Fredericks Tea Room in Thanet

My friend and I went here for the first time on a weekday lunchtime and found seating downstairs. As all busy upstairs and we didn’t want to sit outside or in the covered walkway to the cinema area. We both thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and coffee. I had prawn and avocado sandwich on brown bread with salad and Kent Crisps my friend had smoked Salmon and cream cheese bagel that also came with salad and crisps. The cakes looked very nice but we were a bit full to try them probably will in our next visit. The staff were very friendly and efficient. I will definitely go back!

Couldn't get table, tried 2 times was very busy and couldn't find anyone to help, seems people just stay there for very long time

TOLD TO SIT DOWN AND WAIT TO BE SERVED. SAT OUTSIDE AND WAITRESS APPEARED AFTER SOME TIME AND ASKED WHO WAS FIRST. ONLY OTHER COUPLE OUTSIDE SAID WE WERE AND SHE TOOK OUR ORDER. IMAGINE OUR DISMAY WHEN THE OTHER COUPLE WHO HAD ORDERED WERE SERVED FIRST. NO PROBLEM BUT WE WAITED AND WAITED AND SAW INSIDE THE CAFE THEY WERE SERVING OTHER TABLES AND FROM THE COUNTER. HAD TO GO BECAUSE NOW APPROACHING LIMIT OR OUR PARKING. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND FOR SERVICE WE RECEIVED.

This is a wonderful cafe. It does the best toasted sandwich ever!! A must. It does a mean milkshake too. Highly recommended.

Not long moved down to Thanet and this was our first trip to Westgate. Went into Fredericks on the off chance that we could have lunch. The lady asked if we had booked and we had to say no…didn’t realise we needed to. It was very busy but, the lady behind the counter said if we waited a few minutes they would have a table for the 4 of us downstairs. Well, the staff were really lovely, the food was really good, we were all well pleased with our lunch, one of the best panini sandwiches I’ve had and the prawn sandwich and jacket potatoes with choice of fillings were also very good. We will definitely be returning again, but, will book in advance as it’s next to the cinema and may well be busy. A lovely cafe and we will definitely have to try their cake next time too. Thank you

As a visitor to the area I walked with my dog to find coffee - and after 3 miles (from Minnis Bay) I stumbled on this absolute beaut of a tea room. Dog friendly and with delicious hot coffee to take away - with a slice of one of the best lemon drizzle cakes I’ve ever had (complete with fork!). My dog and I were made to feel very welcome by staff and the owner. Will definitely be back! Thank you for a great start to my day!

After over 25 years in Westgate we’ve discovered this gem on our doorstep. The food, staff and cakes are wonderful. Only sorry I didn’t spot this before but now a firm favourite and thoroughly recommended.

Always enjoy cappuccino and tea cake here. I like the eclectic cups and saucers adding to the atmosphere of the team room in the entrance to one of Westgate's most interesting buildings.

Very Friendly staff (Emily, Hollie, Anastasia) Excellent quality coffee with generous portions of cake! Clean and inviting surrounding

Absolutely not another bag of crisps…. Freshly baked cakes including allergen free options, sandwiches, panini sandwiches and bagels including gluten free bread. This little gem is worth a 20minute drive out of Canterbury if you are fed up with the lack of allergen free options on the high street.

Stopped by for lunch after a film with the littles. Great prompt service, lovely tea in a pot, and great sandwiches that were promptly gobbled up. I've no idea why we have not visited before but will definitely be back for cake!

A great find. Fresh, home cooked food with an excellent range of gluten free options, including cakes.

Went to Frederick's for lunch. We both had jacket potatoes. Good sized portions. The cafe seems to be part of the Cinema building but the surroundings are pleasant and the service was good.

Whilst on vacation we popped into this cafe for lunch. We both had jacket potatoes one with coronation chicken the other with cheese. The portions were generous. The surroundings pleasant, next door to the Cinema.

We called in for lunch while visiting Thanet this week. We had a quiche and salad and a toasted sandwich between us. The food and the service here was excellent, we could not fault it. Hayley was very proud of what they serve and quite rightly so. We will certainly go back when next in the area

Came in for hot chocolate and coffee with walnut cake. The hot chocolate was simply the finest I have ever tasted. The cake was also delicious. The staff are warm and friendly and made us feel welcome. The prices are reasonable, taking into account the high quality of what I was served today

We went in for some tea but couldn’t resist the lovely homemade cakes. Good and friendly service. Ideal if you want a coffee before the cinema.

