Courtside Cafe in Isle of Wight

this was my first time here and i had breakfast, but this was the best breakfast by far, there was plenty food which was tasty and hot, the service was friendly and there was a lovely atmosphere in the cafe, lovely views of the solent and toilets were clean, i will be using this cafe again

Sweet little place just tucked away in Ryde, a couple of minutes from the high street. Simple table and chairs arrangement overlooking the tennis courts, plus it has a nice garden. Good for something different and off the beaten track.

Great breakfast and friendly staff. 5 stars all round 😋

Always friendly and good food Lovely to sit outside on a nice day

Excellent views across The Solent Excellent food Fully licensed,

Love this little gem in Ryde. The food is fabulous from home made cakes, full english breakfast, soups and sandwiches and the best Sunday lunches. In a lovely location overlooking the tennis courts and the solent beyond - its friendly and welcoming atmosphere makes this a lovely place for a coffee and cake or a lovely lunch. And they are fully licensed 😀

We went for an Indian evening special event. The food was delicious and hot with excellent portion sizes. The staff are friendly and helpful. Very reasonably priced too. Highly recommended.

Wonderful Sunday roast including delicious spiced apple crumble

Lovely afternoon tea. Very friendly.

Fab-u-lous! We had a delicious Sunday lunch for 4. All home cooked to perfection.. Pork, Turkey and 2 nut roasts. Lots of veg, lashings of gravy, roasties and Yorkshire pud. Followed by fruit crumble, marmalade bread and butter pudding and a generous amount of custard . Full on yummy!

Amazing value, freshly cooked breakfasts and daily specials board for lunches. The friendly, helpful staff are very obliging and cater for Veggies & Vegans too, just ask! We always end our meal with a delicious coffee, never disappointed. This is a relaxed eatery overlooking the 5 tennis courts Open 10-4pm and extended into Thursday evenings. Watch out for special themed events such as French, Spanish, Greek or Mexican evenings with a fixed price 3 course meal, and it is licensed as well. We eat there at least once a week, it is a real treat for us.

Fantastic food and fabulous setting.

Great food at reasonable prices

Lovely, friendly cafe overlooking the tennis courts and the sea. We usually come every week while oldest child plays tennis. The staff are really friendly & always make extra allowances for my youngest, I cannot speak highly enough of them.

Delicious breakfast with good service in very pleasant surroundings

We walked up and down the High Street in Monday bank holiday, looking for a nice place to stop for good coffee and a cooked breakfast.... Finally resorted to looking on TripAdvisor for a place that's was open, and recommended..... Here it is.... We wouldn't have found it as it was on a back street....BUT, we received great quality, perfectly cooked breakfast, with very friendly and professional staff. Couldn't fault it.... Thanks guys, wishing you a good luck for the season.

Secret jem of cafe located in tennis club offering refreshments, snacks and lunches. Small and friendly with garden overlooking tennis courts and Solent views. Some late night openings, IE pizza or burger specials. Fully licensed, good food and friendly service. Local parking in St Thomas Street public car park.

The Courtside Cafe was up to its normal high standard, warm greetings, excellent service and food all very welcome on a cold winter day. Thanks Al Nic and Gordon .

Lovely atmosphere, great position, super food and fantastic people. ❤️

Fabulous secluded cafe in a beautifully manicured English country garden setting with views over the tennis courts and Solent beyond. Reasonably priced with excellent service. Thank you!

The staff were so friendly they were very busy and we had to wait a while but it was so worth it the seafood ploughman’s (I had) and cheese and ham ploughman’s (my husband had) was absolutely delicious the amount of food we had was unbelievable it was so reasonable in price. All the cakes looked amazing we had scones a bit later we just sat and enjoyed the garden watched some tennis.

Just had full English with the grandchildren. It was cooked to perfection and they all ate it all up. Thank you.

This coffee shop has a very limited range of food, and the service can be a bit slow, but its clean and tidy.

Love this cafe - great to pop into for coffee and cake or for lunch or afternoon tea. Couple of pics to demonstrate the quality - afternoon tea for 7 and a solo lunch of mackerel salad. Food made to order so you may need to wait if its busy but it's well worth it :)

Didnot not know this gem existed until we were handed a flyer at Ryde Pride Parade. I am a chocoholic and the hot chocolate served is made with Venezualan chocolate, not powder and as I am dairy free I was thrilled that they serve soya. The coffee is also of a very high quality. All cakes and scones are homemade and they also served an excellent dairy free carrot and orange. They serve breakfast and light lunches. It is spotlessly clean. The staff are very friendly, chatty and helpful. I cannot praise it highly enough.

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This is a great place for a panini, smoothie or lovely afternoon tea. Service friendly. It takes a while to get the food up but I really like this hidden gem.

Met friends for lunch and had a great time. Good choice and everything tasted very good, well presented and fairly priced. Staff couldn't be more helpful. Only thing that stopped it getting a 5 was that one plate of hot food arrived a good 10 minutes before the others.

