TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in United Kingdom - Updated October 2024

"Lunch with friends. Food was delicious and beautifully presented. Service was quick, and friendly. All the food and cakes are home made . The cakes..."

Clive Carter

Patrick Fitzhenry

David Maidment

Joe's

"Brilliant cafe and Joe is super friendly and welcoming. Love the friendly and relaxing atmosphere. We always try to visit when we are in Thanet...."

Kristian Sandven

"Excellent community cafe, with live music. Friendly personal service. Good value for..."

Steve F

"Brilliant staff and welcoming atmosphere, run on a community..."

Derek C-B

"Lovely cafe, build your own breakfast is..."

Chris Neaves

"What an amazing find. An early start, walked to Reculver and back, so were ready for a well earned brunch. Staff were lovely and friendly (as were..."

Andrew Masson

"Bohemian little cafe with a full menu and lots of activities including music. A little off the beaten track 5 minutes from the sea. Cake was..."

Simon Crossley

"Good friendly service, nice atmosphere and good..."

Ron Manser

"Joe's is a great place. Good food, best hot choc! It's not just a cafe, it's the centre of a community. Joe and all the staff are welcoming and..."

Judith Standen

"Had a lovely breakfast with my wife. She had the hotdog and chips and said it was the best she'd ever had. My breakfast was lovely, I love the fact..."

Matthew Wilson

"Lovely food, great service and friendly staff and..."

Sharon Ware

Mama Feelgoods

Afternoon tea for two

Hot Chocolate with Cream and Marshmallows

Bacon Brie and Cranberry Sandwich

Ice Cream

Poached Egg & Murhsooms

"Brilliant service! We sat outside with our little dog. He was given a fresh bowl of water and we were asked if it was okay to give him a sausage :)...."

alex hall-daniels

"A lovely little timber-clad cafe with ramped access and inside / outside seating. Hot meals such as Welsh Rarebit and very nice made-to-order..."

Chris H

"Once again I have visited Felicity's Cafe at Quex Park - Indeed this is a hidden gem located near Birchington. This time I was hosting two friends..."

David Webb

"Nice little cafe next to the Quex museum. Breakfast was lovely, cooked with quality items. This is not your average 'greasy spoon'. Much, much..."

alwyn whitlock

"Really friendly staff and always great service. The food is delicious and locally sourced and always done to a great standard. The vibe inside the..."

Simon Cornwell

"With the weather being so glorious, a spot of afternoon tea outdoors was in order. We took a trip to Felicity's Cafe at Quex Park. After performing..."

Simon

"Very friendly and efficent service. The sandwiches were great and struggled to choose between the varied selection on offer. The homemade cakes were..."

30gpn

"Beautiful out door seating seating area, glorious surroundings, beautiful food, lovely..."

Giz Mocat

"Lovely open atmosphere with affordable prices. The hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows is quite tasty. I love the vegetarian breakfast and my..."

Lisa Mirani

"Lovely afternoon tea for a large group of us. Very attentive with extra drinks and also didn’t rush us out when it was near to closing. Easy..."

Laura Janet

"Lovely idealic place 😍 lovely food freshly produced 👌 😋 fantasticly delicious good variety. Friendly Staff good service afternoon tea was..."

Rachel Keating

"Lovely little gem of a place with great staff and food, cannot fault. We will be back, thank you Lou, Gemma and..."

DEMON NATIONz

"Just been here for lunch and it was really good! The chicken, bacon, lettuce and tomato bagel burger was excellent and the quiche of the day was..."

George

"Stopped there for really nice cup of coffee with a scone. Lovely outside tables under the trees. And absolutely great..."

Olga Tim

"Second afternoon tea we have had. Birthday treat. Even better than the first one. Everything was delicious and outstanding. Nothing better can be..."

Helene

"Very nice food, just don't ask for a large coffee unless you have cast iron hands, as the large mugs don't have..."

Ron Manser

"This is a café that is hard to beat, we were impressed with the food and portions, and the staff were kind and attentive. We will be..."

Arnold Davis

Driftwood Cafe

88/100 (2869 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I was in search for another coffee shop that opened early. They have a bakery section at the front and a sit down restaurant on the other aide..."

Kay Bee

"Came for lunch for the first time this week, having had this at the bottom of our road for two years. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Menu is extensive and..."

Carla Jiacoumi

"Fantastic service, great selection on menu would highly recommend thank you driftwood..."

Peter Schmieden

"Nice place to pop in for a coffee. Good service with friendly..."

