Don Juan in Canterbury

Make sure to get here when they have turned on their barbecue and enjoy a good cocktail while waiting for a lovely plate of food

I queued up behing one customer and when my turn came to order , I was ignored. There are two serving windows and the owner knew I was as we made eye contact, after about 10 minutes, with other customers coming and going, I simply walked away and vowed never ever to purchase anything there again. My wife and I are both disabled . As far as I am concerned they dont exist

So lovely. Train delayed but so happy as we found this place. Lovely empanadas and Malbec and happy service. Gracias. ...

Do make the effort and have a drink and /or bite to eat at this excellent, Latin American Cafe. It’s a little off the main drag, in Dane John Gardens, but still close to the city centre, in a nice park, just below a section of the old city wall. It’s offers something different and really special In just a few years , the Don Juan Cafe has become a regular Canterbury fixture, a popular place to gather especially when the weather is fine. It’s open all year round , from Tuesday to Sunday. There are with tables next to the kiosk and a heater for the cold weather: outdoor seating in the park for when the weather is kinder than it was today. On this very cold, miserable afternoon, I enjoyed a fabulous, warming hot chocolate . The Latin American coffee is very good too, but I really needed a hot choc today. Don Juan is licensed and the Caribbean Hot Chocolate with added rum is highly recommended. A selection of wine cider and lagers are also available as well as sangria, ice cold homemade lemonade in the Summer. The food menu varies from day to day but usually include superior proper burgers and tenderised, chicken Milanese in a bun; delicious home made empanadas are also available, daily, with or without a meat filling. The side orders of chips and home made tapa and their own special ,spicy sauces are delectable .Service is friendly and the atmosphere, fun: there is always a very danceable salsa soundtrack on the speakers.

We were drawn to the little black hut by the great Latin music, and amazed by the range of food and drink on offer.....pork belly stew and rum cocktails to hot chocolate and pastry...this will cheer up winter no end!!

This little establishment is such a gem in the middle of the Dane John garden. We tried the spinach and beef empanadas, both were delicious and the burger was excellent - beef patty was very juicy and the bread crispy.

Wow!! what a find!! Happened on this place by chance. Great setting in Dane John gardens. Great park setting, Food 10/10. service ditto, prices ditto. Chicken empanadas, deliciously tasty!

Fantastic hidden gem in Canterbury! Great food and fab service. Highly recommend a visit if you’re nearby.

This is an amazing place to eat and drink. The food is out of this world. The staff are friendly and accommodating. This is my favourite place to stop and eat and have a nice coffee. Couldn't recommend it highly enough.

What a lovely evening. The bar was closing but they stayed open for us. What's not to love about sitting in a sunny park eating tapas and drinking San Miguel. The owner Guillermo and his partner Mick were an absolute delight. We had a splendid evening (+fireworks)

Canterbury Food Festival this weekend in the Dane John Gardens so lots of stalls offering a wide variety of food. Don Juan is the permanent cafe in the gardens and the barbecue smelled delicious so we opted for the steak baguette with chimmichurri and fresh sardines with bread plus a side order of chips. All the food was cooked to order and was excellent....tender, succulent rib eye and lovely, fresh, well - seasoned sardines. At £26 in total we felt it was good value.

Guillermo is an excellent griller and very friendly . The prices are reasonable. The place in the park very nice. I,ll come back.

Really nice and unique place, they have mojitos and homemade sangria and lemonade accompanied of a great music and environment. Really enjoy in this place with concerts on Saturdays and bbq normally on the weekends, people are very kind and attentive. The environment is really friendly. Really enjoyed

Excellent ribs, very friendly staff! A lovely lunch in the park at one sunny day. A place to remember. Next time we visit Canterbury we certainly come back.

