Poppet's Cafe in Canterbury

Tables inside and out. Good menu selection. Staff are friendly and welcoming. Water for the dogs was available. Prices are good as is the service.

I arranged for my cycling club to have their mid-ride break at the cafe, all 22 of us! Carly and her team went above and beyond to cater to us, even filling all the water bottles without being asked. Great friendly service and I highly recommend it.

We discovered Forget Me Not as we were walking along by the beach from Whitstable on a Sunday morning. We were hungry having had only coffee and orange juice for breakfast. We had just missed the cut off time for breakfast but they were very accommodating and agreed to provide us with a full English despite us being a few minutes late. The quality of the sausage, bacon was very good and tasted like they had come from a butcher and not a supermarket. The mushrooms and tomatoes were fresh (and not out of a tin). They were accompanied by baked beans and a fried egg. And to top that off the toast was superb, the bread having come from a baker. There is seating both inside and out and the staff were friendly. I would recommend Forget Me Not but arrive before noon for breakfast although if you arrive later, they offer a Sunday lunch. They also offer home made cakes and tea / coffee to take away.

A hidden gem; stunning food and friendly staff. Thoroughly recommended. Great stop off on a walk or bike ride. Will definitely be going back soon

Highly recommended Forget me not ,had the Sunday roast chicken dinner and Highly recommended. Service was great food delicious atmosphere good certainly be visiting again such a lovely place. And very good value for money.

Fantastic food and very friendly. 100% go here you will not be disappointed. Excellent value and good location

Don’t be out off by the price of breakfast - this is quality food!! The ladies working there are so lovely and welcoming and the cafe/toilets are spotless! Will be visiting again - want to try the cake next time!

A real and welcome find on our walk along the Saxon Shore Way, Faversham to Whitstable direction. The cafe looks like it has been recently refurbished and it was very light and clean. We were lucky as it was the first Monday they had opened. The two lady owners were very friendly and welcoming and both were happy to chat. The menu of breakfasts, light lunches etc was large and we had difficulty choosing! All food was delicious and condiments come served in little bowls rather than having a jar plonked on the table. Attention to detail. It is dog friendly but we were asked if we minded before a dog was allowed in ( we didn’t) and I think dogs are confined to a certain area. There is parking opposite and the cafe is a step from the creek . For wheelchair users and those with disabilities access into the cafe and the loo is easy. Seemed very popular too for take out and if I were staying at one of the local holiday parks I would certainly use the cafe for that and to eat in. Apparently they do a Sunday Lunch ( I should think booking essential) and that can also he taken out. Good value for money and will be a definite stop when walking past again.

The food was very fresh and the service was great. With more table space, I'm looking forward to Sunday Roast. It's probably best to book to save disappointment

A hidden gem! We were a table of 5. Excellent coffee with a round of delicious Full English breakfasts. Pancakes too were a real treat! Highly recommend. Thanks Kylie

Stopped by on our dog walk for breakfast and coffee. Absolutely delicious as always. The coffee is one of the nicest I have had in a long time. Hubby had a full english breakfast and I had a half english which was just right. The staff are so welcoming and friendly. Highly recommended

Fantastic breakfast whilst out for a holiday walk with our two dogs who were also made very welcome! Good choice and very reasonable.

The cafe is a small hut next to Walden's store and caravan park, there are a few outside tables and chairs and maybe 5 or 6 tables inside. Considering how small it is there are amazing things on the menu - spanakopita [Greek spinach, feta and filo pastry] Thai curry and fishcakes, delicious looking chunky chips [I didnt have any] we settled for cheese and tomato paninis, very nice with lovely fresh salad. The view from the cafe is a bit restricted with the caravan park an one side and the seawall on the other, but if you choose the right angle you can look across Graveney marshes towards Whitstable one way and Boughton Hill and Dunkirk the other. I must go back and sample those chunky chips sometime...............

We discovered the place while walking the Saxon Shore Way. Lovely pleasant staff who work hard to please. The ham egg and chips was exactly what I needed. My wife said the falafel burger was delicious. Sensible prices.

