Wiveton Farm Cafe in North Norfolk

Just had a delicious Brunch here . Busy filled with people of all ages and their dogs enjoying spending time in this Special place. Find it hard to believe that it will be closing? Hopefully somebody or a group will take it over next year .

A lovely short walk from Blakeney, brings you to the delightful cafe with outdoor tables providing stunning views through cattle grazing marshlands to the sea. The food however leaves much to be desired. I ordered local crab sandwich with leaves, which seemed very crunchy, this was because I was eating sand in which the local leaves are grown, according to the Manger. My wife's soup was cold & the kitchen staff rolled their eyes when she asked for it to be warmed up. We noticed a couple on the next table also had to be re-served their food. Enjoy the views, but best to buy a tinned drink only!

A lovely cafe that was welcoming and warm. The kids enjoyed the colouring and running around in the lovely space outside. Cakes were delicious!

We have been big supporters of Wiveton Hall and Desmond’s enterprises over the years. It is one of our favourite places to visit each summer. The vibe, the view , the food. We visited for our usual pizza night yesterday and enjoyed a great salad, fries, wine and the usual helpful and friendly staff were in full swing but oh what has happened to the pizzas? Far too heavy on the cheese, literally piled on making it heavy and greasy and no sauce to be seen. They used to be great but these were tasteless ( all 5 of them). A friend who visited 2 weeks ago said the same. Please sort out the pizza chef 🙏 so it can get back to being brilliant !

Good portions we had pizza and side of family fries plenty to eat. Dog friendly and very friendly staff. Can eat inside or out in the garden or take away

We enjoyed a lovely lunch of bacon and brie ciabatta and a crab sandwich. With one can of coke it came to a slightly eyewatering £30, but the food was excellent quality and portions very decent. It's great to find somewhere that offers a proper lunch menu. The staff are always very friendly and the views are worth paying a little extra for, too.

IF YOU LIKE RAW PASTRY ORDER THE QUICHE - YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED. £30 for 2 quiche & salads, 1 coffee and 1 glass of water!

Cosy cafe with friendly staff and delicious cakes! The attached shop had lots of interesting stock and we had a lovely walk on the grounds.

We had breakfast here twice during our short stay in Blakeney. Good quality ingredients well cooked. I would say that the portion size of the full English was a little meagre. But the Sausage sandwich is really filling! Atmosphere and restaurant itself are a tad 'rustic', but not in a bad way. Will we go back? - Yes

This was our first visit, we live in Norfolk and we wanted to try somewhere different but you can rest assured we will not be returning never again, there was not much selection on menu, we asked if they could do Ham sandwiches which they did with salad garnish, we ordered two of these with pot tea for two, paid £27.00 which we thought was expensive but excepted this. However the food was rubbish to say the least ham all full fat and bread was not fresh, we both tried to eat it but it made us both feel sick.We just got up and walked out and left the remains of the food on the table. We were waiting for someone to ask if all was ok but not a word spoken. I would not even given this sandwhich to a dog.

Dropped in here whilst out and about exploring, had a fabulous welcome in a very quaint setting. Breakfast and drinks were excellent, as was the service.

We found this wonderful place on the last day of our holiday and enjoyed a fabulous brunch - really good produce, beautifully cooked and the staff were so friendly and helpful. We noticed that there was an Italian evening that day and managed to get the last 2 places - this was a real treat and finished our holiday perfectly.

Perfect setting. Beautiful views. Amazing service. Delicious food. Gorgeous shop. Thoroughly recommend 🙌

Our famiky of 6 went for breakfast this morning, everyone had something different and the staff coped admirably... Food was cooked very well, and all enjoyed however the children asked for egg on tiast and anorher egg on toast with a sausage and beans, oddly each girl had 2 eggs, far to much fir a child, and beans were home made, even my husband wasnt keen.. Be aware of this.... All that said this is a place we re visit when visiting norfolk...

Desmond is 5 star as always. Went for a pre-birthday treat with my wonderful friend. Desmond gave one of his hilarious ‘garden’ talks which never fail to entertain. We had a very nice lunch and tea overlooking the marshes. England at its very best.

Absolutely delicious lunch today. We enjoyed the roast cod with new potatoes. Service was excellent and friendly.

Dog friendly, welcoming and lovely staff, great tasting and good value food. Shed style eating cabins for shelter from the sun and wind. Watched a marsh harrier hunt.

