Sandy Hills in North Norfolk

Popped in for ice cream. Sundaes were great but ordered 99s and was charged 40p extra (each) just for sauce which left a bad taste. I felt really sorry for the young girls working there as it’s obviously not their decision. Clearly the owners keen to squeeze as much out of customers as possible.

Really good food and friendly people. We always frequent this place when we visit sea palling. I can HIGHLY recommend the hot doughnut sundae

Been her a few times now and popped in yesterday with my wife because it was raining It was very busy but still very clean, the staff were friendly and service was excellent The hotdogs and bacon cheeseburger were great and definitely filled a gap, If you like to see old photos, the walls are covered showing some of the storms, damage and history of sea palling Recommended

A lovely little place to stop that provides some lovely food. We have been there many times and it has always been great..,

If you want a very tasty burger, hot dog etc., look no further than Sandy Hills in Sea Palling. The service is professional and friendly, and complements the Amusement Arcade, which I have to say is the very best. My partner and I have spent many happy hours there. Look at the historic pictures of Sea Palling during the tragic 1953 flood, around the cafe walls, worth visiting the place just for that.

An unexpected surprise -this was our first time on this part of the Norfolk coast and came across Sea Palling during a drive. we walked along there beach and decided to have a coffee at this little cafe - a little gem. The cafe has a number of little huts opposite where you can shelter and have your food delivered to you. We tried the hot, freshly cooked doughnuts which are amazing. The menu looked great and prices were very reasonable. Staff were really friendly too, making this an ideal stop and worth a return visit.

after a long 3 mile walk to a cafe only to find it closed mon to fri we walked back to Sea Palling and decided to try breakfast at the Sandy hills breakfast bar. And was i pleased. Not only were the staff very friendly (even though the young lady there thought i was in my 30s when im 65 lol the food was amazing. I was hungry and made the mistake of ordering two breakfast cobs when one was more than enough. (still had both though :-) ) I am quite fussy with good service and food but i have no complaints about this here. Please enjoy the food and the very nice service. I will soon be going back and only too happy to review again.

I was saddened to read some shocking reviews about this place. The staff was so welcoming and helpful and this place was so dog friendly which is fantastic. It is a wonderful restaurant for relaxing by the sea. Please see for yourself prices are fair and reasonable nothing is overpriced the donuts bought back childhood memories

Well located, right by the ramp to the beach. Decent coffee; range of food. Some indoor seating but pleasant seats outside in seaside-style cabins (probably a legacy of covid).

This handy eatery is very convenient when visiting Sea Palling beach. We enjoyed our morning beverages at one of the outside tables and later on in the interior, looking at the wall-mounted photos of the area's history which includes the terrible 1953 floods.

This place is the one, I’ve visited on three separate occasions over a variety of years and wow! Thats all I can say. My most recent visit I brought three of their thick shakes and what can I say other than buy buy buy!! Every evening on my evening walk I dream of buying them and especially now that I am away and cannot buy one until the following year I want them even more. The staff are very very friendly and I feel for them as they have to deal with some horrible people but alas they keep their heads up and keep on working hard. The doughnuts are normally cooked fresh to order unless you order at the busy times but then they’ve only been made a couple of seconds before you walk through the door. A massive thank you to all the staff in there your a credit to the business and a credit to sea paling! See you next year! I’m ready for another thick shake…

We were blown away by how good The Sandy Hills cafe/takeaway was! We first trialled their bag of hot ring doughnuts (£3 for five) which were freshly cooked to order and made for a great snack for the nearby beach. We returned later in the week for their burgers and they also far exceeded expectations with regards to value, choice, freshness, taste and quality. The cafe and the adjoining amusement arcade appeared to be staffed solely by youngsters and they were all doing a damn fine job.

The best staff! All so friendly and helpful and the food was great. Special mention to the guys in the arcade. We were stayed down the road so my boys visited the arcade every day, the guys were fabulous with them! Highly recommend!

Visited the arcade after a nice beach walk, the gentlemen couldn’t be more friendly to my girls, and made them feel great. Classic British hospitality and very memorable.

We visited the cafe and adjoining amusement arcade 11:03:22. The whole premises was clean and welcoming. Staff friendly and approachable. Freshly made donuts from the cafe were the best for miles. The amusement arcade had machines suitable for all ages with quality prizes to be won. Will definitely return.

We visited Sandy Hill's following a very windy walk on the beach with our dogs. Hot chocolate and a nice cup of tea very welcome! We sat,with our dogs, in one of the huts. I walk with a stick and the lovely lady offered to carry my drinks try out for me. So polite and attentive. Thank you. Will definitely visit again.

Bought coffee, doughnuts and ice creams from here whilst spending an afternoon on the beach - all lovely, friendly and efficient staff, good prices. Can’t go wrong!

Very helpful and friendly. Asked about vegan options, got veggie burgers out of the freezer and checked them, and cooked them seperately (without being asked,) and offered vegan mayo. Also had vegan ice creams.

