Poppins Cafe in Isle of Wight

So glad we found this homely and welcoming Poppins.Staff lovely ,helpful and friendly.Nice atmosphere,like having a coffee and cake with friends.

Called in on the off chance, staff lovely and helpful, we were on going to have a coffee, however had Eggs Benedict and Poached egg with Avocado, really tasty and presented well. Coffee good, ended up having more coffee and cakes. Really nice place to eat.

Absolutely amazing little place, delicious lunch and such lovely staff. My friend and I had just got to Shanklin and we were hungry, thought Poppins looked nice from the outside and had a couple of outside tables along the side. We ordered an avocado on toast and a bacon and Brie baguette, both were utterly divine, we also had baclava, which was also scrummy! Thank you for making our first visit to the Island start with a massive positive!

This cafe is in a great spot.Breakfast was amazing so was my latte.Cakes tasted brilliant.Service was good and staff are welcoming.

Nice spot in the middle of town and a good amount of things to have here for morning or afternoon, liked the winter trip that was had here earlier in the year. Would come back again to have a little more than just a coffee next time

It was my partners birthday I asked where would you like to go her reply was Poppins. We had a lovely lunch also the beautiful staff came out singing happy birthday to my partner it made her day. Thank you so much poppings for a lovely day Allan and Linda

Just had a coffee but made to feel very welcome. You order at the counter and its brought to to your table. The tables are cleared immediately on people leaving so has a nice clean appearance. A little gem.

Lovely Lavazza coffee, served by friendly staff. And a delicious baklava too. What a delight. We sat up on the higher level. The outside seating area is down the side of the street and the toilet is out the back. Very clean. We only ran in to get out of the rain, but it was such a lovely experience and cheered up a dull day. The meals people were ordering looked tasty and the service was brisk and efficient.

Thought this looked cosy and traditional from the outside. However the two ladies in there had no customer service skills and were very disinterested. Breakfast was small and awful quality. Would not go back.

Stopped off for a quick snack and was served efficiently with good food. Covid secure and seemingly used by many locals which is a good sign

Warm welcome by the two lovely,ladies who run this place.Good quality Lavazza coffee,variety of delicious panini.Very clean and covid rules are adhered to. Nice place to sit outside ,weather permitting ,will be back and would recommend 100%

Always a friendly welcome. Always a good coffee ( Lavazza) and tea in a teapot. Good choice of lunchtime snacks, toasted or panini, omelette or cake. GF bread in the freezer. Clean loo. No indoor access for wheelchair as few steps to eating area.

Excellent freshly prepared pannini, took a while but worth the wait. Nice tea, friendly staff, will definitely visit again.

This is a lovely café, clean and tidy and very popular with locals. We just popped in for morning coffee which was excellent. It was a busy morning and the one member of staff was doing everything but was efficient and friendly. Be warned, they don't take any cards for payment so you have to pay by cash. Amazing! Even market traders have contactless these days, but then the Island has a reputation for stepping back in time.

friendly staff and lovely quality food, which was very reasonably priced. I had a tuna sandwich and coffee, and the coffee was a very good quality make Lavazza I think !

Had the full English. Food came quickly and tasted great. Staff are really polite. Defo coming again

Really sweet cats a nice range of food and good service. We often come here when we want a change sit and relax.

A really lovely friendly little cafe. Never ate here but it looks good. Nice and clean and the staff really are really friendly and can have a right chat with them.

Dropped in for lunch with a stroppy todler and the staff were lovely. Both ladies chatted and interacted with him and even gave him a little jug of marshmallows to appease his tantrums. Me and the wife had paninis which you cant go wrong with. Great coffee and hot chocolate plus cake for the tiny todler. Lovely little find for lunch!

I didn't know such a place existed in Shanklin. It was a bit like leaping forward in time and reaching 2019 by crossing the threshold. Great coffee and hot chocolate. If we hadn't been rushing back because our 30 minutes of parking was about to end we would have stayed longer.

Coffee was nice, but the two ladies serving couldn’t crack a smile and they just looked miserable. A smile doesn’t cost anything, and they don’t take cards , you get told “a cash point is over there” , which is over the road and doesn’t always work.

Very helpful staff, quite happy to make our lunch to our different requirements. Good was well presented, tasty. Thoroughly recommend the salad. Huge portion, and large variety of ingredients. Would definitely return. Only downside is the trek to the outside toilet, especially when it's raining!

We came here for a lovely breakfast and a brunch and could not fault the food and the reasonable prices too. They do hot and cold food and a good choice of hot and cold drinks. The only fault is that the toilets are around the back, so they have to give you a key to go outside, round the back to use it, but it was not a problem. Very friendly.

