The Good Egg Neighbourhood Restaurant Margate in Thanet

Yum! Wonderful fresh flavours, good coffee and friendly staff. Am looking forward to going back to try the rest of the menu, I had the falafel and would recommend them

Delicious and unique brunch food

Really lovely food full of fresh flavours and friendly welcoming service

Gorgeous food and very friendly staff, excellent shakshuka

Honestly, Incredible. We had the aubgerine pita . Amazing flavours and value for money. Pitas were 👌👌👌. Also, flat whites were the best in Margate by far!!! Definitely recommend as a must

Chilled space that serves delicious coffee and brunch. I had the lentil baked eggs and yogurt dish with fried halloumi . Good portion size and friendly staff. Highly recommend 😊

This is a restaurant who seriously cares about the food they serve. We visited before a concert, having seen a recommendation online. The restaurant is further out of town but it’s a lovely walk from the station. It’s very clean. We may have over ordered but we pretty much sampled the entirety of the menu, and my word everything was incredible. The falafel, the cauliflower, the hummus, the whipped feta, the potatoes - all incredible. But the absolute star of the show has to be the fried chicken. Crunchy, delicious batter, but juicy chicken inside. Absolutely incredible. The bill was so reasonable for the amount of food we had. All members of staff were so friendly. Service was quick, but we never felt rushed. In fact, we felt we could’ve stayed for hours! We would definitely return and 100% recommend.

The green shakshuka is so good it will ruin your day because it will be all downhill from there, it is too ruddy good.

Really tasty food but the service was abysmal. We went at standard brunch time (midday-ish) on a Saturday morning, and got a table for 4 even though it was fairly busy. The staff then struggled to serve us in a timely or interested manner, needing significant prompting to bring out first coffees and then tap water that had been ordered together. The team made us feel like our presence was putting them out and they wished we had not ordered anything more complex than a slice of the (very tasty) babka. I say this because a slice of babka and a single coffee did arrive fairly quickly, at least compared to everything else. I understand that Saturday service must feel very hectic, but service with an eye roll and the edge of a sneer isn't fun for anyone. Food very yummy though, and a satisfying amount on your plate.

I popped in for brunch and was really surprised with the quality of the food; I had the fish hash and have to say it was incredibly tasty... Also had a cocktail which went down very well. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking to expand their palette with middle-eastern cuisine.

Amazing brunch place! the cafe itself is cosy and has a lovely atmosphere and the service was welcoming. I would recommend the Sabih and hallumi but I definitely want to come back and try more! I also had the babka to take away which was gorgeous

The green shakshuka is divine! Lovely sunny location away from the touristy area of Margate. Service was fairly efficient, but friendly and helpful. Love the decor and general vibes. Highly recommend

The food here is the absolute bomb! Best meal we've had out in ages. Would particularly recommend the labneh, falafel and the brownie and tahini cream is seriously good! Very friendly service!

We came for brunch and returned the next day for dinner. Brunch was great but the dinner was probably the best meal I’ve ever had! Everything was perfect, hard to pick a winner- the cornbread with honey butter? Whipped feta? Crispy potatoes? Fish hash (brunch dish)? …wondering if we can justify going three days in a row now because we didn’t try the babka…

I had the aubergine pitta with jammy eggs and the potatoes with amba mayonnaise. The flavours of the pitta were an explosion in my mouth. Loved the dill cucumbers, candied tomatoes and the pickled cabbage. The potatoes were the best I've had this year. The cherry soda was not bad but wished I had ordered a coffee instead as it looked so good. It would have got a 5* review had the eggs actually been 'jammy'. Unfortunately they were hard boiled. But still incredible tasting.

Had the fish and potatoes hash and it was incredibly delishios

Ordered the 'Sabih' which is Middle Eastern pitta bread with 'fudgy eggs' fried aubergines, tahini, pickles and salad. Wow!!! What an explosion of taste... It was one of the best mouthfuls of food I have had! stunning food...

Really gorgeous food, in a lovely setting with excellent service!

