The Alex Café Bar & Brasserie
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About The Alex Café Bar & Brasserie
The Alex Café Bar & Brasserie sits on Undercliff Rd W in Felixstowe, overlooking the sea, and covers breakfast, afternoon bar snacks, and evening cocktails across a 44-item menu. The brasserie side includes Moule Marinere served with chips, alongside coffee options such as flat white, cappuccino, and americano. Orders are placed at the counter, with food then brought to the table, and the cafe operates on a walk-in basis rather than by reservation. The menu is structured to allow extras added onto individual meals, with each addition listed alongside its dish. Set on the seafront itself, the room looks directly out over the water, giving the counter-service format a straightforward run from morning coffee through to evening drinks.
Good to know
“Seafront cafe/bar with a heated patio, open for breakfast and snacks, cocktails and brasserie menu.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Menu & Prices
44 dishes · mains £1–11- Espresso Coffee£2.00
- Extra Shot£1.00
- Americano£2.50
- Flat White£3.40
- Cappuccino£3.40
- Latte£3.20
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention moules marinere, cocktails, sea views and happy hour pint prices.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention moules marinere, cocktails, sea views and happy hour pint prices.
Customer Review Summary
Cocktails draw repeat mentions, with the Moule Marinere also singled out as a good bar snack, served with chips. Friendly, efficient counter service and seafront views come up often, with several noting outside seating near the beach. Prices run a bit higher, around £18 for the mussels, but reviewers consistently call it worth it and say they'd return.
Customer Review Summary
Cocktails draw repeat mentions, with the Moule Marinere also singled out as a good bar snack, served with chips. Friendly, efficient counter service and seafront views come up often, with several noting outside seating near the beach. Prices run a bit higher, around £18 for the mussels, but reviewers consistently call it worth it and say they'd return.
Featured reviews
- Robert Gunn
“Fab cafe on the seafront. Great to be able to sit outside across the road and be close to the beach and water. Food was nice, good menu, quickly served by friendly staff and good value. Definitely recommended, especially on a nice summer afternoon!”
- Simon Ayres
“Stopped here for sometging to eat after seeing a performance at the Spa Pavillion. The Moule Marinere was very nice, and served with chips. £18 per portion which is as expected these days and in line with comparible places. Orders taken at the counter and food brought to table. Very friendly and efficient service, and the quality of food is good. This place is popular with dog walkers and seafront strollers every day, at all times of the year and is a well known fixture on the Felixstowe sea front.”
- Paul Beckett
“Great little place to eat overlooking the sea, food was amazing.... little pricey, as you would expect on the seafront....But worth it. Definitely will be coming again. Highly recommend”
- Anne-Marie
“We visited The Alex bar on several occasions during our stay in Felixstowe once for breakfast, once late afternoon for bar snacks and drinks and a few times late evening for cocktails. Very friendly staff and the most amazing cocktails. I …”
- Emma Turner
“Went here yesterday for the 1st time, and I'll definitely be back. The staff were all really friendly and the food was fantastic. You pay a little more than other places but I'd personally say it's well worth it. I like the fact you can add extras onto your meal and the prices are all clear on the menu. They have plenty of specials and also happy hour early evening where a pint is about £4. The cocktails were really good. Great views and a lovely atmosphere. I'd definitely recommend.”
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
Restaurants near The Alex Café Bar & Brasserie
- Dovercourt Grill4.72384.4 mi£10–20
lamb shish kebab, special chicken kebab, cheesy chips
- 9.1 mi away£20–30Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
rump steak, roast pork, char grilled steak
- The Woodyard Ltd4.73729.1 mi away£10–20Outdoor seatingVegan optionsVegetarian options
pizza, river deben tide mill setting, outdoor seating
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alex Café Bar & Brasserie | 4.51,521 | — | — | moules marinere, cocktails, sea views |
| Dovercourt Grill | 4.7238 | 4.4 mi | £10–20 | lamb shish kebab, special chicken kebab, cheesy chips |
| Ego at The Deben Seal, WoodbridgeOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.71,078 | 9.1 mi away | £20–30 | rump steak, roast pork, char grilled steak |
| The Woodyard LtdOutdoor seating · Vegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.7372 | 9.1 mi away | £10–20 | pizza, river deben tide mill setting, outdoor seating |
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