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Nº 255 in 444 in Dover

Nº 67 of 119 Other cuisines in Dover

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Good place for French food to take out or to eat in. We had a salad and a plate of cheese and coke meats. As a lover of French food it was good to be able to buy some in Kent.

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timbF6107KD . 2024-03-22

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Being New Year's Day, there was no waiter/waitress service for the bistro section upstairs, which was fine. But I could not taste the brie in my spinach and brie tartlet, and it was under-seasoned too, so it had hardly any flavour at all. I also ordered an Americano with hot milk, but was given a lukewarm drink with 50:50 coffee and milk (I watched in amazement as I saw the assistant pour it out, and wouldn't have mentioned it in this review, if it hadn't been lukewarm as well as being the wrong order, as am not averse to a latte). The decor upstairs had a retro 1970s feel, not nice at all, and entirely out of keeping with the quaint shop downstairs.

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Global32535091079 . 2024-01-01

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Visited today at lunchtime. My friend and I both require gluten free. I was pleasantly surprised to see there was various options to choose from on the menu, which were GF. Good and Staff very pleasant. Thanks very much ladies!

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998SueR . 2023-12-02

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We visited the Bistro twice - the quirky & interesting building and name drew me in initially! On our first visit we were kept waiting far too long - a table of 6 arrived just before us & dithered quite a lot, but then were only having drinks & croissants so not sure what was going on with the timing there! - but fortunately we were not in a hurry and when our order was taken and the food arrived, it was worth the wait. Brie & quince jelly baguette - yum! The next morning we decided to give it another try & were served almost instantly(!) - we were the only ones there at that time! - continental breakfast, again really good. Definitely worth a visit. The shop downstairs was also worth a look.

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Av_J_Mois . 2023-08-12

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I am giving purely on my customer experience today!! have been a customer of No Name Cafe since they opened. Food and coffee are always delicious and fresh. It all started waiting for the person in main shop to finish texting for a while!!! then we gave our orders to eat outside, start raining so asked can we go upstairs same person said yes !!! then we sat upstairs and have been told off quite rudely that we can’t have our orders upstairs they are different and different price… I totally understand sitting in the cafe could be more expensive etc and happy to pay the difference [I never been upstairs before ] but it was not offered… when you go downstairs and you hear that actual person caused all the problems, slugging about you to other customers !!! Shame I always enjoyed No Name but I won’t be visiting it again…

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elfbigblue . 2023-08-08

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Lovely position and decor, staff friendly and helpful and delicious food and coffee! Toilet floor would benefit from a good mop and clean, tissue bins were full in the morning😳 Shame the toilets let this lovely establishment down

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Louise C . 2023-07-17

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Really lovely little deli/cafe with an upstairs bistro in the heart of this pretty town. There are outside tables (although some people seemed to be bringing food from other outlets when we were there). Good choice of food and friendly, hard working staff

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theholidaycat . 2023-05-20

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Met a friend for lunch. Delicious soup chosen from a great menu. Lovely atmosphere friendly staff. Will definitely call back another time.

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Murphyandjazz . 2023-03-01

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Popped in here over the weekend for a bite to eat at lunchtime. The bistro upstairs was really quite which made me quite nervous as it was lunchtime but you never know. Service was great, really friendly and order taken and drinks and food came out perfectly. We had a quiche and a croque monsieur. Both were utterly delicious, big portion in each plate and we left feeling very full and totally satisfied. Definitely recommend and will be back for sure.

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Busybeekent . 2023-01-16

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We rarely leave reviews but the shop in Sandwich has declined badly this year. We are local residents and want to support local independent businesses, but the standard of service and products and quality are disappointing to say the least. The visit this morning around 9 was not good enough. The 2 members of staff barely looked up and acknowledged me and it’s took several minutes to serve me. They continued their conversation whilst serving me and frankly this shows lack of respect and training. Where has the product knowledge and excellent service gone that we used to have from this shop. The shop in Deal seems to be thriving still but unless the shop in Sandwich doesn’t get its act together, we will be nipping through to one of the farm shops to buy our deli products where we can get expertise and service from people that care about what they do and the customers they want to look after.

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R9525AOmarkd . 2022-12-03

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Friends took me here for a birthday Lunch yesterday The food was amazing and the service was excellent Frendly staff and owners. A lovely old building with a bistro upstairs and a shop downstairs selling fresh produce. Well worth a visit I will certainly will be back.

