Mr Bean Coffee House in Ashford

We thought we would try Mr Bean in Sayers Lane on our visit today to Tenterden. A nice array of cakes and pastries. We bought our favourite, a toasted teacake which we usually have at another coffee shop. I found a table for us but it was dirty with crumbs and sugar and rather near to the air conditioner in the ceiling which was blowing out cold air, something you would need on a hot day, not on a cold, rainy March day, as well as the doors being wide open. I moved to another table but like the previous one, felt grimy and sticky, in need of a good scrub!! The teacakes arrived. Large, with very little fruit, more like a biscuit than a teacake. Certainly not enough butter to cover the unusually large surface area and rather dry. I went to use the ladies toilet, but only found a disabled toilet. Upon entering I found it to be very unsavoury, wet floor and generally unfit for use. As it is the only toilet and obviously used by male and female customers, this makes it essential to keep vigilant over its cleanliness. All in all, with the higher prices and the state of the establishment we will not be going back.

Yummy cake and a nice little quiet place to sit down and enjoy it with a fresh smoothie. Set back enough from the road to sit outside if the weather is pleasant. Covid safety = spot on. Whilst there a deep clean was begun and sections of the cafe closed to do this.

We love going to this cafe. The layout is spacious and covid safe. The drinks are always piping hot the choice of pastries and cakes are excellent. To top it all the staff are really friendly. Well worth a visit.

Found this lovely cafe next to Waitrose down a small alleyway. Other cafes were too busy on Bank Holiday and we were lucky to find this one. Lovely ladies and quality food. Will return next time we are passing.

Only a quick refresh of coffee and cake but treated so well by staff happy to be there. Nice food and drinks too!

Only went in for a take out coffee but all the staff were super friendly and chatty. Coffee was great too!

This was a really bad choice. The shop had a queue going out the door and there was one server who kept stopping to chat with her friend. We were third in line and it took us 22minutes to reach the till. Then when we ordered it took forever, altogether another 39minutes to order and get out drinks and food delivered. They only let you say one item at a time for what you wanted, then they make /prepare that before asking for the next thing. The cafe was dirty and most of the tables were not cleared. The food however was very nice but the drinks were not. Mine was luke warm and not nice at all. This was the not the first time we had been here and each time it took forever. E hoped it was a one off but it seems that it isn't. I don't think we will use this cafe again.

Can only give it average. The staff were friendly enough but the coffee was only coffee and my capuccino did not have any chocolate on it. The place itself looks like it could do with a bit of a makeover. There is one good point, however, and that is the children's play area. It's a shame because this is the coffee house centre of Cranbrook and the opposition will win out as they look better.

A lovely location if only a little ‘tired’ inside. Onwards and upwards to shopping, Sayers Lane is the coffee house Centre of Tenterden so there is a great deal of choice. I struggled between poor and average as ‘average’ is an escalating measure nowadays. It’s been a few years since I’ve been here and the service was lovely and friendly. Might be an idea to print the wifi code on the receipt as well as the loo unlocking code? Just an idea. My coffee and sandwich was lovely too, but and here is the but. I felt that the place is in serious need of a make over. My table (throwback ‘70’s) was ‘sticky’ which is not an endearing sensation. I had the impression that the owner has lost interest. This is a shame as it could now be so much more. Without investment the competition will get decisive votes. On the plus side the kiddies corner was an interesting addition. I do write this because I’d like to see Mr Bean burgeoning once again

Discussed, hadn't noticed the state of the place until we sat down. At a dirty table the floor was rotten. Was covered in food and napkin and I mean covered. Like no one had cleaned it for days. As for the toilet 🤮🤮🤮 never been cleaned. Coffee was undrinkable and left from both of us. Sandwiches very over priced, reheated dried sausages, bacon hardly cooked. Never again will we go hear, shame as were both local.

My son and I stopped here for a quick lunch during a recent visit to Tenterden. My son had a Mango smoothie and a tuna sandwich. The sandwich was very generously filled. I had a coffee and a cheese and tomato toastie which was very tasty. It was busy during our visit there but not overcrowded. The ladies who served us were very friendly and accommodating. The prices were very reasonable considering the location. I would definitely visit again if I am back in the area.

it looks a little tired in places but overall it has a nice and friendly atmosphere. You can watch life go pass.

