Best Cafes in Kent (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

An excellent and clean community café in Willesborough which offers top rate drinks and some food and has a "pay what you feel" attitude. Staff pleasant, two floors and free WiFi. Very good.

Rating: 5 / 5

What an amazing place! Just passing through and thought I would stop off here to grab a coffee. Community feel, friendly staff and a "pay what you feel like" attitude is so welcoming. Would definitely find an excuse to pass through here again. Highly recommend!

Rating: 5 / 5

This is an amazing find. The service was top notch and the iced coffee was divine. The dog was welcomed and watered. All in all a fantastic experience, I plan to introduce all my friends and make sure small local places helping the community are kept alive

Rating: 5 / 5

A warm welcome, lovely coffee and tasty cakes. My friends and I love coming to this cafe. Everyone is friendly, kind and sociable. Would thoroughly recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Good food and good beer and friendly staff. Also very dog friendly. Visited again, usually go once a week whilst dog walking. Today went for dinner and had by request roasted tomato and red pepper soup which was fantastic, followed by pie of the day, beef and mushroom today and it was brilliant. Wholeheartedly recommend this pub.

Rating: 5 / 5

The pub is beautifully decorated for Christmas, with the log fire burning, very welcoming. Our meal was first class. The fish and chips was fresh and tasty. The beef and mash, and the chicken pie was also enjoyed by my friends. Hayley served us, nothing is too much trouble for her, assisted by a friendly young man in charge of the bar. A great way to spend a Monday evening! Looking forward to our next visit, that's Christmas Lunch with our MG Car club. Thank you.

Rating: 4 / 5

Update 2024 December Had the Christmas set menu which was fantastic, the traditional turkey was fine and portion size was huge, so don't eat anything before your meal. I personally thought it was couple of quid over priced. Don't get me wrong the food was good and service was out standing. The bar staff worked very hard so give them a good tip. UPDATE December 2023 Had our Christmas meal here. Great service and friendly staff. But to be honest personally I was disappointed with the mushroom soup, Christmas meal was good but could have been hotter. Still have a number of good range of real beers. Good range of draught beers, food and service excellent. Would have been nicer if the restaurant area had been warmer. Service in the normal bar area was sporadic.

Rating: 5 / 5

Any pub that is open smack on 11am gets five stars. Great pub with great history

Rating: 5 / 5

Kind service and amazing food with generous portions, leaving you full for a while. By far the best breakfast I’ve ever had, would recommend to anyone in the area. (Has a great breakfast deal- 5 items for 7 pounds!)

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a fantastic breakfast. Nice people. Very impressed with the food. I look forward to popping in again when I am in the area.

Rating: 4 / 5

Dropped in for breakfast, warm greeting and order taken promptly. Food was hot and well cooked. Reasonable prices and nice atmosphere and decor. Slight gripe, the knives reminded me of those from school and the handle dug into the palm of my hand whilst cutting, invest in some better quality knives and forks. Would absolutely visit again.

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a light breakfast and drinks with a good friend, food nice and fresh, friendly atmosphere, did not feel rushed. Good selection of vegetarian /vegan options which is always good for me. Will definitely recommend.

Rating: 5 / 5

Enjoyed a caramel latte with oat milk and toppings and a delicious salted caramel brownie to enjoy with it. Very tasty, great service and lovely place to visit. Highly recommended.

Rating: 5 / 5

Very clean welcoming place . Very friendly staff top quality food . My breakfast was delicious highly recommended

Rating: 5 / 5

“Every sip in this cafe leaves a mark on both the palate and the soul. It is a real pleasure stop with its warm atmosphere and unique flavours.” “It's one of the rare places where I feel at home. Both the flavours and the friendly service are amazing!” “They say every coffee has a story, you really feel that story in this cafe. It's a great experience!” “Delicious coffees, fresh snacks and a peaceful atmosphere... I feel refreshed every time I come here.”