Delicious, freshly made donuts. Just what we needed after a walk on the beach! We’ll be back later in the week for the hot chocolate that also looked delicious.

We've stayed in Sea Palling some years ago & loved the beach then So today we walked along the beach to Waxham & back behind the dunes, was a great walk in the lovely sunshine 😀 We had a picnic with us but decided to get a cup of tea from Sandy Hills, being vegan I asked for a cow's milk alternative & they had soy. We can honestly say it was one of the nicest ake away cups of tea we've ever had. Tasted nice & strong & we were given the soy cartons to put our own in Finished our walk off nicely 😀

Visited today after a long absence, what a pleasure to be back. New little huts for outside eating, paper towel and Antibac in each hut. Burgers delicious, warm friendly greeting. Such a little Gem of a place! Primrose has missed you all.

My family and I visit Norfolk on holiday every year. We love visiting Sea Palling and after a walk with the dog on the beach we stop at this cafe. We usually sit outside and enjoy tea and hot donuts. This year the owner has instituted safe queuing and this is working really well. Also there are some beach hut like shelters with tables which keep you protected from the elements when the weather turns bad . Full marks all round.

Friendly staff, yummy hot chocolate and great amusements.I have been coming here since I was a child, holidaying in Sea Palling and we visit Sandy Hills cafe and arcade every year. Plenty of hand sanitiser, spray and paper towels. We felt Safe and had a great time. Even the outside seating area had outside hand wash station. Other businesses should take note.See you soon

Called for a snack and a latte at the halfway point of our walk and we were very disappointed with the tasteless drink and sad selection of pre-packaged cakes. We were happy however that we hadn’t chosen the burgers which looked quite pathetic!Good outdoor seating area with hand washing available to all customers.

I sat on a bench people watchingEven more interesting in these testing times!What struck me was watching a young man guiding the customers to the right places. Then an old lady got special attention. He offerd his arm and guided her to a seat to wait for a place in the cafe. Well done Jed so kind an act what a star.

After a long walk I needed a cuppa to warm up. Dogs are allowed to sit in and also whilst you order. Seating outside too. Reasonably priced and great opening hours. So pleased to realise that these cafes stay open outside of high seasons. So handy to know as I'm hoping to explore more of Norfolk and it's very important to know where to get a decent cup of tea!

We always stop here after walking the dog on glorious Sea Palling beach. You order at the counter and then can sit inside or at the tables outside. There is a small arcade next to it. Service is friendly although if there are lots of people queueing at the same time it can take a while.We always enjoy a pot of tea or if we are feeling decadent a hot chocolate with marshmallows. The freshly made hot donuts are to die for! Very dog friendly and you can even get a free token to dispense fresh filtered water for the dog.

LEGENDS, Debbie and Charlie and their family all run this WONDERFUL place ably aided by lovely Dave and the lovely smiley lady in the cafe section ,with many others! We have been here EVERY year for over 20years! Fantastic food --very fresh,tasty home made salads, yummy burgers and the freshly cooked doughnuts are out of this world!!! A huge choice of lovely icecreams and a great cuppa --tea or coffee. They also sell an array of great things for the beach AND have an amazing family orientated Amusements joined on--my girls were 6 and 9yrs old when we first visited and they're now 26 and 30 !!!! Every year we've been greeted like long lost friends , made to feel very welcome,I was so thankful to be able to take my girls there over the years --they and I loved it ! They are LOVELY,LOVELY, people and wow they work so hard --but are ALWAYS happy and friendly! We shall miss you -as we won't be such frequent visitors any more --but we WILL be back-- can't keep us away from your delicious doughnuts ! THANKS SO MUCH TO YOU ALL. Jen & Anna xxx

Frequent visitor, staff friendly and efficient, food good, clean and very dog friendly! Last visit I really appreciated that they put my granddaughters medicines in their fridge to store until it was needed (Exceptionally hot day) many thanks to café staff

Amazing FOOD, great menu, very clean with friendly staff AND a bonus that they allow wet dogs! Open 364 days of the year.

Having walked along Sea Palling beach, whats better than to finish it off with a mug of decent tea and some fresh cooked donuts! its open 364 days a year and has a great selection of food and icecreams

Been coming here for years and will continue to. Great small, family run cafe and arcade, with the history of the floods to. Parents and sit and enjoy a cuppa and snack whilst the kids have fun in the arcade!

Good All round food nice portion size and price been using this place over 25 yrs .nothing is too much trouble

We love to pop into the cafe for a cuppa and a burger. The speciality burgers are particularly good...freshly cooked and stacked with delights such as mouthwatering coleslaw or tasty chilli. A good old fashioned experience with the seaside slot machines attached to the cafe.

Lovely stop on a cycling tour, right by the beach inside and outside seating, doughnuts made while you wait was delicious with soft ice cream.. A interesting gallery there of the flooding in 1953. The staff are friendly and the premises well kept. Would definitely return and they state open every day except Xmas day!

