Best Cafes in Benenden, Kent (2025)

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Top-Rated Cafes & Coffee Shops in Benenden, Kent

The Bakehouse Cafè

8, 10 High St, Biddenden, Ashford TN27 8AH, UK

4.8 (242 reviews)
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P: 07856 714193

Been coming to the Bakehouse for years now. Location is beautiful, wonderful decorating inside and out. Emma and rest of staff are always friendly and very helpful. Food is locally sourced and beautifully cooked. Might have to wait a little if busy, buts will worth it. Refreshing to attend a business that promotes the use of cash

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a gem of a place 😁 if you pass and don't stop you will miss out. We were just on a mini break and happened to drop in and the staff, the food and the atmosphere were just lovely 😍 so jealous not to be local. Would be in as often as I could if I was.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This is a little jewel in the countryside. A lovely family-run business, with generous portions and the food is delicious. Service is brilliant with very friendly staff, and the location is beautiful. Highly recommended place to stop for lunch or a quick coffee!! Be warned, it can get busy at lunch time!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went for breakfast and was pleasantly surprised with the food and service, which was very friendly. If you are after a traditional, quaint British cafe, then this is the place to go in and around Biddenden. I would happily go back here for food and drinks again. Highly recommended.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Parking Options:
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • The West House - 54m away
  • New Golden Kitchen - 61m away
  • The Red Lion - 7m away
  • Biddenden Village - 177m away
  • Biddenden Squash Club - 273m away
Brunch & Brew

52 High St, Tenterden TN30 6AU, UK

4.8 (229 reviews)
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P: 01580 761933

I very rarely leave reviews but Brunch & Brew warrants a shout out for their: - exceptional and friendly service, - beautiful decor and comfy seats - incredibly tasty food (we had bubble and squeak, - Brie and bacon toastie, millionaires shortbread and carrot cake - they were all out of this world! - warm atmosphere (e.g lighting, music just right - not too loud so you can still hear yourself speak!) We will be back and I felt compelled to recommend others do the same!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I had googled cafes in tenterden as i was visiting for the day and this one came highly recommended .wow i wasnt dissapointed what a lovely cafe .table service and greeted by friendly .polite and helpfull staff they were lovely .the food was delicious and coffee lovely .beautiful clean and tidy surroundings with a lovely atmosphere .i highly recommend this place and look forward to my next visit

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We stumbled across this quaint cafe located off the main high street of tenterden. The inside is small and holds about 8 -10 tables but if the weather is good then there’s some outside space which looks out on the main high street. The cafe had a good varied selection of food and drinks. We opted for the all day breakfast along with chicken gyros and children meals. Price wise, you get a lot for your money. Staff were attentive and polite and food arrived in good time and hot. A very nice place to visit on a lunchtime stop off. A well earnt 5 stars! Definitely one to attend if your passing.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Brunch & Brew has been our favourite breakfast venue since we moved to Tenterden three years ago. Today, we had breakfast in the new venue on the High St and it's just as good as before. The food is as good as ever and the new premises have been done out really nicely. Service, as in the previous venue, is excellent. It's good reading on the menu that, as far as possible, the food is sourced from local providers. It was lovely seeing quite a few people in there early in the day and I hope that means the new location will be a success - it certainly deserves to be.

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

Revisited brunch and brew in their new premises . Total 5 stars 🤩 lovely atmosphere and staff. Found my new favourite treat ( cruffin ) coffee was lovely. Will return soon x

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tesco Superstore - 242m away
  • White Lion - 31m away
  • St Mildred's Church, Tenterden - 77m away
  • The Tenterden Club - 44m away
  • Webbs of Tenterden - 58m away
Nibbles

Nibbles, Rye Road, Newenden, Cranbrook TN18 5PN, UK

4.9 (168 reviews)

P: 07484 866299

Nibbles is a fantastic café in a beautiful spot, run by the wonderful Dave and Lindsey. The food is spot on - big, delicious breakfasts and top notch café style foods - overlooking the sports pitch and a few moments from the ‘excellent rated water quality’ river Rother. On the border of Kent and East Sussex, Nibbles is a great place to come with family and friends to enjoy the food and surroundings. Highly recommended.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Second day visiting this wonderful little cafe. Good prices, very warm welcome & SUPER fast/efficient service! Very large group of us. Nothing was too much trouble. Food is absolutely delicious and all freshly cooked. Their homemade pizzas are gorgeous! Thank you guys! We will be back!

