Best Cafes in Gillingham, Kent (2025)

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Top-Rated Cafes & Coffee Shops in Gillingham, Kent

Nutmegs Patisserie

67B High St, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 7HS, UK

4.7 (304 reviews)
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P: 01634 238637

Lovely food.friendly staff. The homemade Sweet chilli jam on the toasted sandwich was delicious. Definitely worth a visit. Another visit today for breakfast and was not disappointed

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I went here for afternoon tea with some friends and it was absolutely fantastic! I'd definitely recommend for a local afternoon tea, I had the vegetarian option and my friends the standard and we all loved it! They change the options every so often - we had the summer menu afternoon tea.

Anonymous - 9 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Went for their Mexican evening with a guest chef. Really good, can’t wait for their next event. Have also brunched here many times always good and quality food

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We frequently visit Nutmegs and decided to use them for a surprise 60th birthday party, and we’re able to book the whole cafe on a Sunday. We had twelve people, one vegetarian, and had an afternoon tea for the party. Trent and Meghan were easy to book with and a confirmation came through five days before the party. We had a few drop outs before the party (originally booked for 15), and this was easily accommodated. On the day, we were allowed access an hour early for decoration. When the birthday girl arrived, the team quickly sprung into action and we were served tea, coffee, the sandwiches and cakes as well as other soft drinks. As usual, the food was amazing, fresh, and homemade. We also asked for a Victoria sponge cake which was delicious. Our vegetarian friend received their own mini plates and a quiche instead of the incredible sausage rolls. They put on some soft music to complete the intimate atmosphere. We managed to eat what we could and took the rest home. All in all, an amazing experience at a very affordable price. I heartily recommend Nutmegs for breakfast, lunch, or a party.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

My daughter wanted Pancakes for breakfast so I said we could go out. We had a look online and found a couple of places nearby, but the picture of the pancakes at Nutmegs won her over. We easily booked a table online and when we arrive it was easy to locate our table with our name on. The staff were friendly and attentive and we were given a menu on a wooden clipboard which along with the atmosphere made the place feel luxury. We ordered pancakes and the halloumi and shrooms. The food was delicious and we stayed for ages chatting and taking our time to enjoy breakfast. It was a really nice way to start the day. We'll be back thank you

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Takeout
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tesco Superstore - 49m away
  • Costa Coffee - Rainham - 17m away
  • Pizza Hut Rainham - 11m away
  • Cricketers - 103m away
  • Rainham Healthy Living Centre - 174m away
Ginas Cafe

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

4.7 (451 reviews)
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P: 01634 575879

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 - 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.

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 4 / 5

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 - 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

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
Café Nucleus Rainham

The Langton Studios, 35a High St, Rainham, Gillingham ME8 7HS, UK

4.5 (182 reviews)

P: 01634 406971

Visited for the first time during the week for breakfast. Service was very quick and attentive. Our food was quick to arrive as we had only had pancakes and eggs but the food was excellent. Obviously freshly prepared and with care. Portion sizes are very good and prices are reasonable given the quality of food with our 2 breakfasts and drinks came to a total of £35. We will certainly be back again soon.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a lovely brunch and a wide selection of cocktails here. We were upstairs in a room set with two large tables. Luckily, no one needed the table after us so we continued drinking until they needed to dress the table for evening service. The food was lovely for all, and presented nicely. Drinks were well made and a decent pour. The decor was nice and it all looked lovely. The only thing I'd say, which didn't affect us, was the toilets were accessed via one of the dining rooms and the tables were right outside the door. Try and avoid a table in this section.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Typically much like the other Nucleus venues all to a good standard. One small criticism, the main dining area with mostly ‘tables for two’ as you come into the venue tends to attract a gathering of guests on arrival, when your sitting at your table the constant stream of guest arrivals takes away the otherwise relaxed atmosphere as they brush past you to get to their tables while removing coats, bags etc. I didn’t go upstairs but get the impression this area is mainly laid out to larger group tables. Maybe group dining could be downstairs with more intimate dining upstairs? There is another small quiet area on route to the toilets which were clean & to a good standard. I’d visit again.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

