Cornerhouse Cafe in Maidstone

Cozy restaurant with a vintage shop on the top floor.

Lovely little cafe (pretty much the only one in the village), in a gorgeous historic building. You can sit inside and outside (with dogs allowed only outside). Apple pie was gorgeous!

Absolutely discussed with how the owner/manager spoke and treated my wife, son and our baby. We have Been to the cafe a few times, couldn't have faulted the coffee or food, until, my wife went to the bakers opposite, and grabbed a cake with my son, sat outside with the baby and sent my son to grab a coffee and coke from the cafe. Was met with a rude man saying you cannot eat this here... understandably and stopped, and waited for her coffee and coke, My son being a little cheeky at 9 continued to try and sneak a few bites of his treat, and the owner came out and spoke to them like dirt! And asked them leave, my wife in tears walked off!! With the children. I thought lenham was a lovely community where we could enjoy all what it offered but we will not be going back there again!!

If i could rate this place lower, I would!! I had an horrific experience, starting with a gust of a foul stench of an employee’s breath in my face, while being pressured to order as soon as I sat down, while being visibly annoyed when i politely said i needed 5 minutes. Following this i was faced with a foul mannered, snarky women who i presumed was the boss, as she seemed to be ordering her employees around rudely! i can’t imagine working in a place like this would be pleasant or humane. Not to mention one of the male employees foul BO stretch, putting me of my putrid food, embellished with a few tossed crisps, displayed carelessly! Employees were being rushed of there Feet while it looked to be the bosses husband was outside smoking vape!! Overall, the poor service, unappetising food and foul mouth angry faced boss gave me an awful experience and I will not be returning!!!

Disappointed Supposed to be open till 4pm, arrived 3:25pm to be told rather bluntly that they've just closed so wouldn't serve us despite there being at least three tables of people still in there with drinks and food. Trying to support local businesses but some of them clearly don't want our support!

W've had a nice breakfast. Vegetarian was super! Nice people who are helpfull. The only downside is that it's a bit cold.

This cafe has always been my mum and dad's local. We lost my mum last year and since then, the staff have taken my dad under their wing - which I thank them for. I can 100% recommend their homemade soup, chilli jacket potatoes and egg mayo baguettes - yummy. This cafe is loved by locals too. Xx

Authentic atmosphere in a nice English village...

Please please start using real butter or at the least a decent spread, the last few times I've been in, the food has been ruined by the dreadful spread you use....

Absolutely awful I can't believe it happened, my 5 year old boy was desperate for the toilet so popped in to use as was always able to and knows no different only to be met as he came out of the toilet by the man who works in the cafe with his arms on his hip towering in the door staring at him and told him he can't use the toilet! This man not only was scary to my 5 year old that it made him cry but he was also incredibly rude to me. As a local and who family use this cafe alot we will not be returning and I will be tell people how he treats children Absolutely mortified it made me feel sick and my son so upset and confused. There is a way to talk to children this place obviously isn't child friendly and the way he was just staring at my son as he came out of the toilet and didn't speak for a few seconds really creeped me out.

Beware, this place only takes cash....very old fashioned values that are concerning!!!!

Sadly I would not return to this cafe despite the pretty location The owner was unhelpful and rude with a bad attitude.

The last time we visited Lenham we had no cash so had to forego any refreshments as that was the only choice. On Monday 25 September we decided to try again and bingo - Credit Cards were now accepted so we visited the Corner House Café. However, was it us (tired and desperately in need of refreshments)? or did we expect too much or did we arrive at the wrong time (should there be a wrong time?) as it was not a good experience, we just did not feel very welcome or that our custom was valued. The food choice seemed good and the coffee arrived quickly but after waiting for almost an hour my wife’s Vegan wrap choice left a lot to be desired and my cheese toastie had far much gooey cheese with not enough tomato. For the first time (perhaps) I wasn’t able to finish my meal. My wife really wanted a tomato toastie but even though the sign said all food fresh & made to order she couldn’t have that. They were not really full meals so why did it take so very long? It was most unfortunate that the young lady spilt a jug of milk all over the table (and some over my shoe) but some better expression of regret would have been welcomed – crying over spilt milk comes to mind. It will be a long time before we are back in Lenham again.