I have had good experiences of this eatery before so it is with some surprise I find myself writing this review. The owner is a great guy but whoever was on cook duty today their attitude stinks. The girl on the till and servery was lovely. It was just the lackadaisical guy doing the cooking. I ordered the Mexican beans for £,8.50 and waited and waited and waited...about 25-30 minutes no information - eventually after other orders are being processed (put in after mine). I am told 'its on the way' - 15 minutes later I tell them I have to go and the food is dumped unceremoniously in front of me. A niggardly portion of beans with half of the portion box taken up by tortilla chips.. These are ingredients that cost pence to produce. But it wasn't just the portion size and cost that upset me. It was the attitude of the person who dropped them onto the counter in front of me. So if you brave the stall over the weekend be prepared to wait and wait and wait...

Perfect coffee, the most amazing churro's I have ever eaten light, crispy with the best chocolate dip. Great finish to our day, thank you.

The D.Juan cafe is a treat. Great coffee, churros and Latin American bites at their best. The Don himself is a great patron... and sympathetlic to customers who need a back to their chalir..

This is one of those places you stubble upon and it really makes a trip. Superb food and drink and great atmosphere.

It doesn't matter if you come for a coffee, Caribbean chocolate with rum or a quick share bite for 2 the quality is alway perfect, food is fresh and tasty and "El Padron" is super friendly. On top of everything the music travels tou to...

Tea just to my liking because he asked! Empanadas 6min wait. Great music. Hot and very tasty food! It was a toss up between here and a supermarket lunch on the go. A 15 min break in the park won. Perfect……

I really like this place 🙂 very cool and positive vibe!! Yummy quality fresh food! And super fun owner! I can't wait to go and visit again!

We have visited this take away many time over the last 6 years. Every time we eat there it is perfection. I hope that we enjoy many more year there. A* food and drink

Saw this place on Trip Advisor and loved the sound of South American cuisine in the park. I am pleased to report that Don Juan did not disappoint. We had Empanadas, Nachos with Beans and Choripan (home made sausage) and all were very tasty. The...

Don Juan offers great food, drinks (esp. coffee) with charming service at excellent value. Makes visiting Dane John Gardens a must for all visitors!

Discovered this fabulous Latino café in the Dane John Gardens in Canterbury, during the lockdown. Excellent coffee, good food and friendly happy service. Which is what we all need right now. When the first lockdown ended, Friday night was wine and tapas night, with live...

We just popped in for lunch. Really friendly staff, delicious food. We had patatas bravas, burger (fresh cob roll, salad & cheese and delicious burger) and hot dogs for the children. We didn’t have to wait long for s table and of course it’s location...

Walking through Dane John we stumbled across this place so decided to stop for a drink/snack. It is great here! Wonderful staff, good food and drink and reasonable prices.

What a cute little place, tasty drinks and food in a great location to chill out on the green on a sunny day.

Wonderful location shady tables in a sunny park, great food ! Highly recommended for a light snack or something more filling. Go!

If you are in the beautiful Dane John Gardens in the heart of the historic city of Canterbury, be sure to take in its tranquil beauty by accompanying it with a great coffee or beer and sample along with it some of the wonderful street...

Love this little place. Their got chocolate is to die for and the owner is such a friendly face! A must-do if you fancy a walk through the Dane John gardens and some good conversation. They also play some great music and their food has...

We ordered a milanesa sandwich (schnitzel), and stake sandwich (the best part of the meal) and a chicken empanada (awesome too)

We had travelled to the food and drink festival at Canterbury in Dane John Gardens the whole place was busy. Don Juan was doing BBQ and Beer, £8 for a steak roll or 2x £15 Beef Burger £6 or 2x £10 so prices reasonable. Food...

Fuimos a un té temprano / cena. Mi compañero tenía una hamburguesa que dijo que era muy buena. Mi hija disfrutó su croissant de queso y papas fritas. Estaba buscando algo saludable, pero no había muchas opciones vegetarianas disponibles. Escogí los frijoles negros y las tortillas de mala gana. Estaba muy satisfecho con mi elección. Los frijoles estaban deliciosos!Sin duda recomendaría este lugar si el clima es lo suficientemente bueno como para sentarse afuera.La gente también era encantadora.

