Oranges & Lemons

4.7 ( 472 reviews )
Checking... 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM See Hours
£10–20
The Oranges and Lemons, Rectory Hill, East Bergholt, Colchester CO7 6TL, United Kingdom
+44 1206 299000

Oranges & Lemons is a charming café nestled in the serene locale of East Bergholt, Colchester. This hidden gem is renowned for its exceptional home-cooked meals and a delightful atmosphere that captures the essence of cozy dining. Visitors rave about the Full English breakfast, praised for its perfect cooking and generous portions, as noted by eager patrons like Vicky Batchelor. The quality of their coffee also stands out, served at the ideal temperature with a variety of alternative milks that cater to diverse preferences.

Lunch options, described as “amazing” by Alan B, come out swiftly, embodying efficiency without sacrificing taste. The goats cheese and beetroot salad, highlighted by Jayne Rowley-Evans, is not just a meal but an experience—worthy of any upscale restaurant. Desserts, particularly the cakes, are consistently described as “to die for”—a must-try for anyone visiting.

While the atmosphere remains inviting, some guests like Irina C have noted occasional lapses in staff attentiveness, which could be refined during future visits. Nonetheless, the overall vibe remains warm and welcoming, making Oranges & Lemons a perfect spot for a casual gathering or a relaxing brunch with friends. The adjoining shop adds to its charm, offering cute items that complement the café experience.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves coffee
    • Has free water refills
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegan dishes
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Brunch reservations recommended
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Oranges & Lemons

Vicky Batchelor
Jul 2,2025
What a hidden gem!!! Best cooked breakfast we’ve had for a long time. Portions were spot on! We both had the Full English for a late brunch on a rainy day and everything was cooked to perfection. The cafe itself is a delight! Coffee ..... absolutely perfect temperature and great quality with a selection of alternative milks available. Highly recommend!!
Alan B
Jun 6,2025
Amazing experience, although they were very busy nothing was too much trouble in finding us a seat and then going through the menu. Our cooked lunch was served within 5 minutes of ordering. We certainly rate this as No1 in the local area and we hope to make many other visits to taste more of there home made cooking.
Jayne Rowley - Evans
Apr 19,2025
Oranges & Lemons is a lovely little hidden gem in a quiet area of East Bergholt with home cooked food. The goats cheese and beetroot salad was restaurant worthy and the cakes are to die for. Never a disappointment whenever I go a lovely friendly place to meet with friends plus the shop is an added bonus.
Holly J
Apr 16,2025
Food was soooooo good! And the atmosphere was lovely and chill. The staff were very quick and polite and the shop has the cutest things!
IRINA C
Apr 13,2025
Nice place.Very cosy. The food is good.Lovely cakes. Staff were friendly but weren't very attentive. My friends and I had to look for staff to get some attention on 2 occasions , they were too busy talking to each other. There were at least 3 of them in a shop. Hopefully, staff will be more attentive next time I go there.
Tracey Allison-Caridi
Mar 28,2025
A delightful old fashioned tea shop/cafe plus an assortment of decorative finds and some gorgeous clothing. It is a must visit if you're in the area for coffee & cake or something more substantial. The "gifts" are the sort of things you want to treat yourself with - I bought a gorgeous little tortoise that fits onto a plant pot
kupka kudelkow
Mar 22,2025
This cafe's great quality food is one thing, but the atmosphere and staff are something that does need mentioning as well! We felt extremely welcomed, and really well looked after; food and coffees were amazing. Highly recommend a visit for full english or veggie version- both are fab!
Teressa West
Mar 22,2025
This is a gorgeous place to eat and chatter with friends... Food is super scrummy!! And as you enter the cafe you are greeted with a lovely shop with lots of beautiful things... You can also purchase plants and garden statues....... This is a Must Do if you are in or near this location...... I will definitely be visiting again before I go back home to Australia

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