Kevars in Isle of Wight

I don't normally leave reviews but feel I must do here. This is an awesome little cafe with the most accommodating staff you could wish for. If you're passing by, stop off for a full English. You won't be disappointed.

A wonderful little cafe with a superb view! Friendly staff and lovely tasty food......I can heartily recommend the all day breakfast! Kevars Cafe will now be our "go to" spot for breakfast before getting the ferry home from our holidays on the Isle of Wight.

Had a lovely lunch here while on holiday. The food was fresh, hot and tasty. Will definitely return when on the island.

We stumbled across this cafe on our last day of holiday - looking for a breakfast. What an amazing find, fresh food - cooked well and friendly staff. Our breakfast was wonderful, we dined alfresco with a lovely view and the food was served nice and hot. The owner could not do enough for us and we wish her well for the coming season.

Excellent, friendly service, excellent food, great views. Will definitely return on next visit to Isle of Wight. It may be easy to miss as you drive out of St Helen’s so look out for Fakenham Farm and turn in there. You will find ample seating inside and out and food cooked to order.

Visited for breakfast with 5 adults and one baby. Lovely welcoming clean rustic farmhouse dining area ĺooking over St Helens Duver and the Solent. Plenty of outside picnic style seating too. Cheerful friendly service and nothing was too much trouble with one us being a fussy eater too! Really delicious breakfast crispy bacon perfect eggs and very generous portions! Great coffee too :) we will certainly be back!

Stopped in with the family for breakfast, staff friendly, setting was simple no thrills but clean and well presented, we had well cooked full English, cooked and served to order. Lovely views of the various ships and sailing boats. All in all good simple food

We went to Kevars for breakfast. The full English and damn the torpedoes. I think it was probably the best full English I've ever had (sorry Mum). My bacon was fried to a delicate crisp - hardly any pace gets this right, Kevars got it spot on, and all served with wonderful coffee and no charge for the extra toast I requested, (Well, you have to have something to mop up the juices at the end. That's the best bit!) 5 stars to Kevars for food, service, friendliness and for just being there. We will be back, going to try lunch next time.

Called in for lunch today & we both had full Engish breakfasts. Cooked to perfection; sausages, egg, beans, tomato & mushrooms, with toast on the side. Nothing is too much trouble, along with friendly service. Can't fault it.

What a treat!! This lovely cafe offeres some very tasty and interesting meals, a brilliant hot drink - Baileys in Hot Chocolate with cream and some very friendly service. You'll love it there - there's plenty of room, it's immaculately clean and the prices are very good.

Horrible, first fry up I've ever walked out on. I don't know how they managed to make the eggs foamy. Cheap industrial sausages, watery bean and nasty tea. Avoid at all cost!!! The breakfast was over £15!

Myself and family visited Friday morning (sept 2021) for a full English breakfast, we had researched and seen lovely picture of a ‘clean’ looking breakfast so chose to visit kevars. Unfortunately on the breakfast arriving the quality was lacking. Poor quality deep fried sausages, egg yolks hard and cold, bacon dirty as though it was fried in an old pan that hadn’t been washed. And missing a hash brown which was shown in the picture we had seen prior. The price was £7.50 which I consider reasonable for a fresh cooked hot breakfast but unfortunately this is not what we received. Such a shame as we had heard great things about kevars in the country but the quality was just not there for us.

This was an ideal break for us on a cycling trip, since we could sit outside with ample space for bikes. This allowed us to enjoy sea views. The menu was very varied, and all our food was very well done - I had a great fry up. Staff were extremely hospitable, even bringing out a parasol for us when the rain started. An absolute gem of a cafe that should not be missed

Booked a table turned up on time and no table ready. Been busy said a young waitress who just seemed to be going around in ever decreasing circles. If six people sitting at two tables is busy!!!!. Anyway sat down ordered and waited and waited. Well eventually 5 meals turn up. Looked very nice but the only problem was we had ordered for six. The sixth person had to wait nearly 20 minutes for their meal. No real apologies or explanation other than 'we have been busy'. We have been here several times before but never experienced such service.

We had afternoon tea today & wow! An incredible amount of various sandwiches, sausage rolls, pork pie, cake & 2 types of scones plus Eton Mess. Tasted absolutely delicious and what we hadn't got room to eat we took away in doggy bags Excelent value too. Nothing is too much trouble for any of the staff at all & we jhave no hesitation in thoroughly recommending Kevars & can't wait to visit again for breakfast and/or afternoon tea.

