The_caffeinated_carrier_pigeon
+5
Wow doesn't begin to express how wonderful Fins is. The emphasis is on good food, healthy food, well balanced combinations. There is always a queue. If you want fast food then you best walk back up the path to the chippy. If you want excellent customer service, a friendly team, and actual proper, not ultra processed junk then you are in the right place.
Pull up a chair, take in the sea air and wait a while, you won't be disappointed. We first discovered fins in 2021, we come back every time we are on the island. Even the locals love the food and are more than willing to wait.
We highly recommend the soul bowls, buttermilk chicken, coffee, watermelon crush, kokoa collection hot chocolates, cacao crunch smoothie bowl, breakfast burrito, and pretty much everything on the menu.
We had a wheelchair user with us and we were made to feel incredibly welcome, like we were part of the family. Nothing was too much trouble. A huge thank you to everyone for making our stay a pleasant one!
Great little spot on the beach front, all tables have a nice sea view. Menu is nicely different and executed well, would recommend the Fin's breakfast roll! We went for just before 10 (food starts at 9) and it was very busy. Worth the wait for a seat and the food for sure. Front of house Izzy did really well to manage the queue and make sure no one jumped their turn as well as providing friendly service. Will definitely return!
These ladies have got it sooooo right! The vibe and the atmosphere down at Fins was incredible, we are arrived at 10.30am on a Sunday morning and it was already busy, we waited just 5-10 minutes for a table to become free and we was lucky, as not long after there was a que of 8-10 families waiting to experience this fantastic place.
The menu is extensive for a beach cafe and the quality of food that is being produced is definitely some of the best that we’ve had on the island without question.
We started off with drinks before indulging in a smoothy bowl and a traditional breakfast both of which was amazing.
We will definitely be returning again & can see this becoming a regular spot for us 😍
We were visiting from Las Vegas in June/July. We found this restaurant on a walk from Shanklin to Sandown along the ‘Revetment’. Our first impressions were that the premises were well laid out and welcoming, with sheltered tables and some tables right on the edge of the beach. We then met the staff, who are amongst the the best we have encountered on any of our travels, friendly helpful and so much more!
Well that deals with first impressions, now we get on to the food and drinks. Bearing in mind this is a seaside cafe amongst others between Shanklin and Sandown, the food was as equally impressive as the location and the excellent staff. This was top restaurant quality fare, expertly presented and attentively served.
Fins, is a truly excellent experience in every respect, pricing was very competitive,I can certainly recommend a stop here. We ate at Fins Beach Cafe a total of four times, service and quality was consistent throughout. A real ‘ Hidden Gem’.
If you are looking for the perfect beachside cafe/restaurant, then you can not go wrong with Fins. Spectacular location, food and great service. The portions are generous and the quality of ingredients is good. You may struggle to get a seat on busy days as seating is limited and this is a very popular location for the above reasons, but well worth the short wait for a table if you can wait.
What a beautiful little beach-front café this is! Stunning views of the beach and the sea, we could have sat here all day. The staff are very friendly and the smoothies and milkshakes are fantastic!
Breakfast we had here was unbelievably good. Biscoff pancakes and the brekkie wrap. So tasty. We sat out the front on the small tables on the sea front. Lovely views. And the service there was spot on.
Delicious brunch spot right on the beach. Prices are very fair. Maybe the best French toast I’ve ever had. Smoothie bowl and full English were also excellent! Highly recommend.
One small thing - there is only one highchair available so be prepared to have your kids eat on your lap or in their stroller if needed.
Very inventive food and drinks in a fabulous spot at Lake beach.
Staff were friendly and not over priced.
Beautiful food tasted and looked amazing, smoothie was a bit thick to drink but nevertheless lovely, I’m coming back for a smoothie bowl 🫶
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