Lovely service and lovely food! We had the vegan breakfast, it was delicious! Would deffo recommend!

Staying nearby, Forget Me Not became our regular breakfast visit for our holiday. The staff are really great, making us feel so welcome, and the menu provided a load of options, all of which were lovely. A great start to the day and good value too!

We visited the ‘Forget Me Not’ café in Seasalter whilst walking from Faversham to Whitstable along the coast path, we were looking for somewhere to have a cup of tea and perhaps a light lunch before continuing on to Whitstable. The café does not appear to be large from the outside but has both inside and outside tables and chairs for customers. We were welcomed in and shown to a table for two and given the menu which we thought was surprisingly comprehensive. The interior of the café has a very welcoming and homely appeal which together with the cheery lady who served us made us feel very comfortable during our stay, a definitive seaside café. From the menu my wife had the tuna sandwich and I had the bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, which were both served in thick sliced bread accompanied by crisps and a small salad. For a drink, we both had a cup of tea which was perfectly made and very refreshing after our walk from Faversham. The café has customer toilets if required and these were well maintained and clean. We both thoroughly enjoyed our stop off at the ‘Forget Me Not’ café and would certainly make a return visit if in the area. The only criticism I may offer was that the sandwich was so filling, we did not have room for our planed ‘fish and chip’ meal when we reached Whitstable! Very good and recommended to others without hesitation.

Honestly one of the best lunches I have ever had. Would 100% recommend. Found the place on a walk with friends and we will definetly coming back, everyone was very friendly and welcoming.

Probably the best meal ive had for ages, excellent fresh cooked food, good value for money, The staff are great, nothings too much trouble

This lovely little tea room is a gem. The menu offers plenty of choice, the food is delicious and good value. The decor is bright and cheerful with pretty bunting.

We visited on a rainy Monday morning, the ladies were really friendly. Food was delicious, really reasonably priced. Definitely visit if you are in the area.

This place is a little gem near the beach we had breakfast there lots of it cooked too perfection would highly recommend a visit

We were visiting some friends in Whitstable and stopped here for a bacon roll one Sunday morning. We ordered for a takeaway and were told 20 minutes. Off we went for a walk and arrived back on time, but they were very busy and we...

We found this little gem after a walk from Tankerton to Seasalter. We both had scampi and chips which were wonderful. Yea served in a teapot and China cups. Great little family cafe.

Absolutely delightful cafe, very small and at the end of the quite long walk from Tankerton - we were just pleased to have found somewhere to sit down and eat. We were lucky enough to table hop and get a table in the sun, quickly...

Dog friendly small cafe right next to the quiet sea front of Seasalter. We had full English breakfasts. Lovely food in a friendly setting, followed by a stroll on the beach!

On our hols in Whitstable and decided to walk to restaurant in Seasalter. . Sadly all booked up so disappointing....agreed we'd have to make do with the inconspicuous Forget me Not cafe as nothing else there.... Wow ! Tiny little place family run.. I had...

Wanted to sit in for a drink and was told to busy as it was breakfast time and not one person sitting at any tables so I could not believe that was the case unbelievable really as businesses have just restarted and you would think...

Excellent bike stop for well earned refreshments. Ideally positioned right on the seafront and smack in the middle of Faversham and Whitstable. Very friendly lady

We stopped by here yesterday and I was hoping that my favourite beach cafe was open for takeaways. Luckily it was! We all had the scampi and wow ..... we all agreed that it was the best scampi we’d ever had. Homemade tartar sauce was...

Saturday morning meet up with brother decide to get a tea/coffee and check out the rough sea. Got to the place there was someone getting a bacon sandwich and who can resist the smell of bacon cooking. So we both had a bacon sandwich. Of...

Stopped by today while enjoying a rare day out now that lockdown has eased a little. Had a good one way system going for customers and food was served in convenient boxes for takeaway only which was good as the the premises itself is very...

What a gem of a find. It may be small & out of the way however it is really well worth a visit. Crazily good menu for a cafe on the beach. Lovely friendly staff. Great food & excellent value for money. I sincerely hope...

