The Larder & Pie House in Isle of Wight

When Im on the Isle of Wight, always take time to visit this wonderful cafe. Please try and make it too. Their fun is excellent value. Im coming back in April 2020.

Really disappointed in this place, unprofessional staff & bad coffee, there are many nicer cafés than this. It used to be a really nice cafe but it has definitely gone downhill.

I like the food and very nice cup of tea and coffee and cakes why you wait for your train? If you want to go on your train that is and very beautiful views

Okay, it’s well over 2 years since my last Gaslight review, when I said then that it was a Superb Café, and worthy of attendance. Unfortunately since that time I did visit a few months ago for Coffee, and had an unimpressed time as a party of Women and their Children were noisily disturbing the peace, with the added inclusion of the Café’s owner who clearly knew them, but I put that visit down to being unlucky, so I didn’t report on it. However this visit was equally as poor inasmuch as although it was relatively peaceful in there, the quality of the Coffee I had was poor with little flavour, and it was not that hot. My Wife said that her Cappuccino was also tasteless and luke warm as well, added to which the Lemon Cake which she had, and that I sampled, lacked Lemon taste, and was dry going on stale. The fact that we left over half the Cake and most of her Cappuccino was testament to what we were served. All in all a very disappointing experience, and as such I don’t think I’ll be going out of my way to visit again.

Very friendly, kind staff, nothing too much trouble, locals use this cafe and they offer an excellent breakfast, toasted sandwiches are delicious, reasonable prices and you can sit and watch the trains come and go..free parking too.

Popped in and had a hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows, the staff are very friendly and kind, prices are reasonable aswell. We then went back for a breakfast which was great they coped with about 20 of us and we are glad we have found this place for future visits to the IOW. Thank you!

The Gaslight Café is small and wonderfully formed. Station Café atmosphere (trains still stop at the station up to four times an hour), with food far finer than every graced a 'British Rail buffet'. The live music is awesome, from fine local bands to musicians who have, and still do, occupied big stages with top names, yet have set down roots on the Island.

Such a lovely atmosphere lovely helpful staff and had a nice chilli and rice and great ice cream sundae! Music nights are brilliant but you need to get your ticket quickly as there is only limited space for about 30 people. Love this venue.

I arranged my mums 60th birthday party at the cafe.A beautiful venue and Ali and her mum were very helpful in arranging it.The buffet they organised was beautiful with something for everyone.I am vegetarian and the spread was amazing.Many of the people at the party were from the island and didnt know about the cafe, they all loved it and will be back.I am still getting messages about what a brilliant venue it was.If you Luce on the island or are visiting tou myst go.Thanks Ali .

I say hidden-ish, because it in Sandown Train Station, on the main IOW Tube Line, but it's easy to miss if you're not paying much attention.When I arrived, I was warmly greeted, and instantly felt welcome. It was exactly what I needed after a long walk through the neighbouring town of Shanklin.I ordered a Breakfast Baguette (pictured) and a Cup of Tea, which came to £5.20.I personally believe it to be well worth the value - the food was excellent and generously portioned. It felt like a mixture of "old timey" train tea rooms, combined with the feeling of being back home with Mum's cooking.In short, if you're on the Island, or traveling to the Isle of Wight, take the wonderful 1930's tube train up to Sandown, and pay this beautiful little spot a visit.

We arrived at Sandown station and the the weather was turning to rain. We decide to lunch at the Gaslight Cafe before walking out to the sea front. What a pleasant surprise. The food was excellent and the service equally so. Highly recommended - more so if you like traditional jazz! The clouds burst while we enjoyed 'all day' type breakfasts - who cares about the weather!

Nice little cafe in the former booking office at Sandown Station which has been open a couple of years. Furnished with old rail memorabilia and 1940's stuff. There's a good selection of snacks suitable for both breakfast and lunch as well as a selection of cakes and hot drinks.

Lovely food, lovely little cafe & lovely staff running it. Will return next time I'm in Sandown. Children liked it very much.

Often called for coffee (very good) when passing but this time went for breakfast on the recommendation of a friend. It was excellent and I would certainly go back for more.

I heard a great lot of things about this cafe before going to Isle of Wight and Sandown and on first impression lets say I was not overwhelmed at the appearance. This looks like a cafe that operates out of train station and manned by a solitary (and very cheerful and charming I must say) lady. So I was bit apprehensive but then when we ordered the classic British breakfasts (so many of them were on offer) and the sandwiches and baguettes we know why this place is so highly rated. All the food was simply outstanding ! We tried this place again for a dinner and again found everything we ordered to be super tasty. Many a times there are live performances for dinner and that time the cafe is pre-booked so do enquire before going there for a dinner. The ambience of the cafe is also very much retro, adorned with railway paraphernalia and photographs of the past. A place not to be missed if you are in Sandown.

Lovely little cafe set in old waiting room of Sandown Station. We’ve eaten here a couple of times and food and drink are excellent and at very good prices. Very friendly staff. Food excellently presented and good quality..

Quirky place to drop into whilst waiting for a train at Sandown station or even if you have no train trip in mind, it matters not! Friendly staff and tasty snacks. Lots to look at on the walls, a real memory lane moment. Worth a visit, although, check the opening times!

