The Boat House in Shepway

Ideally situated little cafe - Hot chocolate super sweet but otherwise nice coffees and teas. Lovely view of the sea at Sandgate.

Great place to stop if walking along the beach path. Covid queue procedure in place. Distanced tables and a young lady wiping tables down . Decent coffee served. There us a lovely view towards Dungeness in one direction and Folkestone the other. Situated at the rear of The Ship Inn if travelling along Sandgate High Street.

Went here on recommendation and whilst the coffee and cakes were OK we were concerned that although there were numerous signs in respect of new regulations, none of the tables or chairs were wiped down with anti bac at all while we were there and the tables were very sticky. Hopefully this was just an oversight.

Stopped here for coffee and bacon rolls. View is stunning right on seafront. Very busy, good social distancing and COVID procedures. Bit of a wait for rolls but worth every minute, freshly cooked smoked bacon, lovely rolls and good salad selection. Coffee good as well.

Stopped several times here for coffee and to enjoy the view. Pleasant service and good coffee and ice cream.

Beautiful spot, right next to the beach. Lovely to be out in the fresh sea air even on a misty December day especially with the blankets provided and amazing hot pebbles to warm our hands on. Friendly and thoughtful service and a nice treat to find our roll came with a little bit more.

We were having a drive around the south Kent coast and walks along beaches with our dog. This cafe is right on the beach with fabulous views of France. We stopped for a coffee and we both had a 'Croque Monsieur' (£6.20) and they were delicious. The staff were very friendly and in spite of being very busy, we were served quickly.It really is a lovely place to stop for food on a sunny late October day. We would certainly visit again.

I cannot think of any way this business could be improved. They have tasty, reasonably priced food including gluten free options. They are in a perfect location on the promenade and cater for walkers, cyclists and dog owners. They have made a wooden cabin with a few tables and chairs into an attractive and welcoming environment. There are thoughtful touches such as blankets and sunglasses to borrow. On a sunny day it feels like sitting by the Mediterranean without the hassle of the journey.

I went there yesterday. Amazing views of France. Could clearly see Boulounge and Wimereaux. Also towards Dungeness and Romney Marsh. Nice coffee and bacon roll. Would go again. The also have binoculars!

Came here today had vegan hot dog and coffee all the food was great would recommend this places.and and nices walk along the beach .

Great family run little coffee bar on the sea wall . Only a dozen or so seats so fills up quickly. Selection of hot and cold drinks and lite lunches . Reasonably priced and good quality. Lovely spot on a good weather day .

Good food, absolutely charming qwner and staff, very welcoming to all, clean, fresh cooked food, service always with a smile, fantastic location

Our favorite cafe by the sea. Always lovely coffee and love the vegetarian blt. All cooked fresh and served with a smile 😊

Great location right by the beach. We just went for coffee and a cake - both were excellent. Really friendly guys served us and even warned us that the wind would blow the froth off our coffees! Food smell was great and looked very tasty!

They appear to think of everything at the Boat House - emergency sunglssses, blankets for windy weather, spare poo bags for those little blighters, as well as water bowls. So thoughtful - oh and the foods not bad either

We stumbled over this little gem near the end of a long group cycle ride. We were delighted with the friendly service, good selection of lunch options, and perfect location right on the cycle path at the seaside. The greek salad was fresh and a good size, the smoked mackerel and smoked haddock rolls were both very nice. Coffee was also good and service efficient despite quite a busy time. A great place for a drink or light meal on a sunny day!

Great brunch at the boat house on thursday - a little windy but with a vista like this - it made it all go away - we will be visiting again on one of angies rare days off

On a visit to Sandgate you could be forgiven for just wandering along the high street and thinking "that's it".

After reading such good reviews I thought I’d visit for myself and I certainly wasn’t disappointed. A real little gem, staff so caring and really helpful, nothing was too much trouble. Wish there were more places like this. Even better such a lovely view.

Every time we visit this cafe is a pleasure, friendly service good quality hot drinks, a definite stop on our cycle rides for a welcome coffee or hot chocolate. Also some tasty snacks. Well worth locking for on the promenade at Sandgate.

