Quite Contrary — Restaurant in Canterbury

Not being local and having a day trip to Whitstable for my birthday I wanted to have a typical day by the sea with tea and scones and didn't fancy brining them and all the gubbins with me so I found this cafe close to the beach hut we rented. I phoned in advance to place an order for several scones etc and boy they didn't disappoint. I had ordered a custom birthday cake from a baker in my town which was very disappointing and 3/4 of it was thrown away and these scones saved the day! Sue kindly delivered them directly to our beach hut along with a great iced coffee (scones still warm) with plenty of great jam and cream. I have to say the chocolate and cherry one is the best I've ever had and I was stuffed so had my second for breakfast the next day. If I was local I don't think I could stop myself from going there every day! We will be back and I will spend more time looking around their cute shop.

The food and service is top notch and I'd highly...

We spent a lovely afternoon with 3 toddlers, my sister and my husband today. The room at the back has a big choice of craft activities: pottery to paint, wooden fairy doors and canvasses. The scones are all freshly made and there is a big variety. The owner works very hard and was friendly today and a few weeks ago. He was very good with the children and gave them aprons and set them up with the activities and even gave them a sticker before we left. We will definitely look forward...

Friendly and welcoming cafe. The owners are very accommodating. Lovely homemade cakes and scones. It is also a shop with a great array of gifts and treasures to explore. There is everything from cards and crockery to clothes and candles. Children's parties can be booked in the back room where they can make various delights depending on your...