# River Colne Cafe, Colchester — Reviews & Opening Hours > River Colne Cafe — Cafe in Colchester with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.8/5 from 66 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/restaurants/river-colne-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # River Colne Cafe Brightlingsea, Colchester [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1537260237953906782&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [River Colne Cafe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/102131332007402016286) **In short:** River Colne Cafe is a cafe in Colchester, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 66 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About River Colne Cafe River Colne Cafe in Brightlingsea serves breakfast, focaccia and cinnamon knots alongside other homemade dishes. The cafe holds a five-star food hygiene rating. The venue accommodates children and groups. Pricing is reasonable. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [River Colne Cafe's own website](https://www.rivercolnefoodco.co.uk/river-colne-cafe?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM **Saturday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM ## What's nearby - Town and Country Residential next door - Boots Pharmacy next door - Brightlingsea Library next door - Tesco Express next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious, fresh, and homemade food, including breakfast items, focaccia, and cinnamon knots. They also highlight the reasonable prices and the cozy, comfortable atmosphere. Guests mention the friendly, welcoming, and efficient service, with staff making them feel at home. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.8 / 5 (66 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Colchester Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1703152). [More restaurants in Colchester](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/restaurants) ★ 4.8 (66 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://www.rivercolnefoodco.co.uk/river-colne-cafe?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [07732 258731](tel:07732258731) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Colchester **Plus Code** 9F33R26G+83 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Colchester 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%3DColchester%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/colchester/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of River Colne Cafe? River Colne Cafe is open Mon–Thu 8:30am–4pm; Fri 8:30am–9pm; Sat 8:30am–4pm; Sun 8:30am–3pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is River Colne Cafe any good? River Colne Cafe is rated 4.8 out of 5 from 66 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is River Colne Cafe good for children? Yes, River Colne Cafe is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact River Colne Cafe? 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