Hayden's Coffee Shop in Rother

First time visit to Haydens. I chose this hotel after researching all others on the area. I have visited places based on reviews before and been disappointed. Haydens did not disappoint! We had the most amazing weekend. From the minute we walked in, until the moment we left, we were made to feel that any request wasn't too much trouble. We were shown to our room (Sandpiper) and were very impressed with the room. It was clean, bright, spacious and quiet. It had a lovely feel to it. The view was beautiful too. We were told we could have coffee and complimentary cake throughout our stay. The cakes were absolutely delicious! The bed was comfortable. In the morning we were blown away by the breakfast menu! It was extensive. Corey served us on both mornings. What a lovely guy he is! He couldn't do enough for us. The service we received was second to none. What can I say about the breakfast!! It was honestly the best breakfast i've ever had. The food was clearly of excellent quality. The sausages and bacon were delicious! My sister and I haven't stopped talking about Haydens since we came home two days ago. We are already booking for next year! Cant wait!!

Fantastic stay at Haydens, lovely rooms and delicious breakfast. All the staff were very friendly and helpful with local knowledge, especially Corey - we’ll be back!

My husband and I booked for lunch last week. He has many dietary requirements and the young man who served us was brilliant with our order. He seemed to be very aware of what foods had gluten in and what didn’t. Our food was presented beautifully and tasted super fresh. Thank you to all concerned. It was a great meal and we will be back.

Chambre parfaite, accueil très agréable, petit-déjeuner dans la véranda. Produits frais, sains et d'excellente qualité. C'est rare ! Meilleur petit-déjeuner de notre séjour en Angleterre.

I wrote a review previously which was removed due to ‘profanity’ when I simply stated that one of the servers was very miserable. I work in hospitality myself and I am a young person, I know how the hospitality industry works, it’s not hard to put on a smile even when you’re not feeling like it. Food was average, nothing special despite stating on the menu that it was. Overall could have been a nice lunch out, however due to miserable service and overpriced below average food, we unfortunately didn’t enjoy our time at Hayden’s. We didn’t get the breakfast/ brunch options/ cake so they may have been nicer. This is constructive criticism and I do not mean to offend, it is a review so my opinion.

We just stopped for a cup of tea, coffe & a piece of cake. I’m gluten-free and got the gf lemon cake and it was one of the best I’ve ever had / super tangy with lots of lemon absolutely delicious. Didn’t realize it, but they looks like they do B&B as well, (i’d imagine parking would be a problem because it’s right in the middle of town but I don’t know)

Had a lovely brunch with my boyfriend, food was fantastic. Lotty was lovely and helpful, the older lady seemed a bit brash with us and didn’t seem as friendly which was a shame as did ruin the experience a bit. The view was beautiful

We try to go to Rye once a year and always stay at Haydens, we have never been disappointed. The Sandpiper Room at the top is absolutely beautiful - spacious, quiet with glorious views over Romney Marsh. The staff are very accommodating: a big shoutout and thank you to Corey who is wonderfully welcoming with nothing ever being too much trouble - he really goes the extra mile! We felt thoroughly refreshed by our stay - exactly what you would wish for on a short break.

We used to go to Haydens quite regularly before Covid. This was our first visit since those dark days and I am very pleased to say that Haydens is still just as great. There's an excellent choice on the menu. The staff are extremely friendly and helpful. The food is well presented and delicious and it is very good value for money. What more could you want?

We have visited often when visiting Rye and tea, coffee and cakes are always delicious. Visited Rye over Easter and treated ourselves to breakfast at Hayden’s. The light breakfast was delicious and so was the Cheddar Eggs (lovely cheese scones served topped with poached eggs, grated cheese and accompanied by two delicious sausages). Thoroughly recommended.

Wir waren zum Lunch als Familie dort, allerdings ist das Restaurant wohl eher geeignet für Frühstück, die Auswahl an Mittagessen beschränkte sich auf drei Gerichte (von denen eins nicht angeboten wurde). Wir hatten dann Sandwich (Käse und Bacon) und Würstchen und Pommes für die Kinder. Das Käsesandwich bestand einfach aus ungetoastetem Vollkornbrot mit einer großen Portion geriebenem Käse, der lose auf das Brot gestreut war. Die Kinder erhielten zwei Würstchen mit einigen Pommes und einer Kelle Bohnen. Das war wenig ansehnlich und schon gar nicht phantasievoll. Der Service wirkte tendenziell gestresst und uninteressiert. Schade. Wir würden nicht mehr wiederkommen.

