Tea & Times in Canterbury

We had a very good latte (we are experts ;) ) and perfect scones with cream and jam!!!

Excellent cafe with a great atmosphere. Top quality food and drink with usually something a little different available.

Great place just had a chai latte but would definitely go back for breakfast x

I went today for a lovely lunch with my family, 7 of us in total. Staff were attentive and friendly. Food was lovely, fresh and even made me poached eggs on toast (my favourite 😋)knowing it had gone 12pm and came very quickly. Its not run by untrained 15 year olds as another customers has stated which I think is extremely rude but a lovely group of young people. Everyone needs to start somewhere for there 1st job and some people are just miserable customers! We will be returning for more food and tea! 😃☕🫖🍞🥪

Wow, that was quite possibly the worst experience I've had at a cafe. Terrible customer service and unbelievably rude staff. From arriving at the cafe, we didn't feel welcome. The waitress didn't smile once and seemed completely uninterested. Once seated, we ordered tea and scones. Being in a tea house, we thought that the tea would come in a tea pot or at least with the milk being given separately. Instead, we received a couple of mugs of already made tea in well used chipped mugs. We asked if we could instead have the tea in teapots since we saw other customers with tea pots. They took the mugs away but the teapots never arrived. After 10 minutes, we went downstairs to pay and to ask for the tea to be taken off the bill because we never got it. Our waitress never apologised and was extremely rude and very argumentative. She said in future that we should specify exactly what we wanted. We said we probably won't be back and she said "good, I don't think you should come back". I've never experienced customer service like it to be honest. Overall this was a very disappointing and unpleasant experience and has really dampened our day.

Unbelievably bad customer service and mediocre food. We had had such a terrible experience today and will not be returning. I guess that's what you get when the place is ran by untrained 15 year olds. If I could give zero stars I would. The unfriendliness, intattentiveness and rudeness of the staff was something I have never come across anywhere before.

Slow , terrible service even when not busy. Take your business to one of the many nicer coffee and tea shops on the highstreet.

Received a phonecall from this café claiming to be my mobile service provider. 3/5 acting, nice enough attitude. Next time, please provide believable discounts (not a staggering 45%) for better outcomes.

I came in here with my family and was very disappointed. My nan ordered a scone which was rock hard and stale. We mentioned it to a staff member and we didn’t get any apology she was very rude and kept giving our table dirty looks. We did get a refund for the scone but how they dealt with everything else wasn’t very professional. We felt uncomfortable. Sandwiches were also ordered which were overly filled with mayo and the bacon was chewy. Overall wasn’t very happy with this experience. Wouldn’t recommend.

Really nice local environment and lovely cakes. We usually go there for coffee and the owner's homemade cake. The carrot spiced cake is great!

While I’ve only stepped in for tea (on several occasions), I love the cozy setup. It does get pretty loaded with dogs in here but it’s a nice option when it’s less busy to sit upstairs and feel time slip away with a nice cup of tea and something to read.

Great place for a sandwich and home made cake

Tea and Times. What can I say about this beautiful relaxed and very friendly cafe. Well firstly, The owners really have a fantastic and positive attitude with the customers. We had the full English Breakfast. Oh my God. It was exceptional. Everything tasted fresh with so much attention to detail. The eggs had that bold orange yolk and full of flavour, The sausage was fresh and perfectly seasoned ( not the cheap under cooked bland pork sausages we're all used to in cafes). The toast thick sliced with a generous spread of real butter. Tomatoes, although fried, tasted fresh and ripe. I know baked beans are just baked beans. But maybe these was something better, or was they just enhanced by the flavours around them. We didn't feel rushed, and everybody was so polite. We enjoyed our breakfast so much, we returned later for afternoon tea with fresh scones, jam and clotted cream. May I add the jam and clotted cream came in jars very generous portions. We would definitely visit again and thought you can not put a price on this sort of quality dining. Thank you very much!

Went in last weekend for a table for 2 (having eaten there before as food coffee been good). However got short shrift. Told no space even though at least 4 empty stools at the counter. No reserved signs. Asked why the empty stools and told again. We have no space... Won't rush back a 3rd time

This deserves a better rating overall than it has. Delicious food and coffee. Very popular on a Saturday at lunchtime.

Warm athmosphere, tasty pastries

Excellent Cafe for coffee or a meal. Breakfast really good. Lovely staff. Highly recommend.

Had a great lunch at Tea & Times! You can make any sandwich a jacket potato or bowl. My dirty chai was delicious. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There’s a great buzzing community atmosphere. Def recommend!