We had a voucher for soup and sandwich and had no idea where this cafe was. We found it tucked behind the tennis courts. It seems to serve the club members predominantly but there was a good range of snacks on the menu. The place is bright and cheerful with a nice warm fire and things for the kids to play with. Unfortunately there was a limited menu on the voucher deal and they had run out of some of the options. Pleasant snack for reasonable price but probably not a place that you would venture to find unless you are using the other facilities.

This was our first visit and we were all very impressed with the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. Care was taken to ask about how we wanted our food prepared and service was excellent. We have booked to have the Christmas which we are all looking forward to.

With so many choices on the menu and if you ask the staff they can adapt most things as made on site. The vegan cheese toasties with basil are my favourite. Stunning cafe and the staff couldn't be nicer.

A lovely colourful place overlooking he tennis club. Claire was very welcoming and the grub was top notch. It's only small so you could miss it. Hope you find it soon

Very welcoming cafe with friendly staff. Nothing too much trouble. Good selection of cakes and the menu looked inviting.

Visited at lunchtime today food was ordered by 1.10pm at 1.40 we asked where our food was as had to be back at work by 2pm were told it was sorted and would be with us soon. We were still waiting at 1.48 in the end we received a refund as would not have had time to have eaten it. Had to rush and by a sandwich in the local shop before rushinng back to work.

Popped in for a coffee. A lovely welcome from the friendly lady behind the counter.

This cafe is set right next to Union Street in Ryde and is minutes from the main shops and the Esplanade and station. You can see the sea on the horizon and overlook grass and tennis courts so a lovely location. They have a great cafe menu with all the favourites and at a very reasonable price. The staff are friendly and is the best kept secret in Ryde. They have toys and books for children and on a sunny day you can sit on the lawns. You get to it from Union Street either by walking through the arcade or the pathway next to Yelfs Hotel. Well worth the visit.

The cafe is located by Ryde Mead tennis club with lots of seating both inside and outside. There are many delicious and gluten free options both cakes and if you fancy a sandwich. The cakes are homemade and the brunch/lunch menu has something for everyone.

First time at this tucked away little cafe. It won't be my last. Cheese and onion toastie was divine. Never tasted better.

Many thanks to Courtside Cafe for preparing such an amazing afternoon tea for our family celebration. The sandwiches, cakes and other treats were really top quality and nothing was too much trouble for the staff to make our visit brilliant, including for the children with the lovely relaxed cafe and games available. Would definitely recommend this cafe and the afternoon tea especially.

Absolutely brilliant. Excellent service with very friendly staff. Able to sit and watch others play tennis while you can relax with a lovely view to the sea. First visit, will definitely return and recommend. Ryde Isle of Wight.

Have visited several times over past year. Bright and colourful cafe serving drinks and light lunches. Reasonable prices, friendly staff. Recommend.

We go along to the courtside a couple of times per month for either breakfast or lunch.

Lovely little cafe, brightly decorated, clean and tidy, tucked away off the main streets so we found it by accident, everything freshly prepared so don't go if you are in a hurry, we had different toasted sandwiches and they really were the best we'd had!

Would recommend this little cafe thoroughly. Made to feel really welcome and nothing was too much trouble for the staff who were very friendly and helpful.

Love coming here for a laid back brunch or afternoon tea. This small but friendly and accommodating cafe is nicely out the way behind the hustle and bustle of Union street. All the food is made to order, the bacon and sausages are all from the island and really tasty. And once you’ve finished you can watch the energetic tennis players burn off the calories for you.

Booked table for 4 people for 1pm. Ordered straightaway, drinks arrived 15 minutes later, only one other table of people inside and a few outside. Food arrived for 2 of it party at 2.20pm and the other 2 at 2.50pm. 1 hour 50 minutes wait in total, ridiculous. Food then had to be rushed as we only had 2 hours parking, which should have been more than enough. The staff were lovely but seemed oblivious of the time. It wasn't even busy. Avoid unless you just want tea and cakes

waited 35 minutes for a toasted sandwich and my daughter had eaten her scrambled egg before mine arrived as we both have hour for lunch it was then 1 .45 so had to take mine with me back to work the cafe was not busy only 5 other people there shame need to give quicker service for local workers

Lovely view, lovely staff, lovely food. I'm vegan and whilst they didn't have a vegan meal, they were more than happy to do me swaps and change their cooking methods to accommodate me and my fussy request lol and they were so fantastic.

This place was difficult to find, but we found it!

On holiday from Suffolk, asked a local lady where she recommended for coffee, she said Courtside Cafe. We found it, sat outside, had lovely coffee and ordered snack lunch for 4. Did wait a little while as all food is freshly prepared. Well worth the wait as food was excellent . Def recommend.

What a super place this is! 20 of us descended for afternoon tea and the staff honestly could not do enough for us. The price includes any hot drinks you want and such a filling selection of delicious cakes and sandwiches. The small team were making everything fresh so we had a little wait for the food but honestly it was worth it! Thank you for a lovely experience!

The food is exceptional, the afternoon teas amazing!! The staff go above and beyond to help and give you a wonderful time. A gorgeous place to go for any special Occasion or just some tea and cake!

