Went for breakfast after specsavers. As we haven't been here for a couple of years. Only a couple of tables occupied. Ordered a pot of decaf tea for me and an expresso with sparkling water for Sis. Sis ordered a cheese omelette with a side of buttered toast. Looked good made with strong cheddar, just a bit strong for her. I ordered the smoked haddock on bubble & squeak, topped with poached egg finished with hollandaise sauce and a side of fried bread. Skin on smoked haddock was well cooked & tasty as the poached egg was. Let down was the bubble and squeak with chunks of carrot in and lacked seasoning, and the fried bread was the worst. A thick crust soft, not crispy photo shows the oil soaking part way up. The fried bread was to add a bit of crunch. I managed one half, which wasn't oily. Shame would have been a four. The tea pot didn't keep the water hot, so the second cup was lukewarm. Liked the tea strands as opposed to...
Read moreVery friendly and delightful atmosphere when visited on a Saturday by some nice young staff. so decided to go back on the Sunday. However what a difference!. Was greated after entering the tea room with a totaly rude and unfriendly woman demanding I stand outside after politely asking if a table for 4 was available. Virtually pushed out the front door and door actually slammed against my foot in the process. No sign on door Informing this was procedure and considering it was pouring with rain and I had a elderly, disabled lady with us, this was disgusting. She told me that she would have to check her book although I could see tables free. We left and will not return. Obviously don't need...
Read moreBeen going here for 30+ years and been very pleased with the food til now. I ordered the Mega Breakfast and asked for the beans and tomatoes be omitted , the food turned up you guessed it beans on the plate, the plate was swapped over but the breakfast was poor, gone were the seasoned sausages the tea rooms were known for, the bacon appeared microwaved, the black pudding partially cooked ,even a poor transport cafe would have cooked a breakfast better I should have sent it back but who would have cooked it properly? this did not have the presentation/flavour of previous visits very disappointed , you're only as good as your last job, maybe time to give Whitstable's other...
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