Best Cafes in Whitstable, Kent (2025)

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Top-Rated Cafes & Coffee Shops in Whitstable, Kent

The Larder (Whitstable)

19 Harbour St, Whitstable CT5 1AQ, UK

5.0 (67 reviews)

P: 01227 531089

This is hands down the best coffee shop in Whitstable. Love their coffee, the sandwiches are amazing and be sure to save some space for cake. I had the gluten free orange and almond cake and it was out of this world. They also sell a variety of products like jams, wines, etc. I was particularly impressed with the Portuguese Ucal chocolate milk that reminded me of my childhood!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really cute coffee shop just a stones throw from the sea, perfect to grab and go for a seafront walk. The coffees were nice and the lady who served us was so lovely too! I’d definitely recommend and would try food next time too.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Really nice coffee (flat whites); our best local coffee (stayed in Whitstable for a long weekend). V friendly host, too. Will certainly return when we're next in Whitstable and would definitely recommend.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We stopped off here to shelter from the rain whilst on a bike ride and decided to get an early lunch. Great idea and great luck. The food was excellent (I had the grilled cheese and marmite on sourdough) and the coffee perfect. My friend is a VERY fussy flat white fan and he had two! Can’t fault this place - lovely atmosphere, quirky decoration and the woman who served us was super friendly.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Lovely little cafe on the busy high street. Seating is limited, but it gives a really cosy vibe. The menu is simple but effective, especially enjoyed the kimchi cheese toasty, was delish!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Harbour Street Tapas - 15m away
  • Zizzi - Whitstable - 84m away
  • Birdies Restaurant - 53m away
  • Wheelers Oyster Bar - 134m away
  • Whitstable Oyster Company - 114m away
Thirst Love Café

180A Cromwell Rd, Whitstable CT5 1NA, UK

4.9 (142 reviews)
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P: 07375 882125

Really nice cafe. Has a great intimate feel and the food was as lovely as the staff. I enjoyed my breakfast and it was a good environment.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Thoroughly delightful. A very welcome spot to halt on a chilling afternoon. Cakes are amazing. Cannot recommend it too much. So why only 4 stars? In my opinion, it would be great if they could stretch to a decent hot chocolate. This place deserves better than Cadbury's drinking chocolate.

Anonymous - 2 weeks ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Well worthy of the high scores. Lovely staff and excellent coffee made with great care. Cakes look super, if that's your thing. Small, but perfectly formed so definitely worth a visit.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

This is an absolute gem of a cafe. Wonderful friendly service. The food choice was good, tasty and brilliantly presented, just excellent. My wife was so relaxed, as The owner understood gluten free, which is somewhat rare nowadays. For me the Destructive Ploughman’s was superb and the home made sausage roll was yummy! Oh and the cafe is totally dog friendly! Thank you. Well done. We will be back!!

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We always try to support local businesses when visiting places. This didn't disappoint, open at a good time (for us earlier birds), other cages locally not until 9.30/10. My dietary needs were met, good proper mug of tea and coffee tasted good too. Both our meals were tasty and reasonably priced. Friendly staff and owner made it too.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Harbour Market Whitstable - 219m away
  • The Harbour Garden - 217m away
  • New Inn - 187m away
  • Whitstable Oyster Company - 428m away
  • Gorrell Tank Car Park - 151m away
Fable & Green

63 Oxford St, Whitstable CT5 1DA, UK

4.5 (61 reviews)

P: 01227 287615

This was my first visit to F&G (in a party of four) and it was really very pleasant. The venue has great decor, nice background music and was very comfortable. The staff were very welcoming, friendly and attentive, and all four of us really enjoyed our food. I would definitely return.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Wonderful place! I enjoyed a delicious omelette with pomme frites. However, the coffee was disappointing. Both my partner and I ordered cappuccinos, and we found the milk either tasted off or the coffee itself was a strange flavour. The drink was more like a milky latte with a little froth rather than a properly made cappuccino. On the bright side, the staff were friendly and made us feel welcome. I would recommend this spot for breakfast, but next time I will opt for a regular Americano.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

My friend and I had a Sunday Roast at this lovely restaurant in Whitstable. I had beef an my friend had chicken. Everything was cooked to perfection and was piping hot. Service was wonderful too. Finished off with a delicious carrot cake. Will definitely be back!