We were hugely disappointed because although we booked in advance, we were told the we can only order one set menu that was nothing like all the pictures on the website. No option, and forcing us to have a very unapetizing meal and a horrible desert and charge 24 pounds for it. All whats on the website is nothing like what you see when you get there. A very dispointing diner. Not for celebrating with the family.

Just went in for a coffee, but was busy enough with people eating (good sign!). Staff is very friendly & great atmosphere (and very clean bathroom; always good sign).

The Good Egg lived up to their reputation. My friends and I were all impressed by the flavours and the quality. The menu had a good range of all things. All food came in great portion. I had green shakshuka (green lentils) which served with pitta bread. It was one of the best shakshukas I've had. I expected it to be smaller based on what I used to have elsewhere so it was really great value. It was super filling. My only comment is the eggs were pretty much cooked through but the flavours were spotted on. My friends had a fish dish (I forgot the name!) which was like a twist on fish and chips as it was with roasted potatoes. Another friend had aubergine pitta - it was fully loaded with aubergines, pickles and even a jammy egg. She struggled to eat but it looked so good. Hummus and pitta to share - hummus was creamy. I highly recommend. Originally, we wanted to have labneh but it was finished so if I have a chance next time I'd try labneh. Overall price wasn't the cheapest but coming from London, I think it is fair for what we got (portion, flavours, creativity, and quality). Pretty much London price. We didn't have coffee or drink though. The staff were friendly, kind, and really nice which added to our experience there. One of them spoke Thai to me once he knew I'm from Thailand. He was so sweet and I appreciated it although I was so surprised (in a good way) I didn't say anything back. Thank you and hope to visit soon 💗

Let's hear it for the Fish Hash.

Excellent service. Friendly atmosphere. Good coffee.

Food was overpriced for the area. £3 for one fried egg, £5 for a slice of cinnamon bread. Restaurant was quite noisy. Service was good, though.

Service abysmal. Long wait for anyone to take order, so we eventually flagged down one of the two waitstaff. Left after approx 90 minutes with no food arriving, and two later tables having been served. No apology given by server. 3 stars given for food simply because when I've been before the food has been good. However I'd say in general service has always been slow/lackadaisical.

No doubt the best lunch in Margate! and always wonderful customer service, will be back again, and again....

As someone who has worked in the service industry for a very long time the service here was abysmal. The restaurant was empty and the wait on service was still long, we ordered two fish hashes, one was fine but mine was filled with larger sized Bones. The fish was simply not deboned. When asking for water due to a bone being stuck in my throat there was still a wait and we asked several times. I had to go across the street to get water because I was actually about to throw up. Whilst I was at the shop my friends did make a complaint. They did take the orange juices off but was no apology or care. There was no politeness, there was no checking on how our food was. We were then told the service charge was MANDATORY. after all that. We refused. There was no notice on the menu or displayed anywhere in advance to say the 12.5% was mandatory. When leaving we still said thank you and there was no response. Just plain rude

First time visiting The good egg, we got the haddock hash, pita bread and the hummus. The food was so fresh and delicious, and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend!

LOVE the food here. Highly recommend, and they are dog friendly too

Fun modern twist on ME dishes. The salt beef wasn't our favourite. And lovely coffee. But prepare to pay London prices!

this is a good place if you want to wait 45 minutes to get served, when they're not busy.

I came here on Monday for dinner. They offer a set menu on Monday, starting with hot, herby pita with fluffy hummus with roasted chickpeas. The main was crispy fried chicken (falafel available instead) delicious pickled and fermented vegetables, crispy herb dusted roast potatoes, two flavoured mayonnaises, and a chilli sauce. After all this I was absolutely stuffed but managed a dessert of hot cinnamon bun with caramel sauce. It really was a feast, maybe best shared between two given the generous portions.

Me and my two friends came from Brighton to Margate and we ate here on our first day. We’d seen the pictures on line and had high hopes and BOY did they deliver. All three of us agreed it was some of the best food we’d ever eaten (and delicious orange wine as well). I had the bacon and date pitta and it was UNBELIEVABLE. My two friends had sabih pittas and loved them. We’ve been talking about it all day and will definitely be coming back!