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely brunch style cafe, good food/drinks, great portions and welcoming staff as well. Will definitely go back again. We loved to see they allowed dogs in as well, there was a cute little puppy next to our table which makes it even more appealing to us!

Rating: 4 / 5

The food and coffee here are both excellent, though it is a bit on the expensive side. The place itself is really nice and well-presented, which adds to the experience. However, there was one issue that stood out to me. During a breakfast visit, someone brought their dog into the cafe. At first, the dog was sitting under the table, but then it started barking and growling at a child on the next table. After a few minutes, the dog jumped up and was sitting on the velvet seating next to the owner, and it stayed there. We were seated on the opposite side of the cafe, so it didn't affect us directly. But honestly, if they had been seated anywhere near us, we would have walked straight out the door, I don’t feel comfortable eating near animals in a restaurant or cafe—especially when they're sitting at the tables. We generally prefer to dine in places without animals around, so I hope this was just a one-time thing, It would be nice to keep coming back without worrying about unexpected dog encounters.

Rating: 5 / 5

I don’t often write reviews as I’m usually too lazy however after visiting here I felt it was necessary I do one. For starters, when you walk in the place itself it is beautiful. Flowers everywhere and great photo op decor. They’ve hit the nail on the head with the decor and is super eye catching. Secondly, they greet you upon entrance and sit you down at a table which really uplifts the experience from a regular cafe to a proper restaurant. Server (owner) came over and asked if we’re ready and was lovely when we needed more time. When the drinks arrived I was gobsmacked. The caramel macchiato was SO GOOD and looked so freaking cool. The attention to detail was impeccable and it was just another regular cold drink served in a regular old glass. The drink itself was super sweet at first but it was a good burst to my senses but after a few sips was a more tame flavour. My boyfriend ordered a smoothie, it looked awesome as now expected and it also was so good. Wasn’t too sweet but wasn’t bland either. Food came and it was so yummy!!!! Presentation was really good also and fruit came on the side of my full breakfast which was a sweet surprise. Overall this place is a great place but also it is well thought out and an awesome twist on an English cafe and Turkish breakfasts.

Rating: 5 / 5

Love it. Sweet staff, chilled atmosphere, Great coffee, gluten free treats, fresh and tasty breakfast/brunch! Recommend the big breakfast plates and the crumpet sliders.

Rating: 4 / 5

Great place for breakfast. The meaty is delicious and a big portion. Very fresh and so tasty!! The coffee is also great. Friendly and welcoming staff. The perfect place to bring a dog or sit and relax with a book. The downstairs is abit more crowded now that you can’t use upstairs but there is a nice sofa by the window.

Rating: 5 / 5

Fabulous brunch, as ever, from the friendly, helpful, attentive team at Cliffs. We love this place, with its relaxed, retro-vinyl vibe. No better place to relax and re-fuel, with the excellent choice of inventive breakfast and brunch dishes, and great coffee. The tamari mushrooms are to die for, and the veggie breakfast, just superb. The chill-out tables upstairs are ideal for friends and family get-togethers, the play area for toddlers is the ‘icing on the cake’. We’ll be back!

Rating: 5 / 5

Went in for breakfast and had a vegan crumpet slider, which was great. Lots of vegan options. Really nice coffee too. Great service and a nice atmosphere.

Rating: 5 / 5

We really enjoyed our experience today at Leah’s bistro. There’s a lot of choice on the menu, something for everyone, and everything is freshly made and cooked. We really enjoyed the food, it was delicious! Prices are really reasonable too - 2 adults, 2 kids - lunch (sandwich and panini, 2 x kids meals), drink and cake each, worked out at about £40. Definitely will come back. Staff are lovely as well, really friendly.

