Goats That Dance in Dover

Really quirky cute little cafe, with great friendly staff…dog friendly with amazing outside seating and decor. I love that this cafe does different types of matcha latte, I don’t drink coffee so it becomes a bit boring when all that’s on offer is tea. Goats always has different interesting lattes on offer such as sweat pea or Beetroot, they clearly make an effort to offer things a little outside the box and I love the interesting cups and tea spoons it’s served in/with. Always great cake and a great atmosphere, u will always find someone weird and wonderful up for a chat in goats! 😂 So it’s a great place to go on ur own if ur looking for a spiritual home in sandwich 👌😂

Goats is a lovely little cafe. It's cosy and inviting, especially on a rainy day. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Its nice to sit in the church yard (weather permitting) and coffee and cakes are brought out. They have all the alternative milks, loads of syrups, decaf, teas, so there's something for everyone. Even dog ice cream! The cakes they have are divine, so rich and tasty. Most things are local which I love! And it really is the nicest coffee in town.

Lovely coffee and gluten free chocolate brownie. Great atmosphere, friendly staff and pet friendly. Perfect.

What a little gem! Speaking to the locals it seems to be the heart of sandwich! Although it can be super busy at times (a good sign) the service is always great. The two ladies in there are hilarious too. Groovy decor and a homely feel. Definitely recommend

The BEST coffee and little sweet treats. Lovely atmosphere, lovely welcoming staff, lovely little seating area inside & in the church yard opposite. One of our favourite little coffee shops & they’re dog friendly! Highly recommend if you’re passing, well worth the visit.

The name is great & we were hoping for a good experience, but we found this café grubby and chaotic. It was run by 3 very young teenage girls who were clueless. There was a huge pile of washing up in the sink & after reading in another review that milk leftover in jugs is reused we couldn't bring ourselves to order tea or coffee. So I ordered a can of ginger beer from the fridge & even this was dirty! So we went to the shop next door & bought ice cream which we ate on Church Green opposite the cafe. This was a very pleasant experience, but no credit to Goats That Dance. My advice is to avoid this establishment!

Best coffee in Kent and lovely ambience, service and cakes! Including gluten free and vegan. We love this cafe and it is a joy to visit with superb staff!

Very small actual cafe, only seating inside for one group. This cafe mainly serves drinks, i did not see any food options. The cafe uses the grounds of the church opposite as the outside seating area, so it is a lovely tranquil spot. The outside area as a result is non-smoking, if you're in the grounds of a church i think it is fair. I had a pot of tea (£2.50), and it was a fabulous pot of tea, lovely flavour, best tea i have had from a cafe in a long time. There were a range of iced drinks and coffee available too.

The chai was amazing, served so beautifully- service was brilliant and couldn’t fault. Latte was good as well, and the Victoria sponge fab. Children enjoyed an ice cream and the dog was also offered a snack. Great choice of hot drinks. The coffee shop is unique- local art on the walls, and the children found a retro Wallace and Gromit toy which was a hit. Shame all the vegan cake was gone when we arrived at 2pm, it had been a really busy day but next time I will have to order them all.

Love this small quirky cafe. Filled with artwork & comfortable sofas & chairs. Had the carrot cake which was really nice! On a nice day there’s plenty of outside seating too !

Me and some friends one day decided to try out this cafe. It was such a great experience, the workers and drinks were great that we even came back again that day.

Having been here a number of times over the last couple of years and always recommended it, the last twice has been disappointing. We arrived about 11.30am today. They had no cold drinks available other than sparkling water due to being a busy week apparently (the same thing we were told when we last visited), the iced coffee was like nothing we have experienced before - appearing to be just cold, black coffee, the sink was piled with unwashed crockery, but my biggest concern was when a customer (?) brought a small, china milk jug back in and I watched in horror as the staff member poured the contents into one of the metal jugs that are used when making hot drinks. I should have questioned this and made sure that it was being disposed of and not reused. Instead I left, having paid for our order knowing that this is unfortunately the last time we will visit. I know they get busy and the kitchen / serving area is tiny but I really think some changes need to be made. On the upside the cake was very nice

I visited this amazing coffee shop in Sandwich and tried my first ever chai latte. Excellent service, good value and amazing coffee. I recommend it to everyone.

