Best Cafes in Folkestone, Kent (2025)

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Top-Rated Cafes & Coffee Shops in Folkestone, Kent

the little place next door

22 Cheriton Pl, Folkestone CT20 2AZ, UK

4.8 (180 reviews)

P: 07891 218148

Great Brunch Spot. Amazing food & lovely staff

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a great Sunday dinner loved the food and staff we very helpful 😊

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing place - a real hidden treasure! I dream of their full English breakfast and its ham. You can order a small portion of full English breakfast plus a single waffle for a decadent breakfast. The cappuccino comes with real chocolate dust. Attentive staff, pleasant environment, soft music. A feel of a friendly neighborhood cafe for a perfect lazy weekend brunch or a relaxed lunch during the week.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great breakfast location, food is quality, and good value. Paid £12 for a large breakfast and a flat white. Lovely service, staff are chatty and welcoming. Was fairly quiet on a Friday morning, and a few regulars popped in. Ingredients are good and cooked well.

Anonymous - 4 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great place for breakfast. The staff is very friendly and helpful, and the place looks gorgeous! Their food is very tasty and cooked with fresh ingredients when ordered - true enough, it adds some more waiting time before you can eat, but trust me, you won't regret it! Freshness and quality justify it with no doubt.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • 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:
  • Sainsbury's - 74m away
  • The Firkin Alehouse - 13m away
  • Anna's - 17m away
  • Annapurna Nepalese Restaurant - 21m away
  • KFC Folkestone - Sandgate Road - 106m away
Mocka

26 The Old High St, Folkestone CT20 1RL, UK

4.8 (105 reviews)

P: 01303 905003

lovely little place on the old high st in folkestone,, i absolutely adored the vibes and atmosphere of it, super friendly staff and super amazing drinks and food! will definitely be coming again! my partner got the “waffle me” waffles and i got the “oh lord” pancakes, was absolutely delicious, will have to come back and try the lunch and evening menu soon!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We visited here after looking around town for somewhere to have dessert. We really lucked out. The place is newly decorated and is really cute. The passion fruit and mango chiller was delicious and our desserts not only looked good but were delicious! The service was perfect and we really loved the music which set a nice chilled vibe. Will definitely visit again when in the area.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

My husband and I visited Folkestone for a mini break and came to Mocka for breakfast. We'd seen good reviews and thought we'd give it a try. Spectacular! The breakfasts were beautifully presented and of high quality. We'd recommend this place highly. Wishing the owners a lot of success in your venture.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice looking restaurant. The savoury part of the waffle 🧇 is a bit bland, but I like the combo of savoury and sweet in one plate. The burger is good. One of the friends ordered the sandwich which seems to be the best. :)

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Sunday brunch at the very dog friend, very vegan friendly, Mocka ... right up our very own beautiful street. Sundays are for fab food, and Mocka does not disappoint. Doggy sausages for our beautiful dog Vegan waffles with sausages, spinach, avocado, baked beans, maple syrup and fruit Vegan Delight with sausages, tofu scramble, mushrooms, tomatoes, baked beans, and toast Yet another lush, family run, eatery to add to Folkestone's array of independently owned businesses. If you haven't already been, please give it a go 🐾

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Steep Street Coffee House - 13m away
  • Quarterhouse - 83m away
  • After Art Ltd - 14m away
  • Lidl - 243m away
  • El Cortador Tapas Bar - 13m away
Steep Street Coffee House

18, 24 The Old High St, Folkestone CT20 1RL, UK

4.8 (1,082 reviews)
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P: 01303 247819

