The Nutmeg Cafe in Shepway

Popped into this sweet little cafe in Hythe, really friendly and helpful staff. Made to feel welcome and given a good choice of food and drink. Looked after and not rushed, Will definitely be calling in again.

Warm welcome at Nutmeg this morning, delicious Avocado on Docker sour dough bread, topped with a fresh egg and bacon, served with a dash of happiness and sunshine 🌞 And the obligatory pot of breakfast tea. Delicious 😋

My wife and I stopped here for a drink whilst walking along the Royal Military Canal. We both had smoothies which were excellent. The staff bought a bowl of water over for our dog which was much appreciated. Service was friendly and efficient. Can’t fault our experience would happily return.

We found the extra charge for a decaffeinated latte unwarranted. Too many dogs in our chosen area for lunch. So disappointed.disappointed

Dropped in here for a coffee with my dog. Coffee and a cake. All the staff were friendly and Reggie got a bowl of water and some treats. Some of the reviews seem very harsh and the one review ever reviews are very suss.

In this day and age I am disgusted the cafe charges an extra 70 p for a decaf coffee,really come on it’s not the 1980’s lots of people drink decaf and it really has become the norm ,a great money spinner won’t be going back.

The cafe itself was friendly and the food pretty good but the toilet was disgusting. I’m surprised the Environmental Health department haven’t closed it down. Decaying wood and filth in the only toilet area was very off putting. I will not be bringing anyone back here. I was embarrassed and dismayed at the lack of care and attention in this small cafe. The Nutmeg needs some love.. but that is clearly in the ‘too hard department’ for the owner.

Visiting from Australia, I chanced upon this cafe for lunch. The staff are lovely and friendly, service was prompt and the food delicious.

Had breakfast here during a visit to Hythe. It was simply magnificent, food cooked to perfection and plenty of it. The staff were lovely and really made me feel welcome. I’ll be back……

The food and the service was great, but we ordered the sausage and bacon sandwiches with what we thought was doorstep bread, but we got thick slice, which was advertised on the menu. Disappointed

Lovely interesting, Mediterranean food. Often specials on the menu. Currently (Dec 2020) closed for Lockdown unfortunately.

After recently moving to Hythe we thought we’d shop ‘local’ for breakfast one morning. Not overly impressed.Food was ok but served by the chef whowas not wearing a mask and my husbands comment on the waitress (owner?) of ‘I don’t know why some people choose a career in dealing with customers when they have zero interest’ just about sums our visit up.Was busy though - maybe we’re just not ‘local’ enough yet.... ‍♀️

Good, friendly service and lovely cakes, non dairy milk not a problem. Friendly service just the thing for an afternoon Pick me up

No Attempt at Covid protection Food was not good Smoked salmon bap and poached egg- swimming in water bap soggy because of water and the most revolting smoked salmonThe rest of us had avocado bacon and egg on granary which with utensils given to us it was impossible to cut the toast/bread Will not go again

Lovely cafe and friendly service. The food was delicious and was generously portioned. Cosy seating. Will be back when visiting Hythe again.

We visited on 28th Aug at 14.00 and were shown to a seat on a raised area. The seat was very close to two other tables so clearly social distancing rules have been ignored. Ten minutes later we were still waiting to be served so left the cafe. There are many great cafes in Hythe, this one needs to up its game, encouraging their staff to not chat around the till area or on the phone would be a great start.

Me and my partner popped in with our little girl for coffee and something to eat today 15/08/20. the lady who served us done amazing job even she was on her own as someone didn't turned up to help her. She served people inside cafe and people coming just for takeaway plus dealing with covid rules wiping tables etc. We enjoyed the coffe cake and bfast! Thank you for feeling normal in this current situation! Will come again!

Have been to Nutmeg before during lockdown when it had re-opened for takeaway drinks and food and the staff always wore gloves when preparing them.We visited last weekend and were very surprised and disappointed that none of the staff were wearing gloves as a safety precaution when preparing any orders.We probably won’t visit again during the current climate if this is going to be normal for the staff.

