Best Cafes in Hildenborough, Kent (2025)

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Top-Rated Cafes & Coffee Shops in Hildenborough, Kent

Angel Café Hildenborough

St John's Church Centre, 194 Tonbridge Rd, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HR, UK

5.0 (7 reviews)

P: 07929 024410

I love what the team are doing with the Café in the Church centre. It's a lovely atmosphere and great to see the kids playing around.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great community cafe, friendly staff, excellent cakes & drinks, play area for the kids, free parking....what more could you want!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Perfect for parents of little ones. Easy parking, good coffee and cakes are amazing! They also have such a lovely play area including toy kitchen and soft play equipment which is ideal for my toddler! Would highly recommend.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Love the cafe - the food and cakes are delicious - relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff - highly recommended!!

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A wonderful friendly community cafe with delicious homemade cakes, bakes and hot drinks.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • 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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Parking Options:
  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • St John's Church, Hildenborough - 23m away
  • Sackville School - 136m away
  • St John's Church Hall - 58m away
  • One Stop - 74m away
  • Hyllden Heights Care Home - 425m away
Webster,s shack

Leigh Rd, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9EN, UK

5.0 (3 reviews)

P: Not available

Such lovely service cheerful fun chap serving wonderful food and a great price too got a free coffee for my first time here nice touch Definitely will be back and you can send him your order for collecting dose card or cash 💰 plenty of parking 🚘

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had the monster burger cannot be beaten great staff and great banter

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Top man, great food. Great service . Good prices

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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The Flying Dutchman - 26m away
  • Stocks Green Primary School - 214m away
  • Hyllden Heights Care Home - 435m away
  • The Dog Room - 483m away
  • Taylor Wimpey South East - 479m away
Jel's Cafe

74 High St, Tonbridge TN9 1EE, UK

4.8 (99 reviews)

P: 01732 360970

I came in for lunch with family I hadn't seen in a while as we'd heard good things about Jel's Cafe. A good number of options to choose from, I had a large English breakfast and a sanpellegrino lemon, whereas everyone else had jacket potatoes. I got hash browns and black pudding as extra as it didn't come as standard, but the meal still was reasonably priced. My aunt commented saying the jacket potato was the best one she's ever had outside of home cooking, so will be back to try that myself!

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We had a lovely and very tasty breakfast at Jels Cafe. The milkshake was amazing. The staff are all nice and friendly and happily provided a bowl of water for our puppy. We sat outside under the awning and enjoyed our food. Would recommend.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Such a lovely homely cafe. The breakfast was just what we wanted. A classic greasy spoon, with speedy service and a smile. Highly recommend if you’re in the area, great spot for a quick bite with family/friends/children etc.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Had a lovely breakfast - their chips are delicious. Small restaurant with a cozy atmosphere. Can also highly recommend their soft serve.

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:
  • Starbucks Coffee - 39m away
  • Sainsbury's - 249m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 127m away
  • Greggs - 60m away
  • The Humphrey Bean - JD Wetherspoon - 99m away
The LittleCabin

Riding farm, Riding Ln, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9LN, UK

5.0 (3 reviews)

P: Not available

Tiny little place in a horse stable. Amazing spot for cyclists to refuel.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Great food and drinks, really friendly place..

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I visited on a Saturday whilst my partner was horse riding. Lovely little cafe with very friendly owner. Had a ham and cheese toast or and a coffee. Would definitely visit again!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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The LittleCabin - Cafe in Hildenborough, Kent with 5.0 star rating
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Riding Farm Equestrian Centre - 14m away
  • Princess Christian's Farm - 130m away
Ridings Café

2 Riding Ln, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HX, UK

4.7 (121 reviews)

P: 01732 926331

Seems to be the only cafe in Hildenborough. I love the vibe of a local place in its lovely light olive green decor. Staff is helpful and at ease, and I felt relaxed enjoying my lunch. Food and drink are good overall, and prices lower than Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells, which is a plus and I come here quite often even I am not a local resident.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This coffee shop is a gem, offering fantastic iced coffee that's perfect for a hot day. Their lunch menu is delightful as well, making it an ideal spot for a quick bite or a leisurely coffee break. Highly recommended as a meeting point, whether you're catching up with friends or a grab and go coffee

