Whitstable Café — Restaurant in Canterbury

⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5 – Whitstable Café

Whitstable Café offers good value for money and is a solid choice for a casual bite in the area. The prices are wallet-friendly, and the portion sizes are undeniably generous — great if you’re hungry or looking to stretch your budget. That said, the emphasis leans more toward quantity over quality. The food is average overall: filling and decent, but nothing especially memorable. Greasiness can be an issue with some of the heavier dishes such as the full English.

Service is a bit of a mixed bag. On some visits, the staff are wonderfully attentive and welcoming; on others, attentiveness can noticeably dip, especially when the café is busier. Still, the overall atmosphere remains friendly, and the staff do make an effort to create a relaxed and unpretentious environment.

One small improvement would be the addition of some light background music — the café can sometimes feel a little flat or quiet, which slightly detracts from the ambiance.

In summary, this is a decent local café for a hearty, no-fuss meal at a fair price. Just don’t expect gourmet quality or consistent service every time. Great if you’re after comfort food and a friendly (if occasionally...

Just had the MOST amazing experience at this brilliant café/restaurant. Came in for the first time today around lunch time nearly hypothermic after an (accidentally too long) swim in the sea and ordered a cup of coffee in the urgent hope of warming up. After 10 mins of nursing and enjoying my excellent cuppa (and still shivering like a leaf) the owner appeared at my table with a full (unordered) breakfast, refusing to accept any money for it. Not only did this show exceptional kindness but also the full breakfast was absolutely delicious and totally did the trick. I have tried many coffee houses, cafés and restuarants since moving to Whitstable last year but this beats the lot. Coffee's as good as anywhere and the food is high quality, unpretentious at a very reasonably price plus perfectly cooled and presented. Warm, friendly and great atmosphere. I am a total fan. Such kindness and generosity...

The staff here are amazingly friendly, I have known the owners since they took over the place. They are genuinely concerned with helping both the customer and the town.

There is effort made to source local ingredients & to homebake cake where appropriate. They provide a varied menu & the food is well prepared.

What makes the place is the cosy atmosphere & the happy, welcoming staff. It is a place that can feel like home the first time you visit.

For those thinking of visiting you simply walk in then choose a table yourself. You order at the table when a server comes to greet you. If you want to sit out in the garden you will want to let the staff at the desk know so they don't miss you. There is a restroom. I believe they can currently only take cash but there is are a few ATM's all less than a...