Been meaning to come here for a long time and finally made it today. Love the concept, love the location, but it was just missing that wow factor. It cost £19 for a Sausage roll, Cheese scone, half Cider and a Hot Chocolate. All of which was nice,but not nice enough to make me think I'll come back and spend that money again.
Subbled upon this place when another local coffe shop was cued up out the door. We didn't want to wait an hour for a coffee so look for other places near by. Sooo glad we did. It's an amazing location, with stunning views over river. I noticed they serve beer on tap so will be back for a few drinks for sure. They also have a few vegan cakes amongst the cake selection, if you like that sort of thing.
Great place to do a spit of bird watching whilst having a lovely cup of coffee and a bacon roll. Very dog friendly, lovely walk along the river to Woodbridge, a very convenient car park which is free just across the level crossing at Melton. It will now become a regular stopping place on our Suffolk visits.
A unique and very enjoyable dining experience on board a very interesting ex naval vessel
Nice quirky place ( Boat ) have visited a couple of times for food and drink on our Woodbridge to Melton walk very relaxing beautiful views something abit different well worth a visit.
a very unique café (well technically not, as there's one I've been too that's almost identical on the Mississippi in America!) with a super warm welcome and tasty food!
love being able to sit and watch the river and both the staff and clientele are all friendly.
We were welcomed on board, service was quick, polite and friendly. Our food was excellent and reasonably priced. I had eaten half of my cream cheese scone before I took the photo. Dog friendly and had a menu for dogs.
Unique war ship cafe with great food and fantastic views of the river. Staff were very welcoming and kind. Great place to visit when on a walk nearby
Lovely place to stop off during a walk along the Deben. Hot drinks, snacks or more substantial meals. Always friendly and welcoming staff. The binoculars to watch the local birds are a nice touch.
Riverside walk from Woodbridge to the cafe for a snack and drink.
Delicious steak pasty, excellent cheesy cream tea and luvly bacon bap.
Great service and a delightful venue.
Highly recommended....
Unique and beautiful little spot for breakfast, lunch or a drink. Dog friendly and a welcome break after a lovely walk along the river Deben. Our dog loved his doggy frozen yoghurt treat too.
Popped on board for Sunday morning breakfast whilst passing through the area. Friendly, welcoming staff. I ordered the large breakfast box which was freshly prepared, tasted great and reasonably priced. Great views across the estuary. Would recommend 👍🏽
What a fantastic spot, and to have the loan of the binoculars whilst enjoying a coffee overlooking the Deben? Such a lovely addition. Welcome aboard!
After a lovely bike ride to Melton and then a walk along the River stopped in for a deserving Pint and Sausage Roll perfect, lovely place with Cheerful staff will be returning for sure.
Beautiful venue and setting to have a drink went out on a dog walk. The ship is so amazing, the atmosphere is calm and friendly. Service, staff, food & drink, prices . . . . well everything was brilliant. Can not recommend enough. If you have not visited the Deben Cafe on HMS Vale yet you should, it is a lovely bit of naval history on a picturesque part of the Deben. A little suffolk gem, we will be visiting again x
Seems more of a regular seriously run business this year. Good food and nice coffee. Toilets over river wall but much better than the on board ones were.
A hidden gem! Came across it quite by accident whilst on a walk. Fantastic location and atmosphere. Only had a drink as we had already eaten, but will certainly be back to try the food!
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