The Bus Cafe Margate in Thanet - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

I asked for 1 sausage sandwich and 1 bacon and egg and 2 (£24.50) the sausage sandwich came with mustard and seeds none off which did I ask for or was I asked. I don’t like mustard or seeds, it was not nice at all. There was nothing to show us how it came.

Overhyped! It's rated so highly on here so we booked for a birthday. Looking forwsrd to sitting on the bus we booked inside well in advance but on the day we were given the worst table outside. It had just been raining but we wernt even offered a table under the covers. Politely explained we booked inside but was coldly told 'it's closed'... no explanation given. Just a half hearted wipe down of our sodden benches and table that didn't really work. Food was so expensive for what it is - one crumpet with either one slice of halloumi or some measly bacon lardons and garnish. Frozen hash browns with a dribble of sauce. I'm confused why this cost as much as it does. Juices aren't fresh, milk for coffee separated and split. Don't bother is my advice, there's plenty nicer places nearby! No idea how this place is rated so highly.

A novel experience having brunch on a double decker bus. The kids loved it. The weather wasn't great today so also good to be sat inside and look out towards the beach/sea from the top of the bus. Great choice of breakfasts and good value. Will return when we go back to Margate in the summer.

We came to the bus cafe as I’ve always wanted to try it and I was pleasantly surprised by the food quality! Not your average greasy spoon, the breakfast was amazing. The ingredients were perfect and exactly what I’d hoped for but have never found anywhere that serves a tasty healthy beautiful breakfast! Full of flavour. Awesome views in a quirky environment. Great staff! Couldn’t have been better. Don’t miss this!

A great start to our weekend away in Margate. Kooky set up, perfect setting and fabulous selection of food and drinks. Absolutely worth a visit!

We had a lovely time at the cafe with great service, beautiful food, and lots of cool records to look through and purchase. There is such a big selection for people of all dietary requirements. I would try the homemade Hash browns as they are glorious!

Situated just in the right place, by the beach… the staff are so friendly and welcoming…. The food looks and smells divine.. I had crumpets and a pot of tea and love love loved it….

Great value and delicious breakfast and lunch. I had one of the crumpet sliders - delicious! I really liked how the food was beautifully presented but not overly fussy or pretentious. Great view over the sea. Really friendly service and nice vegan and veggie options!

The place we were staying at recommended the Bus for breakfast and we are glad they did. Yes it is a bus. Old London red bus! The breakfast is as inventive as the premises. Exceptional and inventive served with a morning smile and the sea on your doorstep.

Beautiful breakfast today for my mums birthday, the staff couldn’t of been more helpful and friendly. Food was delicious. Will be back again

I was taken here by friends who live in Margate and was blown away by the friendliness of the staff and the quality and size of 'The Hangover' dish. Absolutely tremendous and I look forward to trying out other options on ther menu. Great place, highly recommended!

Not our first visit to the Bus Cafe, nor will it be our last. Our chosen spot for breakfast on our North Kent Coast bike ride (Day 2). Excellent food - reassuringly expensive, great service from genuinely pleasant staff. Sat inside, upstairs, to get out of the wind and enjoy the views. "The Hangover" breakfast really is first-class. The wife thoroughly enjoyed her smoked salmon crumpet slider. A pot of builders tea to wash it down - lovely! Looking forward to our next visit.

The Hangover Breakfast was amazing. Beautifully presented too. Thank you to Jodie and Simon, best hosts ever ❤️

Such a fab spot for brunch, completely exceeded my expectations! Loved the quirky experience, great service and one of the best breakfasts I’ve ever tasted - we had the hangover full English and a side of amazing hash browns. My 4 year old loved the novelty of eating on a bus! We’ll be back!

Great quirky double decker bus cafe with amazing breakfasts. Sit upstairs with a lovely view out to sea. Vegan and vegetarian options, beautifully presented, reasonably priced.

