The best restaurants in Braintree East of England

Collected the order. This was pathetic, a few shreds of broccoli. Why?????? I am so confused because I paid almost £4 for this!!

Well this is the worst weather spoons I've been it the staff looked like something from Halloween manager so rude we left

Had the most amazing meal. Tarek was really helpful and knowledgeable as was the lovely lady behind the bar Bashi. Everyone was really nice and the atmosphere was lovely.

It's only a takeaway but those pizzas are still great

Appalling. Service slow, but polite front of house. Measly portions, cold food (twice), rice cold when put on table. Told not paying for the cold meal and they forgot to take it off. Starter was not complete. Don’t bother going. No manager and chef doesnt seem to care what he prepares.

We use The Fox and Herb very often for their cappuccinos as they are the best in town. Food is amazing too. Staff always friendly. The place always looks spotless and all staff work very hard. Couldn’t recommend enough.

We decided to try this tea room for the first time after being given an afternoon tea for 2 gift card as a birthday treat. I have to say we were more than happy with the whole experience. It was welcoming, the staff were brilliant and the surroundings were very clean. We had 2 lovely sandwiches with a salad garnish. The salad leaves were so fresh, brilliant. Followed by 2 very good fruit scones, jam and clotted cream and more little cakes on the top tier of the cake stand . Tea and coffee was also included. Thank you.

Popped in for some lunch. Really really busy and cramped - tables are far too close together so people are falling into you to get past. Food ok - staff a bit disorganised and didnt get the orders quite right. Steak bake I had a bit average -- wasnt all that. Needs improvements.

Having eaten here many times, today was disappointing. Whilst the fish pie was fine it was let down by the 'seasonal fresh vegetables'. The carrots and cauliflower were so hard I couldn't cut them and in my opinion the green beans were from the freezer. I was brought another dish of vegetables, but these were just the same. An apology was offered, but I'm sorry to say my friend and I have decided to eat elsewhere next time we meet.

Massively overpriced..3.65 for a flat white that was served luke warm... not impressed waiting for the fancy leaf design created in the froth...just wanted a hot, fresh coffee... dreadful

Tried for the first time , chips were cooked perfectly, fish was amazing! Good portion size, Would definitely use again.

Awful pizza dried up no taste went straight in the bin rang up and manager hung the phone up three times eventually got a refund will go back to ordering from the one down the town

Absolutely appalling service and products, food looks like two weeks old and tastes disgusting, just waisted £40.00, would not advise my family or friends to waist time and money over here. I included pics in a first pic is what it’s so called grilled cheese sandwich 😂

Thought it may be different after giving it a swerve for a while but last week my partner stopped in for some fish and chips. The chips are clearly not cooked fresh each day they are like bits of wood, so rock hard I’ve never experienced anything like it. Maybe just avoid the chips if you use this place!

On such a hot Saturday afternoon whilst walking around the green after lunch at The Fox we needed an ice cream! The coffee ice cream is highly recommend.