This is a nice clean friendly cafe. Very friendly staff nothing is too much for them. Dog friendly so coming off the beach it's a must to get a cuppa. Open 364 days a year. Excellent value for money. 5*

Once again we are glad to say no complaints, the site owners really do a good job to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable,the caravan comfortable and very clean.

the ideal place to have a snack after a day on the beach or just passing through ,my favourite is a boxed salad made to order with your choice mine is the prawns loads of it always fresh ,great staff quick service at a fair price .

Too bloke Charlie and his family good amusement arcade good burgers and hotdogs friendly and helpful

Popped in for an ice cream and left with a donut ice cream. It was delicious. I was served by Laurie, who was very helpful and pleasant. It’s a lovely little cafe, right by the beach. Dogs allowed inside, which is a bonus.

A lovely cafe serving just what you need after a nice long beach walk. We holiday here regularly and always make sure to stop and have a bag of hot donuts and a hot choc. Has a very handy watering station for the dogs too as well as a little nik nak shop

We had a lovely week in Sea Palling in Sept 2018 in a very comfortable caravan we took our 2 elderly daschunds and spent most if the week just walking on the beach Really relaxing We would have liked to have returned to this site again this year but my enquiries with regard to booking were met with quite rude and unhelpful replies Such a shame !

Lovely friendly cafe for hot chocolate n donuts. Have tried other places for donuts but nothing beats it like this. Highly recommend. Comfortable n relaxing with dogs. Beach very near as we normally go off peak time which is nice.

Convenient but felt a little tired. Only had coffee which was hot and average. Looked like it had lots of ice cream options and cakes but we did not try anything else. What I liked was it was dog friendly and a lovely watering station for dogs outside.

just popped in for a drink and decided on a burger too ... one of the best cheese burgers ever !!!! great quality meat, nice bun, tasty cheese and onions ... awesome ... there was only one staff member on duty (it was a freezing cold day) but she was working her socks off ... had to wait to be served but it was worth it ... the staff member was really apologetic about the wait and thanked me for waiting :-)

After walking my dogs along the beach on a freezing cold day, it was lovely to be able to sit in with my dogs and enjoy a cuppa. There were a few others with their dogs in there which made me feel at home. Nice friendly staff! Service was a little slow but didn’t stop us going back

You can eat in or take away. First time I've had one of their burgers and it was the best one I've ever tasted. Husband had bacon and egg bap and said is was so delicious. Also you have the amusement arcade attached as well, best one I've visited in Norfolk.

We've been staying in Sea Palling this weekend and its been crazy busy but each time we've been served with a smile and care and attention has been taken to my 6 year olds ice cream. As they are the only ice cream place in the area the staff must be busy all day every day, but each day we had lovely service. Plus the strawberry Mr Whipy is amazing!

Great little tea coffee place and somewhere to get something to eat. You can get ice creams and dougnuts as well. Staff are a bit disorganised and we're more interested in serving ice creams or dougnuts than anything else? Good value tho and what we had was very nice. Love the pictures on the walls.

We've been coming to sea palling twice a year for many years, but this year the coffee is absolutely disgusting, not only is it scolding hot, when you do get to taste it it taste horrible we look forward to a nice coffee after a walk on the beach but twice this week the coffee has be yuk, so we won't be going there again.

This is the second time I have visited Sandy Hills. Even though I only had a Cappuccino on both occasions I was very impressed at the standard of service. The weather was perfect so I enjoyed my drink outside at the picnic tables, this area was spotlessly clean. It was a pleasure to visit and I would not hesitate in recommending Sandy Hills to friends. Next time I will be trying the donuts!! with my coffee.

Staying in Sea palling for a week - we used Sandy Hills several times for our mid morning coffee and lunch snack. Very friendly service from family and other staff members. They all work so hard at this busy place - but always managed a smile!

We had sausage and onion in a hotdog roll and piping hot tea, followed by hot donuts. Friendly staff, very reasonable prices and very dog friendly. Would I eat in this café again? Yes I would

After our first visit here .....we always back sure we return every time we are in this part of the world. They do lovely donuts , and dogs are most welcome both inside and out. If you can filter out the assault on the senses of the arcade machines .......the photos on the wall of the horrendous flooding make interesting and poignant viewing.

we had donut sundae it was absolutely gorgeous the atmosphere was relaxing and very friendly, dogs are welcomed inside clean and very reasonably priced. Recommend.

Visited this café for ice creams and donuts over the Easter holidays. They were very busy and we had to queue for a few minutes but it was not surprising when you saw the delicious hot chocolates people were buying! everything we saw being taken to tables looked very nice. We ate ice creams which were very tasty and so are their donuts. Will come back again and try something new next time.

We live locally and come here at least a couple of times a month. Lovely food, friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend the BBQ Burger!!

Whether you want burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches or ice creams or hot drinks it's all very good, served quickly, staff friendly and helpful, dog friendly. Have visited numerous times and will definitely be visiting again.

Following a visit to the beach on a blustery and windy day, a hot drink was top of the list! Staff are very friendly and the food very good. The standard of cleanliness is excellent and dogs are allowed inside.