Cuckoo Dough
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About Cuckoo Dough
Cuckoo Dough is an Italian restaurant on Short Wyre Street in Colchester, covering the full pizza range with dining in, takeaway and delivery. Brunch is served alongside the main menu, and the kitchen also works in a wider cafe-style repertoire that includes American dream pancakes topped with bacon and avocado toast finished with pumpkin seeds and pomegranate seeds. Calamari opens as a starter, and tiramisu is on the dessert list. Iced lattes are available from the coffee counter. The room accepts reservations and welcomes families with babies and small children. The format suits both sit-down meals and quick collection or delivery orders across the local area.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
83 dishes · mains £3–132- Italian Olives£4.50
- Tuna Pizza£14.75
- Slow Cooked Lamb Hoagie£11.95
- Green Toast£7.95
- Lost In The Sea£10.95
- Mario's Favourite£10.75
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention american dream pancakes, tiramisu, avocado toast and iced latte.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention american dream pancakes, tiramisu, avocado toast and iced latte.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers return for the food, with several singling out the tiramisu and the pancakes, and the brunch veggie options. Service earns repeated praise, and one diner noted the kitchen accommodating a baby with a plate of blueberries and carrot. A few mention small portions, and one describes a reservation not being honored on arrival, prompting a switch to another restaurant.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers return for the food, with several singling out the tiramisu and the pancakes, and the brunch veggie options. Service earns repeated praise, and one diner noted the kitchen accommodating a baby with a plate of blueberries and carrot. A few mention small portions, and one describes a reservation not being honored on arrival, prompting a switch to another restaurant.
Featured reviews
- Joanna Pogwizd
“I made a reservation for 5pm and came twice, but the place was still closed at 5:20pm. The reservation was made to celebrate my partner’s birthday, and I had two small children with me. We ended up having to go somewhere else. Very disappointed with the experience!”
- Sally Russell-Struth
“Really great food and drinks. Great music and nice vibe.”
- Mark Emerson
“Small portions of Calamari (starter) for the price but otherwise very good.”
- kirsty lones
“Brilliant service and great food. A wonderful birthday dessert served too. Thank you.”
- Kara
“I really liked this restaurant. The staff are very friendly and helpful. It's a really cute restaurant as well, with good atmosphere and nice decorations. I had the American dream pancakes which are not American pancakes, but they are very much like Louisiana beignets. I really enjoyed them and the bacon on top! I also ordered fried eggs which were really good and hash browns which I liked. My husband got the avocado toast which was not only really pretty but very tasty. It also had nice pumpkin seeds sprinkled on it, pomegranate seeds, Etc. We tried the tiramisu which was one of the best I have ever had! The iced latte that I had was one of the best I've ever had also! And I try a lot of coffee! All in all I would definitely go back to this place when I'm in the area next.”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Offerings· 13
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Restaurant
- Smoke-free
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
Location
Italian restaurants near Cuckoo Dough
- Piccolo at 42 North Hill4.73380.4 mi£20–30
pasta, calf's liver, pizza
- 2.4 mi£20–70
authentic italian food, pizza from pizza oven, tiramisu dessert
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuckoo Dough | 4.7655 | — | — | american dream pancakes, tiramisu, avocado toast |
| Piccolo at 42 North Hill | 4.7338 | 0.4 mi | £20–30 | pasta, calf's liver, pizza |
| TASTE OF ITALY PIZZA PASTA RESTAURANT | 4.8255 | 2.4 mi | £20–70 | authentic italian food, pizza from pizza oven, tiramisu dessert |
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