Nigel Sturt (Hampshirelibrarian)
+5
First visit here and like my previous reviews first impressions count. Four tired hungry people looking for a meal on Ryde Esplanade found Long John. Attracted first by the name, then the menu cover, the meal choices and spaces available we were quickly seated ready to begin our deliberations of what to eat. The menu has a very good range of meals to choose from, including fish choices, roasts, burgers and much more. Once ordered the meals arrived very quickly and we had excellent customer service. From research it seems Long John is a popular place with locals and tourists. The good was in very good portions, well cooked and very delicious. Thank you Long John for feeding the family so well.
Casually strolled by this little cafe and was drawn in by it's character. Nice little quant independent business. Waiter (a gentleman) was very polite. Food came out quickly and hot!
Good spot for lunch!
Thank you 😁
The food is good quality and very good value for money compared to many other places. The menu is similar to a chip shop although they do pizza as well. The chips are nice.
Serving staff very friendly and helpful, although there was no one around when we arrived, or for a few minutes after we sat at a table.
The only issue is the decor, which looks like it is a 1980s McDonald's or Wimpy. Very dated and not very cosy or welcoming. The beige and burgundy let's it down, as it's very old fashioned.
However, ignore the decor and focus on the food and prices.
Toilets are upstairs. It would be good if there was seating upstairs and some shop downstairs because it's much warmer upstairs when the doors are open.
Steven Hatton-Pocklington
+5
We both ordered Cod & Chips.
It was one of the best fish and chips I've eaten for a long time. Proper homemade chips too.
Great Value too! Our bill was £23 for 2x Cod and Chips, 1x Large Fanta and 1x Large Coke.
We will definitely eat here again when we're in the area.
A classic English meal and great value considering the cost if living crisis. I had cod and my wife haddock. Both nice and fresh and I finished off with apple pie and custard. Mark was also lovely as the waiter. Highly recommended.
What a fantastic place looks are definitely deceptive. A warm welcome from Mark seated and a look at the menu all good. Both of my sons are autistic and our youngest can be challenging but this was no problem for the staff who went above and beyond to help taking time to listen to him and catering for his restricted diet. Jacket potato with loads of cheese no salad and plenty of butter we had our meals and I can honestly say they were delicious and at very good prices. We'll done mark and the team Deacon can't wait to come back
Probably the best Cafe in Ryde, serving honest British classics. We popped in for a hearty breakfast before our Ferry home and considering we were a group of 7, the service was really quick and spot on. The waiter was friendly and accommodating, who took a real pride in ensuring everything was spot on.
The food was piping hot, with very generous portions and cooked to perfection - I can definitely recommend the £9 Long John Big Big Breakfast!
Drinks were again plentiful and well priced.
Its a shame the upstairs is no longer available for dining, however downstairs is available still.
We last visited in 2006 and can honestly say the food is as good today, as it was then. Definitely one to visit while your in Ryde.
Nice little cafe. Decent food at a decent price. Very handy for the pier and the ferry or the hovercraft. Close to the train station and buses to other parts of the Isle of Wight. Would definitely go there again and would recommend it to others. Worth a visit if you are in the area.
This place is AMAZING the staff are so friendly and the food is wonderful it's our 2nd time going here and I will defiantly be returning Our server sadly I didn't get his name but he was Awesome I hope they read this and let him know he was like what I imagine a waiter in a very upscale Restaurant would be like very Professional and friendly long may this Restaurant last If I lived in Ryde I would go every day
Claire Pearce (Fishie wishes)
+5
Hands down the best fish and chips I have had in a long time - I'm pregnant and fried fish has been one of my biggest cravings. Absolutely gorgeous batter and a good size too! Our waiter was very friendly and it was very relaxed in there
Table service by a wonderfully polite and competent waiter. The selection of food was brilliant and the prices competitive. The food was freshly cooked and extremely tasty; cleared plates all round. We will definitely return.
Fish and chips were lovely. Haddock was huge! Fast service and very friendly staff. Reasonably priced. We paid £69 for seven meals
A super little olde world cafe with a huge menu selection. They also have an extensive children's menu.
Everything covered from a mean breakie to roast dinners, they even do jelly and icecream (which takes you back to to childhood birthday parties). You can get tea and scones at any time of the day. If you think school dinners then this is about the mark. Portions are plentiful and the hot choc drink is delicious. It is situated on the seafront so good views out to sea. Toilets are upstairs. Staff are friendly and helpful.
Simply the best breakfast ever, staff are polite and helpful. I've been here many times over the years and it never disappoints. Hor chocolate with whipped cream and flake is lovely. I Love this place.
5⭐
Excellent food, nice place for a family meal the staff are fantastic and the memorabilia and collectables shop upstairs is a must visit.
Such a lovely little cafe, delicious food and our waiter is always so polite and attentive, I highly recommend
A decent beachside cafe, it has a broad menu catering for all tastes, a good standard of food that is reasonably priced. The place itself is bright and clean perfectly positioned on the coastal promenade. It is a large cafe having two floors. Service was quick and the staff friendly.
We used this cafe last year.there's one particular gentleman who makes it for them we came back this year he is still there he even remembered us the food is delicious and great service
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