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • The East Kent - Whitstable - 31m away
  • All Tyres & Wheels - 60m away
  • Co-op Food - Whitstable - Canterbury Rd - 107m away
  • Seven Seas Fish Bar - 137m away
  • Whitstable Town Football Club - 289m away
RuLu’s Deli Kitchen Wine

28 Harbour St, Whitstable CT5 1AH, UK

4.7 (67 reviews)

P: 01227 638458

Great time spent @ Rulu’s!! 4 of us sat and enjoyed the cool ambiance and delicious food!! Wine… Yes please!! Highly recommended

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A happy and delicious lunch, pleasantly served by Lee. Great to have the food cooked to order. V much felt like being in France.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Brilliant food this lunchtime. Thai fish tacos made with chunky cod in a featherlight batter! Heaven. My husband Ian had the best carbonara he’s ever eaten. The team were fabulous as ever.

Anonymous - a year ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What a place. We drop in regularly for the amazing Portuguese custard tarts and coffee (my partner is from Lisbon and she says they’re amazing). Just had a Sunday roast (beef and chicken), with a chicken liver pâté starter, bread and butter pudding and the most insane blood orange and vanilla cheescake and WOW WOW WOW. We loved it, the kids loved it - best restaurant food in Whitstable. Easily. Highly recommended. ❤️

Anonymous - 10 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Had an amazing roast dinner on a Sunday. Perfectly cooked pork and everything else for that matter! Lovely staff too

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Cocktails
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Zizzi - Whitstable - 59m away
  • Birdies Restaurant - 16m away
  • Wheelers Oyster Bar - 86m away
  • Whitstable Oyster Company - 93m away
  • Duke of Cumberland - 53m away
Kafeine

139b Tankerton Rd, Tankerton, Whitstable CT5 2AW, UK

4.6 (75 reviews)

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Quiet and cozy place - felt very peaceful. Lovely place to be in. Recommend! Very clean and tidy too

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

“After a friend’s recommendation, we decided to check out this café, and it quickly became a favorite! The cozy, inviting atmosphere paired with an incredibly friendly team made us feel right at home. The coffee was exceptional—rich and flavorful, easily some of the best we’ve had. We ordered the mozzarella panini, sticky toffee cake, matcha, and caramel iced coffee, and every bite and sip was a delight. Being just a short stroll from the beach adds to the charm. I enjoyed it so much that I promised my husband we’ll be making this a regular spot!”

Anonymous - 3 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

2021 just got better! Tankerton has needed a proper skilled barista for years and now we have one! I am super fussy about my coffee and the care, time, attention and taste of my coffee here was second to none. Owner and team were super welcoming and friendly. Space has plenty of seating and is bright and stylish. There’s even vegan cake options and even more importantly for me - they use Oatly Barista for their oat milk option. The Union beans were super smooth. Highly recommended! Welcome to Tankerton Kafeine!

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

We old codgers moved 30 miles away a year ago but still come back to Whitstable and Tankerton for afternoon strolls. Always call here for coffee etc never try elsewhere. It is faultless and extremely attractive in all respects.

Anonymous - 5 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Yummy matcha drink and very nicely decorated space. A nice place in Whitstable for a coffee.

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  • Takeout
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Tesco Express - 33m away
  • Tankerton Slopes - 123m away
  • The Tankerton Arms - 20m away
  • JKP Hairspa - 25m away
  • The Marine, an SLH Hotel - 132m away
Garage Coffee Roasters

21a Oxford St, Whitstable CT5 1DB, UK

4.5 (146 reviews)

P: 01227 938396

Sunday afternoon stop for a warm beverage and sweetness. The wife didn't drink as they had no soya although did offer oat and coconut as dairy alternatives. I had an oat milk hot chocolate plus a vegan brownie. All very tasty.