Housed on the platform of Sandown Station (a must-see in its own right) this beautiful cafe is adorned with railway paraphernalia, serves great food, is dog friendly ✅✅✅ and - wait for it - hosts Northern Soul Nights on alternative Friday evenings ✊✊✊.

Another great snack. Toasted cheese and onion sandwich with salad and coleslaw for a bargain £3.30. Great service and coffee latte to go with it.

What a wonderful little place. Quirky and fun. We went to the Gaslight Cafe last night for the first time and will definitely be back. It was Vintage night with the Bunker Girls singing. Great atmosphere and lovely to see this little cafe being made the most of by enthusiastic people.This is just one of the many evenings of entertainment that they have each month and is well worth dipping your toes in and having some fun.

Went in as a group of three for breakfast. Good pricing and a really tasty full English breakfast. It’s nice being in the railway station too, you can watch the old trains come in and out. Will be back again very good cafe! Dog friendly too.

After checking on the website for opening times, which stated open, we travelled across from Freshwater to visit after cafe was recommended to us. Unfortunately it was a wasted trip as cafe was closed. Please could you make sure your website is up to date. We will try again and hopefully we will be able to give 5 stars when we get in there and taste the cakes.

Never looks much when passing through on the train but, although it's not overly big inside, it's clean with friendly staff (who dealt with a party of 16+ quickly and efficiently). Albeit most of us only had coffee / tea but the menu looked appealing if we'd had more time. Full English breakfast, sandwiches (toasted as well), baguettes, salads through to afternoon teas, all reasonably priced. Maybe the first visit - but not the last.

Based in what was shanklin's former station at one time, you will find the Gas Light. We popped in for a snack as we had arrived early for our train. Hubby had a bacon bagget and I sampled one of the tea cakes. Friendly staff, average café prices

Brilliant - love it. The people are very friendly. DDService is good - and the added bonus is live music on occasions!

Great lunch with my family after cycling along the red squirrel trail. Clean, warm, lovely staff and really tasty, homemade food at good prices. Proper coffee too 😀

Un día increíble en sandown por la experiencia en el Gaslight Cafe. Recibimos un servicio con una sonrisa para empezar, la comida era genial y el cuidado era el mejor. La señora de la cafetería a mi madre un ascensor a la playa porque no pudimos conseguir un taxi por horas. En resumen, recomiendo a todo el mundo pasando por la estación de entrar y conseguir algunos helados y gofres, ¡es genial! Gracias por la excelente hospitalidad! !

Very pleasant staff and great food, some original 1930s features from the days of Southern Railway Co. Well located for town too.

Con otras palabras, nos encontramos, por casualidad a este lugar.

Left too late to get the train at Shanklin, so decided to try and drop friends off at Sandown. We missed the train but what a find. Will inform guests to wait at Sandown in future, as its a great cafe.

Cogimos el tren de vuelta a Ryde Pier de Sandown y tenía una gran-off enviar cortesía de la hospitalidad de los Gaslight Cafe. El mejor chocolate caliente que había tenido en mucho tiempo y su magnífica casa rollitos de salchicha! Servicio cordial y eficiente. Ojalá hubiera tenido tiempo de más para oír el entretenimiento en vivo.

Llegamos a la estación de tren justo como nuestro sandown fue dejando así que decidimos tomar un almuerzo ligero y esperar 40 minutos para el siguiente. Dos sándwiches tostados de queso y cebolla con ensalada y ensalada de patatas y dos de leche por 10 libras fue una estupenda relación calidad-precio.

Almuerzo chicas con música en vivo todos se unieron para sorpresa de la gente en la línea de la isla. Pruébalo un Jueves de 1 a 3 pm con el cantante (no nos residente estará por favor saber) La comida es fabulosa y razonable.

Paramos para el café el pasado jueves (29 de marzo). Cambiábamos cuando miramos en el menú. Y stilton ordenados casero brócoli sopa y una salchicha de sándwiches y café. Vinieron todos muy rápidamente, eran abundantes y muy buenos. La única pega la placa grande sopa sopa para refrescar rápidamente domésticos y la cuchara, si no cuidadosamente colocado, caer en la sopa. No había mucho ambiente como llegamos temprano lunchers pero el músico fue puesta a punto por lo que deben haber más animada.

Fantastic place, food good jazz nights fantastic atmosphere worth a visit and a great place if on a bike ride as well

Para un café bastante básico, que está situada en la sala de espera de un convertido a la estación de tren local, desayuno el gaslight's era magnífico.

A wonderful Christmas atmosphere when we visited today with Santa Claus and live music. Drinks and food were excellent. Highly recommended.

Such a great atmosphere in this compact but characterful cafe. Had lunch twice. In expensive and great service.

Enjoyed breakfast here on Saturday. The coffee is lovely. Everything is freshly cooked and the service is very friendly. Don't miss the bread pudding it's to die for.

Genial para café y desayunos, etc. Tuve huevos en una tostada y un café.

This is now trading as the Gaslight Cafe it is great for a coffee or snack while you wait for a train. Sandown Station Sandown Po36 9bw 07595 670101