325 reviews
#2 of 242 Restaurants in Royal Tunbridge Wells£, Cafe, Mediterranean, Vegetarian friendly+44 1892 533988+ Add websiteImprove this listing
Hours
Sun
9:00 - 15:00
Tue
8:00 - 16:30
Wed
8:00 - 16:30
Thu
8:00 - 16:30
Fri
8:00 - 16:30
Sat
8:00 - 16:30
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5.0
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PRICE RANGE
£4.00 – £8.00
CUISINES
Cafe, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
meals, features
Does this restaurant allow dogs or considered pet friendly?
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About
Casa Da Claudia is a authentic, rustic, Portuguese café, just off the high street in Tunbridge Wells. Serving breakfast, brunches and lunches, to beautiful cakes and pastries. The café is open 6 days a week, Tue-Sat 8am-4pm - Sundays 9am-3pm. Free wi-fi is available. Casa Da Claudia is run by Emanuel and his hard working staff; their warm welcoming nature is reflected in the food and ambience of the café. Grab a tasty light snack or choose from our many breakfast options (served until 12PM), a lovely hot panini or sandwich for lunch or even just a coffee. With many varied fillings, many different to the normal, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Book a table today and experience all the wonders that Casa Da Claudia has to offer!
PRICE RANGE
£4.00 – £8.00
CUISINES
Cafe, Mediterranean, European, Portuguese
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Dog Friendly, Family style
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5.0
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mrsbsouthend
Rayleigh789 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
I was staying at the Premier Inn at Royal Tunbridge Wells and couldn't face one of their mass produced breakfasts. So my daughter and I walked about 3 minutes down the road to the cobbled street that contained Casa Cafe (new name, same owner). We were advised we might have to wait ten minutes to be served as the gentleman was on his own. We were happy to wait.
There is limited seating downstairs but when it's lunchtime/weekends and more staff upstairs is used (equally charming, plus a toilet up there. Step stairs for the elderly though)
The breakfast menu was extensive and looked wonderful. My daughter was thrilled to see smoothies on the list and said hers was amazing. My decaf tea in a tea bag actually tasted like fresh tea, it was clearly very good quality. The food was well worth the wait. We both had a full cooked breakfast and there wasn't a single part of it that I would criticise. From the fresh toasted bread, the plump mushrooms, the plum tomatoes full of flavour to the meat (the bacon and sausage was first class) it was like heaven on my tongue!
After hoovering it up we then had the pleasure of a chat with the lovely Portuguese owner and another couple who were sat at a safe distance. It felt so friendly, as if we were talking to friends which just made the whole breakfast so personal, warm and wonderful.
We departed clutching a couple of Portuguese tarts which were calling our name. These, when eaten in the late afternoon once my stomach could cope, were better than the tarts I ate in Lisbon last year. Go there. Immediately!
Written 26 October 2020
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Nathan T
1 contribution
Oct 2020 • solo
Welcoming, friendly atmosphere. Food is fantastic (in particular the hot paninis) and always fresh. Menu has a great range of choices and the staff always go above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome. Would definitely recommend!
Written 12 October 2020
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jay m
Royal Tunbridge Wells1 contribution
Jul 2021 • business
Casa Da Claudia is home to some of the best sandwiches I have EVER tasted! This is complimented by a fantastic selection of breakfast and lunch dishes, all served by Emanuel, the heart of the restaurant. The service and quality of the food here is consistently excellent, with the of staff willing to go the extra mile for each costumer. I strongly recommend everyone experiences the charm of this restaurant and it’s exceptional food!
Written 7 July 2021
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ididntchoosethefirst
Clifden190 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
I think this is the fastest I have ever reviewed somewhere. We went for breakfast this morning. I'll start with the positives, my husband had the full English which he said was ok for the cost. The coffee was fine. The choice of bread is white or brown only, and it wasn't good white bread. I had avocado Eggs Benedict and the 'hollandaise sauce' was salad cream. I nearly wrote that in capital letters, I don't think I have ever been served salad cream before in a cafe, let alone masquerading as something entirely different. The staff were not very friendly; my son asked if he could have a 'normal Eggs Benedict' and the waiter said they could do that. It came with just the poached eggs on toast but no ham, we told the waitress and heard her say 'apparently they asked for.....' Anyway, we scraped the salad cream off and did our best but neither of us finished our food. The cakes looked nice so maybe go for coffee and cake?
Written 7 March 2020
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Jonathon C
London155 contributions
Jun 2021 • none
After a stressful journey we arrived by taxi at around 1530 at CdC to meet relatives having booked beforehand and spoken to the restaurant about proximity to the station. They knew we were coming, when, how many in the party and had agreed / taken the booking without any comment or qualification.
Despite their website claiming hours of 9-4.30pm, they'd started packing up at 2:30 apparently, demonstrated total indifference to our booking and refused to serve my wife.
