Maison Mollie - Carte

We popped down here between my stepdaughter's rehearsals and a matinee performance at the university up the road and thought it looked like a nice little cafe. And it was.

Visit this place regularly. Always get great coffee, haven't eaten there yet. Staff friendly, proper village cafe. People moaning about slow service ? It's a coffee shop, not McDonalds.

Called in for coffees on a weekday, half a dozen other customers. The guy serving was friendly and after taking our order brought the drinks to our table. The drinks were fine, and we relaxed on the sofa in a calm and welcoming atmosphere. Voir le carte

Took my granddaughter and her friend for an evening treat. What a lovely evening it was too! The food was delicious, freshly made waffles and proper hot chocolate for the girls, tea and cheese scones for us. Service was first class. Just a lovely place to spend time.

We were looking for lunch on a Saturday down by the Quay. Many of the popular places were shut for lunch. We got a recommendation from a local shopkeeper and we were very happy with our sandwiches. It came with a lovely side salad. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table. It's casual but the quality is very good.

We first visited Maison Mollie a couple of months ago with our family and enjoyed ourselves so much that we now go back as often as we can! The level of staff attentiveness and friendliness is unparalleled and they can't do enough for you. The cakes on offer are all homemade and the ones that we've sampled have been totally delicious. The coffee we are told, is roasted locally and tastes fantastic Voir le carte

I live in Wivenhoe and try to go to this cafe when I get a chance. It's a lovely local place with delicious coffees (great varity) and sandwiches, great place to meet friends or family or even an informal business meeting. Many people bring their laptops along to do some work with their lunch. It's very relaxed and the staff are always very chatty and fun, especially Bob and the owner of the cafe, Crawford.

I said this on Google reviews but, no doubt, it should be said here too given my experience. A cramped, parochial establishment staffed, on this day, by an exceedingly rude woman with an attitude problem not just my words. I’m told she owns it. If you are passing through this town (and why would you be) avoid and grab a cup from the Co Op Costa machine instead. The dispensing machine there is not great either but at least you won’t have to deal with an attitude problem. Won’t ever go back.

I regularly visit MM either to work on my laptop or on days off and always find it to be friendly and welcoming. It’s usually bustling with a mix of locals and visitors and has an adequate range of things to eat and drink. The only thing missing is more variety in the non dairy milks offered for coffees. Oat would be good. Behind the counter are Bob and Sara. Their friendly banter makes even new customers and those on their own feel very welcome. They’re like a Wivenhoe double act and regulars obviously appreciate their humour and conversation. Nothing is too much trouble for them and their lighthearted interaction and that of the ‘Wivenhoe crowd’ who frequent MM create a lovely atmosphere.... Voir le carte