Tripadvisor: Southend best cafs to grab lunch according to TripAdvisor

With the weather warming up and afternoon outings more appealing, we have narrowed down the businesses which can give you the best experience this lunchtime. Every eatery included on this list has something unique to offer to suit everyone's tastes, and we have decided on five for you to enjoy. The Quirky Bird Café, Westcliff The Quirky Bird Cafe was opened in June last year and has gone from strength to strength since then. Within five months of opening, it was ranked as the best café in the borough and still occupies the top spot at the time of writing. It offers home cooked meals such as burgers, chicken and chips, breakfasts and roast dinners. One reviewer said: "Fabulous Sunday lunch, thank you, I really enjoyed it. Not rushed and everything lovely even though it was Mother's Day." Another said: "If you understand what food tastes like when it is cooked with love and passion, The Quirky Bird is where you need to eat. "Sunday roast well and truly home cooked, beautiful food, good meat and bone broth gravy. Going for the liver and bacon next time." Maxwells, Southend This venue, on Queens Road, aims to provide "fresh food for a fantastic" price and its customers agree it has achieved that goal. It offers brunch options such as sandwiches, salads, and bagels, with vegan and gluten-free choices available. The eatery currently boasts a 4.9 out of five rating from 461 reviews on TripAdvisor. One patron said: "Came here with my aunt on a Saturday, the people are lovely, very quick service and the food was fresh and tasty. we will be back." Attic, Southend The Attic cafe, which reopened in 2024, has proven a popular hit with residents. The tapas and cocktail-style venue offers up delicious food and a great atmosphere, with its customers praising it for the experience it provides. It currently has a 4.8 out of five rating from 163 reviews on TripAdvisor. One reviewer said: "We are so pleased we walked by, what a find. "We stopped for a quick lunch when we arrived for our weekend away. Then, we went for breakfast the next morning, and the next. "Quality ingredients, beautifully cooked and presented. Throw in the friendly team and it's winning combination." Cubanos, Leigh This independent café and bistro has proved very popular with its customers and has earned praise for its exceptional food. It currently has a TripAdvisor rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 313 reviews. It caters for breakfast, lunches, tapas and evening meals as well as a wide selection of cakes and desserts. One reviewer said: "Staff are always friendly and welcoming, especially the owner Kelly who comes out the kitchen when she can to greet her customers. "Food never disappoints on portions and quality." Café 709, Southend This venue, on Southchurch Road, has received plaudits for its "value for money" offerings which have enchanted residents. Among customers favourites, the cafe's bacon was singled out as exceptional. It has a TripAdvisor rating of 4.7 out of five from 160 reviews. One customer said: "Food was spot on, the perfect size and good value for money. Great quality food and great service. Special mention to the bacon." Another said: "My Dad and I come here every week and couldn't recommend Cafe 709 enough. Great, tasty, quality, and Emma does the best crispy back bacon."