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

Friendly and welcoming owner everything what hospitality should be about. Great food and coffee. Cooked from fresh and good value. If you are in the area would definitely recommend having breakfast here. Nice smoothies too ♥️

Had to put a review up I have been going here for years when I used to work in the area now I work back here again and nothings changed food is amazing!! Atmosphere and staff is just great. The food is so fresh and it’s nice to find a deli which caters for Portuguese cusine I absolutely love the juice they have from Portugal and the cray fish sandwich is to die for. Really recommend this place it is priced so well for how much you get you won’t be disappointed. ☺️

Sweet little cafe close to the pantiles. Very cosy, owner very chatty. We had two tuna melts (little side salad with nicoise was nice add-on) with a flat white and a soft drink. Came to just under thirty quid. Slightly pricey for my liking but then might be a Tunbridge Wells thing. Hence one star knocked off.

I have been here a few times now and enjoyed a smoothie, a few baguettes (mostly Crayfish baguettes which were awesome) and we visited for the valentine's Portuguese tapas which was lovely. The place is perfectly clean and tidy, service is good with nothing too much hassle. Will happily be visiting again and again. Check out the attached photos of the baguette fillings, it's so organised and clean I find that so inviting!

Hands down the best place for breakfast in Tunbridge wells. Such good value for money, not expensive, big portions and high quality food! Staff are so friendly and nice and cozy inside. It is our go to place every time.

Because of the many good reviews here, my partner and I decided to have breakfast here. We were certainly not disappointed. I had the full English breakfast, my partner had the avocado sandwich. Both were served in very generous portions and cooked to perfection. Good staff. So, certainly one of the best places in RTB to have breakfast.

I ordered the breakfast sandwich from Sanjys after hearing only good things from people in the area. The size of the serving was huge, although there was no need for the side “salad” or the chips - they did state for £1 less they would remove the chips. Overall taste was expected and reminded me of some of the best greasy spoons. The bacon had a fair bit of stringy fat, not to my liking but others may enjoy. The only real let down was that the hash browns had been deep fried and so had the chips - which added a lot of grease and oil to the overall flavour.

Never had a bad meal here. Portions are huge whatever you get. Very reasonably priced, hot, and the staff are friendly.

Outstanding food to Michelin star standard. Service was excellent and very welcoming. Garlic dough balls to die for plus great monkfish and chicken mains. We will be back later in the year to celebrate our 40th anniversary

Tallow in Southborough delivers a truly remarkable tasting menu, where every dish is a blend of creativity and flavor. The service went beyond attentive; our waitress was knowledgeable and clearly passionate, explaining the processes and ingredients with enthusiasm. It made the meal feel special and personal, enhancing the whole dining experience. Each course was thoughtfully prepared, and the dedication to quality was evident. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique and memorable dining journey.

Tasting menu is fantastic, the accompanying wines are well worthwhile and add to the experience. Our hostess was brilliant and knew in-depth about each wine and each course. Well worth a special trip.

We had a fantastic meal here, we have been twice and both times have been lovely! The food was fantastic, delicious, beautifully presented and a new and exciting take on food. All four of us really really enjoyed it. The staff are lovely, very knowledgable and helpful. They even remembered that one member of our party doesn’t like sweet Reisling and accommodated this effortlessly. For me the only downside was that the toilets are up some steep stairs and I have a disability so it is hard for me, however I understand that it isn’t always possible to accommodate this with space so I will be going again and soon!

Exceptional service & breakfast was best ever tasted esp seasoned fresh tomatoes. We called ahead as party of 5 on a Sunday, they fitted us in and accommodated all our menu choices which. One to visit for any quality breakfast enthusiast. Definitely worth a drive out to. Id also like to note how professional they were when a customer enter with filled doggy bag. Maybe think to drop some dog friendly services. 5/5 every time and I’m known to be fussy. Thank you for a lovely meal.

Absolutely incredible breakfasts! Top quality ingredients, beautifully cooked and presented. Congrats to the chef as it really was 5star and as good a breakfast as we had ever tasted. Stand aside The Wolesey in London…Bruch Cafe is where it’s at!

Wonderful place :) really friendly staff… tasty clean food and happy to let me choose items individually rather that the set breakfast A vegan menu which is always delightful Would like to see vegan pastry or vegan cakes in the future :) Will return for sure 🫶🏻 OH the milkshake was soooo tasty :) peanut butter mmm

Absolutely superb Cafe! I eat alot of full English's and am often disappointed. Not today! Perfect eggs, lovely sausages good quality bacon, black pudding etc. the service was quick ,polite and friendly!

Love this cosy little place serving fresh sandwiches and cakes. The lady (owner?) is extremely friendly and professional in her service. Prices are reasonable and food portion is big. Try to seat near the window and you get a nice view of the church.

Fantastic cafe. Always made to feel incredibly welcome and all the food and hot drinks I’ve tried so far have been absolutely delicious. I attended a Xmas card making workshop which was such a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours - the mince pies were amazing!

I am not from this area and was working nearby. Popped out to grab some lunch for takeaway and bought a lovely chicken salad and bacon roll. All freshly made. Really friendly and welcoming ladies working there who own it. Will definitely be back if in this area again.

