Mermaids Cafe Bar in Shepway

Cute cafe with great toasties and coffee. Staff really friendly and helpful with a good range of food choices including baked potatoes, toasties and sandwiches. Coffee was a good sized cup with a mellow flavour. Good prices and a great view over the Mermaid Beach.

The food here is lovely however here’s some constructive feedback for the management: - have two queues; one for ice cream and coffee and another for food orders. The queue takes so long and some people only want a quick ice lolly. We will return but only if the queue situation is managed.

Stopped by for a coffee break on a cold but sunny day and it was very nice. I probably would not come back for coffee but in a sunny warm day I would return for a refreshing drink.

Stopped briefly for hot drinks. Welcome refuge from the cold wind coming from the sea. Cosy little cafe and busy even though very cold outside. We enjoyed coffees in the snug with a toasted hot cross bun. It does look a little tired inside but I feel a first step would be to serve hot drinks inside the cafe in proper cups instead of cardboard cups.

Been here a few times and servs great coffee, hot chocolate and cakes all very reasonably priced. If your in the area its good for a stop off.

Had the best Brie, cranberry sauce and bacon toasted sandwich for a long time. Excellent and on a busy hot day the staff were welcoming and did well to manage all the orders. Will be back.

Cafe in a lovely location overlooking Mermaid Cove. Considering how busy the food was ready fairly quickly. Excellent quality at a reasonable price

What a beautiful spot - overlooking the sea and it had quite a relaxed, quirky feel. The ladies who were serving seemed nice. We ordered two hot drinks, a water, a sweet pastry and a sandwich - the cost came to just under £20 which I felt was excessive. The food was nice but not amazing and the same goes for the hot drinks, it certainly does not warrant such inflated prices.

This place is always so welcoming. Super nice staff always giving delicious food. Never had a bad time there. Plus the view is beautiful 🌊

This place never fails to disappoint. Its surely a goldmine on the beach but time after time they run out of food and drink. Today, the first sunny day for ages, they only had soy milk at 11am and couldn't do a toastie because they were waiting for a delivery at 1pm! Maybe send one of the many teenage staff to the supermarket to get bread and milk? It's a real shame, could be so good but it's a shambles whenever I go there.

Food terrible not well signed very shocking don't go. Can't get chips for kids in main canteen and hotdogs disgusting

We visited Mermaids today for drinks & ice creams, there were 7 of us. Unfortunately, the young girl with dark hair who was serving needs some lessons in customer service! As we approached the counter to read the menu boards she abruptly said 'does anyone know what they actually want?' we replied that we were looking and she responded by slumping herself on the counter and put her head in her hands. I'd like to point out that at this time we were the only customers waiting to be served. She took our order with no please or thank yous and was nothing short of rude. As we gathered our drinks to walk away there was another family approaching the counter to which her response was 'oh my god why is there so many people' and was seemingly annoyed by the customers. As for the establishment itself, I'm sure it would be a lovely place to visit especially in the summer with the views of the beach but unfortunately the attitude from this particular member of staff let's Mermaids down.

we went to get a snack from this place, the lady behind the counter was very rude she also rolled her eyes and also complained about the number of people there

Great little spot with beautiful views out to sea. Our iced lattes were good and the staff friendly and engaging. Loved the various different seating areas and the quirky design.

After ordering food eventually we were told they had run out of one sandwich ordered. Decided to just double up on the same order they did have but when we opened up the Bacon and Mozzarella toasties both were missing the Bacon. Used to visit regularly but will be finding a alternative cafe now.

Asked for help. Denied. Even asking for an ashtray us too much. Staff busy on their mobile phones. Absolutely not worth it. Going to aspendos next time

After a chilly swim in the sea, my friend and I popped in to the Mermaid Cafe for a drink. The glass frontage protected us from the elements but did not ruin the view. The staff were very smiley and friendly. The hot chocolate was deeeelish and just what I needed. The cream and marshmallows topped it off beautifully. I would definitely return to try their delicious looking snacks. Thank you

Every time I come here I have a vegan cheese, tomato and onion toastie and it is delicious! (I once tried Falafel and hummus when I was told after paying that there was no cheese and this was awful. Too dry). Service with a smile and I really appreciate how the food packaging is compostable and they provide different bins to separate everything. More vegan ice cream flavours would be great, not just vanilla. Place needs a repaint and some TLC but you can't fault the location and I love cycling here from Hythe for a coffee.