I went here today with my friend, we had our drinks and a very tasty cheese and ham croissant, my only complaint would be that they need to spend money on the toilet facilities, as there was no seat on the toilet..apart from that brilliant staff and good service

My Father often pops in here for a Coffee or snack but this was the first time I had visited. Very unimpressed the tables were dirty & when one customer dared to ask to have the table wiped which they shouldn’t have to do, they were treated as if they were a real nuisance! The person who appeared to be the supervisor shouted from one end of the shop to the other at a member of staff ‘ This customer wants the table wiping’ in a dreadful manner. I wanted to buy a piece of cake & coffee from the cakes on display but was told I could only have the chocolate one as she wasn’t going to cut the other one yet! I asked why it was on display then. To be told very briskly that it was they didn’t have room in their fridge. Poor management & organisation. Don’t bother with this place there is such choice of Coffee shops in Tenterden now, that you don’t need to put up with shoddy service. They are living off the location being next to Waitrose.

We made a quick stop here on the way back from a trip to the winery. They advertise that they have the best cup of coffee in town. I can’t say that I have enough knowledge to verify that claim, but the coffee we had was quite good. I’d recommend this if you are in the area and looking for coffee.

The lady from Scotland is lovely. I always buy something if I use the loo as Waitrose does not have one.

Had an afternoon snack here - shared a sausage roll which was huge and my wife had a cappuccino whilst I had an excellent chocolate milk shake. All good

Just wanted to speak up for the parents with children who visit this lovely little cafe. We are lucky in Tenterden to have at least 9 cafes (that I can think of off the top of my head) each perhaps offering something a little different. Mr Beans is perfect for parents getting a coffee and sitting in the back half of the cafe near the play area. It also offers seating towards the front away from the play area and also outside seating. Something for everyone therefore. This morning I came in with my well behaved 4 year old and got a cappuccino for me and a ‘decorate your own gingerbread man’ for her. It was lovely to be able to relax and have a coffee while she decorated her gingerbread man, played with the trains and looked at some books. She didn’t disturb anyone else in the cafe and was quietly occupied. I love the fact Mr Beans offers this for the parents of Tenterden.. there are plenty of other options for those that don’t approve.

We love independent coffee houses and Mr Bean did not let us down. Really great coffee which was served as we liked it. More important they has soya at no extra cost unlike some of the well known coffee houses.

I can't understand why this place hasn't got more reviews. I don't normally review places but was so impressed with our lunch here that I felt I should. Speaking as a self proclaimed "difficult customer" I found Mr Beans to be perfect for my needs. No request was too big or too much hassle for the staff to meet. I received my coffee and Toastie exactly as I had requested and my son received his bacon batch (after much chopping and changing his mind) with a friendly smile and good humour at the "tough" choices kids are faced with today. The place was also clean and well presented with a lovely little area for children to play in. Staff could not have been more welcoming and accommodating. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. Will definitely be returning on my next visit.

We usually call in here once a week for an early morning coffee and cheese scone, usually just after 8 am. so not busy at that time. Coffee can be one or two shots to taste. Manager Sue, is always welcoming. Other staff at times equally so.

Worst jacket potato I’ve ever had. Black outside. Barely warm inside. Had to ask for it to be reheated in microwave. Staff friendly and helpful. Wouldn’t go there again.

Stumbled across this delightful coffee house in Tenterden while having a day shopping. Nice to see and independent competing with the multi nationals. The staff were really nice and helpful.

I have been here quite a few times with friends but i have finally given up and found a new place to go. I agree with one of your last reviews it is'LIKE A PLAYSCHOOL'

Visited on Friday morning which appeared to be market day in Tenterden so the place was very busy. Despite the amount of people the staff remained friendly and service was very quick. Very popular with mothers with young children and older people.

This is the worst coffee house in Tenterden,perhaps in Kent, who in their right mind would put a play area in the middle of a cafes go in to have a relaxing coffee and a bite to eat. not to listen to kids destroying the wooden toy table . Mums sort your kids out,Mr Bean sort your play area out,

A lovely local coffee shop, part of a small very local chain.

This is a brilliant place coffee was piping hot. Made you feel really welcome which is why we returned from the last time we found it. Well worth a visit. Really friendly and excellent service.

Friendly coffee shop (one of many in tenterden) nice food and good coffee. Welcoming to small people too.

Fuimos allí para un tranquilo café de la mañana y no me decepcionó. El servicio era muy bueno y amable, el café era bueno y buen ambiente. Sentados, me dieron a leer el menú y me apetecía un poco de pan cuando me di cuenta...

Yo siempre vienen aquí a disfrutar de mi habitual combinación de queso y el tocino y el batido de Oreo croissant juntos, así que tan delicioso! Me encanta todo de 😊 el personal como son todas tan alegre, siempre sonriente, especialmente Shona! 😊 muchos asientos...