My friends and I were cycling in the area and called in for a snack. The staff were super friendly, the cafe was spotless, the toilets were clean and numerous! We had bacon and sausage sandwiches plus hot drinks. We did not have to wait long and they were gorgeous.

Wiveton Hall has a fantastic location with views over the salt marshes and on to the sea. An ideal place to stop for breakfast or a refreshing daytime drink as I’ve done over the years and have been a return visitor many many times. But sadly no more! In the past the food and service has been some of the best around but my experience this time left me feeling disappointed, no longer the friendly table service we used to have, but we now have those annoying table buzzers to alert you when your food is ready, which are more suitable to a noisy nightclub then an idyllic country setting. But the breakfast I received this morning was worse than I ever had from a roadside café, fried egg, which quite honestly should’ve gone straight in the bin as it was more like a frisbee than a fried egg, sausage which tasted very economy and bacon which I’m sure was locally sourced, but was poor. Sour dough toast, which you could break your teeth on, cans of drink which were expensive rather than the home made original drinks we all preferred. Missed opportunity to continue to be one of the jewels in the crown of North Norfolk.😥

This cafe is located in the ground of wiveton hall estate and serves a good range of meals and snacks. On certain Fridays and Saturday evenings the have an Italian night when the serve a four course meal with a number of choices for the main and sweet courses. The food is not fine dining but of good quality. Before and during the meal there is music from a guitarist. Overall a very good evening for a reasonable price.

We recently went to one of their Italian Nights. The room has 'character' and not in too bad a way. The food choice and quality was very good as was the service. Prices were fair. Would we go back? - YES

Finally made it to a Wiveton Italian evening, loved it! The food is rustic and has a homemade feel with a set menu but a nice mix of choices within it. Good drinks selection to start with aperitivi, spritz aperol was good at £6. The 3 courses are filling - Italian breads to start and then an antipasti selection. We had coppa, salami, melanzane parmigiano, grilled asparagus, and radicchio salad. Mains were good, we had a mix of pasta and fish with a vegan too who was catered for well. Deserts, nice choice too and plenty of things I’ve not seen on menus elsewhere. Location is always great, looking out of over the marshes.. but throw in Italian food, good drinks, some live music and Wiveton steps up a level. Bravo!

The food was excellent. It was so good we came back the next day for breakfast and lunch after a walk to Blakeney. The shop was lovely too and the staff were so friendly. We bought bread, jam, chutney and honey. So delicious. Loved looking...

Returned to this Cafe after a few years away for lunch ,with friends who had never been, but had been recommended by several of their friends also. The layout has changed and there is now more seating available, inside and out. I finally realised that...

Had the best Bakewell Tart ,made we were told by an Italian lady..hope to go to one of the Italian evenings next time. Lovely service in a lovely bright cheerful environment..

Have wanted to visit here for some time having seen the owners TV programme. Moved to North Norfolk recently and decided to visit. I ordered the pork sandwich and it went beyond my expectations. The bread was warm and crunchy and the belly pork inside...

Stopped by for coffee and cake whilst away for a few days in North Norfolk. Friendly staff, very dog friendly and lovely location overlooking the marshes. Inside and outside seating with sheltered seating outside if the weather is a bit inclement.

We went to the Italian night on Saturday. Can’t speak highly enough of the evening. Food was excellent, they made things especially for me as a diabetic. Imaginative and well cooked. Waitressing was brilliant- helpful, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Biggest glass of sherry I have ever...

We have been three times to the Italian evening offered here. Each has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience. We’ve also had lunch a few times which has also been very nice. Homemade breads to start, antipasti plates to share, a choice of main and a...

We love this place, with its unpretentious but delicious food, stunning setting and views. The salads are especially good and imaginative. The staff are lovely and welcoming. It has a cosy vibe and we could sit there all day. You can easily walk to Blakeney...

Came for dinner expecting a pizza (because that's the great experience we had in the summer) and were greeted with an Italian set menu of 4 courses with anti pasta and breads. 35 per adult head plus a bottle of wine. We had our 3...

How spoilt we were! Arrived just as she opened and treated to the pick of the seats in this lovely quaint cafe on the marshes. The children were nicely distracted by all the artwork whilst we waited for our food. Wiveton breakfast, eggs Benedict and...

We had breakfast in the cafe , the food was delicious especially the fruit scone , the rest of my group had bacon sandwiches and scrambled egg , they all loved their meals . Also good coffees . Dinner was the Italian meal which fortunately...