Great place recommended by our daughters coffee is excellent. Patatas Bravas was fab we had a choripan yummy steak sandwich dips. Sat in the sun what more could you ask for. Would return and would recommend.

We had " burger " and it was the best one so far. Perfect crispy bread. Juicy meat. Nice atmosphere.

Had simply the most amazing lunch here, the music, sun, and paella really gives you the latin vibe you never knew you needed!

Este es nuestro sitio al que vamos cada vez que visitamos Canterbury. Ubicado en los jardines Dane John. No es un restaurante, pero vende comida estándar de restaurante. Los filetes son increíbles, al igual que el resto del menú. Obviamente, depende del clima, pero si te apetece comer AL fresco y barra q, este es el lugar para ti. Grandes personajes que también sirven buena música.Menú argentino / mexicano. Darle una oportunidad.

Must see part of canterbury the long Roman Wall plays a big bit in this park, the restaurant was great absolutly loved the latino music. Check it out

Da un paseo por los bien cuidados jardines Dane John y te encontrarás con este pequeño y elegante restaurante. Todos los asientos están fuera, así que tal vez esté limitado por el clima Ofrecer comida tradicional mexicana, es una parada maravillosa en un entorno muy agradable, con un servicio amable, amable y servicial, donde al propietario (?) Le encanta hablar sobre su menú. Tuve el artículo del desayuno Huevos Rancheros y durante todo el día estaba recién preparado y se podía pedir sin chile.

Descubrí este lugar hace mucho tiempo y siempre lo recomiendo a cualquiera que visite Canterbury y a las personas que viven aquí.

Este es uno de los mejores cafés callejeros y puestos de aperitivos en Inglaterra. Se venden bocadillos argentinos, como las empanadas que son excelentes, y el café es excelente. Dirigido por Guillermo ('Gringo') Díaz, de Uruguay, este es el verdadero negocio, y se adapta perfectamente al amigable espíritu multicultural de Canterbury.

This was a fantastic surprise, that we stumbled across while walking through the gardens. The tapas were delicious, the ham and cheese open sandwich and the Aubergine were very tasty. The host was very friendly and passionate about the food.

Had a amazing choripan sandwich and a devine hot chocolate here. Staff is super friendly. Very cool vibe. And you can enjoy the lively park while enjoying their amazing food.

Lovely little wooden cabin in the park. I was amazed at how great the food is. Had the empinadas which were deelish . A def location to visit again.

En el momento en que llegamos a Canteberry nos encontramos con este kiosco dentro del parque.

Traje a mi familia aquí a menudo durante la segunda semana de junio. Hacen una hermosa taza de mate y deliciosos postres. Las empanadas de espinacas eran muy buenas y recién fritas. Algunos de los sándwiches que otros clientes pidieron también se veían muy apetecibles.

En un viaje de un día a Canterbury, encontré el encantador parque Dane John, un oasis en la bulliciosa ciudad, y encontré a Don Juan, limonada acuñada, deliciosa, y solo tenía un rollo de tocino, pero un montón de tocino de buena calidad y panecillos añadido a la experiencia, de nuevo de muy buena calidad, y todos los que trabajan allí, fueron muy alegres. . . . incluso en las calurosas condiciones de verano.

Wir haben diesen Ort beim Bummel durch den Park "entdeckt" und spontan entschlossen zum Mittagessen dorthin zurück zu kommen. Das haben wir nicht bereut. Lecker Fleisch auf dem Punkt gegrillt, lecker abgestimmte Würze mit latino touch. (Oder lag das an Personal und Atmosphäre der Bude...? ) Die Preise sind etwas über Imbissniveau - was das Essen aber auch mehr als rechtfertigt. Leider haben wir das erst zum Ende unserer Canterbury Woche entdeckt - beim nächsten Besuch kommen wir öfter! !!

Corta visita a Canterbury. Paramos en don Juan después de leer algunos comentarios interesantes. Sólo un rápido almuerzo. . Algo fácil. . .

