Highest-rated full English breakfasts praised in two Essex cafes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 06:22 · Archive

Two independent cafes in Essex have earned high ratings for their full English breakfasts. Selbys Cafe And Bistro in Southend holds a perfect 5 out of 5 on Tripadvisor from over 100 reviews and 4.9 out of 5 on Google from over 134 reviews. Timbers on Trinity Street in Colchester has a 4.7 out of 5 Tripadvisor rating from over 930 reviews, including 780 marked as 'excellent', and 4.7 out of 5 on Google from over 610 reviews.

Both cafes serve full English breakfasts made with fresh ingredients. Selbys' version comprises sausage, bacon, fried eggs, beans, tomato, mushroom, hash brown and toast. Timbers serves bacon, sausage, egg, mushrooms, beans, tomato, hash brown, toast and a pot of tea or coffee. Both establishments source their ingredients carefully from local suppliers.

Guests have praised both cafes for quality, portion sizes and value. One Selbys customer said the food was 'brilliant' with 'massive portion and great quality', whilst another described it as 'exceptional' at 'wonderful value for money'. Both cafes are noted for friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere.

How it is being reported

• The highest rated full English breakfast in Colchester that's 'excellent value'Timbers is Colchester’s highest-rated full English cafe, praised for home-cooked food, friendly service and 4.7-star Tripadvisor reviews.Colchester Gazette · 31 Oct, 05:00
• The highest rated full English breakfast in Southend that's 'to die for'Selbys Cafe And Bistro has been praised as Southend’s highest-rated full English spot, with rave reviews for its breakfasts, roasts and friendly service.Echo (Basildon) · 31 Oct, 04:00

In this story: Selbys Cafe And Bistro · Southend · Timbers · Colchester

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