Louisa Bay Cafe in Thanet

Terrible experience! It took the server sooo long to take the very simple order of the man on front of me on an i pad that she didn't seem to know how to work, while other workers in the cafe stood about doing nothing. Eventually I was served, I was told it would take 5 minutes, based on the slowness so far I left it 10 minutes. When I returned there was no sign of the food, I was told they would bring it to me, 15 mins later still nothing . My friend went back this time and so told another 15 mins! They said this was due to the problems they had with the chip and pin device, irrelevant as we paid cash! We asked for out money back snd went elsewhere. This cafe was great under the previous owners, I won't go there again- can't review the food as we never got any! I have a beach hut nearby and used to use the cafe regularly , they have lost my custom and my friends!

To expensive. no price list shown. 2 cups of fruit tea £5.00, hot water and a tea bag, rip off Britain. Never again. Take your own tea bags lol

Ops! No Decaf. OK will have two cappuccinos. £6.40 I'm not paying £3,20 each for a takeaway drink on the beach. I pay that at The Yarrow Hotel

Lovely panini, cheesy chips and a Mr Whippy ice cream the sunshine with a lovely view. Friendly staff ….. what’s not to like?

We stopped for coffee on a dog walk along the beach from Ramsgate. Lovely, friendly people and a great cup of coffee. Make sure you call by when your there!

Lovely staff and selection of tasty food. Open often when bad weather too which is great for dog walkers etc. Good for vegans and very accomodating to dietary needs.

Good value food, very clean, well organised for managing people in COVID 19 compliiance . The best beach cafe in this area.

Had a lovey Mr Whippy in the rain! Lovely staff and really good Covid infection control measures. Great place.

Just back from a weekend in Kent - ending up in Broadstairs where the Louisa Bay Cafe is just a jewel by the sea. Even in these difficult times the food and drinks they offer are excellent and Paul and Camilla always brighten my day. Keep it up guys - and sorry to be missing the dream team with Ned and Mabel today!

Such a great find. A friendly family run cafe in the stunning Louisa Bay. A perfect place to have something to eat and drink, so clean too, which is so important. Would recommend to everyone.

Went to the beach today, and my 3 year old god son sat on one of their chairs next to the cafe to put his shoes on, which obviously because of COVID I would understand, but the fact there was NO sign to say they were the cafe chairs, and next to a tap which beach users wash their feet with, also a 3 year old doesn’t exactly know about this virus and what he can and can’t do, not even every adult does. However, out comes an older lady from the cafe “those are our chairs, get him off them, and wiped them down when he’s off them”... okay, you could’ve been polite about it. But no you’re attitude stunk. I was about to buy a drink for him but because of your rude attitude and lack of signage on the chairs I’ll take my money elsewhere! Such a lovely cafe ruined by an ugly attitude, poor cafe.

Visited this lovely cafe 2 weekends on the bounce for breakfast. The owner and his staff were very friendly which is always a good start. Great food and well presented.

We had a toasted cheese sandwich with side salad and a cheese and ham baguette. Both were really tasty and well presented. The side salad was one of the freshest and tastiest we’ve seen in a while. The staff were friendly and efficient. Overall a great place to eat!

We had sandwiches. The bacon was delicious - I had a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. Was a lovely location/view. Friendly helpful staff. Will come here again

The aroma of Greece wafts up the salty shore seafront. Seriously the best Greek Salad this side of the Adriatic (and then some!). This place is always a family favourite when we visit and stay in the local cottage, otherwise known as the Boathouse on Wrotham Road. Take a look at both if you have the chance - highly recommend!

We came here several times last year, for the chicken Caesar salad and delighted to find even more salads this year. Lovely cheery staff and food very good and healthy! All you need now is to serve wine .....

We have been having coffee and Ice Cream sodas for two years at this lovely cafe situated on lovely Louisa Bay. Paul his wife and the girls are lovely hosts. Whoever friends visit us in our new home town we always take them. And all agree wonderful place to relax and watch the world go by . If you visit Broadstairs don’t miss this place👍👍👍

I almost don't want to recommend this cute cafe - I'd like it to remain slightly undiscovered so there is always a table for me and my friends - but it deserves a good review! It's a great find at the quieter end of Broadstairs beach, just a few tables at the edge of the sea, wonderful bacon and sausage sandwiches, and for us, a great way to start a Sunday morning when we visit Broadstairs.. You sit right next to the beach (or on the beach if the few tables are busy), take in the sea air, just watch the quiet world. Busy bank holidays .... well, still as cute, but busy (!) and a long wait for food, The staff are polite and friendly and very apologetic if you do have to wait a bit. Not sure if this is open all year round or just seasonal. Think we've been August, September and April, May only,

We love the LBC! Our friends talk about it when they're planning a visit from London. It was jam packed yesterday - bank holiday Monday. I still got friendly service on the sweatiest of days! I usually have their breakfast, but went for a more abstemious Greek Salad, which was a pretty full plate of food. Its fun seeing the family all working together too. Another little gem in Broadstairs!