Food was nice although with a chaotic atmosphere. We chose to eat outside and were supplied with wood cutlery which was no good for a open beef sandwich. Outside area felt a little of an after thought and was not very welcoming.

A quirky but great wee tearoom on the North Norfolk coast road between Cley next the Sea and Blakeney. So great in fact that we visited it five times during our two-week holiday. Awesome scenery looking out towards the sea. Fantastic staff, so friendly and...

We absolutely love this place! I cannot explain what it is about it, it just has a very cosy and comforting feel. Great location with nice views and a very unique set up. The staff are pleasant, friendly and very accommodating. We used to go...

We took my boyfriend’s father to visit as we have been and enjoyed it before. Ordering was extremely chaotic as we went to to order at 12 to be told 12:20pm as they were still cooking breakfast only to then be told by a member...

We drove a fair distance to visit, and wrongly thought that the farm offered 'pick your own fruit'. Nevermind, our own fault for not ringing to check. We were told we could walk to Blakeny but it wasn't clear which path to follow, again, could...

Lovely friendly staff who were so helpful. Kim talked us through all the fabulous salads on the menu. They were delicious with cake and coffee to follow.

Had a really lousy experience at Wiveton Cafe. Full English Breakfast was served in a bowl, toast was cold. They provide ALL their meals served outside in unsustainable packaging which just goes straight in the bin after a single use. It was £9 - most...

Sat outside at Wiveton on a warm sunny evening eating wood-fired pizza. Thin, crispy base with just the right amount of topping. It was so good, we also went the following week. the crust was slightly thicker, but still excellent (our personal preference is the...

The sign on the main road always made it look so intriguing and welcoming so one day we decided to go and have breakfast. The cafe was OK, not particilarly charming or friendly and not much about it, slightly miserable staff, an Americano with a...

Have had lunch here twice now,Havant had any problems it is rather different from most places around the coast road,personally we like it,they bake there own bread etc and it is done in full view,I suppose the menu good be a little different but being...

Had amazing pizza, elderflower and cake as part of our meal - the highlight being the outstanding pizza and scenery from the outside seating. Was a brilliant visit and one of the highlights of our trip.

Lovely short walk through woodland to a beautiful walled garden. The hall is stunning, mostly Jacobean, with later additions. Pity you can't go inside. Nice little cafe

We had looked forward to lunch at the cafe post-covid but were bitterly disappointed. The cafe & outside eating areas were scruffy and none too clean. A very limited menu with the food served in takeaway tubs. My wif8 beetroot salad was disgusting: awful wilted...

Reading reviews ahead of our visit, we were a little worried about the disposable cutlery and boxes mentioned but it turns out these are only used if you choose to eat outdoors. As there was still room inside, we did to enable china plates and...

We called in for lunch to this long time favourite cafe. On arrival the new extension has been turned into kitchen space. A shame as it was lovely how they had it before lockdown. It doesn’t look as pretty now! A lot of people were...

First visit this summer and food and service were nothing compared to other years. Had crab mayonnaise sandwich which was two dry -actually stale- doorsteps with a thin layer of not very tasty filling. As for the service: grumpy woman taking orders, but lady who...

Unfortunately this did not live up to my expectations. The food wasn't great and the tables weren't clean, however the staff were friendly.

We ate pizza with a bottle of red wine sitting in a sunlit meadow overlooking the Wiveton marshes and out to sea . The staff were incredibly friendly and happy ! A guitarist strummed background music which only added to a magical evening . Thank...

We went a couple of times during a camping trip to North Norfolk. The cafe is beautifully situated overlooking the marshes and fields with the sea in the distance, and theres a lovely walk we went on to Blakeney harbour and back. The cafe itself...

We had a lovely breakfast en route home after a great holiday. I had the bacon ciabatta rolls & my husband had the full English. It was lovely, fresh farm produce, eaten in wonderful surroundings with very friendly & efficient staff serving. We bought some...

Me and my family had an amazing time at the Italian night. Friendly staff, absolutely amazing food it was a lovely experience. Would definitely recommend this night to anyone staying in the area!

I’ve been wanting to go here after someone on Instagram recommended it but we’ve never found s the time on our trips until recently. We arrived about 10am, the place was empty bar another family. This should have been our cue to leave. What breakfast...

