Woodbine Cafe in Waveney

The Woodbine Cafe is now an oriental takeaway - sadly the old traditional British restaurant is no more. My wife and I had a takeaway from here recently - the food was pretty decent and prices were comparable to most Chinese takeaways in the area. Delivery took a little longer than expected (around an hour) and they apologised for that. Would consider using them again although there are cheaper options in town.

I ordered £40 worth of food the was tasteless, the sweet n sour sauce was watered down the chicken was chewy and the beef let’s leave that one.

Popped into this lovely looking cafe whilst walking around lowestoft. First thing you notice is the old style 70s ish front, then the 5 star food hygiene rating. When you go inside it is just like a proper 1970s cafe. The days when they made real cafes. The menu was clearly laid out for everyone to read & the whole cafe was extremely clean. Not just on the floor or tables but up above around the pipework aswell. The breakfast was absolutely gorgeous. Full of flavour & taste. We even had a lovely chat with a few friendly locals. Plus the lady who served us told us how she came to help her friend on a saturday to wash up & she has been here since, 24 years now! As we were about to leave,i had a sneaky peak at the kitchen. OMG! I have NEVER seen a cafe with such a clean & spotless kitchen. I am a truck driver so i have seen many. This kitchen has to be the cleanest i have ever seen. Keep up the great work & a massive thank you.

We go to this cafe every time we come to great yarmouth food is fantastic prices are good it's not the Ritz but looks are decieving if your in lowestoft or great yarmouth it's worth a trip to try it you wont be disappointed

First time in Lowestoft, we needed somewhere to eat from arrival. One minute from railway station - stumbled on this gem! An old English 'caff' dating back to 1895! Great period interior. Large menu selection at great prices, welcoming, friendly ladies waiting on and cooking. Massive portions, prepared for as ordered (I was 'pogged out' past dinner time). Highly recommended traditional English cafe - stay exactly as you are - brilliant!!!

Lovely little cafe that is reminiscent of days gone by, food was very tasty and value for money, the ladies are very friendly and best of all dogs are welcome and provided with water and sausage treats, would definitely go back.

I have visited this Cafe whenever I am within striking distance from it. The food is great! More than ample portions too. Lovely friendly ladies who staff it. Long may this proper old time cafe continue!

This is probably the oldest cafe in the town ,it is a proper cafe good food pleasant staff there is nowhere better in the town if you like down to earth places then go along to the Woodbine Definitely recommend

A bit of a Lowestoft institution is the Woodbine. A proper old school cafe with bench seats run by very formidable ladies! All the usual breakfast sustinense is available plus they do excellent roast dinners too. Well used by locals it a cracking little place and a damn sight better than Wetherspoons opposite the station. They do toast and marmite too, whats not to like?!

The homemade steak and kidney pudding at the Woodbine is one of the GREAT British cafe dishes..... brilliant food and great service. Recommended

Went in today with my husband. Lovely clean friendly place. Lovely food and reasonable prices. Would definitely recommend it.

Lowestoft is a friendly town and this must be one of the friendliest places in Lowestoft. The food is top quality and well cooked and the welcome is second to none. The portions are generous and it is all round excellent value for money.

I was introduced to Woodbines by a colleague and have since returned a couple of times myself. In a world of corporate or modern design eateries its great to sit and enjoy a traditional full English in a proper traditional cafe. Staff and welcoming and friendly and the food is of good quality. You get looked after.

I used to be a regular here up to 5 years ago, on my way to the Fish Market, but only the occasional visit now. I can say that nothing much has changed in that time, only the colour of the shop front. It's still the old BRITISH style Cafe. Roast dinners with drinks for less than £20. I did indulge in one of their steamed chocolate puddings, with chocolate sauce and ice cream as an extra. It was definitely home made and a refil of tea at just 90p It was good to see you again Carol, keep to that quintessential ' BRITISH Cafe ' style.

Nice place to eat at good menu value for money clean and tidy.good plain food well worth a visit we will be back

We fondly refer to this as Greasy Joe's but in a really good way. We always have fish and chips, white buttered bread and in my sister's case a cuppa! The staff are so friendly, the cooking superb and we leave there fully satisfied. The fish is just melt in your mouth - yum!

Today was the first time I have been back to the woodbine in nearly 8 years. My family have been going there for over 30 years (I know because my little brother was a bump lol) Let me start by saying if you want good old fashioned hearty value for money food then this is the place to go. Meal sizes are huge food is fresh and the staff are fab.

Love this place, lovely staff, lovely food, value for money. Always a warm & friendly atmosphere. A little hidden down a side street (just down from The Joseph Conrad & Miss Siagon nail parlour)

The woodbine cafe serves one of particular favourites which is a bacon and hash brown roll. It is the most delicious breakfast I have had. Also the price is very reasonable and food is cooked to order. Overall a very highly recommended cafe

Excellent good quality home cooked food. Highly recommend this Cafe. Very friendly staff, incredibly clean and welcoming.

Had a first class breakfast my son didn't want a breakfast so he asked for a roast dinner and it was prepared for him I have been using this cafe for 35 years nothing is too much trouble for them the food is first class as are all the staff I would strongly recommend this place to anybody

The Woodbine Cafe is great. The food is really good and the staff is lovely. Definitely recommend, it is one of the best places to eat in Lowestoft.

Of all the reviews I have ever written for Trip Advisor this is the most difficult. I had last been in the Woodbine Café over 40 years ago when I worked on Lowestoft fish market. The café has not changed; in an era of lattes, skinny lattes and all manner of sophisticated coffee options the Woodbine Café has stuck with basic tea and instant coffee and for that I am grateful. If you want sophistication the Starbucks type experience do not enter the door, if you want the nostalgia of remembering what old fashioned unpretentious cafes were like, visit the Woodbine Café, I for one will be back, and the coffee at £1 per cup is a bargain.

Excellent value. Whether it's breakfast or lunch, it's good home cooked English food. No teabags here...it's good old leaf tea. The staff are pleasant and helpful too.

If you're after a traditional no frills fry up then try the Woodbine.

Good food and a pleasant staff.

The lady behind the counter was very jolly and helped me decide what to eat. She made me feel very welcome. Lovely friendly atmosphere. Will be going again.

This café is just how cafes used to be in my youth. Good quality food at sensible prices and set in nice surroundings where people chat to each other. The tea and coffee is made properly and doesn't come out of a machine like so many other catering establishments tend to serve theirs nowadays. This is very good honest, no frills grub that tastes fantastic.

My regular lunchtime haunt since the 70s good food always there. Many changes over the years. Food remains the same and always the home made pies. I don't k know if they still do the treacle pudding with custard?

Situated not far from the town centre the cafe is a little dated but offers good value cafe food. Near the gates of a once major fishing port it is perhaps surprising to find a cafe reminiscent of so many working mens cafes of the past, still surviving.