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Came all the way from Belgium and stumbled upon the gorgeous place to have a real English Breakfast. The food is AMAZING, place is cozy and very clean. Had a lovely chat with the owners of the place and gave me some good tips for my further travel inside the UK. I can recommend this place for everyone and bike enthousiast. Ill def come back for this breakfast all the way out of Belgium !!

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Wonderfull full English breakfast with tea and toast. Excellent service and served really quickly. Shall definitely go back.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely lil streetside café, went there for Sunday brunch and managed to make a "pick your own" vegan breakfast with some nice options. Oat and soya milk available, as well as Jimmy's iced coffee with Oat milk. They also get in a vegan cake daily too, had the lemon one and it was DELICIOUS! Well baked and moist. The chef (and possibly the owner) came out and had a couple of chats with us, he seems lovely. We'll be back regularly I suspect.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Parking Options:
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • The White Hart - 16m away
  • Bodiam Boating Station - 262m away
  • Lime Wharf Cafe - 265m away
Meeting Point Tenterden

40 High St, Tenterden TN30 6AR, UK

4.8 (44 reviews)

P: 07526 356580

Looks clean and tidy. Fresh hot pasty . Turnovers.Homemade. Range of teas. Good coffee. Does not do fried egg but that's due to not having the facilities. Still lots to choose from Quick service . Very polite . Passionate business owners. Not been open very long. One small step down into cafe Some nice space but compact. Couple of the tables would be awkward to sit on because of a pillar and table in walk way . Quite narrow. Wouldnt fit wheelchair through. Could use front of shop has two tables by windows with more room. Toilet available . Small but clean. Nice handwash and kitchen roll for hand washing. One step up to the toilet area. Wouldnt be able to fit a wheelchair. Dogs are welcome. Breakfast looks nice and seen some happy customers Can do cash or card . Gives receipts by email or paper. Sandwich very nice. Well presented. Bacon cooked well. Bread nice and fluffy. . Scrambled egg tasty! Served with salad crispy and nice dressing  also some coleslaw on the side . Reasonable price and Inexpensive compared to most other local cafes Most places your looking at 7.50 a sandwich . Gluten free and vegan options available. Could have a nicer looking menu and a little more appealing advertising out front. Maybe a menu in the window to show what's available and the great prices. Parking isnt available outside but has some off road parking locally and a car park just down the road. Station road. Would definately go back again :)

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This lovely little cafe serves amazing food and very reasonable. I had a georgous sandwich with all the trimmings and my husband had a flatbread sandwich. Wonderful cook and waitress. Friendly polite and fast service. Would highly recommend.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I called in for brunch today and treated myself to a breakfast baguette which was served with a very tasty salad and a coffee. The food, the coffee and the service was first class. Would thoroughly recommend this establishment..

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very nice place with kind and helpful ppl working in it. The food and cakes looks very appetising. The cafelatte cake was moist, creamy and soft. I will definitely come back for the chocolate and orange one 😏👌🏼 The coffee has traditional flavours and barista had served it with creamy, steamed milk. Gluten-free and vegan cakes are available also. There is toilet in the premises. Prices looks reasonable considering that operating a shop must be costly nowadays.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

My friend & I popped into this lovely cafe earlier on today...very friendly welcome and great suggestions for the delicious homemade lemonade and feta tarts....food came with a yummy unexpected salad and we munched the lot! What a friendly place, definitely visit again Thank you for a great food stop 😁👏

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Dog Friendly
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Woolpack Tenterden - 43m away
  • St Mildred's Church, Tenterden - 30m away
  • Webbs of Tenterden - 28m away
  • Tenterden High Street - 58m away
  • Tesco Superstore - 295m away
Bottega Montalbano Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour

3 Highbury Ln, Tenterden TN30 6LE, UK

4.8 (176 reviews)
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P: 01580 764466

My favourite cafe in Tenterden! The food is delicious as are the drinks. The staff are so friendly and it's a lovely atmosphere.

