
Coffee Hog
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About Coffee Hog
Coffee Hog is a coffee shop in Colchester on Cotman Rd, with room for both children and dogs. A play area for babies and children has play kitchens and play food, and the dog-friendly seating comes with bowls provided. The brunch menu includes a full breakfast and Hog spice tatties, with cakes and brownies alongside the coffee. Decaf and milk alternatives are available, and the drinks list includes a Nutella hot chocolate. Younger visitors can join in cookie decorating or order a lunch box. The shop can get busy, and food may take a while when it is full. A blue light discount is offered.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention coffee, full breakfast, kids play area and brownies and cakes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention coffee, full breakfast, kids play area and brownies and cakes.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the breakfast and brunch food, with the full breakfast and the hog spice tatties named for big portions, alongside coffee that several call great or excellent. Close behind is the children's play area, which families describe with play kitchens and play food, and the room is also described as dog friendly, with bowls and a cold sausage brought out for dogs. Brownies, cakes, iced caramel lattes and a Nutella hot chocolate also get praise, and the sandwiches are called fresh. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, with one regular saying they remember his order. The main complaints concern cost and waiting: one diner found the fry up overpriced and not as good as elsewhere, and says the cafe is always noisy, with a long wait for food when busy. Another reviewer was fine with a longer wait because staff had told them to expect it. One visitor also wanted to book by phone and found the chairs uncomfortable, though the wide spacing between tables suited a relative with a walker.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the breakfast and brunch food, with the full breakfast and the hog spice tatties named for big portions, alongside coffee that several call great or excellent. Close behind is the children's play area, which families describe with play kitchens and play food, and the room is also described as dog friendly, with bowls and a cold sausage brought out for dogs. Brownies, cakes, iced caramel lattes and a Nutella hot chocolate also get praise, and the sandwiches are called fresh. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, with one regular saying they remember his order. The main complaints concern cost and waiting: one diner found the fry up overpriced and not as good as elsewhere, and says the cafe is always noisy, with a long wait for food when busy. Another reviewer was fine with a longer wait because staff had told them to expect it. One visitor also wanted to book by phone and found the chairs uncomfortable, though the wide spacing between tables suited a relative with a walker.
Featured reviews
- Karl
“This is a nice cafe with good coffee but the fry up could be a lot better for £16, the food there is a bit overpriced but it is a nice place to sit compared to some cafes, always noisy in there, when it’s busy expect to be sitting there for around 30mins before getting your food, overall you can get a nicer fry up elsewhere for less money”
- Crystal Winter
“Great place to take kids and have a coffee at the same time! They have a set area for children, and great choice of menu. They also offer blue light discount”
- Holly Hollier
“Lovely friendly staff, great food (especially the breakfasts!). Excellent coffee! Have been in a few times when visiting my Mum. She’s in her 80s and has a walker - the cafe tables are spaced out well, so she can manoeuvre round easily. Loses a star for not being able to book by phone (not all 80+ yr olds use the internet!) and the chairs aren’t the most comfortable in the world. But will be back for the lovely food (and it’s a convenient short walk for my dear old Mum!)”
- Michael
“Came here Saturday morning, didn’t expect it to be so busy. Waitress found us a table, Was a wait on ordering but they was busy and said expect a longer wait time which was communicated so was fine. We had the full breakfast great quality food and iced caramel lattes was lovely, High recommend.”
- martin kane
“Absolutely fantastic staff Always remembering my order Smiles and friendly service Always. In nearly everyday as I am the local postman. And even when I'm not in the vicinity , I will drop in for a fantastic coffee.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed inside
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Planning· 1
- Brunch reservations recommended
Location
Coffee shops near Coffee Hog
- Velvet coffee4.9261.4 mi£1–10
traditional Romanian pastries, pistachio latte, freshly made iced drinks
- 1.4 mi£1–10Vegan options
brownies, flat white, own roasted coffee beans
- 1.4 mi£1–20
halloumi and chicken panini, breakfast panini, cappuccino and mocha frappe
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee HogOutdoor seating | 4.4252 | — | £10–20 | coffee, full breakfast, kids play area |
| Velvet coffee | 4.926 | 1.4 mi | £1–10 | traditional Romanian pastries, pistachio latte, freshly made iced drinks |
| Sir Isaac's Artisan CoffeeVegan options | 4.4196 | 1.4 mi | £1–10 | brownies, flat white, own roasted coffee beans |
| Loofers Food & Coffee Place | 4.5396 | 1.4 mi | £1–20 | halloumi and chicken panini, breakfast panini, cappuccino and mocha frappe |
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