I walk down here as much as I can just for a cup of tea and a breakfast and am proud to say it is one of the greatest places to visit in broadstairs. The nicest family atmosphere and I always feel welcome, can’t wait to come back again and again and again :)

This cafe does the best mr whippey in town! Friendly staff and great view. The food is to die for especially the paninis. Plus I love Paul and Camilla x

We were not happy with the cheap cash and carry produce, I would of thought in a area like this they wouldnt buy cash and carry cheap food , it is a shame as when i said i would rather pay more for a better produce i was blasted with being told not to return as posh london people are a pain which is no problem as we wont be returning, so we were shouted and and whilst there the woman was agreeing with a guy about dogs shouldnt be allowed on any beaches , i think not buying cheap tacky produce is more important ............,

We regularly visit this beach with our young children. The cafe always serves great food and drink. The bit I love is the prices remain reasonable and they don't over charge. Friendly and busy staff. Will be back again and again.

We mostly came here so that I could get a photo with the sign (!) but we had paninis and coffee here which were really nice and reasonably priced. It's the only cafe on the beach as far as I'm aware but it is really decent if you need to get lunch.

Well run, superbly places cafe right above the beach on Louisa Bay. Food is good - mainly fried - service is slow enough to mean everything is cooked well. Prices are reasonable too. Very good bacon or sausage sandwiches.

Un lugar encantador algo retirado de la playa principal de Broadstairs, en uno de sus extremos. Se trata de un local muy pequeño, apenas un quiosco junto a la playa, con un puñado de mesas en el paseo junto a Louise Bay, en una pequeña playa ideal para los niños. Ofrecen todo tipo de bocadillos, patatas fritas, hamburguesas y ensaladas, además de helados, tés y cafés. El bocadillo de bacon y brie, en su sencillez, estaba delicioso. Por su cercanía a la playa de Louise Bay, es ideal para familias.

What a brilliant cafe! small and secluded in a sun-trapped Broadstairs hideaway bay. Great quality ingredients and ten stars for atmosphere. The best al-fresco bacon butty I have ever had.

We've been coming here for many years... this is exactly what a beach cafe should be - fast, friendly service, with an extensive menu.

Aunque Kirsty y Phil pueden decir ubicación, ubicación, ubicación, este café es mucho más. Así como unas impresionantes vistas sobre la bahía de Louisa, este lugar puede ser un paraíso del concurrido centro de Broadstairs durante los meses de verano. Paul, Camilla y todo el...

Una de las playas menos concurridas en Broadstairs que limpian diariamente por la marea, así que siempre se siente fresca, como Pablo, Camilla y la comida de su personal. Sabemos que la primavera está aquí cuando empiezan a abrir de nuevo!

Paul, el dueño cafe es muy agradable y servicial y la sándwiches y bocadillos son excelentes. Todo el personal es muy amable y aunque a veces tienen que esperar su pedido cuando están ocupados merece la pena.

Buena comida, un servicio amable, limpio, buena cantidad de sillas y mesas, fantásticas vistas, justo en la playa!

Little to complain about. Very good food and drink, great location. Of all the cafes it's the best for place and quality. Food is a wait often say half an hour but that's popularity.

Lovely views. Perfect sun trap. Great food, drinks and service. Would def recommend and will be back again. All the food that came out looked amazing.

Great spot to have tea or a light meal. Lovely staff. Everything is made from scratch. What could be better then sitting in the sun taking in the view while you wait.

Only open in the summer but a real treat to go for lunch and watch the sea come in. Good choice of sandwiches, salads or just tea - in a mug! Good for kids - you can watch them on the beach while you finish your tea!

We had a very decent lunch at the Louisa Bay Cafe in June - so nice to be able to relax whilst overlooking the beach and the sea

Visited a number during the summer of 2015 as it's good to escape from the very popular and busy viking bay round the corner. The Louisa bay cafe sits on a concrete undercliff walkway with enough space to lay out several tables. On a hot day you can sit and have a meal, go for a swim and come back to rinse off under the public shower next to the cafe. On a cold day you can just sit with a bacon sandwich, a cup of tea and look at the view of sand, sea and sky. The menu is unexciting but adequate, quality is mid-range for a cafe but the location relly makes it worth a visit.