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Bottega Montalbano Is back and looking super cool with more seating… This fabulous Italian Caffe - in Highbury Lane, Tenterden always delivers quality. This morning the fresh warm apricot croissant were to die for

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

3 years ago I left this Italian cafe a 5 star review and thought that it was time to update it. This is still one of the best places to eat in Tenterden together with their sister restaurant Montalbano. The staff are absolutely amazing, so attentive and helpful. Sissy has blossomed since taking charge of the cafe and is extraordinary in her ability to make everyone feel welcome and special and manages the staff impeccably. Thanks also to Finley and Crem who also go above and beyond to ensure you have a great time. One other thing! They serve the best coffee and cake too!

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very cosy cafe serving great Caffe Vergnano coffee. Had A couple of espresso’s, both perfectly served. Panino Parma nice and also the Sundae. Will definitely pop in again when about town.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing ice cream, huge portions and friendly staff.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tesco Superstore - 142m away
  • Montalbano Italian - 28m away
  • Vine Inn - 78m away
  • Marino's Tenterden Fish Bar & Kitchen - 104m away
  • White Lion - 89m away
Coffee Pad

8 Sayers Ln, Tenterden TN30 6BW, UK

4.9 (37 reviews)

P: 07740 340433

We visited this lovely little coffee shop today. The staff was amazing and so was the service, coffee and bacon roll were the best. I would definitely recommend this little gem to anyone visiting Tenterden, you won’t be disappointed.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What an amazing welcoming coffee shop.we love to visit and have a cupper,cake and a catch up with the one and only Jack.Always a pleasure.will be back soon.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely people, great service, friendly and helpful. Keep up the good work, definitely our go to place in Tenterden👍😊👍

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

This is my goto cafe, which has the only customer-loo in the area. With the addition of the Artists Wall and Writers Bench, the café is truly inspirational

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Staff are incredible and food always amazing. Coffee is the best in Tenterden, very smooth and not at all bitter. Lots of choice of cakes and cold drinks too! I never go anywhere else ☕️ Disabled and baby changing toilets, and dog friendly as well

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Takeout
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Waitrose & Partners - 16m away
  • Costa Coffee - 35m away
  • The Nutmeg Delicatessen & Coffee Shop - 26m away
  • Tesco Superstore - 324m away
  • The Woolpack Tenterden - 75m away
Peggotty's Tea Shoppe

122 High St, Tenterden TN30 6HT, UK

4.6 (261 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 01580 766486

Every time we visit Tenterden there is only one place to go! The food is absolutely perfect as are the hosts. Couldn’t recommend enough!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I went today with my husband for afternoon tea, it was by far the most superior one we have had. The sandwiches were delicious coronation chicken for my husband & tuna mix for me, the bread was so soft & tasty. We have been for quite a few over the years, the scones and jam were delicious 🤤

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a day out in tenterden and stumbled across this beautiful quaint tea room .absoloutly lovely inside i really felt i had stepped back in time .it was so cosy .lovely welcoming staff polite friendly and helpful .had a lovely latte and jam and cream scone .i cant wait to visit again

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had been given a lovely table for 2 in the window, as it was our anniversary 😀 had a lovely selection of sandwiches an cakes all really freshly made and were totally yummy! Served in this quaint old tea room! Thank you for our lovely table an service. We'll worth s visit.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tesco Superstore - 205m away
  • Özgür Turkish Restaurant - 18m away
  • Costa Coffee - 413m away
  • Kent & East Sussex Railway - (Tenterden Town, Station) - 364m away
  • Tenterden Museum - 158m away
Lilly's Cafe

Hastings Rd, Rolvenden, Cranbrook TN17 4PN, UK

4.6 (128 reviews)
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P: 07799 640162

