Hall+co - Chelmsford

Lovely coffees and cakes great atmosphere as well will def ret soon great location near the reservoir some outside seating aswell

Went to Petes place this morning with the mother, both had breakfast in there and could not have been greeted with friendlier service. Will definitely be returning, food was fresh and well cooked, staff were very welcoming.

We have just recently become local to this cafe, now called Pete’s Place, and have ordered takeaways on several occasions. Not once have we been disappointed. Great quality, pricing and welcome. The staff and chef are super friendly and very accommodating. Good selection of sandwiches, breakfasts etc, and delicious cakes, even vegan ones available. The home-made energy balls are by far my favourite healthy snack. Thoroughly recommend this cafe! Looking forward to it opening up properly!

Haven’t been since new ownership took over Pete’s Place, open for takeaway during lockdown, we hoped to support local business by heading down for coffee. Unfortunately almost £14 for two coffees and a sandwich wasn’t worth it. The coffees were okay although the oat milk wasn’t the best. Pro’s included the chicken, bacon and avocado sandwich being made fresh and my partner said it was enjoyable, although at £7 it’s very steep considering it was regular brown bread and nothing served with it. The two waitresses were lovely, however no greeting from who I presume to be the owner. The only interaction was when he advised that he would have to charge £2.90 instead of the advertised £1.50 for a slice of traybake as someone cut the slices too big! Caved and paid an additional £1.50 after already spending £14, opened the box and it had been cut to a tiny square!All seemed a little disorganised, a shame as it could do really well. Hopefully Pete will make an effort in future to engage with local customers. Unfortunately we won’t be returning.

We have been in here twice before and received a warm welcome and enjoyed delicious sandwiches and cakes. We went back today what a difference ... not the usual warm welcome and reluctance to take a dessert order. We were told that despite closing at 3pm they were clearing up to close just gone 2pm. We left and went to other cafe to continue our lunch. Very disappointed won’t be inclined to return.