What a lovely find! Extensive menu for such a small place. Exceptionally friendly. Really good quality food, freshly prepared and presented well. Lots of vegetarian options. We will definitely be back!

We decided to book and that was a good decision we had a table for 6 this little place has a big heart! A café/restaurant. Freshly cooked food and incredible value for money. The owners are very friendly and offer great service. The décor is typically 'tea room' with bunting and eclectic china. The menu choices are very surprising given the size of this place. Hot meals are also available and a great favourite is the Sunday roast - for less than a tenner! And I think we will be back to try it. Can't complain about that! Lovely - shall return. Thank you ladies - a great experience

We came after a long but beautiful walk- the food was fantastic- my sister said she had the best chips ever! The waitress was so friendly and you could see that she worked so hard to keep everything clean and presentable- I would drive from London just to stop here for food and friendly locals!

It is three or four years since I was last here. At that time, it was the Seasalter Café I thought I wrote a review at the time but cannot find it so maybe I did notIn the interim it has been rebranded twice. First to “Poppets” and now “Forget Me Not Café and Tea Rooms”. Seating is available both inside and outside. For its size the menu has a reasonable selection. They are also happy to vary things to suit specific needs and tastes. I went for an omelette and the others had different styles of chicken. All the food was freshly prepared and tasty but without the over long delay sometimes encountered. Servile was polite and friendly. It is now my nephew’s favourite café.It is just worth nothing it is currently “cash only” – I think the nearest cash point is in Whitstable.

I love this little Cafe to pieces!! Their food was absolutely exquisite, food all freshly prepared and the presentation is wonderful! I would definitely come here again next time I’m down here. Love their hot teas too. Perfect for the family!

Went here with my son and his family. Excellent food, reasonably priced. Staff were friendly and service good. Go there

We went to this delightful cafe for breakfast, the menu selection was very good and staff friendly and helpful. Very enjoyable food served and hot. We revisit this establishment.

Easily the best breakfast in whitstable. Keep it quiet though. Great location, great staff, great food.

Funny little vintage style cafe serving all sorts of dishes from Sunday Roasts (have to book) to panini to afternoon tea. Run by two or three women who are really helpful and friendly. It's right opposite the beach steps and next to Waldens caravan site in Seasalter o the Faversham Road. A suntrap on a fine day. Not glamorous but clean, efficient, friendly service and great coffee. I'm told my daughter the chips and scampi are good.

Stayed in a beach house just up the road and walked to this wonderful place down the beach for breakfast with our beagle puppy. The ladies inside were unbelievably friendly and the breakfast was fantastic, two of us had eggy bread plus bacon, fresh tomatoes etc and two of us went for versions of the full English. The ingredients are second to none. Fresh, local and they could even answer my black pudding question which is sourced from a Faversham deli. (I love my black pudding!)

Wow - what a great place! Really delicious full English breakfast in a lovely cozy tea shop by the sea. They had lots of other options for breakfast and the rest of the menu looked delicious too, as did all the homemade scones and cakes. They have only just opened for the season so we were lucky. We will definitely not forget 'Forget me Not' and we will be back!

Sadly only visited 2 times this season but will be back next year lovely breakfast very accommodating would definitely recommend

We visited this morning for breakfast it was excellent the service was excellent it was lovely to sit outside in the sun and enjoy it would recommend this place thanks we will be back

This little place has a big heart! A café/restaurant. Freshly cooked food and incredible value for money. The owners are very friendly and offer great service. The décor is typically 'tea room' with bunting and eclectic china. The menu choices are very surprising given the size of this place. Hot meals are also available and a great favourite is the Sunday roast - for less than a tenner! Can't complain about that! Lovely - shall return. Thankyou ladies - a great experience.

the food at this establishment is cooked fresh and thee chips are to die for, the staff are friendly and you can really chill out if the weather permits great food

Come across this tiny tea-rooms today. What a find.. staff were lovely and friendly, decor is quaint and perfect, food was great and a cracking cup of tea. Can't wait to go back. Well done ladies, great work.

