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Mistley Quay Cafe

High Street, Mistley CO11 1HB, England
01206 393 884
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Ranked #1 of 2 restaurants in Mistley
4.5 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
Price range: RM41 - RM50
Cuisines: English
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Description: Mistley Quay Café is an English restaurant, serving daily specials, all homecooked on site. In addition, we offer regular themed evenings (recent examples include Carribean, Spanish, French and a Guyfawkes Supper!) and a monthly informal supper club. It is a unique cafe,run by a husband/wife team, with amazing views over the River Stour. More information can be found on our website where you will also find menus for our upcoming events. We are also on Facebook (Mistley Quay Café) and Twitter.
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Reservations
Description: Mistley Quay Café is an English restaurant, serving daily specials, all homecooked on site. In addition, we offer regular themed evenings (recent examples include Carribean, Spanish, French and a Guyfawkes Supper!) and a monthly informal supper club. It is a unique cafe,run by a husband/wife team, with amazing views over the River Stour. More information can be found on our website where you will also find menus for our upcoming events. We are also on Facebook (Mistley Quay Café) and Twitter.
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london,uk
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Glad the venue is not closing”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

Visited Mistley Quay Cafe today and what wonderful homemade fare, I could sit here for hours watching life on the estury. Perfect location, what a gem of a site. Was told that the Cafe is going to continue when current lease expires with Liz at the helm. Fantastic!!

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AlexJ262, General Manager at Mistley Quay Cafe, responded to this review
1 June 2013

Many thanks for taking the time to post this kind review. We were very pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit on Thursday- I have passed these comments onto my colleagues who were working with me during your visit. With regards to the expiry of our lease, our last day is 10th August, when we shall be moving to The... More

Suffolk
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49 reviews 49 reviews
30 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
“Can I say more.....”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

I am rapidly running out of superlatives for this place! Today was yet another visit with my Mother, who insists that every time she comes to stay with me, a meal at MQC is a "must". Today did not disappoint (well, for us, it never does). I managed to drag myself away from my usual aubergine & lentil moussaka (which... More

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AlexJ262, General Manager at Mistley Quay Cafe, responded to this review
1 June 2013

Thanks for yet another kind review! Its always good to see we're continuously hitting high standards, as we always strive to do! Im glad you enjoyed the food on your visit to us on Thursday, I have passed on your comments to Debbie who cooked your meals, and to Richard about the Lemon Meringue Pie which we know you love!... More

Essex
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Very steep steps so beware if disabled.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

The only way into the restaurant is up four or five VERY steep steps and if you have mobility problems then unfortunately you may need to find another place to eat. We visited this little cafe on a warm day (not hot) and were concerned to find quite a few gnats in the restaurant. The doors were open and although... More

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AlexJ262, General Manager at Mistley Quay Cafe, responded to this review
29 May 2013

Thanks for taking the time to post this review on Trip Advisor. We're pleased to hear you enjoyed your meal at Mistley Quay Café, and we do take great pride in our homecooked food! With regards to the steps this is a good point to note as they are very steep. This cannot be changed as the building is listed,... More

Ennis, Ireland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Lovely lunch”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

Found this café quite by chance - only by seeing advertising board on the pavement. But what a find! Far from the usual café fayre of burgers and pies and chips, the Mistley Quay Café serves up really tasty home made meals as well as snacks - we had hand cut sandwiches with salad and a proper pot of tea... More

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AlexJ262, General Manager at Mistley Quay Cafe, responded to this review
26 May 2013

Many thanks for taking the time to write this kind review. We're all so pleased you enjoyed your 'chance' visit to Mistley Quay Café! And yes, certainly no chips in sight! On one further note, I regret to inform you that we shall no longer be running MQC as of the start of August; we shall be taking over the... More

Harwich, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Hidden little treasure”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

Mum & I popped in here yesterday for a quick nibble at lunch time and were so impressed I feel the need to share !! There was an impressive menu of home baked / made foods. We chose the soup Swiss chard and cream cheese - absolutely delicious - served with amazing home baked bread/ butter. We weren't intending on... More

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AlexJ262, General Manager at Mistley Quay Cafe, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write this kind review. We're really glad you've enjoyed your visits to Mistley Quay, and it is great to recieve such positive feedback- it's great to know we're getting it right! Thanks again, and we look forward to welcoming you again soon. More

Higham, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Essex Long-Weekender”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013

This cafe has been a favourite of ours for many years. The choice of meals is excellent....portion-size very generous...the food is always well-cooked and tasty...and the make a great pot of tea!! The cakes and bakes are great and the view over the river is beautiful. A lovely place to relax and enjoy a full meal or just a coffee... More

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AlexJ262, General Manager at Mistley Quay Cafe, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Many thanks for taking the time to.write this kind review. Your positive feedback is greatly appreciated! We're really pleased you've enjoyed your visits to Mistley Quay and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. More

ipswich
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Wonderful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Wonderful food good service great view it never disappoints ,well worth a visit its a shame they are not open in the evenings.their meringues are wonderful

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AlexJ262, General Manager at Mistley Quay Cafe, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write this kind review. It is always good to hear such positive feedback- we're glad you have enjoyed your visits to.Mistley Quay Cafe. We do open in the evenings on occasion such as our monthly informal supper club, and for themed evenings, the next of which is Nick's Spanish Night on Friday 10th... More

Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Sorry to see it go.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

For everyone who's been been here over the years & I've been having coffee here for the last 3 years or so, I'm sorry to say the lease runs out at the end of July 2013. All is not lost though, the owners Esther & Richard are moving the business to a pub 20 Minutes drive away (in Langham) My... More

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AlexJ262, General Manager at Mistley Quay Cafe, responded to this review
7 May 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write this kind review. It is always good to hear such positive feedback, and we're all so pleased you have enjoyed your visits to Mistley Quay Cafe over the past 3 years! Indeed, we shall be taking over The Shepherd at Langham, and we hope you will join us there and enjoy many... More

London, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 35 cities Reviews in 35 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
“Quaint cafe with gorgeous estuary views - hidden gem”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013 via mobile

What a find! Gorgeous cafe - mismatched farmhouse vintage chairs... Views over the estuary... Yummie cafe cooking - cakes are delicious! Perfect quirky cafe feel - cosy, relaxing... I will be coming here again! I think it's a local gem.

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AlexJ262, General Manager at Mistley Quay Cafe, responded to this review
5 May 2013

Thank you very much for taking the time to write this kind review. It is always good to receive such positive feedback. We look forward to welcoming you to Mistley Quay Cafe again soon! More

ringmer
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30 reviews 30 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Little Gem in middle of nowhere”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

I have now been in this great littel cafe on couple of occasions following a visit to a business partner in the area. Great service, very friendly and great value. From various coffess to hot chocalate to a great pot of tea for couple of quid. Cakes look great as well but as the firm wont except those on my... More

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AlexJ262, General Manager at Mistley Quay Cafe, responded to this review
11 May 2013

Many thanks for taking the time to write this kind review. It is always good to recieve such positive feedback and we're glad you have enjoyed your visits to Mistley Quay Cafe. We hope one day, we will be able to tempt you with one of our delicious homemade cakes! We guarantee they're worth it! Thanks again for the review. More

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