The scooped or machine ice creams sold here are low quality or heavily watered down and refrozen. They are full of ice crystals and melt almost instantly. You won’t get a thick creamy ice cream here, it’s literally icy mush and it will be half way down your arm before you gone 10 paces.

Another one of my "Lucky Lee"s Best In The World" reviews.. This time it's " The Best In The World Ever Hot Dog" what a brilliant hot dog with lovely soft roll , onions and mustard and ketchup and a great price. Washed down with lashings of ice cold can of diet coke. We sat outside in the sunshine, life don't get much better than this. Served by a brilliantly happy young lady I aimed to put money in the tip box at the kiosk and it fell through the slats on the counter.

Popped into the cafe for a quick bite to eat on route to the nearby park. The cafe really is run down and needs a good clean. It clearly has a past and had probably been a great little place Previously but I feel it...

Visited quite late on a Sunday afternoon but a very warm welcome from friendly staff. Had an excellent mulled wine with a mince pie, served by the lovely Molly Mermaid. Highly recommended.

Warm friendly staff, great selection of snacks, food, hot drinks, cold drinks, ice cream, kids food, buddha bowls. A lovely seating area with views of the sea, some in shade and some in sun All food and drinks are very reasonably priced and in the...

We had a toasted sandwich, absolutely lovely. Freshly cut bread, bursting with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and basil. Staff were very pleasant and Eager to please. It was quite busy with families, but the atmosphere was very nice. We took our dogs too, all very welcoming

Sea view seating. Indoor and outdoor seating. Friendly staff. Efficient workers, quick service. Dog friendly. Big tasty menu. Perfect spot to sit for a lunch after a long beach walk. Perfect.

If fortunate enough to get the glorious sunny weather we did on our visit to Folkestone, there’s no better spot for breakfast than Mermaids, at the foot of the zigzag path down from the Leas, and overlooking the beach. The coffee was delicious and the...

Having had a great cafe experience at the Lift Cafe; this was chalk and cheese, Grubby tables stale cookie and bun. Even the tea was rough with sediment floating in the top. Only saving grace was the lovely girl serving who was very friendly. I...

Stopped here for coffee and a bacon roll the other morning. Bacon roll was fine, but odd to be served with a side of crisps? The bacon was smoked, not all people like smoked bacon. The coffee was poor at very best. Ordered a Latte,...

Have been here many times through lockdown and always had nice coffee and biscuits. It could do with a little tlc as is beginning to look a little run down. Great location and very nice staff

We visited on a weekday. The weather wasn't great but it was quite busy so I can only imagine how busy it will get ion a hot summer's day. The cafe made a nice first impression. Fair enough, I would have felt more comfortable if...

Stopped by for Breakfast . This is an primarilyoutdoor venue so if you are looking for michelin stars you'll be disappointed .Decent value and they upgraded rolls order to toasties at no extra cost.

Visited several times recently. Excellent, freshly prepared food (including a bespoke and extremely tasty salad requested due to dietary needs) always served quickly by friendly, welcoming staff. Also sell hot and cold drinks and a range of ice creams and snacks. Gorgeous views too. Well...

So friendly and chatty, a hot chocolate take away from a friendly face and a cheery smile in these trying times goes a long way. Delicious hot chocolate and a biscuit a welcome snack.

Just a mere coffee, cafe latte on a chilly day served with a smile and the hottest latte I've had in awhile....... it was delicious with a side of Biscoff 😉😉

Queued for 5-10 minutes due to nice weather but lovely little spot on the coastal walk to get a tea/ coffee and ice cream or sandwich. No indoor seating due to Covid but friendly staff and an outdoor table area to enjoy the lovely view.

Terrible. I understand all these COVID restrictions, but this is the worst example how to deal with that. Lots of people queuing. No distancing precisely because the tried to arrange one-way system. Food menu is inside the cubicle, waiting time is worst than in restaurants, which prepare food, not sandwiches.

Great location and friendly staff but very grubby and messy. Litter everywhere outside and food on the floor, chairs and tables. Not helped by the fact that the tables and chairs inside are wicker - impossible to clean properly. Wouldn't return in a hurry.

Beware the wet decking. Despite the small notice at the entrance and taking precautionary steps, my friend and I still slipped and fell. We laughed it off, but 6 weeks on and I am still in excruciating pain and need meds to get me on my feet. Please address this slip hazard. I had no idea a simple slip could do this to me. How many others will do this? Oh and the service was slow - we only wanted a cuppa.