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A6924HWannec . 2022-08-12

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Good food at a good price. Young waitress was a little slow to greet us and bring menus and maybe bringing glasses of water immediately would be nice. The main waitress was soon on top of things and again, the food was good and ample.

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JFMARTIN1 . 2022-08-02

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Was told I would not be served in the bistro upstairs because we had bought coffee downstairs in the same business. Was genuinely shocked by such a terrible attitude! I have never been treated in such a way in any restaurant I have visited anywhere in the world. Never been refused service ever. Completely destroyed our visit to Sandwich! My advice spend your money anywhere else but here.

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Trucklife . 2022-07-29

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We live locally and NNS fairly regularly. The staff are attentive and the menu is big but is ideal for brunch or lunch. The food is well presented and with generous portions you won’t be leaving hungry! After you’ve eaten, have look at the deli on the way out, plenty of tempting cakes etc to take home. I have no connection with NNS except as a happy customer.

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U2395DKrichardr . 2022-06-30

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Visited the other week now! Food was lovely all round - 4 of us visited on a Sunday lunch time. It was not too busy and the member of staff was lovely, very friendly and accommodating. Live locally so will be back. Sometimes just a challenge to find somewhere nice to eat and be served efficiently - this visit covered everything. Thank you! Also a bonus as able to buy supplies such as bread/cheese/cakes/biscuits downstairs too for when heading home. :) Just happy to support local business!

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BritHammy . 2022-05-28

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Bistro review rather than the deli. Friendly welcome, straight to a table offered drinks whilst we reviewed their menu. First impression. Was the amount of Gluten Free options, we discovered that a member of staff is coeliac and that has driven the menu to be...

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Barry B . 2022-03-31

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Visited the coffee shop which is upstairs recently to meet a friend. You have to buy your drink/refreshments downstairs and carry upstairs to where you wish to sit. Hot drinks provided in disposable cups. This venue is based in centre of town, Ideal place to...

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998SueR . 2021-12-17

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I came here after receiving coffee from a little shop down the way and was charmed by the manner of the employees working there. The food was delicious and I was tempted to get another! Well done!

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DealsOwnDaniel . 2021-11-07

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In the middle of this ancient town, a small deli with tables upstairs where you can take your food/drinks to eat. I opted for cheese/broccoli soup and fratarta. The soup was VERY salty and the fratata was okay, but nothing special. Disappointing the tables are...

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machinmad . 2021-11-06

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For the second time in the last few weeks we have purchased take away pastries which are clearly not today's. Disappointed.

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711annemariec . 2021-10-20

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Great coffee and lovely people, and very reasonably priced cake. That happens to be delicious by the way. Favourite place in sandwich!

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Neil B . 2021-10-08

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We stopped for a drink but the food all french was too tempting , we had a selection of tarts and cakes which all were beautiful and great value. Everything looked amazing and the staff were very friendly. We sat outside and watched the world...

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rovingranger . 2021-09-12

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I thoroughly recommend a visit to the No Name Shop & Bistro. The food is absolutely gorgeous and Dave & Paula are extremely lovely too. I suggest everyone tries the camembert and chilli jam baguette, the Marie Rose prawn salad & the brie and bacon...

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Elise G . 2021-06-02

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I have eaten from here for a long time and thought it would be time to write a review. I usually have a camenbert and chilli jam baguette and today I tried one of their new salad boxes which was delicious and filling. They do a lovely selection of cheeses and lots of great little gift ideas to chose from also.

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Festivefoodie888 . 2021-05-11

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Good service and food, very decadent and delicious! Thank you so much! We especially love your range of French food and drink.

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penelopeb557 . 2021-05-09

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Tasty bacon rolls and helpful staff- popular place for me and my family to visit for our lunch. Lots of choices of bits to eat and ideas for picnics. Highly recommend trying

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NorthernMegan . 2021-05-04

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Went here and ordered a Panini and a Almond Tart. The Panini was crushed beyond recognition and the server apologised saying all the contents had oozed out. Rather than cook another she served it up and it looked disgusting. To top it I couldn't tell...

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nicol-nb . 2021-04-13

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went into the shop to see if Bistro was open took a while for someone to answer us as it wasn’t open decided to come back and get some food from the deli, when we came back we entered the shop the lady who was...