We’ve been regulars for years & always been a fan of the warm service, delicious food & nice atmosphere at the Nutmeg. During recent difficult months we have made a point to go more regularly than ever so we can support this amazing small business - the service & care during this challenging time has been amazing. Nicola has always gone above & beyond to make us feel safe & also ensure we get the best service (even making bespoke orders for me of the famous yummy shortbread) We are so excited they are able to open again & already have a booking for a breakfast. Their breakfasts are delicious. Well done Team Nutmeg & welcome back Holly x

Enjoyed a lovely lunch with my partner and our young son today, very welcoming and polite staff, we will be coming back! Welcome back nutmeg!

Popped in The Nutmeg Cafe on a whim to get out of the bad weather. I've been to most the tea rooms and cafes in Hythe and The Nutmeg has become our winner. The Cakes were utterly delicious (I think I'll see if they can do a birthday cake for my neice) , it was spotlessly clean and the staff very attentive and friendly. The women in charge with glasses and red lipstick was great helped me with my coat too. We will be back for sure

Have been to this restaurant several times for breakfast and lunch. When we arrived today there were a 5 people in the restaurant but the door sign said closed. So I popped my head round the door and asked if they were open. The server looked round and then made eye contact and said “clearly we are, we have customers “ ... sarcasm I find is best served when you are not front of house. As I always say be kind to people as you never know what rubbish your customers have had to deal with. So sadly this establishment is off my list of places to visit

The breakfast menu offers a good choice of both healthy and more traditional breakfasts (with some tasty twists). The Black Pudding on Bubble & Squeak with fired eggs and a sweet chutney was excellent. Coffee was fine although a expensive (£2.90 for a flat white is pushing it a bit).I love the world map with pins and labels indicating where customers have travelled from.A step up from the other cafes in Hythe that we wallked by which were either closed or looking rather sad and old fashioned.

Stopped off for lunch as a party of 4 with a dog. Very nice food at a good price. Vegetarian options. Staff very helpful.

A lovely range of cakes to suit all tastes. The best coffee in Hythe. Friendly service. What a great combination!

I have been going to the Nutmeg Café for a while now. I have always found the café to have a cosy welcoming atmosphere. It is child and dog friendly which is a huge bonus. Although it can be a little cramped at times when it is busy this does not detract from the charm of the place. Service can appear to be a little slow at times, but this is usually when it is busy. The food is all freshly prepared so we are willing to wait. It may seem a little pricey initially but compared to other food places in the area it is comparable, and the food is excellent. The cakes especially are delicious. Will definitely carry on going there.

Well, despite the fact that the member of staff was heard to say "It's been quiet today", it was still necessary to attract their attention, having sat with my companion for some time being ignored. We then ordered tea (no apology for keeping us waiting). I asked for soya milk and was told they did not have soya despite the fact that it was on the menu (no apology). The cups were delivered promptly but we needed to ask for a replacement as one of them was stained brown (no apology). I was unhappy with the service and shared this with my companion and if the hushed whispers and frequent glances in my direction from the staff members were anything to go by, they had picked up on my discontent. Too bad. For this, I offer no apology.

Hier 2 keer geweest tijdens ons verblijf. Heerlijke koffie en lekker ontbijt. Zeer gastvrij en behulpzaam.

Mouthwatering cakes, great coffee and cosy seating to relax, chat and enjoy. The staff are friendly and helpful

We had a wake for 60 people in a hallThe food was delicious, tasty sandwiches, the flans pastry was excellent.The cakes were my favourite, fresh light sponges of coffee and walnut and fresh cream Victoria sponge. chocolate cake was everyone's dreamWaitresses were friendly and helpfulWould definitely use them again

I thought this was a wonderful place to stop and have a drink. We had a couple of great hot chocolates and they were really first class. Also the attitude of the staff and the ambience was of a very high standard.

Four of us visited Nutmeg on Tuesday, 13th August. Two of us had the savoury flan (quiche) which was dry and had vegetables that were too big and not thoroughly cooked. While this is only the second negative comment I have made, we were disappointed.

