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British, Cafe
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 26 October 2023

We're regular visitors as it is one of the only relatively local cafes who always offer cream with their coffee, which is also very good and not at all bitter. I'm low carb and again, they're always happy to replace something on the menu with...salad. This time I tried the egg and bacon benedict, with a salad instead of the muffin and it was delicious.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 17 September 2023 via mobile

Brilliant service as always and the big breakfast excellent quality. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Service efficient.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 1 August 2023 via mobile

Unfortunately the drinks we were served were tepid not hot and the scones were stale though we were told they were baked that morningMore

Date of visit: August 2023
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Nina Davis, General Manager at Waterside Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 5 August 2023

Thanks for your review of your visit to our cafe. Our scones are baked fresh daily, I apologise if you felt yours tasted stale. I understand you were offered fresh coffee and a scone, but you declined and accepted a refund instead. I hope this...More

Reviewed 2 July 2023 via mobile

I took my son and father hear today as a late father's day gift for my dad,I had booked a table,we were told 40 minute wait for the food,fine,when the meals did arrive,my sons fish finger butty was fine,my dad said afterwards the fish was...only just cooked,my eggs benedict wasn't cooked properly so had to be re done from scratch,the waitress apologised about it,but I wasn't offered any sort of refund for the inconvenience..properly wouldn't go back, The 1st we went everything went fine,maybe a off dayMore

Date of visit: July 2023
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Nina Davis, General Manager at Waterside Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 5 August 2023

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review of your visit. I apologise that your meal wasn't cooked properly. As this was corrected by the chef, we wouldn't have offered you a refund, however it is normal practice for us to offer a complimentary...More

Reviewed 2 July 2023 via mobile

Lovely cafe inside and out ,beautiful setting ,fabulous cakes and beverages ,cooked food looks fantastic just a gamble weather you would make it through the night with a chef who seriously needs a food hygiene lesson , chucked our food in the bin after watching...the chef make chicken skewers and wipe his hands down his front and then handle wet fish and do the same without a wash of hands before making our rolls .just not going to return and that's a shame as it looked so nice .More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Nina Davis, General Manager at Waterside Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 5 August 2023

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review of your visit with us. We take our food hygiene procedures very seriously at Waterside Cafe, and strive to maintain high levels all round. I would be grateful if you could get in touch with me...More

Reviewed 7 May 2023 via mobile

Today was my 1st visit here friends treated myself and my son for lunch,the service was great and the food was excellent,my son throughly enjoyed the Coronation Pie..and my cesar salad was very tasty..thank you. Will be revisiting

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 23 April 2023

The stafff is very very very very rude and not welcoming at all. I love the place but shame due to rude stafff don’t feel like visiting this place and may not visit it again.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Nina Davis, General Manager at Waterside Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 25 April 2023

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Please could you get in touch with me by email to watersidecafe2016@outlook.com, so I can discuss your comments further and investigate which members of staff have not been welcoming? We pride ourselves on our friendly atmosphere,...More

Reviewed 10 October 2022 via mobile

Very friendly staff and a great breakfast menu and cakes! Had a lovely view and the food was excellent. Would recommend to anyone for a peaceful breakfast

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 9 October 2022

Car club meet for breakfast. Around 0900 and I could not believe how many staff were on hand and the number of early patrons. I anticipated a lengthy delivery but it minutes, well impressed. Served by nice staff as well and I thought good value.... A delightful setting outside , pity i dont fish. We have been before which tells a tale , so thanks and we will be back againMore

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 13 August 2022 via mobile

Absolutely loved our Afternoon tea. It was beautifully presented and a lovely selection of sandwiches and sweet treats. The scones were homemade and excellent.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 12 June 2022 via mobile

Lovely setting. Menu is fine and food well presented. Unfortunately the coffee was lukewarm at best and a little lacking in flavour. Would be nice to be able to purchase a biscuit or shortbread to finish with as opposed to the usual cakes

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 6 June 2022 via mobile

Love coming out here for breakfast, so relaxing with great views and free parking Breakfast is gorgeous, we had in our party the full english, sausage baps and scrambled eggs- all were delicious and not greasy. Reasonable price, great service and decent coffee

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 4 June 2022

This place is a lovely venue in a lovely setting, but be warned if you're a veggie or vegan. I ordered the veggie breakfast, without the egg as eat a vegan diet, and a server came to advise that the veggie sausages had been cooked...in the fish fryer so weren't suitable. I received my breakfast of baked beans, mushroom and a tomato. I asked why there were no hash browns, as advertised, to be told they also were cooked in the fish fryer. The poor servers had to make the apology to me. I asked for a partial refund as the breakfast was not as advertised and told the manager would have to decide. I expected the manager to come and see me but, after a long wait, an embarassed server once again was left to apologise and give me some cash in my hand. The poor servers were so embarassed and put into a difficult position that I believe the manager should have taken responsibility for, hence the 2 stars.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Nina D, General Manager at Waterside Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 6 June 2022

Thanks for taking time to leave a review regarding you're visit with us this weekend. Firstly, our menu does not advertise the vegetarian breakfast as being a vegan option, many vegetarians eat fish therefore posing no issue with products being cooked in the same oil...More

Reviewed 30 May 2022 via mobile

We were in the area and visited as reviews were good. The setting is stunning, the food was wonderful and clearly cooked fresh from scratch. The menu was varied and interesting. We both opted for the fish finger butty and weren’t disappointed. The cakes were...also delicious. We found the staff to be friendly and attentive. We’ll certainly make a point of returning if we’re nearby again.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 7 May 2022

Been a couple of times since my last review. I'm glad to report that they still offer cream with their coffee and always happy to go off the menu slightly to accommodate my low carb options. I choose a pannini filling served up with extra...salad. Always served with a smile and sitting by the lakes in the sun is just beautiful.More

Date of visit: May 2022
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WATERSIDE CAFE, Hawkhurst - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Menu & Prices - Tripadvisor

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Waterside Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4.5