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kentkazzie . 2020-09-28

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A taste of France in Sandwich! - Sitting in the sun opposite the shop and watching the world go by is relaxing. But it's even better with a lovely coffee and a tasty No-Name Shop baguette! (Very efficient service/friendly staff - and great food)

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John K . 2020-09-24

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Dropped in on a spur of the moment visit. We ordered in the shop and then ate on the outdoor terrace opposite watching the world go by while taking advantage of the eat out to help out promotion. I thought it was very nice -...

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123MJD123 . 2020-08-08

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This is a very typical french Bistro. The chef is french and bring a lot of product directly from France. We went there to have lunch and we did spent a very good time and enjoyed our meal a lot! As I am French myself,...

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29oph_liec . 2020-03-08

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Sandwich, a small town with a history going back to Anglo Saxon times. Quaint shops and buildings all worth a look-see. Amongst these is a two story old-style delicatessan shop with a bistro above called the "No Name Shop". The inventory in the shop is mainly French together with local content. Similarly, upstairs in the bistro it is somewhat French. Lovely homemade soup and fresh baguettes. The luncheon menu would suit most tastes. Wine is available and the coffee is strong and great. Service was swift and friendly. Later found out the chef/ owner is French. Well worth a visit.

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claeview . 2020-01-07

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Came here on a cold day for a warming lunch. My wife's duck leg with veg was tasty, and my Boeuf Bourguignon was the best restaurant version i have ever tasted, and it came piping hot..Generous portions of veg complimented the mains. There was bit of a wait, but that ensured the food was actiually cooked. This was our first time, and we will definitely return.

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raetzelman . 2019-12-04

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We came across “no name shop “ while trying to find somewhere for a very late lunch on a wet November Monday . What a fabulous find !. Delicious baguette sandwiches freshly made , wonderful crisp croissants , all manner of real French products such as mustards , jams , natural salt , olives and of course charcuterie and cheeses . Definitely recommended and there is a charming bistro restaurant upstairs too which serves a more substantial lunch menu , alas not dinner ! A perfect spot for a coffee and pain au chocolat , a sandwich, little quiche or soup or a relaxed lunch , right in the centre of a stunning medieval town .

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Louise V . 2019-11-05

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Pleasing surroundings in the middle of an historic town. good menu and tasty food. first floor dining so can be tricky to negotiate but recommended.

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David H . 2019-10-25

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Popped in on a Thursday market day.Up very steep stairs to a lovely eating area.Foods sourced from their deli.We had two delicious coffees.Then a plate of fromage and charcuterie and an au provencale. Plenty of baton to go with it.Three cheeses, simply WOW.Pate, wow.Chorizo, lovely and spicy.Ham.Chutney.Other bits.Au provencale, lovely artichokes, anchovies, tapenade.All in all a lovely little secret to come crack to.Two large platters with coffee, £25. Well worth it.The cheese and meat platter was enough for two!We will be back.

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HalDavies . 2019-10-17

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On our last day of a few in Sandwich we were looking for a place for lunch before heading home and chose here after a look at the produce on sale in the shop on the ground floor. You then have to climb a staircase at the back to get to the bistro.Managed to get a window table and went for the ham and cheese platter which was very good for the money. Decent selection of drinks and decent service levels meant we enjoyed our lunchtime visit here.

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Steve_of_N21 . 2019-09-25

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This was a great pit stop for lunch, ahead of our journey back to London. The light and airy 1st floor bistro was great for looking out over the town and is, in itself, a lovely old building. We had the cheese and ham platter and the Provençal one, so we could pick from both, which was accompanied by walnut bread. Very tasty and filling, so we had a doggy bag to enjoy the next day! I had an Americano coffee to finish and I think the difference in taste some have mentioned previously, is that we have become accustomed to Italian coffees and this was of the French style (it is a French bistro after all). It was altogether a very pleasant experience and I would eat here again if in town.

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GoSeeTheWorldOK . 2019-09-15

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My wife and I visiting Sandwich for the day on Wed 11 Sept thought we would have lunch upstairs in the No Name Shop! We both had Salads my wife the Parisienne and myself the Mackerel. Both were huge and it might be better to just share 1 between two! Good value at £20.50 for the two of us.