David and his team open the Boat House on any possible day they can as this is purely an outside space! However even if the weather is a bit cold they cater for this by providing blankets, hot stones, hot water bottles and umberellas! Sunglasses are available when the sun shines! You feel welcome whatever the weather and this must be the only review site I have ever seen with no negative remarks whatsoever...this must be a record that they please everyone! Certainly a pleasure to sit overlooking the sea! Dogs are caterd for as well!!

Perfect spot .... great service .... good food ... biscuits for the dogs ..... what could be better on your morning walk and you get this view !!!

Visited here with a dozen friends. What a great find. Great service and lots of extra touches that brings it above the rest. We just stopped for a coffee and break so can’t talk about the food but loved the time that we spent there.

Great little venue right on the promenade Good selection of snacks and drinks Be warned it does get busy on a nice day Well worth a visit

On a miserable March day this was just what we needed: a lovely welcome and some good food. Home made tomato soup really hit the spot - properly seasoned and tasty - and husband's seafood linguine went down well too.

It was the bit where, having put a perfect BLT roll in front of me, the guy who brought it produced a dinky bottle of brown sauce from a pocket. Good food, with kindness and a smile, and they think of everything. Couldn't imagine anything better, sitting by the sea on a sunny day. One not to miss.

Decent breakfast butties; bacon and hot smoked mackerel with horseradish. The coffee was good and a nice range of cakes and pastries. Wanted a breakfast juice, had to make do with cartons... water for the dog. Nice, busy place to sit and watch the world roll by.

Eating at this perfect place after our run along the sea front made our day. Lovely friendly staff and delicious food make this a gem in its own right but add in all the thoughtful touches such as daffodils on table, rugs, spare sunglasses to avoid the sun’s glare and you have a fabulous spot well worth a visit. We will be back. Thank you.

Good cafe food, great service, great location. The hot stones to hold on a cold day a special touch.

This has got to be the friendliest cafe in Britain. It not only offers great food and drinks, but sunglasses and binoculars to borrow. I was even loaned a hot rock to hold to warm my hands. Great view of the beach and sea too.

Once again , great food good service and friendly chat ! What more can you ask for ! Have a nice walk along the seafront and finish with a bite to eat !

We came across this cafe as we walked along the esplanade on a chilly December afternoon, and stopped for a coffee. The coffee was full of flavour. A wonderful touch was when the owner came over and gave me a hot blue stone to warm my hands. What a fantastic touch.

Perfect coffee stop to sit and watch the ships and people go by especially on a sunny day. Good coffee, good cheerful service, definitely a place to visit again

Tables on the esplanade - just perfect for sunny days, or any day really, as looking out to sea is relaxing no matter what the weather. Perfect stop if you want a coffee and to relax for an hour. They also do basic food such as bacon rolls, salads, soup - limited choice but all good quality. Service is very friendly - they provide blankets for cold days and spare sun-glasses for sunny ones - a real local gem.

What a lovely spot. Yummy food, good coffee and friendly vibe. It is a relaxed place for a leisurely lunch. I really enjoyed my brie and bacon baguette. The cake was good too. Highly recommend.

Great cafe for a coffee by the sea. Verty friendly service and good value. Snacks are excellent too. Would have been 5 stars - the coffee was good whilst not quite making perfect. On the list to do again for sure......everything else is a 5.

Can't beat breakfast in this spot - friendly service and great quality. Perfect stop when out getting some exercise, or walking the dog on the front at Sandgate.

It was a lovely Autumn sunny morning so the perfect place to take a break for a coffee. They have thought of everything- even down to spare sunglasses. The coffee is good value.

Cafe seating on the promenade with every little detail catered for - help yourself to the loan of a cosy blanket, the reading glasses, some sun cream or even a doggie poo bag if you need it.

I love The Boat House. My husband and I walked past this lovely place 18months plus ago. We saw the the Doggy 99s sign and said we’ll bring Lilydog. She didn’t even exist then not even in her daddy’s eye.

We have walked along the beach path many times but always failed to stop here. Well we decided to put that right. A very busy venue, we had a coffee and a slice of lemon drizzle cake each.We had to walk to a bench to get seated as all of the tables were occupied! Lovely cake and delicious coffee. The view from here is fantastic whatever the weather. Great friendly service. We shall return.

So amazing to have such a great view to have a coffee, food or ice cream. Great for a sunny day to sit and relax. A wonderful little place.

