South Essex's best brunch spots for you to try this weekend

There’s no shortage of charming cafés and bistros that offer satisfying mid-morning meals in south Essex.

The choices included in this list are the highest rated in south Essex according to Tripadvisor reviews.

Cubanos is a must for fans of Cuban cuisine (Image: Cubanos) Cubanos, Leigh

Located in trendy Leigh, Cubanos is a café bistro offering a delicious selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner options.

While much of the menu is sourced from local suppliers, the café bistro specialises in Cuban cuisine. Cubanos is a popular option for special occasions and celebration brunches.

Cubanos is rated 5.0 on Tripadvisor with user pipdedman saying: “Visited for brunch with a friend as we wanted somewhere away from the hustle of Leigh Broadway. Sat outside in the lovely warm September sunshine. The staff are friendly and accommodating and the menu small enough not to overwhelm with choice”.

Maxwell’s, Southend

Maxwell’s is one of Southend’s most popular choices for brunchers seeking a no-nonsense treat. The café boasts an impressive menu including vegan and gluten-free choices.

Visitors can sample jacket potatoes, salads, sandwiches and bagels, or even just indulge in a perfectly poured coffee. A range of lighter snacks are also available.

Maxwell’s is rated 5.0 on Tripadvisor with user Nick B saying: “We had a lovely brunch. The ladies serving were very pleasant and helpful too. My partner's salad was very suitably plated. Thoroughly recommended”.

Beans and Bagels, Wickford

Locals love Beans and Bagels for the café’s fantastic customer service. So much so, that it regularly tops lists of Wickford’s best eateries.

Recognised for having great deals on food and drinks, Beans and Bagels is a great choice for those craving a brunch that doesn’t break the bank. What’s more, the café’s ideal location on Wickford High Street make it a convenient brunch spot.

Beans and Bagels is rated 5.0 on Tripadvisor with user Steven G saying: “Visited yesterday for brunch of bacon and sausage, bacon, and toasted bagels. Extremely friendly staff great service and excellent food, all washed down with coffee, hot choc and milk. Not altogether, of course!”

Combine chocolate and brunch at Sarah's Creative Kitchen (Image: Sarah's Creative Kitchen) Sarah's Creative Kitchen, Leigh

There aren’t many places where you can slip straight from a brunch to a chocolate making workshop, but at Sarah’s Creative Kitchen, you can do just that.

The café combines quirky chocolate making experiences with fantastic brunch options to offer a dining experience like no other.

Sarah's Creative Kitchen is rated 5.0 on Tripadvisor with user K P saying: “We had a lovely brunch at Sarah’s Chocolate Kitchen, great service very friendly staff and the food was so good. The milkshakes are a must! Especially the Biscoff one! We took home some brownies and we will defiantly be back! Highly recommend”.