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timetachyon . 2019-09-13

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We first ate here on a trip to Sandwich last year. This year we stayed by Canterbury but made the trip here specifically to have lunch in Le Bistro. The building is full of charm and the smells of great food.The food was again fantastic.

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Christopher H . 2019-09-10

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After admiring the beautiful pottery in the ground floor shop, we went up Le Bistro for a light lunch. With only one waitress on duty we had rather a long wait to be served but the food was well worth waiting for.

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howard38970 . 2019-09-02

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Cheese and olives were amazing, the smell was wonderful and the staff were very helpful. Lovely shop

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traceywhale . 2019-08-15

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There are some great little cafes for lunch in Sandwich, but wanting a change, we tried upstairs at le bistro. We were instantly struck by the lack of friendliness but decided to stay as it was raining. We found the menu expensive for lunch so we ordered the cheapest thing which was the baguettes at 6.50 each. The description sounded lovely but when they arrived we were very underwhelmed. They were very small, dry, and served in a basket with very little filling inside. They took such a long time coming we expected them to be special. They must be making a big profit on them! We didnt complain because the staff were very brusque and frankly, a little scary! We wont be going back.

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Karen H . 2019-07-29

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The No Name Shop restaurant serves very good food upstairs throughout the day - nice menu selection and good service. In addition the shop downstairs sells lots of French foods e.g. cheese, bread, vegetables etc

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btframpton . 2019-07-13

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We had traveled from Romney Marsh for the Folk and Ale festival and as we arrived around lunchtime we headed for an eatery. The No Name Bistro has the appeal and it was close to the action, so we headed in. We sat upstairs so we could see the action from the windows and soon the waitress was soon over to take our orders.

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Slapheadyeti . 2019-07-06

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This is a delightful corner deli-cafe in the middle of the very beautiful town of Sandwich. Recommended by a local at our terrific overnight stop (The Duke William, Ickham). The service and atmosphere was lovely BUT... Oh Dear... the coffee was dire! The standard of good coffee in the UK has increased so much in recent years thanks to the influence of Australia & NZ... and one now expects a great coffee every time... Sadly, this was undrinkable! What a pity.

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epicure49 . 2019-06-25

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Coffee and chocolate drinks were okay.

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Maggie101962 . 2019-06-17

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Fabulous cuisine - although a bit limited in choice; reasonable service despite being very busy. Access stairs are a nightmare for the elderly like me but the views outside are worth the climb. Good value for money and great atmosphere.

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Mike F . 2019-06-14

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Lovely pot of tea staring down at the guildhall forecourt ! Then our food came ! It was soo tasty ! I ate so much bread I couldn't finish my main which was a shame as it tasted lovely ! Will visit again as the snails are very nice as well !

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karenbP5367PW . 2019-05-20

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Called in for lunch on Monday the 13thh may with my daughter, had the salmon potatoes and mixed veg, it was so yummy, I ate it all which is unusual for me, daughter had snails which were also very nice, definitely be back, well earned 5 stars

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susiemyla . 2019-05-15

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In this place almost daily Great coffee and patisseries great staff great smell Food upstairs is always lovely Top class

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strandy63 . 2019-05-07

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Je le conseille. Restauration rapide et sympathique. Personnel compétant. Patron bourru mais gagne à être connu. Jeanphi

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LeoBT92 . 2019-04-06

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Tres bon repas.. service excellent Accueil tres agreable A decouvrir absolument si vous passez a sandwich

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Biijoux92 . 2019-04-06

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The menu is based on French food so there was a good selection of items you would not normally have in a UK resturant/cafe for lunch. The quality was very good and the staff friendly and helpful.

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King_Druid . 2019-03-25

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Stoped for a bit and never wanted to leave, such a quaint, lovely atmosphere place. Great staff.....especially Kay, so for of life and laughter.

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Andrew P . 2019-03-19

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Beautiful snack with great coffee. Expensive but shortbread delicious. Didn't get as far as upstairs but a delightful drop in. Food took ages to heat so I ate then my partner ate. Staff appeared very distracted.

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Jerred59 . 2019-03-03

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First visit to the bistro but it will not be the last. As a former resident of Paris, the food in this restaurant took me right back. The quality was good and the gâteau basque was exquisite.

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. 2019-02-25

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Having visited numerous times before l look forward to visiting Le Bistro.

