The Good: This cafe has really brought the area to life, it is now a family space where kids can access the small play area safely. The staff are always friendly, approachable and welcoming. The area is always clean and tidy with plenty of seating options. You can rent a little hut for an hour and a half through their website which ensures guaranteed seating and some relief from the intense summer heat - perfect for the kids and fussy adults, such as myself! The cafe and surrounding huts and seating areas are very vibrant and colourful and the area looks gorgeous when lit up by fairy lights in the evening! The location is ideal with Warrior Square Gardens behind the cafe, the beach in front, a playpark to the right and a long stretch of seating to the left featuring stunning works from local artists! I would say the prices are just about right, a little on the higher side but it is always well staffed and it is clear that a lot of investment has gone into the surrounding area. The hot drinks are made well and there is a wide variety of cold drinks. The menu is very varied and you can't go wrong with a fish finger butty and portion of fries. Being born and bred in St leonards I can certainly say that the Goats Ledge is a perfect addition to the area, it brings in business without alienating locals.

The bad: The wait times can be a bit on the long side for food and drink - but this isn't a fast food restaurant so a wait is expected. I did wait a very long time for a latte on my first visit and there weren't any queue's, but we are all finding our feet post-lockdown and the coffee is well worth the wait - trust me. On busier days the waiting time is considerably longer, however, when ordering food you do get a 'buzzer' so you can return to your table to wait.... The same system for hot drinks might be a good option. It is fair to remember that this is a small space, they're limited on the equipment and staff they can fit in such a small area and the wait is DEFINITELY due to popularity.

The ugly: Has to be the kids menu, this place attracts a lot of families but feeding and hydrating the kids can be a hefty cost. A small carton of orange juice retails at £1.50 and most kids I know drink like camels. Being called Goat Ledge they could cater better to 'Kids'. But to be fair, that is the only real negative to the place.

I'd strongly recommend Goats Ledge to families, individuals, couples, groups of friends... Anyone really. They serve alcohol so it would be a perfect evening hang out spot for some adult socialising.