Bosun's Bite in Rother

We had a passable bacon sandwich, but this cafe recently changed hands and is sadly nothing like as good as it used to be. Previously the menu featured locally-sourced seasonal ingredients all freshly — and deliciously — cooked. Now it’s just regular cafe fry-ups and pies made in London. The TA description of the cafe was written by the previous owners and now gives a misleading impression of what you can expect to be served. If you’ve eaten here before, you’ll be disappointed by what’s now on offer.

Order wrong. Unhelpful staff would not rectify. Food not great and small measures. First and last visit. Put plate of food in front of one man then realised it was for someone else and took plate away as he was about to tuck in. Dreadful service.

Does exactly what it says on the tin. Often come here for a Friday morning breakfast with the lads. Great value for money and an A1 full English fry up. LOVE IT.

Pretty poor food and lack lustre service … like she couldn’t be bothered until two young men turned up and she managed to crack a smile. Food used is the cheapest they can find and the coffee was nearly transparent. Won’t be going back. They will only survive because they have a captive audience.. they wouldn’t stand a chance on a busy high street! Sorry for the poor review.

Have eaten here many times before when in Rye Harbour for a break. The cafe has changed hands since we were last here and has a smaller menu, with less fresh fish/shellfish etc. Lovely people serving, and clean and tidy. However, the bread for our sandwiches was simply sliced supermarket bread, while there was nothing wrong with the chips, they were nothing to write home about. The tartare sauce left a bit to be desired. Sadly, we would say it still has a long way to go to match the previous owners and it seems to have lost its edge as somewhere not to be missed while down here on holiday. Our opinion only, and no offence meant.

On a weeks holiday in New Romney and decided as a family me and my guys would visit Rye Harbour. Feeling peckish we noticed this little food place so decided to give it a go…… ordered egg and bacon sandwiches, bacon sandwiches + drinks and I honestly can’t rate these young ladies enough for how well they made these simple sandwiches!!. Genuinely fantastic and I can’t give them enough credit how well cooked and presented they were!!. Also proper Ketchup!!. If you visit Rye Harbour….. give Bosun’s Bite a go….. trust me you WON’T be disappointed!!😋

Delicious breakfast with the family and dog. Really lovely service from all members of staff. All freshly cooked and really tasty.

We had a very good” brunch” today at one of our favorite spots Rye Harbour….. excellent mushrooms and very good thick bacon …. We were regulars when we had a caravan at Winchelsea Beech but that family who owned it sadly went off to Spain I think …now thank goodness the breakfast is restored…👏👏👏 THANKYOU

Visited as a couple and was immediately put off by the weird 8 person bench seating which involved sitting with strangers. Was very cold too with the door propped open. Tried to order just some scrambled eggs but was told they don't do that, even though they can do fried. Due to health reasons I'm unable to have fried options so went without. My husband had the large breakfast at around £10 which was very small and disappointing. Better to spend your money at our usual Grain Store in Rye which offers high quality breakfast ingredients at the same price. Staff were clearly overwhelmed and needed more help, however they were very polite and friendly and were doing their best in a difficult situation

Now under new ownership as of May 1st 2024, we have extended our seating both inside and out, as well as the opening hours, now open 7 days a week Mon-fri 8-3 Sat-sun 9-4 Offering a full and seasonal menu all available for eat in or takeaway, come and pay us a visit

We discovered this cafe tucked away at Rye Harbour . The owners were very friendly and told us they had only been open a few weeks . Beautiful spot and lovely freshly cooked hot and tasty cooked breakfast.Great service and reasonably priced - we wish them well for the future and we will be back !

Friendly cafe which now was much better seating outside and more of it, great coffee and it’s dog friendly. Right in Rye Harbour, great for a walk and a drink or a breakfast 🍳. Will be back soon to try a breakfast, menu looks good.

Great cafe, lovely friendly & helpful staff with good quality food & coffee at a reasonable price. Would highly recommend.

I'm sure this is a lovely place to eat but we arrived on a rainy Wednesday to find all tables taken which is fine but bearing in mind there is a drive for any other cafe it would have been nice for any of the servers just to have said hello and given a little indication of the wait. Rye Harbour means a lot to us as a family so can only be disappointed.

