
Cliffords Cafe / Coffee Shop
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About Cliffords Cafe / Coffee Shop
Breakfast drives the menu at Cliffords Cafe / Coffee Shop, a cafe on Southchurch Road in Southend On Sea. Alongside the full cooked plates of sausages, bacon, eggs and mushrooms, the kitchen serves American pancakes with bacon and scrambled eggs, giving a sweet and savoury option for anyone who wants something other than a standard fry-up. A bacon and egg roll suits a lighter morning order, and tea, black coffee and latte come in large mugs and cups. Orders are placed at the counter and no booking is taken, so seats go to walk-ins. A step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance helps visitors with mobility needs, high chairs make room for families with young children, and dogs are welcome. The room keeps a drinks fridge along the wall beside the seating. Trading runs through the daytime rather than into the evening, every day except Wednesdays.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full breakfast, bacon and egg roll, tea and toast and latte.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full breakfast, bacon and egg roll, tea and toast and latte.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to Cliffords for the cooked breakfast, with the bacon and egg roll and the full breakfast drawing the most repeat praise for good portions and tasty, freshly cooked food. Close behind is the staff, described as friendly, polite and jolly, with one reviewer noting they are good company for someone dining alone. Tea and toast, a latte, a black coffee and cake also get mentions, along with proper sized cups and reasonable prices. The complaints are sharper than the praise suggests. One reviewer describes hard, stale American pancakes, scrambled eggs that seemed microwaved and warm orange juice, and says staff did not ask about the almost untouched plate. Another found the bubble and squeak made with mixed veg instead of cabbage and the mushrooms dry. A third wanted bigger bacon, mentioned dust along the counter and a lack of staff training, and one visitor found parking limited. Even so, a Saturday morning bacon and egg sandwich with a black coffee leaves one first-time visitor saying they left with a smile.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to Cliffords for the cooked breakfast, with the bacon and egg roll and the full breakfast drawing the most repeat praise for good portions and tasty, freshly cooked food. Close behind is the staff, described as friendly, polite and jolly, with one reviewer noting they are good company for someone dining alone. Tea and toast, a latte, a black coffee and cake also get mentions, along with proper sized cups and reasonable prices. The complaints are sharper than the praise suggests. One reviewer describes hard, stale American pancakes, scrambled eggs that seemed microwaved and warm orange juice, and says staff did not ask about the almost untouched plate. Another found the bubble and squeak made with mixed veg instead of cabbage and the mushrooms dry. A third wanted bigger bacon, mentioned dust along the counter and a lack of staff training, and one visitor found parking limited. Even so, a Saturday morning bacon and egg sandwich with a black coffee leaves one first-time visitor saying they left with a smile.
Featured reviews
- Emma C
“Went to Clifford's for the first time today for breakfast. Lovely place and staff were really friendly and accommodating. Vicky in particular was great and couldn't do enough for us! She really went above and beyond so thank you Vicky. The food was lovely, good portions and very reasonably priced. We will definitely be back!”
- Haider Ibrahim
“Came in here for breakfast - staff were polite and very nice! Food didn’t take long, and was very nice and was very filling. Prices were very reasonable aswell!! Definitely will be coming back :)”
- Amy Wilkins
“Best bacon and egg roll there is! Had it a few times now , and will again. Lovely staff! Grateful to have a lovely cafe so close to me”
- Anthony Phillips
“Saturday morning treat, bacon & egg sandwich and a black coffee. First time I’ve stopped here - nice little cafe friendly polite staff. Freshly cooked tasty food, proper sized cups too.”
- David
“Had tea and toast here, and the toast was perfect, nice thickness and toasted to a nice brown, with jam on the side, tea was in a good size mug. The staff were jolly and great to chat with, if you are on your own, and fancy a chat. Only four because parking is limited.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Closed
- 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
- Dogs allowed
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Casual
- On-site services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Table service
- Dining options· 3
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
Location
Cafes near Cliffords Cafe / Coffee Shop
- Cafe 7094.71570.1 mi£15–30Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
custom celebration cakes, garden space, panini
- Selby’s Cafe and bistro4.91120.4 miOutdoor seating
full english breakfast, american pancakes, big portions
- 0.8 miOutdoor seating
eggs benedict, jacket potatoes, bacon burger and chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffords Cafe / Coffee ShopDelivery | 4.3115 | — | £1–15 | full breakfast, bacon and egg roll, tea and toast |
| Cafe 709Outdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.7157 | 0.1 mi | £15–30 | custom celebration cakes, garden space, panini |
| Selby’s Cafe and bistroOutdoor seating | 4.9112 | 0.4 mi | — | full english breakfast, american pancakes, big portions |
| The Boat House Cafe - Southend-On-SeaOutdoor seating | 4.778 | 0.8 mi | — | eggs benedict, jacket potatoes, bacon burger and chips |
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