Just wanted to say a big thank you for wonderful Christmas afternoon tea. Fredericks is always lovely but today surpassed expectations, food delicious and staff attentive and kind. Lucky to have this little gem in Westgate.

Super delicious hot chocolatie chocolate and cakes to die for...beautifully presented on vintage china...St a wonderful little cafe...the staff are incredibly kind and attentive too!

Great cafe in the centre of Westgate on Sea, on a day out a welcome cup of tea and fabulous homemade cake

We didn't eat at Frederick's as we had only just arrived and we wanted a cuppa before joining our first session of the Westgate Literary Festival. A lovely shabby chic looking restaurant. I had a lovely cup of tea and my husband enjoyed his coffee (he can be a bit picky). It was lovely sitting outside in the hot autumn sunshine. Loved the china teapots on the table with heather in them....and they were real, not those plastic imitations. Look forward to my next cup of tea in Fredericks. We will be visiting very soon.

Enjoyed a lunch with a friend on a table outside.we both had smoked salmon and we were catered for our specific bread requirements different to the menu.We had a chat to the waitress regard the events held there which we were interested in.Next time would probably sit inside as the dance school adjacent was blasting out music with the windows open and we couldn’t hear each other taliking,Shane as we don’t see each other very often,but obviously this is not Fredericks fault

Next to the carlton cinema is this little gem. Popped in for morning coffee. Service the old fashioned way. Wonderful home made cakes,carrot,ginger cake, to die for. Tea cakes are lovely. Took my mum for afternoon tea, the day after we visited, really recommend this. Lovely selection of sandwiches and cake. Always pop in when we are in westgate.

Visited for lunch a couple of weeks ago. Fredericks is a very nice traditional tea room with cakes, coffee, etc, but also does a good selection of lunchtime snacks such as ploughman’s, etc. with good-sized portions. Worth a visit, especially if you can also squeeze in a visit to the wonderful Carlton Cinema which is located in the same building.

Lovely place. Panini for me and home made quiche for hubby both excellent and served with a little salad and crisp garnish. Coffee was really good too and it would have been nice to linger longer...

There is a small group, of mostly ladies, who meet every Wednesday morning, downstairs, from 10am-12noon who knit, stitch, crochet, darn and string a yarn over personally bought cups of tea & coffee. Sometimes even a toasted tea cake, or slice of homemade cake is gobbled whilst crafters share knowledge and know how. There’s no membership commitment just friendly service in a great location. We love Frederick’s. It’s our home from home. Staff are great and food options are always freshly made and delivered with bright smiles. We wouldn’t go anywhere else!

Really lovely afternoon tea with good selection of sandwich filling, cakes and scones. Good choice of books to browse and buy downstairs.

Enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea with a group of friends. Nice assortment of freshly made sandwiches, delicious scones and a lovely choice of cakes. Would definitely recommend.

I’ve been to this tearoom a couple of times, it’s in a lovely location next to the Carlton cinema. There’s seating upstairs and downstairs, the downstairs is also a book shop which makes it lovely to sit in.

Called in at lunch time for a snack. We both went for sandwiches and tea-for-two.

Stopped by to have a piece of cake and a drink but ended up having lunch instead. I ordered a sandwich and was pleasantly surprised when it came with some crisps and salad. Needless to say I was too full for the piece of cake I had ordered so ended up taking it home instead. I had the coffee walnut cake and it was lovely and moist. Will definitely be back if I’m in the area.

Lovely old fashioned tea room with proper cakes, a decent ploughmans and really rather good coffee. Books for sale downstairs. Very clean toilet facilities.

We had tea and cake in Fredericks before going to the cinema. Clean, friendly staff and delicious cakes. Nice to enjoy a relaxing cuppa before going to the cinema

Great coffee even the decaffeinated was great. Lovely cakes and other snacks. Relaxed atmosphere and simple settings. The library downsstairs is a novelty.

Went in for coffee and cake. Risked the strangely titled lemon and courgette. I was not disappointed. It was beautiful very moist and the icing on top perfect. Only downside I thought the seats were a little uncomfortable. Will definitely be going again.