This is an unexpected gem. The food is really really good and the atmosphere very friendly and understated. The bubble and squeak is a must. The coffee really good too! And then there's the walk to the sea to let the food settle........ wow!

We usually go in the winter or out of season the new fishy rolls my husband is mad for Our daughter and her two small boys are on holiday at airbb in the harbour They just love it there no formality and very reasonable prices for familys . Walk along and take in the sea,air take your dog if.hes well behaved and just tuck in

We actual had a breakfast there and a lunch roll, Great service, nice cup of tea too. Proper portions. Thank you ladies.

Great breakfast, friendly service and value for money. Not been for a while but not disappointed at all.

Friendly staff, great food and fabulous coffee. Visited this weekend. Park in the free car park at Rye Harbour and walk through to this cafe (opp RNLI) . Tables inside and outside . Great friendly staff. Eatables cooked sequentially from scratch so some delay but worth the wait

Came here for a coffee and sandwich before our walk around the nature reserve. Friendly staff, affordable prices and everything made to order, so don't expect the rushed atmosphere of a Starbucks. It's a little gem of a place and I will go again on my next visit to Rye.

So delighted to visit this unique place in Rye Harbour. Friendly atmosphere, delicious food, What else do we need? Two absolutely lovely ladies make this place absolutely gorgeous. Well done. I definitely will come back.

Great food and generous cake portions. Reasonably priced tea and coffee close to the harbour. Would definitely visit again.

food was nice, but the service slow, the tables dirty and the server a bit dour. needs a bit of a clean. coffee was very good dog friendly wouldn’t bother if you are in a rush

Really lovely food. We had a scampi bap, salt and pepper squid and a portion of chips between us. Portions were generous and everything cooked to perfection, very impressed! A small investment in the decor could make it even better!

Generous portions but great quality food and coffee. Speedy, friendly service, all good. I’ll be back soon. No more to say

Delicious, fresh food. Lovely coffee and hot chocolate. Friendly, helpful staff. Specials and a selection of yummy cakes. Gluten free bread available and chips are gluten free. Best chips we've had in ages! Dog friendly.

Visited with my Grandsons for lunch. We had 2 Bacon Sandwiches and a Sausage and Bacon one. Well stuffed sandwich in large wedges of bread. Cooked to a turn. No frills such as crips or salad. Just good filling sandwich with prompt service. Wash down with a mug of tea. Great!!!

Service very slow and no tables available inside. Outside tables and chairs were wet from overnight rain but , however toasties, bacon sandwich, coffee were excellent.

The staff were friendly and helpful and the food was good! We had three full English Breakfasts (one with bacon replaced with extra sausage), sausages and chips, scrambled egg on toast and a sausage sandwich. All were freshly made, and nice and hot, and all...

We stopped here to get a coffee but were seduced by the cherry and raspberry bakewell tart that was on display with a sizeable wedge taken out of it. My wife asked me if I thought that was one portion and I joked that no,...

Wanted to try this cafe for a while and today we finally got round to visiting....all I can say is WOW!!! Greeted by the lovely waitress, couldn't make up our minds on what to order because everything sounded soooo nice! We decided to go for...

The food here is top notch. The ingredients are excellent quality and everything was delicious. The Bakewell tart was perfect.

Excellent food and service. Friendly and helpful staff. Dog friendly too. Highly recommended- with plenty of walking routes nearby.

We had been out on the excellent seal watching trip with Full Throttle Boat Tours that leave from the harbour, and when we got back decided to have lunch here. We were really lucky to get our food order in when we did, as everyone...

Great coffee, great service, fabulous carrot cake...a must if you are in Rye Harbour....service with a 😃 just what you need....

Visited in June and ordered scampi and chips. Lovely food all freshly cooked to order. Staff very pleasant. Visited in 2020 and had to eat outside so it was nice to look inside.

Stopped here following a walk from Rye town to the harbour. Very popular little cafe offering sandwich’s, cakes, breakfasts, teas and coffees. Really friendly staff who where able to accommodate my husband with Gluten Free bread for his sandwich.

Well worth cycling out to. We had crab and crayfish rolls. Delicious lunch. Plenty of seating and easy to park the bikes. Thank you

The food served it top tier restaurant quality food at very reasonable prices. I would recommend to anyone.