Myself and my husband went for breakfast here when we were on our holiday down to Margate, we both had the hangover breakfast, which was really tasty, a change from your usual standard breakfast which made it quite unique. Only downside was that we paid an extra £2 for hash browns and were shocked to see that they only give you 2. Apart from that I can highly recommend a visit here.

I have wanted to try this venue for ages as having read about its Ethos, of local sourcing of ingredients, it intrigued me and I do love ethical and quirky and as it was my birthday weekend and Husband had sorted Dinners and activities, I decided that I would arrange this. I booked online and when we arrived the lady that greeted us was friendly and welcoming. We were shown upstairs and although there were several tables free we were shown to the Front of the bus and a small wooden counter top style arrangement which was our apparently our table. My husband is 6ft and there was very little leg room even I at 5ft 2ins had to sit sideways as at knee level there was an obstruction to my sitting comfortably. I was surprised that we were not offered another table as other diners that took those tables did not arrive for 45 mins or so. I did not want to start my birthday weekend off my having a negative experience which would have caused an argument between my husband and I as he only agreed to come to humour me as it was my choice of what he calls typical of me and "Quirky Arty Farty". Having said all that the Coffee was ok, a little disappointing I thought, it smelled great but was quite weak, I had read how good it was and perhaps expected more. Husband had the Hangover Breakfast and I had the Sourdough Sausage sandwich. They mistakenly brought me the wrong thing to begin with so both husband and I ate our breakfasts seperately. My husband really enjoyed his breakfast which I think surprised him, his one quibble was that the GF sausage was a bit tasteless. My sausage sandwich was good the sauce on the Sausages made a difference for me, but unfortunately I felt I was rushing it a bit because my husband had almost finished his breakfast by the time I got mine. Generally speaking the food was very good, Quirky it is and a good view, However, if I had known where we would be seated and how uncomfortable it would be I would not have booked. Also it is worth noting there is no toilet available, you have to walk to the Train station crossing a main road or sneak into a local pub or hotel, which is not ideal. To summarise: Food Good, lots of options and it is a really Quirky venue with a great view, but for the reasons above I would not go again.

Quirky cafe on the beach. Loved the location, decor, vibe, staff and food. Coffee was okay but I’m fussy with that. Definitely worth stopping by

I came here on my birthday with my family and thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast and the view. There was 10 of us and we didn’t have to wait long for our food. I had the hangover breakfast and it was delicious. All the breakfasts were nicely presented and a nice twist to a traditional breakfast. The staff were really friendly. Our kids really enjoyed the bus and we all want to go again. I highly recommend especially as birthday treat!

The most amazing breakfast - a great twist on a traditional full English. We all thoroughly enjoyed our food and loved the quirky setting looking out onto the sea. Staff were also really lovely and friendly. Would highly recommend.

The food here is great, something for everyone, and the setting is lovely too right by the beach, but booking is haphazard we have booked in advance twice, the first time they had no knowledge of our booking and this time in spite of us...

We really enjoyed the breakfast, twist on the good old English. The Hangover had so much flavour, I am a usual straight up English breakfast with HP man, but loved the taste combinations…first class. Really friendly team and enjoyed the setting….a must if you are...

Friendly service, fantastic food , cool vibe and a sea view! We popped in on the off-chance they might have a table and….. what luck! They did! Great for families as they do child friendly options and brilliant breakfasts for the grown ups. Can also...

Amazing! A must try in Margate My wife snd I regularly use this cafe and can’t praise it enough. The food is lovingly prepared and really tasty. Beware, it is a victim of its own success so try and book your table via their app....

This really was one of the nicest vege breakfasts I have eaten. Beautifully presented and it tasted fantastic. Very attentive and good service too. Choice of drinks is a bit limited (presumably the kitchen couldn’t function if it was kept busy making cappuccinos all morning)...

I’d been recommended The Bus Cafe for brunch, and booked, expecting it to be style over substance, and full of instagrammers. Couldn’t have been more wrong. The food was amazing, the prices were really reasonable, and the staff were super friendly. This will definitely be...