We walked in and were seated quickly, which was nice, and the waiter was pleasant. But the service was incredibly slow and the food very disappointing when it arrived, particularly for the price. Do not recommend.

We used their catering facility for a birthday party at our home. They were excellent and the food was plentiful and good. All round a good 5 star experience. Chris and Sylvia Arnold

It was lunchtime managed to get a table at the rear of the restaurant with a great view over the harbour/estuary. The chap looking after us was ultra efficient and pleasant as we're the ladies bringing the hot drinks. The food was piping hot , freshly prepared and excellent , honestly the best breakfast after my wifes :-) and reasonable cost. The menu should have something for all tastes. We will definitely go back when we are in the area and would highly recommend to anyone staying or visiting Rye ... Excellent service and food - big thankyou for our lunch experience

Excellent service and first rate accommodation. The breakfast was wonderful and they catered of all of the family dietary complications.

I came to rye on a business trip and to potentially move my company more locally. I’ve fallen in love with rye and more so the friendly folk in town. Hayden’s was a perfect base for me, their breakfast amazing!

Lovely view but bland and overpriced for the quality. Poor quality coffee, tasteless and too hot. Eggs and watery avocado had little taste without any seasoning. The White House and the Fig offer better food for similar prices.

Very nice food and quick and friendly service. One of us had the traditional breakfast and that was yummy, particularly the sausage. The other had a ham sandwich. The bread was nice and thick and the ham was properly carved. We would definitely recommend

menu prices didn’t match total price . we had the following : ham sandwich with salad and crisps, prawn & avacado sandwich with salad and crisps , 4 x chicken nuggets and chips x 2 , 2 x orange squash and 2 x capuchinos = £43.20 .. overpriced

Visited Hayden’s on a grey day . Left with a big smile on my face. Beautiful table overlooking a stunning view surrounded by flowers . Had delicious ploughman’s as you can see from the photos . Homemade coleslaw and potato salad . Fresh crisp salad and fruit . Perfect as always .

What a cracking place, beautiful decor and lovely and clean . Whilst we only enjoyed some top coffee and gluten free cake , they meals that came out during our visit looked quality components and very yummy . It’s a shame we had already had lunch earlier . There’s not many covers in the building so it was peaceful and we didn’t wait long for our order

We stumbled across Hayden's because the cafe we planned to go to had no gluten free cakes that day. Hayden's had the choice of Lemon & Almond or chocolate. A hard choice but I went for the lemon and it was the best cake I've ever tasted!

My daughter and I decided to visit Rye for a day trip last week and called into Hayden’s for lunch. It was really busy, but the waitresses found us a table in the back part of the cafe and warned us in advance that there would be a wait for food. The menu has a wide choice of options, varying from different breakfast combinations , to jacket potatoes, cakes, sandwiches etc. My daughter opted for one of the specials on the board which was a jacket potato with avocado, beetroot and hummus, while I had delicious cheese scones with poached egg and bacon. We were too full to try any of the cakes on display. As it happened, we didn’t have to wait too long for food and very much enjoyed the view across the marshes at the back. If I come back to stay in Rye, I’ll try and book the B&B.

Good food is being let down by the waitresses. They seem quite miserable and unhappy to be there. Not sure if there has been a change of ownership as this has not always been the case.

Great little restaurant/ cafe/ Tea rooms, very clean. Friendly staff lovely food and good value for money.

Always had a good experience here, the food is delicious and well prepared also presented attractively. The staff are efficient and friendly. Just one small point, the chair seats are very uncomfortable even with cushions. I have dodgy back and after today’s visit it became very painful. It was definitely the seats that caused this. Apart from this personal gripe, I would say a visit to Hayden’s is highly reccommended.

This lovely café is a great place for lunch. I had a delicious celeriac and stilton soup but there are vegan options too. My visit was on a cold Monday in March and it was easy to get a seat in the garden room at the back but it can be busy and you might have to wait on a weekend or in peak season.