Often call in for coffees, snack or lunch as local. It’s really nice to be greeted with a smile. Fairly wide choice of food for a small cafe and bread/panini always nice and fresh. Coffee tasty as well.

We had full English breakfasts along with toast & they were both fabulous. Really tasty and cooked just right. My friend asked for a pot of tea and hot water as she likes to top her cup up, which is a somewhat unusual request but...

My wife and I booked a table for breakfast and although this is very local to us we hadn't tried it since they moved in to the area. Both had a nice cooked breakfast, I had extra Black pudding . All cooked very nice, really...

We had high hopes of this new cafe on the outskirts of St Helens. Alas, it's such a shame that the food quality on offer is not a match for the beautiful outlook over St Helens Bay, nor for the friendly staff and good hygiene...

Fantastic cafe with a gorgeous seaview! Plenty of inside & outside seating, all clean & well spaced. Owner was so friendly and welcoming, serving us delicious breakfasts and a sausage for our dog!

Really lovely spot to enjoy breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea. The jam and coconut cake is a real treat. I loved that “small bites” were on the menu too. I had scampi and chips, which was really enjoyable. We also tried the gammon which was...

Popped in for lunch, both had the baguettes, really tasty and plenty of fillings. Finished off with their home made Chocolate Orange cupcakes, absolutely gorgeous😁 As usual fast efficient, helpful and friendly staff. Lots of outside space, so will be back with Grandchildren during half...

Only heard about this place through facebook. Lovely day so ideal for outside sitting. Great views of the sea and fort. Met by friendly attentive staff. Lots of choice on the menu at reasonable prices. Enjoyed our food. Will be visiting again.

Hi lovely people we visited you on Saturday and had baguettes which were nice with lovely coffee and amazing friendly service super fresh produce nice n clean premises - you have done such a great job with the refurbishment!! Very covid aware and responsive

Popped in as passing on cycles. Café not currently fully open due to restrictions, but were very welcoming. Coffee and food great, my Chicken Mayonnaise sandwich was packed and filling. Beautiful view overlooking the sea, will be back ASAP, especially when family allowed over to...

This cafe, tucked away at 49 High Street, Ryde PO33 2RE is a real gem. It has adapted its premises to be Covid safe, but the staff are the real stars of the show. Nothing is too much trouble for them, including making space for...

Have been to Kevars many times, but have never eaten. Well I have now . The breakfast was delicious, and loads of it . Because of covid tables are protected by screens , everything is in place to maintain there high standards. The staff as...

Wow very welcoming, clean, fabulous breakfast, Great service by friendly staff, made to feel very comfortable during this pandemic.10/10

Had a very tasty bacon, brie and cranberry pannini - big choice on the menu though. Friendly service, nothing too much trouble and good prices. Best thing at the moment, is that they have taken so much trouble to be Covid safe. We sat outside,...

Great breakfast fabulous coffee and tea nothing too much trouble , lovely friendly and polite staff, clean and tidy, this place is their pride and joy and it shows.

Came down to the isle for a week and was delighted with the amazing service from the staff and the top quality food me and my girlfriend will definitely be coming back here in the future!

I have used this place many times before with good service until now 4 of us having breakfast the table size could not handle the amount of plates etc the owner balanced 2 cups of coffee on edge of table one got knocked poured all down my leg and floor the owner came out with mop and bucket and cleaned it up never once asking if i was ok from the boiling hot coffee down me my wife asked for another coffee and then the owner in a very rude manner and attitude i will get you another coffee even though no one thanked me for cleaning up the mess bearing in mind she balanced the coffee on the edge of the table i feel and its not the first time ive heard things about the owner but maybe need to go on a customer service course.Am considering contacting the hse about the dangerous practise only next time it could be somebody else.

Great little cafe. Polite staff, home cooked food & great buzz about the place :) highly recommended.

My boyfriend and I happened upon Kevars while walking around Ryde looking for breakfast/lunch. Glad we did, the lady that served us was very friendly and accommodated the many changes we asked for to our meals (including a vegetarian option). Food was freshly cooked and I was even given a bottle of ketchup when I asked for more than a couple of sachets. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a good value cafe meal.

lovely all day breakfast freshly cooked perfectly, great value and came with lovely pot of tea, lady could not be more helpful, Café was very clean.

