The Broadway Cafe

149 The Broadway, Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea SS1 3EX, United Kingdom
+44 1702 936601
$$$ Cafe
(52 Reviews)
Price Range £10–20

Welcome to The Broadway Cafe, a delightful cafe nestled in the charming area of Thorpe Bay, Southend-on-Sea. This cafe stands out not only for its inviting ambiance but also for its commitment to serving fresh, delicious food that caters to diverse tastes.

Cuisine Type: The Broadway Cafe offers a varied menu that includes light lunches, homemade burgers, and irresistible cakes and desserts. The moment you step inside, you'll be greeted by the tantalizing aroma of freshly cooked meals, promising a satisfying culinary experience.

Popular Dishes: Indulge in their mouth-watering Double Ham, Egg & Chips for a heartier option at just £10.50 or treat yourself to the Homemade Beef Lasagne, skillfully crafted to delight your palate for £12.95. If you fancy a burger, the 10oz Broadway Burger (£13.95) comes highly recommended—an exquisite blend of flavors chargrilled to perfection, served alongside newly cut potatoes that add an extra crunch. Vegetarian and vegan diners will appreciate the robust selections available, including the highly praised vegetarian breakfast, celebrated by loyal patrons like 'ThePlinkyPlonk' for its perfect execution and reasonable prices.

The atmosphere at The Broadway Cafe is warm and welcoming. Many customers have noted the clean, bright interior and the option for outdoor seating, enabling you to enjoy your meal while soaking in the scenery of this beautiful area. Whether you're catching up with friends over a delicious meal or looking for a cozy spot to enjoy a cup of coffee, The Broadway Cafe is the perfect setting.

Customer Experiences: The cafe has earned rave reviews from those who've had the pleasure of dining there. One customer, Kelly Thomas, expressed her delight in the freshly cooked breakfast and efficient service, stating that she would definitely return. Sean Casey referred to it as “an absolute hidden gem,” where generous portions and a creative menu left a lasting impression. Jackie Hamilton-Smith praised the cafe's wide range of breakfast options, catering to both meat eaters and those with dietary restrictions. It's clear that every visit is met with quality food and friendly, attentive service.

If you're in the area, make sure to pay a visit to The Broadway Cafe for a meal that’s as delicious as it is memorable. With its delightful offerings and inviting atmosphere, it’s easy to see why this cafe has quickly become a local favorite.

Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Table service
Amenities
Toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Payments
Credit cards
NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Tuesday

06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Wednesday

06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Thursday

06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Friday

06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Saturday

06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sunday

06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

52 Reviews
ThePlinkyPlonk

04 Sep 2025

The best vegetarian breakfast cooked to perfection! Really reasonable prices. Meat options are also good and plenty of healthy options on the menu too.

Sapphi S

29 Aug 2025

Best burger in years- Home made, chargrilled, really tasty fresh food, ripe avocado and salad. I had curly fries but regular chipm are clearly newly cut potatoes. Half the price of a certain hotel and tastier!

Kelly Thomas

09 Jul 2025

Really great cafe, first time after moving recently to Thorpe Bay. Freshly cooked breakfast which was delicious, great drinks and hardly waited for our food. We will be back again soon. Definitely would recommend.

Sean Casey

04 Jul 2025

An absolute hidden gem. Nothing from appearances to make it stand out from the croud but food so nice, such a delicious and original selection, and staff very, very pleasant. I couldn't really remember how good it was when my wife suggested a return visit but when I saw the menu it all came back to me, and as usual she was right again. Really, really nice food, generous portions, to say the least, and very reasonably priced. Need to find an excuse to go back

Jackie Hamilton-Smith

25 Jun 2025

My family and I had brunch here the other day and it was lovely. The restaurant is still quite new, so working out a few things, but we loved the food and the coffee. The breakfasts were amazing... there were so many different selections on the menu and they catered for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans very well. For the coffees, they also had different types of syrups and milks and it was great! We especially loved the Mediterranean style breakfast and the way that everything had lots of flavour. Thank you for a fab meal.. can't wait to come back and sit outside! :)

Daniel Wheeler

14 Jun 2025

Visited on a Saturday morning with my lady. Plenty of seating available with me facing the Broadway. •Smashed chilli avocado, poached eggs & smoked salmon on granary toast •Steak breakfast on granary toast •Banana milkshake •Mixed berries smoothie A very enjoyable breakfast with clean plates afterwards. Clean bright interior which also had outdoor seating. Smooth efficient service & flavoursome food.

Igli Mucmata

01 Jun 2025

Grate Place for breakfast & lunch, clean kitchen that I got to see myself, Nice staff.

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