Brunch is arguably the best meal of the day, with so many food choices and maybe even a glass of prosecco or two.
Whether you're looking for something fancy or just a local cafe to visit, we have found some of the best places to visit in Southend.
It's also the perfect way to treat your mum on Mother's Day.
Here are the top five places for brunch in Southend based on Tripadvisor reviews.
Best spots for Brunch in Southend
Maxwells
Where: 11 Queens Road, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1LT
TripAdvisor rating: 5/5
Located over on Queens Road, Maxwells has an impressive 5/5 rating on TripAdvisor, with praise coming in for its paninis, sandwiches and jacket potatoes.
Out of its 224 reviews, 205 were rated as 'Excellent' on its TripAdvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "Great brunch experience on my first visit. Had a breakfast baguette with bacon, eggs and sausage, plus a large latte, all in all under £10. Highly recommend this place, will come back again."
Cubanos Cafe Bistro
Where: 195 Elmsleigh Drive, Leigh-on Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS9 4JH
TripAdvisor rating: 5/5
Moving over to Leigh-on-Sea, we have Cubanos Cafe Bistro, which has received high praise for its homemade desserts, stew and Sunday roast.
Out of its 187 reviews, 171 were rated as 'Excellent' on its TripAdvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "I couldn’t recommend more!!! Absolutely delicious food, amazing friendly service, relaxed atmosphere and just all over good vibe whether it’s brunch with friends, lunch with family or quick coffee and cake."
Revolution Southend
Where: 8-14 Queens Road, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1LU
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5
Back on over to Queens Road, another highly-rated option for brunch is Revolution, which has been commended for its bottomless brunches and burgers in particular.
Out of its 920 reviews, 763 were rated as 'Excellent' on its TripAdvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "We had a lovely time, food and drinks were amazing and was reasonably priced. We was served by Zara who was amazing, very accommodating and provided great customer service and overall made our experience here all the more worth while!"
Attic
Where: 48 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2ES
TripAdvisor rating: 5/5
Next up is Attic over on the Eastern Esplanade, which has been commended for its breakfast, lunch and everything in between.
Out of its 104 reviews, 95 were rated as 'Excellent' on its TripAdvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "Friendly staff and a lovely place to sit. Food was really good and they happily accommodated the changes I requested to my meal. Will definitely be returning Thank you."
Oliver's on the Beach
Where: 12-14 Western Esplanade Kiosk 6, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1DL
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5
From the Eastern Esplanade to the Western Esplanade, you can find Oliver's on the Beach.
Out of its 583 reviews, 413 were rated as 'Excellent' on its TripAdvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "Visited with friend for brunch, the food was delicious. And the menu choice was great! So much to choose from! In fact all the food that was coming from the kitchen looked lovely. The staff were friendly too."
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