Rainbow Cafe - Tendring

Located next to the green in Dovercourt by the boating lakes, this restaurant offers a lovely setting with pleasant seating areas both inside and outside. The f... read more Located next to the green in Dovercourt by the boating lakes, this restaurant offers a lovely setting with pleasant seating areas both inside and outside. The friendly staff even provided water for our dogs. The food is excellent value, with thick uncut bread perfect for poached eggs or sandwiches.

We arrived and sat outside the cafe looking forward to breakfast My niece ordered egg bacon sandwich with no butter/spread as has an allergy, my sister a full E... read more We arrived and sat outside the cafe looking forward to breakfast My niece ordered egg bacon sandwich with no butter/spread as has an allergy, my sister a full English and myself asked if I could have sliced avocado instead of smashed if not I’ll go with just the poached eggs on toast, she said no that’s fine, so all ordered. We waited Approx 40 mins, wasn’t busy but happy as outside in sunshine My nieces sandwich came out, with butter and not cut in half, my niece had to take it back in and explain she cannot have butter, they put the egg and bacon in another 2 slices, still uncut (thick bread so hard to slice with normal knife but that’s what she was told ‘there’s a knife on your table.’ Then my sisters full English came which was fine, then mine came out, the substance of the avocado was tinged yellow with slight slime, which made toast soggy and unpleasant I didn’t eat this, but managed 1 slice of toast and 2 eggs. My request to the staff was to please charge me for eggs on toast as couldn’t eat the avocado (maybe why they list as smashed on menu, was not fresh) I did not say this to staff member, don’t think this went down very well in addition to the request for no butter!! Which I would deem a reasonable one. My sister went into pay the bill inside the cafe as I have mobility issues I was making my way back to the car, when the staff member rushed out of the cafe to tell me ‘I’ve taken the avocado off the menu’ for which I thanked her, she went on to say ‘you won’t be welcome back here again!’ To say I was shocked would be an understatement, we was never once rude, I think assertive to an avocado that was on the turn and an allergy which needed addressing. An upsetting and unpleasant visit to this cafe I have frequented Dovercourt over passed 35 years as had a holiday home and brought all my children up there seasonally using the restaurants and cafes so very familiar with the very friendly place it has always been And we are a very well mannered family

I can only agree with the other very positive reviews of the Rainbow Café. I was travelling through Harwich and Dovercourt last Friday late lunch time and was s... read more I can only agree with the other very positive reviews of the Rainbow Café. I was travelling through Harwich and Dovercourt last Friday late lunch time and was struggling to find anywhere to eat. I saw the Rainbow Café out of the corner of my eye as I passed in the car. I did a quick 'U ' turn and didn 't regret it. The restaurant was full but the lady whom I assumed was the owner, was very helpful and promised me she would fit me in, which she did. I had eggs Benedict and an americano coffee which were both very good. Everybody else was having scones, so I joined in it was excellent! I was particularly impressed with the staff, who were all friendly and seemed to know a lot of the customers by name. It 's a shame I live a long way from Dovercourt, otherwise I would also be a regular at the Rainbow Café.

Visited as a family of 3 for breakfast. Booked in advance, glad we did as its a small cafe and all tables were taken. Took about 10 minutes to be served and ano... read more Visited as a family of 3 for breakfast. Booked in advance, glad we did as its a small cafe and all tables were taken. Took about 10 minutes to be served and another 20 minutes for food to arrive but it was tasty and priced fairly. Service seemed to speed up once 2 more staff arrived. All staff very friendly and polite.

This delightful cafe is located right across from the beach. It is dog-friendly with lovely decor and a great outdoor seating area, some of which is covered. Th... read more This delightful cafe is located right across from the beach. It is dog-friendly with lovely decor and a great outdoor seating area, some of which is covered. The restaurant is very clean and offers a good menu with delicious food options. They even provide sausages for your furry friend.