The Best Cafes in Betteshanger, Kent, United Kingdom (2025)

We went here today for tea and cake and it was like going back in time to the days of quaint tea shops with lovely home made caches and proper china. Such a lovely, friendly place with a great selection of teas and the cakes were absolutely fantastic. I had the toffee apple cake and Earl grey tea and my son and daughter in law shared some coffee and walnut cake with coffees. There was a small choice of food available as well and from that I saw the portions were huge. Well worth a visit and we will be returning.

Excellent high tea with tasty scones, sandwiches and stunning desserts. Lovely, relaxing experience in a postcard perfect setting. Looking forward to returning.

I've eaten at Little Harriettes Tearoom twice in the past year and both times have been excellent. Freshly prepared food, attentive service and value for money. The kitchen and waitressing staff are super careful around food allergies and clearly put a lot of effort into delivering delicious food. If you fancy some good, traditional English 'tea' food, cooked in a homely, but professional way, I urge you to pop along to this hidden gem in Deal.

Lovely place for afternoon tea. First time visit. Quaint, cosy and friendly. It was like a step back in time. Nice tasty food. Cream and jam scones were delicious. Staff very polite and attentive considering how busy they were. Can highly recommend.

Lovely coffee and absolutely love the sausage rolls!

Amazing coffee, friendly service and delicious fresh cooked food - would highly recommend.

First time visiting, nice setting, friendly staff. Coffee and baps were nice too. Dog friendly, so next time Bailey can come for a sausage!

Been meaning to pop in here for ages. What a lovely little gem. Much bigger inside than I expected. Staff were really nice, chilled and helpful. Spotless. Excellent value breakfast for £7.45. 2 bacon, 1 egg, sausage, chips and beans Tea was good too. Perfectly cooked. Sausage, chips and egg were particularly yummy.

A nice cafe opposite the co-op supermarket and the Mill Inn pub. Generous portions of food and at a reasonable price, all nicely cooked and didn't have to wait long for the food to arrive. I bought a bacon and cheese omelette with chips and beans along with a can of lemonade for £9.10. Seating available for over thirty five customers. If you found this review helpful please click on the heart icon, thanks.

Toast came out early breakfast nice but little over done, coffee was good polite staff. Overall price for 2 star breakfasts and a can of Fanta £19

Excellent food, the staff are friendly, really happy to have this local. I get the chicken curry nearly every time, it's very good.

What an amazing find! The Corner cafe serves the tastiest, most wonderfully cooked breakfast and lunch classics…and they have a cake trolley with beautiful home made cakes (the Bakewell slice is to die for) Easily the best cafe in Deal!

A warm and friendly welcome on arrival. We sat outside as today was unusually warm for February. We both had omelette, which were excellent followed by cake, which was also great. Recommended.

Visited here on my way to Walmer Castle after seeing the reviews. Fab food, friendly staff and a much welcomed cup of tea after walking from Deal on a very hot day. Would thoroughly recommend if you are visiting Deal 😊

First time there and will definitely be back. Extensive menu all prepared fresh to order, really good food. We had a mixture of hot (omlettes) and cold food (baguettes & salmon avocado toast) which was all delivered to the table together. Some outdoor seating and within walking distance of Walmer Castle. Friendly staff and good value. Also sells small antiques!

It was brilliant here. The burger was delicious and the hot chocolate I had was incredible. Service was fast. Overall I highly recommend coming here.

Fantastic breakfast to start the weekend. It’s a beautiful setting and we loved the dishes, in particular the American pancakes, savoury, sweet and satisfying.

I had breakfast at the Lane for the first time today after my partner had been with some friends for lunch and loved it, i was so excited and the breakfast definitely did not disappoint. The pancakes and coffee were delicious, the service was super quick and friendly and I would love to come and try some of the items on their new menu too !

My recent visit to Deal Street Kitchen was nothing short of splendid. Nestled in a charming location, the restaurant boasts not only fabulous views but also an inviting atmosphere. The staff were absolutely delightful—attentive, warm, and professional, ensuring that every aspect of our dining experience was catered to with grace and ease. The food, of course, was exquisite—each dish brimming with flavour and thoughtfully curated. My only minor quibble was that, for the price, I had expected a touch more finesse in the presentation of my dish. That said, it in no way detracted from the overall enjoyment of the meal. I am already eagerly anticipating my next visit. Without a doubt, Deal Street Kitchen is a wonderful dining spot that I highly recommend!

Staying in the area for the weekend and after seeing the reviews and recommendations from friends of friends, we opted for Pier Kitchen for a late lunch. They also allow dogs in, so it was a no brainer. Let me say, we were not disappointed in the locations, the staff, who were superb and the food. We highly recommend the lobster & Crab roll.