Waiting for Cinema next door to open, so popped into Fredericks for a quick cuppa. Were welcomed as soon as we opened the door, a couple were just leaving as we entered, so we had a table, as it was quite busy inside. (There is more seating downstairs) You order and pay at the counter, and did not wait long for out pot of tea for 2, lovely. There is a good selection of hot and cold food, and drinks. Would visit again.

I had heard lots about the tearoom attached to the cinema so was looking forward to my visit. I found it very disappointing. I wondered if it had changed hands. The hot chocolate was so strong, luke warm and the teacake was dry with hardly any currants and not enough butter. I also felt it was expensive. I did not have cream on my hot chocolate but marshmallows. I asked if I had been charged for the cream and the waitress then commented 'Oh I've forgotten to charge you for the marshmallows", which apparently is the same price as with cream too. She then changed the price and added an extra 50p without any apology. So will not be visiting again. I got beautiful scones with jam and two cups of tea for two people in Herne Bay for less than the cost I paid for one at Fredericks Tearooms.

A little disappointed with afternoon tea for the price, good service. Sandwiches lovely just needed a few more. Scone tasty.

The cafe is 'quaint' and extremely clean, however the food, ref the portion size is expensive. Moreover, the seating is not very comfortable and it is chilly in the winter because of the large single glazed windows. Finally, the staff have an overly 'brisk'

Went with hubby for a cream tea, just walked in and straight away we were looked after and given a most tasty and delicious selection of sandwiches, scone with clotted cream and jam and a choice of a huge slab of cake! I chose the carrot cake which was to die for and hubby had a panini but helped me with the sweet stuff!! Generous pot of tea which was kindly refilled! Enjoyed so much I have booked this time for another cream tea (lunch!) Highly recommend - and the staff were lovely!

Excellent coffees and "treat" food and friendly service. Went for a spell with not so good service but pleased to see it has improved.

This cafe is right next door to the cinema. Perfect if you arrive too early as we did this week....

We didn't know this cafe was here. So found it. By chance. It is the entrance to the Carlton cinema...

Popped in with my mother for coffee and a light lunch. Was greeted by friendly staff who took our coffee...

This little cafe is attached like a barnacle to the Carlton Cinema. If your waiting for your film and it's open, the grab a coffee and cake. Normally the cakes really are scruffy though they could give you a slightly larger slice. Mine were tiny. The coffee is good but the sandwiches were made from really really thin sliced white bread - not good.

Gran servicio, deliciosas tartas y aperitivos. Buen lugar para reunirse con amigos para comer o charlar y repostaje en la tarta y café

Llevé a mi madre y mi tía aquí un lujo ya había oído críticas muy buenas acerca de este lugar. La ubicación es muy pintoresco y la decoración del lugar es precioso. El personal era amable para servir, sin embargo, cuando nuestro pastel fue traído, aunque parecía muy sabrosos y que estaban dispuestos a comer pasteles, ambos estaban secos y comestible. Las dejamos y comunicó a la señorita que nos atendio que estaban muy secos. Ella sonrió y me dijo oh cielos. No me impresionó.

Simplemente wow! Mi amigo y yo reservamos con antelación para el té de la tarde. Nos dejaron absolutamente maravillado! Es raro que nos visita un lugar que es tan puestos al tanto de la prevención de la contaminación cruzada y el personal era genial en los métodos utilizados. Los dos tienen celiaquía, y han estado buscando un lugar para las edades para tomar el té de la tarde juntos. El personal incluso pude poner mi hábitos, ya que también soy vegetariana. Sin Gluten tartas gratis estaban cubiertas para evitar la contaminación de los productos "normales", utilizaron separada, separada cuchillos mantequilla bañeras y utensilios, tablas separadas de corte. A mi amigo y yo, que significa tanto! No muchos lugares hacen lo posible para acomodar a los huéspedes con condiciones como hemos, y Fredericks tienen en el clavo en muchos lugares. Nos volveremos al 110%. Además, todo estaba delicioso, y la taza de té era exuberante enorme! Y en un entorno histórico encantador!