If you don't want customers then sell up and go and do something else more productive instead as the experience and service meted out this afternoon were the worst, by far, I've ever had the misfortune to experience anywhere in the world let alone Kent or Tunbridge Wells.
It's not as if we asked to be served at or close to the [website] advertised closing time - there was still an hour or more to go and our friends were grudgingly served 30 or so minutes earlier but then had nowhere to sit either inside or outside.
I strongly resent having to give this a single star as I don't think it merits even that.
Steer well clear to avoid disappointment,
Written 24 June 2021
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Liz
1 contribution
Jun 2022 • solo
This wonderful cafe tucked away in a little side street is well worth a visit. Fast, friendly service, perfect if your in a hurry but also a welcoming homely atmosphere if you are looking to take your time to enjoy the amazing food on offer. I had a toasted ciabatta generously filled with fresh tasty ingredients and served with a small salad on the side. I haven't been able to match it anywhere else in town. The coffee is really good too. Will definitely be back soon!
Written 3 July 2022
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beverleydave
London1380 contributions
Mar 2022 • friends
Had the eggs Benedict with avocado, lovely golden yolks on the eggs and quality ham. Also had a refreshing blueberry & raspberry smoothie. They also sell Portuguese produce. Cute inside & out.
Written 12 March 2022
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blackpixi
Brighton23 contributions
Feb 2020 • friends
I have been here many times before with my artist friend, it's our 'tea stop ' but today it became our ' must go for lunch again ' stop.
I had the Claudia Special Ciabatta,my friend the Cheese & Ham Panini, our pot of tea for 2 arrived swiftly, followed not long after by our respective lunches.
Beautifully presented and a fresh side salad and homemade dressing, on our way out we had to compliment the chef.
With my red laser eye.
"I'll be back"
Written 22 February 2020
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WillmoLondon
Wellington55 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
I've reviewed this little gem before but it deserves a mention again. Once cafe's were allowed to open after Covid Emanuel tentatively opened his doors to welcome people back. Always keen to support the local businesses and having missed the joys of eating out we have landed up being back at the Cafe at least twice a week. The food is fresh and tasty, the cakes are delicious and although the coffee was always good Emanuel now has new coffee machine which makes the coffee the best by far.
Take advantage of the tables outside and enjoy a little break away from the hustle of the high street.
Written 15 August 2020
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John2France
Edinburgh286 contributions
Jan 2023 • couples
Top notch breakfast! Quality ingredients cooked to order in a cosy and welcoming cafe.
The Classic, comprising scrambled eggs, excellent smoked salmon and ripe avocado with fresh toast, was delicious! Whilst the similarly excellent Full English managed to defeat my wife’ appetite!
Great coffee and tea washed it down beautifully.
The Portuguese proprietor was very friendly and chatty too!
Written 7 January 2023
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Geoff B
Tonbridge2 contributions
Sept 2021 • none
I only discovered Casa Da Claudia a few years ago whilst out in the high street area wandering around trying to decide what to have for lunch one day.
So, popped in to be greeted in an exceptionally friendly manner by their team. I have since been popping back on a regular basis to get some lunch and have never been disappointed with what I have ordered.
Great food, welcoming friendly staff and fantastic value for money - what else could you ask for!
Keep up the great service guys 👍
Written 29 September 2021
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Tryitoutman
Stevenage181 contributions
Apr 2023 • family
Delicious food and great owner. We wanted somewhere to sit and eat quietly away from the main roads. It’s nicely tucked away so you’re able to sit outside or inside, we had our dogs with us so chose to sit outside, the sandwiches or paninis are hand made, as are the jacket potatoes. All our meals were delicious, he also has a small range of Portuguese beers available to buy which are very nice. Much better than the big chain cafes round the corner. Plenty of seating upstairs too. Very quirky place.
Written 5 April 2023
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ChancerScotland
Norfolk249 contributions
Feb 2020 • couples
Wonderful homemade sandwich selection. You know it’s good when locals come for their lunch and are known by name. We had crayfish and avocado on fresh granary bread. Great coffee and fabulous homemade cake. Really friendly people and worth the trip round Tunbridge Wells to find it. Please open in Norwich and we would highly recommend it every day.
Written 20 February 2020
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Edmund1988
Royal Tunbridge Wells9 contributions
Sept 2020 • none
Always lovely wraps and sandwiches on the menu. All food is freshly prepped in front of your eyes. The owner is super welcoming and always provides great customer service, would highly recommend !
Written 26 September 2020
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Quest174459
2 contributions
Dec 2023 • business
The Podiatry Clinic would like to thank Emanuel for such a wonderful Christmas work event that he hosted during one of his Spanish Tapas evenings. The food was incredible and the service was as always exceptional. We had an amazing evening Thanks to Emanuel and his staff! Couldn’t recommend it more.
Nicola, Julie and Bronwen
Written 4 December 2023
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