Food & Drink

Roses Cafe opening times are 07:00–14:00 hours Monday to Friday and 07:00–13:00 hours Saturday and Sunday. We go here for breakfast on weekends sometimes.

The Tulip
Church La
Chelmsford CM1 7SF, United Kingdom
01245 283 219

Have been in here a few times with friends and family, there are two bars, one that has a snooker board and a juke box and the other one, slighly smaller for all the older clientelle who want a bit of piece and quiet whilst drinking their pint. It is nicely decorated and you can get a good glass of J.P Chenot Merlot for a couple of quid. They also have live music and entertainment now and again.

The Endeavour
351 Springfield Road
Chelmsford, Essex CM2 6AW, United Kingdom
01245 257 717
www.grayandsons.co.uk‎

Have drunk in here on several occasions with Ewan. It has a darts board and a sheltered outside smoking bit. It also does food which you can pre-order take home, eat and bring the plates back later. Never tried this. Ewan likes the ale there the best.

They also have live music, quiz nights and other types of entertainment every now and again. They have a darts board and also a juke box.

Kings Coffee House
11 Moulsham Street
Chelmsford, Essex, UK CM2 0, United Kingdom
01245 259 322

Have eaten here several times in the past, but it is a bit pricy. Had a fried breakfast here with Ewan's and it is not the same quality as Rose's Cafe (for the same price). This cafe did suffer a fire a few years ago and when it re-opened it opened as it was before the fire. Little changes there. Its the only place in town that does Knickerbocker Glories though, which are a particular indulgence of mine.

La Tasca - Chelmsford
13-15 Backnang Square, Chelmsford, CM2 6FD
CM2 6FD, United Kingdom
01245 290 305
Www.latascakitchen.co.uk‎

This is a Tex Mex Restaurant in the city centre of Chelmsford. It used to be a tumbleweeds and various other names above the door. Have enjoyed tapas a few times here with friends and family and the food has always been reasonably priced.

As You Like It
18 Duke Street
Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1HL, United Kingdom
01245 499 114

Have been in here a couple of times for lunch and to get Ewan his sandwiches sometimes. They have different choices of bread and fillings and also think they may deliver for corporate functions.

Finest Fillings
The Meadows
Town Centre, Chelmsford CM2 6FD, United Kingdom
01245 347 545

Have been here a couple of times at lunchtimes and weekends. You could get soup and a roll for £2, but I think its gone up since. There is room to sit inside to or outside by the river if its hot or you want to smoke. I liked chicken tikka sandwiches or piri piri chicken sandwiches, again anything spicy in the hope it boosts the metabolism.

I think they might deliver food as well, but only Monday to Friday.

Missoula
7 Springfield Road
Town Centre, Chelmsford CM2 6JE, United Kingdom
01245 251 119

Been going here for a while, used to be called Edwards and probably a few other things. Maybe new name means new management. They do several 2 for 1 offers for lunch during the day like burger and chips & lasagnage for £5.99 (without drink on top), it is a good price for two to sit somewhere and eat in comfort but if you only have an hour for lunch, again it is a bit tricky to fit everything in.

Nando's Chickenland Ltd
Grays Brewery Yard
Town Centre, Chelmsford CM2 6QR, United Kingdom
01245 344 506
www.nandos.co.uk‎

Been here for lunch once with a friend, the food is nice but it is slow during busy lunch periods and it can make you a bit anxious if you only have an hour to fit everything in.

Zizzi'smore info‎
1-4 Grays Brewery Yard
Town Centre, Chelmsford CM2 6QR, United Kingdom
01245 268 089
www.zizzi.co.uk‎

Been here a few times with friends and family. Lovely, clean restaurant. Clean and and nicely decorated, you can also get a seat by the window and watch people go buy as you are eating your salad or pasta. Price reasonable for the service and quality of food.