Best Cafes in Chatham, Kent (2025)

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Top-Rated Cafes & Coffee Shops in Chatham, Kent

Cornerstone Coffee Shop

433 Walderslade Rd, Walderslade, Chatham ME5 9LL, UK

4.9 (23 reviews)

P: 01634 867194

Such a great experience mainly due to the beautifully polite and very good looking staff. Two strapping young lads who gave me the best fish fingers I’ve had 😍

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

In the corner of the village there is a tiny modern church. There is a car park outside. A sign advertising the tea and cake shop. It does have hot food . Bake potatoes, some hot sandwiches. The cakes, I mean the cakes. They were yummy. They were hand made and it would not surprise me that it was a community effort. This tea shop is open to raise money for the church. If a community is working together to keep their favourite place open. Who am I to complain. It is not the cheapest place to get tea and cake. But it is worth the money for the community side. The service is excellent. It is very smiley and friendly. They chat when they need to but the balance of leaving me alone so I can be in my own thoughts is important too. There are toilets and if you need a quick visit to see God or Jesus for some personal time the door was open. It has been busy for the time I have been there. I think it is lovely.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Such a lovely place! The staff are friendly, welcoming and cheery. The food is always delicious and the cakes are amazing.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Not only are the cakes delicious but the staff are lovely. They always take great care of my old dad ( nearly 90!) Which is really appreciated.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Small and cosy. I have lived in area for a long time but didn’t know it was there. Lovely Tuna melt and amazing lemon cake. Will definitely visit again.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Co-op Food - Walderslade - Walderslade Road - 80m away
  • Chans Takeaway - 64m away
  • Walderslade Village Library - 34m away
  • Taj Cuisine - 73m away
  • Domino's Pizza - Walderslade - 127m away
Sabaho Ltd

Dockside Outlet Centre, St Mary's Island, Chatham ME4 3ED, UK

5.0 (39 reviews)

P: 07724 101619

Honestly, can’t even tell you how much I love this coffee! And pistachio cookie 🤭 I always have a special order and Kareem does this for me exactly like I expected! Amazing service, so kind and friendly owner. When you try this coffee once, you’ll never walk past this place, you will definitely become a fan, like me😊

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Such a lovely change from the usual chain coffee (and miles better flavour) …been here a few times now and definitely recommend the coffee and tasty little Lebanese ‘biscuits’ which are homemade - we also enjoyed the sourdough toastie and hot cheesy wrap with herbs. It makes grabbing a snack and decent hot drink to sit outside with worth the trip here. Think I’ll try the frappe or pistachio latte next time 😊

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Honestly, the BEST coffee (and I’m fussy!!) and absolutely delicious cakes and treats (highly recommend the pistachio cookie!)… not to mention the warmest, friendliest service. Incredibly reasonable prices. Thank you!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing coffee and cake made with love! It’s become a weekly trip all the way from Gravesend, Kareem is a legend, full of coffee knowledge- he’s training me up to be a barista ;)

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent coffee (vanilla latte of course) from this friendly seller. Bought a couple of Halloween cupcakes too which the kids loved. They offer a loyalty card too. 6 stamps and then you get a free coffee!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
  • ODEON Chatham - 205m away
  • The Range, Chatham - 55m away
  • Dockside - 50m away
  • PureGym Chatham - 127m away
  • truGym Chatham - 150m away
Cafenetics

92 High St, Chatham ME4 4DS, UK

4.9 (45 reviews)

P: 01634 846789

Absolute gem of a place, found completely by accident looking for somewhere to have a cuppa and wait while my Niece took her theory test round the corner. A group of ladies were just leaving after having what looked like a delicious afternoon tea; and the owners were absolutely fantastic and extremely welcoming and accommodating in letting me wait, even though they had closed while I was waiting. There were examples of beautiful homemade birthday cakes on display, that the owner makes freshly to order, to your requirements, and the menu looked great. I will definitely come back here, even though we don't live locally. I would make the journey, purely based on what I experienced this afternoon and how lovely the owners are. Very highly recommended

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This restaurant has been on my radar for a long time, but with the dark windows I could never gauge the ambience, but as my local go-to was full, I decided to go for it, which turned out to be an excellent decision! I only popped in for a quick sandwich, but ended up having the special which was a delicious curry (with just the right amount of heat) and came with rice and a samosa. Even the regulars recommended I try it. Such a lovely couple who run it, they were the perfect hosts and really interesting to talk to. I will definitely be back. They clearly take a lot of pride in what they do and with that level of friendly and sincere service, they deserve every success. Prices were extremely reasonable, and the lemon drizzle cake was gorgeous without being too sweet. I'll be back again, and will make sure I try the Pakistani chai (with notice, of course).

