The Old Town Tea Room — Restaurant in Rother

As a big fan of Burritos, I visited the Bexhill Old Town Tea Rooms today to try their burritos, which I believe were added to their menu earlier this year, and which they describe on Instagram as ‘always tasty’ and ‘always fresh’.

Although the service and decor were pleasant, I must say this was the worst burrito I have ever had: the pulled chicken was obviously frozen, and the sickly BBQ sauce it was in overpowered everything else. The guac was store-bought and tasteless goop. The slaw was fresh I think but wasn’t seasoned right for a burrito. The week itself was a plain white wrap lightly heated, but in no way strong enough to hold all the wet, sloppy contents. There was no coriander or real seasoning, so what you actually got was a big tasteless mass of mush. I paid £8.80 (I think) for my burrito and am now annoyed that I wasted the money on such a half-hearted, sub-standard version of one of my favourite meals.

I can see from other reviews that the breakfast and cream tea options seem to be decent, so I strongly suggest you stick to these options if you choose to eat here.

As I said, the young lady who served us was attentive and friendly, so I can’t knock...

Update Nov 2023

If this cafe were open when I leave work (8am), I would have to avoid it. It is so good.

I am a frequent customer but have not updated my comments, mainly because little has changed.

Lovely place, perfect location. Excellent food and proper diet coke. Staff are wonderful. Highly recommended.

My favourite cafe at the moment. I often call in to do some design work and the atmosphere is relaxed and quiet. Food is excellent, as are the cakes. Paninis and omelettes are the highlights, but Breakfast is well worth the extra if you are hungry. Fantastic staff - I believe family run - and could not be more helpful and friendly. Prices...

I went along today for the first time and was really impressed with the toasted bacon sandwich and pot of Earl Grey Tea...I also had a slice of what I think was supposed to be a victoria sponge but had been made as a tray bake it was nice but didn't really taste of anything much and the slice was quite small and it cost a whopping £2.50 I enjoyed everything else though. The only other downside was by the time I left my eyes were stinging from the cooking fumes...plus when the cool air hit me my clothes just smelled of cooking oil....all that said I'd definetly venture back so...