Anonymous - 8 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

The coffee in here is beautiful. Even let out an involuntary “ummmmm” on the first sip 🤣☕️👏🏻 Food is also nice, fresh and well prepared.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Visited in the early afternoon on a Sunday in late July. I bought an iced coffee from here and it was outstanding. The price was reasonable as I recall, just a shade more than £3. It wasn’t too busy when I visited. The service was prompt and friendly. I would happily return. Would be interested in trying some of their other, non-iced coffee offerings.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Whitstable Umbrella Community Support centre - 47m away
  • Whitstable Library - 63m away
  • The Fishslab Gallery - 36m away
  • The Peter Cushing - JD Wetherspoon - 44m away
  • The Rock Lodge - 25m away
Whitstable Café

39 High St, Whitstable CT5 1AP, UK

4.5 (243 reviews)
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P: 01227 280844

Proper English fry-up. I had a great breakfast here the other day, full English breakfast with a cuppa tea for £10. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. I will certainly be back.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Friendly, delicious, generous portions and a great selection. I admit it, I’m from the States. When we come to visit, we adjust our expectations about breakfast out. We wandered into Whitstable Cafe sort of by accident, and we were hungry. The menu here is extensive, and everyone found something terrific. We had Bubble with Tiger Toast (a stack), bagel sandwiches from around the world, delicious espresso drinks, a gorgeous avocado toast with salmon and chili flake, omelet and more. We stayed in the comfy diner-style restaurant longer than we expected, and came away well-sated for a very reasonable fee. Thanks, Whitstable Cafe, we’ll be back!

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Service was quick and easy, the coffee was lovely and the breakfast was great. The bacon, sausages and black pudding were all very good quality. I forgot to take a picture before I ate the breakfast but the image speaks for itself!

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Small, cosy and really nice homely atmosphere. Comfort food. Friendly staff. Inexpensive.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

What makes the place cosy is atmosphere & happy, welcoming staff. It is a place that can feel like home the first time you visit because the staff here are amazingly friendly. The best cup of coffee I have had ever. The cakes are amazing and very generous portions. Lunch menu had some lovely and some different & healthy choices such as bagel with halloumi. All meal served with salad. Big portions n very reasonable prices which never burden on ur pocket. Very busy at peak times but well worth being patient for table. Must recommend this place.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Brunch
  • Takeout
  • Children' Menu
  • Restroom
  • Good for Children
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Sainsbury's Local - 32m away
  • Wheelers Oyster Bar - 105m away
  • Boots - 15m away
  • Tea & Times - 38m away
  • Iceland Supermarket Whitstable - 42m away
Gilberts Cafe & Deli

19 Oxford St, Whitstable CT5 1DB, UK

4.6 (114 reviews)

P: 01227 273189

Took the dog for a long morning walk along the beach and stopped off for breakfast. It was superb. Scrambled egg, made by someone who knows how to make proper scrambled eggs, lovely bacon done just right. And excellent coffee, all served with a smile by lovely people. Recommend.

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I was paying a visit to my Mum who is staying at Whitstable House Care Home and came upon this fine looking eatery on the High Street… The menu is lush so many tasty sounding items… being a lover of all things gingery I went for the tuna sweetcorn mayo pickled ginger and cucumber baguette , mad sounding combo but utterly delicious. Mr Gilbert is a total Don offering up some of the most courteous service if have ever had the pleasure of. The two ladies in attendance were very charming also. MyM is likely to be in the care home for a while so it might be time to get some bigger sized trousers!

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Looking for somewhere for some light refreshments before the drive home this doesn’t look like a place that would want to serve just a cup of tea. How wrong I was. Gilbert was more than happy to make a mug of tea and even had a chart to choose the colour of brew I would like. Then, because the bottle of wine was already open he upgraded my wife to a large glass at no extra charge. It was a pleasure to chat with such a charming and delightful fellow and it ended our lovely day out perfectly.

Anonymous - 7 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Such a lovely friendly experience. The scrambled eggs with smoked salmon were beautifully presented. Plenty of eggs at just the right temperature. We really enjoyed Gilberts of Whitstable and will definitely be back. Thanks for your wonderful service Gary!

