Holy WOW. It was…read moreone week to my son's first birthday and I'd left the cake to fate. I surely wasn't going to bake one, and given my £45 pumpkin pie experience at Hummingbird and lackluster cupcakes at Bea's of Bloomsbury lately I was a bit gun shy of the fancy schmancy bakeries. And sugarcoated fate had my back! I attended the Yelp event at 93 Feet East that evening and met Danielle of Eat 'n Mess Cakes, and one taste of her s'mores cake and I was sold. I emailed her the next day to give some vague instructions on a birthday cake and arranged to pick it up from her Broadway Market stall on the following Saturday. For £25 I got the most delicious, multi-tiered, moist carrot cake with buttercream white frosting. It was sinful. Everyone that tasted it was ooooohing and ahhhhhhhing about how great the cake was. Of course the 1 year old loved it, though he's not a harsh judge. My husband ate it about 3 meals per day until it ran out (I hid some in the freezer as Danielle told me it would freeze very well). We'll crack into that some night I'm sure. It's very tough to resist. Danielle is very nice and professional...and obviously quite talented with the baking! The communication was quick and courteous, and the cake fantastic. Can't ask for much more than that! *She delivers in/around Kent. *She is at Broadway Market most Saturdays. *Special orders accepted, see her website for ideas.

If you want delicious cakes gluten free go to Eat'n Mess cakes at Broadway Market …read more Every saturday you will find her stall . As I have a sweet tooth I wanted to taste everything !! but I only bought a carrot cake and a banana bread. Fantastic cakes very moist !!

Popped in for a quick lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Beautiful space filled with all handmade…read morebaked goods made fresh on the day. The croque monsieur was really fantastic. The angel cake blew my mind.

I've been to this Frankie and Benny's a couple of times - with family and also with a large group…read moreof co-workers for a Christmas party. I wold definitely say I enjoyed it more when I was there for a normal dinner. F&B's tries to pass itself off as New york-style Italian food, but as an expat New Yorker that this is just not true. This is typical anglicised Italian food that is decent enough for a dinner out, but not anything fantastic. As for the Christmas party, I would definitely NOT recommend going here with a large group, at least not during the Christmas season. Although promised a larger roped off area, we were all packed into one long table with no room whatsoever to mingle. The food was not very good - not up to their normal standard - and service was very slow. I understand that it was packed and hectic, but hopefully since I've been they have learned to adjust themselves to such a situation.

This is a decent restaurant in a traditional american 60's diner style. The food is what you'd…read moreexpect really, nothing too fancy but they do some good burgers, the food is decent quality and reasonably priced. The staff are all friendly here, they also do some rather tasty cocktails. They have a nice bar and a cocktail barman who does all the flair so it's quite impressive. They host a lot of birthday parties and it's a good place for a large group of people to go, they have tables which can be set together quite easily, often get parties of up to 20 here. I'd recommend having a cocktail or too, it's conviniently located next to the cinema too for a film after, or the wetherspoons is just across the road for a drink!

Awesome friendly place. Delicious breakfast served here, all with a smile. Made to feel very…read morewelcome here.

This place is perfect. The food is delicious, and the staff is absolutely lovely and make great…read moreconversation. Really good breads and toppings! Highly recommend.

Love this place it great and fast and always guaranteed to walk away happy and full, nice and…read morefriendly when you go and get your order

A wonderful burger joint in Seven Kings. Jake has managed to gain a cult following and you have to…read morebe careful as the opening times vary. Every time I see the lights on I can't resist walking in and ordering one of Jakes finest burgers, full of flavour and size! The blowout really is something you would find in the USA, and makes this place truly unique in an area which is otherwise inundated with chicken and chip shops. The chips are your bog standard chips but it's all about the burger, and what makes this place stand even further is the sheer simplicity of it all. The decor looks like it's been the same since it first opened many moons ago but it adds a certain allure. If you are in the area don't miss out on this truly fascinating establishment, Jake is a lovely owner who always has time for a good chat!

Excellent independent coffee shop with delicious homemade cakes and healthy snack bars. Eccentric…read moredecor of old-fashioned chairs tables pillows etc make it a colourful experience. Lovely staff charming intelligent and helpful. You are tempted to keep it a best secret.

It's what I was expecting but it's very nice, it's cash only which kinda fits. Staff are friendly…read moreand helpful. The location isn't great it feels it would be more comfortable by the sea but it makes the best of what it has. Inside its very chilled downstairs is lots of comfortable seats and the upstairs too but the upstairs has a charming play area for small children. If you have a few hours to spare this is the place to come in Southend.

This is absoulutely favourite restaurant at the moment…read more It is a tiny little restuarant that is very easy to miss, as the roadside signage is both understated and unlit. It holds seating for around 25 people, is wheelchair accessible, and does easilly the best Chinese food I've had in ages. For me, the highlights of the menu are: Chicken Peking style - which is a chopped battered chicken breast fillet in the lightest, crispiest batter you can imagine, drizzled with a fresh garlic, spring onion and soy dressing... Sounds a bit doughy? Not at all.. it somehow keeps fresh and crispy througout the meal. The Chinese dumplings are fabulous (always a benchmark for me - as they're so easy to get wrong) - but the smart money for me goes to have the Wonton soup instead, as the starter has 4 dumplings, whereas the soup has 3 of the same.. and the soup, and is cheaper. Instead, either the chicken sate, or the Chefs special kebabs (with a delightfully spicy chilli sauce) are absolute winners. (and very large portions too) Any noodle dish is amazing, as is all the seafood.. I've now had prawn, squid and scallops, and all are of absolute freshness, and are cooked to perfection. On the first time I went to this restaurant, which to be honest is quite sparcely decorated and lit.. I was greeted by only one other table being used. The occupants said that they'd seen my party pass by, and then come back, and 'we'd chosen a good-un' here. They then proceeded to offer us tastes of their dishes before we ordered to prove,.. (one of which was the Peking chicken) I'm a very fussy eater, and wouldn't normally dream of accepting, but I did on this occasion, as they genuinely seemed proud of the restaurant,.. The tastes guaranteed that we'd have that on our first order, and the rest is history. Such enthusiasm from clientelle just speaks volumes IMHO. Wonderful service, great food. I seriously have nothing but praise for this place. I've taken 6 of my friends here on several occasions, and everyone agreed on the quality of everything.. One friend (who, incidentally I've just been back there with) literally could not wait to go back there this evening... The restaurant proudly displays paper clippings on the walls in the dining area and the outer widows proclaiming that they recently won the accolade of the best Chinese food in Bromley. (no mean feat as Xian was also in their catagory!) - While Xian is unboutably good, it also has the dresscode and prices to match.. For me, the unassuming location and friendliness of the staff, yet equally delicious food of Lotus will win out any day. Please go and try it, the chef deserves as much business as he can handle..

I have been patronizing this bakery for thirty plus years and love their salmon bagels (bagels and…read morelox), they also make a number of different fillings for your bagels that may interest you such as chopped herring and chopped liver. SB also bakes delicious cakes, danish, and cookies. I think their challahs are as good as the ones that you can get in New York City. When you go through the door you are treated to the unbelievable aroma that you can only get from a quality bakery. When I get off the tube I have to walk past the bakery to get home, so it's hard not stop for a quick snack or to bring some delicious baked goods home with me.

Friendly staff. Ok selection of pre made bagels, salt beef was cold and mustard was a bit flat…read more Good selection of biscuits and deli.