Isle of Wight Pearl Cafe in Isle of Wight

We had yummy cake and hot chocolate today, enjoyed with a fantastic view and the staff were very friendly. Lots of fresh cake selection or smaller meals on the menu. Always love popping by when we visit the island

A variety of breakfast combinations served until midday. A well organised establishment, which if you like English type full breakfasts, served piping hot, is the place to go. An immaculately clean cafe with with excellent toilets . Highly recommended.

Took my son for lunch who has milk allergy and advised them when ordering. When the food came out they handed me the sandwich I had ordered for him and once he had ate a good 1/4 of the sandwich they then brought out another the same and said that this was the milk free one !!!! I had ordered a completely different sandwich for me but they insisted I had ordered the same as my son. Having got my son to empty his mouth and keep drinking he thankfully was ok but it could of been a lot worse. They eventually brought out my correct sandwich. No real apology as they insisted I was in the wrong. This episode ruined the day for all of us. Another customer in the restaurant came over to us also to advise she had just discovered the advertised vegan brownie was not milk free and to stay well clear. Needless to say will not be returning and would not recommend.

Had a great afternoon celebrating a special bride to be @ the pearl cafe today , food & service was absolutely excellent 🎉🎉🎉 A good time was had by all Thank you

Visited the cafe and had some lovely lattes and toffee cake. The location is brilliant and there are great views from the windows. They are currently creating a larger cafe area and hope the current room is also updated as there was some tatty wall painting where they had painted over the skirting boards and not done above the radiators, it must have been like this for some time and this let it down, not the new works.

Stopped off mid afternoon for something to eat. Home cooked quiche was really nice and staff also really nice. Lovely views out to sea. Only thing on our visit it was undergoing some building work/alterations. Surely Winter would have been a better time to do it, not July but otherwise enjoyable visit and Dog friendly which is why we stopped there.

Located overlooking the sea, friendly and helpful staff. The fish and chips and mushroom soup were delicious. The soup came with lovely warm freshly made bread. The fish and chips were beautifully cooked.

Stopped by for 'Coffee and Cake' and despite all the Covid crap that's going on, we had a very pleasant time.Okay there wasn't a full Menu but the outside seating was adequate, the service excellent and the fayre both tasty and good value. I have to say that in the absence of the usual 'Coach loads of 'Tourists', it made for a peaceful tea break.

Popped in for lunch before an afternoon on the beach. Kids had the cod & chips, we had the prawn sandwich. Good friendly service and the food was excellent with good portion sizes. Would be a fantastic spot for lunch in the summertime. Great view!

Lovely service from Antony and Jake at front of house, made sure we had all we needed. ‘Best chicken burger ever’ complements to the chefs Phillip and Megan. The food was a great standard. Lovely afternoon, also felt very safe in this tough time. Thanks Isle of Wight Pearl cafe!

Great little cafe attached to the Pearl factory. Friendly prompt service from Anthony. The food was cooked really well and consistent across several dishes, from the fish, calamari to scampi- just right, perfect consistency . Chef Megan deserves a shout out. Meal rounded off with homemade cakes, Victoria sponge and lemon cake, neither disappointed. Highly recommended but go on an empty stomach.

Superb food, we went three times over 14 days: once for a cream tea, once a cup of tea, and again for a fully loaded cooked breakfast, delicious bacon, and two eggs mushrooms and full plate. Anthony was managing the café and his team were so kind, extremely welcoming, nothing was too much trouble, very considerate of my 93 year old mother-in-law in a wheelchair.. We sat outside and enjoyed the extraordinary view of the sea, and later went inside to have a cup of tea. Anthony made sure that the team were clear, running a tight ship, all standards being high, especially the chef and the attention of the serving staff. Thank you all. Next time we are on the Island we will be back.

Love the cafe. Big thank you to Ayshia, Karen and Anthony for their warm welcome and superb food. Would highly recommend while visiting the island. Also great views.