Alsways a joy to cme and have a coffee here. Me and my children enjoyed some drinks and some cakes. There was even a few toys for the kids to play with which was wonderful and the cake was delicious. We will be back again soon.

Quirky little place with a lovely young lady with blond hair who is so friendly and welcoming. A very cosy little place. A must go to Tea Room when in Sandwich. The Red Mug lady and relatives.

Very nice tea shop in the centre of Sandwich. Good value with friendly staff and delicious tea and cakes. Small outside area to have your tea. Recommended

Lovely coffee and a superb hot chocolate to boot with warm friendly staff and brownies to die for!!!

I get coffee from goats at least once a week as they have the best coffee and cake but also Megan the owner is so welcoming and friendly. Would highly recommend, they also do events which is nice for the locals in sandwich.

Stumbled across this wonderful little coffee shop,quirky very friendly,and of course brilliant coffee,plenty to look at in there very cosy time to chill and reflect on the day would definitely revisit again

Nice little cafe, tiny inside but very quirky and cosy. We sat outside as sunny day. Good coffee and it was dog friendly so our dog enjoyed an ice cream. More seating across road in the church garden. Although a for sale sign up it...

There is no doubt that Goats does very, very good coffee and wonderful cake. It was just a shame that service took so long (we were in the churchyard) that the teabag was stewed and the drinks were getting cold.

I love this place it’s quite unique in what it has to offer as a coffee shop, all set to a quirky retro style with a Freud lit laid back vibe Great coffee & cakes of course, original artwork on display for sale, super friendly...

It wasn’t a great start as I had to go and find a cash point and when my order was eventually taken through the window (!) I was given five pounds change in loose coins. Hhmmm.. Also no scones at 2pm seems a bit remiss....

What a lovely place for coffee. Having been coming here for years I have seen a change of owner and an enlarged offering. The coffee continues to be excellent, why even better, and such a friendly and lovely welcome on every visit. In summer sit...

Very colourful little cafe, ok for a coffee stop, friendly service, obviously well liked by locals. Scones sold out by the time we arrived

I just love Goats. I was concerned when it changed owners but absolutely it wasn't necessary. The cafe is cozy and so friendly. The lovely people are welcoming and make exceptional drinks and great prices. They even tolerate me so that a real compliment to...

This place is my second home. I come in here a lot on my own nearly every day in the week after and before work. It’s somewhere perfect to just sit down, relax and talk to really friendly people. The staff are amazing and very...

I love coming here, the shop is so colourful and full of artwork from various artists. The coffee is delicious and reasonably priced. The staff are always so friendly and often the whole shop is engaged in conversation when I've popped in. It's such a...

Hidden gem in the heart of sandwich. Lovely cake and coffee!! Love the art work on the windows, really cool, quirky and welcoming could stay here for hours definitely recommend!!

This lovely quirky place was recommended to us by a local shopkeeper. Lovely manager who clearly cares a lot about her business and customers. Great coffee and decaf tea, and delicious cake and flapjack.

I visited this coffee shop on Sunday 7th November and was totally blown away by the exceptional quality of the coffee and customer service. The two young adults working were very helpful and friendly and the coffee was like no other (in a good way ;) ). I truly recommend paying this wonderful little coffee room a visit, you won't regret it!

The coffee here is usually great, but today the service was just appalling. It seems there are two trainees working with no supervision. Unable to cope with more than one order at a time. Unable to remember who ordered what and unable to find the people who are sitting in the churchyard opposite. When the coffee arrived (eventually), it was saucer and spoon-less and to be honest, not up to the usual standard.