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This is a long overdue review for Cafenetics. For years now we have always been a fan of this Cafe and their food. They have the best cheese sauce ever, generous servings and ingredients, fresh salads, delicious curries, etc. We love everything about this place. Thank you Tahmina and Asif for the best service and for always serving good food. More power!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely food and great service big portions reasonable price highly recommend.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Spoon World Buffet & Bar - 29m away
  • Selale - 37m away
  • Poco Loco - 95m away
  • School Time ‎Ltd - 26m away
  • Sun Pier House CIC - 84m away
No.64 Coffee & Brunch

64 High St, Chatham ME4 4DS, UK

4.9 (101 reviews)

P: 01634 786080

No.64 is a gem of a café! The service is outstanding, with warm and friendly owners who always take the time to chat and make you feel welcome. The food is delicious, like homemade comfort on a plate, and their freshly made pastries are a real treat. The atmosphere is clean, cozy, and beautifully inviting. Highly recommend!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I’ve popped in here a few times for brunch or lunch, and the staff are always lovely. Everything is freshly cooked and well-priced. They also have a free little library, and exhibit art from local artists. Highly recommend No 64 for dining in or takeaway. The bacon brunch toastie is God-tier.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely little coffee shop with some of the best brownies I have ever tasted! My go to if I want to give a sweet treat as a gift as they sell them in presentation boxes. Great sandwiches with interesting fillings plus vegan options and oh my word. The sausage rolls. Big thumbs up from me

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Googled a coffee shop as I was in the area, this adorable coffee shop came up first so I gave it a try. WOW it’s a gorgeous little venue, with the most amazing cakes and homemade sausage rolls. Staff are very lovely introducing themselves and asking my name when I said I’ll be regular due to being in the area twice a week until February. Sat on the side table working and everyone that came in was on first name terms so are regulars, it was so lovely to see. I’ll be back next week, thank you ladies

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The staff in here are wonderful. We came in this afternoon and our cousin (who has learning disabilities) really, really wanted a full English. They had stopped serving breakfast but these lovely ladies kindly made him his favourite!! They treated him with such kindness and respect, and even let him use the staff toilets. Lovely food and great coffee, the New York deli toastie was incredible. Highly recommend! 😁

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Poco Loco - 14m away
  • Dylan's Nepalese and Indian - 19m away
  • Spoon World Buffet & Bar - 109m away
  • Hysteria Escape Rooms - 77m away
  • Wickes Chatham - 207m away
Curry Chemistry Cafe & Restaurant

124 High St, Chatham ME4 4BY, UK

4.6 (55 reviews)

P: 01634 786466

We visited this new Indian/Asian cafe-restaurant in Chatham today and enjoyed home-made Indian Breakfast. Parathas served with aachar(pickle), yogurt, chutneys and Dosa served with coconut and garlic chutney. Masala tea was proper home made Indian tea and not pre-mix ready made version. Owners Mr & Mrs Ali were so warm and welcoming. Chef made healthy, delicious Indian breakfast for us. Their menu has lots of varieties of Indian, Arabic and Pakistani street food aswell as authentic currys. Food prices are very reasonable and good sized portion of food. Must try and highly recommend this place to all the foodies.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This place is a hidden gem. Tried the place for the first time. The atmosphere is not luxury but it is welcoming and clean. We've ordered cheese naan, mutton korma curry, chicken dum biryani and two lemon and mint drinks. First of all, we are highly satisfied about the portion size. You can taste the real lemon and mint flavors in the juice rather than cheap chemicals which most other places use. Chicken dum biriyani is next level. It was very delicious and full of flavours but, I highly recommend you to order a curry such as butter chicken or mutton korma or any kind of a curry as per your choice to pair with it. We've asked to make spicy our mutton korma and kitchen staff did a great job by increasing the spice levels to hit the sweet spot. Specially the meat chunks in korma was nice, tender and juicy. It was nearly dissolved in the mouth. Overall food taste and quality was excellent. Service is something I must mention. Before serve the foods, the person who took our order asked whether we need to make some adjustments to the taste etc. And also after the food is served, they made sure to come to the table and check whether we are ok with the food or not which is highly appreciated. ❤️ Overall this is a GEM to be honest. I highly recommend this place for anyone who is seeking delicious curries and other asian food. I hope the team will keep the same quality in future as well. ❤️😊 (We'll definitely visit this place again 🙌)

