Zest Cafe and Cocktail Bar Ramsgate in Thanet

Great range of vegetarian & other foodstuffs & the coffee is to die for

I am a guide dog user, and whenever I go to a new place where my dog and me are treated really well, I always feel incredibly welcome. This was the case here. My dog was welcomed and got some water. always makes her very happy. We had breakfast and it was absolutely amazing. When I asked about the size difference between the small and large mugs, I was handed the cups so I could feel how big they were and make my decision that way. This was so helpful and not a lot of places do this. It’s the small things that really make a big difference. Of course, the breakfast was very yummy and super fresh. Really enjoyed our morning there. Would absolutely recommend and will definitely come back.

This is the first time I've been to Zest Cafe. Food was lovely, staff were so friendly and I left with some home made yummy cakes. I would definitely recommend people to visit this lovely cafe 👍

Delicious breakfast. Very good vegan and veggie options

Zest food is contemporary, off-the-beaten-track, playful and very tasty. The cocktail I had was amazing - I wish I could go down the list and try them all! Well done, guys, I hope you go from strength to strength!

Love that there are vegan options on the menu but would suggest some further experiments with the vegan sunrise breakfast. The scrambled tofu tasted like it had a large amount of nutritional yeast in it and the spinach seemed to have been cooked in lemon juice. There were just some very strong flavours going on. Passed the feedback on to the team and will be back next time I’m in town to try it again 👌

Zest is a great place to go for a meal or even just a coffee. The food is great and they have loads of vegan and vegetarian options, all clearly made with love and care. Whenever we have friends or family down from other areas we take them here, everyone has enjoyed it and have asked to go back on subsequent visits. The staff are friendly and charismatic and very helpful if you have any questions or want recommendations. They also do cocktail making evenings sometimes which are really fun and certainly an experience, I’d recommend keeping an eye out for these events. My partner has also hosted a private board game event here outside of normal opening hours and the owners were really great hosts and super accommodating.

I went to this cafe having tried others in Ramsgate I thought it was nicely decorated I took a seat by the window. I ordered one of the breakfasts which was a bit of a disappointment as it tasted really salty. But the real reason why I wouldn't recommend this place is because I saw a frail, elderly woman come in on a wheely zimmer frame only to be turned away because she wasn't a "paying customer". The poor woman looked really desperate and struggled out of the cafe and I regretted not saying something in the moment as the only paying customer in the place. The two women working there made a comment that there were public toilets at the seafront - quite a way to walk with a zimmer frame - and I just said at that point that I thought they should have let her go. One of the waitresses told me that they have to pay for the resources for the toilets and that it would make more work for her. Seeing as I was the only person in there and there were at least three people working it just made me uncomfortable and left a bad taste in my mouth, so I left the salty breakfast and found somewhere else to go.

Visited for the first time today for lunch with my wife and one child. I was tempted in by the reasonable prices and choice of food including the healthy options. I must say my expectations were more than exceeded. Everything is thoughtful, lots of extra details that make for a lovely meal. Ingredients were good quality, for example I love Kim Chi, the one they use here is a very high standard. Smoothie was fresh and full of flavour. Owners were lovely and hospitable. Even the comfort room is nice, with querky decor, auto lights, messages concerning environmental protection, a large supply of freshly washed hand drying towels to reduce the amount of rubbish produced. As I say lots of little nice touches that add up to an enjoyable experience. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

Best vegan breakfast in Ramsgate (and quite possibly whole of UK)! Lovely atmosphere as well. Loads of options. Must try the vegan breakfast + homemade hot chocolate

Great coffee, friendly staff, excellent vegan and vegetarian options.

Me and my friend came for lunch today and me being a vegan we never know where to go for food but this place ticked every single box ! Staff were so lovely and the food was so freshly made and tasted amazing! if your a vegan around ramsgate you need to try this place almost everything on their menu was vegan or had a vegan option! So impressed!

Honestly the best breakfast in Ramsgate and we've tried pretty much all places. The food is fresh, with loads of great homemade twists. Just had lunch for the first time and was very impressed. So glad we live so close!

Had a delicious double burger which was handmade, relish, bacon and fried halloumi, washed down with a handmade fresh smoothie. Lovely staff, clean tables and amazing music playing. Can't fault this place. Best burgers in town by a mile

Really nice, great vegan options, not too busy and chilled out ambience.

