# Waterstones Cafe, Chelmsford — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.4/5 from 387 Google reviews. A mainstream and academic book retailer that encourages browsing; some stores have cafes. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants/waterstones-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Book Store # Waterstones Cafe 76 High Street, Chelmsford [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14384362665663110615&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Waterstones Cafe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/117503276673775088194) **In short:** Waterstones Cafe is a book store in Chelmsford, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 387 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 2 September 2026 · source: Google Places A mainstream and academic book retailer that encourages browsing; some stores have cafes. Summary via Google ## About Waterstones Cafe Waterstones Cafe occupies space within the bookshop at 76 High Street in Chelmsford. The cafe operates as part of a retailer stocking mainstream and academic titles. Food hygiene standards are rated 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Waterstones Cafe's own website](https://www.waterstones.com/bookshops/chelmsford?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM **Sunday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM ## What's nearby - EE next door - Subway next door - McDonald's next door - High Chelmer Shopping Centre 150m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (387 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Chelmsford Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1067518). [More restaurants in Chelmsford](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (387 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.waterstones.com/bookshops/chelmsford?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01245 268737](tel:01245268737) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Chelmsford **Plus Code** 9F32PFMF+6H ### 🏨 Places to stay near Chelmsford Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DChelmsford%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/chelmsford/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Waterstones Cafe? Waterstones Cafe is open Mon–Sat 9am–5:30pm; Sun 10:30am–4:30pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Waterstones Cafe any good? Waterstones Cafe is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 387 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### How do I contact Waterstones Cafe? 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