We called into the cafe whilst visiting IoW Pearl and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food and service. They obviously have a great approach to their work, as all the staff were really helpful and friendly. We just had a tuna mayo baguette and a bowl of tomato and basil soup, but the portions were generous and very tasty. The food that we saw being delivered to other tables also looked nice.Definitely worth popping in and having a break looking out across the sea.

Cafe staff made a real fuss of my Mum for her birthday lunch. Sang her happy birthday and got free cake!

Whilst walking the coastal path we stopped at the Isle of Wight Pearl for lunch. Food was very good as were the views (and weather). Perfect place to stop. Social distancing very good and the outside tables were scrupulously cleaned after each customer.However, whilst queuing we were subject to a long wait just because the server was holding an indepth conversation with the current customers. Not about food, but about jewellery - showing off her earrings, necklace etc. Despite the people in the queue behind us trying to interrupt them, we had to wait a good 15 minutes for the server to deliver just two drinks. The people behind us eventually walked off in disgust. By the time we were served, the queue snaked right back into the Pearl Centre and another member of staff was trying to push everyone closer together. Quite inappropriate.

We visited the Isle of Wight Pearl Café on a mid-week afternoon in September for a cream tea. We have been here before for the same purpose but our most recent visit was made in the post Covid 19 lockdown period and this review will consider our experience of this.The café is associated with the sizable ‘Pearl outlet centre but is available to visitors who like us are looking for a nice place to stop for refreshments. The Café is located on the Military Road and has ample (free) parking for visitors. We entered the building where there was a hand sanitiser available and then passing through the commercial section arrived at the very spacious and welcoming interior of the café. Again hand sanitiser was provided and the tables had been well spaced to enable social distancing, a one way system was also marked on the floor.The café also has a good number of tables in an expansive outside grassed area and we chose one of these as it was a sunny day and not too windy. Food and drink is ordered at the counter in the café and paid for at the same time. As an alternative to a conventional cream tea we chose the ‘savoury’ type which had choice of plain or cheese scone served with cream cheese in lieu of clotted cream and chutney in lieu of jam which made a pleasant change and was delicious.Tremendous views can be witnessed in the outside area along to Freshwater in the island and further on what looked to be Poole Harbour. A short walk along the cliff edge gives a good insight into the coastal erosion affecting the south coats on the island with previous landslips easy to spot.Whilst we were here we noticed tables becoming vacant and being cleared by staff and also cleaned prior to the next customers taking up their seats. Another of our favourite venues on the island and despite the current conditions still as enjoyable.

Superb spot for lunch. Very friendly and efficient staff. Delicious fresh food. Very reasonable price. Amazing views. Nice pearl shop.

Great food with amazing views, we live locally & love coming here for the menu, service & fresh cooked food.

Walked along cliff top from Compton to IoW Pearl cafe, lovely bracing walk in the winter sunshine, very windy. Had started my diet today so sensibly chose the chicken & bacon salad which was really good, freshly made, warm chicken, lovely dressing, just right. Noticed they did have Sunday roast on the menu, which looked really good. I usually choose the bacon & Brie with cranberry baguette & chips which is really good and would recommend. But needs must!

A delicious lunch. We arrived in an unplanned sort of manner and asked the staff, who were very friendly and welcoming, what they would recommend. They suggested the vegan option of the Penang curry. Brilliant. what a good suggestion. So ... thanks a bunch. We will return.

Stopped here for drinks and a quick bite. Chips were very good-and two diet cokes went down a treat. 5 star hygiene and friendly staff-coffee a bit expensive for a latte-£3.20?

Have wrote a review for here before. Wasn’t good at all. But, hey. Well, all I can say now is, please give them a go. Food fantastic. Prawn Baguette was the best we had from the whole 2 weeks of our holiday. Lavvaza Coffee Cake was out of this world. Had a slice on all 3 visits. Lovely views from the cafe. And sofas in the Pearl Shop to sit on. Also, easy access for Wheelchairs. Pearls were beautiful. Managed to restrain myself to two pairs of earrings. Highly recommend a visit or two. Will definitely be returning, if we can manage another holiday next year.