Loverly cafe to stop for a breakfast or just a coffee. Very nice food and coffee. Dog friendly and free doggie biscuits available. Would have had fantastic viewed had it not been foggy today. Will be returning while on our visit to deal.

Great little place. Had low expectations of an “end-of-pier cafe” but this is excellent. Had the Lobster and Crayfish Benedict which was delicious. Good coffee and great service in this modern cafe with wonderful sea views. Dogs welcome and good for families too.

First visit - highly recommended. Great breakfast visit all ingredients freshly cooked and good quality. Staff very welcoming and service very attentive. Definitely plan to return.

Absolutely outstanding breakfast.. Full English was delicious. My photo shows a modified one as I swapped out the beans and hash browns for extra bacon. Bacon is the best ever. Turns out its sourced locally. Ambience is great. Decor is cosmopolitan. Loos are clean and smartly decorated. WiFi is free and solid fast signal. Let’s not forget the staff who are friendly, efficient and attentive. Parking is available opposite free! Early birds need to be there on opening as places fill swiftly.

Excellent Veggie (customisable) breakfast, cooked well and fresh, with generous portions and a nice selection of items. Gluten free and Vegan friendly, kid friendly, pets allowed, inclusive seating- what more can you ask for? Excellent service is part of the Deal (literally!) and the coffee is to die for. Definitely recommend and the best part is that they are one of the few places open early by 8am if you’re doing an early morning walk.

Lovely breakfast! Quite expensive but a lovely little place. Well worth a visit. Really friendly staff

Been here many times over the years. Absolutely love it. Their Christmas decorations are brilliant. They have books for my kids to read. Clean, friendly, lovely. Honest food by honest people. I really enjoy their homemade pasta sauces and Italian antipasto salad Very affordable for a family of four.

This is one of the originals. Fantastic family run friendly cafe , still keeping prices affordable for everyone. There is a lovely nostalgic feel to this place and all the staff are so friendly. Food was spot on , just what we needed. A decent sandwich and milky coffee , none of this 'hackney vibe' type place. Really enjoyed our family visit here for a spot of lunch. Next time I'll be getting some authentic Italian dishes. Thankyou.

Fantastic local family run coffee shop. The staff are brilliantly friendly and attentive. Service and speed was great. I had the beef Ragu with pasta. It was home made and only cost £6.50. I'd have happily paid double for the quality of food. The sandwiches and baguettes looked equally as good. Highly recommended. I'll be coming back.

I absolutely love this place, we were met by the adorable Italian lady owner, she was very professional and attentive. The place is located on a corner at the west end of the High Street. The place has a very generous menu with lots of choices(vegan, vegetarian, milk intolerant, gluten free). I strongly recommend their baked potatoes!!! There is off street parking areas around the area (pay and display or pay with the RingGo app). Famy friendly and dog friendly. The place is all in one level and step free. Very affordable prices.

This is a warm friendly place and the delicious coffee adds many points to it. Unfortunately, the curried lentil soup was far too spicy for us and the salad plate we didn’t enjoy- strong flavours that clashed, in my opinion. But the cheese toastie was lovely, dessert was amazing and so was the coffee. Staff are helpful and very friendly.

Jazzy eggs were absolutely delicious. Coffee is excellent.

Vegetarian cafe. Breakfast was not huge but didn't leave me hungry, and was very well presented and tasty. Likewise with the coffee: a fairly small cup but extremely tasty. The staff were friendly and helpful.

Amazing brunch & delicious coffee. We had a brunch sandwich & toastie. Served quickly. Loads of nice pastries & cakes on offer as well as coffee beans & equipment

Wow! This place was just fantastic. I drive past The Coach daily and have never ventured in. Last night, I went with my husband and some friends. The atmosphere was lovely and cosy. They have both restaurant and drinking areas for when you just want to have a drink. The menu was excellent, and there were lots of gluten-free options available. The food was presented well and was delicious. The staff were very friendly and very attentive. They had a good range of beers, spirits, and wines and were happy to put everything on a tab to pay at the end of the evening. We had 3 courses plus drinks and per person, averaged at £45 a head, so not too pricey either. Definitely somewhere I will be returning to. Just one point to remember, they are a cashless venue and only accept card transactions, which these days shouldn't be a problem.

Visited today for Sunday roast. The food was plentiful and piping hot. Great selection of vegetables to accompany the pork and beef. Cooked to perfection. Amazing banana cheesecake. Great service as always from the front of house team. Well worth a visit.

Super cozy pub with great food, served with a smile. I’d recommend the beer battered haddock! Thanks to Isabel who served us.