Joe's in Thanet

10/10 service, didn't even wait for the drinks or even ask for the drinks, will come again great service

We visited 20mins before closing after getting caught in the pouring rain on the beach. My daughter and I were a bit bedraggled and my 8year old grandson was wet and cold. The staff were really helpful providing hot drinks quickly and not at all fazed about our late arrival telling us not to worry about timing just to take our time to get warm again. I would recommend them to all and will visit again and maybe next time we'll visit when the live music is playing.

Lovely friendly place , staffed by nice people. The food is good and honest and reasonably priced. I would recommend the cake and coffee, which is strong ! My only complaint is about the other customers! Why if you smoke must you either sit or stand right by the open door, permitting your foul nicotine stench to waft over us non addicted people while we eat? Or maybe I should ask the staff why they permit smoking right by the door?

Six of us went for coffee on Monday 13/3/2023. Such friendly and kind staff. We really enjoyed the ambiance and the snacks. EXCELLENT value too.

Nothing is too much trouble. Bacon sandwiches and Panini's are excellent. Made to feel very welcome.

I just love this place. Joe and Carol always here with a welcome, excellent coffee and home cooked food that hits the spot whether you want a full English, a special or cake. Dog friendly (of course) and the friendliest atmosphere ever!

What a wonderful welcoming place its like walking into your grandma's kitchen all the warm smells tasty food and smiling faces. Joe and Shirley were so kind they gifted us a meal and drinks as we are currently walking the whole UK coast path for charities mind and children in need, we truly are so grateful to stop and fuel up at this loverlyyyyyyyy place along the way thanks guys..much love

Only opens when they feel like it ! - let's hope the new cafe opening on the next parade (late Spring) gives them a kick up the rear.

Nice handy cafe but only opens when they feel like it ! Let's hope the new cafe opening in the spring on the other parade give them a much needed kick up the rear.

I was in the area for work and feel very lucky to have stumbled on Joe's. I was eating alone but was made to feel welcome. The food was lovely and atmosphere amazing. I will definitely head back when I'm next in the area :)

Not local to the area but thought I would stop for a breakfast as working nearby.What a superb cafe .Food was superb and great value the staff and owner were lovely and very friendly. Will 100% be using this place again with my family .Keep up the good work a place well worth visiting and spotlessly clean which always says a lot

Visited Birchington on Sea to stay with friends for the weekend. Had a good night at Joes on the Friday and today had a superb breakfast to set us up for our journey back to Nottingham. Would highly recommend this place

Very welcoming , lovely food & free parking !! whats not to love ? great selection on the menu. A personal favorite for me is the jacket spud with cheese & beans .

We have visited joe’s cafe when visiting the area for the past year or two, we have always been warmly welcomed by Joe the team and the locals. We have now moved to Birchington and love the fact that Joe’s is on our doorstep, the menu is varied from build your own breakfasts to coffee and home made cakes and lunches and evening meals on a Friday evening all of which are delicious & locally sourced.

we went there thinking it would be really good but we were much disappointed. mine and my friends meals were cold and our drinks never came. when we told the owner about the cold food we were told that we were crazy the food is fresh and hot which is rubbish the owner gave us the bill and they tried to charge us twice the price for the meals and tried to charge us for drinks we never received we only gave them the money for our uneatable dinner the owner had the nerve to say we never left a tip.

Wonderful and friendly place to either have a meal or simply get a coffee and cake. Joe's is a stone's throw from the beach/play park. It really is well worth walking away from the front. Once you have been, you will certainly wish to go back. Lovely surroundings.

About time i visited here..and not disappointed either.Nice friendly place and the breakfast was top notch.Heard good things about this place so came and ill be back

Friendly staff, good food in a good location walking back from Minnis Bay. Must go back in the evening to hear the live music.

Out with an elderly pal and we were looking for somewhere local for a snack and coffee.So glad I decided to visit Joe's. It was just right and we can't fault either the food, the venue or the staff. So friendly...we spent a long time just chatting to Joe.

Arrived for a late breakfast and was not disappointed. The staff were super friendly, our breakfast was tasty, wasn't rushed at all and we even had a little performance by one of the staff who played a few songs on the ukulele. Brilliant

Great place for a tea & coffee lovely atmosphere .Food is great simple ‘great for little evening out well I love it . You can’t miss this place it’s next a little camping shop in Minnis bay

did nt look that inviting, but having read good reviews decided to try it out. great little place with a good tasty breakfast even the toast was still hot. big mug of tea. and extremely reasonable. well done keep up the good work x

Travelled here after reading the reviews but don't get what all the fuss is about! Service was excellent, food arrived promptly and cooked fresh, ingredients nothing special. Not bad but not great. Better cafes in Birchington.