We stopped by here having experienced the delight that was the drive along the Military Road and the horror that was the Needles Landmark. It was late and we had given up on the idea that we might find hot food. But no, the helpful and friendly staff said it wasn't a problem so I had a jacket potatoes and a lovely salad and my husband had soup and gluten free bread. The sea view from the cafe was an added bonus and was unexpected. Would definitely visit here again as it is a quality place. Thanks to Anthony and the other staff there for a very pleasant visit.

Do not miss breakfast here. It is wonderful, bacon, egg, sausage, beans, mushrooms, bubble and squeak hash browns, toast. Have never had bubble and squeak for breakfast before, I have been missing out! food nicely presented, and hot. Staff very helpful. Cafe clean as are the loos. Dogs are welcome.Be there for 10.00, when they open, views of the sea, picnic area outside.

Stopped here for some lunch . The food was very good and nicely presented . The cafe staff were very friendly . Lovely view from the cafe .

Lovely lunch, lots of choice and very friendly. The seating outside is very popular and overlooks the sea. It was a bit windy when we visited, so we sat inside. Still good though. The menu is so varied it was difficult to choose. Service was extremely quick.

Nice place to have a good min day lunch , very good selective menu ,very friendly staff and good food.

The fare is pretty much the same as most cafes. Service is good. I always feel one is paying a little more than necessary in these sorts of locations, but the cost was not completely unreasonable either. Either way the extremely pleasant view over the southern Wight coast is adequate compensation.

Visited one afternoon this week. Sat in the garden out the back overlooking the sea. Beautiful views. Had a scone, jam and cream. It was lovely. The toilets were very clean.

Great place to take your dog if the weather is good. Lots of choice on the menu and the opportunity to buy some pearls if you are so inclined.

Was recommended the cafe for the best area tea on the island - not for me

Had earmarked this place for a visit before we set foot on the Isle of Wight. It seemed to tick every box on paper (dog-friendly, great location and good food...) and it certainly didn't disappoint!

This is a nice cafe that offers gluten free food. There is a nice view over Freshwater Bay and the staff are super friendly and helpful.

Good food served quickly, but the view is the real joy. On a good day eat outside and look across Freshwater Bay.

We came here for an anniversary lunch with our children and found the equality of food and customer service to be very good indeed. We know the centre anyway and it is in a stunning location with lots of interesting things on the pearls too. Well worth a trip.

Very nice and pleasant with views out to sea. The food is very nice and service was good. Nice to eat outside when sunny.

We were on a three generation family holiday and on this day we separated into our three individual groups. We started by visiting Mottistone Gardens a short distance away and then had a wonderful cream tea at the cafe. We were fortunate enough to sit outside on the picnic tables with wonderful views to East and West. The cafe had been recommended by friends who had visited a couple of weeks before. The staff in the cafe were really friendly and welcoming and of course you have to walk passed all the displays of pearl jewellery too. As we had recently celebrated our Golden Anniversary I was forced by my husband to buy a pair of beautiful earrings.

The Isle of Wight pearl café was our first stop after arriving in the island via the Fishbourne ferry terminal. We were looking for a cream tea and had planned to come here after looking at reviews on this website.

Called in for lunch and found the food to be delicious, the service fast and friendly. Good value for money would recommend.

Wonderful happy staff with beautiful uninterrupted views and delicious cream teas. Very helpful and polite staff 😁

Nice coffee nice hot choc Lovely sitting on bench outside a walk along cliffs. Didn’t buy food as had tasters in chilli shop and bought chocolate in chocolate shop. Coffee then bought pearl in pearl shop every one so friendly and helpful

Great day out visiting the pearl factory. We had a stressful time getting to the factory as no taxis in google seemed to offer their services, they were all refusing to take us! So we ended up walking there! (We don’t advise walking there as the only route is via military road which doesn’t offer a pedestrian path!)