We read the reviews and we are dubious about a double decker bus on the beach. The kids wouldnt take no for an answer and the food was superb. Sausage and egg and bacon baps for the kids were brilliant, hangover brekky was great and...

We had a lovely meal but it would have been even better if it was hot! I would have sent it back but the cafe was so busy. However I would definitely return!

The views and food were both amazing. Super friendly staff too. Couldn’t ask for a better breakfast!! Would definitely recommend

Live nearby but had never tried but saw it had very good reviews on here! What a brilliant find. The food was amazing and unique for breakfast! Sitting on the top of a double decker bus looking out over the beach is pretty nice! Staff...

Suited both vegetarians and carnivores. Unusual and fun surroundings, Happy helpful staff. Computer booking spot on. Beautifully presented in stack on plate. Very unusual food, absolutely delicious. Halloumi slab, eggs, rosti, mashed peas , homemade aoili.

A beach breakfast with the choice of al fresco or "on the bus" eating. An excellent menu of original breakfast fare served with a smile. Food of a high standard catering for all tastes. I couldn't recommend it more. Enjoyed it so much that I'm...

Delicious fresh Kent ingredients, with amazing flavours, and so beautifully presented. Always 1st class and portion size great. Lovely staff always friendly - thank you for our weekend treats !

When we are visiting the area we always try to call here for Breakfast.The service is always great and the food fantastic!!!

Great spot and friendly staff, highly recommended, an excellent place to visit for breakfast and lunch

Stopped here for a quick breakfast on my motorcycle. Parked across road in train station so only 2 min walk. Ordered sausage sandwich, it’s not your traditional breakfast food but it tastes great. Will definitely go again.

We visited the Bus Cafe for a Saturday morning breakfast. We hadn't booked but were fine to get a table at 9.30am, in November. The menu is basically slight variations on the main breakfast meal. We had The Hangover and The Veggie. Both were excellent....

We had an amazing brunch on the bus cafe! We opted for ‘the posh’ which was so tasty. The potato rosti was one of the best I’ve had! A really lovely setting, sitting upstairs on double decker bus with fab views - would definitely recommend!

Stop and have lunch on a bus ! Lives up to the reputation it has gained - amazing food - best we have had for a long time. Great gluten free and vegan option.

Absolutely delicious veggie breakfast today and a lovely friendly waitress. We really wanted to leave a tip but we didn’t have any cash on us. We will definitely be returning soon on a day trip with a tip! Mum, brother and sister.

We visited the bus cafe after hearing great reviews and the fact it was booked up says a lot. The food was absolutely amazing. And such a great location. I marked it down a star as I did find the staff a bit unfriendly but...

Lovely breakfast here, well worth all the rave reviews. Great coffee too, which really does make all the difference. Plus caters for vegans 😊

We visited the bus with my transport obsessed toddler and loved it! We had bacon rolls and coffee sitting on the top deck overlooking the sea and it was just great. Staff made a fuss of my little boy and he’s still talking about it...

Lovely concept aboard a red high top bus, authentic interior seating. Staff were very friendly and helpful with lots of personality! The food was very good, not your typical English fry up but a very adaptive take! The view of the beach and along the...

As the saying goes, you wait ages for a bus and then two come along at once. Imagine my surprise to discover we didn't have to wait ages and secondly, another bus cafe didnt come along at the same time.

I have written a review here before and I have visited 10+ times but felt compelled to write a review as the ridiculous star ratings really pea mayo'd me off. My husband and I have never had bad food, bad service or anything bad here...

If your looking for a good old fashioned fry up with excellent service don’t bother going here. We turned up and immediately on arrival we were told should have booked on line and didn’t we check social media. Next they checked to see if they...

Based on its high rating, we felt duty bound to visit the Bus Cafe when visiting Margate. The menu appeared quite inventive and a vegan option was most positive given the dietary requirements of one of our party. The vegan breakfast was excellent, but many...