This is a lovely clean cafe, the staff are friendly, the food is good and the prices very reasonable. Highly recommended

Food really good, good price, friendly service. Clean cafe, kids welcome. We had chilli and baked potato, tuna baguette, chicken burger, all good

Haven't been for a while but was delighted to find this lovely little cafe as good as ever. Sparklingly clean, helpful cheerful accommodating staff who will tweak your odrer if needed. The food choices are plentiful and something for everyone. Cooked fresh to order so piping hot and delicious. Definately recommend can't wait to go again.

Fresh cooked food as always, oven baked jacket potato full of filling cheese and beans, best all day breakfast anywhere on the Island good value including a tea or coffee and a choice of tinned or fresh tomatoes. Kids had burgers which were juicy and delicious. Toilets cleanest have ever been to. Can't wait to go again, well worth a visit. Good service, friendly and very happy place to eat.

Always loved this little gem of a cafe in Ryde, but is losing its appeal. Normally service with a smile but some sour faced rude women served us this saturday morning, much preferred the friendly lady who always made you feel welcome and you could laugh with. Drinks and breakfast were not even up to usual standard, rude remarks made by staff. Losing its appeal will probably be looking elsewhere for breakfasts, also no highchairs.

Visited earlier today. We asked for 2 toasties, a tea & a Diet Coke. Frustratingly, they don’t take card payment - but couldn’t see signs anywhere for this, else I would have gone to take money out first. The cafe appears newly opened & is spotlessly clean. However, it seemed a little excessive to wait almost 20 minutes for the toasties, for one of them come out on the wrong bread & with the mayo in a little pot on the side when I had asked for tuna mayo & sweetcorn on brown. Salad garnish also appeared tired & unappealing. They weren’t busy & it seemed to take ages to be served. It was late on in their serving day (they close at 2), so perhaps this contributed to their laidback service. Shame.

My Partner and I had two different banquettes with salad and drinks which were excellent light bites. Staff very friendly and attentive.The Cafe was very clean and pleasant to eat in.

Excellent Cafe! The gourmet burger 🍔 was amazing! Highly recommend nice atmosphere, nice staff. All 3 of us enjoyed being here!

Great people, great food, great value and clean! My new regular. So pleased to have found this little gem.

Came here for some breakfast way out of expectations amazing beautiful food quick and kind and caring owners would definitely recommend

Popped into this cafe today, it was raining and we wanted a coffee. What a little gem. Clean! Tables with plenty of space and a menu with plenty of choice. Nothing too much trouble. Food cooked to order and we were offered salad included with our meal.

Good food and good service worth a little wait as the food came piping hot the staff were happy and helpful

Staff are pleasant. Menu variety is limited (lots of duplicate items). Vegetarian menu is the same, minus the meat products, no vegetarian only items. No card payment method, not good in today's way of life. Establishment clean, tidy, spacious and warm. Cheesy chips were good and hot

Good full English, value for money and friendly service. Offer a range of meals, in a clean and comfortable environment.

I ended up with an hour to spend in Ryde first thing, and decided to have breakfast here, I used to work on Ryde 6 years ago and came regularly so was interested to see if it was still as good as then. I was not disappointed, the staff were still freindly,the place spotless and the breakfast was delicious, hot and set me up for the day. Thanks Kevars!

We went to Kevars for the first time for a family breakfast and found it great value for money.

couldnt fault this place lovely atmosphere inside ...called in for coffee on a chilly day in ryde and the latte was spot on nice clean tables as were the toilets and very welcoming friendly staff will call again when next visiting the island

No high chair!. Came here with my husband and 1 year old child. Not a lot of cafes in Ryde so went here as looked busy. Firstly I asked if they had high chair. They don't have one. Every cafe should have at least 1 high chair

What a great little cafe. Fantastic welcome from the staff. The food is freshly cooked to order. I had a cheese and tomato toasted sandwich which had a lot of filling! Really good value for money.

The restaurant is bright, clean and nicely furnished all matching furniture. Toilets were very clean! The food was hot and tasty. Staff were very friendly and helpful. There was a large range of food available. Would definitely recommend to all!

We were only visiting Ryde for a short time whilst staying on the island and were looking for a place for a snack and drink when we came across this cafe.

Great food, well priced. Cooked lovely, friendly and helpful staff. Only thing I can fault the place on was it’s lack of an atmosphere. I go to quite a few cafes and most have some form of music/radio on in the background. Most have a selection of newspapers you can read whilst you wait too, always a nice addition.

had the mini breakfast and was just right. The café was very clean and tidy with friendly staff. the tuna mayonnaise sandwich was bursting with filling and very delicious. good value for money so worth a stop if feeling hungry.

