Food and drink offerings in Loughton

“We been to team Xmas dinner and teams hospitality is 5 star .... They have arranged tables before we come and every item servered is fresh, hot and testaty. It is not possible to appricate whole group, but all our group of 23 members enjoyed the food and hospitality. We strongly recomand to our friends.”

“Eaten here a few times. Food is superb and the staff are really welcoming.”

“We went for girls night, Aura slayed.. All staff went above and beyond for us. Food was delishious and the Cocktails a next level.. Will be back for Brunch this week, the pancakes look incredible.”

“As an all day eatery I think they've got this place absolutely spon-on. Please don't change a thing! Very attentive service. Plenty of polite (well-trained) staff, no waiting, taken to the table. Table service impeccable. Hugely impressed. Piping hot food (and coffee) came quickly, fresh and with good quality ingredients, the breakfast was plentiful and was cooked to perfection. Eggs although "fried" on the menu were more like a beautifully steamed - almost poached egg consistency. Gorgeous. Hell, they even open the door for you on the way out. I'll definitely be coming back.”

“Run, do not walk here... unless it's up the hill then take the walk at a brisk pace. They have recently redecorated but that's not the only reason why. They are now serving Chuck & Brisket, a small menu filled with the absolute best burgers I have tasted. Forget Dead Hippies from Meat Liquor, or Shake Shack. The cheeseburgers here are juicy, mouth-watering and the most delicious brioche meat sandwiches I'vehad in a very long time. The patties taste incredible and are so moist. I couldn't fault it and I was a little sad when it was over. Their skin-on fries transported me to my grandmother's kitchen, for me, a comfort food. I would absolutely come back here, and implore any newcomers and regulars to try their delightful menu, otherwise you would be doing yourself a disservice. You will not regret it.”

“Fabio’s is something special. He has the best coffee in the area - hands down. Even Nero doesn’t come close to the quality. Always a joy to see him. The cannoli are incredible. He’s been keeping me sustained for my training sessions for months now and I find myself detouring to his place to get a coffee. You know it’s a damn good coffee when you’ll add time to your daily commute!”

“Great beers, amazing wines, really knowledgeable and friendly owners, they’re obviously very passionate! Love this place.”

“This industry is reliant on new shops opening that know how to build a community space and offer quality, reputable and honest prices for liquids, hardware and the rest! After meeting the owner I warmed to his nature, no nonsense and good banter. I never like being 'sold' to but always appreciate the extra effort to try new flavours and experiment with different devices. No shop within a good few miles to compete either and they've done everything right with creating not just a business, but a home from home our industry can feel proud to be part of. Great prices, amazing ranges and an owner that will listen and guide on the best buys and products that match your individual needs. Not just a punter, felt like part of the family. Cheers!”

“My friend Nela and I visited Hive Cafe for the first time today, we were very pleased with the service and enjoyed delicious Chai Latte's and Falafel Wraps, we Highly Recommended this cute and warm cafe. We'll be back to try their very famous Award winning pizza.”

“First time ordering from here and ordered food for Xmas dinner today, curry goat, stew chicken, rice n peas, Mac n cheese, coleslaw, salt fish fritters - it was absolutely delicious - can’t fault a thing! Will definitely be back - thank you and Merry Christmas!”

“Never had a bad meal from here. Been going here for as long as I can remember Great staff friendly and fresh food.”

“I am a regular customer at here. Coffee always good and friendly staff. Thank you for being awesome.”

“Love this little tea hut. Great cuppa when you fancy it, with views over Waltham Abbey from the car park. Parking fees payable now. Tea hut appears to be closed on Monday.”

“Had an excellent Sunday brunch here to celebrate a friend's birthday. The Eggs Benedict was superb. Service was good and it had a nice ambiance.”

“Considering our current situation and how careful we have to be, the experience was pleasant and the staff were very friendly and welcoming. I have no hesitation in recommending Kings Oak to any grumbling belly. Safe to say, we're happy to return anytime.”

“Always incredibly friendly service…puts a smile on my face! Amazing food at a reasonable price. Always a go-to breakfast/lunch location”

“I wanted to say what a lovely, welcoming, warm place this is. It's not only a good place for my son, it's a good place for me. It's a great way to meet other mums, and other children to connect and play. It's clean, fun, and the staff are so friendly I will really miss them as I'm moving to another area. I hope I find somewhere that we love and visit as regularly as this place. Cant recommend enough! X”

“Very friendly, popular pub. Speedy service. Excellent cheese sandwich with salad. Reminded me of Essex pubs as they used to be!”

“The Carpenters Arms is a great pub that dates back to the old style beer houses. There's no other pub in Loughton that possesses that kind of style. It has more than ample outdoor seating for the present times during government regulations but to be inside the Carpenters Arms is something to look forward to. It has such a great character inside that most pubs do not possess. Well worth a visit.”

“Very well stocked, staff helpful and friendly however we do not agree with your company policy whereby certain professions who are paid for doing the profession that they chose being given discounts .”

“Nice pub Thai food near Epping forest. Really liked the Tom yum soup and red curry.”

“Had Sunday lunch there on 24 Oct 2021. Just loved it. Had the beef joint with all the trimmings. It was fab, you definitely won't leave hungry. By the way, they did bring extra Yorkshire puddings and cauliflower cheese too.”

“I have ordered from Cafe Bengal for the past 3 years. The food is superb and the service is excellent. Price and portions are also very reasonable, without compromising on flavour. If you've not tried this place, you're missing out. Cage Bengal is the perfect go-to takeaway to compliment you're evening.”

“Very nice fish and chips. Fresh every time. It is not often that we get a family take away. But when we do this is top of our list. Friendly staff as well. Someone has commented that is cash only. That may have been when they first opened. You can pay by card, no problem. Most of takeaway packaging is paper. Although still some polystyrene for the chips portion. I will mention to the staff next time I order. It would be nice to cut on plastic wherever possible.”

“Friendly staff, great range, and frequent tasting opportunities. Though Majestic are a large national chain, they operate with the same type of ethos as an independent wine shop. Only ever had good experiences when visiting.”

“Deliciously tasty, high quality, loaded Italian pizza. I had the Asparagi version which was possibly the nicest pizza I have ever had. The others had the San Daniele which was also fantastic. Thin, with perfectly crispy edges. Extremely reasonable prices.”

“Amazing Lamb Shank for Sunday roast. Lovely pub, friendly staff. Make sure you are a dog lover though. It was like crufts. Highly recommended.”