We stopped in there to grab a sandwich while we waited for our dog to finish his groom. A gentleman and his son moved seats so that we could sit at a table. The service was really good, friendly staff and I noticed they offer gluten free, that will come in handy next time I have my other son with me. The sandwich was freshly made, I had a BLT and the bacon was still warm. Next time, I may try some cake.

Very nice little place. The service and atmosphere were good. We ordered a couple of sandwiches and drinks. They were reasonably priced and excellent quality. The cakes looked lovely but we were too full after the sandwiches to try them. A good excuse to go back

I had the most DELICIOUS prawn salad in here. Such a warm and friendly atmosphere. The menu is great, so many choices! Love love love!!!

Tasty big breakfast. 3 sausages, 2 eggs, 2 rashers of bacon, tomato and beans. Tea not included in the price though. Only moan is the time taken to serve was greater than 30 mins.

Very nice and lovely food and staff are very polite and friendly

As soon as you walk in the music and staff are really welcoming. We ordered chicken & bacon sandwich & prawns with avocado..wow and what sandwiches they were! We intended trying some of the amazing cakes on offer but were too full! Highly recommend and shall return.

For the first time I stayed for lunch, jacket potato and coronation chicken. It was delicious, lovely flavours, oven baked potato with salad on the side. Really good value.

We had an excellent breakfast, served by attentive staff. Sadly had to mark it down, as it didn't advertise that dogs were allowed and my hubby's allergic to them.

Lovely quaint place for breakfast.

Called into this little jem. Polite and friendly staff with a nice atmosphere. Never mind all the lush other cakes just do the apple crumble cake with custard whipped in the middle ps don't share it with anyone tell them to get their own

Maybe u buy a swifter to clean little... So dusty and dirty .. service was good

Friendly staff, great chicken and avocado sandwich with a freshly squeezed orange juice😋 highly recommend 👍🏻

Great place for some healthy food plus they're dog friendly

Small place & slightly chaotic because of the size & and layout, but, nevertheless, okay for a quick break.

Loved this small cafe. Food and service were very good. Worth a visit. Conscientious staff.

Beautiful cosy interior. Polite staff and delicious food. The perfect lunch

Lovely coffee and great atmosphere

This place is great! Food is super good and staff are very friendly.

Would never spend this much on a sandwich but in the case you get what you pay for. Best sandwich I have ever had. Brie and bacon for me. Lovely atmosphere with a arty feel. Service was very slow but what the hell I was in no rush.. great little find recommended by my Animed customers round the corner..

Gorgeous old fashioned meeting place. It has wooden floors , window seats, a larger upstairs area with larger tables. Food is delicious, excellent sandwiches etc. Superb cakes that taste as good as they look! Today I had a lovely latte and a slice of Apple Crumble Cake......delicious!! I should have taken a photograph but I was too busy eating it...must go back again tomorrow and buy another slice so you can see what I mean, I will post a photo...lol. Another great bit.....you can take your well behaved dogs in here.....what more could you want....😊

Team and Time serves the best breakfast/brunch in Whitstable and the staff are always lovely and attentive! Nothing like a half-english after a park run on Saturday morning! The kids love their Nutella toast and milkshakes and my wife the scrambled eggs. Can get busy, but that should tell you it's worthwhile.

Nice venue, polite efficient staff-and they buttered my tea cake.

Tea and Times? That's it, we do want a cup of tea. So in we went. Very friendly staff. Upstairs we found this high seating bench, with a good view of all the other visitors. This establishment also serves European tea (bags on the side), yeah!! And we ordered scones. My oh my, the best scones we had during our one-week break in Kent, hands down. Not dry, tasteful, and with nice clotted cream and jam. Later that week we really craved for more scones, but all were a disappointment after the scones of Tea and Times. Be warned!

Nice scrambled eggs breakfast this time served with no fuss or delay.

Asked for a crab sandwich and the waitress told there was none. Then the lady next to me got a crab sandwich from another waitress after arriving after us, I asked later and they did have them. Asked for mayo and it never arrived. No offer to reduce the bill. Extra 1 star because the ham sandwich was nice.

I don't normally splurge £8 on a sandwich, but the sun went to my head. What would I get? Toppings scraped on and off, a limp piece of lettuce on supermarket bread? Hell no. A sandwich four adult fingers thick and absolutely worth every penny. Happy days indeed.

