Batemans Cafe — Restaurant in Tendring

Nice little seaside cafe. The only one in the area of the children's pool at the end of Brightlingsea Promenade. Great views of the Clone Estuary towards Mersea Island and a firm favourite with dog walkers, beach hutters and family day trippers. There is a car park for the beach adjacent (pay and display from 31st May to 1st September only) and the kids beach here is Blue Flag beautiful. Usual cafe fare of burgers, nuggets paninis, potatoes etc. Great ice cream selection and also sell crab lines, buckets, kites and spades. No interior seating and only ten or so tables outside so the main criticism is it can be hard to find a table. Also it is very popular so can be long queues on busy, hot, summer days. Prices are very reasonable. All in all not much more you could ask from...

We have visited this Cafe many times for many years when it was just a wooden hut. After such sadness with the plans for the new Cafe building delayed for many years this is still the best, most reasonable ,friendly place for excellent food & service. On a lovely bright sunny day yesterday ( 2nd Feb 2025) we & two dear friends had a good walk then sat outside at the Cafe for teas,coffee, bacon baps & chips. There was a constant queue of customers so good to see.Excellent value ,food & friendly service. Don't miss a visit here you will soon return . Thankyou to...

Batemans Cafe is a small hut on the front at Brightlingsea. It sells tea, coffee, breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as items such as children's fishing nets and water inflatables. It is very reasonably priced. The food is delicious and well priced. We just had coffee for the adults and a slushy and an ice cream for my daughter. If you visit the seaside in Brightlingsea, it is well worth a visit. It is open year round and has tables and chairs outside. It is always popular. The staff are always helpful...