The two women who run this little place are very cheerful and friendly. Their motto is to 'treat people as they would want to be treated themselves' - hence their breakfasts have top quality tasty ingredients, their chips are great and their fish finger sandwiches are made using fish fingers packed with.... fish! It's also great to sit outside and enjoy chatting with other guests and afterwards have a nose around the little beach shop next door. We bought shoes for walking on the gravelly beach - well worth £8.

I went here for lunch with my family on a hot lovely summers day (my grandparents have a caravan on site) we sat outside on a bench where they bought an umbrella out for us to keep us shaded during lunch.

Great goats cheese paninis and really good scampi and chips, good coffee too. Cash only so take enough so that you can sample some cake as well.

went into this little gem of a cafe and had a sunday morning brunch ,served by a couple of charming ladies and every thing was clean and tidy ,excellent fry up and good coffee and good price .will visit again

After a walk on the beach opposite we called in for a drink. We ordered a bacon sandwich and fish finger sandwich. Both came with quality crusty bread and hot fillings. Friendly staff, clean cafe what more is there to ask other than price which was as pleasing as the fare.

Whether you’re after a full English or just (as we did) an egg sarnie - with fried slice! - then this one’s for you. This is a tiny, very friendly, cafe with outdoor seating is obviously very popular with a regular clientele. Good portions at reasonable prices (the egg sarnie was made with proper doorsteps!) which will definitely set you up for the day. Go for it!

I go there about once a month - usually with my grandson - either on our pedal cycles or our motorcycles. It's a nice place to stop and work out the rest of our journey though the Kent lanes. The food is wholesome and the lady who runs it is always cheery. What more can you want.

Perfect little cafe and perfect people that run it.Its very clean,beautiful food and added bonus lovely views. Cant rate this cafe enough i adore it.x

Always stop for coffee on way to beach but thought I'd come in for lunch. Just had an amazing sandwich with fresh salad and dressing. So tasty!! Will come more often.

A total gem of a cafe/restaurant. We've been there a few times now and it just keeps improving with great service and a friendly smile. The breakfast that we had was fabulous. Amazing chips...everything freshly cooked and choices for every palate. Returning customers most definitely.

Back for our 2nd year in Seasalter and delighted that this fab cafe is thriving, we love it! Fresh, homemade food, very reasonably priced. Our family polished off Sunday roasts which were spot on. Went for homemade apple pie and custard after but was so torn by treacle or chocolate pudding too! Love the atmosphere and fab and friendly host Karen and her team. Looking forward to brekkie later in the week.

We came across this lovely little cafe when we were visiting family last year & I cannot rate it highly enough.

We've made a few trips to this lovely little cafe by the sea. There's plenty of parking opposite but otherwise it's worth the walk or bike ride from Whitstable.

On holiday in the area we called in for coffee, friendly welcome and excellent coffee! We were very impressed by the range of food available, although we were not tempted on this occasion. A much needed little oasis for those on the beach or out...

Had lunch here on Sunday. It was very busy but we were able to be seated inside. I had a cheese and onion panini with small side salad and mug of tea. The panini was delicious and a really good size. The staff are very...

Stored on way back from Herne bay. A good cuppa so worth a stop. Bacon rolls looked great, next time for sure. Cash only!

We were sitting on the beach at Seasalter and popped across the road to this cafe to buy lunch. We were able to get everything to take away and it was all delicious. The café was spotless, as were the toilets. I snapped this picture of the menu so the rest of the family didn't even need to leave the beach!

Paramos aquí para un almuerzo ligero. El personal era amable y servicial. El sandwich de gambas estaba lleno pero el queso brie y generosamente bacon panini fue decepcionante ya que el panini estaba cubierto con semillas de sésamo (no se menciona en el menú) y el pan estaba bastante quemada. Acabé comiendo el tocino y queso brie y dejando más del pan.