Went for breakfast,, and the menu for the breakfast is wrong, when you look it says bean's with breakfast,, but beans are and additional extra, but looking at the menu it looks like beans are included, but they aren't.. So needs to be changed,, beans...

We enjoyed a superb lunch here. Mackerel pâté was excellent, salt & pepper squid delicious and the homemade cod goujon brioche bun was divine. Great value, great service and lovely location by the harbour. What’s not to like?

Holy moly, this place is the shizzle! What a find. A group of us called in today for lunch needing carbs & comfort food after a heavy night. Freshly made to order breakfasts, sandwiches, wraps & baguettes, with loads of veggie / vegan options, mega...

Truly the best bacon and egg sandwich I’ve had in a long time, cooked to perfection, the egg was just slightly runny and the bacon was just right. They also had a decadent selection of cakes which I would recommend.

Tucked away near Rye Harbour, relaxed service and the best BLT I've ever eaten. I recommend going for the granary bread option.

We visited for breakfast and had a BLT & a vegetarian sausage sandwich to take away. Both were delicious on (our choice) really thick white bloomer bread. Staff were lovely & this is clearly a popular spot- with good reason!

Really good offer all round - friendly staff - food very good and reasonably priced- would definitely go back. Dog friendly

We popped in for a coffee on a Sunday, it wasn’t that busy, lovely coffee and friendly staff. We were asked afterwards if we wanted food! I think they prefer you to have food rather than just a drink but it’s a cafe and any...

Well worth a visit as the Bosun's Bite offers excellent value for money, good portions, and a menu that provides an imaginative twist on traditional favourites.

Walked in on a late Saturday morning just looking to stop and sit somewhere for a nice hot drink on a cold day. When we ordered two hot drinks the front of house staff member rolled her eyes and gave us the dirtiest look! People...

We visited this morning (16/01/2022) for an early morning breakfast. I had the bosuns breakfast and my mum had the toasted bacon and rocket toastie. All was absolutely delicious and piping hot. The staff were lovely and friendly and made sure that we had everything....

We popped in for a quick lunch and each had a BLT sandwich with best back bacon, a fried egg, a few slices of tasty tomato and some rocket salad inside two slices of sourdough toast. Strangely, this very English dish was seasoned with chipotle...

I came on Sunday the 21st of November with my friend and when we ordered the bosuns breakfast we both thought that it would come with 2 sausage and 2 bacon , fried egg plus hash brown but we both wanted mushrooms with our breakfast...

Had a lovely vegan breakfast - generous portion size and all very nice. Family member had a full English- also much enjoyed. Certainly the best breakfast we had during our stay in the area.

Decided to stop here after a lovely walk around the nature reserve. Had a coffee & a full English. Loved both. The cafe itself is lovely & simple. If I lived in Rye this would be my Place to go every weekend.

We decided to walk from rye to the harbour and did not realize how far it was , we found this wonderful little cafe there , good lovely , staff brilliant ,next time we will park closer , thank you

Called in for a cup of coffee before going for a walk in Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. The staff were friendly and welcoming and the service was efficient. The coffee was very good. We didn't have anything to eat but the food available smelt delicious;...

We have been popping in to the Bosuns Bite for quite a few years now for lunch and the staff, even when overwhelmed, have been wonderful. Unfortunately, on my last two visits in a fortnight there is a new front of house member of staff...

Whilst on holiday in Rye, popped into Bosuns Bite for brunch whilst waiting for the tide to come in so the kids could do some crabbing! Busy little place, but fast turnaround and takeaways allowed tables to become free just as we finished ordering. Youngest...

Checking the web site, which said the cafe was open at 0900, we arrived at 0910 on a Saturday morning (and we weren't the only ones as the place has a good reputation!) to be curtly told "we don't open to 0930". It would have been sufficient to just say "I'm sorry we don't open until 0930". Had the full breakfast which was excellent especially the sausages. Just a shame about the "greeting" otherwise would have been at least 4 stars!

After sitting outside deciding what to order, and then queuing behind two other families, we were rudely told there was no more service. It was 2pm. I wouldn’t mind so much if we hadn’t stood in the queue for 15 mins. A friend in our party has also already ordered before they bizarrely decided they were closing, so it really messed up the afternoon. Food looked lovely but we’ll never know.