Si estás paseando por los jardines de Dane John, asegúrese de parar en Don Juan!

No puedo alabar lo suficiente! Todo está recién hecho justo en frente de usted y es tan sabroso! Olvidar esos lugares del Sur americano, esta falsa es real! Fueron amables, serviciales y dispuestos a explicar que la comida era lo. Además es muy barato. Una empanada, una arepa y una bebida por menos de 10 libras (y te puedo asegurar que estás lleno! )

No puedo dar una opinión sobre la comida en este lugar, pero yo tenía un café temprano por la mañana en su terraza. Estupenda ubicación en el centro del parque, el café italiano era deliciosa y el dueño del lugar era muy agradable y amable, sin duda alguna volveremos a este lugar para probar la comida

lovely little Sputh American cafe in a park in Canterbury near the bus and East train station. we had delucious fresh spinach empanadas and espresso. they had run out of empanadas so they made us fresh ones - fantastic, will be back!

Pasando a través de la linda park poco en mi camino a la estación de tren East, me cautivó la vista y el sonido de un café bijou la reunión de crepúsculo de una agradable noche de octubre.

I visit Don Juan several times a week for coffee and croissant.At other times I have eaten excellent exciting dishes especially the Spanish omelette made by Luigi. Well worth a visit you must try all the different items on offer.

Excelente comida, todo fresco mientras espera. Opciones interesantes y bastante diferente de cualquiera de los otros restaurantes que he comido en Canterbury. Los chicos que lo llevan son geniales; amable, energético y emprendedor. Una encantadora experiencia de comer al aire libre, y un café estupendo. Tome el tiempo de parada por el parque es precioso también y hace un descanso agradable y diferente de la habitual experiencia de comida de la ciudad.

Stopped by chance on the way through the park. Feeling peckish, so ordered the Suarez, and WOW! That's the best sandwich I've ever eaten! Lovely friendly staff too. Highly recommend!

I can't comment on the food, sorry. We stopped on a warm summer Saturday for a coffee and the excellent home made mint lemonade. We commented on the splashback - made, we were told, from recycled Uruguayan and Argentine corned beef cases... Very friendly service, and some deck-chairs in a nice shady place in the park... A perfect place to relax before the drive home.

We found it by luck in one of our walks, it is based in a park. I had already my lunch but we sat down so my friends will eat. I was not hungry at all but the smell from the kitchen made me to change my mind. The food was amazing and the staff really friendly, especially the cook that was more than happy to discuss for the food with passion. The only minus is that they should put an extra person.

A former taxi stand now serving South American cuisine was intriguing so had to be visited!Although the venue is outdoors, it was a sunny day when we visited and so we had an alfresco lunch.The South American cuisine was tasty, well prepared and good value.We will revisit, when we return to Canterbury and would recommend this restaurant to all.

this is far and away one of the most fantastic eateries I've ever accidentally come across . I was hungry looked at the prices and thought "Hmmm maybe not " but I was hungry so decided It had to be however much it was.I stood a moment pondering my choices (many and varied) whilst waiting another customer was called for her order, and oh my god it looked fabulous. So then it was my turn "I'm having one of them please" It was Just perfect the prices are so worth every penny, my banquet, titled a Suarez (steak sandwich ) but that description doesn't do this veritable feast justice there was so much in this Chiabatta loaf it was the edible version of Joseph's amazing technicolour dream coat . There was cheese rocket bacon egg tomato steak feel like I should be singing this contents list . my kids had a home made lemonade (so refreshing) and a hot dog each and ran and ran on the green by the bench I sat at . My wife ate a pork belly roll (again served with real talent ,with peppers and salad) will definitely return hopefully not in the too distant future .

That was a small house. Great for having BBQ food style there with some beers. Pnly imagining could make you excited. Worth staying there

You have to visit this place it's pretty awesome. ................... Try the huevos rancheros and a coffee for breaky

Fabulous tasty, inspiring Latin American food in the stunning open setting of the Dane John Gardens, just a minutes walk from the bus station ans Whitefriars Shopping Centre. I had the Suarez at the weekend which was amazing.Lovely friendly staff, brilliant food and drinks, great value, great setting. An absolute must for locals and visitors!

