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

My friends and I went to the bow window cafe today. We all had milk hot chocolates with cream and marshmallows. Sandwiches, jacket potatoe and ham and cheese panini . Excellent quality food, very well presented. The desserts were really delicious. Chocolate brownies and Victoria sponge. Really friendly staff, covid safe and clean cafe.

The layout of the various little rooms and snugs - with cosy mismatched furniture - make this place incredibly cute and cosy in the heart of Lenham. The Americano was nice, and the hot chocolate clearly a big hit when pimped out with marshmallows. Staff were very friendly and it was a lovely place to pass an hour and warm up.

Lovely cafe! We were on our way to Dover and wanted to find a spot that allowed dogs for lunch. We had a delicious panini and 2 cream teas. All the food was fresh and tasty. Definitely recommend!

The staff are all so lovely and friendly. Our breakfasts and coffees were delicious. It was a pleasure to spend some time here. Highly recommended!

Such a nice place, first time here and will be back more often. The food is awesome we had beef to share between 4! Both our waitresses were lovely, looking forward to going back.

Gorgeous venue. Lovely friendly staff. Very tasty food what's not to love ?

Love this place so much. I have eaten here many times with my wife but i was fortunate to also photograph a wedding there just before xmas. It was perfect for a wedding - the decor is unique, quirky and compelling - there was so much i could do photo wise. The food is always always excellent and whether you are eating as a couple or celebrating a wedding you will not be disappointed.

Great place serving delicious unique dishes from a varied menu...

Quality Cake heaven! Not just good value breakfasts but under the guidance of Manager Sarah, Chef Brandon bakes the very best cakes.. period. I had a Black Forest Gateaux and it was absolutely delicious..

Had a cooling iced latte followed by a tasty breakfast. The latter was freshly cooked and just the right size. Service was "with a smile" and prompt. Quiet music in the background. Highly recommend Puddings. They make delicious cakes as well.

Set 3 for £12.50, came with toast. Added black pudding for £1 extra ( two very generous slices I may add). Filter coffee was good. Hash browns could do with being alot crispier as were bit soggy. Bacon was very nice thick cut. All in all very good food. Told the breakfast wrap was very nice. No price on the board. Clean premises with friendly staff. Keep up the good work ✌️❤️

Fab little general store also serving hot drinks, pastries and light lunch food. Stopped for a coffee and a cheese toastie whilst walking a section of the NDW. So great to have an alternative to a pub so close to the route.

Stopped in for coffee and cake after a run along the Pilgrims Way with friends. Very tasty (I can recommend the gingerbread cake). Also bought a newspaper and a delicious loaf of bread on impulse. A really useful little shop. If I lived in Detling I would be a frequent visitor.

Fanatic little shop and Post Office. Hot drinks and hot baked snacks (sausage rolls) all reasonably priced. Outdoor seating area next to the playarea. Kids loved the pick&mix 'penny' sweets. Place is run by volunteers.

Lovely place good for a meal with the fellas, lovely atmosphere, only have two issues. 1. Chips are slightly overcooked but still are delicious. 2. The playlist needs a little more reggae

What can I say…. This cafe is amazing . Popped in while walking past and ordered 2 set breakfasts and two cans of cherry coke. Our order was taken by a attentive waitress and when the food turned up it was just what we needed , not greasy and cooked to perfection. Keep up the good work cafe Riviera . Five ⭐️

1st time here. Menu has something for everyone. Clean and tidy. Service was good. Food very good. Only downside is the car park. Massive pot hole and a bit rough. The cafe itself is very good. Will defo use again.

I believe it's under new ownership since I last went there some time ago. I would say it's improved overall. I enjoyed the friendly staff and a calm atmosphere. I like that!! Anyway. The food was well presented and was hot and tasty!! It's reasonably priced, too. Overall, yes, I'd pop through there again when I'm passing in the future. Recommended!!