Anonymous - a week ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Not normally much you can say about a light snack, but this place really knows how to serve great food. We had a huffkin which was a first and delicious - really light - with a very generous and tasty filling. And my salt beef beigel with gherkins and mustard was perfect. The people who own or work here are super friendly and a big bonus is it's dog friendly. The food in the deli looks great too. Really recommend this place.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Reservable
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Whitstable Umbrella Community Support centre - 36m away
  • Whitstable Library - 75m away
  • The Fishslab Gallery - 22m away
  • The Peter Cushing - JD Wetherspoon - 43m away
  • The Rock Lodge - 10m away
Blueprint Coffee & Books

4 Oxford St, Whitstable CT5 1DD, UK

4.7 (301 reviews)

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Really great specialty coffee in Whitstable on the main street. The baristas are really knowledgeable and friendly. The pastries are also really good. It's a small space, but really inviting. Great magazines/reading materials in the store as well. Perfect spot to just hang out when in Whitstable.

Anonymous - 11 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Definately, the best Coffee in Whitstable! Fabulous service . My Cortardo was made to perfection. My partner loved his hot Chocolate and we shared a great cinnamon bun! We were given water without asking and got a seat in the window. Lots of nice things to buy. These lovely people are passionate about their Coffee and it shows. Well done!

Anonymous - 2 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

I had a great coffee here. Real care is given to making an excellent coffee and the staff were good as well.

Anonymous - 4 months ago

Rating: 5 / 5

A nice place to grab a proper coffee. These guys know their stuff - proper process and knowledge of their beans. Definitely a place to grab and go, however they also have some beautiful design goodies across the shop, so be sure to take a wander around.

Anonymous - a month ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Coffee served the proper way, with a small glass of water. This is the quintessential coffee shop in whitstable. Friendly baristas and the best coffee and books! Love this place.

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Desserts
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Whitstable Umbrella Community Support centre - 36m away
  • The Fishslab Gallery - 41m away
  • The Ship Centurion - 35m away
  • The Peter Cushing - JD Wetherspoon - 67m away
  • Whitstable Community Museum & Gallery - 22m away
Windy Corner Stores & Cafe

110 Nelson Rd, Whitstable CT5 1DZ, UK

4.5 (131 reviews)
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P: 01227 771707

Hidden away cafe in Whitstable just behind the beach. We found a shade table at the front and had two English breakfast and tea.We got the tea straight away but waited a while for the breakfasts as I think they were pretty busy. Worth the wait though. The creamy mushrooms were very nice.

Anonymous - 8 years ago

Rating: 4 / 5

Really nice and cozy place! Lovely atmosphere and nice staff. Nice desserts, good coffee but to give you five stars you need to make me better hot chocolate next time! But it definitly worth to visit this place.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 4 / 5

We had breakfast here twice within 4 days. The service is very good and food was reasonably priced. We tried the Vegan Breakfast, Veggie Breakfast, Meaty Breakfast and and also the Kid’s Breakfast. They creamy mushroom in the veggie option was very tasty and so was the butternut squash stir fry with spinach. We were also impressed by the quality of the croissant which was rich and buttery. Would go back there if we visited the area again.

Anonymous - 2 years ago

Rating: 5 / 5

Gorgeous little cafe and convenience store right by the beach. There's no view of the sea but you don't need it as it's decorated so nicely. Dine inside or out the front and people watch through the window, or get takeaway and sit on the beach (remembering to bring your rubbish back, or home, with you if the bins on the beach are full) - will continue to come back here time and time again! Dog friendly 🐕✌️

Features:
  • Dine-In
  • Serves Breakfast
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Beer
  • Serves Wine
  • Serves Brunch
  • Serves Vegetarian Food
  • Takeout
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Children' Menu
  • Dog Friendly
  • Restroom
  • Good for Groups
  • Good for Children
  • Vegetarian Food
  • Desserts
  • Coffee
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Nearby Landmarks:
  • Whitstable Beach - 254m away
  • Old Neptune - 144m away
  • The Peter Cushing - JD Wetherspoon - 270m away
  • Whitstable Oyster Company - 424m away
  • The Fishslab Gallery - 311m away

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