Reviews

Overall Total Score
3 out of 5
Good | 1009 reviews

What 665stewarta likes about Sainsbury's Cafe:
Enjoyed a delicious breakfast at an unbeatable price. A fantastic way to kick off the day. The food was served hot and accompanied by a nice cup of tea. Great value for the money. View all feedback. What stevetM114HK doesn't like about Sainsbury's Cafe:
This is for the Stanway Store not the cafe…few checkouts choked by full trolleys, queue at customer services desk with one person long…I don’t work for Sainsbury’s and have no wish to support appalling customer service and the sacking of till staff on the altar of Sainsbury’s profit so refuse to self scan. Stuff I picked up was then left with the security guy as I left, I can buy elsewhere…incidentally, he cared abou... View all feedback.

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Tripadvisor
3.1 ★ from 111 reviews
LoyalroyalBerkshire
27.12.2023 - 17:40

Unbelievably bad breakfast. This was my first visit and I can confidently say, it’ll be my last. I have never experienced such appalling food. Burnt sausages, r...

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lizaT1506ZK
27.12.2023 - 17:40

Excellent choice of food and drink.friendly helpful staff.Enjoyed turkey baguette lovely hot and tasty.Would definitely recommend

ANGELA
27.12.2023 - 17:40

Very poor £16 got 2 coffees ham egg n chips and a fish finger sandwich which consisted of 3 fish fingers cut up to cover half of the bread When replaced it actu...

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stevetM114HK
27.12.2023 - 17:40

This is for the Stanway Store not the cafe…few checkouts choked by full trolleys, queue at customer services desk with one person long…I don’t work for Sainsbur...

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R5258VPlindac
27.12.2023 - 17:40

There was no coffee available, and the sandwiches were dry with very little filling. This is not up to par for Colchester, let alone Chelmsford. It's no surpris...

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This café presents a dichotomy of experiences that can leave diners disappointed or pleased. While some patrons lament excessively long wait times, poor food quality, and inattentive service, others have enjoyed hot, flavorful breakfasts at a remarkable price. Issues like burnt sausages, rubbery eggs, and cold plates plague the menu, contributing to a steady decline in foot traffic. Conversely, loyal customers appreciate the café's affordability and varied offerings, often opting for drinks rather than meals. Overall, the café's inconsistency leaves much to be desired, prompting many to reconsider their dining choices in search of better options.

Google
3.5 ★ from 409 reviews
susan
20.02.2024 - 14:34

I had to wait 20 minutes to get a coffee because there was only one server working that day. After finally being served, I then had to wait another 5 minutes fo...

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Gastroranking-uk
2.5 ★ from 489 reviews

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