How very disappointing to find that if you sit outside there is no table service and you eat out of cardboard with wooden cutlery and drink out of plastic cups. And you have to clear your own table. It never used to be like this?

Having left our hotel in Hunstanton we were driving along the B149 desperately looking for a cafe of some kind to have a late breakfast. Saw the understated road side sign and decided to risk it. After a short drive down a gravel track passing...

Lovely food - kind and attentive staff - all accompanied by live music (well, a classical guitarist) and nice to see Desmond eating there too. A lovely alternative to the over priced and over-hyped plague of gastro pubs along this coastline. Long may Desmond prosper!

We have eaten here a number of times in the past and the food and service has always been good. Unfortunately this time they had only been open for a few days into the new season and certainly had not got themselves up to speed....

Visited for Mamma G’s Italian evening menu with family and friends. Had a fabulous time, great atmosphere, lovely surroundings and fantastic authentic Italian food. All dishes were delicious, all served by friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely recommend.

Drove 10 miles to have a bit of brunch'. Arrived at 11.30 to be told breakfast was finished (we didn't want breakfast), and no food would be available until lunch time at 12.00. We asked if they had any sandwiches available - no. Asked for...

Always been on my Bucket List since watching the BBC series, driving the coast road and having the opportunity! Well we had lunch today, sitting in the sun overlooking the Saltmarsh! It was marvellous. Chickens pecking around, Cockerels crowing, sheep lazing in the sun. Lunch...

Fantastic sausages, best breakfast for along time. Staff very friendly and dog friendly. Happy Christmas to everyone.

Fab lunch for my wife and I locatoon unrivalled, veggi salad with goats cheese and cheese and ham toastie, bery good indeed Excellent as ever...

The food was good but sadly the eating experience was totally ruined by a rude member of staff. Her attitude was frosty and blunt when we arrived and we felt rushed to order and choose our table even though there was no other customers waiting....

Me, my friend and Teddy the dog always visit Wiveton Hall when we are on holiday in Norfolk; sometimes we are lucky to bump in to Desmond. We love this place. It is quirky, strange, multicoloured and absolutely amazing. We had a snack at the...

Probably the best and interesting salad we’ve ever had. Our Lunch we could tell was all homemade with locally sourced produce where possible. Friendly service in a lovely atmosphere. Stunning views of the marshes and the sea. Family friendly with fun activities. Huge portions and...

A lovely cafe and great cakes. You can sit inside or out. The drinks and cakes were very reasonable. Staff were very friendly and welcoming.

What a great evening of delicious food, soft lighting, wonderful background guitar music and superb attentive staff. It really did make the evening into an occasion beyond just a meal out. Thoroughly recommended.

Four of us went to Wiveton Farm’s new Italian evening( on every Friday and Saturday evening) and it was amazing! The food ( curtesy of the legendary Mama G-( we are big fans of her sourdough) was fabulous; authentic delicious and plentiful! The cafe was...

We visited the Farm Cafe last weekend for a coffee on our way home from a visit to Cromer and we’re so impressed with the place. The views were stunning, space to wander, chickens wandering free, friendly staff, good food and coffee. Staff told us...

Love the relaxed feel and excellent food here. Been back three times this week whilst staying in Blakeney. Twice to the cafe, as I adore the Wiveton Salad. First time with ham hock, second time with goats cheese. Robust, healthy generous portions made with local...

I have been coming here for well over 10years and in the year days it was an amazing place to come a complete gem! But recently and especially my last visit today it has turned into dirty messy unloved place that locks completely unloved and...

Called in on a beautiful sunny day and had coffee and cake outside with the spectacular views in front of our table. Very organised ordering with buzzer when food ready to collect. Takeaway cups were fine for what we wanted. Good coffee. Flapjack and ginger...

Two of us arrived just after 10am for breakfast and were the only customers in the place. Difficult to find the entrance due to doors being locked and misleading signs , greeted by a swarm of flies at the counter that were walking over pots...

It was such a blessing this summer to escape the city and spend some evenings in this beautiful location. The pizza was excellent (I’m Italian and really into my food 😆) and I must say the guitarist that plays there has some incredible skills, I...

Wiveton Hall cafe was always our first choice for lunch in North Norfolk. Great food and friendly service. Today’s visit was not a good experience in terms of both food quality and service. I don’t think we will be returning soon.

Came for afternoon tea and was very disappointed. Disposable cups of milky tea with the tea bag floating uninvitingly on the top to be fished out with a wooden stick. Cake served in a paper bag. We were given a buzzer on ordering then had...