After a shopping trip in Westgate on Sea we popped into Fredericks for lunch. The menu was varied we had tea and coffee with some delicious sandwiches. Service was good and friendly well worth a visit for a relaxing break.

Came here for a cream tea with my partner. We were greeted which was nice and we sat down in a lovely spot out of the way. The space did feel rather enclosed but it was still nice nonetheless. The menu was a bit pricey but it was a nice experience to have a one off cream tea. The cups for the tea were old, delicate China cups which my partner unfortunately could not use as the handle was too small for his fingers. Not all of the cups are like this however. Overall a nice place to have tea and a scone.

We stopped off for a bite to eat and ended up choosing a 'small' afternoon tea consisting of cheese crumpets, scones, cake & tea! We thoroughly enjoyed everything - the only thing we would change would be the availability of plain scones... my other half picked out the raisins though & managed to scoff his anyway! Definitely worth a visit when in the wonderfully quaint Westgate.

Ideal for a drink and snack before the cinema. Lovely helpful staff and gorgeous gluten free cake, well worth a visit.

Its old style, good service and tasty food is always a winner for me. I have never been disappointed and visit regularly.

Food good ,ideal for a quick snack and lunch. Friendly service and quick. Nothing is too much trouble.

I went there with 5 other ladies for their afternoon cream tea with a Christmas theme. They even put Christmas Crackers out for us. And we all wore our hats too. We had pigs in blankets, a choice of crust-free, finger sandwiches, Christmas cake and Cherry liqueurs, glass of hot Mulled Wine - and not forgetting the Scone, jam and clotted cream, which the topped up for us. Choice of tea and coffee, which was also topped up. Great value and such a delightful place. Would recommend this to anyone.

I love this place, I am here quiet often with my boyfriend. Lovely cakes, sandwiches, salads and coffee. Service perfect. It's nothing bad what to say. I highly recommend this place. And try their coffee walnut cake!!!

Lovely tea and coffee house. Plenty of cakes and snacks.Choices of different teas and coffees.Can be a bit tight on seating but that's because it a friendly place to meet friends

I came by for lunch during a working day - staff were friendly, a nice selection on the menu (although some things seemed quite steep in price) - I enjoyed a Brie and cranberry sand which with some crisps and garnish with a cup of tea. Would return.

Me and a business pal have been going to this tea room once a week for more than a year. The grub is always top notch and is served promptly even when they are busy. The staff are friendly, particularly Hayley, who likes a bit of banter with us old fogies. They serve a fabulous pot of tea and we drink it by the gallon. I don't know who cooks their cakes, but they deserve a medal as they are so tasty.

Looking for somewhere to have a cuppa and a chat. Frederick's offers lovely home made cakes and Sandwiches in an old fashioned but not dated environment. Friendly staff and good service.

Traditional tea room with wonderful, vintage teacups! Such a lovely place to sit. Really enjoy the sandwiches and choice of cakes. Great for all.

Fredericks is a quaint tea room where none of the crockery matches. The staff are friendly the food is excellent. Prices are reasonable. Its a lovely little shop. The owners of Fredericks also own the Ice House across the street. X

We were lucky enough to get a table at lunchtime today. Had quiche & salad, a toasted sandwich, 'clotted toffee' cake, peach melba traybake (absolutely lovely), a pot of tea and a raspberry milkshake for under £22. All very nicely presented and tasty. Staff are very attentive.

Comfortable is a compliment! It is handy for the Carlton cinema, friendly with a good basic tea shop menu well cooked and served. It is 'peaceful' when I just fancy a quiet coffee in between shopping or walking. Comfortable and very nice.

Really sweet in here, and they had gluten free bread which was good staff were nice prices were fine for the sandwiches my only problem was that the milkshake cup was so small and wasn't worth the money

Stopped off here for lunch before going to the cinema. Large pot of tea for 2 which had approx 7 cups of tea in. Sandwiches were lovely. Sadly didn't have any cake. Would definitely return here.

Wow this tea room is lovely, don't be put off by it being busy if you look through the window they have a down stairs area, we had scrambled eggs , so light and fluffy and beautiful granary bread. Lovely service and beautiful tea pots. Note they only accept cash and no cards.

whether you are visiting Westgate for the sea and sand or the cinima and local shops please make your way to this tea shop as you will experience great service and wonderful food

Great homemade cakes, delicious especially given the ones I have are gluten free! Good coffee to accompany, great service...enough said!