Staff friendly, often get people playing banjos. Good selection of hot drinks, lovely atmosphere Wine and beer also available

Good basic food, and cheap! Also good place for a Friday night beer, fantastic atmosphere. Often interesting events going on.

This is a great cafe, brilliant breakfast and great atmosphere. The breakfast is cooked to your choice and is hot and delicious. I would highly recommend it.

Otra comida encantadora y amable bienvenida. Este es un café que atrae a la gente en la comunidad. Joe es la Música Man.

Un hallazgo inesperado entre Birchington y Minnis Bay. Gran Café. Pastel era delicioso y parecía que había una amplia variedad de comidas en el tablero de tiza.

A menudo vienen aquí para la cena. Realmente me gusta la lasaña, mi marido disfruta el pastel de carne con cerveza... los pasteles son encantadores. Es una salida barata, ambiente agradable, el personal es genial.

Tenía un panini en este café de uno de comer. Todo fue bien y precio razonable. El interior de la cafetería era muy interesante, y el personal era amable. Estuvo bien para un aperitivo, pero la elección era un poco limitado y el panini acabo como panini con nada más en el plato, como guarnición. No estoy seguro de si volvería a ir, creo que podría hacer mejor en casa!

Brilliant coffee every time and a very friendly and relaxing atmosphere Great place to relax and have very good coffee I will be back next time I am in Birchington

Have been several times. Just an easy place to pop in for just a drink or food as well. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, relaxing place to meet friends, chat or just sit and read the paper.

We went to Joes as our b and b gave us a card to redeem our breakfast here. We were instantly welcomed by the proprietor, who struck up a relaxed conversation. The food was good, and the decor and general feel of the cafe was perfect. I'd love to go back in the the summer to have a beer and maybe catch some impromptu music. If I lived in Birchington I'd be in here all of the time. Jim the happy customer!

Visited here in a party of ten on a Saturday night to celebrate the start of a weekend of silver wedding celebrations. The food was hot and generous portions and the service was very friendly. Joe played a few tunes on the baby grand piano, every cafe should have one, and we rounded off the night with an impromptu sing song. Joe on his basolele, Carl on the guitar and one of our party on the ukulele. Certainly a night to remember.

Came here for some lunch with the in-law's and the staff were friendly and helpful. They were very accommodating as we did have a little baby with us. The food was brilliant and good price and will happily come back when I'm back down that way.

Popped into Joe's again Sunday with my sisters for a coffee before going out for the morning. Joe was there and as always, pleased to see us and had a lovely chat. My sisters really enjoyed their coffee saying it was probably better than anywhere else they go to (they live in Whitstable and Canterbury). Unfortunately we had no time to dwell over a slice of cake, shame they looked delicious.Joe is organising carols on 13th Dec @ 5.30 ish and a quiz night on 19th Dec and we are definately trying to support these 2 events. So, get on down to Joe's for the friendliest service you will find anywhere mixed in with genuine pleasure at seeing you, whether you are a new or old customer. He deserves to succeed.

We found this cafe as we were invited to a ukelale session. Joe, the guv'nor is very good, bags of live music, nice coffee and there is a lovely menu on offer. This is a must visit

Wonderful coffee with excellent cooked breakfast in relaxing ambiance a great start to the day. Will certainly be back soon

A very friendly atmosphere coupled with good food and a 5 star cleanliness rating make this an excellent venue for socialising or just chilling. Real good coffee too!

We first stopped off at Joe's for a lunchtime bite whilst viewing properties in the area, and we were delighted with what was on offer. Great atmosphere, friendly service and excellently prepared food. Reasonably priced considering the quality. We have since made a couple of return visits and have not been disappointed. Now that we are living locally, we will definitely be returning to give dinner a try.

Menu was pretty limited, quite pricey in my opinion but to be fair the food tasted fresh and the cheesy chips were delicious.

Superb evening. Fantastic food and plenty of drinks to choose from with live music to finish off the evening. Couldn't ask for more...!

We popped in for lunch and received a warm welcome from Joe and his staff. It was clean & nicely laid out, there was a varied menu and a generous portion, the food ranged from cooked breakfast to sandwiches, jacket potatoes to salads. The ambient background music was also nice, including decor with a musical theme. I would definitely recommend Joe's to anyone visiting Birchington, and I will be returning myself very soon. Simply splendid.