Drove up to the cafe yesterday and thought we’d struggle to get a meal. Car park was almost full. No problem, our order was taken immediately and we were able to pick it up within a few minutes. We had outside table but there are...

We stopped for an early evening pizza and have to say we're very impressed. Quick service ,tasty pizza and reasonable prices..plus a farm shop with foccicia freshly cooked and local strawberries.

Came for lunch today, very disappointed to find they still have the very restricted and uninspiring menu, and still no inside dining, food served in disposable containers and drinks in PLASTIC throw away cups really??? The waste bin was piled high, why oh why are...

This should be a Michelin starred Crab pizza . Perfect thin pizza base , with just the right amount of crab and chilli oil, eaten outdoors whilst looking out to the wild salt marshes . Washed down with an ice cold beer on a warm...

Sadly the standard of the food has gone considerably downhill this year, though in fairness that may be partly because it’s served in cardboard boxes. Still, the actual ingredients are still excellent and tasty so I dare say when/if normal service resumes post pandemic they’ll...

Sitting in the sun, staring out to sea with a coffee and bacon ciabatta, or full breakfast, before me I could feel my hangover slowly fading away. My mate and I found the cafe to be first rate. The tea/coffee was always piping hot and...

Ok so there have been some unflattering reviews. The fact is no matter how high brow or humble an eating establishment is someone will complain! We made a return visit on 01/06/21. Having been numerous times pre covid we knew what to expect. After a...

Did not eat here so can not comment on the food, but did order coffees and sat in the rain admiring the view. The coffee was good. If we had had more time we would have wandered towards the coast. However the view across the...

Shocking It used it be good here, great food and not the normal ‘pub grub’, however not now. Maybe its the pandemic, maybe Desmond needs the money. There is no service, its clean your own table, pick up your own food. I could live with...

Arrived and ordered 1 cheese scone and 3 ciabatta sandwiches. We were given a buzzer and told that the first time it buzzed would be for our drinks and the scone then it would buzz a short while later for the sandwiches. After a few...

Great relaxed place to eat, especially if you have kids. Seating was still outside when we visited and why not the views are great. It was raining but there are wooden huts dotted around to sit in, adds to the experience in my view. Kids...

Loved our evening here, even if it rained hard! Super friendly staff, delightfully quirky setting and the best pizza I have had in a long time. If you like your pizzas from a pizza chain, this might not be your kind of place but if...

Great pizza, amazing salad, stunning view. What else can you want? Very chilled and related vibe. Perfect place for a family meal if you into simple food made from delicious local produce. We love it there.

Ordered 4 pizzas one evening last week to takeaway and cost approx £36. Service was friendly but toppings very poor in terms of how much on them and felt a little cheated at this price when they were all really was just cheese and tomato.

Perfect end to a week in Norfolk! We decided to stop by on the way home to grab some breakfast and we’re not disappointed. I opted for the Wiveton breakfast and a latte - both were lovely. Others with me had the sausage ciabatta and...

This was the first time we've visited since the pandemic struck. It seems as if they had some teething problems with covid safe arrangements but they've clearly resolved them. The set-up is great, particularly on a warm July afternoon. The food is exquisite. I had...

Ordering our drinks was an experience. The young lady taking our orders maskless on the day it's no longer necessary told us we had to pay by card because of covid. We went to the delivery area to collect them, tea in a paper cup...

I love this place - it always makes me feel like I am on holiday and feels very different and away from it all. Pizza again is excellent and sitting in a wildflower meadow is the ultimate socially distanced experience.

Ignore the mean spirited recent reviews of Wiverton Hall Cafe. What's wrong with wiping your own table? Fewer staff everywhere means hard work and do you seriously expect prices to go down? Our tea and scone was delicious and served with a smile. Perhaps treating...

Terrible experience, tatty, run down, no atmosphere. Same high prices but no smiling young people to serve any more, or warm place to eat in either! Complete over reaction to the virus.

Stopped here yesterday for lunch whilst cycling the coast road from Sheringham, very poor menu choice, having just a couple of choices for sandwiches, a friend asked if she could have cheese and tomato, instead of cheese and ham, was told no as it wasn't...

This place used to be my absolute favourite place to go. A delicious cup of tea with a homemade scone served on Emma Bridgewater pottery , set in a beautiful setting. Well, the views are the same- but that's as far as it goes. We...