Visited the Leas on the last Saturday in August with my daughter and family. Decided not to take a picnic and we were all pleasantly surprised at the quality of the food at this cafe. The service was also quite prompt considering the number of people using it. The children all enjoyed their meals too. Friendly staff. My only negative experience: I wanted to leave a tip but didn't have any change so I queued up to ask for some behind a family giving their order. When it came to my turn, the staff member went off somewhere, coming back a couple of times to do something else and completely ignoring me and the queue which had now formed. I know they were busy but a quick "I'll be with you in a moment", wouldn't have gone amiss. In the end I gave up. The other negative is the toilets: in the ladies one was unpleasantly blocked and the other cistern took for ever to refill and there was no toilet paper. Later on we went back for ice creams which were delicious.

By the beach and the playground. Great seaviews - drinks, ice creams and light lunches. Indoor and outdoor seating.

we visited to get a take away lunch for the rest of our family and friends who were still on the beach and though it was a blazing hot august Bank Holiday the service was still quick and helpful, we sat on the balcony drinking coffee while the food was prepared. The food was still hot when we got back to the beach, everyone enjoyed it. Will definitely go back.

Really nice cafe with good food at reasonable prices. Lovely views from the seats outside and inside is nicely decorated and comfy. Also serves nice ice cream 😀

A good location can sometimes mean a fairly bland food experience and disinterested staff, far from the case here. Me and my daughter had a baked potato and the croque monsieur, both were very tasty, the ingredients were quality and the portions large, almost too large for a quick lunch in fact. Staff were friendly and helpful and it's in a great location overlooking the sea and handy for the coastal walk.

We walked along the lower Leas Cliff following the path to the childrens play area from the harbour then dropped down to the esplanade where rhe Mermaid Cafe is sited the main area was up some steps but there were a few tables on the prom,we stopped fo a drink and ended up have a toastie of Brie,Red Onion,and Cranberry served with a garnish and some crisps they even had Gluten Free available on some dishes which was great for my wife,it all went down a treat,lovely service,very friendly and clean,value for money compared to others Thank You see you again soon.

Was taken here by family, we got there and a sign in the window said 'back at half 11' . It was already half 12 at this point so we thought we would wait. No one came back then we had to trek with a hungry toddler back into town. Awesome thanks

In a delightful spot just down from The Leas Coastal path a gem to find. Lovely seaside style decor and mini orange trees on tables. Grandson got in a state with his cone and they gave him a tub and spoon to put it in. Very friendly staff, and delicious local dairy farm ice cream what could be better and a sea view too

Popped in here for a coffee on a morning stroll between Sandgate and Folkestone Harbour.

Absolutely loved this little gem of a place. Yes it's cosy and maybe slightly cramped when really busy. I don't mind waiting for my freshly prepared food order, I don't think it was hugely expensive for freshly prepared food either,you get salad and crisps on the side with your order, it is perhaps what you expect to pay for a prime location overlooking the beach and the views are wonderful. It's a bit qwerky comfy but welcoming, there are very few places allow you in with your dog.... For those liking a glass of wine or a cold beer I would imagine its a treasure of a find in the hot sun.

Could be a real gem of a place and it’s such a shame it just doesn’t seem to work.

Great sea walks and views from the cafe outside seating area and the beach with artificial sandy cove, perfect for small children. Limited menue as one would expect from a beach cafe but all very fresh and superbly prepared. Coffee is the type where one cup is not enough! Staff are friendly and helpful prices very reasonable. Oh yes the ice cream is just perfect! Enjoy.

No traffic. Dog friendly. Helpful staff. Full range of refreshments. Beautiful views and lovely walks all around. What's not to like?

This place is in such a prime location. It is right next door to the Leas coastal park. We managed to get a seat outside overlooking the beach, which is idyllic. Unfortunately our seats were right next to about 5 bin bags which is next to the entrance. The signage is very confusing with @waterfront being on the front. There could be more signs from the park.

After, perhaps, exploring the Harbour Arm and walking along the board walk towards the Coastal Path, its then time to visit the amazing childrens' pleasure park or to just stroll along the sea wall. Its not long before you reach the Mermaid cafe. You receive a very warm welcome. There is outside seating and indoors as well ( depending on the weather). A fabulous menu, good selection of food, drinks and icecream. But, what struck me, was the warm welcome from the staff. They are proud of their hospitality, have worked long and hard to build up this place and they deserve to be successful. So, do support them, visit the Mermaid and enjoy what they can offer...for all seasons.