The beach hut, was a complete surprise to find on our walk from Hythe to Sandgate, it is a little gem of a place.

we planned to visit the boat house cafe as it was such a glorious day - we have never been there before as we are so busy in our own business - but what a fantastic venue and location - right on the sea front with a vista to die for - we was introduced to the owner (david) who actually never stops at all - had really nice food and drinks and decided that this is where we will bring our family and friends the following day - a great day was had by all and will deffo be coming back again - thank you

Walking between Folkestone and Sandgate recently we came across this lovely little cafe right on the Seafront. It had lots of little white tables set out with a vase of flowers on each one. The owner had even supplied blankets on the backs of each chair should you require one. It was very busy with lots of people enjoying the fresh sea air. We ordered bacon rolls and tea and coffee which was all good. A lovely place to sit and enjoy the sea view.

Found The Boat House by accident a few weeks ago whilst visiting in Sandgate, and in that time of just a few weeks, have already been back about 5 times!

I went for a long walk today with my mother and then realised I'd lost my bank card on my way, I knew my card number and asked if I could possibly pay giving my details and the very kind owner said don't worry just pay next time, who does that these days? I was given my two lovely good quality coffee's with an amazing view, and even had sun glasses to borrow if we didn't have any and binoculars if required too, lovely place, will most definitely be going back. 10/10. P.s I'll be going back tomorrow to pay my outstanding tab, and obviously have a coffee and a bite whilst I'm there the food looked amazing too :) MASSIVE thank you Davis keep up the good work.

The Boat House pop-up café is a great place to stop for a refreshing drink, mug of coffee or snack along Sandgate's lovely level promenade. Prices are good, service is very good and you're right on the clean pebble beachfront. The queue for counter service is sometimes too long but on a calm sunny day there's nowhere better to sit and watch the cyclists, walkers - and Channel ships - move by.

What a beautiful place , fantastic views of the beach and wonderful staff so friendly. My friend and I only had a soft drink but we were given glasses with ice in them which was greatly appreciated as it was a very hot day . Will come again for lunch as the food looked great too.

Several people have tried to make a go of a cafe on the beautiful Sandgate beach front, but this one has kept it together and makes a brisk trade in drinks and some excellent light meals and snacks.

If you are having a cycle along the prom or a stroll by the beach this place is great for a quick break. The snacks are fresh and well presented with a nice little garnish. Nice home made cakes and a really good cuppa. The staff are pleasant and there are lots of quirky seaside bits everywhere. You borrow binoculars and sunglasses. Best of all the prices are fair. Right on the prom. I like it.

Stumbled across this place whilst visiting Sandgate with a friend. A lovely cafe which serves lovely food very promptly. They have sunglasses to borrow if you happen to have forgotten your sunnies, a nice touch I thought! I had the Croque de la mer, which was delicious. Great coffee and efficient service. Will definitely be back!

I was working nearby and I popped down to grab some lunch, wow is all I could say, friendly staff beautiful location (in the summer!) I only had a bacon roll but it was so tasty, smoked bacon salad in the roll and side salad with some crisps to. And what really finished it off for me the packaging was made of a very thin piece of wood so no plastic. A very well done to this little cafè great little place I would highly recommend. And as for the person who gave a poor review because they had to wait, well that's because they are so good der, I think you'll find the crap one down the road is empty, you'll get served straight away next time. Ha ha ha

Recently we visited Sandgate and had the pleasure to visit this wonderful cafe. Charming service, a good crowd of people and fantastic cappuccino. Worth visiting Sandgate to spend an hour at this cafe.

After a lovely cycle along the sea front stopped for a very tasty bacon sandwich - staff really friendly

such a great little al fresco cafe . On a sunny day or to be honest any dry day its a priviledge to be able to stop and have munch and stare at the scenery . The croque monsieur is simply the best , and the coffee very good too.

Convenient cafe on the promenade, best when the weather is good and the wind is not blowing too hard, outside tables

A friendly little bar staffed by keen, pleasant young people, great coffee, and two veggie options; hot dog with onions and a BLT. Both delicious.

An unplanned walk from Hythe to Folkestone took us past this lovely sea front café and we just loved everything about it, the staff were extremely friendly, the view to die for, the food was yummy and presented very nicely. Everywhere you looked were nice little touches where the owners go that extra mile, like fresh flowers on the table, blankets, complimentary doggy bags and papers and our four legged friend was given a couple of doggie treats. Would highly recommend.