Been coming here for years and never had a bad experience. Food prepared Right in front of your eyes- no two sandwiches are the same but still know every time it’s going to be the best. We use this place for any situation- celebration ? Tea and times. Feeling sad? Tea and times. Hungover as hell? Tea and times. Highly recommend. Ps Apple crumble custard cake is something you need to experience.

Nice sarnie. Nice juice. Friendly staff. Place is a little cramped for my liking. But it’s whitstable. Seems the way here. But overall a good visit

Tea & Times seemed like the ideal place for a traditional English cuppa; this was definitely not the case! After a long wait, our two MUGS of tea were unceremoniously plonked down on our table (milk already added), as the waitress was passing to deliver food to another table. We couldn’t help but notice the mugs were dirty - dried tea stains around the handles rims etc. - disgusting, especially in times of COVID! This was our signal to leave! Upon telling a member of staff that this was totally unacceptable and unhygienic, she delicately pointed out that it was just that the tea had dribbled down the side of the mugs……………really? We’ve been around long enough to recognise a filthy dirty mug when we see one! We left tout de suite and found a much more hygienic establishment around the corner. AVOID!

First time we have visited. The place was reasonably busy and due to the restricted spacing in place due to Covid several persons had to be turned away, although staff would ring them if and when a space became available.The positives on this visit were. We were shown to a clean table. Our order was quickly taken by a very polite server and she was able to provide us some advice on the selection of cakes. The ginger cake was fantastic, just the right spicy kick of ginger. The coffee was delivered in a short amount of time. The quality of the coffee was also excellent.The negatives. Having placed the order we were served our coffee but there was no sign of the cake. In the end having waited 15/20 minutes we had to ask about the cake, which was then brought over. The staff appeared very disorganised with one member of staff seeming to be trying to show several what needed doing. The staff obviously needed extra training and organising. It was a shame because this let the visit down. With the quality of cake and coffee this could be an excellent place to visit.

Where to start?!We visited on the last Friday of half term. Whitstable was fairly busy but nothing like it would be during the warmer months.Our family of 4 were greeted with indifference. We asked if a table of 4 was available and were told to wait whilst they checked. Eventually, we were told that there were 4 stools available at a makeshift 'breakfast bar' upstairs. We were given a menu which was extremely limited for lunch - sandwiches, baked potatoes and the odd cake. We asked whether we could be moved to a table with proper chairs and were told that this would be possible once space became available. We placed our order.We had to wait nearly 45 minutes for our sandwiches to be delivered. The venue wasn't full and we heard a number of tables complaining about the delay. The sandwiches when they eventually arrived were OK. No garnish, no crisps etc. Literally just sandwiches. To be fair on the venue, the lunch did exactly what it said on the tin...but really?!What was really disappointing was the genuinely poor service. With numerous people leaving, others were offered a table and we were not moved as we were initially told we would be. On complaining, we were told that a table in the window was being cleared...only to be told a few minutes later that it had been reserved for someone else. Not exactly true. The waitresses friends had just walked in speculatively and they were given priority along with a different choice of food.We were then offered 2 tables of 2 but told that due to the COVID19 rules, we would not be able to move between tables - one of which had our children on it! When we paid, we received no acknowledgment - not even a smile.Honestly, as a seasoned traveller, I rarely feel the need to complain. This experience though made me wonder why this company is in the hospitality business. If you can't get staff that will engage in common decency with your customers and are unable to make basic food in under 30 mins or so, perhaps you should be doing something else. Very, very, disappointing.I should mention the venue. Quaint, reasonably clean and with potential. But without the (basic) service, it's not going to work. The recent reviews for Tea & Times speak for themselves. A message to the owners - sort it out!

Was going to have coffee & sandwich but passed on the food. Place is very shabby & grubby and that is in the part we could see. Sorry, won't be visiting again.

Just had coffees here but have to mention the cakes as they had a huge choice and other patrons were clearly enjoying them. Coffee was excellent. One sour note was the toilet - there was just the 1 and it was tiny with access very awkward as the door went right up against the toilet (porcelain) itself. That should really be addressed as it lets the place down. On the plus side, the decor and ambience were excellent.

Visited with my partner and Baby. Placed our order before we even knew there was seating available. What would we of down if we couldn’t find anywhere? Managed to sit upstairs. Staff all aren’t friendly and when you walk in you are ignored, it’s like no one wants to be bothered about serving you. Ordered 2 lattes and 2 sandwiches, sandwiches were delicious however the lattes tasted like they were out of a sachet. It’s a nice little place however it is in need of a good refurb as it’s very dirty and tired looking.