Ray Taylor

"Good coffee and lovely cake! Service is usually pleasant and friendly - sadly, not so today with the waitress (not one whom i have encountered on a..."

Philippa

"Friendly and service with a smile. Clean and tidy. Good food and..."

Graham North

"Had breakfast there friday morning,first time I had been in .Full English and a latte ,stopped mushrooms for Bubble and squeak, I couldn't believe it..."

Canterbury Trailer Hire & Sales

"Really nice breakfast Moderately priced Lovely atmosphere Great fresh..."

Jim Harding

"I had an egg and bacon sandwich which was very nice, well stuffed with bacon! The service here was good. I will definitely go..."

Colin Palgrave

"Many thanks to the lovely helpful staff at the Harbour Bakery they provided the buffet for my mums 90th birthday , really fresh and tasty..."

Jacqueline Brown

"Lovely cafe with friendly people, I would definitely recommend the croque..."

Christina Vaschuk

"Superb pizzas and great friendly staff and service with a small selection of fine beers and..."

Robbie Lovelady

"Lovely fresh bread and cakes and stop for a hot tea or coffee plus something delicious to eat . Very clean staff are..."

Jeanette Payne

"Very friendly people and great food and..."

Mat Brooke

"In a world where supermarkets have taken over much of the retail food scene, it's really welcome to still be able to buy from local, specialist..."

Jeffrey Loomes

The Windshack

"Wife and I stopped off for a fish and chip lunch today. Without any shadow of doubt the best Fish and chips we've ever had. At last we have found a..."

michael tyler

"Lovely friendly atmosphere, nice to sit and look over the beach and sea. Good quality food and portions, and the Jersey ice-cream is the best you can..."

Peter R

"Stopped for a coffee to enjoy the fantastic view of the beach but then got hungry and had to try the fish and chips! They wee the best fish and..."

bugs bunny

"Lovely bacon bap and a cheeky beer, well worth popping down as not too..."

D.E. Greene

"Lovely lunch at the windshack today. Staff friendly and smiley, took the time to chat. Beautiful sausage bap and a lovely view of minnis Bay..."

Tracy Hammond

"In a great place next to the beach. Simple but tasty food. Full English available and Fish & Chips, Panninis and more, just right for its location...."

John Gilbert

"Tasty f&c with generous portions and quick service. Just wish the ice creams were not the 'fluffy Mr whippy' type. Bring..."

Chris Chaplin

"fish and chips a pint of lager the perfect place great value for money 2 happy..."

spencer osborne

"Best cafe on the..."

malcolm s

"A nice spot to stop and grab an ice cream or a bucket of chips while at the beach. It can get busy but its worth the..."

Mark Stockham

"Ideal for coastline walkers and holidaymakers. Chips, cakes and even alcohol. Sit inside or out. What's not to..."

Simon Pickering

"Fabulous service and delicious hot chocolate..."

Karen Baldwin

"The view, the food, the people, can't say what's..."

Darren Oke

Amy Wright

Chris Mitchell

Minh Chau

The Waves Bar, Cafe

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

"Popped in for some lunch a few weeks ago and, must admit, I was absolutely blown away by the place and the incredible hospitality. My elderly..."

Faye Warburton

"Spot on! Fast service, food was so good and big portions - worth the money! Seating area outside is great, dog friendly, staff are friendly. What..."

Naomi Ingram

"Lovely relaxing place to be in the sun near the sea. Extremely dog friendly. Delicious food served quickly too..."

Laura Williams

"Just got back from a few days away here, our room was clean and our stay was very pleasant, the staff are very friendly and welcoming, the food and..."

Samantha Kent

"Thank you for a lovely breakfast and the doggie ice cream was a hit with mr wizzy puff lovely friendly staff will be popping i again always nice not..."

Annabell Joyce

"We thought we would try here for lunch as had never been before but has heard good stuff about the place! The food and service was great! We had a..."

Nicky Walker

"Came in lunchtime for my double pie and mash fix , lovely food decent prices and friendly welcoming staff. would recommend to anyone ill be back for..."

Barry Mcgrath

"Great place amazing meals they are huge very tasty ,lovey clean environment with lovely friendly staff ..."

Susie Donohoe

"Very clean and very freindly staff. The food was lovely. I would highly..."

Jenni Ferr

"Fantastic experience. Very friendly and welcoming people. Roseline and another female staff in the evening took excellent care of us and made special..."

Adil Ejaz Bhatti

"Love this friendly cafe. Beautiful views, excellent staff and food and of course dog friendly..."

Sue Bowski

"Great bar/Café, never go to Birchington without calling in. Busy, hardworking staff, especially in this heatwave!! Always support the entrepreneur,..."

