The Little Old Toll House in Maidstone

Limited selection of hot food, the sausage rolls were hot and that's about it.

A magical place! I love it here.

Great little place for a drink and a snack to go

Nice spot by the river to relax and have a cuppa or a snack in the sunshine.

I love to stop at this little cafe when walking the dog. Great coffee , cake and a ‘pup cup’ for a happy puppy! However, the opening times on Google search don't match their actual times. I have visited twice in the last few weeks…. today, Thursday at 12.30pm and previously at 4.15pm on a Wed. Both times they were closed🤷‍♀️ despite google saying open 8am-5pm Wed-Sun. Puppy disappointment was off the scale!!😂.

what a fantastic location right next to the river and lock. really nice walks and actually quite picturesque. the cafe is small with good selection. great place to sit by the river and watch the world go by.

Lovely little Riverside cafe, even better now they have hardstanding but a little pricey.

Always a friendly place to drink good coffee and watch the world drift by.

We arrived about 1pm and took pictures of the menu. We selected what we wanted and went up to order at 1:20pm only to be told they had no food apart from vegan sausage roll and a bacon something. How can you run out of food so early? I was so looking forward to visiting but a waste of time. The lady would have seen me taking pictures and also said to the lady 2 of our party wanted the toilet so when they would come back we would order. No mention of a lack of food and the menu board was not amended at all. Sadly we were forced to go elsewhere..

Popped in for a quiet lunch whilst the children were at school on what was a glorious sunny day. The area is beautiful with stunning views from the river really a hive of activity lots going on. Unfortunately the day we visited was the day they were revising the menu however that didn't cause issues for us. The food was ok but a little on the small size. That said the scenes make up for all that.

I can't recommend this place enough. In the most beautiful setting. They provide blankets to sit on the grass. Food, coffee, and service was 10/10. Thank you ❤️

I so want to love it here but I asked for a cappuccino with no chocolate and was told that that's a frothy latte. I'm pretty sure it isn't and let it go but as I continued my walk I had been served a latte. I don't like latte so tipped it away. I cappuccino really isn't a latte with froth. If it can't be made maybe take it off the menu.

Nice coffee and cakes, lovely setting.

Excellent coffee and atmosphere

Lovely little cafe in a beautiful location, food and drinks are great, especially the vegan milkshakes, who knew they could taste soooo good! Staff are friendly and welcoming, and lots of great little walks all around. Definitely worth a visit, highly recommend :-)

Brilliant place. Friendly staff. Quite good coffee. Great setting.

Love this thoughtful and creative little cafe Staff are great

Owner and staff fabulous so is the good little gem run don't walk !

The best little cafe kiosk you will find, right by Allington lock, great coffee or many other beverage alternatives, pasties, pies, sausage rolls , including vegan and vegetarian options, service is is given with a smile.

Lovely location but no toilet facilities hence 4 stars.

Lovely walk on a nice day, interesting to see the locks in use.

Ideal for an iced Americano on a hot day. Only downside is that there are no toilets, but being on the lockside there's not a lot they can do about that.

This is a lovely location for a tea/coffee, cake or a light lunch or snack. We frequently visit during our river walks past Allington Lock.

This is my favourite place for coffee and have been going now for a few years. Always happy with my drink and staff are always lovely, If we have savoury pastries they are always hot. Location is fab and love my early morning or evening visits sitting by the river. Dogs are well catered for and mine definitely likes her doggie ice cream. I always recommend The Little Old Toll House if I'm talking to someone who wants to go somewhere nice for coffee. It's definitely worth a visit ☺️.

Great place to visit for a snack and a hot drink whilst on a ride or walk. Recommend the hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows. A lot of building works have been completed recently so the area is looking fresh and welcoming with a new outside seating and canopy incase it’s raining. Thanks again for the great hospitality

Lovely café with friendly staff 👍🏼

Lovely Riverside coffee/pastry venue 😍 Very friendly and lovely spot in the late evening sun

What a lovely find on the Riverside... friendly service, lovely chai latte and hot chocolate in the evening sunshine. 👍❤️

Outstanding place to have a coffee and bite to eat .Staff very friendly location super clean and spacious.

Wonderful little cafe/ tearoom - situated at the Allington lock, on the island between tidal and fresh medway waters. Friendly staff, happy to accommodate most food intolerances.. Very reasonably priced

Went there with my daughters really enjoyed it

It's such a poetry place to have an afternoon coffee. Very friendly staff and they offered us a blanket to have a picnic near too.