Popped in for a coffee on the off chance and was greeted by the loveliest of staff. Decent coffee and without a doubt award winning toast. Went back for half breakfast before headed home and it didn’t disappoint. The food is fab but without a doubt it is the staff that make this place what it is - amazing !

We are regular day trippers to Whitstable. We love to shop and eat in the independent places . At Tea & Times, we left unhappy because of the rude girls serving. No welcome, and ignored. The servers were huffing and puffing and rolling their eyes, rude and short. Our cakes were on the verge of stale, and over priced. Remember 'Beauty fades, dumb is forever', and learn some manners.

Popped in for a cup of tea with a friend and we were directed to a table in the window next to another couple of ladies who were finishing up some drinks. Hand Sanitiser was not available on the bar or upon entrance and none of the staff were wearing masks or gloves while serving. There was also no gap left between our tables, slightly worrying given current circumstances!

Tea and Times is a nice little cafe but not spectacular. I ordered a cup of tea which was brought upstairs to where we sat, the tea is a little overpriced for what you get - one cup with milk already added. A pot of tea with a separate jug of milk would be better so you can make it to how you prefer.The service could be slightly better, we ordered when we first went in rather than being able to sit down first, with the girl behind the counter telling us “I think there might be a seat upstairs” (it was full downstairs) which meant we would have been a bit stuck if there was no seating available upstairs. I think table service might work a little better or at least give you the chance to find a seat first before ordering.All in all a nice little cafe but not really special.

as we visited during COVID 19 pandemic the lack of track and trace let the place down and would prevent us visiting again. cakes were lovely though

After wondering around town , looking for a sandwich where "booking " was not needed , i went into T and T ..........4 girls hanging around bar , one eventually served us - nice choice of menu ....paid downstairs ....waited upstairs for a while .....the sandwiches came - nice but on plates with no garnish ...so lacking something - could have done with salad or crispsMain issue is how dirty the place is ...layers of dust on hanging pictures and shelves, dirty exposed cables ....it is on need of a good weekend clean and fresh lick of paint ...then would be back to its old self maybe the young staff don't know how to clean!!!

Just called in for a bite to eat at lunch time and as it was busy had high hope for our choice.We couldn't find a table initially but the staff wanted to take our order first before sitting down......didn't like the idea of that!!It was suggested we took the table in the window......two chairs and me perched on a window ledge!!We only ordered a mozzarella and tomato panini, a cold drink and two earl grey teas.....and was more expensive than Starbucks!! The two teas came in one pot which is obviously used for tea fod one!!! But its OK there is two teabags in it.....this resulted in an over brewed cup of tea that was far too dark for earl grey. So my wife could have two small cups I declined mine.......not that i would have enjoyed it.Then we waited......and waited......and waited for the panini!! When it came it was barely warm......and as the cheese was so thick in place it was cold and definitely not melted. This was only in one half.....as the other half was virtually empty. Very disappointing!!I thought Starbucks service was slow.....its excruciating here and more expensive. I for one will be avoiding this place.

Dropped into Tea and Times for a coffee and a snack and really liked the cool old time charm of this bar and cafe. Serving great teas and coffees you can also get a gin and Elton if with your slice of home made cake or a light snack. Limited seating downstairs but plenty upstairs this place plays great music so you can really chill out and relax. Also dog friendly

We were in Whitstable for the evening and decided to stop here for a coffee and a light bite to eat. We have been here many times before and it never lets us done. The coffee is great, the staff are friendly and the food tastes good - great combination.

Staff nice but dirty (food fat) on tables, squashed in and the brew was tasteless. First time in Whitstable, not that impressed but its winter.

Good range of warm drinks, cakes and hot food. Nice vibe. Very busy. Friendly service. We would happily return.

We have visited this place on a number of occasions when in the Whitstable area but unlikely to again. There are signs stating that diners should check with the staff if they have allergies. My wife is allergic to palm oil and rapeseed oil, so asked about the ingredients of the bread sold in this cafe. We were made to feel really uncomfortable for asking and the answer given was "I don't know off the top of my head". When we suggested to the staff that they could maybe call the bakery, they did so with great reluctance and still failed to answer our question. This should be information that the establishment should know without having to call anybody. When we mentioned we had eaten there before with no ill effects they felt that we *should be okay". A really stupid comment as the bakery may well have changed their recipe since our previous visit and had my wife eaten the bread she may have become ill. We managed to order something avoiding the bread which may have been perfectly fine but we could not take the risk. Food was okay and the cafe has a quite pleasant decor, but the prices were more akin to central London than Whitstable. I have little doubt that were we to visit again the staff would still not know the ingredients of their bread. This information should be readily available as a matter of course.