Rating: 4 / 5

Update 2024 December Had a roast lunch which was promptly ordered and served by polite very hard working staff. It was plentiful in size but could have been heated a little more evenly, this was £12 there was an OAP option for £10 which was smaller apparently. I though the cheese cake a bit expensive for its size £3.95. Update 2023 Staff were friendly and patient. We had a roast lunch each which was served very hot, portion size were just adequate. They were amazingly quick at delivering our meal after order.

Rating: 5 / 5

A few years ago (different owners I believe), this place was not much to shout about. But now it's a regular breakfast venue for me and business colleagues. The service is always excellent, swift and welcoming. The coffee is very good and the food... well, we wouldn't go back if it wasn't great every time! Pictured is my beans on toast, which isn't actually on the menu but is never any trouble. My friend has the vege breakfast which he assures my is top notch.

Rating: 5 / 5

Had a fantastic experience here. The food was great and of good quality. Portions were more than generous and especially for a kids roast. The atmosphere was very unexpected with someone playing the piano by the entrance. People working there were all very fun and bubbly to be around and engaged with the kids too.

Rating: 5 / 5

Aunt Sally's Kitchen provided afternoon tea for our daughter's small Garden Party. The food, presentation, and freshness was perfection and enjoyed by everyone there. It was even gratefully delivered to our home which was so helpful on a busy morning. Very highly recommended. Thank you Aunt Sally's.

Rating: 5 / 5

I love this little cafe. The best full English breakfast anywhere in Kent. And don’t get me started on the fresh cakes 🍰 5 ⭐ all day long.

Rating: 5 / 5

Ordered an afternoon tea for to takeaway. I emailed Aunt Sally’s and they replied quickly and confirmed the order. Arrived and collected at midday and out came a lovely box full of afternoon tea goodies. We were provided 3 sandwiches and 3 cakes each along with a scone, clotted cream and jam. All the food was super fresh and tasted amazing! Will definitely be ordering again, such great value. Thank you so much!

Rating: 5 / 5

Having lived in the surrounding villages for a long time, and now moved to West Malling, I've driven past this place countless times. I’m aware that the premises have gone through a few variations over the years. I wasn’t sure what to expect, as I’d heard there were new owners who took over earlier this year. I was thinking it might have a pub/restaurant feel, but I was mistaken. This is not a pub at all, but a restaurant. Inside, it’s beautifully decorated. A lot of attention to detail and expense has clearly been put into the decoration, from the decor to the artwork. Chairs, tables—everything has been done to a high quality, giving it a sense of fine dining. This is enhanced by the exceptionally presented food and the excellent service provided by the staff. Moustapha, our main server, was excellent. The food was good and tasty and they have an excellently presented menu and wine list. The atmosphere was also wonderful, making it a great place for a date night. It stands out from other local places with its real restaurant feel.

Rating: 5 / 5

This restaurant is an absolute gem. The food is excellent and the chef really knows his stuff. The menus change with the seasons. Tonight we had scallops with the silkiest buerre blanc sauce, the crab meat and smoked salmon, steak Diane (cooked perfectly, melt in the mouth), Vineyard Chicken and the roasted cauliflower. For desserts we had the raspberry burnt cream with chocolate eclair and caramelised banana, all really tasty and beautifully presented. I really like the addition of flowers. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. I have been twice now and have had the best experience each time. The restaurant does both set menus and A La Carte. They have a lovely vegan offering too. Wines range in price from around £20 and the list is extensive and interesting. They also have a great range of cocktails and mocktails. If you haven’t tried this restaurant out yet, then I highly recommend you do.

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely local food, good service and just a nice place to sit, enjoy nature and meet up with friends! The bacon sandwiches are the best, but so is everything else on the menu.

Rating: 5 / 5

Just love being here tucked away in this peaceful location! Such welcoming service with a smile and amazing food....whatever you have! I love the cheese scones and toasted sandwiches.

Rating: 5 / 5

Best Christmas lunch in Ashford!

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely friendly staff. Food was piping hot, with good portions. All diets catered for. Excellent