Good coffee. Good ice-cream. Exceptionally friendly service. A great independent café in a fantastic location. They have tables and chairs in the churchyard opposite. Sandwich is lucky to have this place. Highly recommended.

Had a lovely coffee today from Megan, brilliant service, great little coffee shop in a really nice location☺️

Best coffee in Sandwich and cheaper than most places, sit over in the churchyard for a real chilled out experience, indulge in one of their tasty cakes and soak up the true spirit of Sandwich

This little gem delivers on all fronts. A lovely variety of drinks and cakes including local favourite Beardy Baker cakes. A great spot with chairs and tables across the road if you want to sit outdoors and enjoy the surrounding gardens and architecture while you have a coffee and slice of cake. Megan and her staff are always so friendly. They love what they do and that shows. Sandwich is very lucky to have them!

Always a great atmosphere. Plenty of drink options and some delicious cakes too. I always enjoy coming here, the staff are friendly and are always happy to help. A great place to stop and being able to sit outside when the weather is nice is just perfect.Definitely recommend to anyone who is in Sandwich to try this place.

I love this intimate little cafe. They serve a delicious selection of coffees, teas, cakes and even have 'doggy' ice-cream. Meghan and her friendly team are always smiling and welcoming. It's nice to go into a cafe where the business owner loves what she does and projects that onto her customers. It's a lovely little community hub situated right next to the beautiful, medieval, St. Peter's church and gardens (well worth a visit to climb it's tower and visit the secret garden). Grab a coffee and a lovely slice of cake and sit in the beautiful St. Peter's gardens - pure bliss.

This is a beautiful hidden gem in Sandwich. Offering coffees, cakes and snacks (including vegan!) With a beautiful seating area across the road in the church yard garden. Quality coffee and friendly staff. A welcome change from your chain coffee shops. Dog friendly :-)

Goats that dance is a great quirky independent coffee shop!! Offering great coffee and amazing customer service.

This lovely little cafe is bright ,friendly and serves the best coffee ,good choices of coffee and different milks , at a very reasonably price, also tasty cakes lovely seating area outside by the church, would highly recommend a visit .

My daughter and I visited this amazing coffee shop on Monday. I usually go for a standard hot chocolate elsewhere as that is all that's available but here there are so many options that can cater for all needs/requirements. I went for a coconut milk hot chocolate and it was honestly the best hot chocolate I've EVER had. I love the quirkiness and the atmosphere of this amazing place. Meg could not do more for you and is very knowledgeable on all the products she stocks. There are also vegan options available in both the drink ranges and cake. I have recommended to all my family and friends.Once you have visited this amazing place you will never go anywhere else.

Great coffee, excellent service and lots of variety for an independent coffee-shop. Easily the best place in town for drinks and cake.

Great little coffee shop in a busy town, with lots to do. They had amazing cakes on offer, made by a local company. Even though the staff are wearing mask's, you can tell their smiling by their eyes. Will definately be going back!

An antidote to ghastly coffee chains, this tiny cafe is totally individual, with artworks, cushions, colour; it's a bit like the kasbah, very exotic!We had two drinks and two enormous slices of locally made cake for a very reasonable £7; the previous contributor complaining that he used to be able to purchase came here for £1 has had it good for a long time, I should say! Where we live, it would have been heading towards £5 a portion! Personally, I would have liked much more lemon in the lemon sponge, but that's the only bad thing I have to say about this tiny jewel.Very clean toilets. Friendly staff. Well done!

Excellent surroundings,good prices and friendly staff.Buy the church.Wpild come again.Tskes2y and indoor service available with continued opening of necessary

A lovely coffee shop and loved visiting, a slice of cake has shot up from £1 to £2.50 it’s just greedy, hate using big chains but I think Costa coffee just round the corner is now better value

So simple and so enjoyabke to sit under tree and enjoy Sandwiches best coffee prepared by a cool gang of youngsters ,,, WELL DONE P.S TKU for flying the Flags too ...