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Friendly welcoming staff, nice hot drinks and tasty pastries. And the little ice cream machine is a great hit with kids

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

HIGHLY recommend checking out this cafe! The staff are all so wonderful and were very accommodating to our party of 7 on a busy morning. The food and coffee are so delicious - a lovely English Breakfast to kick start our UK trip. Plus the atmosphere is beautiful, both inside and out

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I've been wanting to visit here for some time, but hadn't got around to it, I'm glad I did and will not leave it long before revising, it is a lovely cafe. The space outside to take our little dog was excellent. Service was certainly with a smile, but the food hits the spot. Toasted falafel and humus wrap was lovely but the Super Strawberry milkshake a glorious indulgent treat. Not just a treat for us but we also noted a group of workmen tucking into some breakfast baps and the bacon and egg varieties did look delicious. It is great to have a place like this in Hildenborough, clearly popular and deserved so.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • 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
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sackville School - 211m away
  • Thompson's Pharmacy - 21m away
  • St John's Church, Hildenborough - 118m away
  • One Stop - 54m away
  • Hyllden Heights Care Home - 298m away
Tonbridge Old Fire Station

Castle St, Tonbridge TN9 1BH, UK

4.6 (351 reviews)
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P: 07712 789479

Great atmosphere in this former fire station which has been cleverly and carefully designed to suit all ages .Coffee for mums with young kids -a corner with toys and firemen hats .Evening events ,private hire available and a bar ! Enjoyed a nice coffee ,delicious toasted sandwich and an Aperol spritz .Great place for a catch up with friend .

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 4 / 5

A nice chill place for meet-ups and coffee. Unfortunately, there were no vegan or dairy-free options for savoury dishes (and for sweet-only a slice of fruit loaf which they said was milk-free), so I had a bag of crisps with my friends while they had nice toasties and cake for lunch. Would go again for coffee though.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We visited The Old Fire Station Café in Tonbridge on a Saturday morning and had a delightful experience. From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed, and our dog was made to feel just as at home as we were, with free dog treats on offer! The coffee was excellent, and the breakfast was equally impressive – fresh, tasty, and beautifully presented. The staff were friendly and attentive, creating a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. If you’re looking for a dog-friendly spot with great food and coffee, this café is a gem. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend it to others!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Love this place! It's somewhere I'm happy to go into on my own. Tasty bacon rolls, toasted sandwiches, cakes (the best brownies) Lovely hot chocolate on a chilly day. It's welcoming. They also cater for functions. We had my daughters 50th birthday party here, we all had a good time, including the owners/staff. Thoroughly recommend!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
Accessibility Features:
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Parking Options:
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tonbridge Castle - 84m away
  • Warners Solicitors - 18m away
  • Havet Restaurant Tonbridge - 58m away
  • Cycle-Ops - 20m away
  • Waitrose & Partners - 317m away
Cafe in the Park

Tonbridge Bypass, Tonbridge TN11 9BE, UK

4.6 (235 reviews)
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P: Not available

Food always freshly made, really worth waiting for. Service is good, really friendly staff.

Anonymous - in the last week

Rating: 5 / 5

Excellent breakfast rolls and baguettes. Didn't wait long at all, max 5 mins.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Been there a couple of times in recent months (over from Crowborough). I can't resist the breakfast baguette 🥖😁 Good stuff 👌

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • 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:
  • Paid Parking Lot
  • Paid Street Parking
Nearby Landmarks:
  • Haysden Country Park - 460m away
  • Haysden Car Park - 28m away
The Plough and Barn at Leigh

Leigh Rd, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9AJ, UK

4.7 (613 reviews)
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P: 01732 832149

Delightful old pub in Leigh. Very welcoming host followed by a superb lunch. We drove there from Tonbridge, but it would make a great stop after a nice walk. Thoroughly recommend a visit here.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Nice relaxed country pub tucked away down a country road with decent ale on tap and reasonable food options ( lovely roast beef open sandwich and good soup!) - stopped here for refreshments and light lunch on a walk. Nice garden out the back with a small play area. Closed on Saturdays for weddings