But I wouldn’t go back - the hot dogs (which were the only food available from a longer menu) were only vaguely edible

Mid November stroll along the coast stunning day, so we stopped for a cuppa.. Great choice.. even this time of year still open on the good days.. Cuppa was good but the staff was brilliant great chat... Top views out to sea..

Staff are really nice and helpful loverly service loverly food and great value... can’t beat the location

As stated in the title, there was an overpowering smell of sewerage when seated outside so needless to say we didn’t stay for more than five minutes next to the dirty great big pile of rubbish bags and boxes placed near the steps.

Arrived with family 3.30pm for a light lunch and a drink with Mum and 2 girls. Bar was open so waited inside behind other customers for some soft drinks only to be told 12mins later to order elsewhere. Litter was blowing all around tables and tables were filthy sticky but got the impression with no nearby competition they didn’t care. Went into restaurant to find a menu and was told it was written on wall so they watched as I took a photo and was told to wait in the ice cream queue they knew I wanted to order. They then watched as I waited in ice cream queue finally got to the front at 4.02 to be told cafe had closed at 4 it seemed deliberate diversion they didn’t want any food ordered before 4pm so I ordered 2 wines and they had run out of wine glasses so one came in a beer glass. We finished drinks with bags of only crisps they had left (quavers and plain) not the trip to Folkestone we had planned.

Nice little cafe for a drink and mid walk pitstop with the dog.

Popped in for coffee and a snack. We had very good crumpets. Staff friendly. Menu caters for veggies and vegans. It's got great views as its on the sea front....and of course ice cream!

Really great place freshest salads and food and great kent ice cream. This place has been a cafe for decades. Run really well with present owner 19 years in the business. Thanks for being in back super sunny toddler memories here on Mermaid Beach.

We popped in here as I had met some friends with our model rock crawling cars in the park. It was a little chilly, and a cup of tea and a slice of cake was just what we needed. The food people were being served looked nice and we shall return soon to try more.

Had the worst cappuccino ever today. I've had more froth on an Americano! It was really a very weak latte with chocolate sprinkled on top. Beware!

Beautiful location but unfortunately our food was really poor. We had brunch, scrambled eggs with tomatoes, ham and toast. The menu stated, ham off the bone and locally made bread. In fact the bread was sliced and shop bought and the ham was definitely not off the bone, in fact wafer thin and out of a packet. The only tomatoes were cold and in a side salad (a little weird with scrambled eggs.) The eggs were over done and the veggie option had a weird processed 'veggie ham'!

We were in the middle of a walk from Folkestone to Sandgate and found the Mermaids were still open in October !! We were thankful to get a drink to carry on our journey oh and a delicious ice cream each as a well deserved treat.

No other cafes on this lovely stretch of shingle beach so make the most of it. Enjoyed their special ice cream with generous scoops. Have been here several times. Delicious mackerel salad. A variety of other food available. Pleasant service, reasonable prices. There are a couple of toilets here, and a small indoor space to eat. The outside area has see-through screen looking towards beach, sheltering visitors from sea breeze. Bowl of water for dogs. Steps to side of cafe lead up to council loos, and great play areas for children in coastal park. Was told by member of cafe staff that opening times are variable, depending on the weather.

Food was ok, staff friendly and view lovely but this is now very tired and needs a complete refurb, could smell the drains when we sat outside. Shame as this could be fantastic and part of the new Folkestone that is emerging everywhere else around the town, time to catch up we think.

The service at this cafe is always unbelievably slow but usually the fantastic view out to sea compensates. This time we were treated to a tanker emptying the cafe's chemical toilets mid-afternoon on a hot summers day. The stench and the 30 minute wait for a hot-dog were too much so we cancelled and left. Walked to Sandgate and went to the Loaf instead - wonderful as always.

Mermaid's Cafe Bar is a hidden cafe set on the sea wall beneath the lower Leas coastal

Friendly staff, nice coffee and tea. Could do with a little upgrade of chairs and tables. Great location with nice view.

A nice little café with a fantastic view at the beach of Folkstone.