Love this place.for breakfast and lunch staff are friendly and the food is always fresh and tastes great

Good choice of vegan options. Excellent service and welcoming staff.

Food quality was amazing, price of food was decent and customer service was average. The let down was the waiting time if 50 minutes for breakfast.

Really enjoy coming here with the family. The food is excellent and vegetarian friendly. The staff are lovely and go out of their way to keep the kids entertained.

The veggie breakfast was like eating a Sunday league football pitch. Partially rescued by the lovely tap water and dog biscuits. But only partially.

Food was so fresh, authentic and made with a lot of care. Service was great and portion sizes are also 👌🏾so many vegan options ! Chilli and cinnamon hot chocolate is a must try!

Really like this place and visit when in Ramsgate. Food suits both of us and a great selection of healthy options. The staff/owners are so friendly. Though I'm not sure, I get the impression that it's a family run business. Good luck to them and I look forward to my next visit.

Delicious haloumi wrap as well as the steak n mushroom burger. Mocktails were the best we've ever had! Blueberry thyme fizz and jalapeno margarita. Staff were top class!

Fabulous freshly cooked to order breakfast. Awesome sourdough toast. Love the tomatoes with rosemary and garlic. Best flat white in the world 😁

Amazing food and really friendly staff. Thanks 😊

Quirky little place. Food was so tasty and very friendly staff. Would definitely return.

Our favourite breakfast spot in Ramsgate! Lovely food and always very welcomed by the amazing staff. Always very clean in there and the food is always fresh!

This is a extremely lovely cafe with great vegan option and an owner who clearly does it all with his heart! :) They have honest and funny descriptions of all of their meals, so really, check it out if you get the chance 😊

Great menu for veggies and vegans. Friendly team. Great coffee. Look forward to visiting again.

Went for breakfast today. Food was so delicous and fresh. Staff make you feel very welcome. Place is so warm and coctail menu is great. Recommend for everyone! :)

Food was great. Best vegan breakfast I have had. The tofu scramble is actual witchcraft

Good food, many vegan choices and well cooked 😊, all was delicious! I'm very happy to have found a local café like this!

We were visiting Ramsgate, By chance had called in, Honestly best breakfast ever !!!!!! Had the Healthy Breakfast Amazing flavours, Will visit again when here for sure 😃

Such a wonderful little find! Had ones of the tastiest vegan breakfasts here. The staff were super lovely too and such a chilled atmosphere.

It's a pleasant place to chillax. The food is produced with care and attention. Staff make you feel welcome!; but you feel relaxed and unhassled.

Great food for mixed groups (vegans and non-vegans) and friendly staff! So glad we decided to drop in :)

Lovely drinks, friendly and welcoming

Been to Zest a few times, always a warm welcome, fab food and the cocktails are awesome

Service was perfect from our wait[ress], friendly and attentive but not intrusive. Coffee (flat white) was the best in Ramsgate. Breakfast (Vegan Garden) was super tasty and visually was like a summer garden on a plate.

I visited the restaurant today and the food and staff were excellent. We witnessed a lady and her son walking towards a table that a couple had been waiting for for a little while. The waitress was very good and explained that the couple she was escorting to the table had been waiting outside for a while but the lady seemed to take exception to this, but it’s just fair. The food was delicious and really well priced and I’ll be back again with that great service!

Today along with my son went to the zest bar,as we noted it had gluten free menu,we spoke to the person behind the counter who save us the menu,I asked if there was a table free, he said the gentleman was just leaving,then two people came in and spoke to a waitress, as the gentleman was leaving my son and I walked over to the table as did the two people, I said to the waitress is it OK to sit here now, her reply was no these people are going to,I said but we been waiting her reply was o well. So we left what away to treat your customers Shame really as really wanted to try the menu .

Have been several times now and have never been disappointed. Absolutely the best burger in Thanet!

Amazing food. Would 100% recommend.

What a great place. Really good food. The homemade lemonade - amazing. Great coffee and all very covid safe. A gem

Just fantastic a diamond hidden in the rough, lovely food and amazing cocktails that you probably won't find anywhere else I highly recommend this place

Love this place s0 clean get service there coffee is amazing sndnthe color bowl with salt beef yummy yummy

Quick pre dinner cocktail 🍹 - very covid safe. Great cocktail menu will definitely be back.

Very friendly staff, an interesting and tasty menu and fun atmosphere.