Lovely little lockside cafe. Outside seating only. Hot pasties, sausage in rolls and other hot snacks. Hot chocolate, coffee and tea.

Absolute gem of a place. I visit The Little Old Toll House whenever I can as the lattes and chai lattes are amazing (all the drinks are yummy as my daughter loves the milkshakes too), the sausage rolls are my favourite and the pies are my partners favourite. The service is brilliant and the atmosphere is welcoming and friendly. Come rain or shine this place is great to visit. It now has under cover seating so you can go whatever the weather. There is no parking down the lock but there is a car park further up along from Allington Castle where you can leave the car and take a nice stroll down. It’s an ideal place for cyclists, runners, walkers, boaters and canoeists! A little something for everyone. I can honestly say it is one of my favourite places in my local area. We are very lucky to have this in walking distance. Definitely worth a visit.

Awful drinks - don’t know how to make a chai latte and the coffee tasted disgusting. The pastries and sausage rolls tasteless. It’s a very cute place but please try a bit harder on the drinks as they aren’t cheap. Will give it another go in the future hopefully by then it’s better. I’ve read past reviews saying nothing is made on site - understandably .. but you can find cheap coffee and pastries that are better than what we had.

Love this coffee shop on the river. Tasty snacks and friendly staff.

My wife and I enjoy this place a lot. The chai latte they served us and the milkshakes were perfect. The staff is friendly and joyful, and the general atmosphere of this place is so unique. We will definitely be back!

Lovely little haven away from hustle and bustle of life. Reasonable prices and Lovely food. Friendly staff great set up

I often use this place as a nice little pitstop when walking between Snodland and Maidstone. The scenery and atmosphere are beautiful and peaceful and the staff are always friendly. My only grumble is the lack of toilets, but the Malta in is not far as is the Kent Life museum, so I can always stop off there if nature calls. Well worth the visit

Great coffee and served with a smile!

A bit pricey but the staff were lovely, the cream tea was really nice and they are dog friendly

Love this place. Although vegan pasty not as nice as the last time I had it. Cappuchino lovely

First visit today. Friendly and the Cream Tea was delicious. Will be going back soon :-)

A lovely tea house. 🍵 I always stop with the dog for a sit down on our walks. 🐕

Two friendly serving staff with a good sense of humour served us delicious coffee and bakewell tart by the river near Allington LockIt was a wet day but the seating was under a shelter so we stayed dry.

Fantastic coffee and hot chocolate, as well as all the teas and cold drinks. Milkshakes in the summer are on par with the giants (Costa, etc). But most of all it's worth visiting the 2 loveliest ladies who run it. Great atmosphere and regular customers. A little gem

What a joyful place by the river. Excellent coffee all served with sunshine smiles. My go to place for a tasty treat. Love it !

Great place to enjoy a coffee and snack.

Great little coffee shop to paddle down to and have a coffee and bite to eat

A great cup of coffee and they had a selection of alternative milks . Staff were friendly and efficient.

Courteous and fast service. Delicious orange and chocolate sponge cake and very good flat white coffee - just right after a 6 mile walk.

Such a gorgeous place to stop for a cuppa. Highly recommended 😊

I've been coming here for a couple years now. My favourite thing to do is walk along the river and get a drink at the toll house. Staff are very friendly and you can tell it's popular with locals: especially ramblers, cyclists and dog walkers. They make a surprising amount of food and drink options considering their size: many teas, cakes, pastries, coffees and more, with plenty of gluten free and vegan options too. Love their eco ethos and using local suppliers. It's lovely to see their growth and success. Only criticism is that it would be great if they would add sandwiches to their menu but pastries are also nice.

Fantastic little place, best coffee and the lovely ladies that run it are fantastic.

A beautiful walk from carpark (8 min walk). You can sit under the canopy and enjoy a lovely river view whilst drinking your choice of hot/cold beverage and snacks aplenty. Extremely popular kiosk at competitive prices.

A lovely relaxing place by the river.

Lovely little spot on the river Medway, staff were very friendly and welcoming. Food and drinks were great, even with my intolerances, they were able to cater for me. Beautiful little walk along the river too, stopped off on the way there and back for refreshments, I’ll definitely be returning 😀

Travelled from Rochester to the cafe only to find no parking when we got there so had to leave very disappointed. Looked very nice and appeared busy however unable to park, didn’t see any parking areas or disabled parking spaces .