El Mermaid Café está en una perfecta ubicación entre la costa y la playa. Las vistas son increíbles y el café tiene el potencial de ser fantástico. Por desgracia, el café en sí es una enorme decepción. A la llegada, las dos chicas estaban sentó detrás del mostrador en sus teléfonos, después de una importante esperar en el mostrador, al final tuve que preguntar si en realidad eran abierto! Una de las chicas tomó nuestra orden (lo que implicaba 5 bebidas) y, en vez de ayudar a su colega el otro regresar a su teléfono. Una vez las bebidas había llegado elegimos nuestro asiento. No era especialmente concurrida, sin embargo muchas de las mesas todavía no había sido despejado y el suelo era un desastre - confundieron servilletas, envolturas de comida, restos, etc. . . Una de nuestras tazas también por desgracia tuvimos una mancha de lápiz labial. El lugar en sí tenía un fuerte olor a rancio de la leche que habían desaparecido, que era muy desagradable.

Este café está situado en la ubicación perfecta en una playa hermosa. Todo el personal era muy amable y la comida era encantador. Recomiendo encarecidamente y no puedo esperar a volver!

We came here for a light lunch after our two year old daughter had been playing in the park. We ordered two Brie and bacon panini's and a children's meal... this consisted of half a jacket potato with beans, with one bottle of coke, the total bill came to £17.70, when I queried it the lady explained that the half a potato was £4, I couldn't believe it, had my daughter not been hungry I would not have purchased it, complete day light robbery!! When she finally got it, the waitress put it straight in front of her before my husband could check it and it was so very hot it scalded her mouth and she understandably refused to eat it. We would never recommend this place, very over priced for a family cafe.

Ok for a stop off for ice creams and cold drinks after a play in the park but prices are on the expensive side. Clearly very popular with a very high footfall of passing trade, the floor on the terrace was dirty and would benefit from more frequent cleaning. Our dog came away filthy. Could be superb but judged ok on this visit.

I just love this cafe! Have visited a few times with my daughter & grandchildren. Whether it's lunch, tea, coffee, ice cream, it's always good & the staff are really friendly & helpful. Can't say enough good things about this place & the view is simply stunning. Great to have lunch/ice cream & have a great view of the beach & sea. Always visit when I am in the area with my family.

This is a busy cafe, and quite rightly if my experience is anything to go by.I ordered a panini for my wife and I fancied scrambled egg on toast, but it wasn't on the menu, the lady that served me was happy to oblige and said that it might be a few minutes though. (I should point out that if she had said no to my request I would have chosen something else without question, it was busy so I wasn't expecting a yes)Within 5-10 minutes my plate arrived and it looked lovely (see pic) and it tasted as good as it looked, its tricky to get eggs done well but with the added tomato it was a delight, simple food cooked well and served quickly.Was not expecting such a great brunch at a great place with such lovely people.Just a quick point on prices, I felt this was excellent value, but lets not forget that in these locations trade must die off in the winter, so if you have to pay a little more then please keep this in mind, I am sure they don't own a million pound yacht in the harbor :)Next time I am down this way I will go out of my way to visit.

We had a lovely visit recently with our two boys (5 and 7) and our puppy. Very welcoming for our dog where water was available for her and we were also allowed to sit indoors with her as we were so hot from our walk. There were lunches for the boys that had cheese sandwich/crisps/juice and a fudge bar and our lunch was delicious-especially the Brie,cranberry and red onion panini.....also excited for when the bar opens here as can imagine it would be lovely sat out watching the sea with a wine thankyou Mermaids-even though there was a half hour wait we didn't mind as we kept occupied with the view and the boys a lolly-we will be back

Popped in here today for a snack,food was nice although we just had panini's and drinks.The seating area outside needs to be cleared and kept clean as this lets them down its on the coastal walk and the only cafe in this very popular area.

This café in a very popular area seems to be cashing in on the fact that it stands alone serving the Coastal Park. They charge a premium on ice creams, the surrounding tables are dirty and uncared for. It is in such a poor state people were seen to order then walk away without sitting down. I doubt they get return custom, I will take my own food etc. next time I go to the beach! It fails Folkestone as a destination!

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Haven't been in here for years, decided to pop in and get a ice cream with my son, Over priced, Long ques, out of most stock, rude staff on the verge of arrogance, but that isn't the worst part at all. I witnessed a member of staff wipe all work surfaces with the grimmist piece of stained cloth and then wipe the attachment that heats milk on the coffee machine. The attachment was caked in old milk and needed properly cleaning off so a quick wipe with a manky cloth would only of left the germs to actually stick to this! Having worked in such places this attachment should be cleaned after every jug of milk heated!!!

Very well placed on the costal park with the childrens play area behind. very handy for coffee and ice cream. its not somewhere i would eat as it is on the expensive side.Protected from the weather by clear perspex on the sea side.