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MarkE1971 . 2018-11-17

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First time we have found this place, what a great venue, first impressions were excellent. Great atmosphere for lunch, but we only wanted a quick coffee and baguette as our car parking was running out.

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. 2018-11-04

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We have visited the No Name Bistro many times and the food has always been lovely.

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. 2018-10-15

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Dined here with family for lunch on Saturday. Good quality French/ French influenced fare in a beautiful building with great service.

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. 2018-09-23

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This little town is not short of enticing eateries on a sunny Sept. day, but we were directed here by a local shop owner and very glad we found it.

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. 2018-09-18

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Meeting in sandwich for a coffee I was heading for Costa but luckily I came across this shop before I got there and what a find! an amazing delicatessen that has the authentic smell to match its a Aladdin’s cave of great food and a nice coffee menu......... no need to walk over to Costa will be back again

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. 2018-09-17

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I stopped at the No Name Cafe for lunch on the recommendation of a local taxi driver. I had a tortilla which was really good and pretty reasonably priced. There was nice atmosphere to the place and the staff were friendly as well.

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. 2018-08-31

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My wife and I enjoyed a delicious and relaxed late lunch here. We shared a cheese board with tomato and chilli chutney, with minted lamb burger and beef bourguignon for mains. The wine was lovely and every touch was well thought out and authentic. A great find.

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. 2018-07-18

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Filled with many French(and others) cheeses, delicacies etc. We had tea and cake. The staff are pleasant and efficient.

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jin6x . 2018-07-15

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Excellent place for lunch - great food Pannini’s Grilled aubergines Burgers and very nice coffee. The ladies who served us were friendly and helpful .

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. 2018-07-12

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Shop and restaurant - also does coffee etc. Lovely food , good value but slow-ish service. Good for a cosy lunch or coffee and cake.[ Occasionally does evenings]. Very French in feel.

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oldertraveller2016 . 2018-03-05

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Another lovely meal at Le Bistro or No Name Bistro. The French food served here is authentic with a really good wine choice. The Bistro is situated above The No Name Shop which is primarily a French delicatesson. Great place for brunch and lunch the only drawback is it is not open in the evenings!

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Bellum S . 2018-01-03

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Great lunch here, delicious and filling Tartiflette, good charcuterie, and pleasant wines. Warm and friendly ambiance. I keep coming back

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Skylarkpete . 2017-12-18

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The shop is impressive with a wide range of cured cheeses and meats. The bistro is Always good quality, good variety, love the atmosphere,one of my favourites in sandwich. I also recommend buying (while you’re there) some bread as it is delicious.

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alexxxxxbond1 . 2017-11-07

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little food shop in the center of sandwich which serves very good coffee and pastries. We stayed at a hotel nearby but the breakfast was so bad, we went to le bistro instead. Good move!

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michael f . 2017-10-01

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This is one of my favourite cafe/bistros in Sandwich. It is quite small, so we normally book for lunch here. If you get a window seat it's a great place to sit and people watch! The staff are always friendly and attentive. The food is authentically French, and drinks, meats & cheeses etc. come direct from France. What I like about this place is that the menu has a good selection and the food has always been very tasty (particularly the baguettes!), it's nice to go to a cafe and get something a little different from your normal sandwich menu! They also do tarts, platters, bigger meals and desserts etc.. Prices are very reasonable for what you get - I have no complaints!

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gyakuten_grrl . 2017-08-21

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We popped in for a quick coffee on a busy Sunday morning. All the staff were very nice and we was served immediately. We sat on the little terrace opposite and watched the world go by. Would definitely return the food looked very nice.

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stacey58 . 2017-08-08

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Compramos un par de baguettes deliciosa (queso de cabra y pimiento rojo) y cafés negros y decente comimos. Precios muy razonables! El personal era acogedor y servicial, y el lugar es un goldmine para los amantes del queso. Tenían dificultades para mantener los ojos de todos los quesos. Gran bar de delicatessen. Sin duda un gran descubrimiento!