Lovely environment to sit and work while enjoying lovely coffee. The staff are so attentive and more than happy to supply delicious coffee. Plenty of plugs for laptops/chargers. 10/10 customer experience.

Goats that dance is a great quirky independent coffee shop, there coffee is amazing as well as the cake to go with it.They have vegan and gluten free options to suit everybody’s needs.The staff are extremely friendly and very welcoming, would highly recommend if you are in the sandwich area :)

Happy vibes, tasty coffee, vegan& gluten free cakes, dog friendly,happy staff,quirky look, welcoming, local produce, small, unique

I visited sunny sandwich with my partner on Saturday, prior to lockdown I had been to goats briefly, I had a flat white and the milk was sadly burnt, which put me off but walking past the bright flowery display caught my eye I thought I must give it another try. I had a flat white which was just perfect, served by a lovely lady. My partner who has a dairy intolerance had a hot chocolate made with coconut milk and wow . We also had a vegan flap jack which was absolutely delicious. We will definitely keep goats in mind for our little treat on our rare weekend off of our busy schedules.

Stopped for a coffee and a cake with my family the other day and found the staff to be very happy and friendly. They had plenty of options available for my son as he cant have dairy. Lots of drinks on offer which is great. Will definitely be going back and I am looking forward to being able to sit indoors as the atmosphere felt so warm and friendly.

We had a lovely experience when we visited with two adults and two children. Incredibly friendly lady serving had a beautiful latte and my kiddies had small hot chocolates, whereas my husband was very excited to go all out with cream and marshmallows on his. We look forward to coming in warmer weather to sample the Solleys ice-cream with our drinks.

Stopped off on my cycle ride through Sandwich. Very friendly,efficient baristas.Great coffee and cake and more than happy to fill up my water bottle.Plenty of space opposite to sit and keep an eye on your bike.Highly recommend

Definitely recommend a visit if your passing through sandwich or local like myself! Fantastic atmosphere, coffee was nice and was greeted with a warm and friendly Megan as always! The best coffee shop in sandwich by far! 5 stars! :)

The dog loved his treat, the children loved their smaller hot chocolates. Coffee was great. Hidden gem

‘The Goats’ is such a beautiful coffee shop, serving a variety of great drink choices and snacks. My niece and nephew particularly love the hot chocolate with marshmallows and cream as well as the ice cream!! Megan and team always have a smile and go above and beyond. Something there for everyone!

Lovely location,coffee and service!We were served by a young man through a hatch in the wall.He was pleasant and efficient.He made 2 lovely coffees,even had skimmed milk,gave us take away cups & lids and we took these into the gardens opposite outside the church.The coffee was great,and I am a keen coffee drinker....Would certainly return if back in the area,and recommend.Its a real gem!

I have visited goats recently and I have to say it was an amazing experience. It was always ensured that social distancing measures were in place and if these ignored it would be dealt with.Goats is charming, full of character and spotless.The owner himself was lovely and helped with any queries and had a lovely chat. I can honestly say I felt so so welcome as going into places on your own can be daunting at times. I will certainly be returning to goats on my next visit.Thank you goats for an amazing experience, the best coffee I have ever tasted and an amazing veggie sausage roll :) complete pleasure !!

We always make time to visit Goats when we are in Sandwich. Easily the best cup of coffee in town with a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere that never disappoints!

During these strange times this little shop takeaway is a blessing for the many cycle and walking folk, met with a smile no doubt under the mask to keep germs away. Sign of the times but well done. In carrying on

Good coffee. Very small shop but allows dogs, so it was nice to sit there with some pooches. Would be a nice place to meet up with friends if you live in Sandwich. Good prices too.

