Best Cafes in Benenden, Kent (2025)

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Top-Rated Cafes & Coffee Shops in Benenden, Kent

Bottega Montalbano Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour

3 Highbury Ln, Tenterden TN30 6LE, UK

4.8 (176 reviews)
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P: 01580 764466

Amazing ice cream, huge portions and friendly staff.

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 - 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 - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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 - 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!

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
Nibbles

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

4.9 (168 reviews)

P: 07484 866299

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 - 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.

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 - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

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

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 😁👏

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 - 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

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.

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
Brunch & Brew

52 High St, Tenterden TN30 6AU, UK

4.8 (229 reviews)
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P: 01580 761933

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 - 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

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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 - 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.

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
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 - 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

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 - 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 - 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👍😊👍

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
The Bakehouse Cafè

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

4.8 (242 reviews)
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P: 07856 714193

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 - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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 - 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.

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!

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
The Nutmeg Delicatessen & Coffee Shop

3 Sayers Ln, Tenterden TN30 6BW, UK

4.7 (117 reviews)

P: 01580 764125

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 💙💙💙

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

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 - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

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 - 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.

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
Amy's Pantry

4 E Cross, Tenterden TN30 6AD, UK

4.6 (254 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 01580 764440

I visited here with my best friend from our school days, we hadn't seen each other for quite a few years and each had driven over an hour to meet up, so it was important we had a nice brunch. I'm so glad we chose Amy's Pantry. The staff were delightful, very friendly and the service was super efficient. We both had the Vegan breakfast, which was served piping hot and we both thoroughly enjoyed. My drink was the most delicious mango and coconut sorbet, so tasty and refreshing. Prices are spot on, as were the portion sizes. The atmosphere is really pleasant with interesting decor, tables are well spaced out so you don't feel cramped. A delightful place which I would highly recommend and as Arnie says, "I'll be back" 😊

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Stumbled upon this place on a visit to Tenterden, the food and drink is excellent and who wouldn't want to be in the cheerful, friendly, busy but not crowded. They were accommodating with slight changes to the adult menu for my slightly fussy teen. Nothing bad to say.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Unsure where to start! Oli was the most engaging, informative chef. The food was simple , but oh so delicious, tiny touches like micro herbs 🌿, dehydrated vegetables 🥒 just lush. I want to head hunt him, but…. That would be unfair to all those loyal Customers . Superb to you all.

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

An attractive menu of options for lunch. Coffee is good. Nice to see a wee selection of local beers, ciders and wines. The toastie was delicious and the side salad tasty and varied: the peppers are a nice touch. I liked all the plants and the local community notices. Would be better if the customer toilet didn’t open into their prep area but I guess they can’t put it anywhere else, or they would have…. I would go back.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Favourite place to eat in Tenterden, in some ways very different to most cafes which is what makes it stand out. Great for kids, they have some toys for them to play with which is a really nice touch

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • 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
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tenterden Recreation Ground - 111m away
  • Boots - 42m away
  • Caffè Nero - 55m away
  • Costa Coffee - 125m away
  • Tesco Superstore - 479m away
Food For Thought

Imber Court, High St, Cranbrook TN17 3DF, UK

4.6 (120 reviews)
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P: 01580 712878

I visited this really lovely little cafe with a friend today, it is a bit hidden, but really is a hidden gem. The ladies working in there today (maybe owner(s)) were really friendly and fun. The food was fresh and delicious. We were made to feel very welcome and both said we would definitely like to visit again! Highly recommended.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I've read a couple of bad reviews about this place and fortunately many others very positive. My personal experience has been very positive indeed: sat down for a coffee, relaxing atmosphere and lovely, available staff. I need to say coffee quality is above average (Illy coffee is advertised) and cost was as expected for being in the main Cranbrook strip. Oh, and they accept dogs, which is a strong additional 'plus' for coming again.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The really lovely staff and great quality food make this an excellent stop in for lunch or just a drink and cake. Access is easy, and there's a covered outside area. They are always really nice to my elderly mum.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Love this place, it's a little gem. Lovely home cooked food. The staff are welcoming, lovely, chatty and friendly. My new place to go to with my mum. We love it.

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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Nearby Landmarks:
  • George Hotel - 49m away
  • Lloyds Bank - 89m away
  • Cranbrook School - 188m away
  • Domino's Pizza - Cranbrook - 38m away
  • The Cranbrook Bakery - 134m away
Lilly's Cafe

Hastings Rd, Rolvenden, Cranbrook TN17 4PN, UK

4.6 (128 reviews)
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P: 07799 640162

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

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 - 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 - 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

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.

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

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