A welcome break from the chain coffee shops dominating Upminster high street. I hope they can…read moreimprove on the sub-par level of food and pre-packaged goods we've come to expect living in a not-quite-London suburb. The menu is pretty thorough, flowing from breakfast through to lunch, supper and afternoon treats. The food is of a good standard, but it is not perfect: To be picky I'd prefer fresher eggs, bread and fruit. However, the coffee can't really be faulted, it is easily of the same or greater quality than any of the other cafes and competitively priced. That thing that keeps me coming back is the friendly service and local flavour. I like to come here because it has far more selection than most of the others, so it is great for groups. It's cute, comfortable and clean. I hope the garden continue to grow!

visited Coffee Bloom Café Sunday excellent service very friendly staff food was great my wife loved…read morethe eggs benedict would recommend to my friends

Located in the middle fo the ground floor of Eastgate Shopping Centre, this cafe is in a nice…read moreconvenient position - but it does almost put you in a goldfish bowl. You're right at the entrance to about 8 shops and everyone walking past can have a good look at you eating your lunch. It's always busy, which reflects the good quality produce and affordable prices. The staff are very nice and helpful, and the food is always fresh and delicious.

Cafe is located in the centre of the ground floor to the front of the Next store. They serve…read morevarious sandwiches, ciabatta's, panini's etc along with tartlets of fruit in season and other pastries along with a full range of coffees. teas, soft drinks etc. The tables are always clean with girls constantly clearing tables and the staff behind the main counter cooking and serving coffees etc. All the staff are very well mannered and polite and only too happy to make sure you enjoy your stay. 10/10 for everything.

If you ever find yourself in Ingatestone with any hankering for a snack, breakfast or light lunch,…read moredefinitely stop in here. The staff are warm and friendly, and what a combo efficient as well. The interior is charming, with a selection of nostalgic gourmet goodies and the menu offers a solid selection. Prices are a steal. Even medium sized coffees are served in generous mugs and the homemade cookies are a real treat.

I last went on 5/7/2014 and thought Very high standards . Very busy. Had a lovely atmosphere had…read morea amazing latte made by the man himself Charlie Simms. Not had the food in there but a trip back soon very needed and I promise I will your food as it looks amazing! xx

My partner took me here for Mother's day yesterday, and he sure scored Brownie points with this…read moreone! It was right up my street, and if like me, you love everything Vintage, then this is a dream! The cafe is based on a farm in a fairly rural area. It was a bit tricky to find, so make sure to look out for the signs. You'll find that it serves a very rustic and authentic environment, so if you're bit of a fancy pants, perhaps go to The Hilton for Afternoon tea. Its cute in size and decor. . My compliments certainly extends to the food, with everything homemade! We had The pre-ordered Afternoon tea, so everything was ready for us upon arrival. They were also able to cater for my 4 year old daughter, who had a kids version. The sandwiches were so soft and the cakes absolutely delish. The cherry on top was that the staff were super friendly and made us feel very comfortable. So, all-in-all, big thumbs up!

Sometime you just want something homely and warm... this family run business definitely gives you…read morethat comfortable and relaxed atmosphere you want during afternoon tea. The vintage decor, and cosy room was perfect for a Mother's Day gift! I think the misses was impressed! The food was as far as I could tell... all made on site. The sandwiches had lovely rich flavours with different types of bread. The scones where awesome! And the tea and coffee really hit the spot! Great day out!

You should stop by the coffee shop if you are in the neighborhood. The coffee is fresh, the staff…read moreis very friendly and they have a lot of seating so you can relax, study or socialize.

Stingy portions and expensive!…read more I just had a sausage and bacon baguette from there and it was woeful. Butter only on one side of the baguette, one piece of bacon to stretch along the whole length of the baguette and so little brown sauce you would have thought the stuff was more expensive than gold. And it was £3.60. Better off going McDonald's I think..... At least you get a drink for that price included!

Friendly staff and street side seating outside…read more This is your standard Starbucks as you'd see anywhere in the world. There does seem to be a serious lack of geekage here. I think I was the only one on a laptop here. They do have free wifi and it is quick. There are plugs next to the tables in the back toward the rest rooms, none up front. Only draw back is the music in the back is rather loud, making it hard to concentrate if trying to work here.

Spacious and clean. One of my favourite Starbucks Coffees to go to. Nice staff.read more

The Fig Leaf is a real find in Romford hidden amongst all the Fast Food and generic chains. I had…read morenever been here before as always thought it was more of a lunch/cafe type place but it was busy on a Friday night so we checked it out. Good choice of Greek/Meditteranean food and prices were great, a starter for £2. My partner had the Iskender, it was delicious and I had Lamb Kofte in a wrap with cheese and rice and sauce on the side. I probably wouldn't go here for a special meal but was a real change teamed with good service and we had fun trying to name all the 7 wonders of the world which lined the walls.

By far the best place to eat in Romford, just a shame most people in Romford don't realise this and…read morestick with the usual Mc D's, KFC etc. The food is very cheap and for the money is excellent. Well worth giving it a try.