Luckily stumbled upon Don Juan whilst exploring Canterbury! Heard three jolly fellas laughing away, which turned out to be the staff, turned the corner and was welcomed by this wee cafe. The most amazing Hispanic cuisine made fresh, right in front of your eyes. The flavoursome food will blow you away. Make sure you have a chat with the staff as they're as humble a bunch as you'll ever meet. Without a doubt the best outdoor dining experience Canterbury, if not Kent, has to offer.

So recently stopped here as a Pitstop whilst changing trains to London. Interestingly not my usual sort of place as it is like an old taxi drivers food window style cafe in the Dane John park, decision to go here based on proximity to Canterbury East station.That said, am definitely returning!Ordered a bacon sandwich for £3.50 and have to say was very generous in terms of bacon content and also rustic roll. Impressed me too they asked if I wanted the bacon crispy or not ... Good touch chaps! End product was delicious.What impressed me the most?... They were so friendly. They actually make their own sauces and recommended the chilli one which and with the usual disclaimers on how hot it was. Being the spicy food King I'm always up for a challenge so obliged to try it and in fact them all ... It was hot, but delicious. So much so once he told me he sells it I almost bought some !!!Needless to say rather than traditional sauces for my sandwich, I went with the house hot sauce.Do visit, great place and value served in an excellent atmosphere by the people who run it. Please don't change.

Lovely staff and nice food, must be lovely on a nice warm day unfortunately it was raining but stopped for a coffee and a lovely tortilla

The staff at Don Juan are very friendly and their food is delicious and home cooked with good value. Sit at a table in the beautiful Dane John Gardens to enjoy your meal, or take a picnic rug. The café and gardens are close to bus and train stations and city centre, yet seem a world away from hustle and bustle. Simply unwind and enjoy.

Latin (South) American specialities, particularly Uruguayan/Argentine, made fresh daily, on site. I'm going every chance I get for the Suarez and Milanese sandwiches, tortilla espanola, homemade alfajores, great coffe and whatever the gents there wish to make.

What a wonderful little place the owners are characters and very friendly and want to cook your food to your personal preference, the food is excellent, on a sunny day you couldn't ask for more, this will become one of my favourite place's to visit when I'm in Canterbury.Please give it a try! it's highly recommended by me and my partner and we love our food.

Such a great place with great service and even in this cold weather worth making a visit to as the food is always superb. Had the chicken and chorizo paella yesterday and it was quite brilliant. When the sun is out there's nowhere that can beat it as Dane John park in the summer is a beautiful place to sit and watch the world go by. The menu is always changing and I've genuinely never had anything that hasn't been super tasty. One of Canterbury's undiscovered little gems.

We stopped off for a bite to eat at this cafe in Dane John Gardens. The tasty aromas coming from behind the counter made us stop and we're glad we did. We had Spanish omelette and a hot chicken baguette which were well seasoned in lovely bread. A patio heater hanging from the canopy made it a cosy place to sit even on a cold winter's day. The coffee was good and strong and the freshly squeezed orange juice was sweet and refreshing. When we paid our bill, were given a freshly baked lemon cookie each - delicious! A great friendly place to stop.

We had a superb lunch for three for less than £30 which if we had been in a restaurant would of been double. The clear friendliness to us and other clients was genuine and reflected in the care taken to prepare the fresh food was an absolute pleasure. The food tasted authentic I think and certainly had great contrasts between the spices and herbs and elevated the chicken stew.

Don Juan Cafe in the Dane John Park is a great little place for fresh hot and cold South American bites. The menu on offer is a small mix of high quality freshly cooked dishes which are perfect for a snack or lunchtime meal. You can see all the food prepared in front of you and enjoy a chat with the staff who are always friendly and happy to help with your order or anything else for that matter.The food itself as mentioned is excellent and is made up of a choice of burgers, chicken/steak sandwiches, soups, paella, and other classic dishes as well as seasonal variations and creations and sweet bite and hot drinks too.Without doubt this is one of the best places for lunch in Canterbury and the cafe also benefits from a great location and outdoor seating (which is especially nice in summer).

