The Best Cafes in Curtisden Green, Kent, United Kingdom (2025)

Lovely owner run and managed cafe. Booked for brunch on a wet Easter Monday. Glad we reserved as it’s a small place and we were a big party. Lovely menu for big and little kids alike. We were greeted with a lovely smile and seated quickly. Orders were taken quickly. Drinks came quickly. Food was a little slower as it’s freshly made but well worth the wait. Cooked Breakfast and pancakes are highly recommended. Coffee and tea is excellent. Juice is standard carton stuff but pleasant enough. The owner Chloe and her team are lovely and welcoming and clearly very accommodating for small, large and single guests plus dogs. It’s also a very inclusive cafe which accommodates people with disabilities. Lovely find and highly recommended for all. A local gem.

What a lovely little bistro in the heart of Kent. Welcoming staff and great food. My daughter and I had dinner there the other night and we will be heading back there on our next trip to Cranbrook.

We met friends for lunch here today and it didn’t disappoint. The food was presented so beautifully and tasted great! Love the atmosphere and the Christmas window display!

A fantastic cup of coffee at this new cafe with a great vibe. My food was beautifully presented and tasted delicious-you must try the Parmesan truffle chips! Very comfy seats. A great selection of cakes. Helpful staff . Well worth a visit , what more could you want?

We had lunch at the Small Holding today and it was an absolutely tremendous meal. Firstly we were brought some snacks to eat on the balcony with a pre-lunch drink. Then we were taken inside to the full acre (8 course) lunch. There were two starters, two fish courses, two main courses and two desserts. Every dish was wonderful. It is difficult to pick out a favourite, but I thought that the first dessert of Blackcurrant Leaf, Buttermilk and Elderberry was one of the best desserts I have ever eaten. That didn't last long though because the second dessert of Yoghurt Whey, Black Apple and Custard was at least equally good. The wine list was unusual and composed mainly of British wines. The staff were very friendly and easy and had time for a friendly chat. I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. We will certainly be back as soon as possible, The photographs show most of the courses, but I was so enthusiastic about the food that a couple of times I forgot to photograph it before we started

From a first look around the restaurant’s kitchen garden to the final dessert after 9 amazing courses the whole establishments focus on quality, taste, sustainability and shear love of food and wine shone through. We have been to a handful of Michelin star restaurants over the last few years and The Small Holding knocked those out of the park.

21st birthday dinner, This was mine and my partners second time at the small holding and it didn’t miss a beat. On arrival we enjoyed some local English wine on the terrace overlooking the humble yet picturesque farm. The food was outstanding with the highlights for me being the scallop dish and the berry dessert. This berry dessert with garden herb sorbet was the best dessert I’ve ever experienced. The balance of this dish was truly exceptional and a real testament to a very talented chef. The service was excellent with attentive, but not too overbearing, hosts. The hosts are always very kind and we love the conversations we get with them throughout the evening. Each dish is presented and explained table side by either very knowledgeable hosts or the chefs themselves. The drinks served, that were made in house, were just impeccable. The atmosphere of the restaurant is cozy and inviting. The music is just the correct volume especially for my partner who has hearing loss, she was still able to hear me and the hosts perfectly. Overall this restaurant never misses a beat, a combination of a fantastic chef team, fantastic hosts and home grown/local ingredients, all in a beautiful setting. We will be back… :)

We have just arrived home from our evening at the small holding and wow where do I start. As someone who works in the industry you have high expectations for places like these and so often they dont fully live up to the hype. Not this place! From the service to the food to the wine everything was exceptional. The thought and attention that goes into every dish and the passion from the team really shows. Cant wait for our next visit. Do yourself a favour and order the ice wine for dessert.

Lunch coronation chicken baguettes with bacon roll and cheese sandwich all hand made with a smile. Very old school slice of England. You should pop in.

Easily one of the best bakery's in the world. It's up there with the Two Wells Bakery back home in south Australia. Fantastic staff here and the chorizo sausage roll is always a winner.

We were there in July 2024 and wanted to eat scones with clotted cream. Unfortunately, the owner was in the process of closing the store. Nevertheless, she let us in and fulfilled our wishes. And it was VERY VERY tasty! She then chatted with us for a while (despite my poor English) and we would like to thank her again for the food and the friendliness!

Absolutely loved this place. We were a group of 8 cyclist just looking for a coffee and cake. The lady serving on her own wasn't phased by us just walking in without notice. She was really pleasant and quick serving us coffees and delicious cakes. Very quirky café. 10 /10.

I visited the buzz on the pantiles in T - wells the other week and thought as I was in the area I would check out their sister restaurant in Cranbrook, unfortunately it was fully booked ( my own fault for not booking ) but I was told to pop down the road to their other building named The Hive ( co-working unit/coffee lounge ) for coffee and cake. When I arrived I discovered they had a lovely coffee snug! It was so wonderful, lovely coffee and cakes, the young man working was so accommodating and the chilled Motown music nearly sent me to sleep as I was so relaxed. Lovely experience once again, keep up the amazing work

Wonderful restaurant! The food is absolutely delicious. You can taste the quality of every herb and every spice. Beautiful food and so authentic. The spanakopita reminded me of when I was on holiday in Thessaloniki, Greece. The owners are so friendly, so welcoming and we chatted to them for over half an hour. My mum and I had the perfect evening!

