Reviews in Essex

Booked lunch for 2, seats had been rearranged and we felt like we weren’t really sat in the restaurant as tucked in a corner with no other tables nearby. Loved the new specials, lots of choice and ordered 2 mains and 2 drinks. After being served one main, we waited patiently for the other one, eventually went to the counter to chase - it wasn’t on the order. This means that we ended up eating separately - not ideal. We did receive an apology but I think they should have done more. We followed our mains with 2 slices of cakes, again they didn’t arrive and had to be chased. Food was good, staff friendly but service needs to be improved., they weren’t very busy. We are quite regular customers and unfortunately on most occasions there have been issues, the most notable was being served clotted cream that was off as part of an afternoon tea. Again the apology should have been better. I do like the food but just wish they would improve the service, avoid the issues and when mistakes happen, sort them out and make sure the customers leave happy.

Meal was okay and a lot of variety. I wish we could have like Nigerian Jollof rice, not a bad idea. The dessert would have been my favorite but all the cake sponges was too dry. A little syrup would have made the difference. My kids enjoyed their meals. Welldone

Excellent restaurant - wide choice of food and service with a smile. Had fish and chips - great quality and portion. I've taken my Dad numerous times and always had a great experience.

Visited yesterday fir the 1st time. Lovely lunch in the restaurant and lovely clothes and home goods to buy. Plant section excellent will certainly visit again soon.

The food is always really lovely, plenty of choice and great quality and price. Just a shame the garden centre doesn’t accept cash.

Very tasty food, friendly atmosphere, perfect lunch out.

We made our first visit to Stoked this weekend and it definitely won’t be our last. The lure of the hard-to-find US beer was the catalyst for our visit but oh boy the food was so good! We shared a BBQ plate and some loaded chips. I don’t know what they’ve sprinkled on it all but it’s irresistible. Great atmosphere and lovely owners and staff. Thanks!

I had high hopes, but it was average. Roast was alright but plates were cold so food got cold quick, portion was good for meat, veg offering was bleak, like a microwaved pack of chopped carrots and peas? Pudding was strange, sticky toffee pudding with no sauce? Was alright but unfortunately don’t think I’ll return very quickly.

Decent food and friendly staff, have been multiple times and this is the first time that the food wasn’t as great and it took an hour from sitting down to receiving our food. The food was placed down and the waitress left quickly so we were not able to ask for sauces etc. we left not as happy as we have done the other times we’ve visited

Food was very standard some of the food was very dry, some salty and flavourless one of the members of staff was very rude when my children spilt a small amount of chocolate she came over and raised her voice and then continued staring at the us for the rest of the evening the desserts were not the best chocolate éclairs had something yellow in that had a lumpy texture and the chocolate gateau was extremely dry and rock hard was very disappointing after years of not going we thought it would be a nice family outing but left rather disappointed

Had a fantastic Meal . The best prawn cocktail Ive ever had , every course was beautifully presented . Exceptional value as 2 for 1 offer but even without that we would be impressed. Nice decor and ambience and the staff were very attentive We will definitely return with friends

Excellent food & service

Food was good as usual, although replaced items in Buddha Bowl not as delicious as usual. Service to clear table wasn't great, we waited for about 15mins and we left before it was cleared deciding to forgo dessert and coffee, but that may have been due to restaurant being very full.

The restaurant is pleasant staff friendly good choice of food and good quality.

Was a lovely meal and nice atmosphere that was atleast until one of the servers started pushing tables and chairs next to us which makes for an unpleasant background noise and to then be greeted by the smell of floor cleaner which didn't make things more positive

We have been here many times for lunch over the years. I had a sandwich which I feel is very over priced for what you get the side salad it just lettuce leafs surely if you going to charge so much at least do a side salad a few crisps or coleslaw would be nice

Always love breakfast here and they didn’t disappoint on Saturday. Going back on Thursday! Thanks to all the team there.

Nice place to visit, be that fir Breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea.