Red Poll Tearooms in Suffolk Coastal

This is a really nice place to sit and have breakfast and is situated next to a great farm shop which has a lot of local produce

Really pleasant cafe connected to the wonderful Emmerdale Farm Shop, fantastic service and lovely produce. Great place just off the A12.

We stumbled across this lovely tearoom on the way to the RSPB reserve at Minsmere today. So friendly and welcoming. The food was lovely too. Definitely worth a visit. 😊

Best carrot cake ever!!! Stopped off en route home to visit the farm shop - excellent locally reared beef. Hubby wanted a sandwich so he got that and coffee then we shared carrot cake. It was fantastic, best carrot cake we’ve ever had. I’m not a massive cake fan but this was fab. Friendly staff, excellent homemade food.

Lovely breakfast, small option just the right size for me. Amazing to be offered a choice of GF bread and not be told that I can’t have half the items as they contain gluten. Friendly staff who made me feel very welcome. Will be back to try the GF cake option soon.

Our first visit to the Tearoom but we often shop at the adjacent Emmerdale Farm Shop. Friendly welcome from the attentive staff. Excellent menu beautifully cooked. Clean and tidy. Strongly recommended as a destination venue or as a pit-stop when travelling on the nearby A12.

Straightforward surroundings, not cosy country style, but fine for breakfast. Staff are always so friendly, very patient with requests to tailor set breakfasts. Local produce (sausages, bacon, eggs etc.) goes down well, and the coffee is hot! Sit upstairs for a bit of a view if you get the right table. Otherwise it’s a view of the car park. Finish with some food shopping downstairs. I wouldn’t do a diversion, but if you are nearby, it’s a good location.

We visit the farm shop to buy meat, which is excellent. So, we always stop at the Red Poll tearooms whatever time of day. Everything is freshly prepared, if you sit downstairs you can see your food being cooked. Our grandchildren look forward to visiting us as they love the food and going upstairs to eat, complete with their binoculars to look for the neighbouring Alpacas. Staff are a great team, they serve delicious coffee and really good tea.

Walked in and was greeted by some friendly locals who asked me to sit with them. Enjoyed a ham and cheese toastie served fresh off the grill with a smooth and delicious latte. Friendly and fast service with plenty of room upstairs to dwell and read alone or host a small group! Fantastic local art available for sale as well as used books to benefit charity. Located next to an amazing grocery store with locally grown meat and produce. A little cheeky when you see the “wee rooms” upstairs. They prefer not to accept credit cards on orders less than 10 pounds, so take some cash with you, if you just want a tea or coffee.

We are regulars here & it’s always a pleasure. The staff are so friendly & accommodating, nothing is too much trouble. Coffee is lovely & the food is always excellent, as I said before, we’ve been here many times & have never been disappointed, whether we’ve popped in for coffee or staying a bit longer for breakfast, it’s lovely, clean & inviting. The views over the fields are nice too. Thank you.

we stopped to have something to eat and a cup of tea. We were not disappointed. We met a couple who go there three times a week and has never had a complaint about the place, so that says volumes!!

we had a lovely visit with our three children to the cafe. The food was excellent and well priced. The staff were all smiles and very polite/helpful. We were made to feel very welcome. Good businesses such as this deserve to last. Thank You!

This cafe is the best cafe we have ever been to the staff are really happy and friendly the other customers all speak to you this makes for a really great atmosphere to enjoy a drink snack or a meal

This little tea room was a lovely surprise. We originally went shopping for an Xmas tree and then decided to have some lunch and what a lovely surprise. My hubby had a ham and cheese toastie and I had the Coronation Chicken sandwich and I have got to say the Chicken sandwich is the best I have ever tasted. Both sandwiches were served with salad which was so fresh and some crisps. The Coronation Chicken was made fresh that morning and full of flavour and no scoping on the portions either, very generous. We had one tea and one coffee which was lovely too. I would definately recommend this tea room which is attached to Emmerdale Farm Shop, in fact we are going to go back there for one their breakfasts. The staff were brilliant, so polite and helpful. Great value for money

Found this place by chance and happy we did ,the staff are friendly and helpful even though all the downstairs table s were reserved as soon as they noticed I use a crutch they released a table for us they have an extended range of home baked goods,my partner plumping for the cream tea which did look good. Don't forget to pop in the farm shop too which this time was the main reason for our visit next time the reverse will apply

Lovely staff, bustling happy atmosphere with good cakes. Has a regular clientele which speaks volumes.

Once again, we have just had a wonderful breakfast at Red Poll. It was perfect. The staff are so friendly and efficient, the views over the Suffolk countryside are stunning, the food delicious and freshly prepared.. and they do gluten free breakfasts and also gluten free bread.

We visited for a late lunch and were directed to tables upstairs. It took a while for someone to take our order though they said they would be up soon when we arrived. The omelette was good & the BLT the best I have had for a long time. Unfortunately the ploughmans's was very ordinary . We had to ask for the "sliced apple" and when it came it was not sliced but just a whole apple which was a bit of a let down. The food was pricey for a cafe of this type.

Such a lovely tea room, staff were lovely & very accommodating for the 7 of us. Lovely delicious food & the cakes was yummy. Overall 7 happy customers. Card payments accepted over £10

This cafe has it all, very attentive friendly staff who go that step further . The food is all cooked to order , fresh and beautifully presented ... from yummy cakes to delicious salads , sandwiches and baked potatoes , The views upstairs is stunning , but most of all even people like us who are regulars are made to feel special . Simply love this place

Visited with my son for breakfast, yes as last review said the price has increased a little. (Still less than thorpness) However we had a lovely breakfast, friendly and attentive staff, quality ingredients and nice surroundings. Our drinks were perfect. We will return

Over the years have had many an enjoyable meal here but today was not one of them.First,our Americana coffees were brought in Cup with jug of hot water instead of being pressurised,hot milk requested came in two parts,one with one when nearly finished.Toast came as warm bread and after retoastingcame back like crispbread.All of this would not be so bad,except they have now increased prices out of all proportion to other establishments in area.Sad to say.this will be our last visit as although staff are very pleasant neither they or the food is worth the expense.

Visited recently and were impressed with a really good choice of food. We had a cooked breakfast, a gluten free breakfast -which I have never seen before in a cafe, and a tuna melt. All were cooked to order and well presented.

A group of us enjoyed a great breakfast at Red Poll Tearooms en route to Thorpeness. The food was excellent, especially the sausages, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Everything was brought out piping hot, and despite there being 11 of us, nobody had to wait too long for their food. It’s a quirky little cafe but that gives it a certain charm. Thoroughly recommended.

Follow the signs for the Emmerdale Farm Shop and the tea rooms are on the right of the building with ample parking. Inside is a cosy cafe on two floors, with outdoor tables too. They do generous slices of homemade cakes and the carrot cake is amazing! The tea is also good! Much nicer than certain other tea rooms nearby.

Stopped here for a full English breakfast as had been told that they do a really good one, I was not disappointed it was really really good. I enjoyed every mouthful. Staff very friendly and helpful, nothing was to much trouble, they imparted local knowledge. Will definitely be going back.

Excellent breakfast, super people, quick service, good views, unhurried atmosphere, well stocked shop.

The best Victoria sponge cake in the W.o.r.l.d and the coffee is just what you need after a long drive to get there

Friendly and relaxed, eminently rural with the view across the fields and trees. Cosy and warm upstairs in the sunshine. Food was adequate, tuna melt and mushroom soup the best choices. Good shop downstairs too.

Stopped here as the tea room at Dunwich Heath was closed.

We met friends here today as it’s halfway between where we live and we all loved it!!

We live a few miles away and have visited here several times now. Essentially this is a medium sized tea room attached to a large building housing the Emmerdale Farm shop.

We visited here twice whilst on holiday in the area. Great friendly unobtrusive service, lovely food cooked to order. Real sausages real bacon, perfect eggs. Great pot of strong tea. I wish them the best of luck.

This small but perfectly formed tea room is a gem. If you have never been then I highly recommend a visit. The cooked to order food is delicious and good value. We stopped for lunch but breakfast is also available.

Great coffee and good tea choice. We had the shortbread which was very tasty and we will definitely return and try the breakfast which looked great. Handy for the farm shop next door.

Very nice breakfast cooked and served with care. We went upstairs and looked over the fields. Also had a large pot of tea for two getting two cups each.

Been here several times but today is the first time in the revamped cafe. Love the new layout downstairs. Had breakfast gaps which were excellent as was the coffee. Staff very friendly.

Visited here when visiting the farm shop next door. Had an excellent snack, the staff are very helpful and were very accommodating to our grand daughter who is fussy with her food. Will be going back. The restaurant is in a lovely position and the upstairs has amazing views and very comfortable seating. If your in the area you should give it a go.

Stopped here for a cuppa. My husband had suffolk tea, a strong brew. I had a lovely Egyptian spearmint tea, this is would highly reommend,and they sell it in the tearoom too. Very helpful friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Not far from Minsmere RSPB place so a good stop by. Next to a very good farm shop called Emmerdale !

This tea room is next to a farm shop so, after having breakfast, coffee or lunch you can go and buy supper from the shop. The staff are lovely nothing is to much trouble. I just love the breakfast all freshly cooked with a great choice of teas and coffee. Very family friendly tea room with toys for the children and magazines for the grown ups run by a lovely family who make you feel welcome.

We stopped off here late one Sunday afternoon on a ride out to the coast. We went upstairs where the chairs are comfy and the views fantastic! My husband had the traditional cream tea whilst I went for the savoury one - both delicious! Staff very friendly - quite an extensive and varied menu and adjoined to a farm shop! Well worth a visit!

We've been driving past this cafe for months on our way to Dunwich Heath whilst at the same time being disappointed with the food selection at Dunwich, so we were finally lured in by the word BREAKFAST on their sign ;) And what a pleasant surprise it was. A traditional cafe on the ground floor but with a nice spacious area upstairs with a couple of sofas too.

Don't be fooled, it doesn't look like much from the outside, but step inside to a warm & friendly welcome! Unsurprisingly I went for the full English breakfast which was awesome! Great quality bacon & sausage and good toast! The coffee is also really good. Most highly recommended!

Stopped off here by chance but what a wonderful stroke of luck as it was amazing.

Do find time to stop at this lovely little tea room. Handy for the route to Dunwich from Ipswich via the A12. They are apparently expanding the downstairs seating area as it is quite small but there is also seating upstairs. A nice sized menu with just enough choice from sandwiches, jacket spuds to Hand made burgers. But try the cooked breakfast as the bacon and sausage are amongst the best I have had for a while. Very reasonably priced and the staff are very friendly. You aren't chased either so spend time, relax and enjoy that bacon! As a side note - the view from the ladies over the fields is worth spending a penny for!

From the out side this tea room does not look like much but once inside you are greeted with a warm welcome and good service . the food is excellent. the views are great. you should also try the farm shop next door which is excellent.

We call in for breakfast/coffee/lunch whenever we can because you just can't go wrong. All the staff are so friendly, the cooked breakfast is brilliant and the rolls we had for lunch were great too. I particularly like the sausage bap - great sausages. Loads of room to park. You can eat in the cafe and then buy local produce in the farm shop - awesome meat counter.

Such a warm welcome from all the staff (family?) and a smashing venue with upstairs room and outside tables. Loads of parking space. Dort and I enjoyed a lunchtime breakfast roll each after a lovely walk at Dunwich. The adjacent farm shop/butchery (Emmerdale Farm Shop) is as well stocked as any I've ever seen.

This is a little gem of a café/tea room. The team are most courteous friendly and very helpful. The choice are varied and should meet everyone's requirements. You can get full English Breakfast until 11.30 everyday! Sandwiches are scrumpscious. Jackets are delicious and fillings are very generous. I would recommend the Coronation Chicken filling for jacket and sandwich. This place is a must if you require a quick lunch and cup of tea. The ambience is delightful and great views across the countryside upstairs. There are a few table on the ground floor but I prefer upstairs. The Tea Rooms are highly recommended.

We found this place seemingly in the middle of nowhere a while ago and sought it out again for a coffee break while exploring Suffolk. Good value & quality, and the farm shop next door has a wide range of goods.

The best, most friendly staff in the district. Staff are always accommodating with people who have Gluten intolerance (like myself). Family run. Attentive, good food. Great cooked breakfast. Café is on two levels, upstairs has great views over surrounding countryside, and they even have a pair of binoculars for customers to use! This has been a regular stop off for myself and my family.

My girlfriend and I regularly visit here with her little boy for breakfast and are never disappointed! We are always greeted happily by the staff at the family run tea room and sit upstairs with amazing views of the local farms and fields and lots of toys to distract her little man! The service is always brilliant, quick and friendly and the food is great, local and freshly cooked. The farm shop and butchers that the tea room is joined to is worth a visit too and we never leave empty handed! I would highly recommend!!

If you want a friendly cafe that serves good, tasty food in the Westleton area we can recommend the Redpoll TeaRooms.