We go in here quite often for a coffee & sandwich as we pass it on our walk.Today I ordered a cream tea- the tea was very weak and I asked for another T-Bag.Can’t believe they charged me £1 for an extra T-Bag.Their loss as I would usually give a tip but I won’t in the future

Poor value for money. Very sadly after coming here for a few years we won’t be returning. We decided to take a family member here for an afternoon tea. It was so expensive…for a pot of tea for x3 and only x3 plain scones and my partner had a salad the bill came to just under £40. Crazy prices for just a pot of tea and 3 scones, there wasn’t much jam or cream either. Sorry to give negative feedback but this is too expensive for what we received.

Handy little cafe by the square with outside seating, with some humourless and odd staff. They have Cheese and Chuntney sandwiches, they have Ham and Tomato sandwiches (all made by hand from what I can see), yet if you want a Cheese and Tomato sandwich it involves a board meeting which comes to the conclusion you can but it will cost an additional £1.00. Anyway, it was very nice, served with a small garnish and some chips.

Ordered a mocha however it was so sweet I was only able to have a few sips. The bagel however was soft and lots of creamy cheese which is really nice. I had the salmon bagel and it was nice. Edit review : went back for brunch had the mocha again but this time asked for half sugar and it was perfect . Again had the salmon bagel was still really nice .

I came in today for breakfast with my nephew and sister in law and was very disappointed that there was no option for breakfast so we got two sandwiches and a baguette 2 coffee and a fruit shoot. The baguette was very hard to bite felt like I was chewing wood of a stick so was unable to eat it you also get a little salad on the side the cucumber was very dry like it had been sat for a long period of time. Also a staff member what I can only presume was the owner was quit rude in the way he spoke and not very welcoming. Overall £44.80 was extortionate for 3 sandwiches 3drinks and 2 scones would defo not recommend and will not be visiting again. When paying I bought up the fact that the bread was hard to eat and he just ignored me.

Good food and lovely village cafe atmosphere. Would recommend but you may struggle to find a table as it’s a fairly small cafe, most likely for to the old building it is in.

Toasted sandwiches like doorsteps. 👍👍👍👍Brilliant. 12.11.22. Once again, sandwiches that fill you up. Photos say it all, even the empty ones.

A great spot for cyclists. Plenty of outdoor seating, and a wide selection of coffee and cake. What more does a cyclist need?

Excellent. Generous portion and good value in a charming location.

Quaint cafe in the heart of Lenham village. This cafe is built in a 14th century listed building and as a result adds some real character to the café. Serves a range of food from bacon baps to cream teas. The cake in the picture was a devilish salted caramel sponge cake washed down with a coffee Vienna and latte. A favourite place for cyclists and locals but a warm welcome given to newcomers.

Great service, nice food, lovely atmosphere

I enjoyed my visit to this village. Cake and coffee really nice. Friendly people.

Lovely character cafe. Good food at reasonable prices. Staff are very friendly.

We came in for lunch but didn't have much time so the lady went out of her way to ensure our lunch was made up quickly and not only that it tasted pretty good too. We went away, fed, watered and happy.

We stopped late afternoon with my son and we’re so impressed by the selection of our favourite cakes! We all chose different ……..coffee and walnut was so fresh and moist with beautiful buttercream filling , just what I wanted. The coffee came in excellent cups, mug shaped so it stayed hot, (not those awful wide cups that are hard to drink out of.) Never been there before but would def go back, maybe for a breakfast or lunch. Highly recommend this place. Well done ladies!

Very nice place to have cake and coffee good price

Came in today with my mum and daughter. No hot food available unless you had booked and only a choice of 2 sandwiches which was very dry and tasteless! How can you run a cafe on no food ! Very sad how much it’s gone downhill from previous owners

Excellent cafe great food and drinks extremely helpful and polite great atmosphere..and it is worth checking out up stairs in the antique shop it's breath taking..

Always frozen veg, yuk! Coffee is nice but top price.