My partner and I have always walked past but never gone in before. The food was fantastic, the ladies working there were so helpful and very lovely, the cafe is clean and we had a wonderful breakfast. I would thoroughly recommend and we will definitely go back again.

We were looking for some food for lunch and came across this little cafe, went in and had a breakfast and baguette, both really nice. Friendly staff and nice taatey food, just what we needed!

Coffee must be granulated as very sweet for some reason. Cannot comment on Food. The Service was friendly, very good.

Well this was a great find,It looked inviting so we went in for a snack.It must be the best tuna jacket potato that has ever been placed in front of me .It was lovely!The staff are warm and helpful.The toilets clean and bright.Just an all round great cafe.

A group of 6 of us were recommended Kevars cafe while visiting Ryde. It lived up to all expectations. They were so welcoming even put tables together so we could all sit together. The coffee and home made cake were delicious. The place was spotless and we were sorry we didn't have time to return for lunch. We would all recommend everyone to try them

It's been a while, but we re-visited Kevars during our recent trip to the Island. I'm pleased to say that it's as good as ever. Quick, efficient service and a delicious light lunch set us up for our afternoon ferry journey home. The staff at Kevars are great at listening - they make drinks the way you want them and provide super food. Kevars is kept spotlessly clean - from the tables to the bathrooms. Well done in setting and maintaining such high standards.

Popped in today for full monty breakfast, friendly service, excellent value for money. Spotlessly clean, to coin a phrase, does what it says on the tin! Would recommend.

What a lovely cafe Visited this place on a recent day trip Excellent food fantastic service Will definitely go back

Friendly staff, simple food well priced. Thank you for a meal that hit the spot. Recommend this to others for a rapid meal.

Clean place with staff who were friendly without being pushy. Although it was lunch-time, they were quite happy for us just to have a cup of tea without buying food. We'll be back!

We visited here for breakfast while on holiday, it's a lovely little café. Staff and helpful and polite. Food is delicious. Definitely worth a visit when you are hungry.

I noticed Kevars whilst waiting for my husband on Friday. At first it appeared empty of people but spotlessly clean. We returned having worked up an appetite walking up Ryde High Street. It well was worth the walk. By the time we made it back, a fair few people had arrived and it was comfortably busy. I think the locals know it is a little gem.

We just popped in for a nice lunch and it was great. The food was delicious and it was very clean. Also the staff were really friendly .

Lived in Ryde for many years, never tried Kevars before - wish I had now!

Ryde is a very run down town with many cheap cafes. Kevars was satisfactory and seemed more inviting that other cafes. I had the breakfast which I think is a good benchmark for any cafe. It was inexpensive and freshly cooked. It was served with tinned tomatoes, something I have not seen as part of a breakfast for many years. Ryde needs to raise its game. Always serve fresh food not tinned.

I often go into Kevars for lunch. It's good value for money and the food is always tasty and freshly cooked. You never have to wait long for drinks or food. The staff are always friendly and chatty. It clean and tidy too. Sometimes I try their specials. The Bubble & Squeak Stack was lovely and it looked fab! I wish sometimes though they were open later.

You will not find a more courteous staff, cleaner facilities, home cooked food, great coffee, in all of Ryde or perhaps even of the Isle of Wight! Unabashedly the cleanest bathrooms on the island, which is a big plus to me.

Today was the first time we had visited Kevars , but it will definitely not be the last .

Always nice food prepared freshly, quickly, and by helpful cheerful staff.

^ of usinvcluding children arrived for a quick lunch Lovely welcome, they tried their best to help settle us and then offered reasonably priced food

Wow! what can I say!! Having a partner in a wheelchair eating out can be problematic but not here at Kevars, a young lady saw me struggling with the door and immediately came to my help assisted us in sitting down moving a chair out of the way and making sure we were comfortable where we were sat. (Just to add the toilets are also very accessible for wheelchair users)

Atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The food is excellent especially the burgers and chicken nuggets. Prices are incredibly reasonable. Staff is friendly and exceedingly helpful. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.

We were in Ryde for the afternoon to attend a funeral service. We'd arrived early, walked along the High Street, and were looking for somewhere nice for a hot drink. We found it at Kevars. A very warm welcome, delicious pot of tea, and cup of cappuccino, a clean and friendly place. It wasn't until we were getting ready to leave at 2pm that I realised they were closing at 2pm. To their credit we were not rushed out of the door. If we come to Ryde again, we will certainly visit Kevars.