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

My husband and I got married at The Plough in April and could not have wished for a better experience. We loved the pub and barn from our first visit - it was perfect for us. The experience just kept getting better - the planners are incredibly organised, the staff on the day were so friendly, and THE FOOD. So many of our guests commented afterwards on how good the food is! The venue is beautiful, regardless of whether you get sun, rain or snow and they set everything up exactly as asked. I cannot recommend them enough and THANK YOU to the whole team for ensuring our special day was one we'll remember forever. We'll be back for our anniversay!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Did a mini pub crawl missus was driving so all OK tried The little brown jug first, as an observer looked like good food coming out but very pricey £23 for cod n chips I don't think so, went to The Greyhound next even more expensive and the food didn't look great tbh. On to the Plough excellent reception from the guy behind the bar really welcoming and friendly, good knowledge of the available ales and happy to give a small sample ( helped as I found a really nice ale). Menu reasonably priced we weren't really hungry so just had the open roast beef and horseradish sandwich with chips, both excellent, can't speak for the rest of the menu but we will be back soon to try a more substantial meal. The guy from behind the bar (used to work polehill nursery) and the other member of staff were super friendly and a credit to this pub, of the three pubs all within 5 mins of each other this is the one. A***

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Della, Becky and the whole team at the Plough delivered an unforgettable wedding day for us in September. From our first meeting they made a very stressful experience seem like nothing was an issue or too much trouble putting us at ease throughout. The venue itself looked beautiful, rustic and elegant which is exactly what we had in mind. The food was exceptional and we had lots of choice for the day. The day itself ran like clockwork, even with them having to deal with a slight delay. Any extras we wanted I.e specific wines or a gazebo putting up was never too much trouble for them and they were very accommodating to all our wishes. Thank you!

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  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Restroom
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Pumpkin Cafe Tonbridge

8 Barden Rd, Tonbridge TN9 1TX, UK

4.7 (226 reviews)

P: 01732 364861

Customer service really does make any experience better. Aparna & Rahman were friendly and interactive.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Always reliable to grab a quick coffee and croissant on way to work and sometimes even when coming back from work. Wahed especially is very sharp and quick to attend to the orders . He is always smiling which just brightens up the day :)

Anonymous - 3 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A lady called Lovely serves me my coffee every morning. She not only makes great coffee, she greets me with a warm smile too!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

consider aspects such as ambiance and atmosphere, coffee quality, customer service, and the variety and quality of food served. Thank you to the kind and dedicated employee Mrs. Lovely. She is really supportive

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sainsbury's - 343m away
  • Lidl - 114m away
  • Railway station Tonbridge - 35m away
  • The Station House Tonbridge - 86m away
  • Tonbridge Library - 139m away
65mm Coffee

Gilbert House, River Walk, Tonbridge TN9 1DT, UK

4.7 (298 reviews)
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P: 07878 897871

Hands down the best coffee in Tonbridge, I nearly always pop in when in the area. The staff are consistently great and always very friendly, the service is efficient even when there are many orders flying in. Dogs are very welcome too.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing coffee next to the river offers a picturesque setting to enjoy your morning cup of joe. The coffee is rich and flavorful, with just the perfect balance & super smooth. The ambiance of the river adds to the relaxing experience of sipping on a delicious cup of coffee.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Only had coffee here today, beautiful setting beside the river. Pleasant and friendly staff and good coffee.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A great spot to enjoy the atmosphere in Tonbridge with a view of the castle and river just off the high street. I brought my family from Germany who had reservations about British food and the food they had changed their opinion completely. The service was wonderful and we felt very welcome. The coffee was great and the staff knowledgeable and helpful, so we all got exactly the drink we needed.

Anonymous - 3 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This is probably the best place to go for coffee in Tonbridge, I'm not been anywhere else in Tonbridge so I can't say anyone is better. What I would say is that this place is hard to beat in Tonbridge for speciality coffee. It serves I believe it's own bespoke blend by cast iron coffee, based in Sussex. The view out the front window of the castle is pretty good too. I have also been to its previous premises in Tonbridge which was the old fire station, both places serve excellent coffee. 'nuff said!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tonbridge Castle - 128m away
  • KFC Tonbridge - High Street - 18m away
  • The Humphrey Bean - JD Wetherspoon - 32m away
  • Sainsbury's - 354m away
  • Oriental Buffet Club - 16m away

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