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely place, serving great food! I was just walking past and decided to go in for lunch and very glad I did! I had lunch special - lamb curry, rice, naan and drink for £9.99!! Meat was tasty and tender. The bread and rice were also great. Home cooked Authentic Pakistani foods.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I decided to try this restaurant today after my cousin recommended to me. The food, service and atmosphere was of a high standard. I will definitely go their again and recommend to all my family and friends.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • 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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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Lloyds Bank - 65m away
  • NatWest Chatham - 88m away
  • The Thomas Waghorn - 89m away
  • Central Theatre - 158m away
  • TK Maxx - 115m away
Lordswood Cafe

4 Kestrel Rd, Chatham ME5 8TH, UK

4.5 (322 reviews)
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P: 01634 864787

Perfect way to start my morning with the chef bazza making a superb breakfast for me. Never thought something so spectacular could be done it’s like his a magician. Perfect customer service always greater with the up most respect going. Would recommend to anyone

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great food, amazing service, best cafe in Medway.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Located at Kestrel Rd shopping parade. The cafe is friendly and has a nice vibe. It is quite spacious and when I visited there were several occupied tables. The menu is quite extensive and consists of typical cafe fare. Cooked breakfasts,burgers , sandwiches,panini's etc. There are some vegetarian options too. I had a cappuccino which was very nice and to eat a fried egg sandwich. The bread was fresh and the eggs cooked nicely. The prices were fair and an average of what I have seen in the area. 30/09/24: Good breakfast today, for £8.30 you get a huge plate of food. I'm set for the day now.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Best cafe for me!! Love the breakfast but also love the lunch, staff are so friendly and they can't do enough for you!! Also tried ordering at home and was so good !! 😁 local to me and come here often. Only one thing I could say is they could do with a deep clean especially round the floors.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I am happy :) really friendly and swift service. Just what I need after a stint in the HLC. Great bang for the buck (£9 plus £1.70 for black pudding) too, can't complain x

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tesco Express - 69m away
  • Lordswood Ten Pin Bowling Centre - 108m away
  • Premier - 23m away
  • Lordswood Library - 94m away
  • Lordswood Kebab - 29m away
363 Coffee Lounge

363 coffee lounge, 363 Walderslade Rd, Walderslade, Chatham ME5 9LL, UK

4.7 (91 reviews)

P: 01634 201122

Used 363 Coffee Lounge for an outside function. The food was amazing including the most beautiful tasting desserts you can imagine. Jo and her team went out of their way to accommodate all our requirements and requests, would definitely use them for future events. Highly recommended local business whom deliver on all fronts. Lee

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Thank you so much for all you did to help celebrate our daughter’s 18th birthday! The afternoon tea and beautiful table, and the gorgeous cake, cupcake and iced biscuits. Everything was absolutely beautiful and delicious! Highly recommend!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very friendly coffee lounge situated within the Permark store in Walderslade village. Sells locally produced artisan cakes and brownies which includes vegan options. Good coffee with a choice of dairy and plant based milks and tons of different syrups for an extra treat. Rolls sandwiches toasties available and jacket potatoes on selected days. They also offer an outside catering service. Eat in or takeaway is available. Always spotlessly clean

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Jo and the team catered for my wonderful aunts wake yesterday and the whole experience was outstanding. Really kind and thoughtful service at an emotional time that made organising the food very easy. Delivery at the venue was smooth and we heard so many compliments about the food, people came back for seconds and thirds! Can’t thank you enough for making everything so easy for us, 100% recommend!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Parking Options:
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Co-op Food - Walderslade - Walderslade Road - 41m away
  • Domino's Pizza - Walderslade - 22m away
  • The village Cafe - 26m away
  • The Golden Dragon - 55m away
  • Permark Post Office - 13m away
Cafe Bueno

St Mary's Island, Gillingham, Chatham ME4 3ER, UK

4.7 (42 reviews)