The cafe was in a bit of a mess when we entered. Our table was covered in crumbs and sticky stuff. None of the tables were being cleared of empty cups and plates either. I tried to order a sandwich and a fry up but was told they weren't doing fry ups that day. The man waiting in line behind me heard this and said loudly you're not doing fry ups?The owner then said they could do it for him because he was a regular. And I was standing right there having ordered one first! Not very impressed with the attitude. It was very rude. We didn't stay to eat.

Tea & Times is just lovely and I always enjoy a visit when back in Whitstable. Good snacks and outstanding cakes. Bustling and busy, it joins several good cafes now on Whitstable High Street. Well worth a visit.

Always really generous servings of cake, and excellent coffee. A place we found by accident but always return to on our visits to this beautiful little seaside town. Service is always friendly, and atmosphere is relaxed. A definite recommendation.

A typical english café near Whitstable seaside with a nice choice of cakes. An ideal location for a break at an affordable price.

Slow service. Coffee arrived and was half finished before the croissants and jam came. It all tasted fine although the coffee was very sharp.

Tea and Time has been in the centre of Whitstable for many years but its core values have not changed. Serve good food at reasonable prices. Do not rush the customers and provide wall space for local artists.

We had a coronation chicken sandwich on lovely seeded bread with a portion of chips both were excellent as was my wife's fresh orange juice and my decaf black coffee. A big well done to all

Made a last minute decision to visit Whitstable that morning as it was such a beautiful day and we fancied some lunch by the sea but stumbled upon this sandwich bar instead and glad we did. Hands down best sandwich I've ever eaten and the first fresh orange juice I've encountered where there wasn't one bit of pulp in it (that's a win for me). Friendly service with a smile, topped off with a slice of homemade piece of Victoria sponge - highly recommended!

I really enjoyed eating lunch here in a date. The staff were welcoming, the food was very tasty and the building has a lovely feel to it, both upstairs and downstairs.

My friend and I visited here yesterday for a coffee (tea for her) and cake on our visit to Whitstable.

Thrilled to introduce this cafe to my son who is thoroughly spoilt for choice in London.

Lovely sandwiches and home baked cakes plus cooked breakfasts, one of the best eateries in Whitstable, always a warm welcome

Have visited Tea and Times over the past couple of years as I love their amazing selection of freshly made delicious sandwiches (my fav is chicken, bacon and avocado). After having a terrible experience recently at another cafe in Whitstable where we had gone for breakfast we decided to try Tea and Times for breakfast. We were not disappointed nothing was too much trouble and I was able to order exactly what we fancied. Our breakfast came out in a timely fashion (even though they were really busy), and everything was perfect. Delicious sausages, perfect poached eggs accompanied by an oatmeal latte. Lovely atmosphere and the staff were very attentive and super polite. Definitely be returning and honestly if you haven’t been you must go!!

We were looking for a tea place with nice cakes. We walked past it but then found it via trip advisor. Nice atmosphere. Not a big selection of cakes but the two we had were fabulously moist.

Great place to drop in for breakfast or coffee & cake. Good selection of newspapers & magazines to read while you are there. Dog friendly which is a bonus.

Nice place, I love the idea of buying a newspaper or magazine and settling down to read it with a nice up of tea and cake, however it was very busy when my family visited and we had to squeeze into a tiny table with one of us sitting on the window ledge! Drinks came quickly, however we had to ask to check where our cakes were because they took so long to come. When they came there was mixed ratings, some in our group really enjoyed them whilst others didn't, the almond slice was very dry

Such a lovely atmosphere, clean, stylish, pleasant staff, good selection of drinks, lunches and cakes. More suited to adults than small children.

Friendly, quaint cafe, serving delicious, fresh sandwiches. There are other things available but I had crab and my husband had mackerel, washed down with local beer. Excellent!

I often pop in here after walking the dog,just to warm up,sample their great cake selection, and chill out out with some relaxing background music. On Wednesday, a apple, custard crumble cake was on offer, easily the best I've had there.Always a pleasure, never a chore, great staff,good service.

