which I compare all other bagels I try. Their coffee is probably one of the best coffees around (not even comparing it to the industrialised nonsense such as Costa) and I am in LOVE with their mocha. An extra bonus is their beautiful artistic TA coffee cups, they're so beautiful that I keep them and repurpose them! The only negative is that anything aside coffee is on the pricey side. I could justify it if they were using premium quality organic products for the food, but perhaps not otherwise. If the prices were a bit more affordable I would surely visit most days of the week or at the very least on Saturdays for a rich brunch with friends. Prices aside, this cafe is wonderful and definitely worth trying.

Took my Nan for lunch last week and what a delight this place is. Staff were lovely and the food was delicious. I had the bubble n squeak topped with bacon and perfectly cooked poached egg, my Nan had a smoked salmon and cream cheese...sandwich in soft white bread, followed by tea and the most delicious homemade granola slice. All in all this place is spot on for a nice bite to eat in a cute coffee shop setting. We will definitely be back.

Went here for a second visit with family and managed to get a table. the food was very good and staff were friendly. You are not rushed to order, but you have to go to the counter to order and your food is brought to...you. That does not deter me from going as the food is very good as is the quality.