We stopped at Joe's this afternoon with my little girl and her dad because of the reviews we read about Joe's on Trip Advisor.We were made very welcomed by the owner.We had two nice chilled beers from the draught,and a Chilli con carne with tacos,cheese sandwich,panini bacon and cheese.All were nice.The place is nicely decorated with some paints and music instruments .We will come back in the future before going to the beach in Minnis bay!

Visited with my partner and daughter. The food menu is quite varied - breakfasts, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, a nice evening meal menu for after 6pm - and there is a good selection of beverages including several beers and lagers. They also have the most delicious cakes. The service was friendly and the atmosphere very nice. A very pleasant place to stop and refuel :-)

Joe's is such a delightful place to visit. I have been near Joe's volunteering at a children's holiday club, and have had multiple lunches and smoothies. Not only are the bacon, sweet chilli and cheese nachos delightful, but so are the staff! We had sing alongs, and brilliant conversations, whilst eating and drinking delicious meals, and drinks! I wish I could go there every day- I will miss it terribly. Thank you so much for being so kind to us!

Joe on piano, generous portions, friendly staff. What's not to like? This is a gem of a place and attracts regular local support. If you don't know it and are visiting Minnis Bay, drop in for great coffee, a delicious selection of cakes and a chat with the staff who treat you like old friends - you won't be disappointed.

Just been into Joe's and had myself a bacon sarnie, with tomato sauce, in malted bread. Really tasty..! I will have to go back again because their cakes looked very tempting. Relaxed and friendly staff made me very welcome. Highly recommended.

We visited again after 10 months. We were pleaded find that they had made an addition af a piano and leather sofas. We settled into enjoy coffee and news papers on the sofas. It was such pleasure to enjoy good easy listening music, rather than some ropey radio station or so called trendy pop music. A nice selection of locally home made cakes topped it all. Friendly, comfy and good coffee, If I wad local I'd be here weekly.

Wonderful little coffee shop/ bistro, great atmosphere and wonderful staff. The food is great and there is a wide variety of cakes to choose from as well. You'll be hard pressed to find such a place anywhere else with guitars & ukuleles lining the walls that customers can pick up and play, and the main feature being a mini electric grand piano in the window that if your lucky enough to time your visit right you'll find the proprietor sat playing, creating a love relaxed setting to enjoy your breakfast, lunch, dinner or anything in between.But don't just believe me go visit for your self!

Whether you're popping in for a quick coffee or a meal with young children, you're sure to receive a warm welcome here! Joe makes everyone feel like a family friend and the food and drink are excellent quality and value. If you're lucky enough to pop in at the right time, you will be entertained by either Joe or one of his friends with their musical skills.With wheelchair access the cafe is accommodating to all who enter and you'll be sure to plan a return visit sooner rather than later.

What a great community feel at Joe's place. Very nice place to give your mind body and soul a recharge....Close team of staff too, they really do their best.Thank you and Keep on going.........

Going in to Joe's is like going to see a good friend.Joe and his staff are all friendly and ready for a chat. If your on your own you can sit and read a book in peace or have a chat with the other customers.Music is always being played wether it's Joe on the piano or someone playing a ukelele or just great background music. There is a Ukelele group evey other Wednesday evening and if you can't play you can come and sing along.A good mix of drinks including an alcohol licence. A slice of fab cake and a hot drink is only £4. Lunch food is good cafe food, panini, ham, egg and chips and a good chilli with nachos.An all round nice community place to go for breakfast, lunch or a cuppa and a chat.On Thursdays there is a very popular craft group.

Great lasagne. After terrible experience in nearby restaurant, we were starving. Joe made us feel really at home, and went out of his way to get us exactly what we wanted to eat. Lovely quirky cafe, with great music and atmosphere.

Went before but went again today always a warm welcome and made to feel welcome food good will be going again , the staff are very friendly we went in on our motor bike stuff but made no difference

A wonderful little cafe, good food, great coffee and the staff were so welcoming; nothing seemed too much trouble. The manager satisfied my tots demands for yet another biscuit!

A lovely little gem of a local cafe which is great for Minnis Bay. Very friendly owner. Very nice relaxed atmosphere, eg crafting morning on Thursdays, ukulele nights, guitars and ukuleles on the walls which customers are welcome to strum, local info, local eggs for sale, home-cooked cakes. It is dog friendly, and cyclist friendly as well! If you tried it last summer when it first opened and found it a bit sparse try it again, it has now hit its stride and is a very good place to visit.