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FolkTripper . 2017-07-08

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Me dieron una muy sarcástico comentario mientras intentaba decidir qué tienen más que quizás ayudar o recomendar algo. Servicio de atención al cliente es

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Mammajelly . 2017-07-02

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Tuvimos algo de comida y todo estaba buenísimo, pero conseguimos preocupados después cuando intentamos comprar algo de queso como todos los quesos que miramos (unos 10 paquetes de queso variado) había pasado y estamos hablando de queso unpasteurised aquí. No decirle al personal, pero sólo me dijeron lo siento, no hay una prisa para quitar la pantalla de nevera. Para nosotros esto nos hizo preocupar por normas de higiene y no comer allí o comprar algo.

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JonHythe_England . 2017-05-16

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restaurant above french deli, in quirky building, low beams so watch out. had beef bourguignon and chicken basque - delicious and filling. service slackened off at the end as they were closing. would go again

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LondonChiswick . 2017-05-03

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It is like a little bit of France in Sandwich. Very quaint you would think you were going up stairs to bedrooms but come across an oldie worldie room full of tables. Delicious food and a little bit different.

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Christine L . 2017-04-21

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We weren't expecting too much when we visited Sandwich to grab a bite to eat but what a wonderful surprise to find the No Name Shop Bistro. You walk through the small deli downstairs and up into a light and airy restaurant upstairs.We had the platter of French-style pates/rillettes to start which was all excellent and really set you up for some great mains.My daughter had a really well made confit duck leg. My wife had a luxurious courgette gratin and I had a smoked Lyon-style sausage with a creamy/cheesy dauphinoise both from their specials board.The staff are very friendly and happy to change things around on the menu to suit your tastes.I can't recommend this restaurant too much. Well worth a visit. Give their flavoured syrups a try too if you're driving or just want something light and non-alcoholic. The Lavender or Violet ones are delicious and beautifully coloured.

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gavinm543 . 2017-04-17

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....athough you can of course people watch and see the lovely array of delicacies on display. We had stopped by for an afternoon coffee and cake / tart and although we received a warmish welcome our coffee arrived in paper cups with the sugar already added. Also our two commercially produced tarts were served with plastic forks to eat with and the thinnest paper serviettes I have seem in years. This was despite our saying that we wanted to eat in and paying the appropriate amount of VAT on our bill. Upstairs it might be a different story, but sadly we will not be returning.

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Vokon . 2017-04-07

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I was a large number of people and we had booked tables. Although things were a bit late starting, the meal was worth the wait.

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susannorma . 2017-04-06

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We were in Sandwich on a Sunday afternoon, looking for a lunch spot and not having much luck (some were already closers, others full or not what we were in the mood for). We stumbled across Le Bistro, and were so glad we did. What a terrific place. We ordered quiches and baguettes from the downstairs delicatessen, and everything was very fresh and very tasty. The baguette bread itself was lovely and soft - some of the best I've ever had. The fillings were simple but fresh and tasty. I had the Brie & Bacon while my partner has the Roast Pork. Both were very good, as were our mushroom and camembert quiche/tart, and other things. The only slight downer was the coffee, which was average (my partner is a keen coffee drinker). But with excellent food, good prices, and a range of tasty treats to take away (fine cheeses, olives, salamis, breads, baking and more), this is a definite thumbs-up.

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Kiwicraig78 . 2017-03-27

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Lovely coffee and croissant in the upstairs bistro. The deli downstairs is fab and sells a tempting array of mediterranean goodies.

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PipnEllie . 2017-03-15

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I was glad to see that most of the negative reviews of this charming little place were penned a long time ago, and that most of the really positive ones were very recent or at least within the last few months.Why? Well obviously, I totally agree with them - this is a delightful place, with a very well stocked 'French' shop below and a charming bistro above. It certainly adds to the Anglo-French feeling in Sandwich, somewhere my wife and I will definitely revisit. For the high quality of the food the prices were fine and really not excessive at all. I loved the decor particularly - adds even more taste to the meal!Unreservedly recommend the experience.

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Blikskottel . 2017-03-11

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We called on spec. and received a warm welcome. The atmosphere is warm and friendly and the waitress who served us had a great smile. We had the borguignon and the Basque chicken dishes and both were full of flavour and well presented. I would have enjoyed an alcgnohol free beer but they didn't stock it - never mind you can't have everything!We will return.

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John F . 2017-02-24

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A real treasure trove of French delicacies. Superb croissants and breads, large selection of quiches, incredible selection of cheeses probably more than 50, plus some beautiful hand made pottery. I have not visited anywhere so authentic this side of the channel, and as a bonus the staff are very friendly and helpful.

