Strand Street Kitchen in Dover

Went for breakfast, lovely coffee but let down by overcooked fried egg, sausage was tasty but again overcooked making it very hard on the outside. Mushrooms v greasy and bacon super salty. I did get another fried egg which was cooked perfectly but for £11 it was poor value for money. I wouldn’t return if in sandwich again.

I last came here with my late husband last year it was much better then well managed and food well prepared and cooked properly today I came back and the new team was very poor the new chef didn’t cook the eggs properly half raw inside the poached eggs the new manager didn’t seem to care but another member of the team was happy to help I also saw another customer who had the same issue I had with the eggs I don’t think I be coming back anytime sooner I even felt sick later cos of the half raw eggs hope the other customer was ok too

Looks inviting so we popped in for a quick lunch. Friendly staff, though harassed, seemed in a hurry which was odd as we had to wait a while for the food. Lucky it was a quiet Sunday . Small things irk, no serviettes with cutlery, ran out of brown bread, the food is good, just needs a small amount of time management.

Great place for lunch, the outdoor space is good. Varied menu choice and great service. Nice decor and comfortable seating.

We went twice for breakfast because it was so good. Really fresh and tasty Gluten free and vegetarian well catered for We also went back in the evening for wine and it was transformed into a lovely wine bar.

A lovely coffee shop and wine bar in the evenings. We were staying on Strand Street near the Kitchen. We had cream tea one cool afternoon. Delicious warm scones fresh from the oven! Cosy indoor seating. We had lunch there a few times in their lovely courtyard. Excellent sandwiches and beer. They helped us with a birthday cake which was fabulous with wine later in the evening.

We tried this place out at the weekend after visiting for a long dog walk. The staff gave us a fresh bowl of water for the dog and we had a delicious brunch (nothing pretentious - great portion sizes and delicious hearty food) great menu and the best coffee frappe I have ever had, I hope to go back again just for that! We sat outside and it was a nice relaxed atmosphere.

Ive recently moved to sandwich and over the past months of being here I always come to strand street kitchen and bar and I’ve had no problems at all the food is fantastic the drinks are amazing especially the baileys hot chocolate in the cold winter days and the wine choices are amazing too the staff are friendly they do the very best so please ignore all the negative reviews they just don’t understand how hard the staff work tirelessly from opening till closing i highly recommend this place and I will always be coming here and I’m forever thankful for the service they provide on every visit here

From serving one of the best breakfasts in town, this place has massively disappointed in the last two visits. It’s not the cheapest place and the quality has gone right down - so much so that I had ‘charcoal’ bacon today hidden in my burger. Disgusting. When I mentioned it to the staff whilst paying there was absolutely no gesture to compensate me and I was still charged the full price. Such a shame. The mayo I asked for never arrived either, and there was no salt on the table either. I won’t be risking a third bad meal there.

Saturday Brunch. Ordered at the window and needed to chase because of wait for drinks. Moved inside because the weather changed. We waited 1 hour and 1 minute for our light breakfast and poached eggs to arrive. Only waited because I had paid up front. Would have been long gone if not. Light breakfast: sausage overcooked and dry. Plate awash with beans which was not welcome. Eggs okay. £27 for 2 coffees. Eggs Benedict and light breakfast. 1 hour 1 minute wait. Not good. Will not be returning. Questioned why we had the awful wait, was told that loads of people arrived and put their order in together.

I chose sausage egg and chips which when priced individually came to £8.50 which corresponds to the cost of their breakfast offerings , I was charged £11.50 the price of a todays special . when I queried the price I was advised the price had been chechecked and it was correct. The sausages had been re heated and had that typical hard crust achieved by reheating in a deep fryer. The tea was very weak so much so it was transparent. If this is your chosen eatery be careful what you order and what you are charged.

What a fab place for lunch!! We sat outside in the sun at one of the spacious, clean tables. My son wanted a plain sandwich which the staff were more than happy to make and the milkshake was amazing! Food came out relatively quickly and was delicious and excellent value for money. We will be back for sure!!

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful Sunday brunch with our two young adult daughters. We all chose a different dish, all of them great. I had smashed avocado on sourdough with perfectly done poached eggs served with a wonderful slightly sweet chilli jam, which was a delicious accompaniment. Other good vegetarian options too. We were served by a friendly young staff member who gave us very efficient service without being rushed. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend eating here. Oh, and the various flavoured hot chocolates were a definite bonus!