This little gem popped up a while ago in the Dane John park. I first walked past and stopped because of the rich meats smells wafting onto the path as I walked passed. I had no cash on me but had a chat to the guys about their lives and their food.Having spent time in South America I had an immediate connection with the guys. And it reminded me of being back there. Now every time I'm in the area I drop in for an empenada or two. Spicy beef are the best! Great if you're eating on the run. But it's even nicer if you're able to sit in the park, chill out and listen to some music. The food is all home made. And I can only see this place getting busier and busier. The only problem they have currently is getting an alcohol license. While not essential. It's clearly an area for growth. Who wouldn't like an Argentinian Shiraz or Chilean Merlot to accompany such delicious? It's also cash only. So make sure you've got some on you to avoid disappointment! It's a place I adore. And a place I really hope can grow and grow. The owners are great people and their food is a genuine piece of South America magic in the heart of Canterbury.

The food is delicious! I've had breakfast, freshly cooked to order and lunch/ snacks. All great tasting and friendly guys.

By far the best hamburgers you can get in Canterbury. Very fresh and home-made, typical south-american style.. Please try empanadas de carne (beef empanadas). Moreover, both Guillermo and Jorge are very nice people!

I recently moved into this area and was delighted to find this absolute gem in the local park. Great Argentinian food, from hearty, warming stews to barbecued meat sandwiches, delicious cakes & probably the best cup of coffee in Canterbury. Word of warning: this is an outdoor cafe so during the colder months wrap up warm (or just eat on the hoof). The prices are extremely reasonable and the staff are very friendly.

This is the best place i visited for food in my trip to Canterbury and would advice anybody to eat here the food is brilliant and the hot chocolate is amazing. There is a BBQ on weekends.

I just had lunch today with my daughter who lives in Canterbury. She has been to Don Juan's cafe before and told me how delicious the lunch menu was. I had a gorgeous little Argentinian beef empanadas which is a small pasty. My daughter had the mozzarella, tomato and guacamole wrap. All the food is freshly made to order and the guys running the place have sunny Don Juan smiles. Great for a quick bite.

A sunny and mild October day so we sat out in the park. This little gem serves Argentinian food. The chef was so helpful, while we were there lots of people asked what certain ingredients were and he was giving out lots of tasters. We had the Arapas (I think!!), a corn tortilla made to order . My husband had the braised beef and I had mozzarella, pepper and guacamole. My husband was offered some extra chilli sauce. It was all delicious, served by friendly people in a lovely environment.

Don Juan is truly the best thing that has happened to Dane John Gardens in Canterbury: Fresh, homemade food that looks appetizing and tastes divine! Friendly and motivated people who care about their customers and like to treat their customers to new sweet and savoury delicacies and seasonal offerings! The good coffee and fresh fruit are an extra bonus - Dane John is now the only park you get a decent cup of coffee and a healthy snack for your children as well as amazing food should you fancy a lunch out. Truly a hidden gem, not just for a summer outing!

Well who'd have thought it. The tea shed in the Dane John gardens has been transformed into a great Uraguayan coffee shop/ bistro. Totally different concept! Specials cooked on the wood fired grill at the weekend. We shared the mixed grill platter for two, £16, short ribs, beef skirt, black pudding, sausage, salad and bread for two. Plus an unexpected sweet potato! Couldn't be better. No licence, but BYO seems de rigeur.

You can't fault this place. Pop along, sit at the counter and chat to the owners while sampling some great South American food.

Didn't realise this delightful purveyor of woodsmoked goodies was here. Came across Them at the Canterbury food and drink fair in the park. I hope there customer base builds o that this tasty vendor remain open.

