Sunshine Folkestone Bistro in Shepway

We popped in for breakfast, unfortunately it was the last day in Folkestone to repeat the experience. A very beautiful, spacious place, delicious food with a perfect presentation. We left Folkestone with a pleasant taste 😋. I highly recommend.

A lovely discovery day 1 but day 2 not so good. I had breakfast and the food was cooked beautifully and with quality ingredients. Further, the kitchen amended the standard menu listing to what I wanted. Comfortable surrounds . Pleasant staff with largely good and speedy service. Given the table call buttons and waiting on service the 'welcome desk' is somewhat formal and unnecessary . Not the cheapest but I think with the positive experience largely appropriate ... It means it's a now and again treat rather than more regular. I will definitely be returning here. I did return the next day as it happened given I was so pleased. Alas the same breakfast was one poached egg and one tomato less than the day before. The manager did bring a second egg but was very reluctant and was abrasive rather than apologetic, suggesting I'd ordered extra the day before . Hopefully a one off blip as the food was again good and not a weights and measures issue. He then tried to charge me for the 2nd egg but finally gave in to just charging 30 p more for a one tomato less meal than yesterday ! I think they need to get their act together here as they turned a delighted returning customer into one that would consider twice about going a further time. My initial five stars across the board have been revised down.

We just wanted to make consumers aware and to be careful of vouchers being issued by sunshine. We arrived tonight wanting to use a voucher that had been bought as a gift for us to use in sunshine bistro bar and dining. When we went to use this we were told sorry you can only use this in the cafe. The voucher looks extremely similar to the cafe one and indeed we have seen the same staff in both establishments. We were told we couldn’t use the voucher and the waitress apologised that this wasn’t the only time this had occurred. Very disappointing and as a couple we wouldn’t spend £50 on breakfast! I think the cafe and bistro need to be very careful on the point of sale of these vouchers that people know they cannot use them in both restaurants.

It was very tasty 🤤 My steak tasted amazing 🤩 I have eaten this many times in different establishments, but in your establishment it was 10/10 Thank you ☺️

Always welcomed with a smile..Great food..cocktails and puds .Absolutely lovely restaurant for family gatherings ..or just for 2 service is excellent.

Menu is fairly priced and varied for all customers. Also food was fresh and generously portioned. 100% recommended restaurant!

I've been here before and liked it , so chose it to go for a birthday brunch. My eggs benedict arrived without the avocado garnish , even though I saw it on other dinner's plates , and sadly , the eggs were overdone , so no runny yolk. We didn't choose to complain , but when the waitress asked how the food was , I told her that the eggs were hard , she just walked off without acknowledgement. My friend asked for the bill and the manager then enquired after the meal and she told him that her meal was fine but mine was missing the avocado and the eggs were overdone. He didn't seem interested either. So sadly , I'm writing a review to give my feedback as it wasn't wanted at the time. We weren't making a fuss , we ate our meal and mentioned the issues only because we were asked. I thought that was the point of asking. A smile would have been nice, attitude goes a long way to making people feel welcome. It's a shame , because it has put us both off from going here again.

I've been here before , and the staff have always been great , but today was disappointed, mainly with the service, the staff couldn't even raise a smile. My eggs benedict arrived without the avocado relish and the eggs were solid. When the waitress cleared the plates she asked if everything was OK, but was so disinterested that she was walking away even as I was speaking to her. My friend asked the manager for the bill and he also enquired about the meal , she told him it was fine but there was an item missing from one plate and the eggs were overdone . Sadly , he was also disinterested. I didn't want to make a fuss as the food is usually very good , but they didn't want our feedback , and the attitude was very poor, so that's why I've written this review. It was a birthday brunch , but it felt very flat and unwelcoming, such a shame , as it has put us off from going back.

Friendly service, amazing food.

Absolutely amazing food excellent service

Very good food. Excellent service.

Very nice place to have breakfasts. Lots of things on the menu and great, clean environment to relax in. This is a great addition to the town.