My wife and I visited yesterday for a light lunch. I had a very big bowl of Soup with cheese on toast and my wife had a ciabatta with Parma ham, mozzarella and sun dried tomato.The soup was delicious and the cheese on toast option was well worth the extra. The ciabatta was also good, but the star of the show was the lovely coffee. My wife even ordered an extra cup, which is unusual for her.We would have loved to try a cake, but we were both full up. Maybe next time?

It’s a fairly standard cafe but has a nice feel and is clearly popular. Food was fine, nothing too exciting or different. I was a bit put off by a dirty milk jug.It wasn’t brilliant for gluten free diners, a couple of the cakes were gf.Staff were friendly and attentive.

Sunday 7th July 13.15. The cafe was not particularly busy so we took a seat ironically beside a sign ' We are a friendly waitress service cafe' After 10 minutes we left as they young girls behind the till made no effort to acknowledge us let alone serve. There are plenty of other decent places in Hythe to left to find one! Management need to step up a gear here, what a shame standards have slipped

Popped in here on a day trip to Hythe. Decided to just have a cuppa and cheese on toast and found it sadly lacking. Don't know which brand of tea was used, but it wasn't that great. Cheese on toast was tasty enough, but overpriced for the 3 small slices given. Presentation could have been better, too - would have looked so much better with a little salad garnish......As we were feeling somewhat disappointed, we probably wouldn't make a return visit.

The place is amazing, the quality of food is great and it was good for breakfast. It was nice to see that it is dog friendly We would recommend and we will look to come back again.

It was a sudden rain storm in Hythe that sent us scuttling for shelter and we decided to grab a coffee in The Nutmeg. A very decent fruit scone alongside a good Americano made it a good decision, comfy chairs and nice people.

Unusual to find places that welcome animals, but here is one that does. While eating breakfast I had three dogs sitting in front of me and one beside me. During the time I was there I count 5 animals. I like dogs but not in a restaurant. Cooking here is good although scrambled eggs over-whipped and not seasoned. Pepper pot on table clogged. Nice mushrooms and fine sausage with good bacon (but could have had another 5 minutes but under the grill). Grilled tomato underwhelming and the whole plate awash with water probably from the mushrooms - who knows. But a satisfying breakfast nonetheless. Great toast - quality bread. Dreadful astringent espresso. Fine home made cakes here, very well baked and large variety. Their bakewell cake is extraordinary (it’s like the tart but without the pastry)

This cafe is amazing, the quality of food is great. The cafe is good for a quick lunch or a coffee and cake. The place is also good for breakfast. It has a wide range of options for a healthy breakfast. The place is dog friendly and has suitable options for children. 10/10 would recommend and come again.

Wonderful cosy cafe with a really friendly atmosphere and the best coffee and walnut cake we’ve ever had! Highly recommend 👍🏼

Called in for a bite of lunch and found a table on our second visit - it was busy, if rather steamed up due to condensation on the windows. We ordered ciabattas and coffee - and were disappointed that the ciabattas just came on a bare plate with no garnish or other accompaniments. They weren't really properly warmed through either - the cheese in one hadn't really melted at all, and the roasted vegetables in the other were still cold. They really would have tasted a lot better if they'd been heated through before being toasted. The waitress was pleasant enough, and the decor comfortable - but it all looked and felt just a little tired and under par.

Popped in for a coffee and something to eat after a cold walk. Had a lovely latte and a BLT sandwich, the bread tasted lovely, was so fluffy and fresh! A nice little cafe with a friendly atmosphere.

With cold start to the year many shop windows can get steamed up by the heat inside. Same for cafes.Almost walked straight by this place, as it looked like one of those empty shop units where they cover the windows with a wipe so you can't see in.It seems a busy cafe. Feels cosy. Seems to get a mix of locals and visitors. Your order is taken at the table though this is not obvious when you first walk in.Coffee is very good. The cakes look quite inviting though the display could be more enticing. It's also a very tight squeeze around here, the passageway being used by staff carrying food out or finished plates back, and customers wanting to pay. A bit of commonsense and courtesy seem to make it work.My only observation would be to improve the consistency of service, especially at busy times. Some customers got welcomed in with a smile, some were not acknowledged as quickly. Some customers had the range of cakes explained to them, some not. I also like it when staff say something as they bring your order to the table. Even if its "Here's your coffee and heres your ham salad" in a friendly voice. It happened with some, not with all.They're clearly doing many things right. I'd just like to see more consistency in service (and keep ensuring the food is good).Prices seem reasonable for the area so worth giving it a try.