I had a lovely brunch here with an old friend. Service friendly and attentive and the food was beautifully presented and tasty. A little steep on the prizing for some items though. The atmosphere is dark and moody in the Wine Vault area (where we sat) and the decor feels very high end. I certainly think about returning for a meal at another date. Would have liked to have seen more art for the local area in the dinning space as that is what Nucleus Arts charity is so well known for.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A nicely decorated clearly very popular cafe/restaurant. The service was impeccable, polite and prompt and the food was really good. We ate a hearty breakfast and enjoyed some really tasty smoothies. The ingredients were fantastic and great care was taken to make sure we were happy.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Cocktails
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tesco Superstore - 110m away
  • Costa Coffee - Rainham - 119m away
  • Premier Inn Rainham (Kent) hotel - 171m away
  • Manor Farm Beefeater - 167m away
  • Regal Estates Letting Agents Rainham - 14m away
Sturdee Cafe

44 Sturdee Ave, Gillingham ME7 2JP, UK

4.6 (65 reviews)

P: 07961 740146

Best English breakfast , from professional and kind people...Try it once and you will definitely come back

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Ordered online, food took about 40 mins including delivery and was absolutely wonderful. Piping hot, cooked to perfection, so delicious! Best breakfast I have in a long time. Highly recommended!!

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 4 / 5

A friendly place with tasty food and fast service. The food was very nice, my only possible criticism would be with regards to the sausages. As I often say the sausages in most cafes are the plain bland ones and I would much prefer some better quality in the sausage department.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Friendly local cafe with a wide choice of food and drinks. Fried breakfasts, rolls, sandwiches and baguettes. All the traditional foods you find in a cafe. Particularly nice coffee. They offer dine in,takeaway, delivery via Just Eat and Uber eats

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Really nice time and chips with my daughter x

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sturdee Avenue Pharmacy - 31m away
  • Tesco Express - 43m away
  • The Cricketers - 97m away
  • Sturdee Avenue Social & Bowling Club - 126m away
  • Gillingham Football Club - 437m away
Twydall Cafe

16 Twydall Grn, Gillingham ME8 6JY, UK

4.5 (201 reviews)
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P: 07938 833804

Best cafe I've found. Good sized portions, foods always fresh and hot and the staff are lovely

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This cafe is easily a 5 as the food is hot, freshly prepared and well presented. I took a star off for the following, but this is only my personal choices and doesn't mean there is anything wrong. I would have liked a better quality sausage, even if it meant only getting one instead of two. The bacon was perfect, well cooked and nice thick slice with not loads of fat like some cafes. My coffee was lovely but again too milky for me, some like it milky, I will get milk seperate next time. Cafe was quite busy and I expected a wait but it came really quick and the staff were lovely. I recommend this cafe and I will come back. You might struggle to park a camper but the carpark is free.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic breakfast, fantastic service this café is a hidden gem. The fried bread was perfect as was the fried eggs. Will return.......

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
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Medway Tackle Supplies - 44m away
  • Co-op Food - Rainham - Twydall Green - 70m away
  • Costa Coffee - Twydall - 69m away
  • Twydall Library and Community Hub - 27m away
  • Twydall Tandoori Indian Restaurant - 101m away
Riverside Country Park Cafe

