The Lift Cafe in Shepway

Lovely toasted sandwich. Lots of flavours. Nice herby scone and the home made pickles were delicious. Definitely recommend.

The lift café is a gem. Do not be put off by the scruffy appearance. It continues to serve the best toasted triple cheese with spring onions and mustard on local sourdough sandwich, probably in the Western world. It also comes with home produced pear pickle. Each sandwich is enough for two. Do not miss this treat while in Folkestone.

This cafe is in a fascinating heritage building with loads of character. My ultimate cheese toastie was absolutely delicious! Highly recommended but don't postpone your visit, because the cafe will close when the refurbishment of the lift begins. We are hoping they will re-open nearby!

We went there after a swim off the beach. Really old building part of the old funicular. Tea pot to serve tea which is refillable. Toastie with 3 cheeses. I think I’ll make this a regular. Servers were friendly and helpful.

Had the homemade soup here several times. And every time loads of flavours, just delicious! Shared a homemade sausage roll, again delicious. Very importantly the coffee is always smooth and the strength perfect.