A walk along the Seafront to Sandgate on Thursday brought us to Granville Parade and The Boat House. The time was about 12.30, a bit early for lunch so coffee with a long sit at a table with fresh Daffodils nodding in the vases, watching the world go by. We were so lucky to have chosen this day to take a walk. It was warm, sunny with a little breeze and over an hour passed before we decided to have something to eat ........Great choice of lunchtime Snack/meals very reasonably priced for such a great place to sit . We picked Croque Monsieur and Croque Fruit de Mer. Both of which were delicious, served with a small side Salad, there were hand wipes and Napkins proper knives and forks. We both are determined to go to this place again in the very near future.

Dave does a fantastic job here. He and his staff are really attentive and friendly. We are local and our dog Rocky loves visiting for a boneo. The food is simple and yummy, a long range of ice-creams and drinks and of course a beautiful setting.

A beautiful winters sunshine walk from Hythe found us at the Boat House. The most amazing calming view sat at a white table with flowers and food served on lovely plates with delicious hot coffee. You can’t fault it and well worth a visit.

Perfect gem on a sunny November morning, good coffee, good croque monsieur, great veggie BLT with facon. Perfect way to spend a weekday morning!

Croque de la mer is like a Croque Monsieur only filled with salmon and cream cheese, and to my knowledge only served here at this delightful spot. As well there is excellent coffee, comfortable seating, a great view and friendly staff. Great for cyclists on National Cycle Route 2.

Great little coffee shop right on the prom/beach. Sat and enjoyed a coffee while watching the world (& his dog) go by. We didn't have any food but the lunch served on nearby tables looked very nice. They serve doggy ice creams too!

Lovely place to break up your walk. Very friendly for both humans and dogs. Great for people watching or just enjoying the view over the channel

We keep coming back here because of the view, the friendly atmosphere provided by customers and staff alike, and the lovely food and drink on offer. There are many swanky establishments that could learn from the attention to detail that makes the Boat House such a pleasure to visit. Regulars even get a daily "What's App" weather report and information as to whether the cafe is open, to save unnecessary trips when the weather is a bit iffy.

Right on the beach at Sandgate this friendly cafe offers drinks, snacks and excellent icecream. Prices are reasonable, there's tables to sit at and watch the sea. It's one of our favourites.

Lovely little sea front cafe with great food and drinks. Seats perfect for taking in the views with blankets incase it turns a bit chilly. Always have a treat for the dogs including a doggy 99 ice-cream with a cone, ice-cream and dog biscuits as a flake! Owners are lovely, chatty and helpful!

A cafe with a view! Right on the seafront promenade, serving delicious snacks. I had a seafood croque monsieur which I can recommend. Charming staff too

I LOVE this little cafe. Asides from the amazing sea views, it has all you could possibly need. Delicious food and drink, efficient and polite service (with a smile) and an abundance of thoughtful little extras! Water for the dog, suntan lotion you can use free of charge, sunglasses you can borrow, binoculars to stare out at the sea with, magazines and books to read as well as blankets for those colder days. We love it here and would highly recommend it to anyone! :)

We visited the Boathouse for the first time today and will definitely return. A delicious lunch (bacon and Brie baguettes and a feta and olive salad) with mugs of tea, cake and ice cream. Superb and so reasonably priced. The location is fantastic, and all the thoughtful little touches (binoculars, sunglasses to borrow, sun cream in case you forgot your own) made it a very special cafe. Well done.

Relaxing setting overlooking Sandgate beach , great coffee , you also get a blanket for colder days, Sunglasses and binoculars can be borrowed as well as sunlotion .....brilliant idea

Stopped her on a walk and it was great ! excellent food for the price, and our dog was so welcome too ! We bought our dog one of their speciality Bonio ice-creams! Had a great lunch, snack food was great value and very fresh.

Stopped at Boat House Cafe with my husband and 2 year old son on our walk along the seafront at Sandgate - the smell of bacon cooking tempted us! Lots of nicely thought out tables outside (blankets if wanted, jam jars doubling up as vases - all very cute) and short simple menu on the wall. Very friendly staff for whom nothing was too much trouble. We had a bacon roll, a BLT, bag of crisps and a tea for less than £10 and the quality was excellent. Definitely would come back!

Nice place to sit and relax and enjoy the view of the sea. Great coffee, friendly Service. Not pretentious at all.