333 Lower Rainham Rd, Gillingham ME7 2XH, UK

4.3 (722 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 01634 378027

Riverside Country Park in Rainham, Kent, is a fantastic destination for nature lovers and families alike. Spanning 100 hectares, it offers a diverse range of habitats, including mudflats, salt marshes, ponds, and reed beds. These areas are a haven for wildlife, especially for bird enthusiasts, as the Medway Estuary is internationally recognized for its importance to wintering birds. The park is also a Green Flag Award winner, showcasing its commitment to high-quality maintenance and community involvement. During our visit, one highlight was the well-equipped children’s play area. My seven-month-old son had his first go on the swings and absolutely loved it! The play area is thoughtfully designed with toddler swings, climbing units, a slide, and other fun equipment suitable for various age groups. The picnic areas nearby make it easy to relax while keeping an eye on the little ones. For those who enjoy active pursuits, the park has scenic walking and cycling trails, including a section of the Sustrans cycle path. There’s also a café on-site for refreshments and well-maintained facilities like toilets and parking. However, do note that parking charges now apply. Whether you’re there for the stunning estuary views, wildlife spotting, or family fun, Riverside Country Park is a gem in the Medway area. It’s perfect for creating cherished family memories, just like we did.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great walking area with awesome views of the Medway. Good facilities and kids playground. Dog friendly and free parking. Treat your dog to a dog friendly ice cream during the high temperatures at the cafe. Free Parking, no excuse not to pay a visit.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 4 / 5

We took our greyhound for a walk out to Horrid Hill the other day. It was a bit damp, but he likes being out!! I had a lovely hot chocolate with a load of whipped cream on top and chocolate sprinkles. There are his and her toilets and baby changing and disabled as well!! Loads of parking. Please note that you now have to pay to park.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Riverside Country Park - 399m away
  • Mariners Farm - 360m away
  • Riverside Country Park Sharps Green Parking - 285m away
Medway Cafe

181 High St, Gillingham ME7 1AQ, UK

4.2 (367 reviews)
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P: 01634 450589

My lady friend 🧡 loves her a Medway Cafe cooking up all her music with so many great foods 😋 giving us the energy to do the music & sports The lady at the pub across the road gave me some bags 🎒 of cabbage years ago 😳 what would go good in a vegetable bowl 🥣 Well done to all the Medway Cafe staff for a great service

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This cafe has gone above and beyond to make my dad's day. He's been in hospital 6wks and has been going on about a cooked breakfast. Just Eats didn't deliver from here to the hospital today. I didn't want to disappoint my dad, spoke to the cafe and they have gone above and beyond 💝💝💝.... they are going to deliver the breakfast themselves. My dad is absolutely amazed... And I can't thank the cafe enough.... absolutely brilliant. THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart ❤️.... you've made my dad smile 😊

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Always eat here, best cafe on Gillingham High Street. Always clean, friendly staff, food is always freshly cooked & no long waits.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Ok, so this was our first visit to the cafe, and before I go on , I was impressed. As soon as we walked in the two staff members where attentive and super friendly, made us feel really comfortable and welcome, We ordered two set breakfast and two cold drinks , both breakfast came with a hot drink and either toast or bread and butter , when the breakfast’s turn up they where piping hot and delicious, I would say for a fried breakfast they looked clean and not greasy, Amazing. And the price was super reasonable, one of the best value breakfasts we have had We will definitely be returning for both the service and the food . Well done 👍

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A really good old school café with food and atmosphere to match. If you were ever a kid who'd go out with your mum and dad or even grandparents to a market on a weekend then it wouldn't surprise me if you went somewhere like this. It's not fancy or snooty, it's relaxed, home-y and just old school. If you don't know what that means then I honestly think you may have missed out on some great memories growing up. For those looking for more specific information, the foods great, the options are plenty including Vegetarian and the price is affordable.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Iceland Supermarket Gillingham - 86m away
  • Lahore Karahi House - 13m away
  • ALDI - 156m away
  • Greggs - 101m away
  • Nisa Extra - 60m away
Gillingham Cafe pie & Mash

70-72 High St, Gillingham ME7 1AY, UK

4.4 (197 reviews)
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P: 01634 581645

Very nice! I Haven't visited this cafe since a new owner took over and revamped the place and was not disappointed...I ordered a takeaway for collection, a jacket potato with loads of butter and prawns and they delivered, normally I ask for plenty of butter but get little. Lots of prawns and salad was lovely. Also ordered scrambled eggs, chips, burger and beans which also was well packaged, chips could have been done slightly more if picking but overall also very nice, I have now been into this cafe and had a full breakfast which was great..totally hit the spot and I've had their Sunday roast which is a great price of £6.50! very good if your on a budget guys....they have made over the garden area and wow! What a difference they have made...a lovley walled area with covered decking perfect for a quiet lunch or breakfast, definitely a regular spot now 👍🏼🙂

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely little cafe with outside seating area. Nice and clean and friendly staff. Great portion sizes at a good price! Very much enjoyed my food 😊

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Best cafe and lovely staff. Been coming here since college (2017). I love it here, the staff are so friendly and the food is great and the garden area is a beautiful environment!

