The Essex Rose Tea Room - Colchester

This charming tea room has a delightful atmosphere and friendly staff. The food is consistently delicious and the staff are always welcoming and accommodating. The setting is beautiful and inviting, making it feel like a home away from home. The staff always goes above and beyond to assist guests. I highly recommend trying the afternoon tea.

Our experience at this restaurant was extremely disappointing. They did not have jacket potatoes, mozzarella, or vegan cheese available, without informing us beforehand. The service was very slow, with our simple order of two toasted tea cakes and three toasted sandwiches taking far too long to prepare. To make matters worse, when the food finally arrived, the sandwiches were not what we had ordered, leading to additional delays in receiving the correct meals. There were no apologies for the mistakes made. Needless to say, we did not feel inclined to leave a tip.

This is a lovely tea room that strikes the right balance of elegance without being too fancy. They offer a tasty selection of cakes, including some unique options like the St. Clements cake. While we were tempted by the crocheted sandwiches displayed in the window, they unfortunately were not available on the menu. The cream tea was definitely the highlight of our visit, featuring two large freshly baked scones served with cream and your choice of jam. It was a truly delightful experience.

Myself and two friends enjoyed the best afternoon tea I have had in a long time. Everything was clearly freshly made .. we were a bit fussy and they accommodated every request in a friendly fashion. What set this apart from other experiences were that each person gets old and hot drinks for the set price , the quality of the food and the lovely staff. Book in advance. This is something to look forward to

We were celebrating joint birthdays as it was my partners birthday today and mine last week. We had a great welcome from the staff, the food was freshly prepared, served quickly and delicious. The service, especially from the Manager was excellent. All in all had a lovely lunch and would certainly recommend.