Walked in just before 10am on Saturday, only a couple of tables left. Nice and clean and spacious. A good menu with lots of breakfast options including lots for vegetarians. I chose the Buck Rarebit (vegetarian option) There own secret recipe, served on a slice of hand-cut granary toast with mushrooms sautéed in organic butter and Heinz baked beans. I also enjoyed fresh fruit salad with yogurt plus flat white coffee. All good is prepared to order, served piping hot. Delicious.

My husband and I eat at Hayden’s at least 2 or 3 times a month. The food is amazing, tasty and enjoyable. Food is prepared fresh and very rarely wait very long before being served. Staff are friendly and efficient. Well done everyone at Hayden’s...

We always try to visit Hayden's on our monthly visit to Rye. Always popular and very busy. Great food and friendly staff. I always have problem with customers who bring dogs into restaurants as I'm allergic to animal fur. Dogs are not allowed and this...

We really enjoyed our food today, what we didn’t enjoy and what appears to be a regular occurrence amongst other reviews is the erratic customer service. The table service was friendly and polite but when it came to pay the bill you would have thought...

Procuring a build your own breakfast at 2pm should be an impossibility but the staff here came up trumps. Good quality food, beautifully cooked. Shame we hadn’t booked a table with a view!

Had a lovely lunch at Hayden’s. Food was tasty and portions generous. On the expensive side I would say but good quality, so totally worth it.

We just popped in for a cup of tea. A lovely cafe / restaurant with views across to harbour and marshes. We had a very enjoyable pot of tea with tea leaves not tea bags. We shared a fruit scone but probably should have had...

Well, nowhere to find fault. The food was good, the surroundings clean, light and airy, and the service outstanding. Very highly recommended.

I emailed Hayden's a couple of days ahead of our visit to ask if they had nut free options, as my daughter has a severe allergy. When we got there, they had prepared a special mix for their pancakes and wafers for the day to...

My husband and I have eaten at this place for a number of years now. We booked a table as we travelled a distance. We were asked to take a seat at what was a really nice table. We were told that there was a...

What a find in Rye, beautiful airie conservatory and the afternoon tea was amazing. The best scones I've ever had and the cakes were super tasty. Could not fault it.

Well I was pretty disappointed… saw this scored highly on Trip and popped our heads in and was greeted by a friendly staff member, very bubbly and welcoming. Her welcome and goodbye were the best bits. It was reasonably quiet, a few tables in. The...

We go here a lot as we like it! This time it started with me saying "Hello" and was greeted by a somewhat irate waitress who said "There is a wait of 45mins if you want food". Customer service at its best. No hello or...

We’re locals and decided to have a walk around Rye and then some lunch. What a super find and choice we made. We decided to eat here because of the wide choice of gluten free and veggie options. We both chose the ploughman’s - what...

Incredible. I have been coming to Hayden’s since I was a child and I took my partner here for the first time. He had the cheddar eggs which he said were amazing. I had the french toast which was the best french toast I’ve ever...

My wife and I ate here for the first time recently and I have to say, this was the best cooked breakfast I’ve ever eaten out. The service and staff were great and the seating area in the conservatory was excellent. I had toast, poached...

Great cooked breakfast with the family. Food was all delicious and staff couldn’t have been more accommodating!

My husband and I love coming here for lunch whenever we visit Rye. Today, I had one of the specials - Thai green vegetable curry with rice. This was vegan and gluten-free .... and absolutely delicious!!! There was plenty of choice for people like me...

A really good lunch at a sensible price. Good vegetarian options. Excellent welsh rarebit. Well worth a visit

A nice breakfast in the back room with a wonderful view. Food was really nice, well cooked and nicely presented Would have returned more but the restaurant had limited opening times at the time of our visit

Stayed at Hayden’s for the August Bank Holiday weekend after reading reviews. loved my first experience of Rye but Hayden’s made the stay more memorable. I can not fault anything from the room we had, little finishing touches, breakfast, the staff, all so helpful and...

Popped in to Hayden's as a last stop before we headed home following our trip in Rye. It was very busy so I think we were lucky to get a table! We ordered breakfast and some drinks. The scrambled eggs were super creamy and very...

We (family of four) visited on a VERY wet and windy Saturday lunchtime. We hadn’t booked but were seated very quickly. Between us we ordered the light breakfast (loved by eldest son though he was gutted he hadn’t noticed there was a larger option on...