A real experience: very good food and drinks at reasonable prices, magnificent interior and very friendly staff. Will be back on our next visit to Folkestone!

Had a lovely brunch with the family today, excellent service by Cara, highly recommend, very friendly and and don’t wait to be served. We got everything went wanted 👍 Full English and the Canadian breakfasts were lovely 😁

Just had a lovely lunch served by Kara. Eating out is not just the food its the experience and good staff make that experience. Thank you for both.

Everything was absolutely brilliant! The food was amazing and the milkshake was soooo delicious. Kara has been super friendly and we will certainly recommend this place if you are visiting Folkestone.

Popped in for a coffee earlier and was amazed by the efficient service from Kara, will defiantly be back for food looks delicious!!

Good food and great friendly staff

Kara gave us charming and perfect service. Good food and the best coffee

This place serves delicious food the waitress Kara is so attentive and remembers my order every time I go in. I would 100% recommend this for every meal all the food they serve is very tasty and the drinks are always spot on.

We had two adults in electric wheelchairs and they made space for us. Cara, the waitress, was friendly and efficient and the food was delicious. Fabulous experience.

Called in for a restorative cuppa. Nice decor and service. Ordered a cold drink and a leaf tea. My hopes were high ! I don't drink coffee ... but I am a serious tea drinker ! Pot arrived, complete with infuser. I let it brew. I like 'builders tea' .... nice and strong ! Unfortunately this leaf tea didn't achieve the ranks ..... The infuser was full of leaves.... really full, but the tea (for me) failed to achieve desired strength ... ended up with a pretty weak cuppa. Everything else was nice. Fancy call button system on the tables !

Incredible international breakfasts, huge range of options and stylish vibe - deffo the brekkie choice you wanna make!

Clean, quality food,excellent service.

Love love love this place. if you want a little fancy breakfast/lunch or dinner, it's a good place to come to. Reasonable prices for the whole experience, to be honest. Food is outstanding as well 😋

You can order anything off the menu and you'll have an amazing meal! Super tasty food.

This waitress paid for my flat white as I did not have enough for it and my meal and wouldn’t take any money for tip thank you

Lovely little bistro style restaurant that does a great breakfast We ate here for all 3 mornings of our stay. :)

Lovely atmosphere, staff are lovely very helpful food was amazing

Milkshakes are fantastic. Food lonely

Everything was great and amazing. Staff, food, environment just quality. Thank you Sunshine 👌🏽

Amazing service amazing food and atmoshphere the turkish pancakes are to die for!

A massive thank you to Adam who served us - we were celebrating our 20 year wedding anniversary experience in Folkestone. We stumbled across The Sunshine restaurant we were treated like royalty and pleasantly surprised with a smoking cocktail (buttery nipple) presentation was on point! We wish the company every success and will definitely return in the future….

Nice yummy traditional jacket potato 😋 and salad

Bland over priced food Server didn’t like the feedback he was given about the food.

For the price I was stunned at the quality of the food absolutely delicious. 5 stars will definitely be coming back.

Nice friendly staff and helpful. Nice food and drinks

We had a hotel without breakfast, so we looked for a place where we could get breakfast. And this place stood out in terms of appearance. We had a delicious meal here, we opted for the Canadian breakfast. Beautifully presented, tasty and great service. Highly recommended.

Best food I have had in a long time. After being on the road from southern France nothing could have been better. Had the spicy sausage and hummus followed by the Chicken shish. Every component of each dish was spot on. Highly recommend you visit for food. Cocktails looked good too!!

Such an unexpected delight, would definitely return.

Quite expensive for breakfast, food was ok. ..would try again for dinner.

Had a good time, the Hungarian waiter was very welcoming and professional.

Superb service ans fantastic food. Great selection of drinks too, well recommended

Lovely place, really good food and drink options.

Good breakfast, like the decor, staff friendly.