Great fresh and nice presented food, delicious coffee and very kind and quick staff, looking forward to go back again,one of the best little cosy shops on Isle of Wight ❤️

Waited 25 mins for a sandwich, when queried delay was snapped at. No apology for wait or time delay when ordering. When leaving, heard another customer querying where their order was and also given a short response.

After a wonderful welcome and cuppa on my previous visit I returned with my cousin. Literally got off the ferry and after a 4am start I was starving. A cuppa and a sausage/bacon sandwich would hit the spot. Well it didn't - the bacon was hard and I kid you not the sausage was burnt. Left most of it and I had to get to an appointment I could't be bothered to complain. Not surprised as this was a microwaved offering. My advice try somewhere else for an edible breakfast

Small cafe that serves hot & cold beverages, cakes, sandwiches, Panini's, filled baguettes, then there's the all day breakfast courtesy of the microwave what I made the mistake of ordering.

Even though a regular vistor to Shanklin I have never been in this stablishment. So on my first lovely cupola and a warm Island welcome for a wet and knackered visitor

Having spent 10 minutes walking up and down Shanklin high street for somewhere to eat. Myself and my family stumbled upon this little treasure of a cafe. The young lady who greeted us was kind and welcoming . She said she was new but it wasn’t at all obvious as she was super friendly and confident . An asset to your team. The food itself was a perfect lunchtime snack and the slice of cake was just Devine.

Staff very friendly and helpful, willing to move table so we sit as a table of six. The food was well presented, good quality & quantity (get a decent amount of filling in sandwiches), reasonably priced. We went there twice in two days for a light lunch and enjoyed it both times

Excellent home made soup and a pleasant friendly atmosphere .The staff were very friendly and made us feel quite welcome. Would definitely go again if I’m in the area.There is a public car park behind Poppins so not far to walk.

We arrived with a screaming toddler and commandeered a table meant for 6 people (there's only 3 of us) and the ladies were kind and so tolerant of the noise and mess we made. Thank you for making us feel welcome.

Enjoyed a leisurely hour in this little gem which is located on the main shopping street in Shanklin. Split level inside with a few sheltered tables outside. Dietary needs well catered for. This cafe obviously has a regular local following.

Nice little cafe & was able to take our 4 legged friend in which is a must when on holiday. Enjoyed the home made lasagna with bread and side salad for only £4-95 . Bargain price and decent cafe food.

I had a huge jacket potato very nice. staff very helpful place was a bit upside down and not tidy otherwise ok

Dropped in for a quick cappachino, stayed for two as the first one was so delicious. Lovely service with a smile.

I have visited this cafe twice and that is all I will be doing as on each occasion, there has never been a friendly welcome, almost a "take it or leave it" attitude. I will not be going there again

Llamado aquí con la esposa porque nos apetecía las tortillas avertised en la ventana. 3 huevos 2 relleno de un capuchino y chocolate caliente con una ensalada. Bueno para comer y buena relación calidad-precio en 13 libras. Si eres un ciclista como yo y tienes 30 / 40 km en dar este café es una prueba.

Precios razonables para bebidas frías y calientes y aperitivos. No es muy grande, pero parecía estar muy concurrido mientras estuvimos allí

Me vienen aquí regularmente cuando estoy en el almuerzo durante los días de trabajo, me encanta! Tienen una maravillosa selección de sopas, sándwiches tostados y otras cosas deliciosas y también para satisfacer sin gluten!

Si vous avez envie d'un scone ou d'une pâtisserie...c'est simple mais propre et sympathique!Lorsque vous faites un peu de shopping en ville !

Very friendly staff and convenient stop for the family, excellent panini and coffee which we all enjoyed.

Lovely little eatery in the centre of town, good choices and great service, reasonable prices. I often visit here it's one of my favourite places in town.

A really lovely café in Shanklin. The staff were so friendly and helpful and so polite. They greeted everyone that came in and said goodbye when they left. It's a little thing but really makes a good impression. We were made to feel very welcome. The food was a big hit with us. The 8 year old in our party had scrambled eggs and bread and butter which he loved. Everything was freshly cooked and the service was very quick. Prices were pretty reasonable for the quality of the food. We've been here twice now and would recommend this to others. I can't wait to come back again.

Staying in Shanklin, like other Hoilday makers we like to do the shops in Regent Street, Shanklin. So it,s always nice to go into Poppins for a Tea or Coffee and a Cake. It never disapoints. The Service is always Good and Friendly. Nice to have a sit down and have a Cuppa before moving on again.