Been in three or four times,very friendly atmosphere,nothing is too much trouble for Joe and his staff,and if you happen be there when there is some jamming going on you are in for a real treat.Keep up the good work guys and best of luck.

Joe's is a new owner in a newly refurbished place. Its always been a place to eat since I was a kid living here in the 70's - was called the Cookery Nook for years, but many changes have seen varied results. Joe has built very quickly a place to go for coffee, beer, sarnie for lunch or a nice eat in the evening.Local art on the walls and information about what's happening in the bay. Joe is the star, attentive and talkative - but will leave you in peace and quite if thats what you are looking for. Last week there was a guy just playing around with a guitar - not actually singing, not actually playing, but strumming a few cords quietly to himself. Nice background. Think there is outdoor seating at the back, but like sitting in the window watching the world pass by gently :)

The restaurant has a wonderful ambience, friendly , warm, inviting, my favourite drink is the hot chocolate which is served with a smile and tastes divine, it's as good as any hot chocolate I have had in Norway at the ski jumps. The food is simple but excellent, and nothing is too much trouble for the staff. I would heartily recommend a visit if you are in Minnis Bay. Oh and the breakfasts are freshly cooked and delicious.

Sharon at The Whitehouse B&B up the road (where we stayed-excellent) recommended we try here, so pleased she did. What a GEM!!...really nicely decorated inside, a lovely ambience,really yummy cakes and beverages, and really pleasant friendly owner & staff. We have friends who live in Kent and we have told them to visit this gorgeous cafe, we look forward to coming back when we are next in Kent. Diana & Steve Stafford & Nigel Canada

Joe's is a no nonsense cafe, selling good quality food and drink at reasonable prices. Drop in for a quality coffee and cake, a savoury snack, or a full meal. I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

Great little cafe with a lovely atmosphere. Always welcoming.had lovely coffe and light lunch great value

Joe has created a great cafe where you feel welcomed the moment you step inside the door . From providing great drinks, homemade cakes, snacks, brunch and even something in the evening then Joe's the place to go . It's a very relaxed place and great value too !!

Love going into Joe's, its so friendly. Its home from home and there is always a warm welcome. I like the food and also pop in there for a meal now and then rather than a cake or a sandwich - but whatever I've had I've thoroughly enjoyed, and its always tasted good. I like the people who work there, they make time for you and stop for a chat. I think their friendliness rubs off on everyone who comes in, because nearly everyone who goes there wants to chat and be friendly too. If you're passing you should pop in, once you have you'll probably find you keep popping back.

This is lovely little Cafe, The Atmoshere is great, The staff are so freindly and great fun, Joe will often just break into singing or playing along with a guitarist spontaneously, There is always nice music playing in the background, The service is quick and the food is wholesome and nice, I think it is very good value for money especially when the staff start to entertain you compleatly for free.

It's a great big warm friendly cuddly café. Joe and his team are welcoming and helpful, the atmosphere is relaxing; Nothing is too much trouble. The food is tasty, comforting and good value. It's a great place to escape to ... watch the world go by, or have a chat, or perhaps dip your toe in one evening for a meal and a drink ... and on top of that, every now and then, fab music, social and community events.

I went into Joes last summer with my grandkids, it was lunch time and the boys really liked it, the food was good and the service excellent. So it was such a shame when I went in again last week with a friend, and it was totally different, it looked the same but that was all, the food was poor and the service slow, not likely to go again.

Sorry, Jenny, beat you to it. Decided to go out last night and decided to give Joe's a try. We had been in for teas/lunch but jot for an evening. Well, what a great night. We chose a home made pie, which was delicious and Joes friend who plays the guitars (sorry forgotten your name) was strumming away. Joe decided to join in and he song a few songs, and what a voice he has, brilliant. So, what was going to be a quick pop out turned into one of the best evenings we have had for a long time. The staff were great and, yes, Joe has got an award winning smile. So, what are you waiting for, go down and sample this lovely cafe for yourselves. See you again Joe and keep up the good work. Debbie & John

Very warm welcome, coffee is very nice, the water isn't too hot so it doesn't have that bitter taste that a lot have. Cakes and food are also good. The host, Joe, is also a musician and likes a jam or a chat about the finer things on the musical spectrum. Guitars and ukuleles on the wall as well.

Joe took over this cafe earlier in the year. What a turnaround from the previous owners. Joe wants to meet people. He is always pleased to see new and existing customers. Big warm welcomes as you walk into the premises. Greeted with a smile and a very warm welcome. Good coffee, good selection of cakes, sandwiches. Joe loves to please his customers and has different clubs attending afternoons and evenings. Pop in he will have a big smile and a big welcome for you.