Had a fantastic lunch there today with 3 friends. They were busy yet the staff were still very attentive and polite. They have a good food menu and extensive drink menu. We loved the atmosphere, great vibe but still cosy. Most importantly the food was delicious! We can't wait to go back and try something else.

Went for my 60th birthday, staff were fab, as were the cocktails

I ordered a cheese and onion omelette on it's own and a glass of milk, and was shocked to receive a bill for £16:50, I suppose it was because it was in Folkestone!

My daughter and I popped in for an impromptu lunch on a Saturday, amazing food, lovely staff and reasonably priced. We will definitely be back.

Amazing food and its also big portions aswell, the staff are very lovely and polite, i would recommend going here such a beautiful restaurant to eat in

Best breakfast around service was spot on friendly and helpful young lady good hot chocolate aswell.

A great breakfast served with a smile. Lovely happy staff

Everything was very consistent, good food and pleasant service

We had an excellent early dinner here - note that they close at 1900 except on Friday and Saturday when they close at 2200. Excellent service, with a bell on each table which can be used to call a staff member. There is an extensive menu; we had chicken dishes with generous portions, good presentation and sides included in the dish. There is seating inside and outside.

Lovely atmosphere, good food and fast service.

What a great place, we arrived here for lush and without a booking. The staff were so great and the food was so so good. I had the Turkish breakfast with some additional spicy gourmet chips, the food amount and quality was stunning, Lovely lovely place, highly recommended

Great food, lovely cold pint of Efes and a very relaxed atmosphere

popped for lunch last week ....... delighted to discovered a place that make amazing pancakes like the morning glory ones ...... atmosphere was great, no complaints about the staff either..... lady with red hair(?) was extremely friendly and helpful with explaining me; ..... if ever come back in folkestone .... bring family along too

I came in for a hot sweet little breakfast and to my surprise I was met with the most authentic, inspiring, amazing service I have ever received in a restaurant experience. My waitress (Lady Alaunya I think) delivered service with the loveliest smile I have ever seen, she made me feel so welcome and at peace with my meal. Honestly would recommend this place to anyone and everyone if they would like to experience the best waitress and food and drinks on earth. You will be seeing me again very soon! x

Has this restaurant got new owners/management? I went in twice today. The service was ok ish the first time . The second time, around 3 this afternoon the service was poor. Staff pottered about like they were browsing at a boot fare until l rang the bell so l and my daughter in law could order, we eventually got our drinks . Then when ready to leave, 3 members of staff looked at me when l was standing at the counter waiting to pay but carried on chatting and ignored me . I am a cafe owner myself and would never treat my customers the same way. The people who were there until recently were first class when it came to service. The same can’t be said about the new staff

Tasty food and cocktails, perfect service, and amazing atmosphere

Popular place to eat throughout the day! Great range of breakfast options to suit all types of eaters. All cooked well and delicious (especially the hash browns). Friendly staff and quick table service due to the buttons on the tables.

What a little gem in Folkestone. Amazing service and food choices. Fast service and delicious well presented menu - definitely be back. Something for everyone

Only had coffee outside but have eaten here twice before. Very good quality food and fair prices, Polite staff

Great atmosphere, lovely staff and the food is amazing!

Best restaurant in Folkestone! Amazing cocktails & food I will be coming back regularly.

Fantastic place to eat. Fabulous menu. Quick service. Packed with customers so knew it'd b good. Food was delicious! Definitely recommend!

Excellent food and excellent staff!!!

Spacious, modern, friendly place, fast service. The personality is kind and polite. The food is delicious. The drink selection is plentiful and extremely delicious. I can only recommend it to everyone, let it be a day-starting coffee, tea with a delicious breakfast/ quick lunch or a delicious dinner with a tasty cocktail, wine, beer.. you will not be disappointed. I will definitely come back.