Vine aquí con mi hija esta mañana en su recomendación. He vivido en Tenterden durante años pero nunca ha estado aquí antes. Pensé que era precioso por varias razones. Me encanta el área de niños que poco con juguetes y libros, tan bien pensadas. Los...

He estado Bean Mr varias veces para tomar un café con los niños y también para hacer algunos trabajos cuando mi casa wifi no funcionaba. Siempre amable y agradable café y sándwiches tostados.

Estábamos de camino a centeno y paramos en Tenterden para un café. Hay un gran número de tiendas de café y elegimos el mal, por desgracia. La que vas a ir a estaba lleno y no teníamos tiempo para esperar por una mesa, así que optamos por esta.

Encontramos esta casa de café por casualidad en una visita a Tenterden cuando nos vagando alrededor de la ciudad. Parecía agradable, así que decidimos parar a tomar un café y como los bocadillos y rollos parecía tan buena que nos detuvimos para almorzar. La comida estaba bien y comer allí si regresamos a Tenterden.

El café y el chocolate caliente era muy caliente, lo cual es una ventaja. El danés fue muy grande, pero nos pareció increíble. No había ningún problema cuando nos dijeron que compartir nos dieron dos placas para hacer la vida más fácil para cortar. Personal muy amable

Sr. Bean se convirtió en mi lugar preferido de mi almuerzo chillout muy primera visita. El personal es amable y habladora, en general, muy acogedor y servicial.

No greeting or acknowledgement from the staff, It was busy but there seemed to be plenty of staff on duty. Quite a long wait for cheese on toast. The food was nice, very enjoyable. They have a nice varied menu at good prices; not sure if I'll return.

Cannot recommend this place enough. Amazing service and great quality food and drinks. The staff were so friendly, I will definitely be going back again!

I pop in here occassionaly for coffee with my 2 year old, the play table for kids is great and buys me enough time to drink my coffee in peace! Staff always nice, and coffee good.

Very pleased with the freshness of the food and even thought it's mainly a coffee house, the tea was a good blend. Would use this establishment again when visiting Tenterden. The one fault was slowness in clearing tables.

My daughter and I popped in for hot chocolate with all the trimmings and a tea, we were then tempted to have a chocolate Danish and a warm cheese scone. Good value and so much friendlier than other coffee places in Tenterden will definitely be visiting again.

I usually visit Mr Bean during the week with friends and the lady who serves is friendly and very helpful, however at the weekend my 6 year old was desperate for the toilet and although the policy is you can't use the WC unless you purchase, as I am a regular I thought they wouldn't mind. However, on leaving the staff were very sarcastic and this has now put me off going back. I know policies are there for a reason but when young children are concerned sometimes policies need to be broken. The staff at the weekend were younger and maybe they have never dealt with a desperate for the toilet young child!!! I have therefore only rated 3 stars rather than the 4 for during the week!

Sunday 21 August 2016 . We visited Mr Bean coffee house in Tenterden this morning, my family and I were greeted in a friendly manner by the staff. We placed a large drinks and food order and we were served swiftly and treated like nothing was to much trouble. We highly recommend this coffee shop if you're in Tenterden.

Excellent coffee, very friendly and helpful service. Added advantage of kids train table which my little girl loves! A real find.

Entered this coffee shop at 16:45. Two members of staff behind the counter. The one with multi coloured hair, Doc Martin boots, whose name appeared to be Sarah, asked me if I knew that they shut at 17:00, obviously implying that I really should go somewhere else. Ordered espresso and cheese and bacon croissant anyway. Both were clearly not impressed and I felt that they wanted to make it clear that I had overstepped the mark. Furniture was collected from outside before closing time and at 16:55 the dustbin and broom appeared.Fortunately I don't care about this kind of attitude but others may be intimidated. Not a good experience.Coffee and croissant tasted very nice.Some staff training may be required.

In Hastings, we have a Mr Beans in hastings as well as at the Conquest Hospital in hastings. I went on a short trip to Tenterden and tried a diiferent branch of this small independent chain. I can honestly say that the experience here is far superior to the Hastings shops, even though they essentially have the same menu. I can only put it down to the more friendly service and that the food even tastes better. I can thoroughly recommend the bacon roll, where the bacon was freshly cooked and came in one of their own baked rolls which was excellent.