Excelente servicio, junto con el menú de su caminar, para charlar o visitar simplemente observar a la gente. Han estado usando este lugar hace unos 50 años, ahora ni los mismos propietarios pero han hecho muy bien hecho

Nos decidimos por los perros calientes, cebollas y papas fritas. Estaba delicioso. La salchicha era sin duda de alta calidad con un precioso sabor ahumado con patatas fritas las rústicas y bien presentado. Siempre hay una buena selección de comida con especialidades diarias. El café está dirigido por mujeres muy agradable y siempre son bienvenidos con una sonrisa.

Nos decidimos por los perros calientes, cebollas y papas fritas. Estaba delicioso. La salchicha era sin duda de alta calidad con un precioso sabor ahumado con patatas fritas las rústicas y bien presentado. Siempre hay una buena selección de comida con especialidades diarias. El café está dirigido por mujeres muy agradable y siempre son bienvenidos con una sonrisa.

Im siempre venir a este café y no han decepcionado. Es realmente increíble. Comida y a un precio razonable y un gran personal increíble ambiente! ! ☺ ☺ ☺ ️ ️ ️ ️ ☺

Popped in for a cup of tea but stayed to have something to eat. I had a lovely Tuna sandwich with a salad garnish and crisps.Bread was homemade and so soft and fresh.My husband had Scampi and chips which was also lovely. Was not overpriced and owner lovely. Really lovely meals on menu and desserts and homemade cakes. Small cafe/restaurant but big on welcoming lovely service.Definitely visit again.

Lovely brekkie -lots of choice had full English on both recent visits, friendly service & reasonably priced.

Fantastic freshly cooked meals - large choice given that this is a very small cafe. All of the food can be taken away so lack of space is not an issue. Unbelievable quality - great value for money - friendly helpful staff.

Popped in for cake and tea, lovely friendly place. Extremely welcoming with plenty of choices. Highly recommended

Popped by for a drink and a bite to eat , what a lovely little place . Stayed and had various sandwiches and burger chips etc . Ive got to say this little cafe is spotlessly clean the ladies that work there are very friendly. The prices are very reasonable , everything cooked to order , lots of homemade dishes all fresh, definitely worth a visit and a ideal location for the beach at Seasalter and the walks around , well done to everyone there and thank you for a really nice lunch , will return. Great to have somewhere that makes you very welcome .

My wife and I went for lunch after previously having coffee. I've got to say the food was lovely it was piping hot and tasty,and well presented.The staff went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed our meal and were really friendly and chatty.The prices were reasonable and really can't find fault...*****and its dog friendly!*****result.

Great food ,brilliant staff they cater for all tastes and everything is homemade .Sunday roast is brilliant but you should book as they run out quickly

This cafe is great for snacks or cooked meals with plenty of space opposite for parking. The staff are lovely and make you feel welcome.

What a lovely little place to stop, great food 'chicken & chorizo panini' fab!Friendly genuine staff, a real pleasure, defo be stopping by again soon!

Popped in for brekkie with my 2 boys (6&8) and were given a lovely warm welcome and a mug of proper tea was offered as if she had read my mind. 3 full Englishes were demolished in no time, good quality produce and made to order. The lunch menu looked great too, fantastic selection. I only wish we were here til Sunday then we would most definitely book in for the roast . The cakes and sundaes will ensure we will be back - thank you very much

We visited today after a couple of years away and several changes of management and we were very pleasantly surprised to find the new owners, Karen and Sarah, have transformed this little gem of a cafe. Beautiful decoration and a refurbished clean loo.The food was wonderful - an impressive menu for such a small kitchen. All fresh and home made - beautifully cooked and presented. Karen is a great host and nothing was too much trouble. We had the gammon egg & chips, the Spanish sandwich and the chicken burger (made with fresh grilled chicken and a lovely sourdough bun. For dessert we had apple pie and the strudel cake with custard. Everything was delicious. We will certainly be back again.Many thanks

The name may have changed but it is still run by the same lovely ladies who go out of their way to make you feel welcome. All the savoury dishes are beautifully cooked and the desserts and cakes are home made and very tasty. Very nice location when visiting Seasalter.