Great place to come for a coffee or tea. Wonderfully placed by the river. Service is great. Dog friendly.

Very nice break to our mammoth walk here

Very busy on the last Saturday of July 2023. For me it is a shame they do not sell a nice wine or two, I'm sure there are some who prefer the lack of!!

A lovely place to stop and relax and enjoy a cuppa or a bite to eat. Our dog loves it too for the treats and the Dog ice-cream. Staff really friendly. Can highly recommend!

Beautiful position and such a pleasure to be there. You do need a good day as only noticed outside tables

5 stars across the board. This is a great place to go to have a coffee and cake, meet others, walk or cycle to, or for literally anything! Wide selection of food and drink available and I would definitely recommend due to the many walking/cycling routes you can take to get there!

Nice old stone building with Good coffee, good views, and good outside seating. Why not buy a cappuccino and sit watching the boats navigating the lock.

Great choice of vegan options, I had the vegan Bakewell Tart, it was yummy! A very ethical and eco friendly company. Setting is stunning.

One of the best kept secrets in Maidstone. Sunny day next to the lock with their awesome chocolate milkshake. Dog friendly too. And if you’re lucky the deck chairs will be out. Service always great too 😎

What a beautiful little place to stop on the river, truly the friendliest and helpful owner with beautiful snacks and drinks, I have no idea why anyone would choose to walk by here and go to Malta Inn if you’re just after a quick bite and a drink. Really enjoyed our time here today and cannot wait to go back!

Fantastic position at Allington locks, friendly service.

Lovely little cafe with a new gazebo area for seating down by the river. Food's always excellent, with snacks for dogs available as well (our Mini Dax loves the pup cup & biscuit), and the staff are friendly and welcoming. Great spot for a quick treat on a weekend!

Lovely little cafe on Allington lock.

Gorgeous venue. There is now a patio-d area with tables and cover for al-fresco experiences. What’s not to love. The owner is outstanding. The chairs are comfortable, prices fair and food and srink delicious.

We visited The Little Old Toll House a couple of times and really loved it. The pasties and pies are delicious, great ice cream and the best milkshakes ever! Also good vegan options. It's in a beautiful location on the lock, really pretty and peaceful. Staff are really friendly too. It's just a really cool place!

A great place to stop for a while alongside the Medway at Allington, really good coffee and Pastie.

Stopped for a drink after checking in with the lock keeper. Nice friendly staff. There’s a Seating area and great views of the river and lock. Nice stop off place on foot, bike or boat .

Great little café. Can sit in the sun and watch the world go by...

Really disappointed with the manager lady. I was a regular customer here however one Sunday, i had nice cups of coffee with my husband. Afterwards, we ordered two hot chocolates for takeaway to my children at home. The cream on hot chocolate were melting so i asked for 2 big paper cups to put the hot chocolates in. However, the lady with the glasses (manager) shouted at me saying ' YOU ASKED FOR KIDS HOT CHOCOLATE!' with an angry attitude. Then proceeded to get 1 cup and slammed it on the counter. I was completely taken aback because i was not expecting this attitude as a paying customer. I left as i didnt want to create a commotion and was in shock. Later, i wrote a review on facebook. i was given a number to call. When i called, instead of a genuine apology, the manager expressed her displease in me writing bad review on facebook and said i must have done it to get a freebie otherwise i wouldnt have wasted my time and energy to write such a review. Then she also said it was the 35 degree heat that made her short tempered and i made her wait long to get my hot chocolates etc. i am deeply disappointed in how the manager behaved towards me and handled the whole situation. I have no idea what i did wrong. whenever i went here, i always paid. i always picked up my own litter. never made a mess. I have always eaten out in restaurants and cafes and this is the first time in my life, i got shouted at by staff (a manager nonetheless). Later i found out i was blocked on facebook (perhaps to delete my feedback). i dont have problem with being blocked. However, i dont think a good manager will behave in such a way. Not a good customer experience at all.

A favourite place to walk to, have a coffee and chill. It’s a perfect location, friendly staff and high quality food. For such a tiny place they do amazingly well. I’ve introduced many people to this little gem. The dog biscuits are genius. My dog won’t walk past without joining the queue for her biscuit so our furry friends approve too!!

What a treasure. Delicious coffee, vegan options probably the best flapjack ever snd even the dog got a pup cup. Beautiful setting and friendly staff.

Great coffee, pies, cakes and ice cream, such a lovely space to sit.