A little piece of London in Folkestone! Cool and cute cafe with a lovely decor and atmosphere. I highly recommend the cappuccino (one with coconut milk is divine) and a slice of one of their lovely cakes. What’s also great is when you get a slice of cake it’s a proper slice - not a slither! The coffee is some of the best I’ve had in the area.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I wish I had this cafe near where I live. I would go there every morning, if not every week to get their amazing breakfast 🥹 We were visiting Folkestone and on the very last day in the morning before we left the town, we decided to have breakfast there. I’m simply glad I did - it’s on the iconic old street and the view from the cafe is what I find so cinematic - I felt as if I was in a scene from a film or something. The place is busy but in the morning it wasn’t too hard to find the seats. We ordered granola, porridge, croissant and toasted banana bread with a pot of tea. It was massive that I felt full - and every meal was nicely prepared and I felt healthy eating them. My favourite was the toasted banana bread - the best banana bread I’ve ever had. I can’t forget to mention that all of the staff were very welcoming and lovely. They made my morning great. Thank you so much for providing great service!

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Folkestone has evolved over the years and Steep Street occupies that spot as the “go to” place for coffee, cake and chilled vibes. Perfectly made proper coffee, the cakes are delicious (and I don’t even have a sweet tooth) and it’s created a family friendly, local vibe that’s always busy. Highly recommended.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A relaxing coffee place with lots of books to choose from and great for conversations. I tried the biscoff hot chocolate and it was one of the best I have tried! Highly recommend for anyone who loves hot chocolate. We also tried the chocolate cake. It was a bit too sweet for me. The service was great and the staff were friendly. Absolutely love this place.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic café with a cozy atmosphere. There's bookshelves all around, the coffee is just great (both mocha and salted caramel, my favourite), and then staff always friendly.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Quarterhouse - 91m away
  • After Art Ltd - 23m away
  • Lidl - 236m away
  • El Cortador Tapas Bar - 26m away
  • The Guildhall - 50m away
Captain Webb Coffee Co.

310-312 Cheriton Rd, Folkestone CT19 4DP, UK

4.9 (50 reviews)

P: Not available

Great coffee, the food is amazing and well priced! Would massively recommend 😀

Anonymous - 5 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Nom nom nom. Tried my first salted hot chocolate here and it was superb. Highly recommended chillout zone with fab carrot cake too. What's not to like? Also a lovely personal service to match the amazing range of hot chocs to our little group's likes! Fab.

Anonymous - 6 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really great coffee, friendly staff and yummy cake - especially loved the availability of oat milk.

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Was looking for a nice place for a quick coffee break, there are a couple of places around but this was the one that caught my eye. Was a good choice, it was a nice coffee break.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent coffee, staff and vibe

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • 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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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Kwik Fit - Folkestone - 41m away
  • Shell - 86m away
  • KFC Folkestone - Cheriton Road - 92m away
  • Cheriton Motor Cycles - 21m away
  • Pen Kraft Hobby Store - 33m away
Cafe Tulip

3 Shellons St, Folkestone CT20 1BW, UK

4.9 (28 reviews)

P: 07341 177683

Had a burger from here and it was unbelievable. Don't go to McDonalds, go to this place instead.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great value for money in this proper cafe. We had the vegetarian breakfast and really enjoyed it.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic gem of a café. Food is good and staff are very accommodating and friendly. Great value for money too. Definitely worth a visit

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Very nice store, oriental and always fresh and really tasty food. can’t complain

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This cafe has all the 'true' quiltlies of a traditional cafe. I personally love the experience when visiting, it's simply comfortable. I go alone on luch breaks when working near by. Discovered this only a few weeks back. I Think it's family run, and the guy who serves just seems really nice. Will always support such establishments. food is great, the price is great, and coffee is better than most coffee shops. £7.50-£8 for a solid breakfast w/coffee can't be beaten. I do many reviews on google and will always make a point of showcasing exceptional establishments with detailed reviews. Well done, guys. I hope you are here for many, many years to come.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Lidl - 78m away
  • Alford Bros - 65m away
  • Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Folkestone - 50m away
  • Asda Folkestone Supercentre - 110m away
  • Bouverie Place Shopping Centre - 119m away
The Boat House

Granville Parade, Sandgate, Folkestone CT20 3AL, UK

4.8 (174 reviews)

