COLCHESTER is renowned for its historic charm and vibrant culinary scene and has become a breakfast haven for food enthusiasts.

Whether you're a local looking for a new morning ritual or a visitor seeking a delightful start to your day, Colchester's diverse range of breakfast spots promises to tantalize your taste buds.

Whether it’s a simple bacon sandwich, thick-cut toasted bread with butter and jam or a full English – the choice of what to have for breakfast is endless.

We’ve shortlisted the top 10 according to reviews on TripAdvisor. 

Did you favourite make the list? 

Timbers, Trinity Street, Colchester

According to TripAdvisor, Timbers has "the best breakfast" in the city. 

They cater for all appetites with small and large full English breakfasts, as well as pancakes, burgers, sandwiches and much more. 

The restaurant has over 700 reviews with astonishing 4.5 stars out of 5.

Sip & Tuck, High Street, ColchesterGazette: Delicious - the restaurant serves a range of different breakfast optionsDelicious - the restaurant serves a range of different breakfast options (Image: Matthew M/TripAdvisor)

The restaurant has received the Travellers' Choice 2022 award, for its quick bites category. 

And with brilliant recommendations like "Can't keep away" and "Amazing, AMAZING food!" we couldn't leave it off the list. 

Sip and Tuck has just over 200 reviews with 4.5 stars out of 5.

Cafe Med, Trinity Street, Colchester 

Cafe Med presents a range of cafe, Mediterranean and Turkish options for a healthy breakfast. 

One commentator described the place as "A lovely setting and great hummus too." and another as "a perfect place for brunch."

The Mediterranean restaurant has 100 reviews with an amazing 5 out of 5 stars. 

Cafe 21, Trinity Street, Colchester 

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With a "superb" English breakfast, Cafe 21 has stolen the hearts of its regulars. 

Described as "a perfect place for family and friends" with "options for everyone", the place seems to be filled with positive reviews. 

And more than 250 customers left the restaurant with 4.5 stars out of 5.

Cafe Restaurant, Church Road Hall Farm, Colchester

Cafe Restaurant is beaming with good reviews for their breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch options. 

Commentators on TripAdvisor describe it as a "Fab restaurant with welcoming and pleasant staff and amazing food."

With 460 reviews, the restaurant has a glowing 4 out of 5 stars.

No 10 Museum Street, Museum Street, Colchester

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An instagrammable and photo-ready restaurant with vegetarian friendly and vegan options it is also a popular spot for Colchester residents. 

One reviewer said: "I have enjoyed an excellent coffee and sandwich in this superbly positioned cafe with a stunning view of Colchester Castle."

Although not much, the 50 reviewers left a remarkable score of 5 out of 5 stars.

Greyfriars, High Street, Colchester

Greyfriars has been described as the spot for "special occasions".

With its customers describe it as "a perfect place" which is "definitely on par with some of the big London hotel options".

The restaurant has more than 700 reviews with 4 out of 5 stars.

Small Talk Tearooms, Eld Lane, Colchester

Gazette: Small Talk Tearooms - the restaurant serves beautifully presented breakfast options, cakes and beveragesSmall Talk Tearooms - the restaurant serves beautifully presented breakfast options, cakes and beverages (Image: Lot T/ TripAdvisor)

The vegetarian friendly, with vegan and gluten-free options, restaurant is well known for its beautiful presentation. 

The "fascinating decor of the restaurant" takes customers "back in time". 

Not only that, but it also offers "superb food".

With 160 reviews, the restaurant is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Bill's, High Street, Colchester

According to TripAdvisor, the restaurant is "a perfect spot" for a meal. 

The "utterly yummy" restaurant serves an English breakfast with "friendly staff". 

Over 650 reviews rated the restaurant as 4 stars out of 5. 

Jubilee Cafe, Ipswich Road, Colchester

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Described as serving the "best breakfast ever" the Jubilee Cafe, serves a range of dinner, brunch and lunch options. 

"Polite and helpful staff" serves "lovely dishes which make everyone's mouth water". 

Over 120 reviewers have rated the restaurant 4.5 stars out of 5.

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