Food was great. Service was very very slow. 40 minute wait for Bloody Mary’s and the restaurant wasn’t full. Excuse was not enough glasses which is odd. They did take the BM’s off the bill which was needed but overall not a good experience being sat there with no water or food for 30 minutes before asking ourselves for some tap water while we waited. Again, good food but very slow service with poor follow up.

The Good Egg team made my bestfriends Hen the most magical thing ever!!!! Firstly, Mark and Joules (head chef) rang me 3 times to tailor make a menu that was suitable for all. They went over and beyond for her GF and DF needs, and made the most BANGING menu EVER. I can't thank their team enough. They also delivered everything to ours and made it look beautiful. I was blown away by the flavours (Zatar Fried Chicken = WOW) and the kindness of their team. Will def come back!!!!!

Everything we tried was delicious, they have branches in Camden and Stoke Newington, London so very happy to pop-in for brunch earlier. Their chocolate babka is a must try and Izzy was lovely!

Been 3 times for lunch and the food is amazing.

Overall a bit of a blah experience from a "neighborhood" restaurant which actually is a small London born chain. Service was slow but forgiveable on a Sunday during brunchtime rush. Food was tasty enough though steep pricing devised in Camden had also accompanied this chains journey to Kent with a whopping £4 added for 4 small cubes of Halloumi on my Shakshuka. Considering I could get a block of Halloumi across the street in Aldi for £2.16; this was a bit cheeky. Overall it wasn't the worst brunch of my life but I wouldn't come rushing back. Margate Old Town has such a wonderful variety of independently owned spots for brunch, lunch and dinner that I would sooner recommend trying.

One of four Good Egg/Bagel locations, the original being in London. A mixed experience. The food here was decent, the service is okay, but this café misses the mark overall. The sabih pita was tasty but cold throughout, its "fudgey" eggs were closer to hard-boiled, and I'm not convinced the pita was not of the factory-made variety. It was £4 to add four small cubes of halloumi to the shakshukah, bringing the total for this tasty but relatively small dish to £17.50. My coffee was served in a cup which was clearly very dirty all around the rim; it was kindly remade without a fuss, but I could see the baristas using their steamwand cloth to wipe down the second cup before serving... Service was fairly slow, though food did come out quickly after ordering. Service wasn't rude, but also not the friendliest, and I was challenged when I asked to have the 12.5% service charge removed. It's great to see their collaboration with local favourite Northdown brewery, but coffee is from one of the big name London roasteries; it would be nice to see them serving coffee from any of the multitude of top notch Kentish roasters.

What an amazing restaurant. We were nervous about going as our son is not a fan of middle Eastern food. But this turned out to be an amazing experience. The place is relaxed with really friendly and helpful staff. The kids menu of chicken and potatoes was perfect for our son. Deliciously roasted chicken and the same crunchy roasted potatoes from the main menu. For us the food was joyful. So many great combinations of flavours, both rich and subtle. It was surprisingly good at avoiding the typical cliche faire. A great place for vegetarians and meat eaters to eat together. We really enjoyed it.

Had the aubergine and egg pita - was delicious! Also, macchiato had a great strong flavour. They had a high chair for my two year old who ate the cheesy pita.

Delicious food. Great vibe. Would definitely go back. The pittas are really worth it but if they’re not your cuppa then the fish hash is superb too. Delicious home made sodas and a good array of cocktails. Definitely visit if in Margate!

Good food menu. I want to try everything!

Great food, very good service. Highly recommended.

Food is perfection, lovely atmosphere, friendly service

The best service I've had in a restaurant in a long time. We were a group of 12 and made to feel welcome. Staff were very friendly and helpful eg asking how we wanted the tables arranged. Not pushy when ordering but helpful. Went above expectations when dealing with a nut allergy for one of our guests. Not the cheapest but everyone raved about the food too primarily Fish hash and shakshuka - portion sizes very generous and filling. Plus it was easy to book online in advance with a reminder the day before. Would highly recommend

Excellent breakfast and service.

