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Stunning breakfasts! That's the most important thing. It was our first time visiting the Bus Cafe, we've often remarked on it looking interesting - but never tried it. Luckily for us it is open on Thursdays, the last day of our trip to Margate. We went because of references to the "best breakfast in Margate", and it definitely was the best we had. Never had a breakfast like it, my 'Posh Breakfast' was crushed peas and salmon on sourdough with picked beetroot and roasted nuts. Completely delicious. The coffee was a nice interesting blend, strong and delicious. My wife had the Hangover cure breakfast with sausage and mushrooms, which was apparently equally good. We were standing at the doors when they opened at 9am, so probably lucky to get a table without booking online. It soon filled up in the top deck seating area. The whole thing is a joy to experience, with a fantastic atmosphere. Imagine 6 or 7 groups squeezed onto tiny tables, with a tiny aisle up the middle for everyone to use. Dishes coming up the tiny staircase, no room at all. Brilliant, and definitely top of the list when we next visit.
DavidDavid
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THIS. PLACE. 😍 It's easy to see why their breakfasts are so popular, I had the vegetarian bap and it was delicious (albeit tricky to eat because it's such a generous portion!) However, for me the star of the menu is the halloumi wrap - a photo won't do it justice but trust me that the combination of different, flavours and textures in this make it worth every penny you pay for it. More generally, The Bus Cafe is a cute, quirky venue with friendly staff and in the perfect location to enjoy your food by the sea. Can't reccomend enough ♥️
Sophie DaviesSophie Davies
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Took a bus to Brunch, and what a blast from the past (in a good way), with congestion however, all journeys take longer than expected. The 80s aesthetic and the views of the sea from the windows made the wait bearable. And the wait was worth it for the food! A modern twist on traditional English brekkies with unique cooking methods, the food smoothly headed to the terminus, the stomach. Would board again if I return to Margate. In case it’s not obvious, the bus doesn’t actually go anywhere.
Umut KavUmut Kav
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This place is so good! The concept is quirky and funky and well executed. When we turned up the staff gave us a warm welcome. We visited this place out of season so it was not busy. The service was friendly, quick and professional. The cool thing is they have some games and stuff at the top front while you wait. The was served quick and it was brilliant! Full of flavour and tasted excellent. So overall I would highly recommend this place if your in Margate for breakfast! Excellent!
Stephen Richard BoyleStephen Richard Boyle
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Really great food and lovely service. The bus itself is quirky and intimate. The seats aren’t huge which I can imagine would be a draw back for anyone slightly larger, but covered outside seating is also there so could be perfect for that situation. The food was really good, good coffee and tea too. We had the bacon sandwich, the hangover, a portion of crumpets and a side of hash browns which were delightful! Would definitely go back on a return to Margate!
Stevie NorrisStevie Norris
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What can I say. I’ve eaten a lot of breakfasts. I’ve cooked a lot too.. But hands down this is the ONLY place I eat breakfast in Margate and bring my friends to eat breakfast when they come to visit me here. My go to is the Vege which is picture below. It’s tastes as good as it looks and better. If you’re in Margate, trust me, you won’t find any better than the Bus Cafe. Friendly staff and atmosphere all in a big red bus by the sea! ❤️
Jools MooreJools Moore
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Nearby Attractions Of The Bus Café
Dreamland Margate
Turner Contemporary
Margate Beach
Margate Harbour Arm
Margate Main Sands
Margate Harbour Arm
Westbrook Bay
Lost Island Adventure Golf
The Old Kent Market
Crab Museum

Dreamland Margate
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Turner Contemporary
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Margate Beach
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Margate Harbour Arm
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Nearby Restaurants Of The Bus Café
The Mechanical Elephant - JD Wetherspoon
Buoy and Oyster
Peter's Fish Factory Margate
GB Pizza Co
Angela's
Costa Coffee - Margate
Lifeboat
Olby's Soul Cafe
Giorgios
Pan Asian Cusine in Margate

The Mechanical Elephant - JD Wetherspoon
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Buoy and Oyster
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Peter's Fish Factory Margate
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GB Pizza Co
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Royal Cres Promenade, Westbrook, Margate CT9 5AJ, United Kingdom
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thebuscafe.co.uk
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attractions: Dreamland Margate, Turner Contemporary, Margate Beach, Margate Harbour Arm, Margate Main Sands, Margate Harbour Arm, Westbrook Bay, Lost Island Adventure Golf, The Old Kent Market, Crab Museum, restaurants: The Mechanical Elephant - JD Wetherspoon, Buoy and Oyster, Peter's Fish Factory Margate, GB Pizza Co, Angela's, Costa Coffee - Margate, Lifeboat, Olby's Soul Cafe, Giorgios, Pan Asian Cusine in Margate