Popped in just for a coffee and wow was spoilt for choice food wise, chose a deep fried Brie with salad absolutely delicious - had an iced coffee which was delicious - the staff couldn’t have been more helpful and obliging - nothing to much trouble - the whole cafe was spotless and free from clutter - they all had a smile which in this day and age is rare - will definitely be back before returning from holiday - thank you

We arrived late, right as the kitchen was shutting down, after biking from Ventnor to Brighstone, we were tired and hungry, our timing couldn't have been worse... The young man (Jake) at the counter could have just said "Kitchens Closed" but took the time to go back into the kitchen and ask, to which the kitchen said yes and took the time to prepare two cooked meals, which turned out to be some of the best food we had eaten In the Isle Of Wight, We asked for their names so we could name them in this review! so Thank you Jake, Megan and Ayshia for your hospitality and great service, we absolutely recommend the Isle of Wight Pearl Cafe -friendly staff, great food and beautiful views!

Went here for coffee and cake with friends before they had to catch their ferry. Delicious scones, perfect views on a lovely sunny day. Friendly staff and cafe spotlessly clean.

It was a bright windy Saturday morning, and we were looking for a decent breakfast to set us for the day ahead. So we drove out to the IOW Pearl cafe.

The food was really delicious! Really enjoyed our meal here, the staff were also very friendly and the service was fast 😊

Ate here before catching the ferry and was seated by a friendly waitress who was passionate about her job. Good variety and vegan friendly too. Nice food and would recommend this establishment for good hearty food 🥘 good quality ingredients and fairly priced.

We went with our 2 doggies amazing shop & cafe do dog friendly...we had the full breakfast and it was so filling and amazing views

Came just at the right stage of our 12 mile coastal path walk:

I was looking forward to eating this but was left somewhat disappointed. The curry lacked spice and heat and was served with toast. Yes you heard that right toast. I will come back but maybe have a sandwich next time.

The food is good plenty of seating inside and out . You have to walk through the shop to get in and out . A coach party arrived when we where there last so it slowed things down a little.

It was a cold day with heavy winds and sanctuary was needed. But with two dogs in tow and heading for the Pearl Centre we were not sure we'd be welcome. Oh how wrong I was. Anthony, the manager welcomed us with open arms and opened a side door close to where our car was parked as it was raining. Anthony escorted us in to a lovely large dining space and gave us a table with a magnificent sea view.

Really good selection of cakes and snacks plus a traditional menu to cover all choices. Great views in winter and summer and staff are always friendly. Spotlessly clean and quick service, happy to make menu changes. Always our choice for a drive and coffee

Stopped in for a cream tea as staying nearby, was very quiet and staff extremely friendly & polite. Dogs were allowed in and even given home made dog treats, the cream tea was fresh & delicious. Stunning panoramic views across the sea.

Brilliant lunch here today. Everything was beautifully presented, tasted amazing and bought to the table by happy and caring people. Bravo.

Food is extremely interesting I love going for lunch. Apart from the glorious views the service is Wonderful The staff are brilliant,so helpful

Stopped here for meal and coffee the food was excellent with a French theme. Has WiFi too so perfect place to catch up on emails etc. The decor was good and view superb.

Although my partner and I live on the Island, this is the first time we’ve visited The Pearl Cafe at the Isle of Wight Pearl.

We have been here for a light lunch on several occasions. It is adjoining the Island Pearl showrooms which overlook the coast along the Ventnor to Freshwater road. The menu is quite simple but appetising, mainly salads and baguettes or jacket potatoes, but not usually full meals. On Sundays there is sometimes a musician performing. A large grassed area to the cliffs edge outside with tables is a further attraction.

A nice place with lovely view. We stopped by to have coffee and cake and everything was yummy. The atmosphere is maybe not very warm but staff is great and thah is important for me. If being nearby I think it´s worth trying.

I come here often and always enjoy it. The ambience is lovely with views overlooking the sea, and the service is always excellent. Cafe staff are extremely friendly and helpful, and they make delicious soup too.

Lovely cafe for a nice tea/ coffee and a bite to eat. It just feels so tranquil and calm, not to mention the lovely location. I would highly recommend stopping here if you’re passing.