We have walked past this pleasant, little tea room on many occasions whilst visiting the excellent Carlton Cinema!! On the occasion of our marriage (long story!) we were given Vouchers for Afternoon Tea at Frederick's and what a little gem we discovered. A really enjoyable experience with sandwiches, home made scones and cake - we had to bring one slice home! Really friendly staff - we will definitely be visiting again!

Wheel chair access. Very friendly. Lovely friendly staff. Great food. Always go there when down from the north east visiting family

A very busy and popular little Tea and Coffee Room in Westgate On Sea . Cakes really are home made and have a superb choice all at a fair price . Jane and the staff take pride in their service and it does create a happy atmosphere . If busy upstairs plenty room down stairs to relax with a book while enjoying your cup of freshly made coffee. You might make the acquaintance of the local knitting circle, the power brokers of Westgate or even well known business personalities who enjoy the goodies from Fredericks Tea Rooms .

My friend and I had a high tea here for her birthday. We had ham, smoked salmon and cream cheese, cucumber finger sandwiches. A slice of cake each which you get to choose from s nice selection and a scone, cream and jam. Coffee and tea. It was great value and special for a birthday treat. I will be going again and doing the same for birthdays etc. I recommend.

This is a really nice place with some nice style. Friendly staff .They have gluten free options which are incredibly tasty! Well done to all concerned .We at 'Sands Holiday Apartment' will be recommending our guests to you this year.

Booked a late lunch to coincide with a cinema bookingExcellent service, fantastic food A jacket potato with cheese for myself - my son a panini followed by a scone with jam and clotted cream Faultless

Fredericks is in a great location in Westgate - part of the old Town Hall which now houses the Carlton Cinema.Great friendly staff and coffees good enough to satisfy this cappo-holic!

A quaint, relaxed tea room where you can get light snacks as well as a choice of delicious, home made cakes. Perfect!

I enjoyed lunch at Fredericks today, quiche & salad with a lovely coffee, highly recommended. Why not enjoy this superb tea rooms, combined with a visit to the cinema next door, the best in Kent.

We found this café purely by accident, but what a find.A lovely,friendly place to have something to eat and drink if you are in the area.The food is fresh and tasty especially the home made cakes and generous slices.If I lived in the area I would ccerainly be a regular customer.

Having heard great things avbout this place, my mother in law and I had pre-cinema lunch there today. It was so busy we had to sit downstairs but the service and the food were great. Very attentive and just as others have said-service with a smile & askinbg if everything was OK before taking the money. We also bought 2 books from their shelf. Shall definitely go there again

Another enjoyable visit to this traditional style tea room. We live 300 miles away and always eat there when visiting Westgate. Whether you want a snack or a meal, its fresh and tasty, We particularly like the salads.

Great atmosphere and food. Having two large windows, it's light here even on a cloudy day. It can get busy so I've eaten downstairs and it's perfectly fine - but if there's room then I much prefer eating upstairs with the nice view out of the windows. The staff are usually helpful and friendly and it's handy for eating or having a cuppa before or after visiting (or both!) the lovely Westgate Carlton cinema.The china here is very pretty and there's a wide choice of freshly prepared food. Even gluten-free bread and bagels on offer! I've tried quite a few options (including both "normal" bread sandwiches and the gluten-free bagels) and have never had a bad meal. The afternoon tea options are fantastic value. I love their plain scones (they have fruit ones too) with clotted cream and jam and their cakes are always delicious. I say I wish I had a "Fredericks" near me here in south London but my waistline probably benefits from me not being able to visit daily!

Lovely staff who really do smile when serving you . Fair pricing and genuine home made cakes with a superb selection . Lots of different teas and hot drinks, . A little gem in Westgate On Sea just a pity it cant be expanded as does get very busy .Very popular with local people which is always a good sign .Thank you Jane and all the lovely ladies for giving such a good service to all your customers

Sent some volunteers over from the volunteers trust shop in station road over for breakfast they all said they enjoyed the experience,and will be returning and recommending,Staff friendly good food.Well done allRegards VT westgate

Beautiful homemade cakes and cuppas all served in / on nice chinaware. This is a really pleasant little Tea Room with an 'extra downstairs space' where you can eat, but also browse shelves of books as well as oddments of china etc all of which are available to purchase. ... Or just to look at whilst relaxing .