Wonderful sunny place to sit and relax by the sea over a coffee or snack. Always a great welcome by helpful and friendly staff. Open from Easter to end September.

Only had a bacon sarnie and a mug of tea as it was early, the menu seemed adventurous but as they dont do fish and chips never tried any, but the bacon was freshly cooked and the tea nice and strong so will use this again if open.

Greek salad was fresh, very tasty and a good size. Bacon and Brie Panini was excellent and made even better for the 70p extra for side Salad.Generous bowl of slightly rustic chips to share made this a lovely meal to remember.Amazing setting overlooking the Louisa Bay beach and sea in Broadstairs.

Love, love, love. Bacon sarnie, cup if tea and an amazing view, what else do you need while the kids play in the sand happily.

Great little gem in a great town of Broadstairs. If it takes 20 min to get a bacon and egg baguette then that's a great excuse to have an extra coffee and sit and enjoy the view. My favourite breakfast in the summer.

This is a really lovely beach side cafe with wonderful views of the little beach and sea. I thought that the menu was different to other beach side cafes as whilst you could still get the usual seaside menu they also offered such things as a chicken Caesar salad and a Greek salad. I chose the chicken Caesar salad and found the chicken to be cooked seemingly to order and the salad really fresh. The others in my party had a panini each which was also really tasty and full of their chosen filling. We had beautiful weather, a great spot for people watching, a really delicious lunch and really good value for money. If you ever find yourself in Broadstairs - make the effort to go to this cafe. You will be delighted.

Had a gorgeous lunch here during the summer a gem of a place. All the food was delicious the chicken Caesar salad was amazing. The staff were friendly and a great location too. Also my daughter said it was the best hot chocolate ever!

Great friendly staff at this hidden away little beach shack. Don't expect a wooden shack, it's concrete and metal but don't be fooled, the coffee and food are great and it's a far better beach than Viking Bay!!! Go and have a look. If you have a dog, 200 meters on you can have the dog in the beach all year round.

I had some time to kill and was looking for nice quick lunch somewhere on the coast. So I took nice bacon sandwich and chips and tea, bingo. It was very tasty and the view it's just fantastic.

Excellent staff and beautiful food. Such a lovely atmosphere and beautiful views on the beach We visit here quite often and are never disappointed! I can highly recommend the bacon sandwiches or chicken salad.

Always happy when Louisa bay cafe reopens for he summer season. Great family run cafe in a very sunny position on the Promenade at Louisa Bay. Excellent fresh coffee and delicious selection of baguettes and other sandwiches and home made cake Everyone very friendly. Can get very busy but well worth the wait. Regularly visit.

You can't beat a brew and a bacon sarnie from this place on a sunny morning! Friendly staff, amazing views & great that the kids can play in the sand while you relax'

Lovely views across the sea. Friendly cafe staff. Limited menu but fine for a cup of tea or an ice cream. Nice place!

A cracking little cafe in a lovely spot. We chanced upon it during a stroll around the secluded Louisa Bay, and it was just what we needed on a fresh but bracing afternoon.The view is obviously great, but so is the food! Surprisingly good for a little cafe actually - which probably explains why it was so busy when we went. Thoroughly recommended.

We found this place on our last day in Broadstairs - and what a great find! Excellent food and you can taste the difference compared to normal cafes! Great menu and good quality ingredients! A nice change! It was worth the short walk from the crowded Viking Bay and will definitely return. Fab coffee as well. Thanks.

I love going to this small family run cafe during the summer. They do great tea, coffee and lovely food and snacks. Great value for money too. Dog water and dog treats available for dog walkers. Worth a visit!!

We stopped off whilst walking our dogs for lunch in this lovely café overlooking Louisa Bay. The staff were friendly and efficient and the Greek Salad we had took me back to the days when I lived in Greece - it was that good :)Would thoroughly recommend to walkers and just those that want to sit and look at the view.

The owners Camilla and Paul have done a sterling job of makeing this little cafe such a find.A tempting array of freshly pepared salads and hot food to tempt even the most demanding ankle snappers and adults alike.I always go for the freshly pepared burger, meat supplied by the ever popular butcher nick of Hazels in the high street, and do not forget the delicious skin on chips.I would recomend this cafe without hesitation and the girls that serve you the food are highly capable and absoluteley charming.I am dyslexic so please forgive my spelling errors but this cafe is a real gem.

Yes a seaside cafe that serves really nice salads and baguettes, all right next to the sea in Louisa Bay.As a Guest House we give our Guests the option of having a breakfast here, which goes down very well on warm sunny mornings, yes we do have them in Broadstairs, but more would be welcome in 2013.