Had veg & hangover breakfast. Flavours were amazing! Everything so tasty. Service excellent thank you. Unique setting & a massive asset to Margate. Need to book to ensure table though we were lucky ad hoc. Lovely views of sea & tidal pool.

Absolutely delicious breakfast - great to find a casual sea side street food option with such a different twist on breakfast. Brilliant concept.

Great service, views and food. This isn’t somewhere we would probably have chosen if we had read the menu before we arrived because my husband would have wanted a standard full English breakfast. He (and I) can’t wait to return and love the names of...

Took friends for there 1st visit and they weren't disappointed. Lovely breakfast, freshly cooked in their unique style. Will definitely be back

I rode 17 miles on my bike on a round trip from Ramsgate.I was very hungry and stopped at the double decker bus cafe and had the veggie breakfast plus an extra egg.It was fantastic,tr uly. For me Abbie and the team are up there...

Friendly staff who were very helpful and accommodating for our dietary requests. In our party of 9 we had 2 Coeliacs and a vegetarian which was no problem at this cafe. We all had a lovely breakfast, 9 clean plates! Luckily the sun was shining...

We had a brunch here the other day - it was excellent. From the service to the food. Just great! Between us we had The Hangover, The Posh and the Vegan ... hard to pick a winner ...

We had breakfast on a very windy morning but it was totally worth braving the elements for! My husband and I both had the Veggie Hash and omg... it was divine! The most interesting breakfast we've probably ever had. So delicious, so many different textures...

Had the vegan hash which was not only delicious, but very unusual. My mum had the hangover option which has sausage and eggs. Sitting right next to the beach with the sound and view of the waves was so special. Great service and a unique...

We’ve been coming here for maybe 4 years now? Booked 3 weeks ago, turned up at 9 on the dot and the waitress was straight over and the food was on our table within 10 minutes! Brilliant! We both had the vegan hash and a...

Memorable breakfast. Loved the location, but hard for some of the fussy eaters of the group. And a little pricey if getting the smaller items. Very cool location though!

Found this little gem by chance as looking for a hideaway from miserable Margate and atrocious weather. Very friendly service and affordable food and good coffee. Well worth a visit.

We come to Westgate on Sea once a year and always head to the Bus Cafe for lunch on one of our days. Due to medical conditions, we were concerned about distancing, queuing and where we would sit. However despite it being 1pm on a...

Another super visit to the bus, first one since lockdown. Delicious bacon sandwiches (amazing bread!) and orange juice overlooking the bay on a sunny Sunday morning. Perfect!

I love the concept of this cafe :) Friendly staff and honestly, one of the best vegan burgers I had! My partner had the Posh one and was also really pleased with that.

Not only is this a really quirky cafe in an old red double decker bus, it has the most amazing view over Margate beach but also served fantastic breakfast with plenty of options for vegan, veggie and meat diets! My husband has the smoked baked...

Came here after recommended by family. Breakfast was delicious and even better most of the menu gluten free which is appreciated being coeliac and struggle to eat. Can't wait to visit again!

Top deck... top class! Had a wonderful breakfast experience here today with our son and his girlfriend ! We live in Deal, they live in London.... what a great first experience in the bus cafe!Food absolutely stunning.... tasty, wholesome & different!Menu is not extensive... but it covers everything you would want. We had “mumbled eggs, a bacon sarnie, and two “hangover breakfasts( tweeted to how we like them).. nothing too much much for the delightful friendly staff.. all so nice! Summing up... great food, great service & good food.. try it for yourselves!

Once you spot the Red Bus that is almost hidden seemly touching the beach if you are following sat across directions, you’ll be delighted you parked up and got onboard! The menu is uncomplicated, environmentally responsible, organic, fresh as fresh can be and presented really simply with friendly pride in the offerings. But don’t be deceived by the ‘right on-ness’!! Every mouthful is a delight of flavours, nothing greasy, great portion control for the very hungry and all cooked freshly so any wait is well worth it! We’ll be back and thank you for making a dull weekend a cheery and very tasty one!

