Tea Besidethe Sea - Southend-on-Sea

This little cafe is a hidden gem the couple that run it are so welcoming and friendly we only popped in for coffee and cake (home made), but after seeing the menu... we chose lemon curd waffles and banana and maple syrup pancakes omg amazing and huge portion. Twice we've been there and yet to try rest of menu, BUT cant get past waffles and pancakes.. see you soon guys

Just came across this little tearoom/cafe today on a drive out. And what a delicious find, lemon waffles with ice cream and banana pancakes with maple syrup. Amazing, the home made cakes looked pretty yummy too. and a lovely couple who ran the place. Will Definitely be going back with friends in tow .

We met up at the station for a walk and the guide said go and have coffee one hundred yards or so down the road, we went in, had coffee and tea cake, didn't wait long, it was lovely

I found this place after following them on FB and then also getting them recommended for afternoon tea delivery. I was after two adult ones and a childs one for a family birthday. The communication was great and the teas arrived at 11:30 on the delivery day. They were so good we really enjoyed them. Especially my little boy the childrens one had a nice touch of chocolate spread with the scone instead of the usual cream and jam and also a pot of jelly and a little cupcake. Us adults enjoyed ours too all of it was fresh and delicious. Hope to come here in person one day.

Had a lovely afternoon tea today. Fresh sandwiches generous helping of cream with cakes freshly made scones. Pleasant atmosphere service. Even came too find us on East Beach when we left our umbrella behind.