Best Cafes in Loose, Kent (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

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!!

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

Fantastic place to stop for coffee and a snack if out walking or mountain bike riding like I was today. Had a flat white - was excellent as was the sausage roll. This will now be my preferred mid ride stop for this route. Blankets available with outside seating so you can enjoy a coffee even on those chillier days. Stopped by again a few days after this review mid ride. Coffee and steak pasty excellent. Really pleasant place to rest for a while by the river. PS be sure to look out for the bold as brass Robin who likes to snack on cake crumbs etc! June 2022 update - seats and chairs upgraded - this place continues to impress!

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely little cafe, quite small inside looks like it has double the seating in the summer opening up to outside too. Had a really good breakfast sandwich, soft bread plenty of filling, will be heading back when I'm nearby again.

Rating: 5 / 5

This place was a little hard to find at first, but I am glad I did. It is a lovely cafe with very polite and caring staff. A few good plant based and vegetarian options available with generous portion sizes. Although the food did not have any creative twists or flavours, you could tell it was made with care - it was quite simple and familiar instead. There is a pleasant view onto the fields and possibility to bring a not-too-big well-behaved dog. I will be coming back.

Rating: 5 / 5

Decided to try a regular ‘The Woodstock’ full english breakfast and a Cappuccino at the Woodstock Coffee Shop near Maidstone and really enjoyed my visit; the Sausage, Hash Brown, bacon and toast were all absolutely great and the lady who welcomed me was very friendly. It was a wet day when I visited but it looks as though the bifold doors can be opened when it is sunny or sit at one of the patio tables. Lots of parking too which was a bonus. Recommended!

Rating: 5 / 5

Had heard good things about this cafe so stopped off for breakfast after an early morning appointment at Maidstone Hospital. From the moment we walked in we were struck by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Good choice of food and service was quick and efficient. Breakfast was very good and well presented. Coffee was great too. All good value for money. Will definitely be popping back here.

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

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

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

It’s great. I have an issue with our rural lunch spots limiting themselves to panini’s, jacket potatoes and maybe a sausage roll so eating here is a breath of fresh air. The menu consists of (but not limited to); a kind of Vegan bliss bowl, venison cottage pie, awesomely large quiche (which most diners seemed to reach for that particular day) and the obligatory over priced burger, which was very good. So I took the burger which came with chunky chips seasoned to perfection and a very good homemade coleslaw. Yes at £13 quid it’s on the expensive side, you could eat a five guys, or even the Ivy for a similar price but it’s not a bad burger and the patty was great so I got over it. Other dishes were very reasonably priced in my opinion, I tried the venison which was cooked very well, as was the large quiche which was peppered in veg as well to really a meal out of it. Last item our group ate was the risotto balls (arancini) which really was top drawer with its xo sauce. I can’t stress how good the risotto balls are. If I really had to criticise the menu one vegan option in today’s world is not really fair but that’s digging deep to criticise. So yeah, eat here. I’ll be very surprised if you walk out disappointed. It’s very nicely decorated, Staff are friendly, the head chef made a point of sticking her head out as we left to say thanks. All these things make for a very pleasant experience.

Rating: 5 / 5

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!

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

I was really impressed with our visit to the The Bow Window Cafe in Lenham. We popped in on a midweek lunch time, it was really busy and deservedly so. All the staff are really helpful and friendly, they try hard to accommodate everyone and their individual needs. The website says they are dog friendly and it's true, my dog even got a little treat. I thought the price was good value for the quantity of food that you got. The hot chocolate tasted really nice and chocolatey, they also made it with an alternative milk for me. My toasted sandwich was so delicious and filling, the brie was nice and gooey. I have to mention the toilets which were super clean despite the amount of people using them. I think I'd try and book when I go again, just to guarantee that I can eat there. It's situated right near Lenham Square car park but watch the 2 hour limit for parking.

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

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

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

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.

Rating: 5 / 5

Tried this place for the very first time and it won’t be the last. Food was lovely. Not greasy. We were first in on a Sunday morning and although it was chilly in there they soon warmed it up. I had the veggy breakfast as you cannot swap items and I don’t like bacon. Every set breakfast had bacon. That is my only complaint. Not bad eh? There were five of us and everyone’s food was hot, delicious and plentiful. Will definitely be back.

