Whether you love a full English fry-up or a more refined eggs benedict there are plenty of places to choose from for breakfasts in Colchester.

Here are a list of the top breakfasts in Colchester according to your reviews on Tripadvisor.

Top of the list is Timbers, in Trinity Street, which has more than 500 reviews online.

One said: "I found this restaurant good value for money and the staff are warm and welcoming attentive but not intrusive."

Another five star review said: "First time visit to Timbers. To say I was impressed is an understatement.

"Good was cooked fresh, was lovely and hot and very tasty. Staff were so helpful and polite too. We will be back."

A bit further out is The Old Bakery Cafe, in High Street, Dedham.

The cafe has 92 reviews online with an almost perfect five-star rating.

One said: "The food, service, location and ambience of the old bakery is awesome. I get food to takeaway sometimes as so delicious.

"Coffee tastes great and made spot on, sandwiches and pastries fresh and the right size. venue is light, bright and always spotless. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant."

Sip & Tuck, in East Hill, Colchester, is one of the town's most popular cafes.

And reviewers are a big fan of its breakfast options too. 

There are 143, almost all glowing, reviews online for the cafe.

One said: "Love this place. Have bought take away coffee and sausage rolls more than once and have eaten in too.

"Food is fresh and good and the service is always friendly and efficient. So good to see local independents busy and buzzing. Well worth a visit."

Planning a trip to the coast?

If you're on your way to Mersea for the day, and why wouldn't you be if the weather is nice, then why not try The Gilt Rooms, in Barfield Road?

According to Tripadviser reviewers it has some fo the best breakfasts in the borough.

One reviewer said: "Thank you to all at The Gilt Rooms for a beautiful and freshly cooked full English which was much needed on a rather rough (both in weather and feeling) Sunday morning.

"Lovely waiting staff and owner both of who were great."

Fancy a walk after your food?

Hall Farm Cafe, located in Stratford St Mary, is also a brilliant place for breakfast or brunch. 

According to reviewers on Tripadviser it offers one of the best breakfast selections around.

There is the added bonus of the cafe's adjoining farm shop and you'll be in the heart of Constable Country so can enjoy a stroll after you've eaten.