It's no secret that brunch is the most important meal of the day, so it's therefore equally as important that you know where to find the best of it. Whether it's a greasy hangover cure you're in the mood for, or a bougie bottomless offering to get your weekend off to a proper start, we've rounded up the best brunches in Essex, from humble pub brekkies in Romford, to free-flowing cocktails and bacon baps in Billericay.
Only the third one of these popular cafes to open outside of London, The Breakfast Club is taking Chelmsford by storm. You can find delicious brunch dishes here every day of the week, with dishes ranging from chorizo and egg hash to blueberry buttermilk pancakes and hearty breakfast burgers. As for the interiors, expect a modern twist on the classic cafe aesthetic, with bold neon sings on the bright orange walls and even a disco ball hanging rom the ceiling.
While a pub at heart, Original Plough Chelmsford also serves up a banging bottomless brunch in Essex. Think 90 minutes of free-flowing cocktails, beer or spritzes, alongside unlimited pizza with a variety of toppings, all for just £25 each.
Aside from being one of the best sports bars in Romford, The Bull also offers one of the most extensive breakfast and brunch menus in town. From big Irish fry ups in both meat and veggie varieties, to delicious filled baps and perfectly poached eggs, they've got it all, alongside cocktails and fizz to wash everything down with.
One of Chelmsford's favourite beer gardens, Golden Fleece can sort you an absolutely killer breakfast. Served every day until 12pm, grab yourself a hearty fry up, or a stack of American-style pancakes or go for their lighter options, including porridge, avocado toast or even a Quorn sausage and egg muffin.
For bottomless brunch in Southend-On-Sea, look no further than Alex. The boozer is whipping up feasts alongside two hours of unlimited drinks for just £25 per person, including burgers, avo crumpets and chicken 'n' waflles.
Putting a debaucherous spin on your standard eggs benny and avo on toast offering, Garage Brunch is offering an afternoon on non-stop dance-offs, bingo and off-the-wall competitions, along with an hour of free-flowing cocktails. Brunch doesn't get much bigger.
If brunch is your love language, Cosy Club Chelmsford is a must-visit. Overlooking the River Chelmer, the menu is stacked with everything from smashed avocado and sourdough to smoked salmon with scrambled eggs, berry-topped pancakes, and chorizo hash.
The vibe is relaxed yet polished, with leafy interiors and plenty of natural light making it a dreamy backdrop for lazy mid-mornings. Whether you're refuelling with coffee or treating yourself to a cocktail, this restaurant nails brunch in Essex.
A Chelmsford mainstay, The Slug And Lettuce has got your Saturday and Sunday morning sorted with its mix of brunch burgers, pancakes and hearty fry ups. They're also helping you go boozy with bloody marys and mimosas available for less than £4.
For those who brunch loud and proud, Slug and Lettuce's outdoor bottomless brunch is your ultimate pre-party. With a soundtrack of pop bangers, signature cocktails like the woo woo and tequila sunrise, and indulgent plates like American-style pancakes, this is brunch done right. Elsewhere in Essex, you'll also find this venue in Colchester, Southend on Sea and Romford.
Head over to Matching Green where this gorgeous rural pub and restaurant serves a slap-up Saturday brunch every weekend. Tuck into their excellent menu of classic eats, from eggs benedict and avocado toast, to a very Full English packed with bacon, beans, hash browns and black pudding.
Home to one of the best boozy brunches in Essex, Faces is a swish bar, restaurant and club on Gants Hill. Tuck into their menu of classic breakfast dishes, with classic cocktails and prosecco to quench your thirst, as live DJs soundtrack your feasting.