Great, rich-tasting pots of tea that can keep you here all day. Friendly staff, even when they're really busy. And a tastefully quiet coffee-shop soundtrack that doesn't drown out conversation. Aces!

Had a very nice coffee and cake. The staff were very attentive. The coffee was really nice shame no refils. The Danish was good. Will definitely go again

I usually go for a quick little Latte and try NOT to have one their tempting and delicious shakes - strawberry is my favourite. The layout is nice and decor quirky and original and they have a play area for kids and a chessboard for the adults. The staff are always polite and friendly.Pop in for a coffee or little break.

We popped in here 20 mins prior to closing for coffee and cake. Despite it being nearly closing time the staff were lovely and friendly and more than accommodating. Coffee and cake were delicious - would recommend!

Went for coffee and cake during my lunch break back in March. Coffee and cake were very nice the only downside was the time I had to wait to be served due to them only having one till which can be quite frustrating when your on a break. However staff were friendly and the coffee shop was clean.

Expensive but lovely staff and such a great effort to make the little ones feel welcome and entertained. Drinks were great but toilets were rank!!!

Called in here especially today, as friend & I were visiting for shopping day. Excellent service and we were made to feel very welcome. Gave my change as a tip and happy to do so. If you have the large coffee you do get a HUGE cup which is lovely but be prepared!

Great wee flat white... The friendly staff know how to make a great coffee...not an easy thing to do... Left feeling happy xxx

Me and the girls at work regularly go here. There fresh rolls are lovely and the coffe and hot chocolate is to die for. ☺

Regularly visit here and have never been disappointed - whether popping in for quick coffee or meeting family for lunch. Great choice of rolls, savouries and amazing cakes coupled with friendly staff you just can't go wrong

visited a few months back and couldn't fault it. Visited today and very disappointed. the bread used for the cheese and tomato toasties was vey doughy and seemed days old. the tomatoes were dry and very hard skinned the cheese tasteless. Shame as the staff are friendly and helpful.

We've used mr beans for years as a family, took my son in to meet my daughter who had placed her order and was about to pay, but didn't have anything smaller than a £50 note, the young girl behind the counter refused my daughters money. She said it so loudly so everyone could hear ! I don't see the problem with using a £50 note, then when we had to leave she moaned she had put everything through the till ! But that's her problem if she's not willing to accept the money !!

Call in here quite often and always found it quick, efficient and a reasonable price. Plenty of cakes etc to choose from. Only thing I don't think works is the piano with the sugar, cutlery etc.It seems a bit cramped as it is right next to a table and if someone is sitting there it must be a bit inconvenient to have people leaning over you to get the condiments and so on. Original idea, just needs tweaking!

Having to face the daunting prospect of visiting Waitrose next door, I have become a regular visitor to Mr Beans' before venturing into their adjacent neighbour to do the shopping! Mr Beans' offers an excellent selection of coffee together with a wide selection of delicious savoury and sweet treats together with a good variety of hot snacks to eat in or takeway. Above all it is the friendliness of the staff that makes the Tenterden branch of this small, local chain stand out above its competitors. Sue and her team have become like old friends to me although, whether the feeling is mutual, is not for me to judge!!!Keep up the good work ladies and, I'm afraid, you'll be assured of my custom for a long time to come!!

In the centre of Tenterden, this place had recently re-opened after a refurbishment.We found it to be rather noisy and our table quite cramped for space. Despite the recent facelift, it seemed slightly dismal.Orders are placed at the counter and brought to your table. we had to wait quite a long time to place our order. There seemed some confusion, possibly due to inexperience. Drinks were spilt and had to be made again.Our coffee was sent back as it was not hot enough and returned a bit warmer.A sausage roll was OK.I think there are better places currently.

Visited Mr Bean Coffee House on a busy day in the summer holidays early afternoon. I will say the staff were incredibly lovely and helpful and couldn't do enough to make you feel welcome. But I think they were struggling with their success! A lot of tables hadn't been cleared or cleaned down and the floor in places was covered in bits of food as well. Such a shame, as the food was very good and tasty and, as I say, the staff were lovely! A typical case of not having enough staff to cope I'm afraid.

The staff were so so helpful even took charge of getting the wheelchair into the doorway, as the ramps had to go back due to safety laws. They were so very helpful, very attentive, and kind. We decided to eat here for afternoon teas, they were delicious, a lot of time was taken to detail. All the staff were very very good. Tenterden love this place and if we could we would live there, so quaint and unspoilt. If you get a chance to visit please do, you will not be dissapointed..