Lovely coffee but unfortunately is a dog friendly cafe which included while we were there a dog and owner arriving and sitting together on a sofa. Will not return.

Nice coffee here and bakewell cake was unusual and lovely. But table had not been cleaned and covered in muck.. staff were not busy either so they could have cleaned it

What a great selection of cakes to choose from. We went for the Courgette and Lime cake and the mixed Berry polenta cake. Great coffee and attentive staff. You can also take your dogs in, only if they don’t eat the cakes 🤣

Looking for a light lunch/ tea stop we came across the Nutmeg. The place was nearly full, which we took as a good sign. We had pea and mint soup that was delicious. We were tempted to stay a bit longer to sample the home made cakes! The owner was there so it was nice to chat. The step up leads upto some more cosy seating and there is a basket of toys if you come with young children. In the summer there is a small seating area in the garden. The cafe is aiming to be dog friendly and some home made doggy biscuits are being planned. Definitely worth a stop. Oh - there are scones too - so next time we will stop by for a cream tea.

Welcoming, comfortable coffee shop that offered a range of tasty breakfasts. We enjoyed both our breakfasts and a good pot of tea to accompany it.

Was passing through and stopped for coffee and lunch, left disappointed after reading other reviews - coffee was nice, and service ok, but food orders were really slow and not worth the wait when they came. My wife’s breakfast was well below par and sandwiches uninspired.

Lovely place and great staff. Food was good and fresh on arrival. Did take a long time to arrive but was in no rush and used the time to chat! will be back soon

I hadn’t been to the Nutmeg Cafe for sometime and was revisiting it for a quick lunch with a friend. I know it was right in the middle of a busy lunch time but we couldn’t find a clean table. We decided to sit at a table that still had the previous guests plates etc and waited a while for someone to notice and clear the table. We ordered a jacket potato with crispy bacon. It took quite a while to arrive. I was surprised that it had 2 large rashers of back bacon just placed on the top of the potato and not as I expected crispy pieces of bacon. The potato was hard and not cooked properly. the salad garnish didn’t have any dressing and they didn’t wait long enough for us to ask for any condiments. Because we were in a hurry we decided to make the most of it and just eat it although we left most of it. Very disappointing. I don’t think I will be visiting again anytime soon.

in main street - great cafe - tea, coffee and really amazing selection of cakes including vegan options - vegan- almond chocolate torte was so chocolaty, moist and delicious

Popped in today for breakfast, the staff were friendly , lovely coffee and the food was good. Fast efficient service.

Didn’t know what to expect, but it was lovely. There was 5 of us plus a pushchair and the waitress suggested we would have more room outside. It was very pleasant out there but it could have been swept a bit. The food was great we had 2 jacket potatoes with different toppings, huge side salad with it. Another person had scones which they said were really nice, and 2 different types of sandwiches which they enjoyed and potato wedges which were huge. Would definitely recommend.

Hi all ,visited Hythe today 25/7/18.Was around 12 lunch time when we got there so thought we would have a bit of lunch .Went into The Nutmeg Tearoom In the high street . Sat at a table that had not been cleared . After about five minutes a waitress came over . Took our order which comprised of an Avacardo and crispy bacon sandwich for my wife and Mature cheddar cheese and pickle sandwich for myself .As I said we got to Hythe at 12 . Parked the car no more than a 2 or3 minute walk to the tea room After waiting for at least 30 mins my wife Went to the counter to ask where our food was. Was greeted with 'oh sorry'and they went of to see where it was (supposedly)we then waited a further 15 mins . It was obvious that we had been forgotten . Or they had to go and kill. Butcher. And cook the bacon. Can't think why a sandwich could take so long . Should have known better after using the tea room in Ashford . 20 mins to warm up two scones . We where the only people in there. Haven't tried the Tenterden branch and not likely to any time soon . So if you visit The Nutmeg Tearoom Hythe where customer service is a remote foreign language . And you have parked in paid park . Make sure you feed the machine well or your lunch my cost you more than you bargained for