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madfish8 . 2017-02-04

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No Name Shop is the best place in Sandwich (and SE Kent) for real French food. And Le Bistro is the restaurant with the shop. Great baguettes, wonderful food and genuine French cheeses. Great place for lunch in Sandwich.

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PequotLady . 2017-01-27

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Dropped in for lunch. Service was excellent and the staff were very friendly despite being very busy. There was a large range of specials as well as an extensive menu. Great soup, bread and creme brulee. I would happily return to try some other items on the menu. Very happy I stopped there.

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Anne S . 2016-12-27

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Busy and popular place but staff were efficient and friendly. Baguettes served with crisps and small salad and have tasty fillings. Coffee hot but too weak for us. Staff added extra shot which helped. Have had croque monsieur on previous visit and recommend this.

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Rubyann40 . 2016-10-12

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Popped into Sandwich for lunch and a visit, it is a beautiful village buzzing with life and a stunning number of pubs and eateries Le Bistro had smells of great cooking wafting over us as we passed - so we didn't and are we so happy we stayed.I love French cooking so imagine my delight when I found confit duck on the menu, it required some time to prepare but I was ready, the duck was melt in your mouth flavoursome heaven. Well done to the chef - sublime Tortilla was an unctuous fresh baked potato heaven topped with beautifully melted cheese and delightful salad.Glass of red wine and my favourite lady, a sublime experienceHighly recommended and a place run on passion for good food.PS downstairs is a deli to die for, bread, cheese hams - heavenI will be back

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Tanked2 . 2016-10-08

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I first visited this restaurant during the July Folk Festival a couple of years ago and was glad to find it still there - down stairs is a delicatessenselling French wine, cheeses, bread, garlic, etc [and the most amazing selection of olives] and upstairs a bar and bistro overlooking the town square and Guildhall. The menu isn't very extensive but you should be able to find something to your taste - my wife and I had tortilla and salad,that's tortilla as in Spain rather than Mexico, ie a cheese and potato omellete, and one of our friends had a croquet monsieur she said was the best she ever had, and she lived in Paris for 5 years! For some reason the website format wouldn't let me enter the postcode, its CT13 9AJ.Do visit if you're in Sandwich - l'ambience est tres francais

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chris t . 2016-09-23

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No greeting. No advice whether it was waiter service or order at bar. No menu. Turns out that one of staff members was sat having her lunch in the customer area and was totally oblivious of us or was determined to ignore her customers.Other member of staff could not have been more helpful when she came to take our order.Food well presented. Had one of the platters and all ingredients were very tasty, esp the bread.

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Gillian T . 2016-08-01

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Felt it wasn't great value for money. Nice food but not overly impressed. The dessert is served with cheap spray cream

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booboo3108 . 2016-07-30

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Good food, friendly service. Benefits from the delicatessen shop below. A shame it doesn't open late! :)

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Kein-Arn O . 2016-07-26

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Lots of dishes, some with a decidedly French air, very adaptable, lots of choice. From breakfasts to sandwiches to coffee, light or more filling lunches and desserts, all well presented and served.Alchohol available. Good coffee.

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oldertraveller2016 . 2016-07-25

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Called in for lunch on the Sunday of the Ale & Music festival, busy but everything was fine. Excellent food, reasonable price, I WILL BE BACK.

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Charles Robert G . 2016-07-13

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Lovely little place (and one of the few sources of a sandwich in Sandwich on a Sunday) hidden away, up stairs, from the ground floor shop. Good selection on the menu, interesting specials and a nice view of the surrounding streets from above. Bit understaffed at times and slow (hence 4 stars) but everyone tries very hard and it works out in the end. Do go - and try not to spend too much in the shop after...

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PJHatfield . 2016-07-07

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Pretty sure this isn't a flat white, 2nd time this has happened...Oh and they missed the cranberry sauce out of my baguette!

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Tomglinn . 2016-06-26

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One of many visits and spot on as usual. Fortunately we booked as it was Saturday NAND just as well as they had to turn people away. Service was results toy a bit slower but not über slow. Loved the food had halloumi on toast with a side salad. It was really really good, and love the fact the salad is though about not just chuked on the plate, and has an excellent dressing. Coffee superb.

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Duncan H . 2016-06-18

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