Had a cream tea here a few weeks back with the girls, lovely little shop, really friendly staff and the food was fab! The carrot cake was so good. Prices were great too.

What a great place ! Lovely cheerful friendly staff, lsuper coffee and the best cakes I've ever tasted, lemon cheesecake is my favourite, what's yours?

We have used Frederick's now on several occasions, mainly for a lunchtime snack. One great attraction is that they are aware of the needs of celiacs and provide gluten-free options. There are plenty of G-F cakes and bread, so that the toasted sandwiches etc. are an option. Service is good and staff are always 'on the ball'.One obvious sign that the place is good is that it is invariably busy, and finding a table can be difficult.

A disappointing first visit. Limited choice of cake and rather over priced. Smoking permitted OUTSIDE but for non smokers not pleasant when it blows back into the tea room. RETHINK don't put out ash trays and help discourage a nasty habit. On the plus side the service was fabulous, sandwiches fresh and tea room clean. Will visit again.

We visited here after our cinema visit (right next door). My parents, my 3 children (aged 4,11 and 16) and myself found the place to be a great experience one we will be definitely having again. My mum has trouble walking and they were so helpful and accommodated our every need. They were great with the children. We felt very welcome and we felt the prices were reasonable. We all had drinks ranging from coffees to milkshakes. Food ranging from toasted sandwiches, that were packed out I might add (beautifully presented) scrambled egg and pannies all costing £26.

A really lovely cafe, cakes and staff are great. Have been a number of times but decided to go Mother's Day with some friends and was a really nice experience, trouble was with so much to choose from means have to back to try all the other cakes, you must try vanilla & raspberry cheesecake it's yummy.

I go here frequently but have a problem getting a sandwich after 4pm even though they don't close til 5pm. You can have a drink and cake at any time but just not the savoury food bits. A bit annoying when they are open.

We have been here several times before and in between visits always forget how unfriendly the staff are. We had cake and coffee, and cream scone and tea. The scone tasted just like the ones I buy in Morrisons, if it was home-cooked as advertised I would be amazed. This time I am going to remember not to come back because if, for these prices, the blonde waitress cannot manage to say hello, or just to smile, or even to say thank you as we pay, well, there are plenty of places that will (eg Joe's in Minnis Bay sells all the same sort of things and manages to always have a really lovely friendly atmosphere). It wasn't just us either, other people came in and apart from an older man who came in for take-away coffee no-one else got a greeting or a smile either. I love the vintage-y feel of the place (vintage crockery, art deco mirrors on the wall) but not enough to come back and be made to feel unwelcome yet again.

Lovely food and service, but no attempt made to fit in with the hours of the cinema it shares an entrance with, which is incomprehensible . Tried to book afternoon tea on Father's day prior to 5.30 film, the tea room shuts at 3pm. It is the middle of summer, by the sea, on a popular day for going out! Only in England!

Took my mother for a special Carlton tea. Very tasty sandwiches, crumbly scones and a delicious range of cakes all served on pretty china with good tea. Very English.

Another visit to Fredericks did not disappoint. We love this traditional tea room with its friendly staff and wonderful food. There is a wide selection of traditional English treats, all prepared to a high standard, and served in a relaxed atmosphere. We had lunch and were impressed with the salads, which came with generous portions.

A beautiful tea room. Wonderful selection of very British tea time treats, all delicious and served on vintage china. Service was friendly and extremely polite. Will be returning with many friends for future afternoon teas. Ideally just a short stroll from the station.

Nice cream cakes and lovely hot chocolate before the cinema nice after noon treat for my wife and I.the staff were nice and friendly And helpfully with car parking

Visited the tea rooms with a friend who is wheat intolerant. This - for once - was not a problem, quite the opposite. She had a vast choice of cakes and found it difficult to decide what to have! The waitress also told us that you can get even more choice if you come earlier in the day! Fabulous. A bit on the expensive side but you do get what you pay for!!!

Went today for lunch with my two friends and we had tea, finger sandwichs, scones and a cake! Service was quick and friendly and the food was SO yum! Looking forward to coming back.