Surf in Southend-on-Sea

Above average beach cafe with super friendly staff... Espresso coffees, smoothies made to order

Best beach venue in leigh on sea ! Amazing coffee and tasty menu

I visited today with my mum & we both had the smoked salmon stack for lunch today and it was soooo delicious. Really lovely place, would highly recommend.

I’ve been twice and had the veggie breakfast- it really is delicious, possibly the best one I’ve eaten locally. Portions are generous, with a variety of items and everything is nicely cooked. Both my friend and I loved the bubble and squeak- perfectly soft inside and crispy on the outside. The views are pleasant, you can watch the dog walkers on the beach as you sit and enjoy your food. The young weekend waitresses are efficient and friendly.

£5 for two goujons and a small portion of chips seems steep. Food tastes good though.

Food was quite poor, but location is good.Update: I had the smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel, early Sept. Salmon was entirely brown it was poor quality off cuts, there was barely any cream cheese, and the bagel was thick and rubbery. It was all completely inedible. We had takeaway as restaurant seating was closed, otherwise we would have said something but were already far away.

Cute beachside hut with snacks. Great prices and quality. Super friendly staff.

Friendly, good music, good views of the estuary and good food. Can’t fault it. Even dog friendly. Would be a little awkward for someone in a wheelchair, but do-able and they have tables outside too anyway. Accessible loos.The sandwich was excellent and so was the coffee. Relaxed, good magazine selection too. Always friendly service. Loos are clean and accessible, good baby changing facilities. Will go back again.UPDATE: Have adapted well to COVID-19. You can still get ice cream or hot food at the hatch. More likely for people to order takeaway. You can then sit along the wall.It is always good to frequent local independent businesses. They are a part of the community as much as you are. It's a place to say a friendly hello, exchange some news and just have a chat. So much more needed in these more socially isolated days thanks to the global pandemic. This is the new normal now, so while you can order stuff online, don't forget to keep your local businesses alive. You'd really miss them when they're gone. Not just for the convenience, but for the quality and as I mentioned social aspect.The internet means you can get almost anything online, but you can't do the people watching or browse a counter and try something new. Or get the smell of something good you want to try. Let's hope these businesses survive. It is us to us fellow customers!

had a lovely lunch at "Surf " along chalkwall beachfrontvery small inside only about 5-6 tables insideAlso has a take away kiosk on the outsideRight on the beach front with views of the sand and seaKind and friendly staff and tasty well presented foodHad a double bubble and squeek with halloumi mushrooms and 2 fried eggs ontop was amazing realy tastyRest of the party had hot filled baguettes with chips and saladLimited coice at mo due to covid

This is a great little restaurant / cafe and takeaway place located on directly on the sand at Chalkwell beach, a little bit further along the coast from Southend.They serve hot and cold drinks and snacks including ice cream tea and coffee etc from the takeaway counter and proper meals from the restaurant.We had takeaway coffees there early in the day and went back to the restaurant for a late lunch.The menu is pretty large for such a small place and also has a good number of veggie options considering how small this place is.This is the 2nd time that we have eaten in the restaurant and it was great both times.On this occasion I had the Fish and chips which was lovely piece of fish in a nice crisp batter which was clearly cooked in quality clean cooking oil. My better half had the haddock and cheese bubble with poached egg from the specials board which came with a generous side salad. This is a definite favourite.The food here is reasonably priced and the quality is excellent and the service is always warm friendly and efficient.I'd recommend this place to anyone if you are in the area.