Friendly service, lovely atmosphere, interesting menu and delicious food. Great coffee too, will be back soon.

Nice and Friendly and good food

Lovely little cafe, great food and friendly staff, definitely worth a visit.

Excellent food great friendly staff and very good value for money best breakfast I've had in ramsgate 5*

Absolutely fantastic food, at very reasonable prices Staff were great, and very pretty. Clean toilets, good menu with lots of choice. Would thoroughly recommend

Very friendly service. Nice food however the eggs were abit sloppy.

A bright, cheerful atmosphere, comfortable seating and excellent range of food and drink. I always go here when in Ramsgate.

Myself and a few friends (two of which were vegan), attended a festive cocktail making session at Zest, in Ramsgate on Friday. The owners Chris and Tyler, were amazing hosts and we had such a great evening making our cocktails which were all excellent (my favourite was the Ramsgate eggnog ... soo tasty). Chris was a great host and the nibbles Tyler prepared were very tasty ... It was so good to find something like this in Ramsgate and I hope Zest lay on more of these in the future. The only thing I would change next time is I’d take more people 😀.

Went for lunch today, as always friendly staff and great food! Very welcoming - love this place. Highly recommended 👌👍😎

Always great, lovely staff and the food is tasty and flavoursome

Fantastic fresh food & great drinks

Amazing breakfast best I have ever had

Vegan Vegetarian Allergens - thoughtful, delicious, knowledgeable. I eat here often, with intolerance to egg white, dairy, gluten.. with delicious vegan and vegetarian options. Coffee with a CBD oil shot.. all wonderful.

Been vegan 12 years. Best breakfast I've had. Creamy tasty scrambled tofu, fresh hash brown, yummy af and bright yellow chairs. Perfect!

Amazing breakfast came with my parents we all had various items off the menu all cooked and toasted to perfection. Highly recommended, service was great and very friendly.

I thought this cafe was brilliant. Good food, good music and the staff were very friendly.

Love the food here and the urban look of the place

Brilliant little cafe/bar . Cocktails are amazing as is the food. Drinks are reasonably priced and the staff are interesting, friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend a visit here.

Halloumi Fries are great! My friend fainted there today and the owners were very attentive!

Absolutely stunning cocktails. Princess Cocktail with candyfloss and edible glitter was a personal favourite! Burger and fries was amazing. Staff couldn't be more helpful and accommodating. Really lovely toilet facilities which smelt awesome! Had a thoroughly enjoyable evening and can't wait to come back!

Simply the best breakfast and cappuccino around! Friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere

Super breakfast this morning - 2 fried eggs, good toast, a feast of mushrooms - and delicious coffee exactly as I ordered it. They also do blissful lemon or lime cake, which I forgot to buy to take away. Oh no, you won;t believe this but I also forgot to pay for that second cup of coffee! Great, back I go, and I'll have some cake to take home, please.

Best beanburger I have ever eaten. The bun to burger ratio is spot on. Zest use terrific (local where possible) produce and you can taste the difference. The fries are ace. Add jalapenos and the home-made scotch bonnet sauce for a real treat. The cocktails are excellent. The service is excellent too.

Cocktails to die for and best hot choc menu ever! Add a plate of the halloumi fries and I'm in heaven

Super friendly 'cafe' (more like a trendy bar/brunch place!) right in the heart of town. Extensive and tasty cocktail menu, lovely hot chocolates for a cold day and the food looks really good. They also had gluten free desserts/cakes when we were last in - excellent to see such a range in Ramsgate. Local beers if you just fancy a drink too. Couldn't recommend enough

Terrific cocktails, friendly service - but not in any way overbearing - excellent coffee and great food. Best beanburger I've ever had anywhere - even for meat-eaters like me!

A nice new addition to Ramsgates Queen st. Boasting breakfast lunch and dinner options and a alcohol license to match. Vegan and vegetarian options available at all meal times. The staff are friendly and happy to adapt meals to suit. The design layout is nice with light colours utilised to good effect. Overall a nice place to eat and a hopeful up and comer in Ramsgate.

Recently opened small cafe/bar providing Coffee, cocktails, and good, simple food, well executed and excellent value. Different menus for breakfast lunch and dinner. Salsa with the bean burger deserves a special mention. Friendly people, good service, nice fresh interior. Deserves to do well.