All the other cafes were crowded by just before noon, but I came across Hayden’s; their dining room, overlooking a large garden, had many empty tables, well spaced. The waitress said I could have a table till 1pm. Although the all-day breakfasts looked tempting, I...

Always good standard of sandwiches, cakes and snacks. Hayden's is very clean and tastefully decorated throughout. Chairs are comfortable. However, it is rather expensive.

Regular customer of Hayden’s and always found the service and food delicious, today was disappointing, waited nearly an hour for food and had to ask twice how much longer.....:No apology by the waitress, simply told ‘were busy’ Would have been useful if we had been...

Fresh food, gorgeous lemon Syllabub and a view over the river. Friendly service and a wide selection of snacks and main courses.

We had goats cheese and onion tart with lovely wedges and homemade coleslaw, very tasty, good sized portion with friendly service from the staff

Hayden’s doesn’t accept reservations for lunch unless the group is for eight or more which ours was. We organised a pre Christmas family meet up and booked a table. When we arrived there was no table, we were not happy as we had travelled from...

First visit to this location. A nice warm atmosphere and friendly staff. The home made cheese scones are the best we have had in along time. Welldone.

Breakfast, all good (perfect poached eggs), aside from a barely cooked(microwaved?) tomato half. Seriously what does it take for chefs to bother baking or frying a tomato so it browns slightly and actually cooks? Great back room, good views, and very professional and pleasant staff...

Excellent service in a lovely setting with fresh locally sourced ingredients and perfectly cooked and presented Can’t wait to return

Popped in here for a light lunch and was very pleasantly surprised. The food was very fresh, well presented and efficiently served. The views are lovely. Well worth a visit.

This is an inviting place for lunch with excellent views. The menu is interesting and there is a “specials” board. I had a double cheeseburger with wedges from the “specials” board which was excellent.

Arrived at 11.45 am, chose a soup off the Special board and Cheddar eggs off the menu and a pot of tea for two. Use this place pretty much every time we’re in Rye, which is usually once or twice every month. Disappointed that we couldn’t have the soup because not available until the lunch menu is put out at noon! Had the rest, but wife not impressed by the hard line attitude taken by the waitress.We’d have happily waited till noon for the food and had our pot of tea whilst waiting, but this wasn’t an option.Asked the same young lady for the bill, and was directed to the till.Everything about this place is excellent and we will keep coming here going forward, however, perhaps better communication and customer focus could have helped in this instance. I never write bad reviews, but my wife was visibly disappointed by the actions of the waitress today, which then impacts on my day. Enough said!

We were looking for somewhere to get a bowl of soup on a cold and wet lunchtime and Hayden’s had a board outside offering a choice of three homemade soups. The place looked tiny from outside but was much bigger than it looked with a spacious and light dining room at the back giving a fabulous view of Rye. The soup was excellent, plentiful ,hot and served with either baguette or a toasted cheese scone.There were other lunch options available and the place was almost full. We’ll definitely be going back.

We usually visit Haydens when we come to Rye as the food is always good and locally sourced, the staff are polite and friendly. Views are good too in the back part of the cafe. The only down side is the food does not come out together (that is orders for 2 people at the table). this really does get my goat as it leaves one persons food going cold whilst waiting for the others food to arrive. Come on kitchen staff, get your timings right! A great place to meet but slow service from the kitchen.

This lovely restaurant was busy, but staff were efficient and friendly, had mushroom omelette with salad, asked for dressing on the side, no problem with that, came in a separate dish, hubby had homemade leek and potato soup with baguette which was delicious, thoroughly recommend this place for lunch

Went for a late breakfast. Food was good quality and all local produce going by the info on the menu. Clearly a popular place and deserves to be. There was quite a relaxed feel to the service, which didn’t bother us, but one to be aware of if you’re wabting only a quick visit.

Over the years that we have been coming here we have found Haydens to offer unpretentious but very high calibre food in a clean and attractive setting. Sadly or last visit was marred by a young waitress who was clearly either in the wrong job or having a bad day and determined to let her customers know. All was done with ill grace verging on the rude. Our food was banged down on the table. chairs from empty tables crashed around and surfaces sprayed with chemicals in an aggressive way. Although the food when it came was - as ever - very good indeed - or enjoyment was spoilt by her unprofessional behaviour. Althiugh I realise that attracting and keeping good staff is a problem, Haydens must ensure that those they employ front of house are at least cheerful and pleasant to the customers and not (as in this case) intent on taking out their frustrations ON the customer.

