Phone: +441992560333
Address: 85 High Street, CM16 4BD, Epping Forest, United Kingdom
City: Epping Forest
Menu Dishes: 3
Reviews: 2436
"We moved away from Epping a couple of years ago, but when we did live there, Cafe Mio was our favourite cafe, and I have previously left 5 star reviews. I am sorry to say that this cafe has gone downhill massively. My daughter and I were in the area visiting our optician and decided to go to Cafe Mio for lunch. The menu has changed, and it didn 't have our old favourites, which was the salmon salad and the steak and onion baguette. My daughter asked the waiter (male, 20s, brown hair, and slight beard) for an alternative to the steak baguette. He suggested the steak burger. I asked what it came with, and he said, Cheese if you like. She ordered this, and I ordered poached eggs on toast, making sure to tell the waiter I wanted runny yolks. Food arrived, and the burger was not what I would call a steak burger. It tasted cheap and was so greasy that the bun disintegrated. My poached eggs were on toast from a cheap white loaf, not artisan bread by any means, and the water from the eggs had soaked through the toast, making it inedible. I literally only ate the eggs, which had hard yolks not runny like I asked. My daughter left more than half of her burger. When i asked for the bill, I was told a price, they didn 't provide me with a paper bill, and it was much higher than expected, so I asked to see the itemised bill. I noticed that they had charged me £2.50 extra for cheese on the burger. The burger was already £12 and definitely not worth the price. I can get an amazing truffle burger in central London for the same price! I was perplexed and asked the waiter if the charge was correct. His surly reply was, Of course we charge extra !! I was horrified as he said it with such a rude adolescent attitude. I was so upset, and he quite literally shrugged his shoulders. Disgusting attitude! He DID NOT say the cheese was an extra charge when we asked about the burger. We would not have ordered it had we known this. He did not offer to deduct it. I told him I wasn 't pleased and would not be back. He couldn 't have cared less. Shocking attitude and to think this cafe used to be a brilliant little cafe with lovely staff. I can only assume that it 's under new management as I did not recognise anyone there. There are loads of amazing places to eat in Epping, so I 'd give this place a wide berth!"
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Sides
Salads
Side Salad
A fresh mix of greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots, served with your choice of dressing.
Toast
French Toast
Thick slices of bread soaked in a rich egg mixture, grilled to golden perfection, and dusted with powdered sugar.
Amy
Very friendly welcoming staff. Lovely food and atmosphere!
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Alex
Excellent quality food and very friendly service! What mire coukd you ask?
Jo
CExcellent food and staff. Friendly xnd efficient. Would have been all.5's but we don't agree with figs in cafes/restaurants.
Adam
Friendly place, good menu, great food done well. Breakfast is personally recommended, with proper coffee. One of my favourite eateries View menu
George
2 poached eggs, bacon, tin tomatoes, toast and tea £16.50 ! Really . That would amount to £6-8 in any cafe serving the same basics . Shameless.
Sarah
This was great value for money! Me and my mum got a panini and they were delicious and a great portion size. The staff were also so friendly and the service was quick.
Ewan
Cafe mio is by far the best cafe in Epping and the best place to grab some food in the surrounding area. Food was perfect, great portions and fast service. The panini is to die for!! View menu
Jill
The best cafe in Epping.....always very welcoming. The staff are lovely, always helpful and friendly. The menu is extensive and varied and the food is excellent....(especially the chilli chips)!
Dan
Best value cafe in Epping, I moved away from Epping but always call in for breakfast when back in Epping, today was great, the ultimate breakfast is a good plate of food, I noticed they had done some upgrades new seats and things looked fresher, still dog friendly, I would recommend cafe mio
DANIELLE
We moved away from Epping a couple of years ago, but when we did live there, Cafe Mio was our favourite cafe, and I have previously left 5 star reviews. I am sorry to say that this cafe has gone downhill massively. My daughter and I were in the area visiting our optician and decided to go to Cafe Mio for lunch. The menu has changed, and it didn 't have our old favourites, which was the salmon salad and the steak and onion baguette. My daughter asked the waiter (male, 20s, brown hair, and slight beard) for an alternative to the steak baguette. He suggested the steak burger. I asked what it came with, and he said, Cheese if you like. She ordered this, and I ordered poached eggs on toast, makin... View menu
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British Traditional and hearty, the British menu offers comfort classics like fish and chips, succulent roasts, and savory pies. Rediscover familiar favorites, lovingly crafted with timeless recipes and fresh, local ingredients.
