I’m very surprised to read the low scoring reviews for Recess. Today was the first time I’ve been in. My parents are regulars and recommended it. The service was prompt and friendly and when the food came the portions were very generous. I shared the chicken bacon and salad baguette as there was plenty for two! The food was very high quality and the bread tasted fresh baked. I also had an espresso which was ok, but not great hence 4 stars not 5.
Nothap
Rating des Ortes: 1 Chelmsford, United Kingdom
I visted this coffee shop recently and would advise anyone thinking of going there NOT!!! to, this was the worst place I have ever been to, The coffee was so so but the staff were alwfll, when I was served at the counter I was greeted(if you can call it that) by young staff that were more intrested in chatting amonst themselves than serving the customers, none of the staff really seemed like they wanted to really be there and I was amazed to find that the manager was a mere teenager and a very imature one at that, it was not service with a smile and i was very annoyed at the shop and the staff, not good at all.
Sporty
Rating des Ortes: 4 Chelmsford, United Kingdom
It’s not got the most choice of all the café’s in Chelmsford but it’s probably my favourite one to go to for a quick snack whilst I’m in town. It’s basically a choice of paninis or baguettes or cakes etc. The tuna, mozzarella panini is my favourite!
Catkin
Rating des Ortes: 2 Chelmsford, United Kingdom
I have only been to Recess once and must admit I was not particularly impressed with them. I went with a friend, both of us vegetarian and when I placed my order at the counter the girl was so busy chatting that she obviously did not hear me asking for a brie and tomato baguette. The baguette she brought to our table was brie, bacon and tomato! When I took it back and explained to her she did not even apologise. It’s a shame because it is a good size coffee shop with a good selection of sandwiches, baguettes, rolls, cakes etc and is clean and bright inside. There are also a few tables outside. Maybe I will try it again some time!