We ride by this cafe a lot and decided from the smell of the food we needed to stop, and we were so pleased we did, we travel 30 odd miles to come here, what a fantastic breakfast, service is excellent. Who ever leaves a bad review for this place must be used to eating shit. Because this is definitely by far the best food your ever eat.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

If you like your English breakfasts then look no more, this cafe is what Sunday morning breakfasts with your family is all about. Sitting outside on park benches in the sunshine eating deliciously freshly cooked food as well as cakes on offer too. The family run cafe has a welcome atmosphere. We have been going there for years and we do not live close and have to make a road trip. Well worth it every time.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

It's worth going out of your way for. Slap up mega breakfast, freshly cooked and served with a smile. What more could you ask for.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

First time biker visitors. Excellent breakfasts and plenty of it. The owners had a busy day as a nearby cafe had no water(burst main) so the bikers came in. We will definitely return with more of the biker guys. Thanks must go to the owners friend's young nieces who did a great job of serving the breakfasts and clearing up. Need to leave a bigger tip tin in a more prominent place. 5***** service.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Always a fantastic home cooked meal.. lovely family atmosphere and nice bread pudding to top it off... Lilly, Matt and the girls are fabulous

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • World of Water Aquatic Centres Rolvenden - 46m away
  • Rolvenden Cat Rescue - 157m away
Waterside Cafe

Hawkhurst Fish Farm, Hastings Rd, Hawkhurst, Cranbrook TN18 4RT, UK

4.5 (561 reviews)
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P: 01580 754000

I always enjoy a coffee here by the lake. Very peaceful & tranquil

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic breakfast in the sunshine watching the swans on the water and the fish jumping in the lake. Stunning location with views overlooking the lakes from the outside tables on the veranda. Food is delicious, well presented and all locally sourced, breakfast served until midday. Friendly, welcoming staff and ample parking spaces.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We went to this cafe today with the kids to have afternoon tea and I have to admit it was the best cafe I have been to. Not only do you have the "Lakeview" but the food was great. But what made it exceptional was the staff, my weird they were the loveliest people with the exact right balance of attentiveness such a place needs, not in your face but not leaving you on your own. The kids were very comfortable. I would definitely go back.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very busy Cafe, excellent food and good prices. Lovely view of the ponds with ducks and swans. We will definately be going there again.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Beautiful place to have breakfast, friendly service and good food at reasonable price.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Hawkhurst Fish Farm - 11m away
  • Slap 'n Dash Paint Your Own Ceramics - 26m away
The Nutmeg Delicatessen & Coffee Shop

3 Sayers Ln, Tenterden TN30 6BW, UK

4.7 (117 reviews)

P: 01580 764125

This is our favourite cafe! Amazing hot chocolate and food (especially the lemon feather cake and sourdough toasties). We always feel welcomed and enjoy our (very frequent) visits. Small but friendly cafe. Love it there!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

By far the best coffee😋. Delicious toasties and cakes too. Great cheeses and other deli items. Such a friendly little place, I have been going in for years now and have formed many new friends in there initially just sharing tables. Highly recommend!

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

Sarah and Mia (and all the other team members) are welcoming, hospitable, really lovely. The coffee is the best in the town, and probably the world. Grant, the proprietor and chief roaster is a lovely person with the calmness and spirit of one who knows. The goods on offer are often local, primarily independent and have good ethics at the core.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This is by far my all time favorite coffee shop, there are a huge selection of choices that manage to cater for everyone and almost all the produce and products sold help support loads of local businesses! Nutmeg is a local haven, not many coffee shops give you the chance to drink coffee from beans roasted just a few miles away, not to mention that every coffee is also served with care and love from all the amazing staff

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I’ve been going here for years. It’s the only place I go. It’s so much more than a place to have the best coffee in town, it’s also a community. They champion local produce, serve a small but high quality selection of sweet treats and savoury dishes, and always have a kind word and smile for each of their customers. Great work team Nutmeg and Coldblow Coffee 💙💙💙

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Waitrose & Partners - 41m away
  • Costa Coffee - 18m away
  • Tenterden High Street - 46m away
  • The Woolpack Tenterden - 56m away
  • The Lemon Tree - 37m away

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