# Serendipity Cafe, Southend-on-Sea — Reviews & Opening Hours > Serendipity Cafe — Cafe in Southend-on-Sea with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.5/5 from 235 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/southend-on-sea/restaurants/serendipity-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # Serendipity Cafe Shoeburyness, Southend-on-sea [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5058785894260878289&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Serendipity Cafe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/103489914242082545141) **In short:** Serendipity Cafe is a cafe in Southend On Sea, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 235 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Serendipity Cafe Serendipity Cafe occupies the Carriage and Wagon Shed on Warrior Square Road in Shoeburyness. The kitchen prepares traditional, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes in-house, served in generous portions. Free parking is available. The cafe welcomes children and groups, and dogs are permitted. Staff are reported to work efficiently during busy periods. Toilets are clean, and the venue holds a five-star food hygiene rating. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Serendipity Cafe's own website](https://www.cartandwagonshed.org/eat/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Saturday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - Cart and Wagon Shed - Shoeburyness Heritage and Community Centre next door - Gunners Park Toddler Play Area next door - Searchlight Emplacement 1 150m away - Gunners Park 200m away - Shoebury Garrison Memorial 350m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious and varied food, including generous portions of traditional, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, with many dishes made on the premises. They also highlight the friendly and efficient staff, who provide quick service even when busy. Visitors appreciate the welcoming, dog-friendly atmosphere, clean restrooms, and convenient free parking. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (235 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Southend On Sea Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1549132). [More restaurants in Southend On Sea](https://staycation.co.uk/southend-on-sea/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (235 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £10 – £20 [Visit official website](https://www.cartandwagonshed.org/eat/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Southend On Sea **Plus Code** 9F32GQGQ+3V ### 🏨 Places to stay near Southend On Sea 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%3DSouthend%2BOn%2BSea%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/southend-on-sea/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/southend-on-sea/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Serendipity Cafe? Serendipity Cafe is open Mon–Sun 9am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Serendipity Cafe any good? Serendipity Cafe is rated 4.5 out of 5 from 235 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Serendipity Cafe good for children? 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