Rating: 5 / 5

Always a pleasant experience! I've never known a cafe with such a varied menu. From toasted sandwiches to a full roast dinner and all at fair prices, and you are always treated like one of the family!

Rating: 5 / 5

Food was tasty at a good price. Good atmosphere for 11:30. Quiet yet very comfortable and friendly service. I had Set menu 4 - the vegetarian, and I was full. Good value for money. I will definitely be returning.

Rating: 5 / 5

Great atmosphere as made welcome by the staff and when they celebrated a member of staffs birthday, they brought us some cake as part of the celebrations for free. Warm, genuine friendly people with a good breakfast discount card scheme.

Rating: 5 / 5

I try to visit this coffee shop as many times is possible. The staff is fantastic, very friendly, flexible and helpful. The coffee is simply perfect, and the cakes are great as well. Highly recommended

Rating: 4 / 5

Employees were very nice and welcoming. I ordered an almond milk latte and toast which was good (it’s kinda hard to f up toast). The latte tastes a lot like the one from Costa, not very strong

Rating: 4 / 5

Nice small coffee shop in Bearsted. Went with a friend the ladies working on there were polite and nice. They accept card or cash. Coffee was ok the brownie was nice… Service was good.

Rating: 5 / 5

It is very seldom now when everything is perfect at a given cafe. But this place was the one for me. Lovely meeting smile. Welcome and nice atmosphere. Food was absolutely delicious, you can taste the quality. Also got a takeaway coffee in cute pink cup, you can pick alternative milk for free. Attention to details. As a bonus located in nice area. Thank you for our experience

Rating: 5 / 5

When looking for a place to host my sisters baby shower, fed on the green stood out as a perfect little spot. Communications were really good and they accommodated us as a group of 15 after closing hours. They put on an incredible afternoon tea spread, and the service for drinks was great. I am so grateful to them, this is a perfect little gem for intimate occasions- Thankyou so much!

Rating: 5 / 5

Although we have lived only walking distance from this wonderful establishment, this was the first time we visited... And we weren't disappointed. Mrs and I, and our dog (yes, dogs are allowed but best to let them know in advance) on a Friday evening for "Steak night". The place was busy, but nice busy. Very cosy and warm. The service was excellent, with the landlady being very attentive. The food was lovely and the steak was delicious. However, my favourite was the Scotch Egg started. Proper home made, yolk was beautifully soft. I could have eaten ten! Would definitely visit and recommend this place. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a lovely lunch with my parents and brother. Lovely cosy old pub and the 2 girls who served us were great

Rating: 5 / 5

Great lunch after a lovely walk around the village.

Rating: 4 / 5

Came here for lunch on a Saturday. Set in a lovely location with good walks nearby. Wasn't particularly busy which was perfect to have a good selection of seating and fast service. In my view the food menu isn't particularly inspiring but everything we had was freshly prepared and well cooked. Great for children, particularly because of the ice cream machine and milkshakes.

Rating: 5 / 5

I booked this place for my partner’s birthday a couple of months ago. From the food to the atmosphere, everything was spot on. The starters as well as the mains were exquisite, and the service was impeccable. We did get slightly interrupted by an unwanted guest (a bee), but the staff handled it well! The food we ordered was: calamari and bruschetta (for the starter) and steak+fries as well as seafood risotto. I could not recommend this place more!

Rating: 5 / 5

I had a lovely festive evening out recently! The food was top-notch, especially the spaghetti carbonara and the baked chocolate cookie dough – both were delicious and presented beautifully. The atmosphere was exactly what I hoped for, really festive and welcoming. Although the service was generally warm and friendly, the speed could have been a tad quicker, but it didn’t ruin the experience. Overall, I can't wait to return for more of those tasty dishes!

Rating: 4 / 5

Food was excellent. The staff make it even more special. I had the seafood linguine which had so much seafood but just needed a bit more depth in flavour with the tomato sauce. Drink prices quite high but expected. As my daughter's birthday they also put a candle on her dessert.

Rating: 5 / 5

I recently visited and had a brilliant time! The food was fantastic, and the atmosphere really made the evening special. The service was top-notch; the team was friendly and attentive, ensuring I had everything I needed. One area for improvement would be the drink menu – I’d love to see more sugar-free options added. Overall, it was a great experience, and I can't wait to return!