Great place for breakfast or lunch. Super value and friendly service. Quirky decor and a perfect start for a visit to Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

Arrived after walking the dog around rye harbour , knowing the closing time was at 3 I arrived at 2 only to find the chef was going early today , so it cannot be relayed on…

Visited with my son, service was amazing and friendly and food didn’t fail to wow us too, we only had a wrap and club sandwich but ingredients were super fresh and tasty! A table next to us had food brought out and every dish looked amazing.We will defiantly be returning. Thank you

I went to Bosun's Bite for the first time the other day and the service was amazing! Everyone is highly friendly and the inside decor is fab. I had a very tasty latte, accompanied by a Falafel Wrap and a slice of homemade bakewell cake. Me and my partner had a great experience and would highly recommend to everyone. I will certainly be going again! 10/10 ⭐️

The menu was short on vegan options...decided on the vegan breakfast at 1.30 pm to be told too late...so no longer an all day breakfast. However they did conjure up a non fry up option when I asked....that being a tasty falafel wrap...duly wrapped in tin foil. I made the mistake of unwrappiing the tin foil...the wrap's end had not been folded over so the contents fell out...checking online this is not the way wraps are made.My friend had a very good tea...but served in a paper cup...this was not a takeaway meal. I had an oat milk latte...closing your eyes you would not know this was a coffee which I think says it all.Reading the other reviews it seems this place has gone down hill. It was owned by a bright faced vegetarian...maybe this explains why vegans once gave it such good reviews.

Heard from friends about Bosun bite, always looked busy when going past. We visited today, and sat outside. Staff member friendly when serving me. Ordered salt & pepper squid, with chilli sauce with salad between us, and a latte and a can of orange. We just wanted something light. The box came with six or seven pieces of squid in batter, on a bed of a few lettuce leaves, and chilli sauce. The squid was over cooked, so disappointing. The latte in small cardboard cup, but not very nice. I think the Squid for £6:00 was over priced, for what you received. I suppose it is so busy in Rye Harbour they won’t care about quality and quantity.

Breakfast menu very disappointing, used to do a light cooked breakfast but now it's only a large one.The menu has changed and not the variety that there used to be ,such a shame used to travel there for the lovely food but not now.

Popped in during the week, menu choice reduced dramatically from previous owners , prices hiked, just doesn't seem as nice as it used to be, definitely lost the lovely atmosphere it had.

Extremely friendly staff, tasty food and drinks and Covid safe what more could you want. When in Rye Harbour, this is the place to drop into for a snack.

We were staying at the rye holiday park ,which is a 5 min walk from this lovely little cafe.because of lockdown they were only doing takeaways.My daughter went and bought 4 bacon sandwiches for us all,to bring back to the lodge and Wow.The best bacon butties ever,crammed full with bacon and cooked as requested.Cannot wait for lockdown to be over,then we can frequent Bosuns regularly.Apparently their crab sandwiches are to die for too.One more on my list to try

Accidentally found this cafe but what a treat. Fast efficient service, absolutely delicious food. Will definitely use again!

My family and I are staying down in three oaks for the week so we spent the morning down at the beach after lots of walking we really wanted a hot drink and a bite to eat. We saw a sign saying that this cafe was open and I was not expecting what we experienced at all. Firstly, the cafe were happy for us to bring in our dog which was a bonus, we all had a lovely hot drink 2 hot chocolates and a milky cappuccino but the food was out of this world. I ordered the southern fried chicken wrap, it was huge and I thought I was never going to finish it but it was honestly the nicest wrap I have ever had I ate every single bite and would probably have managed another one because it was that nice. My mother ordered the crab roll and said it was incredible (I don’t like crab but it looked amazing) we all also had a cake which are made at the cafe and they were amazing. The staff were so welcoming, kind and friendly and overall our experience was incredible. We will be squeezing in another visit to this cafe before we leave as it was honestly so so good. If you haven’t been then go out of your way to go. Thank you so much ☺️

I visited today for lunch. We are currently half way through lockdown no 2. I had the amazing crab roll, that came in a box with crisps and jolly nice it was too. Friendly staff and amazing selection of cakes which I will try next time!

