dunes riverside cafe in Great Yarmouth

This shack style riverside cafe is amazing to pop in to if boating (or if by car but no car park). The cakes are amazing. My particular favourite is the Norfolk shortbread scone which is a combination of a traditional scone and shortbread filled with jam and fresh cream.

Absolutely incredible fry up, service and staff were lovely, the cakes are amazing, easily the best cafe on the broads, thankyou very much

The staff are extremely hardworking and the food was exceptional so it would be great to come again! They were extremely friendly in general but particularly with kids and dogs. Extremely good quality ingredients, sausages and bacon with high pork content and not added water.

Gorgeous setting. The most delicious cake! And incredible service. Very friendly family run cafe.

Fantastic full English breakfast in a lovely setting by the river very friendly staff we will definitely be returning 👍

£3.50 for a coffee which comes out of a machine is a disgrace, one of the worst coffees I have ever had. Pasties weren’t good either. Service was good and it is a nice spot by the river but would not recommend this place at all

Lovely cafe with really tasty baguettes and a lovely setting

A brilliant find that is exceptional value for money! A fantastic place to moor up for water and a pit-stop, with HUMONGOUS portions that are delicious (both drinks and the homemade pastries/cakes)! You can sit outside and watch other boaters navigate the bridge and currents, or sit inside. A bonus is that this café has a little shop inside - if you’re running low on the essentials like milk or water, this is a lifesaver compared to a humid 30 min walk to the nearest grocery shop! PS - We didn't try the hot food like some other reviews.

Shame they were short-staffed when I went. But a cosy place on the river, very quaint inside

We popped in here for breakfast.It was freezing cold,yes it was a miserable day but all they had was one blow heater.We ordered the breakfast which was way overpriced.The plates were cold along with the food,we should have sent it back but couldn't wait to get out of there,apart from the waitress they were to busy discussing their holidays with another couple, ignoring the other customers,shame as it sits by the river and could be a little gem.

Very overpriced compared to other cafes nearby. The biggest issue I have is the total incompetence of the chef. Please don’t come here if you have plans for the rest of the day - it took over an hour to get a bacon roll! I kid you not. I believe they are only able to cook using a small candle given the time it takes. Absolute joke. I ordered breakfast but TBH it’s more likely to be lunch after all the time I have been waiting!

Mixed review here. I can’t lie, when I was confronted with the “owner”, I wanted to leave immediately. He made me feel so uncomfortable and walked around as if he was better than everyone. If my mother hadn’t of already paid for our breakfast, I would have left and gone to McDonalds. Of which, I would of had better service… Anyway, I can’t say the same for the staff, because they were lovely and really helpful. We had to wait quite a while for our breakfast, which they did warn us about. So, I wasn’t too bothered. Then a young chap, then gave us complimentary drinks while we were waiting. Which was obviously very nice. I think considering the older man made me feel that uncomfortable, that I had to go outside to sort myself out, maybe he would be better off letting the staff take care of it all… Oh, and you need to serve your full English breakfast with beans. And maybe swap the fresh tomatoes for plum tomatoes? Or at least give customers a choice. Also, my fried egg wasn’t cooked. Again, perhaps give customers a choice of different eggs such as; scrambled, poached or fried. And the place is full of Karen’s that need to mind their own business. And the old man needs to stay at home

A lovely cafe on the river. Great food and amazing cakes, massive sausage rolls. Worth a visit, London prices though.

My recent trip to Dunes was a total disaster, as the owner's attitude ruined everything. This review is meant to share my negative experience with the owner of Dunes, who owns both Dunes Acle and Waxham. When my dog needed to go in the outdoor parking area, I responsibly cleaned up after him. I asked a staff member where to toss it, and they pointed me to a bin, which I double-checked with them. Even though it looked like a regular restaurant bin, they assured me it was fine. But then, out of nowhere, the owner Mrs Shiggins, stormed in all rude. She demanded I take the bag out of the bin, completely ignoring what their own staff member said. I tried explaining, but she wouldn't listen. She insisted I take the bag out of the bin. Later, I found out the staff member falsely claimed I kept asking where to put it, which was untrue, I only asked once and sough clarity! I used to visit Dunes at least once a month. However, given the owner's behaviour, I can no longer endorse Dunes in Waxham or Acle. If you're searching for a cafe that values treating customers with respect and fairness, I suggest exploring other options to avoid encountering similar unpleasant experiences.

Tasty drinks, huge sweet treats and a lovely view of the river. What else do you need?

Great food and great views of the river Bure.

Brilliant hideaway - lovely scones and friendly staff ☀️☀️Good GF options too

Brilliant location right by the river. Big selection of lovely fresh food

Freshly prepared food, reasonable priced

An excellent cafe with beautiful homemade food. The baguettes are to die for, proper bread. An excellent array of fantastic homemade cakes (try the bread pudding) and large (and I mean large) cups of tea. Really friendly staff all situated next to the river. I will return

Fabulous veggie breakfast and proper mugs of good tea

Great cafe ! Exceptional customer service and very tasty food ! Right beside the river with the numerous bird life to watch while you enjoy your splendid meals ! The staff are fantastic and could not be more attentive and friendly ..they even have Special Duck food to throw for the many bird species that come and have their own snacks ! The menu is excellent . with lots of reasonably priced , delicious food choices ( and the hot chocolate is lovely ! ) A five star mention for Lara who was so friendly and made our food and also let us sit in the viewing area to eat , and put the fire on for us ..such a lovely girl .. Totally amazing service ...We thoroughly recommend a visit . before they close for the winter . Thank you so much !!

Pleased we found this cafe. Very good value. Lovely walking area. Will definitely visit again

Great food and very friendly staff

Stopped here for brunch as part of a lovely riverside walk. Had a delicious "full monte" sandwich (bacon, egg and sausage on a mini baguette) for just £5 and a nice cup of tea. Service was as quick and good as could be expected in the busy tourist season. My only negative would be the rubbish on the floor but I wouldn't dream of knocking a star off for that in the current situation. We're lucky to have people serving let alone cleaning up debris dropped from tables by tourists. Would definitely recommend for both quality and value.

Great breakfast and lovely cakes. Nice spot beside River with mooring and parking available.

Food was OK but waited over an hour and 20 mins for a very overpriced baguette

Brilliant service the girls were great , food all fresh and to die for and dogs welcome . We would definitely be back soon . You must try there breakfast baguette I had egg and sausage and I must say the sausages were lovely 😊

Great cafe, great food & drink with friendly service.

Food is great, but the prices are outrageous. Also, who serves an English breakfast without beans? Either serve a full English or adjust your prices.

Always top service. Great menu to choose from as well as stocking essentials for the boating community. Wonderful views. Where you can lose yourself for a short period of time.

Nice little cafe friendly staff good cuppa

Very nice friendly cafe great food go friendly safe very clean and tired place would recommend

Beautiful food. Excellent service.

Only just opened but disappointing so far. Good location by the river but poor choice, mainly breakfast rolls and some cakes, no vegetarian options. The Dunes cafe at Winterton has good choice, interesting meals and vegetarian options, so it might improve but why start like this? Strange decisions.

Great little find. Lovely crab salad & sandwiches. Lots of cakes to enjoy with a coffee too. Perfect whilst on a bike ride!