Have been a regular of this cafe for just shy of 20 years now and have seen ownership and menu changes in this time, for the better and for the worse. We are creatures of habit and the most recent take over was not received well amongst the regular tuck inn aficionados, which was based on objective truth …until now. The Tuck Inn was famed for fast service, good portions, competitive pricing and breakfast quality that was expected of a ‘greasy spoon’ (cash n carry fayre!!). My visit today (26/08/2024 1230hrs) was not planned but more of a ‘why not’ on approach. As always my review will be based on their most popular item, the breakfasts/brunch. It was reasonably busy, as expected of a Sunday, but still plenty of seating both indoors and outside. Getting served took around 5 minutes as there was a queue of 4 upon arrival. I chose breakfast option 7, with no burger (2 x sausages, 2 x egg, 2 x bacon, beans, mushrooms and chips) which cost £9.80. Pretty reasonable in this day and age. It took around 5 minutes 30 seconds for the food to arrive. Portions excellent, hot and everything was well cooked. The chips (more like fries) were akin to what you’d expect out of a kebab shop, not bad. The mushrooms were your standard closed cap mushrooms fried in oil, they didn’t last long! The baked beans were of a very good quality and if I’m not mistaken, Heinz branded, or a very good off brand clone. The eggs were not your anaemic yellow affair but rich orange yolks and whites that were PERFECTLY cooked, perfect fried eggs to me are snot free and runny yolk with a thin jammy layer. The bacon is your standard back bacon, unsmoked, cash n carry job. Not bad but personal preference would have the bacon cooked a touch more. Now the sausages are what makes this, no longer are they cheap and rusk filled ‘chip shop’ sausages but rich n thick Lincolnshire style sausages with a good ‘snap’ on cutting and a rich meaty and herb flavour, indicative of a good quality sausage. Condiments on offer are very good for a cafe. Proper HP sauce, Heinz ketchup, salt, pepper and malt vinegar. Overall menu selection is very good, from your standard cafe favourites to more ‘bougie’ offerings like eggs benedict and smoked salmon. Pricing is average-high but acceptable given the apparent quality upgrades. Staff friendly, toilets clean, quick, efficient service and a proper LOCAL business. Use it or lose it!

Visited early Saturday morning before riding down to brands hatch and were met with the best hospitality possible. The lady behind the counter saw I was cold from the ride and asked me if I wanted a blanket or hot water bottle, couldnt be more accommodating! Very reasonable price, good food, very clean restaurant and toilets, quick and friendly service. Would recommend anytime. Thank you for a fantastic breakfast experience!

Friendly, personal service, with excellent quality selection and fresh, locally sourced food. Sophi's cakes are exceptional!

Bought some of the great produce from the farm shop . Lovely place where we also enjoyed a lovely coffee and cake.

Charming Tea Shop and farm shop situated just off the B2000 near Cliffe Woods. Very friendly place; quiet, cosy one might say. Food is excellent, portions are generous and the prices are VERY reasonable. You can eat and drink either indoors in the rustic setting of the refurbished old farm buidings, or outdoors, either on the shady terrace or out in the open. Free parking.

The reason I never gave a 5 star is because it needs to be bigger . Mockbeggar is a friend little tea room and farm shop. The food and cakes are great and nice local produce in the farm shop. Great little gem x only just moved into the area and I love it !

what a fantastic location right next to the river and lock. really nice walks and actually quite picturesque. the cafe is small with good selection. great place to sit by the river and watch the world go by.

A favourite place to walk to, have a coffee and chill. It’s a perfect location, friendly staff and high quality food. For such a tiny place they do amazingly well. I’ve introduced many people to this little gem. The dog biscuits are genius. My dog won’t walk past without joining the queue for her biscuit so our furry friends approve too!!

Lovely staff and lovely venue to sit and watch the world go by. Great for four-legged friends as well. Always have a sausage roll and a drink whilst the dog has a ice cream. Can get very busy at times as it's a very popular place.

Great place to visit for a snack and a hot drink whilst on a ride or walk. Recommend the hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows. A lot of building works have been completed recently so the area is looking fresh and welcoming with a new outside seating and canopy incase it’s raining. Thanks again for the great hospitality

Lovely little cafe tucked away within Turkey Mill grounds. Great menu, reasonably priced and very nice staff. Can get a little busy around lunchtime but still good service. Highly recommended

Popped in the cafe for a late lunch with a friend and was made so welcome. We enjoyed delicious homemade soup, a roll and coffee. A very satisfying lunch in a relaxed atmosphere with attentive and smiling staff. We shall definitely return.

Lovely staff, Louise and Jasmin were so welcoming and smiley. The cake was amazing and the sandwich too. Such good quality and brilliant prices for what you get.

We all had a lovely afternoon tea at Baskervilles Coffee House. The traditional tea had a good selection of savoury and sweet treats. The child's tea also had a good selection, having changed the sandwich fillings to known favourites. Our dog certainly enjoyed her afternoon tea too and it was great to be able to give her something designed for her instead of snuffling our sausage rolls. The staff were really happy, polite and chatty. This is a wonderful little coffee shop and a great place to visit if you want to sit with your dog.

Went here for breakfast. Dog friendly cafe. Had the 'Hair of the Hound' full English breakfast which was ok. Wife had Gluton Free (GF bread was not good). Fast service and Friendly staff. Recommendations: clean the windows from the cobwebs and flys, not nice when your eating.

Lovely vegan breakfast 😀 Will certainly be going back again. Friendly staff and a great selection of vegan cakes too! Dog friendly also which always gets bonus points in my opinion! Highly recommend.

Came here with my two dogs on the second day of the opening under the new owner. Love the decor. Dog bowls on the floor, free dog treats and tables and chairs outside with lovely throws to use. I had a really tasty jacket potato and a beautiful home made cake. Has a good selection of gluten free and vegan options of savoury and sweet items. Throughly recommend