Really nice location on a really pretty beach, it was doing a good trade despite the low season and provide really nice hot chocolate!

We arrived before closing times and they still aloud us to come in. Brilliant hospitality and even if we didint manage to pay by card we paid the cash we had and still got more than we ask for.Is a great place and very nice location. Will be back in the new year.

A wonderful setting. Today was a great sunny winter day and we sat with a pot of tea and a cake enjoying the view and sunshine. An average cafe but worth a visit if you are walking in the area.

Have been coming to the Mermaid since back in the 60s when we lived in Folkestone. Still come back every year for a visit although it has changed a bit over the years, Miss the bar!

I stopped at this cafe while walking from Sandgate to Folkestone. Good coffee and menu looked inviting.

We visited on hottest day of the year with 2 small children who unfortunately have a milk allergy. They only stock a fruit pastille lolly and this was out of stock! Who doesn't sell more choice of fruit lolly! My poor babies were so upset we got them to leave the park with the lure of a lolly and get here to be told nothing suitable! It's a lovely spot and only place near please stock more fruit lollies with no milk!

Yes it's too busy. And yes it's quite dear. But what do we expect. It's busy because we all think it's amazing and of ourse we would like it if no one else was there but then how would they make a living. The food and goods are dear, but usually v nice and I do think its worth the wait. Kent has very few cafes by thesea, god knows why and this is one of the best. If you haven't been go and be patient you will be rewarded.

The position is a gift. It is the only Cafe on that stretch of shingle beach.The Bar in the title is a misnomer, it is non alcoholic.A very busy Venue, I had baked Potato Marie Rose, very generous portion of prawns but unfortunately cold in the centre, on a lovely day the Cafe was overstretched.It is charming, with nicely quirky serving ideas and some imagination in the salads.I would like to go there again when it is not so busy.

We ordered baked potatoes which was a mistake. The filling was very generous but the potatoes were stone cold in the middle. The restaurant has a lovely position but I wouldn't go back.

We popped for a pit stop whilst walking. There were 2 queues 1 inside and 1 out. It was expensive sadly. A few tables outside the loos were ok . Not enough staff on.

I visited today with my one year old and my pug as we have done on numerous occasions. We ordered our food sat down and enjoyed our lunch expensive for what we had but I knew this and have always enjoyed our visits.However after we had eaten I saw something that made me feel physically sick, the lady sweeping the floor took the broom from the floor and then swept the work surfaces where she had just prepared mine and my sons food!! Then returned the brush to the floor, it was such a natural thing to do looked like it was common practice!! I was horrified!! I left and phone environmental health. Such a shame it WAS a nice place to pop in after a dig walk.

Conveniently situated and always welcoming (When open). This place is a gem and I like to stop there regularly. Not expensive and service is always nice and quick. Seating inside and out and dog friendly with water bowls for the dogs...

Friendly staff and a fabulous position overlooking the sea. The drinks and food were very reasonably priced.

This is a sweet little place that you suddenly come across on the coastal path. You are so grateful you don't have to haul yourself back up to The Leas again without a drink! You go in and it's a tiny cafe with a surprisingly sophisticated menu and also the expected ice creams and fizzy drinks. But it's one of only a couple of places where you can take your dog in a cafe. For a supposedly animal loving nation this is very remiss of Folkestone I think. So this is a welcome surprise. Food is very good and looking out to the beach on a sunny day with your dog in tow - well what could be better?

This cafe is nothing fancy but does offer lovely fresh made sandwiches at a great beach location. We've been a few times over the years when we visit this part of Kent and always had a nice lunch blessed with nice weather.Seems to have recently changed hands but similar menu as to before.

Just when you're thinking of making your way back to town, because you might think the path is going nowhere, you are relieved to find The Mermaid Cafe, where you can stop and rest, while enjoying morning coffee, light snacks, ice cream or afternoon tea, before walking back to town.

Had a lovely lunch here today. Small Grandaughter had the children's meal deal, which cost £4.00. This included a bag of crisps, a small chocolate bar, a carton of either orange or apple juice and a cheese sandwich. There was so much cheese in the sandwich that my other half had to finish it! Amazing. We had a coffee, a piece of shortbread and a feta cheese and olive baguette with salad. There must have been about half a pound of mixed olives on the top of the baguette, they tasted fresh, as did the feta cheese. It was big enough for the two of us to share. Would definitely return here in the future. Beautiful views of the sea too. Forgot to mention the cute little chairs available for the little ones.