Big Shot in Thanet

Only tried the coffee and a mince pie but both were delicious!

Excellent flat white by the sea, very nice staff.

Ok... Gonna be completely honest. Truthfully one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. We stayed in Margate last night after seeing Shed Seven at Dreamland. We woke this morning ready for breakfast & decided to try Big Shot Cafe. I realised it was not my kind of place the minute we got through the door but it was raining torrentially & we didn't want to get soaked through so we decided to give it a go. I would describe the place as Shabby, condensation running down the windows, wobbly tables, uncomfortable seats & generally not well kept.. The lady serving was very friendly & made us welcome. We ordered 2 flat whites & sat at the table with a menu. The coffees arrived in 2 espresso sized glasses with no handle, saucer or even a spoon. The coffee was 'Luke warm' at best but tasted OK. The menu wasn't really to my taste but as we were famished we ordered scrambled eggs on sourdough toast with bacon. The next shock was the bill... £31, I should have walked there & then but against my better judgement, I just tapped my card & sat down. No salt, pepper or anything else for that matter on the tables. The grubby, old cutlery was brought to the table in a smeary water tumbler, which was another put off... You can see the cooking area from the cafe & whilst our food was being prepared, the chef was on his smart phone texting or something similar... Also the chef was wearing a dirty pair of Levis, he wore no hair covering & was paying very little attention to preparing our food. The food arrived & unfortunately it was as I suspected it would be... One piece of under toasted sourdough, scrambled eggs which looked ok but the whole thing was swamped in a green pesto & some indecipherable seeds.. I'd payed my money so I was going to try the food although it honestly looked a complete mess.. I'm sorry but it was just not nice at all It tasted nothing like the scrambled eggs on toast that It was displayed on the menu as.. I would urge the management to seriously take a good look at the place & ask themselves if they are providing a good service & value for money? I took one bite & pushed my plate away, my partner ate hers & said it 'wasn't too bad' Is that how you want your customers to describe your food 'Big Shot' ? So sorry guys, friendly people but terrible service & value for money. 1 star out of 100 & that star is for the friendly welcome. A scathing review I know, but that's how I feel guys. I've been reading through the reviews & I can't believe that I am clearly in the minority as to my opinion of the cafe. Could they be writing their own reviews 🤔

Best breakfast burrito I've had. Such a beautiful spot & great coffee.

One of my favourite places in the town!

Nice coffee, nice people. On the more expensive end

My favourite place in Margate (with the pub right next door holding a close second!). Superb coffee, incredible food, amazing views and the loveliest staff. A proper small business built up from scratch and surviving the lockdowns to become part of a community. They have great special events, shots and tasty cocktails as well. Especially recommend the beans and banana bread, so delicious!

If a dip in the sea hasn't woken you up, then it's time to grab a flat white from Big Shot. The service, atmosphere and coffee will leave you feeling like a big shot.

Nice cocktails, great views, good vibes

Best banana bread in the whole wide world. The only problem is you’ll want another slice. Hats off to the chef, I believe he’s called Jeff

Excellent coffee - flat white, cappuccino and iced chai. Delicious pretzel choc chip cookie. Highly recommended from a coffee snob!

First time visiting here and it wasn’t very positive. Iced coffee completely tasteless. Couldn’t taste any coffee what so ever, atmosphere felt a little awkward and stressful. Wouldn’t be back.

Lovely little coffee shop. Great food, variety of coffee's. Lovely staff. Always enjoy our trip to the Big Shot. Can highly recommend this place. X

Strong cup of mojito! Flat white tho is not the best

The grilled cheese saved my life. Best spot in Margate for food and vibes.

Big Shot is always superb - the coffee is always on point, and the food delicious. The waffle with egg and bacon is one of the greatest dishes served in Margate and probably the UK.

Fantastic coffee and cake - cannot fault it. Properly made coffee not too hot with home made cake. A gem in Margate I go a lot

Brilliant food and super friendly staff

I hate to be that person who leaves a review with any negatives, but I do feel like I want to feedback my experience. Due to how popular and busy the coffee/cake takeout area was, and how small the building is, having a large group of people in there for a bottomless brunch was just a bit of a nightmare. We were upstairs squeezed into a corner with a constant flow of customers pressed up against us awaiting their takeout coffees. I'm not fussy on how my drinks are served but my friends were very unimpressed when they received proseccos in a large glass tumbler, and also when the food menu was totally different to that available online. We did have to wait 30 mins to receive our first drink which was irritating given that we only had a 1.5hr slot (but I do believe we ran over this time in the end). My only other minor complaint would be that we did not get given a prosecco bottle to keep on the table, we were just given top ups by staff as and when, and the prosecco was warm when served - they also ran out of orange juice after only a short time, we preferred the mimosa option because the prosecco was in all honestly really difficult to drink. Again I feel awful leaving negative feedback because the staff were lovely and very accommodating, but I do think the whole 'bottomless brunch' idea needs revisited as its such a busy and popular place for coffee, overall it just didn't feel like that bottomless brunch experience we had hoped for, especially for the price of £38 a head.