Went to Dane John gardens with my daughter and came across Don Juan cafè.They had a bbq, which smelt amazing and the staff also let us try some of there food.I shared an arepa with my daughter and also had some paella. Both of which we enjoyed thoroughly and will definitely be visiting again. It's brilliant if you have children as they can have a run around while you enjoy the food. The staff were really friendly, helpful and cheerful :)

This place is great if you have kids who like running around. Due to its location, kids can just run around while you enjoy a nice paella or grilled meat. Yum.The guys who run it are really friendly and kind.I gave it four starts since some of the food is a bit pricey for what it is and it isn't really restaurant standards. but overall would highly recommend it either way!

Stopped by for a late lunch snack dragged by the smell of the outdoor BBQ. Had some Arepas from Venezuela one with ham and cheese and a special veggie order with cheese and guacamole. Excellent service that came with the chef's special sauce too! Looking forward to my next visit to try the corn on cob and sweet potatoes cooked on the guacho style BBQ...dribbling already by the thought!

We were looking to a restroom when we stumbled on this food kiosk. We had quite a very tasty Empanada (mince meat pastry), olives and nice coffee. Most remarkable was the service the was very friendly, funny and welcoming. They were more interested in letting us try all the food they had than worry about selling and surprisingly what we eventually ate was dead cheap.

I keep coming to Don Juan regularly since I discovered this little cafè in Dane John Gardens. The food is exquisite, proper south-American dishes, plus paella and barbecue in the weekends.It doesn't get much better than a plate of delicious hot food in a beautiful park for lunch!

Why get all smoky slaving over the bbq when the guys at Don Juan will give you amazing flavours from Uraguay. The half chiclen was amazing very juicy and tasty, sweet potato and spare ribs delicious, lovely sitting outside with the backdrop of the park. Excellent coffee too.

There is a very good new cafe in the park offering Latin American street food and excellent coffee. It is housed in the old wooden cafe kiosk which previously had only limited opening hours and a very traditional range of food and beverages: straight out of the 1970s really ( tea and filter coffee; brand name ice creams; pre-packaged cakes and biscuits)The new cafe, cleverly named Don Juan, reflecting the area's original name and the Latin American heritage of the cafe's chefs. The staff come from Uruguay, Venezuela and Argentina and their food is a blend of these countries' traditional dishes. It is counter service and there are only a few seats outside. The food on offer includes empanadas; a type of pasty filed with chicken, beef, spicy beef or spinach; filled croissants, homemade brownies. On Sundays there is a barbecue and chicken paella is served. You can hire the BBQ and chefs for a parties in the Park over the Summer.I was unfamiliar with the food from this region previously but what's on offer here is fresh, inexpensive and delicious. The seasonings used in the empanadas and the paella are tasty but not overwhelming and are an interesting blend of Spanish and Latin American influences. The coffee is excellent too and cappuccinos, espressos and lattes are on offer, ice cream is available in small tubs. Service is very friendly.I have the sense that the cafe staff are struggling to establish themselves. I want people ( especially locals) to support this cafe because I want it to stay open! Give it a go!

Quaint and original South American style Cafe/Restaurant with friendly and chatty staff. Been on several occasions, the first time being when I smelt the BBQ from the park entrance. Diverse tasty menu to suit even the fussiest of people. Not expensive at all (especially when you know how much Cafe owners charge in the High Street nearby..) Set in a beautiful park also to relax in before or after your meal. Not to be missed out by visitors or locals, only downside being that I'll have to renew my gym membership as cannot resist a visit when I'm in town!

My husband, my daughter and I went to Dane John gardens and found this little jewel of a cafe just in the middle the gardens. Everything we bought was AMAZING. We had Arepas (a flatbread with pulled beef) and a south American beef patty - both were out of this world. Before going we had 2 espressos and a delicious home-made apple cake. They also serve coffees, and on the weekend they have Paella (seafood paella on Saturday and chicken and chorizo paella on Sunday), which I'll make sure I'll try this weekend.I really recommend it and I would be happy for it to be open all year round.