Had a lovely evening here at Sunshine. Staff were polite and quick service. Definitely will be back

Went in there with a few friends for cocktails on Saturday, it was busy, lots of familys and friends eating. I explained we were just after drinks and was told, not a problem. Showed to our seats and given a drinks menu, the choice is well thought out and plentiful, the young lady (Alanya, I believe) who was serving us was extremely polite, very friendly and couldn't be more helpful. We had our last cocktails served on a tray of smoking ice (I think) absolutely wonderful day and made very to feel special. Well done Sunshine Cafe, we shall be returning!

Sunshine Bistro is one of my most favourite places to go for both food and cocktails. They have an extensive cocktail menu, decent offers on and the food is just so incredible and delicious. Great quality and atmosphere and the servers are always polite. Today we were served by Adam and he was wonderfully helpful and friendly.

Food was cold took 30 mins to come and drinks came 10 mins after food

It was very busy but as it should be! The food was great and the staff were very friendly

Lovely service. Nice atmosphere

Had a lovely meal. Our waiter Sir Adam was brilliant. Nothing was too much and our glasses were never empty for too long. Thank you so much

Adam was a great waiter glasses always full food was lovely 10/10 super quick service too

One of my favourite places in Folkestone

A very atmospheric place, nice and cozy. We ordered a burger, but unfortunately it was dry and overcooked, the fries were fresh, as was the coleslaw. The chicken nuggets were of low quality and from frozen. The toast was very tasty. Owner very friendly😉 thank you for milkshake. Definitely we will be back and try more...

Came here with my friend for some cocktails and I am definitely coming back the best cocktails in Folkestone highly recommend the staffs are also so helpful and friendly it’s a great restaurant

Amazing food, good prices and a really nice set up in the restaurant. Staff were really friendly too.

We only had snacks and drinks but the waitress was absolutely charming and sweet food was ok but a little bit overpriced the drinks were great fun love the cups

Lovely cafe for breakfast with lots of interesting choices and if you're into pancakes for breakfast there are savoury and sweet options to choose from.

Not many nice modern places around kent with good food. This is a 💎

A lovely and warm venue with a great atmosphere and fantastic service by excellent staff

We’ve visited a number of times. Breakfasts are always good, burgers not so good as they were dry and not particularly flavourful. Cocktails are always great, also recommend their happy hours deals on food and drink

Our first visit. The food we had was lovely and good coffee. The atmosphere is very relaxed the service is polite and pleasant. Will be returning to try something else on their menu. It also seems very popular with regular customers.

Visited last night and can honestly say everything was spot on...kids loved pressing the bell when we needed anything...such a nice touch rather than having to look around for a waiters attention continuously. The food was beautiful, well cooked, hot and so tasty. Best meal I've had in folkestone in a very very long time

Popped in for breakfast with my two children as the eldest (5) wanted fluffy pancakes for breakfast. We both had pancakes and they were awesome. The coffee here too was really good! Staff are very friendly, welcoming and attentive. Highly recommend

Great food, excellent service, warm ambience x

Had a sausage sandwich for breakfast which was yummy.

Lovely atmosphere, attentive staff and good food. The cocktails are fab.

The waiters are so kind and deserve a raise for their amazing service, I had the beef burger and it blew my socks off!! The presentation was so fun, and the cutlery was very satisfying

Great food, great staff, great place,WILL be returning

The food was 😍 it looked apatizing and tasted extremely good, people come to you instantly but atmosphere was a bit bad but still recommend this place!

Why is it so crowded??? O. White, its half term! So, this myth of everyone bring sooo poor? Well, this place was packed and...we had to wait for a table! Once sat on their lovely banquettes we were home and dry ...and warm and happy. The Folkestone Sunshine caff is ace. Roll on the END of half term.

Lovely restaurant with lovely staff and food was amazing..I can highly recommend. When I will come back from Cardiff I will visit restaurant for sure again

Food was ok, very busy but was disappointed, I was charged £3.40 for half an Effes when I saw on the menu after it’s £5.50 for a pint.

Very nice food. Reasonable price

Came here for breakfast, and the food, service and general atmosphere was excellent, one of the best places in Folkestone without a doubt