Harpers Caffe - Colchester

Harper’s Caffe combines the taste and menu of a bigger cafe with the heart and community feel of a smaller one, to form a welcoming environment from the moment you walk through the door, in which you can choose from many delicious options! The passion for the cafe from owner, Doug, can be found in the service, which has never been anything short of personal and excellent, and staff member Alice is particularly great at maintaining these high standards through her welcoming smile, friendly conversation and ability to make you laugh! Pricing can be a worry regarding independent cafes but the food is priced well, tastes amazing and can be accompanied by a range of drinks. The outdoor seating area provides a good option for the hotter weather, alongside the inside seating, all of which is kept clean and tidy. Would definitely recommend visiting, especially for the breakfasts as they’re always superlative!

First day open here in Boxted. Absolutely exceeded expectations, and so pleased to have this super cafe on our doorstep.

Visited for lunch today. Lovely staff, very friendly. My son had the most delicious chicken, bacon salad toasted sandwich. He wants to return again for this as it was exceptional (he is a fussy eater normally! . I enjoyed my jacket potato too. Plenty of topping lovely side salad. Good value too. We will be visiting again soon. Yummy.

I go to Harpers once a week, where the staff are friendly and welcoming, Doug knows my order by heart now and will always ask about my day. It's nice to feel like a name and not a number, as can be the way with some places, with bonuses of quick service, cheap (and good) food. The recent renovations include the new colour and paintings on the walls, as well as comfy chairs with higher tables, which is important to those of us that need the leg room! Overall, nothing of note to complain about, just a nice place to go and eat, and would certainly recommend.

This is an independent cafe without the pretentiousness that is so popular nowadays. Good coffee and breakfast and you can ask for amendments without an issue. Fair price