Had a lovely meal at this place food was cooked to perfection.and very fresh and good quality.

Had been dreaming of cakes all day and due to the successful marketing & advertising campaign of IoW Pearl (through the free tourist maps), decided to have some at their cafe. Was quite surprised when we got there as the slightly tired looking & basic cafe was quite the opposite impression of that given by the promotional map! The view as promised on the map was quite average and had to be enjoyed through not very clean windows. Ordered a couple of cakes and drinks which were OK. Cakes were a tad dry though I must say the flavour combination of the strawberry & coconut cake was really good! Service was very friendly & staff were helpful. I wouldn't make a special effort to stop by the cafe but it makes sense to have a break there if visiting the Pearl Centre. There was a cool display of different Christmas trees put together by various organisations & charities which brightened up the place. The Pearl Centre itself had an interesting collection of pearl jewellery but again was in need of some TLC as evidenced by sections of carpeting which were taped over.

We are locals and have been asked often by visitors ''where is a nice place to have coffee'' so we thought we would give it a try, after walking round the pearl centre and purchasing a small gift, we we looking forward to the café. What a change in surroundings, the pearl centre is clean, bright set out beautifully.

My husband and I regularly visit the cafe for their lovely savoury cream tea. The service is always very friendly but today the waitress carried our tray to the table and brought a bowl of water for our dog so extra brownie points! We didn't realise the cafe was dog friendly and have always sat outside before but the weather was a bit chilly today. We always extend the Warrior Trail walk to ensure a visit here for refreshments and I would highly recommend it.

Visited this cafe two days running! Made us feel very welcome! Food was delicious, coffee delicious. Massive shout out to the lovely lady waitress, who made a fuss of my dog and gave him a lovely bowl of fresh water. 10th October. You were great!

You can sit in the cafe or outside on the field with your dog.the cakes are fantastic also the chocolate drink is the best I have ever had.

Stopped her after looking around the shop itself, I had the Quiche with Salad and fries and it was delicious. It was a great place to stop after a long journey.

After the wife had hit my credit card in the shop, we went in for coffee. Very good except service, although very pleasant, was a tad slow. Pricing rather on the heavy side with a large Americano costing £3.10, so 2 coffees £6.20 - food looked good but again rather expensive.

Absolutely worth a visit if you’re even vaguely nearby.

Food at this cafe is well cooked, fresh and well presented. The location is perfect to have lunch. Staff very friendly. Recommend the scampi and the quiche

Beautiful cafe just had a 2 coffee and cake lovely and clean beautiful views lovely staff would go there again

The coffee, tea, and food in this cafe is very good. The service is friendly and helpful, and there is a nice seating area in which to enjoy the food and drink.

I was lucky enough to win a cream tea for 4 here and we enjoyed it for my birthday. The scone was a good size and served with good quality jam and rhoddas clotted cream. I thought £5.95 each for one scone was a little pricey though. If I had paid for it myself I wouldn't have been very impressed unfortunately. The staff were very friendly though and the cooked food looked tasty although we didn't have any. The lady in the chocolate shop was really friendly too.

Kept driving past the Pearl shop for years and just discovered the cafe at the back in good weather this place is perfect , great menu, polite friendly staff, will now visit every time we are over . In the rain today simply sat inside so much space , still fantastic.

I don’t understand the hype for this place. We visited for lunch today, fairly limited and expensive menu (£5.50 for a cheese and chutney sandwich?!). The scones were served cold, and wedges are just McCains out of a bag. I had a very disappointing Victoria sponge, the sponge was dry and the jam and cream were so overly sweet it was inedible.

Compared to a lot of places on the island this cafe offers good value for money. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meals and can definitely recommend here.