Spent the day in Rye and popped into Hayden's for a coffee. There were 4 of us and we grabbed an empty table in the front of the coffee shop overlooking the High Street. Popped to the toilets later (very clean) and couldn't believe the amount of tables at the back of the coffee shop with lovely views. I will have to make sure I sit there next time. My party had 2 coffees and 2 teas - lovely choice of teas and it was a very good cup of coffee. My husband had a scone which he said was very nice and me and one daughter enjoyed a huge slice of coffee and walnut cake while the other daughter had a slice of a very fine looking carrot cake.Speedy friendly service and good value for money - will definitely return next time we are in Rye.

the food we had was amazing the best food we had in a long time and the best we had in this town. we will have to come back soon and try more of the excellent food, the service was out of this world

We are at lunchtime. There was a good choice of lunchtime cafe food, service was good the food was freshly cooked and tasty and made from high quality fresh ingredients and at a reasonable price eaten in pleasant surroundings. It was noticeable how many local people were using the cafe which suggests it is consistently good.

We found this cafe on a day out in Rye and were really pleased we did. The food was really tasty and we were very impressed by the option of free range meat on the menu. It made choosing lunch a pleasure. The seating in the back gave us a lovely view of the surrounding fields. We would highly recommend.

I would definitely say, for anyone visiting Rye and anywhere near this establishment, it is an absolute MUST! It has great kerb appeal for a start, so you are automatically drawn in. Once inside, the staff were very friendly and helpful. The place was so busy and popular and you can see how busy the staff are and yet always pleasant, polite and friendly. The food, when it arrived was awesome. Generous portions, tasty and fresh ingredients and all at a reasonable price. Genuinely the best Ploughman's lunch I have ever had and I cannot wait to go back!

I’m told our experience is slightly unusual by a relative, however....... The cafe itself is light bright and contemporary. Good views over the River and onwards to Camber sands. All the staff were miserable ! I ordered a croissant to go with my espresso and when it arrived it was basically cremated. I asked the waitress for a ‘less well done one’ to which she replied, “ I don’t know if we have any” in a very unfriendly manner. When the replacement arrived it was only just slightly better. In true typical English style we didn't make any further fuss. The batch were clearly all over cooked and reheated. Will I hurry back ? No !

Visited yesterday with my Dad after reading reviews on here. Inside is really lovely, with comfortable wicker style chairs & spotlessly clean. We both ordered sandwiches. Really tasty granary bread & didn’t skimp on filling. Staff were friendly & helpful. The only thing that we were disappointed with was that they’d run out of scones & we were looking forward to treating ourselves. However, Dad ordered a cheese scone & thoroughly enjoyed it. Worth a visit & I’d happily go again with my husband or friends.

Homemade scones to die for with lashings of jam (of your choice) and cream and a seemingly limitless tea pot.

Popped in for coffee but stayed for soup and a roll. Very nice and understandably popular. A bit more warmth from the staff would be good but overall service was efficient. Very convenient near the most scenic parts at the top of Rye.

This is a typical rye surprise. Walk in from the High Street and be surprised by the amazing view into the landscape that surrounds Rye. Great menu for lunch and afternoon tea time.

Cute cafe/coffee shop on Rye High Street. Great tea snd excellent scones. Clean, spacious and comfortable. Apparently they have rooms above the cafe to rent. I would have scored excellent if only the staff would up their level of customer service-acknowledgment, a smile cost nothing but mean everything.

Staying in Rye and exploring the town we had just walked up the hill from the medieval town gate and we came across this place, we had wanted a traditional English cream tea and we weren’t disappointed, it was very tasty and the scones were lovely and warm and fresh, two young ladies working there were extremely pleasant and friendly, highly recommended.

Wir bekamen den Tip von unseren Vermietern; das von Außen unscheinbare Café entfaltet seinen Charme innen. Alles ist sauber, die gute und gemütliche Einrichtung in den hellen Räumen stimmt hoffnungsfroh und beim Essen war alles frisch & liebevoll zubereitet -geschmeckt hat es einfach nur gut. Wir können den gebackenen Camembert und das Omelette mit Käse und Süsskartoffel Pommes guten Gewissens weiterempfehlen. Wir kommen wieder um so viel wie möglich zu probieren.