I was visiting a friend in Margate for the weekend and came here for breakfast. It’s quirky interior and friendly staff were very welcoming on a February’s windy morning. Given I was feeling a little fragile from the night before, the hungover hash was the go too choice and I was not disappointed one bit. Crispy bacon, runny egg and a lovely sausage was served in a way I had not expected. I loved the varying textures and tastes that were all executed really well. Well done to the team on delivering a unique experience to those visiting the area. Can’t wait to come here in the summer.

We recently spent the afternoon along the coast in Margate and came across the excellent place while just wandering about and exploring really. We were in luck indeed.I recommend that you sit on the top deck. My wife has a salmon salad but I enjoyed a magnificent Breakfast Sandwich, which has sausages, eggs, bacon and so on camel between some lovely home-made bread. The meal came with coffee included and it was a real bonus to discover that it was a genuinely fine cup of coffee too.My meal and coffee cost me about £8 I think and my wife's salad was also very inexpensive. Do give this place a try if you're in Margate. The service was really friendly and efficient as well.

Must do for trip to Margate! 3 of us for brunch, I expect this place is rammed on a sunny weekend so best optimise other days...we had Hangover breakfast & I had the broad beans which is a nice change from the norm. Great filter coffee. Would be great views of sea on a bright day! Novelty for kids & good kids menu.

We enjoyed an incredible vegan breakfast this morning in this wonderful bus cafe! Delicious food, great portion sizes, friendly staff and happy to cater for my gluten free needs. A perfect end to our break in Margate. We will be back and until we do we will be dreaming of the yummy food we had this morning. Not to be missed if you are a foodie like us!

Arrived here straight from the station hungry and looking forward to a hearty meal. We weren't disappointed after reading all the excellent reviews on TripAdvisor. We had the posh and the vegetarian brunch options along with a tea and coffee on the top deck. The view of the sea and the service were fantastic. What a start to a couple of days by the seaside.

Nearly didn't visit due to the weather but after a brisk walk in storm Dennis along the front we made it to The Bus Cafe. So glad we did. The food was fantastic, 'The Hangover' was delicous. Our little one said the egg and sausage was the best she had ever had. Worth saving some space for cake, it was awesome. Can't wait to visit again.

What a gem of a place. Our little one wasn’t feeling so great (full of cold) and the staff were so attentive and caring. Food excellent and great choice of menu. We will be back!

We had seen the bus by the beach when walking along the street and hadn’t realised it was a cafe, but glad we did. A good choice between vegetarian, vegan and meat options. It was busy but even though we were a group of 7 we didn’t have to wait long at all to get on board! Loved it and the staff we so friendly and efficient. Top class!

The reviews don’t lie! The vegan breakfast was amazing. Other members of my family had the vegetarian breakfast which was also excellent. Fantastic location right on the beach. Highly recommend!

The breakfast menu is all cooked food as far as we could tell (no cereals/pastries). We had the Mumbled Eggs and The Veggie. No idea why they’re called mumbled eggs. They looked just like poached eggs, but in any event they were delicious and my egg yolks were the deepest yellow. The Veggie was tasty too with delicious mushrooms. Service was friendly and prompt. The upstairs dining area is very compact as you might imagine on a bus, so there needs to be some elbow etiquette for four adults in one booth! I believe there is outdoor seating on warmer days. Nice place to sit and eat overlooking the sea.

The hangover breakfast is delicious...love the potato rosti. I would really recommend a trip on a saturday morning. Staff were lovely and the views out of the window of the beach make it a lovely setting. Only slight down side was that the bus was a bit steamy and too warm but that comes with the quirk of eating on a bus!

An awesome breakfast, perfectly cooked. Really nice coffee, atmosphere and staff. Large amount of vegan options all amazing :)

The Bus is a lovely venue right on the seafront at Margate (just outside the train station). The food is fresh and tasty, and the service is very good. You sit on the top deck and have a great view over the beach to the sea. Vegan options are available. I would definitely recommend it.