This little gem is my favourite place, whether its for breakfast, coffee and cake, lunch or a gorgeous afternoon tea I would always make this my first choice. Every friend I've taken there or met for coffee has fallen in love with it too. Generous portions, fab quality and staff lovely. The perfect choice for a gift voucher to treat someone too!

Adorable, quaint little tea room. We were here during Oct half term at 2:15 pm & the place was packed! We had afternoon tea with our 6 year old twins (they had the Halloween Afternoon Tea which was so cute ☺️). We booked a table easily with Roz using Facebook messenger. She sent a link to pay the 50% booking deposit online.. all very quick & straightforward! It’s right around the corner from my mother in law’s house so we will be back when we come to visit!

Great menu choice for kids with lovely pancake and luxury hot chocolate. Had a delicious bagel with avo and bacon. Staff were delightful and a great atmosphere and retro feel.

We went for the afternoon tea. The staff were brilliant. There is one toilet, but it's a small space so can't imagine much queuing happens. The toilet was clean. I loved the cute decorations. I was disappointment that you don't automatically get a mixture of sandwiches. You select one from a list per person. So if there's only two of you, then there's not much of a variety. For four of us, we got 3 sandwich pieces each. The scones were delicious and the little teacups used for cream and jam is a lovely touch. Same as sandwiches, you get one choice of dessert from what is on the counter. The size you receive is very reasonable. You get one hot drink from the selection. I got the luxury hot chocolate and was very happy with it.

We received a lovely warm welcome from all of the friendly staff and were seated straight away for lovely Coffees & Cakes. There also a light Menu with something for all tastes; free WiFi; and its Dog-Friendly too.

Two Penny Blue is a lovely cafe in Tunbridge Wells that serves up cafe/bistro style food and drinks. I recently visited the cafe for lunch and ordered the cheese omelette, the omelette was very nice and just what was needed during a very rainy day, the cheese was melted perfectly and the whole thing was very comforting. I also really enjoyed the side of salad that came with the omelette. The salad was fresh and crisp and the dressing was nice also. Overall, I had a great experience at Two Penny Blue and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good and affordable meal in the area. The chef (also the server) was friendly and attentive, and the service was quick and efficient.

On a miserable day I wandered around looking for somewhere to make a call, and stumbled across this little gem! Great atmosphere, service and food. Wish I lived closer 😄! Thank you for brightening my day ❤️

Lovely little cafe! Great fresh food and prompt service! Will definitely come back with all the family. Hope it stays for a long time.

A friendly local café with inside and outside seating. The service was very good. Prompt and with a smile. The food, we had breakfast, was exactly as it should be, good quality, well presented and well prepared. Highly recommend. Plus, it has comfortable chairs! We will return again...

The food is at 1 star because I didn't have any so do not take that any other way than what I've said. The Bar staff were friendly and efficient in clearing tables. It was a flying visit but was a memorable one and will certainly be back there in the near future.

Great and friendly traditional local pub. Superb food at reasonable prices.

Popped in for a quick drink to finish off the night. Upon arrival the atmosphere was really pleasant, with a live band playing and quite a few people gathered around singing along. Decent selection of beers on tap at standard pub prices, and despite the bar area being busy the service was very quick. I saw some people eating too and the food looked very good, it also appears to be a dog friendly pub too!

Fantastic kicker burgers, delicious, tasty and the best quality. I would highly recommend, arrived hot and with a smile.

Love this place. The staff are always friendly and welcoming. Really enjoy the food too and that’s a great bonus. Seriously though the food is excellent and they are happy to do variations. It does get busy at times but that’s because of the quality and atmosphere. Prices are not cheap but not overpriced, you won’t get quality ingredients on cheap prices. Recommend the well actually every thing it’s all good. Only downsides is sometimes you can’t get a seat and occasionally there can be a wait. But the wait is always worth it.

I recently attended a private event at DB and it was excellent. They provided a delicious buffet! The staff were great and the atmosphere was lovely with their Xmas decorations and lighting

Thank so so much Daniel and Agata for all your help with arranging bread and pączki for our wedding! The wedding bread was beautiful and everyone loved the donuts (we just managed to get some for ourselves!). Everything was perfect and you were both so helpful so thank you!

I've visited here 3 times now and have always had a good experience. The food is good quality for the price and the staff are very friendly. I can recommend the farmhouse hash, it's very hearty and filling. Thanks.

Been going here for 3 years now. Staff are friendly, food is so good and the price is reasonable. Parking is easy on the road. 9th October update, such lovely food, I never go anywhere else for breakfast now.

Lovely family business, with good food and coffee. The place is clean, tidy and absolutely great to have an all day and Breakfast. There is plenty of parking around. The staff is very friendly and eager to help. If you want a good English breakfast this is the place for you! Usually people that try it once they come again. So, if you are local or just visiting Rusthall you have to try this place. Coffee is absolutely lovely!

Amazing cheese and coleslaw sandwich. One of the best we had so far. Very good and friendly place to spend a weekend afternoon. Cozy and clean