Have just read the previous review and would have to totally disagree! Have been a regular visitor to this establishment since it opened 12 years ago, the tables and chairs have always been set out in the same diamond pattern which allows plenty of space to move around without bumping into other diners. It has always closed at 2pm due to its upper high street location but if people come in they're open and I've never felt hurried out. The lighting has been changed in the last couple of weeks according to the owner due to people saying it was not bright enough! Can't please everyone but I have always found the staff more than accommodating bright and friendly happy to tweak an order often at no extra cost. The food is always freshly cooked to order and their homemade soup is to die for! Finally toilets are spotlessly clean you could eat your meal in them!

It used to be so much better. I used to be a regular viisitor but now they close at 2pm so you have to be a true morning person to even get in there. My idea of afternoon tea is around 4 to 4.30 pm, so there is no such thing as afternoon tea here anymore. I don't like the regimental layout of the tables or the too bright lights either. Not at all relaxing and it used to be quite pleasant when they used to close at 5.pm and the interior was not so regimented as it is now.

Fantastic customer service food freshly done to order. Well impressed. Will revisit. People go experience it yourself

The Full Monty - all day breakfast is delicious - the customer service is excellent and the toilets are the cleanest in town.

I went in for a cooked breakfast and selected the 'Full Monty' for £5.95. I was immediately asked if I wanted any extras. Umm... shouldn't a Full Monty be full? The menu made it clear that the hash browns, bubble and squeak and black pudding were each hidden behind a 95p paywall. When the breakfast arrived it was disappointing. A single rasher of bacon (I can only assume that they had run out). Two very, very cheap quality sausages, beans, mushrooms, a thinned tomato and a single fried egg. Toast was included along with coffee which was okay. All in all, at this price, I would expect either better quality ingredients or more items. You can easily get better value breakfasts in Ryde. Staff were friendly but nothing made me want to come back.

Very very clean best place I have been in where they look after you and their cafe,lovely food ,lovely staff,so willing to help, toilets on site,

We needed a nice breakfast and Kevars certainly produced one. It was tasty, hot and very filling. Excellent value for money along with a comfortable cafe and friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Popped over to the Island for a day trip as foot passengers so decided to just investigate Ryde. We happened to be at the top end of the town by hungry time and Kevars was right alongside us.

we just wanted lunch, but nothing fancy. the restaurant looked clean and fresh. we were so surprised at the variety of homely food on offer. I ordered bubble and squeak, my husband had a chicken and bacon salad. what a magnificent repast came! all prepared by the chef, nothing looked as if it knew what pre-packaged was. the care over the presentation was amazing. it looked superb, and tasted wonderful. everything spotless. I only knocked off a star because there was no atmosphere, very plain, which is probably a bit mean of me. and the toilets were exceptional too. well worth the walk to the top of the hill.

I ordered the full monty breakfast. It came with a mug of tea PLUS a spare pot of hot water and an extra teabag!!! Superb!!

Called by for Breakfast, and while I wasn’t expecting anything special, I was at least hoping for something that was worth all the 5* rave reviews which they have received, which had encouraged me to try them out, but alas no.

The staff were very nice and the food was tasty.

If your looking for a good breakfast in Ryde, served before 9am,( unlike some of the high end places near waterfront ), then go straight up the hill to "Kevars". It's a bit of a climb but well worth it.

Had a lovely breakfast here with my sister and brother in law ,son and 3 nephews .My nephews loved the hot chocolate in child size cups .My son loved his chocolate milkshake and the coffee was yum.

Lovely food with a lovely atmosphere. Nothing is too much trouble and extremely children friendly. They made a child sized sandwich for my toddler and even swapped her drink as grandma ordered the wrong one.

This cafe does lovely food, the atmosphere is always nice and quiet. it is a little walk up the town but worth it. The decorations on the wall give it a nice vibe and reasonable prices too!

Visited here whilst on a day trip. Although they were short staffed due to holidays,we only waited a little while for our food,and had to go back as we thought they had forgotten about our drinks. The food was okay and the staff on were very nice.

We recently visited on holiday to IOW & visited Kevars for lunch. The quality of the food was excellent. I had a cheese & mushroom omlette with chips which was superbly cooked. The staff were very freindly & helpful & if we visit Ryde again would certainly go back.

Always my first choice of cafe in Ryde, great service, lovely food, happy atmosphere, family friendly, wheelchair accessible. Highly recommended.