P: Not available

Lovely little place on Sandgate sea front. Lots of food options that do sound good. Plenty of drinks too hot & cold. Ice creams and lollies. Tables and chairs out for customers, nice touches with free returnable sunglasses and use of free binoculars, which are great ideas. Staff are nice and polite.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

On a sunny day in October you can’t beat sitting on the edge of the fantastic Sandgate beach, drinking coffee and eating a delicious bacon and Brie roll. The service was from a hatch, but happy and helpful. The food was delivered with a shout to identify you! A simple but wonderful visit!

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Walked along front from Folkestone and spotted Boat House offering bacon and Brie roll … but also noticed crispy fish finger roll😱 being indecisive we ordered one of each and shared… definitely worth it! It’s not what people expect as ‘fast food’ but it’s hot fresh and tasty … and served with a smile! The weather was great so sitting outside on front was also part of a great experience! Thank you!!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The small kiosk style coffee shop is always a lovely place to stop for a coffee. There are a few tables and chairs facing the beach. Friendly staff and food is cooked fresh to order. We can recommend the bacon rolls! A windy day today but still great views. Gets busy on sunny days. Dog friendly

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

It's a lovely sunny day so we stopped for a coffee and ended up eating the fish finger roll and the warm mackerel roll, gotta say both were phenomenal, just sitting here looking out to the channel with the sun on our faces, just a beautiful setting complimented by the food and drinks, if you haven't been then WHY NOT

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Folkestone Rowing Club - 71m away
  • The Famous Ship Inn - 43m away
  • The Village Shop - 65m away
  • The Providence Inne - 78m away
  • Orchard Lane Coffee House - 75m away
Let's Amore Sicilian Bakery and More...

The Signal Box, Harbour Arm, Folkestone CT20 1QH, UK

5.0 (45 reviews)

P: 07961 964503

Great stop for coffee during a coastal dog walk, located inside the old signal box at the entrance to the harbour arm. The owner is Sicilian and the food and drink reflect his homeland superbly, coupled with the local heritage and views across the fishing boats and white cliffs coastline. Superb!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely little cafe. They still keep the control indicator light there as decor which is a nice touch. The coffee is good. And the pizza fritta is really tasty, and it is served piping hot. Also has a good view over the harbour.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Best coffee in Folkestone, beautiful landscape. Didn't try cruassants but they look amazing. The owner is very nice. One of my favourite spots in Folkestone. Always happy to come back. Dog friendly!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Quaint coffee/snack outlet in the former signal box, complete with signal levers, etc. Lovely coffee and Sicilian snack. Sat outside as weather was warm and sunny. Owner (?) even took the time to explain how the special Sicilian snacks were prepared. Will go again!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Found this gem by accident. The owner is an Italian chef. He is very serious about foods. He told us his pistachio croissants are sourced from a local bakery from Sicily, Italy. The croissants are exceptional. They are flaky and crunchy from the outside. The pistachio filling tastes natural and the sweetness is just right. It adds an excellent touch to croissants. We never knows croissants can taste that good with pistachios. We also tried sfogliatella, a kind of cream pastry. The cream filling adds a touch of clove, which opens our eyes on the use of such strong herb in desserts. The coffee beans are sourced from a local roastery from Eastbourne. The owner believes that small local producers/farmers know how to make/grow their specialty, as compared to commercial producers who only care about cost. We share this belief too because during our UK travel, our two best restaurants are both small restaurants in remote parts of Scotland who sourced their ingredients locally. One is on the remote part of Island of Skype. The other is on the highest town in the highlands.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Lunch
  • Takeout
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Folkestone Harbour - 14m away
  • Folkestone Grand Burstin Hotel - 114m away
  • Folkestone Harbour Train Station - 3m away
  • Folkestone Harbour Arm - 352m away
  • Harbour Fish Bar - 206m away
Marleys