P: 07469 701678

Isha / Sonam / Kim / Shaun serves the best coffee in town! Cafe Bueno - A Hidden Gem for Coffee Lovers! Cafe Bueno is an absolute delight for coffee aficionados! Nestled in the heart of the city, this charming cafe offers an exceptional coffee experience that is hard to match. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for catching up with friends or enjoying some quiet time with a book. The star of the show, of course, is the coffee. Each cup is brewed to perfection, with a rich, robust flavor that leaves you wanting more. Their espresso is smooth and bold, while their lattes and cappuccinos are perfectly balanced with creamy froth. The baristas are true artisans, passionate about their craft, and always ready to customize your drink to perfection. In addition to the fantastic coffee, Cafe Bueno offers a delectable selection of pastries and light bites. The croissants are buttery and flaky, and the muffins are always fresh and delicious. They also have a variety of plant-based options, catering to all dietary preferences. The staff at Cafe Bueno are friendly and attentive, providing excellent service with a smile. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, you'll feel right at home. Overall, Cafe Bueno is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates high-quality coffee in a warm and inviting setting. Five stars all the way! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely place to grab a quick drink and bite to eat. Always friendly staff and the food is always really good.

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Love going here, coffee & food is always perfect. ❤️ Staff are always so friendly & my doggies always get a treat. Lovely place to stop & have a coffee ❤️ Lou

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Shaun has made this my go-to coffee place. Great location, great prices, and great selection of food, snacks, and drinks. Early morning walk to get my Cortardo.

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great food made fresh and nice coffee, nice place to sit by the river

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Parking Options:
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Co-op Food - Chatham - Maritime Way - 134m away
  • Ship & Trades - 128m away
  • Dockside - 364m away
  • Starbucks Coffee - 289m away
  • truGym Chatham - 294m away
Ginas Cafe

103 Watling St, Chatham, Gillingham ME7 2YX, UK

4.7 (451 reviews)
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P: 01634 575879

One of the best places to grab lunch in Gillingham 🤩 Guys are always polite and friendly, food is simple but always fresh and tasty. Great choice of things to choose from. The only reason its no 5 stars - they don't take card payments, so always have to rememeber about cash, which is a bit annoying. Recommend to try ✅

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fast and friendly cafe. The two owners are great and the food is always spot on. Big menu and something for everyone.

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing food and really good staff. Highly recommended

Anonymous - 5 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Food was tasty, it was what you would expect from a cafe. I was pleasantly surprised the sausage was like one you would get from a chip shop. The two of us didn't have to wait long for our food to come either. It is also a good price for the amount of food you get

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A true cafe! Sensible pricing and smiley and happy staff! Food tasted good and arrived at the table in a timely manner. The portion size was better than expected! I had a bacon and cheese omelet with chips washed down with a coffee. Really good experience. Next time I'm in the area will definitely pop back in.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Master Kebabs - 25m away
  • Camping International - 73m away
  • Strum & Bass - 16m away
  • Karen's Diner - 28m away
  • Watling Street Post Office - 20m away
Nucleus Arts Centre & Cafe Nucleus

272 High St, Chatham ME4 4BP, UK

4.7 (721 reviews)
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P: 01634 812108

This was my first time visiting Cafe Nucleus, and will definitely be the first of many visits! Quick and friendly service, excellent food, and a lovely atmosphere to dine in. What a treasure hidden just off Chatham high street. It’s a dog-friendly place too so if you have dogs, definitely head here. They even have a dog menu (I don’t have a dog myself so can’t provide much insight on that). Kind of pricey, but worth it

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We have visited Nucleus Rochester in the past, and Necleus Chatham is a charming restaurant and forecourt. Great atmosphere and food was great with quality ingredients. The server Lillie Rose was very welcoming and attentive. Highly recommended to support local and will surely return

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

You would never think you was on Chatham High Street, I felt like I was in a lounge on the Costa del Sol. The food was amazing, fresh, full of flavour and presentation was awesome. Staff are very attentive and very welcoming, we only came for a light bite and we are coming back again for the Sunday roast!!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The best breakfast I’ve had in years !!! Doreen’s Blackpudding is a revelation (already bought some on line!). Staff are superb and the places is immaculate. Fantastic !!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a Gem! Can’t believe I’ve never been here before. They really know how to professionally run a cafe. The service was great, the food was delicious and well priced. We had warm scones, clotted cream and jam with coffees. The oat latte was made perfectly and we can’t wait to come back. They gave us promotional discounts for their Sunday roast and breakfast options. Will return, thank you!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • 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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Parking Options:
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Iceland Supermarket Chatham - 54m away
  • London Cash & Carry - 36m away
  • Barclays Bank - 72m away
  • Tulip Mediterranean & Halal Meat Centre - 75m away
  • Savers Health & Beauty - 46m away

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