Love this place. Every time I come to Margate I make sure to pop in. The Colonel Mustard toasted sandwich is what dreams are made of. And the Bloody Mary … don’t even get me started

They put a lot of effort and attention into what they are doing. I love their coffee, not acidic like the thankfully not too long-lived, London trend blends. They have a more "Arabica-like Italian style blend" in my opinion (but I should have asked really) my preference and daily going to pleasure. Vegan cake options (very nice) and if I am correct, all hand made (?) or at least the banana loaf is ! Get in and talk to the staff. They are lovely!!!

Great place to stop for tea and cookies! Also do a wide range of alcoholic drinks too. Staff are very friendly and helpful.

Lovely food and the staff were amazing, so friendly and helpful

Popped in here to pick up some beans today. Such friendly staff and a really relaxed atmosphere. Oh and the coffee is delicious too! Thanks for looking after us today. Our surprise lattes were just what we needed! 😁

Heavenly hash, bountiful burrito and colossal cheese toasties. Decent coffee too.

Fabulous little bar to sit and watch the sunset while drinking delicious cocktails

Great cookies, coffee and atmosphere! The breakfast burrito is yummy. Love sitting by the window seat overlooking the Main Sands

Popped in for a bit of lunch and although very busy managed to get a table. Staff as always were very friendly and food lovely as usual. This is a small local cage which has a lovely welcoming atmosphere which would highly recommend. I had the Colonel mustard cheese sandwich and my wife had the 3 cheese grilled sandwich both of which were delicious

Lovely cafe with delicious coffee. Had a romesco/fried egg brunch it was super tasty and friendly staff. Wish I lived closer to visit regularly!

As someone who loves their coffee this is without doubt the best coffee in Margate. Great little cafe - nice ambience, excellent service and the soup and toastie I had for lunch were top notch. Definitely the place to go 👏

Great, laid back option for coffee and food. Always ask for the kitchen specials, they have an inventive selection. Their ‘big milky’ coffee option is a treat for cold hands.

Great spot for brunch! We were a big group of lost Aussies and the guys really looked after us! Excellent coffee and epic hot sauce! 🔥

Such good food and coffee, will definitely be back!

Popped in for a quick bite before the costal walk to Ramsgate, probably one of the best cheese toasties I’ve ever had, great place to start the day.

So friendly and excellent value, go most days The coffee is the best in town and the view spectacular

Highly recommend the Monterey Jack here! The applewood cheese paired with the tender bacon bits cooked in maple syrup, whisky and espresso is absolutely divine!

Delicious breakfast ! Everything on the menu we tested was great (toasties, burrito with beans, eggs on toasts and banana bread) Highly recommend Big Shot (on the sea front)

Fantastic coffee, perfect location and good cookies

had a really good flat white and the tastiest choc chip cookie I’ve had in a while. Really good service and views too!

I’ve only popped in for drinks a few times and always very friendly staff and quality drinks. Thanks

super tasty breakfast tea (floral?) and delicious cappuccino. great vibes right next to the beach with a view! 5.7o for stay-in tea and cappuccino

Was recently in Margate for Pride Weekend and came across Big Shot. The food was incredibly tasty (we had the breakfast burrito and a cheese toastie) but most importantly the service was phenomenal. 100/10.

Amazing coffee, great place to chill

the amenities in the WC (handwash, hand towels, and so forth) were plentifully stocked. Also the coffee was and always is excellent. Bye!

Best coffee in Margate hands down - excellent place too with lovely staff, and a lovely location just by the sea ☕️

Great coffee and cake. Great service.

Had a couple of coffees this weekend from here, fantastic, me and my friends ordered a couple of Quartardo’s which we joked were W’er Drinks 😂 Dj set up in the evening and cool t shirts too!

We had brunch here and hugely enjoyed it! The menu is small but varied and all the options were very appealing. They aren't marked on the menu but gluten free options are offered by substituting the bread in most recipes with potato hash. I had the burrito and my partner had the bacon/cheese toastie - both were delicious and well presented. Big Shot has a super cute mascot shaped like their giant tea mugs, so we picked up one of their collaboration beers and some locally roasted coffee to take home with us. I wish this place was local to us, we'd be regulars.

Lovely coffee, brunch and atmosphere. Highly recommend, the guys working there were really friendly and the grilled sandwiches were delish.

Best coffee, staff are superb and the views…well you will have to take in the stunning sea for yourselves

I love it here. Great coffee, food, music and the staff are great.