I fell in love with this place after my first lunch there that I went back the next day. Fabulous food, great service particularly noted with effortless touches. Advise booking during key periods.

It was alright... Nothing bad happened, but felt a bit unwelcome and the food was average. Coffee was great though. Overall it wasn't worth the price tag, sorry.

We had a fantastic breakfast; the waiting staff were lovely and happy to oblige us with changes to the menu. My friends had a wonderful shaksuka each, with potatoes being substituted for pitta for the gluten-free friend. I had the bacon and date pitta but substituted the bacon for halloumi - it tasted truly amazing. I took some chocolate babka home too. Lovely Tel Aviv vibes.

Was recommended this place and it didn't disappoint. Lovely menu, fresh food and friendly staff.

Struggled to decide what to order as it all looked amazing. Everyone at my table got something different and we loved all of it. Really friendly service.

Manager had the air of a 5 star Parisian restaurant. Service was nearly instantaneous. And the food! Authentic arabic fare, absolutely delicious (and very instagrammable). Eat the shakshuka!

I booked a table for 8 for brunch in advance along with a Babka chocolate birthday ‘cake’. From the moment we arrived, I knew we’d made a great choice. Steve and Izzy made us feel welcome and relaxed. The service was incredibly friendly without being pushy. Everything worked seamlessly - drinks, shared starters and then mains. The food was fantastic. Delicious and felt fresh and served with a smile and the desire to make our visit great. Thank you to everyone - including the people in the kitchen - for making my birthday celebration with friends a wonderful experience. Everyone who came along is keen to return to you and experience your other cafes. 😊

I had the fish hash and it was sooo good ! All plates were clean, great service and really nice restaurant.

Incredible food and wonderful service, it was great that we were able to book in advance for a large group. So grateful for the care and attention taken to ensure one party member with a nut/sesame allergy felt relaxed and able to enjoy brunch! Thank you to the wonderful chefs for taking precautions and for creating something delicious. Thanks also to Mark for bringing all the good energy and for being so helpful. (Really recommend the French Toast!)

Great place, nice friendly staff Will definitely recommend Paul@bpdrIns

Lovely options for the veggie!!! The aubergine pita is soooo yummy and fresh! More good eggs in London please..

Banging. Sabich every time. Super fresh and affordable. Oh and the kids meze plate is superb too.

Amazing spot ! Top quality 🤤 will return for more hummus and spicy pickles 🥒

Yay! No gimmicky themes or cluttered decor; at the Good Egg, it’s all about the food. The menu includes options that are different to the usual seaside cafe fare, so we had fun trying something new. I ordered the date and bacon pita and my partner had the shakshuka (Mediterranean baked egg and tomato dish). Wow! The coffee was great too, and the service was excellent. We will definitely be back for more.

Wow, this is delicious! Has the shakshuka with feta and the aubergine pita, as well as a cup of coffee and the ginger and turmeric kombucha. Everything was absolutely mouthwatering. Yum!

Great set menu. Mark was an outstanding, attentive host, service really doesn't get much better than that.

We had a very solid afternoon visit with some nibbles and coffees – everything was great, especially the chocolate brownie.

Friendly, welcoming service and a lovely coffee. Dogs welcome. 👌🏻

Fantastic food and lovely service. So lucky to have The Good Egg in Margate!

Outstanding food cooked from fresh with amazing service! Atmosphere was fresh and busy with a great brunch menu!! Will definitely be going back to try the other selections on the menu

What a find! New to Margate, I was delighted to stumble across this little gem. The food was delicious and Alex, the waiter, was super efficient and really nice. I'll be back.

I visited the Good Egg in December, We wanted something different to experience away from a traditional Christmas dinner. And OMG, did this place deliver. Food is absolutely delicious, melt in the mouth and perfectly seasoned. Staff was also super friendly, the facilities clean and well equipped. The venue is super easy to get to with plenty of on street parking nearby. It can be a tad on the cold side if you visit in the winter months. All in all loved it and will definitely go back.