The pearls might be beautiful but the cafe is a real gem. The staff are extremely friendly and the food is delicious. Dogs are welcome. A wide selection of dishes and large selection of cakes something for everyone

Fantastic cafe, worth a visit for lunch, even if you have no interest in the pearls! Friendly staff, great food options - extensive sandwich menu as well as more filling hot options, especially great if you’re a cheese fan! We had a croque monsieur, the quiche, a bacon baguette (all which came with chips and salad), Welsh rarebit, two of the kids’ meals (the fish goujons were especially good, freshly cooked and “proper” fish) and a savoury scone with cream cheese and chutney. All fresh, delicious and reasonably priced. Better still, the view from the main dining area is magnificent - also tables outside, and in another conservatory area, so plenty of seating. You can also book ahead. One of my favourite meals on the island!

I was visiting Isle of Wight Pearl for shopping and whilst there took advantage of their Cafe. Excellent choice of food and drink. Can recommend the Coffee and Chesse Scones. The cafe has a fabulous view of the English Channel. Well worth a visit.

We enjoyed tea in the cafe after a visit to IOW pearl. The service was good and choice is vast. You can sit outside and views are amazing.

We visited this lovely cafe/restaurant a couple of times whilst on holiday on the Island. Not a massive menu but great food, a great position (perched on top of the cliffs) and completely dog friendly.

The service was good, and the cafe was very clean. It was a nice place to go after shopping for pearls.

Visited here as a viewpoint for Round The Island Yacht race ....what a find! Fabulous location with outstanding views to The Needles Headland and Tennyson Down. Excellent value in the cafe with excellent service from Dave and Anthony

I went here on a quiet afternoon out of season - we were treated so kindly by the cafe staff who gave my son a complimentary piece of bread pudding as he was overheard mentioning he’d never tried it! We had already bought two large pieces of cake so needless to say we didn’t need supper that day.

After visiting the shop we decided to stay and have some lunch. Food was excellent and reasonably priced. Dogs are allowed inside the cafe as well as outside.

Our coach stopped here for a visit to the Pearl centre. The views are beautiful with the centre and cafe being only a grassed area away from the sea. Large windows on that side of the building give good views and there is outside seating if the weather is suitable. The cafe and toilets were very clean and we enjoyed a great cup of coffee. Although we didn't eat all the food and cakes on display looked delicious and there were some very interesting hot food choices on the menu board.

Always worth a visit if nothing else to learn how to culture pearls, cafe has good selection of food and drinks and all at reasonable prices. As with all pearls some can be rather expensive

The fish must have been the freshest, of all the Fish and Chips I had all over southern England. It was my first and It became my standard for Fish and Chips. It hasnt been matched yet. I am asian touring England for the first time.

We had our 30th wedding anniversary while on holiday here so decided to spend it at the Isle of Wight Pearl especially as it was their 30th anniversary as well. We enjoyed looking at the amazing selection of jewellery and had a wonderful lunch in the cafe while trying to decide which piece of jewellery to buy. Definitely worth a visit.

We visited the cafe for an afternoon stop off as we walked from Ventnor to Freshwater. The welcome and service we experienced was super, Dave and the team couldn't do enough for us and the sandwiches and scones we ordered we enjoyed by all.

The views of the Needles and coastline were stunning from the restaurant. The food was excellent, well served by attentive staff. Looking at the daily menu board, there was a very extensive range from breakfasts to lunches. For the ladies the pearls on show for purchase showed a wide range with the chance to watch jewel specialists at work. Well worth a visit.

The cappuccino cake is best gluten free cake I've ever had. They also made a sandwich which wasn't on the menu. Nothing was too much trouble. The food and the service were both excellent. Next time I'm having their home made GF scones.

I called in here for a coffee withmy daughter and her boyfriend. It was most disappointing. The cafe is to be fair, pleasant. The views are spectacular. But on a hot day, we had hoped to sit outside, but the outdoor seating is very limited, so we had to settle on sitting inside.

Had two pieces of cake and a pot of tea for two - came to £7 didn’t think this was too bad in comparison with other places.

Nach dem Besuch des Isle of Wight Pearl Centers kann man im angrenzenden Café in aller Ruhe einen Cream Tea zu sich nehmen oder zu Mittag essen.

We popped in to the Isle of Wight Pearl cafe the day after the snow.