# St Helena Shop & Cafe, Colchester — Reviews & Opening Hours > St Helena Shop & Cafe — Store in Colchester with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 85 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants/st-helena-shop-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Store # St Helena Shop & Cafe West Mersea, Essex [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13136017044787644305&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [St Helena Shop and Donation Centre - Clothes and Coffee](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/111197722533623912991) **In short:** St Helena Shop & Cafe is a place to eat in Essex, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 85 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About St Helena Shop & Cafe St Helena Shop & Cafe occupies a combined charity shop and café on Kingsland Road in West Mersea. The café serves coffee and cakes, with a bright, airy layout. The shop stocks clothing and other items, with parking available. The venue holds a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [St Helena Shop & Cafe's own website](http://www.sthelena.org.uk/shops?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Tuesday** 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Wednesday** 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Thursday** 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Friday** 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Saturday** 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - Old Forge Filling Station next door - Mersea Island School next door - Esso next door - The Mulberry Bush Montessori Nursery 400m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (85 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Essex Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1586783). [More restaurants in Essex](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (85 reviews) [Visit official website](http://www.sthelena.org.uk/shops?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01206 234723](tel:01206234723) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Essex **Plus Code** 9F32QWH9+3R ### 🏨 Places to stay near Essex 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%3DEssex%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/essex/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of St Helena Shop & Cafe? St Helena Shop & Cafe is open Mon–Sat 8:30am–4:30pm; Sun 10am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is St Helena Shop & Cafe any good? St Helena Shop & Cafe is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 85 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### How do I contact St Helena Shop & Cafe? 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