We love this cute place tucked away in the harbour opposite the historic lifeboat station. It was about 230 on a dull and dreary October afternoon and we hoped to grab a late snack for lunch. Although the Bosun closes at 3 o’clock this was no problem for the lovely folk in charge and the good wife ordered her favourite crab roll, while I settled for a sausage sandwich.Both the crab roll and sausage sandwich were attractively presented, fresh and delicious. I needed my serviette as I bit into the gorgeous granary bread and the merged butter and brown sauce gently oozed from it. With two thick and spicy sausages, this was a meal in bread, and it was perfect. The wife’s roll was full of fantastic crab that had no distance to travel from sea to Bosun’s Bite.If you want wholesome food at modest prices, and served with enthusiasm, then seek out this fine cafe, you won’t be disappointed.

To be fair, I can't comment on the quality of the food here, as I didn't get any! The 'service' was awful - the waitress steadfastly ignored a growing queue of hopeful customers, not even having the courtesy to explain if they were struggling to meet orders. After waiting for about 10 minutes we just gave up and went away - probably what she was hoping for to be honest!

We stopped for coffee and cake after a lovely walk. Lovely helpful and friendly staff who within 5 minutes served up mugs of steaming coffee with homemade chocolate brownies and warm homemade scone with jam and clotted cream. Delicious and excellent value.

Two types of vegan brownie and a choice of sausages for my fully vegan breakfast. They also have oat milk and dairy free spread for toast and sandwiches. Most unexpected to get a good meal to fuel me up for a walk and served by really lovely and helpful staff. Looking forward to going back.

We cycled from Sevenoaks to Rye and back stopping at Bosun’s Bite for lunch. It was the perfect place to refuel. The menu suited everyone, the service was fast and efficient, the food plentiful and the staff very welcoming. They were serving food early which meant we had no waiting issues, we sat on near by bench seats and the public toilets were within walking distance. Wouldn’t hesitate to stop there again - big thank you - full marks!

Fabulous little cafe that did the best sandwiches we’d had in ages! Thick cut, great quality bread with generous fillings- served with a small salad and a handful of crisps. Staff were fabulously friendly and helpful. Overheard a couple saying they had been in Feb and had returned for the coffee and sandwiches and could see why!

Went with a crushing hangover which my amazing Tuna cheese sandwiches sorted right out. Thank you!!!

Stopped for a takeaway coffee whilst on a bike ride in the beautiful coastal surroundings. Service was via Perspex screen which was understandable in current climate, but server was slow and grumpy, while other member of staff stood chatting at the open door alongside the hatch. Maybe this was why the server was grumpy as she was getting no help? Anyway coffee was ok and doorstep bacon sandwiches that others were consuming nearby looked really good.

Called in for a coffee on a day not long before the Covid 19 restrictions took bite. The staff were very friendly and helpful in trying times, not knowing whether they would be able to stay open or have to close. As they were openly taking such good measures to ensure that both they, and their customers, were as protected as possible (for instance, a bucket of antiseptic wipes on the table by the door wich they asked you to use before you sat down) we decided to stay for lunch. A good choice on the menu and reasonably priced. Unfortunately, only cash taken and no conveniences (there are some just a short walk away) but they are very dog friendly. No doubt, we will be back as soon as we can do so.

We popped in today, as Covid19 madness starts. The breakfast rolls of sausage and bacon and also egg, were delicious and the tea welcome. A great family run business, who we hope will be able to survive this coming shut down. We will return in happier times, and bring our dog, Groucho! Good luck guys xx

Quirky and like something from the 1950's - cash only, no toilets (walk 100 yards down the road to the public toilets) and instant coffee! Food is good though but, having grown up in the austere 50's, it's not really my sort of place. I can see how it is popular with others, though.

Stumbled upon this little gem today whilst visiting the nearby lifeboat station. Very friendly service, quirky interior and very nice well presented fresh food. Have gluten free and soya milk options too. Will defo pop in again if I ever visit Rye again!

Went for lunch here today ( Thursday Feb 6th ) after a lovely dog walk in Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. Warm and welcoming - charming and friendly server - thankyou! - and so nice our doggie was welcome . We had prawn sandwiches ( freshly cut bread) which were served with crisps and a really nice little salad and a cappuccino and filter coffee - all delicious. Although we’ve lived in the area 8 years - never been here before - now we’ve discovered it will be visiting again - the fish and chips looked yummy!