Always pop to Hayden’s for brunch and it never fails to deliver. Friendly staff and lovely homemade dishes in a relaxed atmosphere.

We had the cheesy scones with eggs and sausage - they were absolutely phenomenal- would highly recommend! Great tea and coffee with lovely, bright surroundings. Helpful and friendly staff too!

The food is good. Friendly staff. Great coffee. Lovely if the sun is out and you are able to grab a seat outside. Very relaxing and great for people watching 😀

When visiting Rye, this must be a place for you to stop off at and sample their excellent fruit, savoury scones and coffee, The setting (especially in the conservatory) is relaxing, the staff exceptionally friendly and attentive and the food delicious. Well worth a visit.

Amazing moment out from the city. Staff very friendly and helpful. Room spacious big clean modern. Breakfast included 10/10 thank you! Worth every penny

Quite a lot of choice along the High Street but we made the right choice.Our greeting was very friendly and that's always a good start. We took a table in the light and airy back section and the view was fascinatingOur food was very tasty and plentiful and sensibly priced.It was freshly cooked and home made and we got a cheerful greeting through the hatch from the kitchen as we left.We will ceratinly return

Fantastic place for a hearty brunch. We went as a group of 4. Got a table straight away in the lovely conservatory area. Great service, beautiful food.

Toffe echte engelse tearoom met heerlijke lunchgerechten. Cheesscones echt "to die for" Fijne ambiance, grote serre met fantastisch uitzicht. Alles homemade!

We visited twice in a three day trip to Rye. Welcoming and well run place. More tables (with views!) out the back, great selection of freshly made lunches including sandwiches, jacket potatoes and hot specials - our favourites were the homemade soups (served with cheese scones - nice touch!) and the awesome selection of homemade cakes. Large cappuccinos will keep you buzzing all afternoon.

Enjoyed our lunch. Good size portions. They were a little short staffed when we visited so food order took longer than usual but we were warned of this. The potato wedges were delicious.

We had breakfast here one day and returned for lunch two days later. Both were very good, fresh foods, excellent service and prices that reflect the quality of the food.

We visit once or twice a month, the food is always well cooked / presented and delicious. Friendly staff help with food selection and are attentive, without being intrusive. If only more places offered this service at these prices.

Delicious food, lovely staff and great views from the conservatory.A very pleasant experience, will definitely be back.

I called in here with my daughter and 18 month old granddaughter for a spot of lunch and we were very pleased with our choice.The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the restaurant easily accommodated the wide buggy. Several high chairs were available for both my granddaughter and a couple of other toddlers who were present.We both chose the home made cheese and onion pie with options for chunky chips, coleslaw, salad and baked beans. The pie was delicious and throughout our stay the staff were excellent with my granddaughter. A very pleasant visit!

The restaurant is clan bright and very comfortable. Food is fantastic as is the menu.Only criticism is not all the staff today were as friendly as on our other visits in fact most looked miserable. On leaving we thanked three behind the counter and had no response. However we will go back and recommend it to friends and family.

This is a coffee shop that does light lunches and afternoon tea and cakes. My wife had tuna sandwiches and I had a ham ploughmans - both were good and quite tasty…..but not The staff are friendly and efficient.

We had a late morning coffee and scone. The coffees were good and the scone delicious. The atmosphere was pleasant, the view from the back room was lovely and the service was efficient. We were served by Alice who was extremely polite, friendly and helpful.

Stayed in Sandpiper and Silver rooms, amazing rooms with attention to detail. I’ve stayed in many hotels/B&Bs around the world and this place is a must. The breakfast was cooked and presented with love! Staff were friendly and professional and will definitely stay again.

When I visit Rye and the weather is pleasant, the first place I head for is this lovely coffee shop.I love too sit outside overlooking the park. There are only two small tables though, but I have always been lucky The staff are friendly and polite.The food is fresh, tasty and always very beautifully presented. Very good value too.I would definitely recommend a visit.We had the mackerel salad.

Super Kaffee, nettes Personal und anständige Preise. Essen sehr gut und Ambiente einmalig. Sehr emphelenswert, wenn man in Rye ist unbedingt hin gehen