Went for Sunday breakfast- it was not too busy but we were rushed. The table we occupied was free but shortly after our food arrived we were told the table had been booked-news to us-but we still had time. We were just finishing- 10 minutes before they were due we were told that the party who had booked had arrived early. The clear message being to hurray up. The breakfast was ok but nothing special.

After having one of the best offerings of cheese on toast I felt I needed to comment.

We had a pleasant mid-afternoon visit, and were greeted by friendly staff and found seating upstairs with a street view. The food was ok but just average and unimaginative (both in terms of choice and presentation). The ground floor blackboard menu was the only menu, and we had to revisit it twice to order as it was not drawn to our attention before finding our seats upstairs. With so many other choice of eateries in town we’re not likely to revisit.

We went there to get out of the cold of Whitstable and we were not disappointed. I had a BLT and it was one of the best sandwiches I have ever had. Lovely bread, succulent bacon and plenty of mayo.

Good selection, lovely atmosphere. We had quite a long wait considering it was for sandwiches, bread was fresh as was the locally sourced mackerel.

Had another lovely coffee and chill in this lovely place, always friendly, great service, lovely fresh food and a lovely warm fire upstairs. Always love it here.

Stopped by for a quick lunch and was blown away by how good my crab sandwich was - probably the best I've ever eaten. Such a nice spot and the staff were very welcoming.

Come here regularly for work meetings and small networking breakfasts. Staff are always great and the food and coffee are fabulous. Being a locally run cafe it has a real welcome rather than a corporate manufactured one. I am sure you will enjoy your visit.

We had a lovely lunch here and our daughter was able to find something to eat which was a relief as she was trying to eat lactose free . We all tasted different teas and throughly enjoyed them as well . The baby was welcomed although we had to carry the buggy upstairs but that was a small price to pay for such a lovely lunch . We bought a piece of chocolate cake to take away and I keep badgering my husband to take me back for another pice as it was to die for .

The sandwiches here are truly wonderful, simple, fresh and of the highest quality. Fresh cakes are prepared every day and it is very friendly. The only frustration I have and this was the same as when I used to visit each week many years ago is the fact that space is limited and they seem quite happy for someone to come in, take up an entire table and cuddle a single coffee whilst they read for well over an hour whilst others leave because they can’t sit down as I witnessed today. This can’t be good for business but they are doing something right as I visited over 20 years ago !! In summary great simple food but probably not fulfilling its potential but there again, in this world this is part of the charm ! Well worth a visit to perhaps get a picnic to take on the beach.

Tea and Times is a friendly, welcoming cafe in the heart of Whitstable. We have visited many times and have never been let down. They do a great English breakfast cooked to perfection everytime, good tea and coffee, and their carrot and pineapple cake is lovely. This place is a must for us every time we visit the town.

Came here today for a light lunch, had the bacon and egg on brown bread. Was absolutely to die for. The staff are friendly and helpful too.

With everywhere else full, I ventured in here. A decent bar/cafe, nice scone and none coffee in a mug. Plenty of seating upstairs. Nothing special particularly but fine for a drink. Shabby chic decor. Toilets. Wifi. Friendly staff. Would return.

Lovely clean tea rooms, soft music, polite staff and the best Victoria sponge ever. Not a bad price, £5 for tea and cake and they had decaff and skimmed milk. Excellent.

There is a laid-back, welcoming feel about this café, that sense that everybody can pull up a seat and be treated with courtesy and respect. And even if you don't come back for a few days, or weeks, they remember your order and are unfailingly hospitable.

Came in here for lunch, specifically for the jacket potatoes, due to two of the party being gluten intolerant. The jacket potatoes were delicious and plentiful! The choice of fillings were vast! The coffees were also really nice! Definitely worth it.

Tea and Times is one of the oldest and best cafe in Whitstable. I get so sick of the DFLs (down from London) complaining about places like this. They ruin it for the locals as the DFLs are so rude and moany. Just go back to London. They’re always in rush and moan about slow service when they come to Whitstable. These are family run businesses! People moan about prices but Tea and Times produce is fresh, if you want cheap food go to spoons, I also love it there as I know I’m getting what I pay for. People moan about the prices of the Sandwiches but you’d be willing to pay extortionate prices for a tasteless starter in prezzo or any of these chain restaurants, willing to pay £6 for a piece of garlic bread or plate of mushrooms? So I recommend Tea and Times as it’s absolutely lovely in there, lovely family who run it and lovely food. You Londoners just need to realise this isn’t LONDON and stop annoying us locals.