First visit to this quaint small coffee shop. Met a friend there for coffee, coffee was excellent. A latte coffee was only £2. Cake available, but disappointing there was no gluten free.It was like sitting in your front room with your friends drinking a cuppa... everyone was very friendly. Dogs are very much made to feel welcome, with dog treats on offer.

I've just spent a little over a week in Sandwich - Found this little place and decided to give it a try - Wow I certainly wasn't disappointed, I loved it so much so, I went 4 times. It's like having coffee (and cake) in someone's living room. Had some nice chats with the owner who even wanted to give me a discount on my last day! The coffee is slow roasted and he has different batches each day - At only £2 a cup, not only tasty & hot, but also great value. Then we get onto the cake. He has a lady who makes him 2 different cakes each day. My partner & I sampled over our visits - Coffee, Lemon Drizzle, Apple, Lemon & Blueberry, Fruit Cake & Victoria Sponge - All were fantasic & again incredible value at £1 a slice. - Only been back home for a day & already want to go back - If you like Coffee & Cake, don't go to Sandwich without trying this place. Thanks for having us.

The name caught our attention to start with once Jonny had generously explained that, we were able to enjoy fabulous coffees and lemon drizzle cake surrounded by the most intriguing artefacts. A hugely enjoyable experience and my favourite of the many coffee shops in lovely Sandwich. So reasonably priced too!

Such yummy coffee, always friendly baristas and chilled atmosphere. Quirky and vibrant. Also very well priced!!! ££ would come again in a heartbeat

The coffee was hot and tasty. The homemade cake was good if a little on the dry side. We sat outside as there is not a lot of room inside.

WOW My wife and I wanted a coffee and came upon this gem after leaving St. Peter's Church. We met the remarkable owner, had 2 americano coffees made from Guatemala coffee beans and enjoyed immensely the coffee and craic! There are numerous paintings and memorabila of the late 60's and 70's rock scene, My wife picked up a book written by the owners wife and will go and buy it as she was so impressed. This is a must!

Felt so welcome. Its a wonderful little coffee room. We had a great time and coffee was really good. Best in Sandwich we reckon.

Not only was Johnny warm and welcoming, but the local customers made it a wonderful visit. The children loved their babycinos, and our coffees were spot on. Highly recommended!

Always a great experience going to get your coffee at Goats! Johnny is always so welcoming and happy to discuss the local artwork on the walls, his current travel plans etc.! Plus a great selction of interesting books to browse over whilst sipping your coffee beans!!

Loved it! One of my favourite coffee spots, dog friendly and serve a fab hot chocolate, would highly recommend :)

We sat in the sunshine on a little table outside. It was fabulous and dog friendly too. Cake was delicious.

Very small coffee shop, but with outdoor seating tables in nice weather, that lives up to reputation of providing excellant coffee and attentive hospitality from the owner. Dog friendly. The yummy home made cakes are a great bonus, provided you are not on a diet!!

We were recommended this place (by the lady in the greengrocers) as the best place to have tea or coffee in Sandwich and it didn’t disappoint. Called after the Ethiopian goats who first brought coffee to the attention of their goatherds, it is a tiny place but the friendly regulars moved up for us.

Brilliant atmospher with very friendly staff and customers and the coffee was very good too. I was a bit unsure when we went in with the chairs all sat around the walls facing a central coffee table but we were made to feel at home and when we left I felt happier than when we went in, highly recommend for a coffee.

The place where all locals, and a few dogs, get their coffee with homemade cake and delicious sausage rolls. Small, slightly bohemian with brilliant coffee and friendly service, highly recommended

I don't usually write reviews of coffee shops but this little place is an absolute gem.

I visit this local coffee shop in Sandwich regularly. The cosy and friendly atmosphere invites you to stay and enjoy delicious coffee and sample the homemade cakes. Jonny is warm and welcoming and even provides dog biscuits for our four legged friends!

