The mother and daughter team behind A Canteen are not the only reason for the family feel – the homely food and welcoming interior do the trick, too.

It’s an open-plan space, yet the cosy atmosphere and comfy seats give it a contemporary yet rustic feel.

Food lovers rejoice: there are ample glorious options to whet your appetite, like 'Nduja Eggs' with a flatbread, poached eggs, nduja, hot honey, caramalised onion and mint. Wash it down with 90 minutes of bottomless prosecco or a lager. 

Wind your way through the bustling town centre before departing from Chelmsford Rail Station, just over a ten-minute walk away.

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Brunch
Wednesday - Saturday 9am - 3pm

Sunday 9am - 1pm

Bottomless Brunch
10am - 2pm every day

Sunday Lunch
12pm to 5.30pm

  • Gluten Free
  • Nut Free Options
  • Bottomless Drinks
  • Brunch
  • Groups
  • Private Dining
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Vegan options
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Disabled Access
  • Online Booking
325 New London Road, Chelmsford, CM2 OND
Overall rating
4.4
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  • 5.0
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    6 months ago
    Acanteen offers a delightful breakfast experience with a menu that caters to all preferences, including plenty of vegetarian options. The staff are friendly and accommodating, readily making any changes to your order. Despite being consistently busy, the bustling atmosphere is a testament to its popularity and quality. The drinks are fantastic, adding to the overall great dining experience. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, Acanteen's welcoming vibe and varied menu make it a top choice for breakfast. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a vibrant and delicious meal to start their day.
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    6 months ago
    Acanteen My partner and I came here on Sunday for brunch. We didn’t book a table and it was quite busy so they gave us a table in the lounge area. This area is counter service, and after we decided on food and drink I went up to the bar to order. The girl behind the bar was clearly distracted and had a lot of trouble with our order. We ordered the Verde Eggs and a build your own breakfast. Our drinks came out quick, but I’d ordered an extra cup with the pot of tea that didn’t come. That was okay because we asked the server and she brought one immediately. Then we waited and waited and waited. No one brought us cutlery or tap water. No one checked in on us. 30 minutes later our food came and a welcome sight that was. Mind you, we still had to take cutlery from another table. Unfortunately, they had forgot the bacon on the byo breakfast and hadn’t included any syrup or butter for the pancakes. We requested the bacon and found out that they hadn’t included that in the order. Fortunately, they brought it out and didn’t charge us. The atmosphere was nice. It was calm and clean and there was a good amount of space between tables, you didn’t feel packed in. The food was okay, the verde eggs had a nice combination of components but nothing shone through. The pesto got lost behind the heaps of guacamole. The build your own breakfast was also swamped by guacamole, but the bacon and sausage were tasty. Overall, the service really let this place down and the food was just okay.
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    2 months ago
    Fantastic breakfast and service from Red! Highly recommend the French toast banana bread - the best banana bread I’ve ever had!! We will definitely be coming back.