Using Palestinian recipes with zero support or mention of Palestine. Ridiculous. Cultural appropriation?

Very tasty but should be for that kind of money

Absolutely delicious. Will definitely be visiting again soon.

Delicious food v popular so waited a little for food

Excellent food. Not cheap bit worth it for an alternative to a standard English breakfast

Had an excellent falafel pita here for lunch. Was tempted by the sweat treats they had on offer too, but managed to resist them. Service could be a little better, but all in all this is a great brunch place.

The staff were very friendly and the food was delicious. Definitely recommend this place for a lovely brunch

Delicious food - a bit on the expensive side

Quirky choice if food. Too much to eat, but could take leftovers home

Amazing Amazing Amazing.... small plates or big plates they are alla super delicious. 👌🏽

Highly recommend!! Staff were all really lovely and accommodating, we had the sour cherry, rose and Campari cocktails which were delicious, then we had the smoked haddock hash and the aubergine pita, both were really tasty but the hash was the highlight!

Interesting breakfasts which unlike most of the hipster venues in Margate do not all revolve around sourdough. Dog friendly.

Bit loud and uncomfortable because no soft furnishings to absorb sound.

Lovely spot of brunch today. The fish hash was particularly good and the other options looked nice too 🙂 quick service and friendly staff.

great food and such friendly service, highly rated!

A gem. Always delicious food and a friendly atmosphere. Great for kids and dogs too.

Rather cramped surroundings but the food is original and tasty.

Excellent middle eastern brunch menu. Really different from the usual breakfast fare in Margate, and all the better for it. Service is friendly. Good coffee. The shakshouka is superb and the bacon date pitta is also very good. Child-friendly, though a couple more menu options for kids would be very welcome.

Amazing food great hospitality! 🥰🥰🥰

Food offering was interesting, a little bit Middle Eastern, a little bit Mediterranean, but perhaps a bit too adventurous or 'overladen' with a multitude of ingredients and competing flavours for us -- e.g. salt beef pita smothered in sauerkraut, pickles and spicy mayo, with the condiments overpowering the flavour of the salt beef. The challa French toast had a lot of cream cheese and jam on it, so much so I didn't really taste the French toast, and at first, thought there wasn't any egg in the bread at all. The coffees, however, were very good, with nice crema. Service was friendly and efficient.

Definitely coming here again. The dips were like nothing I've ever tasted before. Swift and friendly service. Lovely warm welcoming atmosphere. Reasonably priced.

Attracted by the design of the shop we only drop by for a coffee and cake It was lovely！

Don't get much bang for your buck but the bang is good

EXCELLENT brunch! We ordered the Babka French Toast which was super fluffy and delicious with the cream and blueberries, truly some of the best french toast I've ever had. We also got a slice a chocolate babka which was melt in your mouth but a bit expensive at £4.5. Finally, we got the sabih Pitta and the falafel Pitta which were both super flavoursome and packed with veggies and sauces. Would recommend all the menu items mentioned in this review! The service was also so lovely, all the staff were very welcoming. Nice interior too.

Food very nice little bit expensive for what you get

Food was unbelievable- super unique and delicious. Also loved the coffee! Highly recommend

Nice place but I do take issue with adding a service charge when the place was so busy that the service staff couldn’t keep up! Please allow people to decide whether or not to tip without putting them in an awkward position. I asked for some sweet things from the counter after brunch and was never returned to so I had to leave without it! Then I’m charged service charge!

Beautiful place with great food (the babka French toast is epic!) and a really relaxed vibe

So I’m visiting Margate so I came here. The food was amazing.The staff were extremely nice and friendly. The vibe and the mood was good and happy. The staff were extremely friendly. I’ve said it to twice so you understand how kind they were.

So lovely to find The Good Egg in Margate, lots of fond memories of the Stoke Newington one. We had a delicious lunch ate too much but had to try the Babka anyway. Will definitely be back.

Amazing food and the best macchiato I have had in years!