Excellent place to enjoy a drink, snack or lunch . It was very clean and staff were vey welcoming. Food was very good and well priced

An excellent breakfast as always, a great cosy atmosphere and lovely, friendly staff. Highly recommended for food or just a cuppa.

Delicious lunch served by two lovely members of staff Dianne and Maggi. Really good value, nothing too much trouble, great atmosphere and dog friendly too. Highly recommended. Thanks team

I attended this morning with my wife and young daughter for breakfast. I ordered a full English and it was probably one of the best tasting breakfasts I've had in a long time. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. The establishment itself felt warm, cosy and had a lovely atmosphere. I definitely rate this place as a must visit 10/10! Looking forward to my next visit. Thank you.

Very welcoming, great service. Cheese scone was awful, it was a sweet scone with cheese out on topped then melted. Cakes were lovely. Price is good.

Very nice atmosphere. Staff were welcoming on arrival and gave good table service. The food was excellent and the latte’s were tasty. Thanks for making us feel so welcome.

Came in early this week for breakfast with my family and was dubious about what options would be available to my Mum and I as one of us are Vegetarian & the other Vegan! To our surprise they could not only cater to our dietary needs but had a breakfast for each of us on as a regular menu item! ☺️ Very inclusive, especially around Sandwich as not too many places offer this! Our food came out hot, tasted delicious and server's were accommodating & friendly. Will definitely be returning, and recommending to friends! Wished I'd snapped a photo but we couldn't resist digging straight in. Thank you Strand Street! 👏

Popped in for a coffee but when we saw the the breakfast on the table next to us we couldn’t resist, we both went for a light english, it was delicious we asked the young lady who served us where the sausages come from as they were amazing and were pleased to hear they when from a local butchers and that all of there bread came from a local baker. We will definitely be back again next week. Well done !

Lovely food, lovely staff, great coffee, relaxing and classy surroundings and great value for money - what more could you ask for? We’ll be back!

My partner and I wanted a relaxing casual breakfast but this experience was nothing like it. The 'plant based' breakfast is what my partner ordered. We asked to order coffee when the food arrived. The wait for the food to arrive was unacceptably long, but, eventually, two plates arrived and we ordered coffee. When my partner looked at her plate she saw that the full meat breakfast had been served. She picked up the plate and gave it to the assistant. Had I not also returned my plate, I would have been left to eat my meal while my partner looked on and then the reverse would have happened once her food arrived. We had another wait and two plates came. In the meantime, we were told that the coffee was on the house and invited to order more when the food made its second appearance. When we came to pay, we found that the second coffee order had been charged for, so we were no better off. My partner's 'plant based' breakfast came with, by default it seems, butter. When challenged the server said that vegetarians eat butter. She could not understand that 'plant based' means no animal products. The logic is baffling since there is a one pound charge for an egg to supplement the p-b plate. S vegans don't eat hen products but do eat cow products. I used the WC as we arrived. The paper towel dispenser was empty. I mentioned this to staff. While we were wating for the second delivery, my partner used the WC. The dispenser was still empty. This was, again. reported, but there was still an absence of towels when the facility was used at the end of our visit. Shouldn't the WC be checked as part of the pre-opening routine? We gained the impression that the place was being run by a bunch of teenagers with no adult supervision.

This was a disappointing meal. Had the poached eggs with avocado- which would have been ok but were smothered with a garlicky chilli jam. Ok so the jam was in the menu but had expected it on the side so could be left. Disgusting stuff so decided on a piece of the coffee and walnut cake to take the taste away. It looked delicious with a butter icing filling between the slices. But this filling was just for outward show- once the cake was on the plate it was clear that the filling was only on the outside - not extending all through the slice. Walnuts on top but no icing there either so the whole thing was dry and difficult to eat. Pity. Coffee was good though.

Lovely café, fav spot for a fry up in Sandwich, always so good, lady that runs it really kind as well

We had a fantastic breakfast last saturday, great food ,very nice people working and the interior design is Lively. A rainy day became sunny inhere

I came here one day during the summer holidays for lunch and it was amazing! Firstly, the staff were so friendly and helpful, I had come by myself and they made me feel very welcome. The food was delicious and there was a huge choice on offer! I went for the chicken wrap, which was lovely & will definitely be back to try their other food options. At the end of my visit I decided to try one of their milkshakes and I’m so glad I did! :) The cafe is clean, has seats both inside and out (which was perfect in the warm weather) and has a family-friendly atmosphere. Overall, I had a fantastic experience and would highly recommend going there!

