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 Colchester.
It's also the perfect way to treat your mum on Mother's Day.
Here are the top five places for brunch in Colchester based on Tripadvisor reviews.
Best places for brunch in Colchester
Timbers
Where: 22 Trinity Street, Colchester, CO1 1JN
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
Starting off on Trinity Street, you can find Timbers which has earnt plenty of praise for its lasagna, jacket potatos and hash browns.
Out of its 603 reviews, 466 of them were rated as 'Excellent' on its Tripadvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "We were heading to Colchester for the afternoon so I looked up the best places for brunch on Tripadvisor and we decided to go for Timbers, all the reviews were positive and spot on, once inside the staff were so welcoming and friendly, and the ambiance was very pleasant, we had a great relaxing time in this cosy little restaurant".
Sip & Tuck
Where: 67 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1UE
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
Sip & Tuck on the High Street has also earnt commedantion for its brunch, in particular for its breakfast burrito.
Out of its 189 reviews, 137 of them were rated as 'Excellent' on its Tripadvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "Brunch heaven!!! We were staying at a nearby hotel and I woke up and googled coffee and this place came up with a review saying the French toast was amazing. That’s all I needed to hear. But once we were there we were overwhelmed by the menu - too many good choices! I got the vegan brunch in the end and my husband got the breakfast burrito. SO delicious. We both cleared our plates."
Cafe 21
Where: 21 Trinity Street, Colchester, CO1 1JN
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
Back on Trinity Street we actually have the restaurant next door to Timbers in Cafe 21.
Its all day breakfast and flatbread are just some of the items that have received praise.
Out of its 225 reviews, 141 of them were rated as 'Excellent' on its TripAdvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "I had the best breakfast and incredibly good value at this lovely little cafe. The staff are helpful, enthusiastic and friendly. A really good place to stop and eat."
Old Bakery Cafe
Where: Old Bakery High Street, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HA
Tripadvisor rating: 5/5
Travelling a bit further afield to Dedham now you can come across the Old Bakery Cafe which has built up a solid reputation.
Out of its 95 reviews, 85 of them were rated as 'Excellent' on its TripAdvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "This is a real gem of a place. Stopped for brunch on our way to Colchester. Super quaint set up and lovely staff. We had eggy bread with bacon and maple syrup and it was totally delicious!"
The Gilt Rooms
Where: Mersea Island Mersea Island 4 Barfield Road West Mersea, Colchester CO5 8QT
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5
We finish off the list on Mersea Island, which has earned specific praise for its cakes and sandwiches.
Out of its 209 reviews, 174 of them were rated as 'Excellent' on its Tripadvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "My husband and I are regular Gilt Rooms customers and we are always impressed with every aspect of the food , service and ambiance provided by Rosie and Heidi. Today was no exception. We visited for brunch and as always the food was absolutely delicious and beautifully presented."
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