Creative Quarter, 2-4 South Street, Folkestone CT20 1RW, UK

4.8 (720 reviews)
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P: Not available

Lovely meal, great service. The sharing platter for starters was really nice. For mains, I would highly recommend the pork belly or the steak. Went for an anniversary meal and every staff member to came to the table wished us a happy anniversary and had a little personal note on the table it was a nice touch 😊

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Marley's is amazing. I have been here a couple of times with friends and family and I have never been disappointed. Both times I have been here have been for breakfast. The first time I had their version of a fry up and the second time I had pancakes. The fry up was amazing. Really nice sausages and eggs and it was all locally sourced. The pancakes were peanut butter and strawberry. The peanut butter was made at Marleys and I did ask if I could buy some. The price is fair as well and very good value as they make some of the food and buy locally. If you are coming for the pancakes it's worth knowing that they change the topping week to week so look at their Instagram.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Popped in here for a lite lunch before hitting the harbour. We were seated quickly without booking, which was great for a Sat. The food was good, but large portions, so be aware.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We were lucky to get a table for early dinner and were not disappointed. The smashed burger was delicious and the service was fantastic and friendly. Food was hot and we hardly waited ten minutes. Great that it’s not overpriced and they don’t automatically add service charge to your bill. We shall definitely return soon. give the overpriced harbour arm a miss and visit this gem

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

🤩 Took a trip from Margate especially to revisit Marleys. Their service is fantastic and food is just delicious ! Excellent prices for the quality of the food you are getting. So much cheaper than Margate cafes 💰 🐶🛑 NOTE: the cafe js NOT dog friendly if you want to eat a meal (u can have a coffee at the front) so you have to leave your furry friend at home!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Folkestone Grand Burstin Hotel - 197m away
  • Folkestone Harbour - 265m away
  • Quarterhouse - 160m away
  • Nik&Trick Services Photographiques - 62m away
  • Lidl - 369m away
Androus Cafe

51 Tontine St, Folkestone CT20 1JR, UK

4.9 (43 reviews)

P: 07909 981053

It was our first time here, the food was tasty and the service was outstanding. The only thing stopping me from giving a full 5 stars is the dirty table and glass.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Clean cafe. Food cooked to perfection. Very enjoyable breakfast

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I started going here not long ago, and I can actually say it's perfect here!! Proper decent breakie, that isn't greasy. Staff are lovely, especially sahavanna. Love her. Very quick food arrival, too. If you're on a budget as well, great prices too I would absolutely recommend this cafe for your traditional English breakfast!!

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This was our first visit to this Cafe and we were pleased with the service and food. The menu is varied and we were spoilt for choice. The prices are reasonable and we enjoyed our meal. The place was very clean and the atmosphere was relaxing and we did not have to wait long for our food. There are toilets available. We certainly will visit again soon.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Quarterhouse - 26m away
  • Curry Garden - 18m away
  • Folkestone 51 - skatepark, climbing wall & boxing gym - 84m away
  • Lidl - 222m away
  • The Samuel Peto - JD Wetherspoon - 134m away
HatHats Coffee Folkestone Leas Coastal Park

Kiosk, Lower Leas, Coastal Park, Lower Sandgate Rd, Folkestone CT20 2JP, UK

4.8 (11 reviews)

P: 01303 590017

To be honest I didn’t expect to get such a quality flat white in a small tourist-crowded place like this! Highly recommend it for coffee lovers!

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really great coffee, just what was needed! Thanks :)

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

New autumn coffee was amazing. And It's in great location.!

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A great coffee venue to stop at on a really nice walk. Highly recommend and more than anything, Liz was so friendly and helpful and great at her job! Will definitely return on my next visit.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Takeout
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Lower Leas Coastal Park - 168m away
  • Leas Cliff Hall - 171m away
  • The View Hotel Folkestone, a member of Radisson Individuals - 135m away
  • Zig Zag Path - 54m away
  • Tesco Express - 342m away

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