Whether it's enjoyed on the beach, in the back garden or at your favourite café, ice cream is a favourite treat for many people when the sun comes out. We have put together a list of the top eight best rated spots to get ice cream in Essex, according to TripAdvisor reviews. Flags Café - Clacton-on-Sea Flags Café has received over 90 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor (Image: TripAdvisor) Located at Kings Parade The Seafront in Clacton, Flags Café is open from 11am every day.
The business offers gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options, and has received over 90 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor. In a review, a customer said: "Having quite severe mobility problems I thought I'd never make it to Flags but a zig zag path was built not far from the café. "It took me over half an hour to get down but there are areas at each turn to rest.
"I had an excellent coffee and the ice cream is the best ever." Paper Mill Lock Tearooms - Chelmsford Paper Mill Lock Tearooms is located in Chelmsford (Image: TripAdvisor) Located in North Hill in Chelmsford, Paper Mill Lock Tearooms is open from 10am every day. The business offers gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options and has received over 200 5-star reviews.
In a review, customer Karen said: "Love this little café and the location. "Staff always friendly, tables cleaned regularly and food always delicious and timely. "May be a little pricier than other sandwich places, but worth it for the prettiest views.
"Ice-cream pretty good too!! Dogs welcomed." Hamford View Vintage Tea Room - Harwich Hamford View Vintage Tea Room has received over 30 5-star reviews (Image: TripAdvisor) Hamford View Vintage Tea..
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