Great little coffee shop. Have lunched there twice now and pleased both times. Good service & selection. Huge cups of coffee and not a chain!

Just by the Waitrose entrance Mr beans coffee house is in competition with a couple of other coffee shops for business. The coffee was good quality and the price average. What is a good price? Food was well served and the assistants helpful.

A pleasant café full of locals who enjoy the food, drink & friendly staff. But the awful piped music coming through the speakers day in/day out is teeth-grindingly repetitive, bland & annoying not just to me but many others. We laugh about it but shouldn't have to put up with Moby, Buble, Coldplay or Cher (Cher!) every single time. Silence would be preferable to such bland & offensive dribble. And after all, atmosphere is crucial to a coffee shop. I've asked the staff to change the music but am told it's on a hard drive. Poor them! Please, for the sake of good music & a nice cuppa, mix it up a bit!- Dave x

Good selection of cakes and snacks.Coffee was good and the service friendly- perfect for a quick snack and stopover,chat and read of a paper

Had a really nice trip here today. Extremely friendly staff. Great food and drink. Very chic decor and fantastic for children! Some very happy customers x

My family love everything about this place. Three generations together, spent two consecutive Saturday lunchtimes there and think the place is amazing!!!Good friendly service and tasty lunches at reasonables prices.Added to that a very well thought out child friendly play area. The raised train track is loved by children. Boys and girls play together in a calm, happy manner while the adults can enjoy their food and drink sitting nearby knowing that their children are playing happily.We really like the decor, what's not to like?!The atmosphere is excellent, will definitely be making the effort to visit Tenterden regularly as we all love this coffee shop.It gets ten out of ten from me!

This coffee shop is fantastic. My son loves the train table and it means we can chillout and have a nice cuppa and a chat whilst Luke has a play. The staff were very friendly and we look forward to making this a weekly event. Miles ahead of your generic coffee shops such as Costa.

I visited Mr Bean last week, desperate for a coffee and some cake. The coffee tasted superb and the danish pastry was delicious. You can tell the danish was freshly baked, a real surprise these days. The staff were superb, very attentive without being overbearing. I gather the coffee shop has recently undergone a refurbishment and I thought it looked fresh and totally different from the norm you find in most of the big chains. I particularly liked the idea of using a piano as a condiment stand and the children's play area must be a real boon to those mum's who need coffee and a rest from the children.This was my first time at this coffee shop but if I visit Tenterden again I will definitely go back.

Visited Mr Bean Coffee Shop this week, for the first time since the renovations. It must be difficult to get the balance between "child friendly" and "smart Coffee shop" and I think they have got it just right. The well thought out train table in the children's play area is situated in a position which can be monitored by parents from most areas of the coffee bar. It is shielded from nearby tables by well thought out bench seating. A strategically placed, recycled upright piano has been cleverly used as a stand for napkins, cutlery and condiments - nice nostalgic touch. The decor is very smart and comfortable.The coffee has always been good, as have our favorites, the eccles cakes and custard danish. This time I tried a cheese on toast, which is made using their much vaunted cheese and ale bread - as good as I had hoped!The staff are always friendly and the service is very good.As for the new toilet area it was dark but I understand that has now been sorted. It is a shame and a sad reflection on our society, that the toilet needs to be keypad coded but when I asked why, their explanation made sense. The bonus is that only customers are using the facilities and therefor they are clean.

I was very impressed with the childrens area and new look of the coffee shop. There is an activity table with trains which kept my daughters happy while I enjoyed a coffee. They also do gingerbread kits for children which I thought was a nice touch.

This cafe offers great food in a new stylish surrounding. I can't recommend it highly enough. So glad we have it here in Tenterden. Ross, Kent

Have to say, much as I love the warm, friendly, welcome always offered by Sue and her staff, the new look is a real disappointment. Very grey, dingy and the 'library wallpaper' is worse than awful. Yes, the place could do with some updating but a piano for the bits and pieces containers? Why? Really sad that a great opportunity for a redesign has been wasted and the place is now rather gloomy and depressing. Used to go in every day but not sure that I will be anymore. Talk to your customers about what THEY want, not what you think that they want. Spoken to other regular patrons and haven't found anybody else that actually likes it either. That should tell you something.Dave, Tenterden.

We used to enjoy this café but it seems to have gone downhill of late, the bread was very stodgy the filling tasteless. The décor is very dark, and as for the toilet, take a torch! To get into it you have to punch in a code (how damn ridicules!) but its so damn dark in the entry its a case of guessing the numbers!! Who ever decided to put a combination on the door wants a good shake! Its now all in one, ladies, gents, baby changing and disabled! and none too clean. We will not visit again, ned to find a better place to enjoy a coffee in the future.