This lovely place is welcoming and friendly. We stopped off for coffee and cake after walking the dog on the beach. The place is doggy friendly and was a lovely respite from the gale blowing outside and the imminent threat of rain. Cake is home made, we had walnut and lime and zucchini (which tastes a bit like a key lime pie in cake form). Can't wait to go back next week and while away another pleasant half hour or so watching the world go by and having a chat.

I have been going to Joe's for over 30 years and he and his wife are friendly and would cook any piece of fish for you and update their menu on a regular basis and have recently added 'seabass' to their repertoire. The chips are great and the fish is always fresh. Its clean and welcoming and never fails to please.

Stepping into Joe's cafe, is similar to popping over to see a friend. The host and his staff are always helpful and happy. The food is of good quality, hot and served with a smile.Joe makes everyone feel special, make sure you pop in and say 'hello'.

An excellent cafe that focuses on providing customer care with attention to detail making a place to relax in todays busy world.

Went in on a Thursday morning and there was a very lively Craft group meeting. As it was open to anyone I joined in.The latte I had was lush and the cakes delicious especially the lemon drizzle.The owner Joe was friendly and a good musician as well. There are live music events and a Ukelele club that I have not tried yet. I have been back for lunch and popped in for a cuppa, in the summer there is a sunny garden popular with dog walkers.Joe's is also wheel chair friendly with a ramp to get over the little step so that is a bonus for this area.All in all just the sort if cafe you hope to find locally.

Lovely relaxed atmosphere, great staff, excellent coffee and cakes, especially the Lemon Drizzle Cake.

This cafe has been many things before the current owner opened this light and airy cafe. This was a lunch time meal and it was lovely. The inside was light and airy with guitars hanging on the walls. Service was excellent and food quite quickly delivered to the table. Freshly cooked. Prices very reasonable and I would certainly recommend this. Currently opening a few nights as well now for evening meals. Good value for money.

This is our weekly stop now after a brisk walk at Minnis Bay. The cafe is light and airy and staff very welcoming. Joe is a gifted musician and we are looking forward to coming to eat here on a Friday or saturday and (hopefully) hearing him play. One of our favourite places in Birchington.

Happened upon this cafe. Plenty of Free on street parking, for this cafe in a parade of shops. It's a bright double fronted spacious cafe. There's outside seating front and in the rear garden and wifi. Although I couldn't get into the wifi with their password. We ordered a tasty panini and a gorgeous piece of cake. I understand the cakes are purchased in, but are made small scale locally, but did have that home made look and taste. Only down side was I did find a black hair on my panini plate, that couldn't have been from me. Despite this I would go back even if it was only for the lovely carrot cake.

A fantastic little gem hidden away in minis bay. Lovely atmosphere and lovely staff who are warm and welcoming .Fantastic food (gluten free options too)We will use again and again

I enjoyed a lovely slice of banana cake and nice cup of coffee. There is a warm and friendly atmosphere and great surroundings. I will certainly be back again. Congratulations to Joe.

Joe's is a very relaxed place with the best home made food, we have been here a lot since it opened & we know that we're going to get the best food & service, My sister & I have even changed our original plans for our Birthday & now have JOE'S booked out for our family & friends as we love it that much :) you will not be disappointed here & the staff are so friendly, so if you want a great evening out Joe's is definitely the place to go! great food, great company & even alcoholic beverages if you fancy it :)

Great food, drinks, surroundings & atmosphere. Joe, Gemma & staff are dedicated to their customers experiences. I've lost count how many times I've visited already & I'm having my birthday party held at Joe's this month. Excellent service. Meesh.

A lovely evening with friends and the food, coffee and cake were excellent.as was the service. Well done Joe et al.

Wonderful atmosphere and freshly cooked meals, the owner and team are welcoming and the garden is a beautiful suntrap. I had a spaghetti bolognaise pannini, totally scrummy and delicious, surprising as i wasn't so sure about this, it definitely works well at Joe's and a must visit.

Excellent food, coffee, atmosphere and service, if your looking for a lunch or a quick snake in the afternoon joe's is the place. Variety of eving meals avaliable all home made a extreamly tasty!Also have an extensive range of soft drinks and coffee.Great place to go and chill or get work done with free wifi avaliable.

If you are looking for a cup of coffee and slice of cake then only £4.00 will get you a massive slice and exceptional coffee, served by Joe a convivial host, he may even play you something on his cello!