Having searched high and low for the perfect venue for my social media workshops, Emma has delivered a fantastic and exciting co-working space with conference room facilities. The hot-desking options are flexible and high specced enabling local entrepreneurs to be part of a larger business environment. Recommend highly.

Warm welcome by Ruby and her human 😊. Food amazing and cooked fresh to order. Had full English with the best ever scramble eggs. So tasty. Great atmosphere and very arty decorated. A must place to visit and enjoy.

Delicious coffee and amazing panini. I had the toated tuna melt. It was one of the most delicious paninis I've ever had! The addition of apple and celery was very tasty. (Generous portion size too) The cafe has a very arty vibe, each table decorated differently and art on the walls. The place is bigger than you think, so don't be put off if the place looks full through the window. Though I'd probably book ahead next time just to be sure.

We've always enjoyed food here. We visit 3-4 per year. Plates are always scrummy to look at as well as savoring. Love the consistency and highly recommend.

I've been wanting to visit The Greedy Goat Cafe for a while now! It wasn't overly easy to find and only had a sign out the front to indicate where it was.. but what a hidden gem! The chef apparently was not very well, from the conversation they were having with other visitors (nothing catching I hope..!) But the food was delicious! Beans could have been a little warmer, but everything was cooked beautifully! I'd definitely visit again! Hope the chef feels better soon!

Just had a wonderful coffee and browse at Taywell Farm Shop. Perfect for fresh produce, a lovely open air setting and delicious coffee. I’ve picked up some great local wine and a gift for family, after enjoying a fantastic coffee overlooking the Kent countryside. Made all the more delightful by meeting some of the staff who were all welcoming, friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back to visit the coffee shop (round the back of the Farmshop) for more!

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.

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.

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.

Sat in a town with expensive shops and boutiques is this practical cafe where you would feel at home having a breakfast plate or a cup of tea and cake . The prices are very affordable too . The staff are lovely and the toilets are clean , as is the cafe . I had a brunch breakfast which was endless so I gave up with a dozen or so chips to go . Just off the A21 so a good pit stop with 2 hrs free parking in Waitrose car park a couple of hundred yards away

Very friendly, I ordered a egg, sausage and bacon sandwich which came exactly what I asked for. I ask for a soft egg/runny egg with salt and pepper. Tasted great but I asked for a dash of mayo but they gave a lot more then a dash. Still taste great though.

We went for a full breakfast on Sunday morning which was lovely and service great. I forgot my handbag and only realised when I was miles away. I called and they assured me it’s safe. Molly was so kind to send it back by post making sure there’s nothing valuable in there (luckily it wasn’t). She sent it back to me free of charge even though I was happy to cover for the effort and postage. Thanks so much for going over and beyond for a total stranger as we were just visiting the area xx

A perfect proper food cafe, the breakfast was not only massive but so banging, I could have wept into my egg, ( I was starving don't judge ) Lovely lady served us and reasonably priced (food not staff). Keep up the good work. 👍

An absolute gem. Everything a cafe should be. Good prices, clean and delicious food served fast. 💪❤️💤😀

Great cafe - popular with tradesmen which is always a good sign. Good honest food, healthy portions and proper mugs of tea. Cash only.

Always delicious food every time and cooked fresh. Good portions and price. Very friendly staff and always clean including the toilets. If there is a wait it is well worth it. Won't go anywhere else for breakfast.

Popped in for lunch today. The cafe was full which I took as a good sign! Food freshly cooked and tasty. They only accept cash, so be prepared! Cafe was clean and tidy and the lady serving was very friendly.

Absolutely recommend trying out this Café. The food is absolutely amazing. We had the Full English Breakfast and Savoury Waffle (Bacon and Maple Syrup), which were both presented beautifully. The Full English has a nice variety of options with extras being reasonably priced and worth every penny. The waffle was thick and fluffy with the bacon rashers tasting perfect in combination with the maple syrup. In terms of drinks we tried the smoothies which both tasted heavenly. Our wait for the food was around 5-10 minutes and worth every second. The staff were extremely friendly and professional greeting us with smiles and jokes from time to time. We will absolutely be coming back here again

I come to the trough almost every day for either just a drink or to have something yummy to eat! Me and my children absolutely love it here! Such a friendly place with chatty staff and always very helpful and kind to myself and my children, we’ve had mini English breakfasts and lots of waffles along with coffees and milkshakes and have never had a bad experience! I absolutely recommend this cafe to anyone and everyone! X

Excellent value for money full cooked breakfast (£12) with 'proper' sausage, bacon and pretty sure they were Heinz baked beans. Top notch coffee from Bean Smitten too! Well worth the journey

Had the mini breakfast, it was perfect! High quality, fresh and delicious. The dirty chai latte was authentic and had a wonderful aroma to it. A peaceful spot in the heart of the countryside - surrounded by a stunning farm shop. I will be coming back many times over.