Best Cafes in Barming, Kent (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

The place is huge with indoor and outdoor tables and service. The food was amazing and the staff was so kind and friendly. There is plenty of garden area, it's really large. There's a playground so that you can take your kids and have a meal, a beer, and let them play while you enjoy the place. There's also some events there such as bingo and karaoke. The only negative point is the toilets, they're a bit neglected (old). The area where this place is located is so peaceful too. Worth the visit!

Rating: 4 / 5

This place is great for lunch the food is always cooked well and there is a good variety on the menu and well priced. We had the burger and the chicken sizzler with noodles. Really tasty, will be going back again. We did book as it does get busy especially at the weekends, during the summer they have a big garden that you can sit out in. Lovely place worth a visit.

Rating: 5 / 5

It’s surprising how good pub food can be. The RedStart exemplifies this. Walk inside and it looks like a standard looking sociable drinking space. Sit down, look at the specials board, you begin to realise there is something special about this place. Yes it does prepare the traditional British dishes. The RedStart goes one step further and throws in European dishes into the mix. When these dishes arrive they ooze quality. Presentation, piquant and professional. These were some of the best tasting dishes I have sampled at a pub in Kent. For 3 courses I had change from £30, unbelievable given the standard of food. European pub food at it’s best.

Rating: 5 / 5

We really enjoyed our experience today at Leah’s bistro. There’s a lot of choice on the menu, something for everyone, and everything is freshly made and cooked. We really enjoyed the food, it was delicious! Prices are really reasonable too - 2 adults, 2 kids - lunch (sandwich and panini, 2 x kids meals), drink and cake each, worked out at about £40. Definitely will come back. Staff are lovely as well, really friendly.

Rating: 4 / 5

Update 2024 December Had a roast lunch which was promptly ordered and served by polite very hard working staff. It was plentiful in size but could have been heated a little more evenly, this was £12 there was an OAP option for £10 which was smaller apparently. I though the cheese cake a bit expensive for its size £3.95. Update 2023 Staff were friendly and patient. We had a roast lunch each which was served very hot, portion size were just adequate. They were amazingly quick at delivering our meal after order.

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a fantastic experience here. The food was great and of good quality. Portions were more than generous and especially for a kids roast. The atmosphere was very unexpected with someone playing the piano by the entrance. People working there were all very fun and bubbly to be around and engaged with the kids too.

Rating: 5 / 5

We have become regulars here over the past few weeks - the staff are friendly, kind and helpful, there is always a positive buzz whatever time of day you're here and the food is delicious. For fellow vegans and people who are gluten free, there are gf and vegan options available. Leah's has become our favourite place to visit at the weekend - If you haven't been to Leah's before, treat yourself!

Rating: 5 / 5

Decided to try a regular ‘The Woodstock’ full english breakfast and a Cappuccino at the Woodstock Coffee Shop near Maidstone and really enjoyed my visit; the Sausage, Hash Brown, bacon and toast were all absolutely great and the lady who welcomed me was very friendly. It was a wet day when I visited but it looks as though the bifold doors can be opened when it is sunny or sit at one of the patio tables. Lots of parking too which was a bonus. Recommended!

Rating: 5 / 5

Had heard good things about this cafe so stopped off for breakfast after an early morning appointment at Maidstone Hospital. From the moment we walked in we were struck by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Good choice of food and service was quick and efficient. Breakfast was very good and well presented. Coffee was great too. All good value for money. Will definitely be popping back here.

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely little cafe, quite small inside looks like it has double the seating in the summer opening up to outside too. Had a really good breakfast sandwich, soft bread plenty of filling, will be heading back when I'm nearby again.

Rating: 5 / 5

This place was a little hard to find at first, but I am glad I did. It is a lovely cafe with very polite and caring staff. A few good plant based and vegetarian options available with generous portion sizes. Although the food did not have any creative twists or flavours, you could tell it was made with care - it was quite simple and familiar instead. There is a pleasant view onto the fields and possibility to bring a not-too-big well-behaved dog. I will be coming back.

Rating: 5 / 5

It is very seldom now when everything is perfect at a given cafe. But this place was the one for me. Lovely meeting smile. Welcome and nice atmosphere. Food was absolutely delicious, you can taste the quality. Also got a takeaway coffee in cute pink cup, you can pick alternative milk for free. Attention to details. As a bonus located in nice area. Thank you for our experience

Rating: 5 / 5

When looking for a place to host my sisters baby shower, fed on the green stood out as a perfect little spot. Communications were really good and they accommodated us as a group of 15 after closing hours. They put on an incredible afternoon tea spread, and the service for drinks was great. I am so grateful to them, this is a perfect little gem for intimate occasions- Thankyou so much!

Rating: 5 / 5

Having been there many times I rate Fed very highly. It isn't cheap but you get what you pay for. You get a lovely ambience, great food, lovely coffee, lovely staff offering excellent service and a fantastic location. What's not to love about it?! It's pretty much perfect.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great restaurant! Staff are really friendly and welcoming. Food is even better! Highly recommended

Rating: 5 / 5

After driving past this little pub numerous times we decided to stop off for some lunch , and I’m glad we did ! We were greeted by a super friendly member of staff who showed us to our table, gave us five ins for drinks and then took our order. We had scampi and ham egg and chips , both were really tasty and the ham used in the ham egg and chips was delicious. For desert we shared a cheesecake , which came out as an individual portion with banana ice cream, again this was to die for!!! Well done to all the staff at the bull ….. we will definitely be returning, next time for Sunday roast

Rating: 4 / 5

Took my family here for a celebratory birthday meal and had a great time. Nice clean pub with friendly attentive staff, good food and pretty reasonable prices. The fries here alone are reason for coming - best I’ve ever had. Only thing I’d say is the desserts could be a bit more generously portioned, but still delicious all the same. Really appreciate the clarity on the menu in terms of providing for gluten free and vegetarian/ vegan customers. Definitely will come again!

Rating: 4 / 5

Employees were very nice and welcoming. I ordered an almond milk latte and toast which was good (it’s kinda hard to f up toast). The latte tastes a lot like the one from Costa, not very strong

Rating: 4 / 5

A nice place to go for some food and a coffee. We went on a late Sunday morning for brunch and it was my first time going. I was not sure what the setup was with going to order your food/drink yourself. Could have had a little sign or one of the staff just letting me know but I figured it out in the end. The food and drink I don't have any complaints with as it was great. The apple juice tasted like I just put a straw in an apple. And the full English was lovely and fresh also with some amazing bacon. I would have liked to have a fried egg but they could only offer scrambled on the day. Overall a great place to eat and get a coffee. Would recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great atmosphere as made welcome by the staff and when they celebrated a member of staffs birthday, they brought us some cake as part of the celebrations for free. Warm, genuine friendly people with a good breakfast discount card scheme.

Rating: 5 / 5

Always a pleasant experience! I've never known a cafe with such a varied menu. From toasted sandwiches to a full roast dinner and all at fair prices, and you are always treated like one of the family!

Rating: 5 / 5

Simple yet extremely tasty and filling. This cafe hits the spot but does lack some ambience. The food is cooked to perfection and the iced coffee is fabulous! Would recommend to anyone in need of a pick me up or just hearty good food 👍🏼!

Rating: 5 / 5

Tried this place for the very first time and it won’t be the last. Food was lovely. Not greasy. We were first in on a Sunday morning and although it was chilly in there they soon warmed it up. I had the veggy breakfast as you cannot swap items and I don’t like bacon. Every set breakfast had bacon. That is my only complaint. Not bad eh? There were five of us and everyone’s food was hot, delicious and plentiful. Will definitely be back.