Had two lovely breakfasts. Lovely grub great service. Since been back for wonderful home made cake and frape and coffeer. Yum. Great views across the solent too. 👍🏼

If you love good coffee and lovely cake in a friendly atmosphere then this is the place. Their afternoon tea is scrummy..Dog friendly too..

Had the most wonderful afternoon tea at the Courtside Cafe. Lovely savoury finger sanwiches with a variety of fillings, scones & cream, delightful little cakes, chocolate mousse & the best Pannal cotta with malibu lime I have ever tasted.Nice bright surroundings & a warm welcome..what more could you ask. Go and try for yourself.. I shall certainly add it to my favourites list.

This cafe is situated next to the tennis courts in Church Lane at Ryde.

Finding a little gem of a cafe in ryde with great sea views and home made cakes we took mum for a gin on Mother’s Day. Claire was lovely and friendly and couldn’t do enough to even accommodate the dog for treats!

I visited this little cafe this morning with a friend for coffee and cake. We were made to feel very welcome. The cakes were excellent, the coffee perfect and the venue was colourful, warm and very clean. The lunchtime menu is also very inviting and we will definitely revisit. I am very glad we have found this little gem. There are also some rather splendid views across the Solent.

This small cafe, situated next to the tennis courts in Church Lane is tucked away from view, but well worth finding! The food is home made. The quiche is highly recommended.

A really warm and friendly welcome to us plus our dog. Food excellent ... homemade soup and great prices,plus wonderful views across the Solent. We shall certainly return again.

Lovely cafe... ..superb sandwiches, great stews, fabulous cakes all with beautiful views! Friendly staff excellent prices!

We visit this friendly cafe regularly and have always been very pleased with the lovely food we’ve had.

Popped in again Saturday lunchtime. Everything cooked to order but worth waiting for. We ordered "Coaches Ham, Cheese and Dijon mustard toastie" and a double bacon and double sausage bap. Both delicious whilst sitting in the window looking over the tennis courts and further out to the Solent. A warm peaceful haven after a busy morning shopping. Followed by a pot of Earl Grey Tea with lemon and additional hot water provided without having to ask. Our new "go to place" when in Ryde.

Really friendly light and airy cafe at the side of the tennis courts in Church Lane. Excellent coffee, cakes etc nothing too much trouble for the lovely staff. Big car park hadn't nearby.

Soup, sandwich and a cup of tea or coffee for 2 for £10. Great value and had to bring some of the sandwiches home in a doggy bag for tea tonight. Soup was delicious, I had pea, ham and pear - think my friend had stilton and celery (whatever it was, it was great so we tried each other`s). Then the sandwiches, well I had to have bacon, brie and cranberry and my friend had ham and mustard. All with a mug of coffee and all for just £10.

What a lovely hidden gem this cafe is. The food is excellent and at a very good price and the coffee is some of the best I have tasted. The staff are very friendly and it feels like you have popped round to a friend's for lunch. When the weather is good, the view across to Portsmouth and the Solent is amazing and it's a must for tennis players. Highly recommended.

We had a wonderful brunch at the courtside cafe. Wonderful value, amazing food, games for the children and very thoughtful and friendly service. The children voted it the best cafe in the world and the adults agreed!

They do the yummiest bacon baps ever here! Great omelettes too and a range of different specials. Reasonable prices, good views over the Solent, this place is a hidden gem :)

Went with friends and had coffee and a lovely cheese scone - all homemade. However, they are now doing "specials" on Tuesdays and Thursday for meals with a dessert too for a really good price. Definitely going to go and give that a try. Really clean, friendly and disabled access too.

Today we have enjoyed a delicious afternoon tea at the Courtside Cafe, where a good variety of finger sandwiches and yummy home made cakes etc were beautifully presented, and looked very appetizing. There are lovely views to the Solent, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The brightly coloured furniture and crockery only add to the charm of this hidden gem, and I look forward to my next visit to try other home-made fare.

We tried the Courtside cafe for the first time today and was pleasantly surprised. The food was good quality with a good array of light bites and a good selection of paninis and sandwiches. We also tried the smoothies and shakes and the coffee was good too. The setting is serene with lovely views over the Solent and there is a nice outside area to soak up the sun or watch the tennis. A good place to go with kids too as they have colouring books and games inside or they can hire tennis rackets for a quick games whilst you enjoy the food...or the peace :)

I had a fantastic Smoothie, very different. They are always changing their menu`s and always do snacks that are a "bit different", but that`s why is so nice to go to.

Great food, lovely coffee amazing views and lovely atmosphere. What more can I say! Would definitely recommend the afternoon tea (make sure you book for this) or the fajita panini.

We booked for afternoon tea for a treat, and was it just! One of us needed gluten free, but they did everything to accommodate us and the finger sandwiches, assorted cakes, scones, meringues, fruit, panna cotta, were all perfect, and it was a joy to be able to sit outside in the sun watching the tennis for the afternoon as we ate. Will certainly be going back.

This is a great addition to the cafe scene in Ryde! Set at Ryde Mead tennis club the cafe is open to all - with a tranquil atmosphere and a broad view of the Solent. Replete with tangerine and lime-green chairs and napkins, a friendly welcome is assured.