We hadn't been to this cafe before but our friends had so we decided to have lunch here today together. On entering the cafe it looked very nice and I thought we were in for a treat. The specials looked good as did the menu but first reaction was a bit pricey. However, we ordered what we fancied and were looking forward to it. The jacket potatoes were small and the accompanying salad was poor and in short supply, standard lettuce, tomato, cucumber and red onion. Food tasted good but just wasn't enough of it! To finish we decided to have some cake to fill us up. Pleased to see that dietary needs were being met and we had 2 x normal cake and 2 x vegan - again, very tasty but in short supply. Three of us were served and we waited for the fourth piece of cake to materialize but after waiting quite a while my friend decided to ask for it at the counter. The young lady was quite short with my friend and he returned to the table feeling quite comfortable. The waitress bought it over to us and there was no apology or customer service. We did also feel that the young lady was quite inappropriately dressed in short shorts and felt this wasn't really acceptable dress for the venue or customers. The tables was quite uncomfortable for one of our party as he is very tall and he struggled sitting there as he was unable to get his legs underneath or stretch out in the space available. It is quite crammed and not a lot of space either.

Visited here last week for coffee and a late breakfast. I couldn't fault the coffee - really tasty and piping hot. But seeing there were two dogs in such a small cafe (one of which was rather smelly) we decided to give the food a miss. Nothing against dogs (I have my own) but when a café is so small and there is no separate dining area away from people's canine friends, I'm not so sure its right.

Being a beautiful BH Monday we drove down to Hythe to enjoy the coastal and canal walks and have a late lunch in the High Street. The Nutmeg looked inviting - but no umbrellas in small garden and no fans in café. We chose the salad with goat's cheese, olives, etc and ciabatta for £8.80 - nicely presented but one v small slice of cheese with the rind on, barely enough for a small piece of bread let alone a salad. Attention to detail was lacking - warm water to drink, soaking wet towels in communal cloakroom. We didn't stay for coffee and cake . . . Shame really.

We've been in a few times and I would thoroughly recommend for a lovely lunch. The service is prompt and friendly and the food is delicious. Particularly the crayfish and avocado open sandwich!

Coffee similar to hot milk with a dash of coffee, ciabatta toasted so it is as hard as wood.Cakes on display are less than appetising.This used to be our favourite Hythe tea and coffee shop, but no longer.Ambiance is still the best in Hythe but the products being sold are below expectation.Come on owners - return the Nutmeg back to its original great standards.

As we like to support our local businesses we popped in for lunch - cafe was about half full when we arrived. We ordered coffees and a sausage ciabatta and jacket potato with Stilton and bacon. Soon after all the tables were full. We waited over 35 mins for the food -the jacket potato had a Small rasher of bacon on top of the jacket with a bit of Stilton crumbled on top meaning none of the cheese had melted into the potato and the jacket skin was very burnt. Disappointing. The ciabatta was OK but no salad garnish and meagre on the caramelised onion. It's a nice place for coffee and cake but they need to pull up their game for food service.

We used to go at least once every few weeks for sunday breakfast/brunch but the food and service has really gone downhill. Also find the tiny chairs and low tables really uncomfortable.

Have been a few times since we discovered that Nutmeg is dog friendly. Coffee and a cake to break up a dog walk and it has always been really good. Less crowded after lunch. Never disappointing.

We popped in here after seeing it on a previous visit to Hythe. We didnt want a large lunch as we were due to have diner that evening. We both chose Jacket Potatoe's, Mine with Bacon, Cheese and Beans and my wife chose Bacon and Cheese. The potatoes were of a good size, and the cheese and Bacon were very nice. I had to ask for my Beans to be heated up as tey came pretty cold, but other than that it was great. For afters we had a slice of Bakewell tart and Cheesecake. Both were very nice and good portions. The tea for two was enough for several cups each too which was nice. My only two gripes were the cold beans and as we sat and watched the going on around us, the older male member of staff reached into the cake cabinet with hs hand, and picked up a slice of swiss roll and transfered it to a fresh plate. Not very hygenic when he could have used a spatula .