Myself, 2 small children, auntie, grandmother and cousin visited yesterday. We wanted drinks and something light to eat. Every one of us thoroughly enjoyed what had. The chocolate brownie was to die for!! The staff were lovely. The children's play area is fab. My son was in train heaven!!! I struggle to find anywhere I can go with 2 little ones where I am not on edge because they are bored. The new decor is great too. Well done guys!!

Went in today after a few weeks and what a shock, it was looking a bit tatty, before but always felt friendly, now after a refit, it feels very cold. They gone for a wooden panel look, painted a dark, brown, grey, with giant prints of books, to give it a library feel on the walls even the booths are the wood dark colour, Seems they tried to go upmarket and in my view failed, I might give the place a miss, it feels cold and not nice to sit in. Shame.

Have been there three times now and the cakes, salads and sandwiches are allways excelent, the staff there just makes me feel welcome, and thats just what I was looking for, a nice coffee shop like home. Thanks

Second visit and i must say the coffee is lovely. Had an eccles cake as well and it was yummy. Probably could do with one more member of staff but i work in a similar environment so i know whats its like.

Helpful, friendy & happy attentive staff, had a mouth watering fruit smoothy, it was most delicious.

This has been open for a good few years and yes looking a bit tired, but great food, coffee and snacks and cakes, and a great selection of papers to read. The staff are friendly. And the seats a mixture of benches, upright chairs and soft armchairs. One thing I hate is the outside tables are around the open double doors and the smoke from smokers can waft in, that is not nice. Not the best cafe in Tenterden as has been pointed out, but it feel less formal than most in the town and is much more easy going, if you have young children, who can be a bit loud, this may be the place to come.

Not sure when the last 2 reviews went but I loved it. I had a delicious cheesy filled roll and a pot of proper loose leaf tea. Kids had kids boxes juice and sandwich plus a little cakeThey don't take credit cards but not sure what the other form of payment they don't take. All in all good

I visited there back in April with a friends considering moving to Tenterden and was received by a disdainful staff member who REFUSED two forms of payment (even though the bill came to over £15). The interior decor was absolutely tatty with furnishings tired and sticky and stains up the wall behind the coffee machine. Cutlery dirty and overall venue grubby and dirty. The owners do not deserve to have trade and if they deem such crap as acceptable in Tenterden, then they are wrong. I'd much rather use Caffe Nero or Costa. At least you get a smile in Cafe Rouge etc.

We went into Mr. Beans in Tenterden on a horrible, rainy Saturday afternoon. A nice cup of coffee and a roll, thought we........It was quite busy in there, not a problem - but there only appeared to be two staff on duty. Which quickly showed why the tables had not yet been cleared or wiped and why there was food and rubbish and general debris under the tables.I purchased two rolls from the counter fridge to eat in. Mine was still defrosting and wet in the middle, which I took back and was told that the 'fridge was obviously too cold and so I exchanged my egg and tomato roll for a cheese salad roll and found this to have stale cheese in .... Now that's an unpleasant smell !! Given that by now I'd lost what appetite and enthusiasm I did have, it seemed the best idea to leave and get a sandwich from Waitrose - a bit of an own goal there, Mr. Bean! Also, having to use the toilets was an experience neither myself nor my partner would choose again.....wet floors, horrible smell, dirty and untidy.Having used the cafe in Hastings several times and found it be be fine - this was an unwelcome surprise and one they won't be having a chance to repeat.

Nothing wrong with the food as such, but very dark and dingy and not somewhere that makes you feel as though you want to go back - tended to use it for take away sandwiches.

I'm loathe to call Mr Bean 'poor' because it isn't, but when faced with the amount of choice one is faced with in Tenterden then Mr Bean would probably always be my last choice of coffee shop. I honestly think this place has survived as well as it has because of prime location next to the Waitrose entrance. Quality-wise, though, I'd say Costa, Nero, Savannah, Zest and the Nutmeg Delicatessen, even Cafe Rouge, would be better for a coffee, cake, or lunch.

Great for milkshakes and and a good cake. It's great to sit outside this cafe on a lovely sunny morning down a beautiful lane in Tenterden. Perfect!

Used to use this cafe regularly but now the toilets have codes on them that they will not give you unless you buy something. I completely understand this but, when you are in the queue to buy and they refuse (very rudely) to give you the code as you have not yet purchased then that is not good customer service.