Quaint Tudor beamed coffee shop. Very friendly staff, great food at reasonable prices. Loved it.

Food was lovely and staff very friendly.

Lovely people, food presented nicely. Only downside is they are very slow, apart from that it's a lovely little cafe.

Food simply awesome, Biddies cider, fantastic staff perfect. Definitely worth a visit.

Called in here while out cycling, nice food and friendly service, well worth a visit. We will call in again.

A lovely cafe, excellent service, great cake.

Good service, good food, lovely atmosphere

Lovely little tea shop with a fabulous antique shop above.

Amazing place, lovely brekkie and toasted sandwich, came all the way from Cornwall to try the toasted sandwich, highly recommend this place

What a find! As someone who grew up in this lovely village, it was a special experience for me and my kids to visit the Cornerhouse. Excellent service, top class coffee and the most indulgent hot chocolate made for a visit we’ll never forget. We’ll be back to try the selection of cakes in future!

Charming, friendly,obliging,great coffee good food,recommended. I would recommend booking due to social distancing and minimal staff. Worth It!

Brilliant and friendly team and service. Best cheese and Tomato Toastie for miles! Excellent coffee and a great spot to sit and watch the world (well Lenham) go by. My only complaint is those 'orrible Lichfields' catering packs of jam!!!

We arrived as the last rays of sunshine were available in Lenham the Cornerhouse Cafe looked inviting but we had to wait until a table became available,. The cakes looked fantastic but we wanted iced coffee and a local cider in the sun. Both were provided and even though they were about to close a second was offered while they cleared up around us yet without making us feel unwelcome. As we left I suggested to the owner we needed to open the wine and share Italian meat but that’s in another life. If you find yourselves near Lenham go to this lovely cafe I have a feeling it’s all things to all people 😎

Hopefully just got them on a bad day, but waited so long for service, that we left before being attended to. Oh dear.

Very poor quality breakfast. Everything was microwaved and tasteless. The eggs were powdered. We didn’t enjoy and wouldn’t recommend. Server was nice and polite but food needs serious attention.

The coffee was very good. They also sell packets of their own ground coffee. Friendly welcome in a quaint old building.

We had missed coffee at lunch - and needed a caffeine hit - and were looking forward to cake! The owner accommodated us quickly and easily - with tables outside and a cosy table inside. The coffee was good and the selection of cakes were fresh and delicious - all made by a lady who lives in the town.

Loving the takeaway menu and social distancing tea room. Thoroughly enjoy my visits here after a long dog walk. Friendly, chatty owners with excellent cooking skills, yummy.

Lovely meal, very reasonably priced, nice selection of food, nice surroundings & atmosphere. Would recommend a meal here.

We called in here while walking the Pilgrm's Way, hungry after a long and quite cold morning's walk. We had assumed we'd have a sandwich and a cup of tea, but noticed soup on the menu so went for that. There were two varieitied on offer, both vegetarian, which was a treat. My husband went for the leek and potato while I opted for the celeriac and apple. Both were very good, ideal for warming us up. I enjoyed my pot of tea, and my husband enjoyed a coffee. As he is a coffee geek, who is very picky about drinking coffee out, the fact he thought it was good is high praise indeed.If I lived locally I'd be popping in here regularly.

A friend and I were peckish having driven down from Norfolk, and we decided to find somewhere to have some lunch. We found this lovely little village and this pretty little café in the centre. It is not expensive, just middle of the range, with a good variety of meals. All very simple but adequate.

Visited the Corner House cafe for relaxing cup of tea and fruit scone. Atmosphere was friendly welcoming and very pleasant. Whenever I visit Lenham l will add another visit to the Corner House cafe a must

A well earned break while walking in the beautiful garden of England Lenham is a picturesque village which is well worth a visit Thus cafe is a wonderful historic find with lovely food of generous portions The staff are rely nice Worth a visit

In one of Lenham's oldest buildings, this café is great for tea and cake, or lunch. They serve soup, stews, pies and liver and bacon, sandwiches etc. They don't do chips. You can sit outside - great for after a dog walk and popular with cyclists. Afterwards, make sure you have a look round the antique shop upstairs.