James Connell

"Great food and doom bar in bottles that's good enough for me ..."

Colin Davis

"Lovely little cafe/bar. Very dog friendly and very friendly..."

Nicky MacQueen

"First visit here today, not the last!!!! Lovely very friendly atmosphere made to feel very welcome with our dog as well. Coffee and food first..."

Ann Bradley

Costa Coffee

"(on vacation from Canada) Walked from westgate-on-sea to Birchington. Nice walk along the waterfront and a nice coffee with friendly staff at..."

David Chiang

"Very helpful, cheerful staff. Realised I'm disabled and happily offered to bring our drinks and food to us. A little understaffed, but that is in no..."

Kim Chaplin

"Had to get the young lady to give our flat White's an extra shot of coffee as it was on the weak side. The raspberry sponge cake was delicious. The..."

Hugo Young

"Service was fast, polite, and accurate. One staff member was particularly helpful in looking up gluten-free options for us. For a big chain, this..."

Steve Smith

"Cafe was clean and tidy, my hot chocolate was made perfectly. What really impressed me was the toilets, very clean and smelt lovely. Well done Costa..."

Liz Camp

"Great black forest hot chocolate. Staff really friendly and..."

Gary Mannering

"Very friendly staff always there to help, always tidy and a nice atmosphere. The drinks of course are of top quality and generally a nice place to..."

Remi Gruszka

"I like this place. The service is good and friendly and often easy to find a seat and is relatively clean unlike some other larger..."

Michael Bolt

"Best Costa I have been in. Clean, very good barrista running it on her own when I went in as it was not a busy..."

bob broad

"Very friendly and polite staff. As always lovely coffee and toast. Atmosphere relaxing and..."

Jo H

"Always a regular coffee ready and waiting. And a slice of cake. Love meeting my friend here. We sip coffee and lounge on..."

Iris White

"We sat outside on a glorious November morning drinking our gingerbread and praline hot chocolates. Fab service inside the clean and tidy..."

Sid Barnes

"Excellent friendly helpful staff. Very clean and they can make a dry..."

fuertekim

"Was lovely air conditioned place on a very hot day coffee was of the usual high..."

The Mibster

"Great food and drinks served by professional staff with a warm welcoming..."

Ken Evans

Food Of Love

"Absolutely delicious food, great and attentive customer service and great price food. Would highly recommend and will be back..."

Amy Doolan

"First visit and thoroughly enjoyed. Had latte and breakfast. Wife and daughter had the pancakes which they really enjoyed although had to take some..."

Michael Twyman

"Cannot recommend enough! The food is amazing, portions are generous, all priced incredibly fairly!! Owner and staff can't do enough to give a good..."

Laura B

"I arranged an afternoon tea for a friend's baby shower and we all had a brilliant time. The food was delicious, and there were a multitude of dietary..."

linnea ingham

"First time visit and I must say the food on display looked very appealing, I only had coffee and a slice of delicious home made..."

Eunice Randall

"Nice place, good location but it was so unbelievably hot inside that I couldn't wait to finish my food and get out to get some fresh air. And there..."

Alina Goodwin

"Had an amazing mid week roast from here today. Absolutely delicious, great price and generous portions. We had it as a takeaway but you can eat in...."

Capi King

"We made a visit to Natalie's Food of Love today for afternoon tea which had been pre booked. Our table was ready on arrival, a macarroon and plenty..."

Steve Luff

"Great service, lovely people to have a friendly chat with. Salad Nicoise waa fabulous with a great cup of tea. I'll be..."

john simmonds

"Lovely friendly people great food and you cannot beat a cup of tea in proper China tea..."

Martin Waller

"Excellent friendly service and the best pie and mash this side of east London. Highly..."

Jamie Gray

"Great place to eat, cakes to die for & pie and mash on Thursday, Friday &..."

Chris Mitchell

"Spent a lovely afternoon with friends. Food was yummy. Excellent..."

Dot Jenkins

"Beautiful food lovely staff we go there a lot love it..."

Lianne Hobbs

"Only recently started doing breakfasts and I cannot recommend enough. The food was amazing. The service was so good. And the place itself is just..."

Angie Longden

"Just found this hidden gem on my doorstep to have a bite to eat at lunchtime and felt compelled to share what I found. Whilst I only stopped to..."

Jan Chitty

"Absolutely amazing food and people..."

Frank Leppard

"Oh my. We only popped in for a coffee. But had to try one of their delicious scones. Sublime. And saw the roast dinners. We will be back as they..."

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