We went for coffee and food, my wife arrived with the kids before me as I was running. The lady was unhelpful and rude. No please or thank you and sullen. I arrived and we left right away instead of having lunch. Generally very poor service and ignorant staff.

We only called in for coffee as we had already eaten lunch so cannot comment on the food. The coffee, however, was freshly made and was tasty. The two ladies were very friendly and welcoming and were happy to serve us our coffee even though they were about to close. Another bonus is that it is dog friendly.

We popped in on a very wet and windy Tuesday in January to find this little place warm and surprisingly busy. We took a table and ordered at the counter: two Full English breakfasts, each with tea. The staff are friendly and atmosphere causal and relaxed. The teas arrived first, shortly followed by two piping hot breakfasts. With high quality local ingredients, it was all perfectly cooked. It was so delicious that I could have eaten it again! It’s good value for money and very highly recommended.

The smell of bacon emanating from this cafe is enough to test any vegetarian. Great,reasonably priced food served by friendly staff. Food is cooked to order so can be a little slow when busy....but just sit back,relax and enjoy the wait. The cafe is near to the Rye Harbour Sailing Club and opposite the RNLI boathouse, so plenty of boats and dinghies to watch on the channel.

This is a good cafe for breakfasts and cakes and reasonably priced but is nothing exceptional when compared with alternative venues. The inside of the cafe is rather tired and requires renovation. Friendliness of service depends upon who is providing it.

We came here over Christmas with the dog prior to going on a walk on Camber Sands. Excellent full English and sausage sanwich. Good portion size. My only criticism is the place is quaint but very small, so it felt very crowed and tables are close to one another. It was very busy and queuing to order then to pay the bill was a bit of a pain, but all things considered worth a visit.

On the strength of numerous positive reviews wrt the gluten free options on offer we decided to have lunch at Bosun’s bite. However, on arrival and making enquiries, we were told that they had decided during a busy spell earlier that day to use their only dedicated fryer on gluten containing products which would rule out having gluten free chips. We were initially told that they had gluten free sausages available, however they also clarified that they would have to cook them in a fryer that had been used to cook gluten containing foods - so not gluten free. The only option they could provide us with was a jacket potato, which is far from the options advertised on the walls and those enjoyed by other previous customers. Hugely disappointing. They made no apologies and offered no other solutions (eg cooking the sausages in a frying pan!) As a family with a child suffering from coeliac disease we had no choice but to take our custom elsewhere. Finding somewhere else that could cater for gluten free was no mean feat given the relatively isolated location of Bosuns bite and our plans for lunch followed by a walk around the nature reserve were consigned to an afternoon tea in Rye when we eventually managed to find somewhere suitable.

We had taken a long walk around Rye Nature Reserve and rocked up at 2.30pm on Christmas Eve with a very wet dog and muddy wellies. We offered to sit outside. We were given an incredibly warm welcome and invited in. Husband had fish and chips - freshly cooked, enormous portion. I had jacket spud with mushrooms. Tiny cafe, good food, dog friendly. What more do you need in the middle of winter.

It’s been a little while since our last visit, since the same; friendly service, generous well priced and local produce breakfast offered. A good variety , great value.

What a great cafe. Eclectic comes to mind with it's brown paper bags with menu items on them decorating one wall. I just wanted tea and a snack. My 'snack' I chose was a tunas salad sandwich. It was huge doorstop white bread, excellent tuna mix plus crisps and sald. So much for only wanting a snack. Lot's choice from breakfast to lunch

Took our Grandson in for lunch. Very friendly staff. Great value food. We had fish and chips which we shared with 3 1/2 year old Grandson. He loved it and also made friends with a number of dogs brought in by other customers. Highly recommended. Great walk down to beach after.

it's in a nice spot down by the water close to the RNLI station - so beware service may be a bit sparse if there's a shout on as the staff are all volunters

Very busy ages to get served as the poor lady was trying to serve wash up & clear the tables no gf sausages but advertise gf breakfast other lady cooking as all freshly cooked when food came my gf poached eggs on toast & bacon the bread was cut in 4 triangles & wasn't very toasted also hubbie breakfast not that good shame really as had they had more staff might of been alot better also had to wait quite a while to pay won't be returning

Another visit to my fav place for breakfast. All freshly cooked everything is so tasty. The granary bread is lovely. would highly recommend this place. Dogs are welcome x