We saw this cafe the first day we arrived in Hythe and thought we’d have a bit of lunch We took a seat, it was fairly busy but not packed and waited ... and waited .... I got up and went to the till area and a young lady appeared I asked if you order at the till point and she said no she would come over in a minute And we waited ... and waited ... we was there for over 20 minutes without speaking to anyone So we got up and left Terrible service

My daughter and I love this little place, the staff are always friendly and the cake is fantastic with lots of choices.

Sandwich and coffee for lunch. The sandwich was excellent: thick bread with good texture and a very nice filling. The coffee - black americano - was OK but for my taste was a little thin. This is a nice cafe with friendly staff, serving simple but good quality food and drink. A pleasant change from the chains.

Haven't been in here for a while and as we had a day off we popped in and saw that they are dog friendly. As it was a weekday morning they weren't too busy.In the end had one cream tea and a coffee and very nice it was too.

Been here before but this visit may be our last.Ordered scrambled egg with bacon. A small portion of what appeared to be roughly chopped up omelette appeared with burnt bacon. My wife ordered bacon and avocado toasty - the bacon was similarly burnt and had to get mayo to make the thing edible as it was very dry.It gives me no pleasure to post a negative review as we like to support local businesses but the quality here on this occasion was not good and not worth the nigh on £20 we spent (I had toasted tea cake as well, as I was still peckish, which was very good).May be an off day with the chef as the place appears to be always busy but there are many other offerings in the high street.

My friend and I had a delicious brunch in this delightfully run cafe. We sat on the sofa and were served perfectly poached eggs with a very generous portion of smoked salmon with a delicious Hollandaise warm sauce coating,Our tea was hot and of good quality.Being dog friendly was a huge bonus too!Definitely recommend and next time I’m visiting from the East Midlands will want to go back ! Good luck to the new chef !!

We have been coming here for a long time, but this visit was dissappointing to say the least.Americano coffee was poor quality and very little flavour.Earl Grey tea was very weak with no flavour, but hot.I complained when paying, but was told that that Earl Grey was the usual tea and that she was sorry.Not good enough reason to return.Hythe has many good coffee lounges which we will visit in future.

What a gem we found in this cafe good food,staff,service and being dog friendly certainly is helpful

This small cafe, only 2 dozen or so covers, serves some of the best cakes we have come across. Tea is also of very good quality, and service is good. We go every time we visit Hythe, Kent.

The food/cakes at this place are amazing. as far as i am concerned its the only cafe worth visiting in Hythe.

Popped in for lunch with my mum having a change from another cafe we frequent in Hythe. Tasty toasties & jacket potatoes. Will go back.

Came here after staying in a local hotel. We had gone past the day before and as it looked so busy we thought we'd give it a try. It was busy when we got there but a table became available pretty much straight away. Really quaint place, with old school tables and chairs. Good breakfast and lunch options, and it was pretty reasonable. I had scrambled egg with chorizo and toast and my fiancé had the full English. We had a coffee and cappuccino too. It took quite a while to get our drinks and what seemed like an age for breakfast. But I couldn't fault the food once it arrived. The chorizo was very tasty and spicy, probably the best I've had for a while. Great fresh bread too. You have to pay at the till, whilst queuing I was eyeing up the cakes. I couldn't have chosen as they all looked so good. If I was visiting the area again I would come back for sure.

Stopped going to this cafe because the coffee was not great. However just visited again and enjoyed great coffee, excellent cake and my son had a brilliant bacon sandwich

Went with my wife for a drink and cake. The cakes are all handmade and what we had was very tasty. My wife had raspberry cake and I had lemon and almond . Lovely coffee and good service. We will definitely go back when in Hythe again

Always a lovely atmosphere. Service with a smile....and you get plenty of time to chat with your friends over a coffee (or two!). And the cakes are rather good too!