This place i have been visiting some 50 years now and have seen many owners.BUT the new owners with a new name " Forget Me Not " have made this place just perfect for that sea-side type day out.The menus is just what you want with extra from Karen & Sara as they bring the charm and good food altogether.Go in and enjoy or even take away and sit on the sea wall which is just over the road.The views summer and for me winter are so so relaxing.Very well done you two puts back the goodness in a good day out.

This tea room used to be called Poppets Cafe but has recently been done up and the name changed. The same ladies still run it and they are always so friendly and helpful, the food is yummy. Highly recommend.

We visit this cafe regularly and enjoy the home made delicious meals served by lovely ladies. Always a delight to return.

We needed to find a place to eat where we could park our pick up truck when driving through a very busy Whitstable. We found this by chance and what a great find. The team were very friendly and helpful we got teas quickly and then ordered lamb shanks. They arrived with roast potatoes, parsnips and peas and lashings of mint sauce. The lamb was well cooked and melted of the bone. I had a chocolate pudding with custard for afters. All in all a great Sunday lunch with great value and a great surprise find. Well done Poppet!

Actually only popped in for a quick cuppa this time. However really impressed by the attractive setting, friendly staff and great choice of eats for all appetites. Looking forward to returning for a proper meal!

Excellent full English, great service and brill prices. You can't go wrong. And the best of views over the sea wall.

We and 2 friends stopped here at 2:30 this afternoon for refreshment after a trip to faversham, our fried asked abut breakfast and the lovely lady said 'yes we can do that', so we all had a breakfast, this was so beautifully cooked ad served, I do not usually eat fried egg away from home but it was cooked to perfection, and the rest was lovely Thank you ladies we will be back!

Visited here 4 times now in the last few weeks as have a caravan on the site, lovely place my 2 girls love coming here as they get to choose their cereal then have jam on toast and they love the little milk bottles and love the fact they can pour the milk themselves!! The do a lovely breakfast we are looking forward to trying lunch!! Nothing is too much trouble from the staff. Some lovely little touches to the decor. Very reasonably priced too, soPleased it's so close to us

We had a lovely roast dinner and service was quick considering they were very busy! Kids meals catered for! Will definitely come back again!

Very good breakfast especially the full English Does get very busy but they have got seats outside which does help as it can get a bit cramped inside but the staff do an excellent job keeping up with everyone.

It makes me a little sad to leave this review and in fact it would have been an even lower score if another of my party hadn't enjoyed their food so much. This is a cheerful and clean little establishment and I had high hopes. Unfortunately, our food took almost 40 minutes to arrive and, strangely, folk who arrived after us were served much quicker. I had ordered a jacket potato with tuna which I knew I wasn't going to eat as soon as I saw it. It was burned on the outside, then (I assume) had been reheated in a microwave and left to sit there in its own steam, on the wet plate/microwave dish. The white of the potato had soaked up the brown stain of the burnt parts. Served cut in two, like sad, soggy roast potatoes. It really should not have been served up at all. I'm sad because other food coming out of the kitchen looked rather nice. :(

Excellent service and food close to the seafront. Lovely to see smiling faces of staff and fun in a cafe.

We had lovely cheese beef-burgers and chips in this cosy cafe. Burger was home made and seasoned well accompanied with onions and good amount of cheddar cheese inside a sourdough roll with generous amount of well cooked chips. One word to describe "yummy". Staff very hard working.

We were recommended this cafe by a friend. We visited for lunch. It has a small lunch menu but had quite a few different dishes on the specials board. The food was all very fresh. We had a chicken wrap with sweet chilli sauce and a generous portion of chips. We are keen to return to try the breakfasts. It has seating inside and a few small tables outside which is great on a warm sunny day.

Excellent food and wonderful staff a not to be missed place to eat .very clean and as I was alone I was not ignored the staff make you feel welcome and suggest options on their menu please try it out

What a lovely surprise to stop at a place that i have passed a thousand times... Wonderful amusing staff, cracking sandwiches & great latte!Will he stopping by again when passing for sure...

When we visited their had just opened for the season. Very honest staff, happy for any feedback to improve service.Lovely hot & cold food, limited menu but considering it is in a beach hut style setting they have done very well.