5 good spots for coffee and cake in Braintree
Enjoy the perfect cup of tea the next time you’re out with a senior, stop by some of our preferred spots in or near Braintree to grab a snack and your favourite cuppa.
Braintree and the picturesque villages surrounding the North Essex market town boast many charming tea rooms and coffee shops. All perfect places to spend time with elderly relatives or friends and we have listed of few that we like.
Toast Cafe Braintree
f you’re wanting to treat your elderly charge to a nice snack or light lunch, then undoubtedly Toast is an ideal venue. Located in the heart of the shopping district in Braintree, This cafe is independently owned and run and has a great choice of speciality coffees, teas, smoothies and is famous for it’s many toasted sandwich specials. And there is a sister Toast in Sudbury town centre too!
The staff are friendly and welcoming, and there is always a “happy” buzz here, where quality coffee and food is always guaranteed. There are also few “surprise” specialities for the adventurous!
So if you’ve just been shopping and want to sit down for a natter before dropping your friend home, stop by Toast. Check out @lovetoastuk for daily specials.
The Bocking Hall Cafe
This Bocking Hall Cafe is a 100% outdoor café come rain or shine, seven days a week and located in the now disused Rayne Railway Station.There is a canopy that covers part of the platform with seating and the carriage which is opened. This is an great find for anyone looking to surprise their elderly friends in a out of the way leafy venue. The food is high quality and especially the cakes and desserts and the afternoon tea can even be ordered for home delivery! The railway carriage is maintained by The Friends of the Flitch Way and this link may offer further interest to learn about numerous nearby woodland walks and areas of attraction.
Tiptree Tearooms at the Barns
Tiptree Tearooms at The Barns offers the unique opportunity to savour the delicious lunches and afternoon teas offered by this famous Essex Jam making company. Located amongst the 13th century Knight Templar Cressing Temple Barns, this is a gem of a place to bring your elderly relatives or friends and sure to impress them no end. You can also visit the Tudor walled gardens before retiring to these famous tea rooms for a spot of lunch or afternoon tea.
Coffee House in the Gardens
Coffee House in the Gardens is situated in the gatekeeper’s cottage in the Braintree & Bocking Public Gardens. Run by Rachel, the coffee house has increasingly become a community hub, hosting weekly Meet up Mondays session, as well as supporting the park’s many events. There is a distinct focus on quality ingredients hand selected by Rachel and often sourced locally. The café is on the doorstep of the busy town of Braintree while basking in the eminence of this beautifully stocked public garden which boasts tennis courts, playground, thatched bandstand and a Wildlife Hide. The gardens were donated by Sydney Courtauld to the people of Braintree in 1888. Find them
nother independently owned coffee shop and cafe is The Fox and Herb in the middle of nearby Halstead town. Owned by Ajay this café is stylish and spacious with multiple mini themes throughout and all designed by the owners.
The Fox and Herb is where to take your older loved ones if you want an interesting twist to the usual lunchtime ritual. It has a very healthy and eclectic choice of lunches and hot drinks, as well as a warm and innovative atmosphere. In the heart of the town. Find the Fox and Herb