As an occasional visitor to Hythe I have been to the Nutmeg several times and it never fails to impress. Good service, good coffee and awesome cakes!

The place doesn't look much from outside but Enjoyed the drinks and home made cake served by friendly staff.

Dirty menu on a tiny table was our start. Service was average and the food took ages to arrive. My son ordered a cheese and pickle toasted SW. It had mango chutney in it! My eggs on toast were good.

We used to go here loads when we lived in Hythe and love their range of meals, snacks and drinks. Even their gluten free bread is amazing. A really good quality prize find :-)

This was our second visit and we had enjoyed our previous visit. Lovely hot day and so we sat in the small garden at the back. We only had an elevenses snack but service was good and we enjoyed it. We will call in again when we are next in Hythe.

Nice little cafe. Seemed very popular with the locals. Breakfast was nice - can recommend the Eggs Florentine!

Pleasant but unremarkable cafe in Hythe High Street. Service OK, but the server forgot the water in the order. Coffee tasty but delivered not hot enough.

We decided on the Nutmeg for breakfast mainly because my husband wanted bubble and squeak and black pudding. We also order a full English, coffee and a tea. The coffee was very strong, so strong my husband had to put milk in it. The breakfasts were lukewarm but tasty. The beans were very hot though as I believe they had just come out of the microwave. Possibly could do with warming the plates before serving the food. Good quality products are used. The staff were friendly and the price was reasonable although possibly a little high.

My friend who lives in the village brought me here, and the food was excellent. Soups/salads/sandwhiches and other offerings, including several delectable looking desserts, all made in house. Friendly service and moderate prices.

Tried this new place for Sunday brunch as it was one the only place open other than pubs. What a pleasant surprise. The food was fresh wholesome and homemade plus an all day breakfast menu. Staff friendly and obliging. Very generous pots of tea. Cakes looked good but we were too stuffed after lunch to try. Need to be aware of parking restrictions and access to the High Street.

This is our third visit & we can say the standard remains consistent. Friendly welcoming staff. Interesting range of sandwich/ciabatta fillings. Good coffee. Nice little courtyard at the rear.

Absolutely brilliant! Staff were great, brilliant service, amazing cake. Would most definitely recommend

We went to this cafe for a pot of tea and tea cake. All was good until the cups came. My wife found a wee something stuckbon the side of her cup... these things happen.. but when we looked underneath the cup it looked like it had not been touched for awhile. When this was pointed out to the staff it was changed quickly and without fuss. Apart from this thae tea and tea cake were good and a reasonable price.

This was a great spot for a snack while we wandered around Hythe. We sat in the little courtyard outside, a nice sheltered but sunny spot full of greenery. Our food was good (hot chocolates, cappuccinos, a ploughman's platter to share, and cakes) and the service was very friendly and helpful. One of the best parts of our visit was that we could bring our dog inside too!

We always head here when in Hythe throughout the year, The Nutmeg is great, warm and cosy and food is delicious. Can get very busy so would recommend to go early to avoid disappointment. We've never not had good grub...

A very bland looking ciabatta - a garnish would have made it look more appetising and worthy of the price. A popular cafe though with some lovely homemade cakes.

We decided to go here for our Sunday breakfast/brunch. We got here just after 10 and got the second to last big table by the window.There is a good variety to choice from to your traditional fry up to eggs benedict.The food was lovely and tasty and not greasy and the staff were nice and friendly.The only thing I would say that lets it down is the tables and chairs, where we are tall (5ft 11) the ledge under the table meant we couldn't put our legs under the table comfortably so you wanted to leave quite quickly after you had eaten which is a shame as we would probably ordered more if we were comfortable.

Excellent tart and desserts. Friendly service and lovely atmosphere. Food is beautifully presented, homemade and delicious.

Have visited this tea room on many occasions and have always had good service and food, but is a bit pricy. The staff are friendly. However this time I noticed a dog was brought in and I don't think dogs should be allowed inside where food is served as its not very hygienic. I will visit again and hope no dogs are present.

Good place to stop and have a coffee. Cakes can be a bit hit and miss. Nice atmosphere. £10 minimum spend before can pay by credit card.