Had a lovely coffee sitting by the lock, lots of choice of fresh food

Lovely place for a stop off. Prices are reasonable. Cakes are lush

Lovely little coffee shop at Allington lock. It was busy on a June Sunday morning, so there was a short wait for service. Prices are reasonable, and there's comfortable seating if you wish to sit and watch the world go by on the river and towpath. Well worth a visit.

Gorgeous little place in an idyllic setting and the cake and iced coffee was amazing, lovely service too. My puppy loved her free treat

Decided to pop here one lunchtime after a walk along the river, seeing all the good reviews it has, and we were so glad we did! It's a lovely little hut serving food, cakes, coffees and much more. We also picked up a pup-cup for our dog which was really good and came with a chunky biscuit he loved! There is also water available for dogs too. There are a number of outside tables available but it can get quite busy so best to go early. We had some of their chocolate cake and it was really good! The staff were so friendly too, we will be back.

What a find! We were out paddle boarding and were not expecting much from the little coffee shop - but we were really pleasantly surprised! Really extensive menu for such a little place - including LOADs of vegan options and treats for dogs. In top of that - the service was so friendly - We will definitely be back.

Delightful little cafe in a great location, with views of the river. A great selection of food and drink (good vegan options!), and very friendly staff. There was some seating, and also a selection of picnic blankets for you to use. Top option for those with dogs too (doggy ice cream, anyone?)

What a wonderful quaint place if you are out for a walk this has got to be on your coffee/tea break list it’s beautiful staff are super friendly and the coffee was lovely. I had a muffin as well and it was delicious xx

Wonderful, friendly, speedy service as ever. Tasty coffee, lovely, clean tables and peaceful river views. Carpark 10 min walk, gorgeous river walks nearby.

Just out for a walk and stumbled across this place. What a find. Right by the river. Great outdoor seating area. They even have blankets should your legs feel a little cold. The service was so friendly and the coffee, the best coffee I have had for a long time. I had a cappuccino I will be back. This place is an absolute gem.

Good food,hygienically wrapped and fast friendly service. Touch card payment as well. Nice to sit and watch the boats and ducks.

A gorgeous morning for a delicious cappuccino and beef pasty sitting in front of the loth. Short queue, efficient staff, tasty fayre at fair prices. Free parking is a 5-10 min walk!

Another lovely visit to sig on the little island , home to The Loth. The drinks were excellent and well/priced, food tasty. The staff are excellent and very friendly. The prices are fair. Easy parking (free), a 5 min walk to the venue.

Saturday 28th November. Lovely day for a walk. So off to Allington Lock thinking ,"wouldn't it be good if we could get a coffee in November" Surprise Surprise, the LOTH cafe was open and doing a roaring trade. Well done you guys. That is the kind of trading spirit that will get the country thriving again post covid.

I came here with my husband for a cream tea. The scones were delicious and the setting was lovely and peaceful.

Delightful Our first but not last visit. Wonderful coffee made by Meg. The surroundings are perfect and the welcome warm. We look forward to trying the ‘scioche’ 😀

I've visited The Little Old Toll House a few times now, I only discovered it last year and it's such a beautiful, tranquil place to stop, enjoy a drink, cake, lunch and just take in the stunning location right on the Lock. I've always received a warm, friendly welcome and service is brilliant.Their menu is perfect, a bit of lush for everyone, a friend of mine is Vegan so she often comes with me. There's always something extra special on the menu, like lemon poppyseed scone, (or is it brioche, I can't quite remember but oh so tasty) - served warm with clotted cream and home made jam, see picture... Chocolate cake is sometimes Orange Chocolate Cake, Hot sausage panini often has caramelised onion with it... You get the idea, T.L.O.T.L goes the extra mile.... And the menu changes with the season. Always relaxed, never rushed. Pop along and watch the world go by... :) 10/10 from me!!

A wonderful place to spend a morning, lunch or afternoon! The coffee is second to none, the food is amazing, and the different options for all dietary requirements is so great to see. The staff are friendly, kind and always happy to help and the location is beautiful. A diamond in the rough coffee shop, if you're looking for somewhere genuinely authentic with a great menu then look no further.

I love coming here, the coffee is fantastic and the food is great. Staff are always lovely. Highly recommend.

Based on some of the reviews we wanted this as a brunch stop within a day trip to the area.Not open as advertised and no notice to explain why.Thursday 14th November 1300