Lovely cafe on the seafront, with a delicious menu. The mapled bacon is fantastic, and made on site, as were all the pastries and treats. The eggs were also incredible. Don’t think I’ve ever been so excited by an egg. Everything was great quality and homemade by one of the owners, Jeff. Who was great and clearly took pride in giving us a lovely breakfast. Also picked up a lovely print by a local artist there as well. Will defiantly be back next time we’re down.

Visited here on a trip to Margate, and what a lovely little place! Super cozy, chill atmosphere, and extremely friendly staff. Right on the seafront, and a lovely selection of sandwiches. Whilst we were eating our sandwiches, one of the staff came out with a fresh batch of cookies, and they were amazing! Could not recommend this place more, and will definitely be visiting again 💖

I should've taken a pic of their home-made fresh-outta-the-oven cinnamon swirl bun COVERED in a melted cream cheese. But it didn't hit the sides. Sorry. Because it was just fabulous ... served with a small and perfect flat white. 👌 this is a lovely little cafe, by-the-sea. Good music, good folks, really nice guys running it. All the stars are aligning here 🌟

Excellent coffee, view of harbour...

Lovely staff and delicious coffee!!

Such a lovely lil spot. The drinks and brownies were SO good! Can’t wait to come back :)) Jeff and Simon were excellent hosts

Just went for a coffee, but that explains their 4.9 rating - a top spot for coffee in Margate!

The vibes here are just amazing, friendly staff and immaculate food, everyone who goes here are just so friendly and polite.

Best coffee in Margate and food is yummy!

Great pumpkin pie - best I’ve ever had! Great coffee too.

Lovely staff great coffee and vegan cookies! Highly recommend

Proper and decent oat flat whites Thanks guys ! Proper size and good quality beans Also they don’t charge for oat. Like most places should follow suit to

Amazing coffee, fantastic breakfast and wonderful view. What more do you need?

Best eggs on toast in Margate. Like, supreme fried eggs. Coffee is good, cocktails are good, cookies make your arteries clang but are also very, very good.

Toooooo good. Waffles... Just .. soo good. Dunno what they put in them..

Wonderful little cafe that serves super tasty coffee, and ridiculously tasty cookies. They also make some filthy looking toasted sandwiches & waffles that we’ll have to head back for next time 👀 Also, you can’t argue with the view 🌊

Outrageously tasty eggs with pesto oil and a smoky habanero sauce. Great brunch, coffee and cocktail range with views of the sea. Great service with a smile. Wi-Fi and inside tables available too.

Brilliant place great toasted sandwich and coffee lovely atmosphere friendly staff and dog friendly will be back soon thank you

Great!!! What a friendly place good food and dog loved it

What a great spot! Delicious coffee, great music and lovely staff. The food was also amazing! Try the pesto oil eggs and sourdough - so good. Cookies came out freshly baked while we were eating and were also delicious. Great for brunch/lunch/ we also heard someone order a takeaway margarita 🥳

Great coffee and tasty waffles 🧇

Had just a cocktail and a couple of glasses of wine sundowners. The selection is simple but refined. There seems a lot more to the place and looking forward to coming back here again. Staff are just great - relaxed and friendly.

Delicious waffles and toasted sandwiches! Service was quick and staff were friendly.

Excellent coffee, great bakes and really friendly staff. A lovely spot to sit in or cross the street straight to the sea!

I love Big Shot :) Brunch. Cocktails. Cookies. Yum!

Had the best coffee here and found the staff super friendly and warm :) the space is also lovely

Definitely our new favourite coffee and breakfast place in Margate! Delicious food, good coffee, really nice environment and the staff were so friendly and helpful. Couldn't recommend more!

Quaint little retro coffee and brunch spot. Wonderful waffles and amazing eggs. The people working were sound and the atmosphere was super chilled. Will def stop by again

Great toasties and bottomless coffee in a friendly, cosy coffee shop with the perfect view of the sea.

Great coffee, good food (the cheese toastiest are banging), sea views, very friendly staff and not over priced. Nice place to hang out solo.

Very good coffee & nice cookies, the staff are really nice too

Your essential pitstop! Fabulous coffee and lovely hand made food. Worth every penny for the great seaside view alone! Don't miss it.

After a fun day at Margate. We was heading back we found this little Gem !! Such a nice cosy little place. On arrival we was seated and asked for coffees. The lady came over and placed a huge glass bottle of water on the table, while our order was being made. This was such a nice gesture !!! Really nice place with very fair prices. If you're in Margate. Give this place a try !!!

Delicious toasties at a decent price

Great coffee and waffles, probably the best coffee in Margate. Very dog friendly too, Juno enjoyed the view!

Best waffles and coffee in Kent! Amazing location and service

Amazing coffee and lovely staff right by the sea. Couldn’t ask for more!

Fantastic little spot; with views of the sea. Excellent coffee, chilled vibe and nice little treats. Staff are really friendly. A great find in margate! 🙂👌

Cracking views, banging coffee and addictive cheese toasties!