Where else will you get a home ground coffee with a large slab of home made cake for way under a fiver?. This place is a must when in Sandwich and is totally unbeatable in my opinion and all those coming through the doors. The cake was so good we bought more to take home! It has open style seating and everyone is so friendly and talkative plus there's some glorious artwork adorns the walls. Jonny has a fantastic place here and Paulines cakes are to die for. Next time I am your way guys I will be back without hesitation. Also the students, Connor and his mate, were fantastic and really looked after us..

The best coffee in town , simple as that Great place to chat always friendly cake is great As well Dog friendly and plenary of outside seating

I finally had the opportunity to visit this quaint and quirky coffee shop today, and wow what a hidden treasure it is!

We were just looking around for a hot drink and we noticed their signage by the church. Short walk around the church and there was this lovely little coffee shop. Not big, but very friendly with outside seating for good weather. We ordered 2 coffees and sat outside by the church and our order was bought out to us. The coffee was one of the best we have ever tasted. Who ever wants to drink nation wide big brand coffee again. The people in Sandwich are so lucky.

Great coffee shop. Best coffe in town. Also good music. Dog is always welcomed. Staff vet friendly. Rustic surroundings, small enough to get everyone chatting together.

Very friendly staff. Outside seating (sun shining) very comfortable seating inside. Lovely coffee and wonderful atmosphere.

I came across this lovely cafe by chance, and am so glad I did - friendly & helpful staff provided me with a map/guide to the town as well as an excellent cappuccino and iced water. Seats inside and - with a view of the church - outside, and a bookcase of books to borrow. Another gem in my collection of independent coffeeshops

Great coffee, far better than the chains in every way. Don't miss it as there isn't another like it.

Wonderful cup of afternoon tea and Victoria Sponge seated outside in the sun listening to church bells chime. Best little place in Sandwich.

We were cycling on the Kent coast on Sunday and needed coffee so dropped into Sandwich, a small, charming town. We passed a huge Costa but wanted to find a locally owned cafe - thus we came across Goats That Dance, a small cafe with seats and tables on the pedestrianised street outside. 2 superb flat whites and a generous slice of delicious lemon cake - all for £5! Add in excellent, friendly service, being situated opposite a historic and beautiful church and the chance to enjoy your coffee in the sun (or shade) and I think Goats That Dance might just be the most perfect cafe I've come across in the UK!

Very decent, local coffeeshop. Owner Jonny is a hoot. The coffee is delicious. Pretty location near the church.

The coffee is made with care using the finest beans. The cups & cutlery are unique making the drinking of the coffee a wonderful experience. It is by far the very best coffee I've had in all of Kent.

I like to find independent cafes wherever we go. I like their character and Goats that Dance didn't disappoint. Very nice coffee.

Popped in for coffee and cake and wasn’t disappointed. Johnny was chatty and apologetic at our short wait. He knows his coffee which was tophole and gave us info on the blend too. The coffee cake was £1 for a huge slice and was fresh and tasty. I love to find an independent cafe and this is one of the best.

Very nice coffee great place if you have dogs as they are welcome too.. Not a lot of room inside though so you won't all fit in if it's busy anyway but they have a few tables that always seem to be taken as well

Friendly cosy and delicious coffee. Just the place to tuck yourself away if you have a spare half hour in Sandwich...maybe try a piece of cake too.

A one off place !Very popular and always lots of customers..Very good coffee and always a pleasant ambiance. Rather cramped [ hence "snug"] and not a place to exchange confidences [ all too close together]. Outside tables in good weather. Also has small events.

My favourite place to go for coffee and chit-chats in Sandwich. Love catching-up with the locals who are always friendly, interested. Great sense of community. And of course the best coffee around by a large mile served by one of the nicest, kindest men you will ever meet. Thank you Jonny for all you do.

Went here for a coffee after dog walking with a friend. First coffee was perfectly fine, hot and a reasonable price.

This louche bohemian little haunt is one of my favourite places. From the coffee to the cake I couldn’t recommend it enough. Tuffs and all! Cin-cin