A cafe with kerb appeal. We sat in the garden with our dog. I have to start with a few negatives….my jacket potato with tuna & cheese was really cold. I know I could have mentioned this at the time but anyone could see from the solid non melting grated cheese that something was up. The potato was very very well done so I don’t think another blitz would have helped. Also, is it just me or should a panini always be toasted or pressed??? It didn’t say it would be but isn’t a tuna & cheese panini usually served hot? On a positive note the coffees were nice and the young lady that served us was very friendly.

My wife and I had 2 sandwiches 1 was bacon, brie and cranberry and the other was tuna mayo. We waited 10 mins to be served initially with a miserable waitress and our food took 35 minutes to arrive, my bacon was cold, the cheese tasted odd, the bread on the tuna sandwich was dry and old, we had orange juice and fanta and luckily they were both ok. It was dirty in there the tables and floors needed cleaning and people were having to wait a long time for food. I dont know how you got your 5* hygiene rating and follow Food Standard Agency Guidelines for storage and cleaning, cause this is not the case. We only use fresh, locally sourced ingredients where possible (not at all) and have a great reputation with many return customers - I doubt many return. Such a shame would defiantly not recommend.

Nipped in for a bite to eat when I was visiting a friend. Had a fantastic meal and great coffee! My food looked amazing and tasted great- wish I’d taken a picture to share on here! The staff were friendly and polite. Definitely worth a visit - we shall be returning next time I’m in town via my friend :-)

I have never left a bad review before but feel that future customers should be aware. My wife and I visited yesterday, late Sunday afternoon and both had breakfasts. A few hours later we became extremely unwell with what we believe to be food poisoning. We had only eaten a banana all day so know it has got to be the food from this establishment. On returning from the toilet, the kitchen did look quite grubby and the food in the glass counter looked stale and I’m sure I could see mould on some of the food. There were two girls working who didn’t wear aprons and looked a little unkempt. One smelt of nicotine and the other who was very young indeed had a very negative attitude and obviously didn’t want to be there or like her job and was somewhat rude. We are still unwell and if we are no better by tomorrow, we will consider reporting this.

On a regular trip to see family I usually stop in at the strand street kitchen, I was especially excited as I’ve been made aware that it’s come under new management. Upon arrival I was given my usual warm welcome by the ladies. I was pleasantly surprised by some changes made to the menu as it hasn’t had much change over the years. I ordered a refreshing lemonade which came in a lovely decorated glass and our granddaughter ordered an ice coffee which she said was delicious (maybe even better than bigger chains). My food arrived in a timely fashion and the presentation was immaculate, our granddaughter ordered the halloumi dish which she was more than pleased with. Service and atmosphere amazing as usual they are always happy to help with anything from a napkin to directions. I am new to this reviewing business but this place definitely deserves it, we will all be back for more.

Recently treated my family to lunch at my local sweet little cafe in sandwich ,the food was lovely and the staff were fab, so polite and attentive, it's so refreshing to see the new generation thriving in small businesses these days, such lovely young women to speak to. I asked for extra sour dough toast to which the young lady happily obliged and brought to me a few mins later however, it wasn't needed as the portion size was perfect. My family and I found the food top quality and will be bringing them again, I often pop in for coffee which is always satisfying,very rich and punchy just what I need for a long family outing. I've given this cafe a 5 star rating only because it doesn't give the option of more.

Having visited the strand street kitchen many times before, we thought that we would give it a try today ( Wednesday) being under new ownership. Unfortunately, it was a complete disappointment and was not near as good as it was before. I had a breakfast which was very greasy and some of it was totally inedible and the produce not as good as before. my friend had scrambled eggs on toast with smoked salmon and her portion size was very small and stingy and she only received one piece of toast, although it was sour dough, it was no where as good and she was still hungry. The coffee also was different and was not very nice at all and we didn’t drink it. The place seems to now be run by a load of youngsters and a dark haired girl was larking about with the boys in the kitchen. We could also see one of the boys smoking by the kitchen door and the kitchen didn’t look very clean, which really put us off. It really lacks the care and attention to detail that it had before and there was no manager or adult in sight which was such a shame as we would always be asked if everything was ok and often see the old owner. Instead we were not even asked how things were. Such a shame this place has gone down hill. It really was a lovely place to visit but do not think we will return.