A simple menu but very tasty food, good value and great service. Lovely to sit outside by the sea in a sunny day. Definitely recommend

The food here is lovely and the staff very friendly . But be prepared to wait for up to 40 mins when busy. But worth the wait.

We visited Sunday 1/9. The cafe had a large group sat upstairs and so there was a large delay with food. The manager was extremely apologetic and the food was so incredible when it got there that we totally forgot about it.

I had read about the Bus Cafe and thought it would be nice to drop in for a full monty style breakfast when cycling from Herne Bay to Margate

Loved the halloumi fries, the salad box and the wraps! Super good lunch food and very cute setting, recommended

WOW saw the red bus cafe on Facebook as one of the top 10 places in Kent to eat and I wasn’t disappointed. I had the hangover hash and was delighted with an alternative full English my wife had a light bite breakfast of the most amazing mushrooms and tomatoes on toast,along with a fabulous breakfast the view from the top of an old double decker bus across Margate beach and fantastic friendly staff made for a great morning treat. We will be back very soon

Fantastic venue overlooking the sea, we sat outside or you can sit on the top deck of the bus. Service was excellent and the food was delicious. We had the posh breakfast and muddled eggs on toast with a potion of mashed broad beans and mushrooms, very good. Highly recommend.

what brilliant food, the potato hash is outstanding, ask for it even if it is not in your dish as it is so worth it. Cute dining area, we had a dog so sat outside but that wasn't a problem as it was a lovely day. Recommend

Great stop for breakfast. We’re visiting Kent for the first time from our home in Foodie Bristol. So far, apart from the sea food, we’ve found the area lift on artisan type stuff like bread. In Bristol, we’re spoiled for choice and we’re looking for a breakfast that wasn’t a full English. Found the bus cafe in here and came at 10am for opening. Parked in an all day £9 multi storey just across the road. We have a dog with us and although dogs are allowed in the outside seating, was good to know she’s out of the sun and in a safe car park which we can return to often.

I’ve sent these guys an insta for their broccoli slaw recipe (hopefully I’ll get a reply soon). My wife asked me the best thing about our 3 days in Margate and I said without a doubt it was my wrap with these guys. Incredible. GO!

We had a delicious late breakfast in the sunshine outside The Bus Cafe this morning.I had the "Hangover" but I can assure you that I didn't actually have one! Fantastic local ingredients.Friendly staff too.We will definitely be returning before too long!

Fab service. All good ingredients. Can't fault it. Very tasty. Look forward to coming back next year

We have walked past this cafe a number of times in the past and it has always looked busy - today was no exception with half an hour queue for a table but they kept telling us we hadn’t been forgotten. It was worth the wait - absolutely delicious food with familiar flavours presented in a different way including breakfast “mounds” with yummy crispy potato rosti’s. Friendly staff too which makes such a difference. Will definitely be returning on our next visit to Margate.

Read the many reviews on the breakfasts at the red bus and loved the look of the location whilst riding past one day, that I thought got to try this place with my family.

Now normally a sausage sandwich is fairly basic. Sausage, bread of some sort and often nothing else. Not here though!!! Sliced sausages between two slices of thick cut toasted sourdough bread covered with greens and toasted pine nuts. Really delicious and creative sandwich which tasted great. A quirky setting with friendly staff and all cooked fresh. Loved it and so pleased I stopped here.

We were too later for thier amazing hangover breakfast so eat Rosie Chicken with the salad tray. Fresh and fully of flavour. Excellent

If you are visiting Margate skip your hotel breakfast and come to seafront below train station for an alfresco modern take on the full English, plus veggie options. Ate there twice this weekend, loved it.

We stayed in Margate for two nights and went to breakfast at The Bus cafe both mornings. It's quirky, the food is great and the service is very friendly. Definitely worth a visit.

Title says it all, the best breakfast I've had, so good we went twice in our short weekend break. Ate inside the bus and outside on a hot day, all the staff were super friendly too. Thank you!

Well located in Margate main beach area. Good food and service, reasonable prices. Lovely setting right by beach.