Alexandria Cafe — Restaurant in Thanet

Unintended consequences led us to this tiny little cafe tucked away in a corner of the seafront parade in Margate. Looks like it is run by a family only three people I think. Very friendly with a cosy atmosphere, not many tables at all. We had Baba ganoush, falafel with houmos and chicken shawarma with rice. The falafel is undoubtedly the best I've ever had, not that I'm a conosiuer by any standards but this is clearly home made and all the better for it. The chicken shawarma was nicely spiced with both my children also enjoying it. The Baba ganoush had a smokey vinegary flavour that I've never tasted before but love it all the same. Fed myself, wife and two teenage children for £45 including tea and cans of drink. So hard to find places of great value like this these days without sacrificing the standard of the food. I can highly recommend this quirky, cosy little cafe and it's fresh ...

What a great little place this is! We were struggling to find some vegan food at 5pm on a Monday in Margate and then came across this place. I had the Egyptian Koushary which was absolutely delicious and so filling, just what I needed. My partner had the Falafel with VG cheese, pitta bread, salad and Tahini and they really enjoyed it. There was about 4 tables outside and probably 8 (?) inside. The service was really quick (although they weren't that busy) and really welcoming. Will definitely visit again when...

I am so happy we stumbled upon this little cafe on our walk around the old market looking for a place to eat. My Egyptian husband saw the Arabic writing and heard the tones of Umm Kulthum and knew he was "home"! It's been a year since we had koshary so we was delighted and my family loved the shawarma and aubergine dishes. Our only regret now is that we didn't have Om Ali for dessert! Lovely owners and I wish them all the best and hope they are there when we return to Margate in the future,...