We visited on a sunny Sunday morning with our border terrier.

On a beautiful sunny day there is nowhere better to enjoy a coffee, home made cake or scrummy snack overlooking the sea. Sensible prices, friendly staff and great service. Your experience of Sandgate will be sorely lacking if you don't visit.

Friendly staff. Delicious food and a stunning view.... and it's only march . A real gem to find . Excellent prices.

Discovered this great little cafe during a afternoon walk along the path at Sandgate. Great hot drinks and the BLT' s looked fantastic as well.

Is there anything better than sitting outside the Boathouse with a coffee and bacon sandwich while looking out over the channel?

Went there a couple of days ago with my sister for tea. Beautiful place with the view of the ocean. Would love to visit it again.

Went there today with my sister. The weather was beautiful. Ordered a latte and earl grey (complimentary biscuits) Friendly staff. A perfect place for coffee or lunch. Lovely view of the beach. Would definitely return 😄

A lovely location right on the seafront in Sandgate, not much seating and it's all outside so very much a good weather venue. Great to take a coffee and simply sit on the sea wall to enjoy the stunning views. Ideal if you're cycling between Hythe and Folkestone and fancy a break! Good selection of drinks, ice-cream, cakes as well as bacon or vegetarian alternative rolls in the morning and mackerel rolls and other light lunch selection. Very friendly team whenever I've visited which during the summer is at least once a week ☺

A little outdoor cafe on the seafront in Sandgate. Friendly, great view, fresh flowers on the table, blankets if you're cold, papers to read and bacon butties just how you like them. Great start to our day!

A fabulous little cafe right on the sea front. We stopped for coffee, which was excellent. They also sell 'doggy ice creams'!!!

Wonderful evening at the boathouse with a few cheeky ciders and a wonderful firework display to end the evening. Even with the large amount of customers the Boathouse still delivered lovely food ! Well done!

lovely to have such a fab cafe here on the beach front in Sandgate!! Food, drinks and staff all great, not to mention the lovely sea views. The Boat House cafe is a very welcome addition to our area.

Recently walked along the sea wall from Folkestone with our two dogs and stopped off here for a light lunch. The staff were very accommodating, served us a lovely lunch and the view across the beach to the Channel fantastic. The coffee was excellent and the dogs were even given biscuits! There were flowers on the tables. All in all it was a very pleasant experience.

A friendly and welcome addition to Sandgate beach front , good coffee , good service ,what more could you want to relax with :-)

Fantastic coffee, great views and nice seating on a warm sunny day it's wonderful. They always seem busy and very friendly, all home made food.

Been here a few times with friends who live locally. Always good service, tasty food, friendly people around about. Right on seafront so full of life but still a chilled out place to sit and watch sea/world wander by. Nice details which show they care about customers. A real addition to the Sandgate seafront. Very continental bistro feel. Love it! And looking forward to next visit.

What an amazing place. Located on the seafront with amazing views of the French coastline. The food is fresh, tasty and cooked to order. The staff were so friendly we would have happily sat and chatted. Unassuming and polite. This is an asset to Sandgate. Highly recommended for a quiet and peaceful break.

Amazing views, lovely attention to detail (blankets and flowers on all tables, mini parasols for ketchup and mustard). We didn't feel rushed and enjoyed the amazing view.

Nice to sit by the water with coffee and a sandwich. A bit chaotic when busy, so be prepared to wait

What a lovely find! Delicious bacon butty and espresso on the sea front with views over the Channel and friendly people. I think this is going to be me and Billie's weekend local.

What lovely food and great not to be ripped off on price ! The views across the channel are beautiful. Great service and such friendly owners ! Now a regular stop on my way down the coast !!

This is a new venture and it certainly looks like it is going to be popular with visitors and locals alike. On a warm day you can sit out on a range of chairs, some with tables, also benches, and soak in the sun on this south-facing promenade. There are newspapers at your disposal, toilets (now free of charge) round the corner and the whole thing is well managed and deservedly popular. You can get teas, coffees, ice creams, iced coffee and a range of cakes and snacks from breakfast time until the last client departs at around six p.m. or occasionally later. Great for families with children, dog owners, cyclists or anyone else who happens to be passing by.

What fabulous food and such good value for money! Although the weather wasn't ideal, the views across the channel are beautiful. Great service and such friendly owners!