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I was in Kent for a week (trapped mostly inside working) and needed a quick and filling lunch. Although they didn’t have any vegan options, I didn’t want to order a Subway again so I decided to choose all of the vegan options and make a meal out of it. I had hash browns, beans, fried toast and an abundance of chips. I told them I was vegan and they made sure everything was cooked in oil for me. I hadn’t eaten something like this in a while and it was a tasty treat—topped off with the fantastic delivery service.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Saturday 16th December 2023 This cafe we visited a lovely 1 room well set out cafe There were plenty of breakfast options the atmosphere was friendly, and easygoing background music played. The owner knew what he was doing I had the mega breakfast, including coffee,cost 8 pounds 50 I would use this cafe again when in Gillingham

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tai Won Mein Noodle House - 32m away
  • Burger King - 24m away
  • Baba Food & Wine - 31m away
  • St Marks C of E Church - 56m away
  • Poundland - 193m away
Gillingham Cafe

162 High St, Gillingham ME7 1AJ, UK

4.2 (121 reviews)
 Price Level:

P: 01634 582299

Good food, well cooked - I had poached eggs on toast and the chef came over and apologised because they were slightly overcooked - so he did me 3 more! I was full all day! The breakfasts looked tasty, and the prices very reasonable. Excellent lattes too!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The lady here gave great service & is deserving of a compliment 👏 The man done all the cooking 🍳 but the lady made it worth it The guy is a great 👍 cook & the lady in the pub next door 🚪 can get you big bits from Peckham The girls send me here to get my fuel ⛽️ for my music, sports & businesses 🙌

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely people, freshly cooked meals, tasty and place to eat reasonably.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Placed an order through uber eats for delivery, had issues with the delivery. Not the owners fault at all, solely down to the uber delivery driver. Contacted the cafe and they couldn't have been more helpful, contacting uber and requesting for it to be sorted. Ending up sorting the food between us (myself and the store) Excellent customer service, amazing food. Definitely going to be ordering again, maybe through a different delivery company this time!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • ALDI - 160m away
  • Lahore Karahi House - 2m away
  • Iceland Supermarket Gillingham - 89m away
  • Greggs - 103m away
  • Poundland - 139m away
Jamaica Blue

Hempstead, Gillingham ME7 3PD, UK

4.1 (443 reviews)

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My fiancée and I have dined in at this cafe a number of times and the food is great every time. What was particularly notable was the great attitude of the staff, never failing to answer questions and give recommendations. The friendliness of the staff and the general atmosphere of the cafe is what keeps us returning again and again.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The food is always lovely and fresh. Really varied cakes/bagels/ciabatta’s. They clearly put effort into their menus. Staff are super friendly and always smile/chat with my little girl. Been here numerous times now and it’s always a high standard.

Anonymous - 6 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Food is very yummy 😋... although the service is a bit slow, toast was warm and milkshake was cold, atmosphere is pretty nice... would come here again but unfortunately it will have to test my patience

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I had a great experience at Jamaica Blue! The coffee was absolutely amazing – rich, flavorful, and perfectly brewed. It’s easily one of the best cups I’ve had in a while. The service was also top-notch. Jarka was so nice and friendly, making the visit even more enjoyable. She was attentive and welcoming, adding a personal touch to the overall atmosphere. I highly recommend Jamaica Blue for anyone looking for excellent coffee and great service. Can’t wait to visit again!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Delivery
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sainsbury's - 97m away
  • Marks and Spencer - 44m away
  • TK Maxx - 24m away
  • Nando's Hempstead Valley - 82m away
  • JD Sports - 41m away

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