Have often popped in to have a quick lunch while doing Shanklins high street shops on holiday. Always quick service, and nicely prepared food.

We popped in one afternoon for some lunch and a coffee. It was lovely!!! Lovely food, generous fillings and great coffee and hot chocolate. The lady was very friendly, welcoming and helpful. We decided to stop in again another day as we had enjoyed it so much the first time.... What a difference!!! It was different staff, not very welcoming and seemed like they couldn't be bothered, the coffee was awful and the hot chocolate tasted like the cheapest you could get! (The first one tasted like expensive posh chocolate). Shame really. So if you go in in the day the other lady was working (blonde) you'll be in for a treat!!!

Have been here a few times now just for coffee(not entirely sure their decaf IS decaf...) It's ok but don't find the staff particularly friendly. Also wonder where toilet facilities are?

We stopped here for a quick coffee as we passed through Shanklin. It's a lovely light cafe, spaciously set out and welcoming. The lady serving was friendly and couldn't have been more helpful. The cakes looked delicious and had it not been 9:30am I might have been tempted to try the chocolate caramel shortbread! My only regret is that I didn't take one with me for later!The coffee was freshly ground and our lattes were very tasty. We would definitely pop back next time we passed through and I would like to try the sandwiches / cakes next time.

Eaten here last week as we were shopping around and food was decent. Wanted to order two omelettes and I asked if they could put some mushrooms in one of them, but was told sorry they come done! So that was pre-prepared omelettes just microwaved. It tasted fine but is breaking couple of eggs and making an omelette a big deal? I am sure those two lovely ladies who run that place can do wonders in that prime location.

I stopped by for a coffee and light lunch (lasagna). The food was very good with a nice salad, very fair for the price, and good service.I would say however that the coffee was a bit disappointing, if I had only had a drink I would have been less impressed.

My wife and I popped in for lunch; I had a cheese and bacon panini and she had the brie and bacon panini with a cake each each. The lunch was very nice and the service was quick and friendly but I do think the £11.20 was a bit steep.

My partner and I popped in to 'Poppins' for a cup of coffee after a leisurely stroll around the town. After discovering that they did not offer a dairy free milk alternative, we ordered two 'large' black coffees for an astonishing total of £4.10. Perhaps the price wouldn't have been such an issue had the coffee tasted nice. In all honesty instant coffee would have tasted far better! After managing only to drink half of our coffees, we headed out of the gloomy drab interior and back home.

Great little café. ...gorgeous carrot cake.....flapjacks....tea and hot chocolate. Lovely ladies.A gem!

Quite a small venue. But at the heart of Shanklin. We have availed ourselves of the tea on many occasions. Always of good quality, hot and served in spotlessly clean cups. A great place to wait for your bus. (The bus station is nearly opposite)

We called in for a quick coffee and were shocked at how the coffee was served. My husband had an americano which did not actually taste of coffee and I had a latte which was served in a tea cup. The milk was too hot and the cup not big enough for the amount of espresso coffee used so the latte was far too strong.It seemed as if it was a struggle for the lady to actually serve us but other customers who came in while we were there were greeted and made to feel extremely welcome. These customers were obviously local and got preferential treatment - something which happens on the Island far too often. The service was non-existant and the coffee very poor. We will definitely not return

We had some sandwiches and a panini, these are made to order so it was nice that the lady serving us was more than happy to accommodate to my pregnant wife's cravings by changing the standard order. The lady behind the counter was polite, friendly and the food was served promptly. A refreshingly diverse range of panini/sandwich fillers. A shame the customers aren't as courteous as the staff, one rude customer reached over everyone's food on our table to take our menus. I suggested she should get the menus from the front like everyone else. southern manners.

lovely late lunch. served very quickly and at excellent prices. all food is cooked to order so no wilting lettuce or cold jacket potatoes.

This cafe has the advantage of being one of the only places to stop for a bite to eat and drink in Regent Street. Hence we popped in to Poppins for lunch. We weren't greeted as we walked it. After choosing baguettes and paninis we went to counter to order. No baguettes available as the oven was full of cakes? Bizarre at lunchtime. We all ordered paninis. What arrived were baguettes toasted in a panini toaster!!! No salad garnish, anemic looking things really. Mild bland cheese used. Very disappointing. For the price this was extremely bad value for money. The coffee was okay. The bottled water (co op branded) cost £1!!! Also the diet coke was a multi pack can, not for individual sale?! It appears that this cafe is scrimping and doing things on the cheap with extreme mark ups? The cakes looked okay but we didn't want to spend anymore money. Very disappointing. Staff not particularly friendly and what's the deal these days with not even being greeted when you enter an establishment?! We won't return.