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Cafe located on the beach in Chalkwell offering a great variety of good quality food and drinks. Food suitable for vegans and gluten free available.
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks
CUISINES
Cafe, International, British, Healthy
FEATURES
Reservations, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards
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Reviewed 27 October 2023 via mobile

Absolutely perfect evening, great service and great food. The burgers and chips were perfect. Just back from Belgium, the fries capital of the world! and the chips tonight were on par with the ones we had in Belgium ❤️

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 15 October 2023 via mobile

We were walking passed and popped in for lunch. Really surprised of the choice of the menu as we were expecting the normal fast food but there was a lovely choice of healthy food as well which was made fresh to order. Friendly, helpful staff...and great food. Will definitely be back.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 29 September 2023

We have just had the most AMAZING burger at Saltwater Cafe; it’s a special Friday evening menu from, I believe, 4:30. Honestly the best burger I’ve ever had; the bacon jam & Parmesan chips were incredible too. Plus a beautul sunset, what more do you...want 🩷More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 26 July 2023 via mobile

I hardly ever write reviews but in is worthy of it. Arrived at cafe at about around 2.55. Asked the assistant on arrival if they were serving food. She clearly said ‘yes’. I got in the queue and waited my turn - only 2 groups...in front, only to be to told about 5 minutes later that the kitchen was now closed, and the chef and another member of staff (who I had spoken to at first) had now gone home. I also checked the website in the queue to firm up mt menu choices - this shows kitchen closes at 3.30, but was later told this was unreliable. So annoying - all they need to do is clearly state when the kitchen closes and that if you are still in the queue at that point you will not be served (!) Not good business though. Had perents with me, so got back in the car and drove just down the road where I knew they would be open and glad of the custom and was happily served a similar thing. Wont be returning. I have been many times for coffee and the odd snack in the past.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 18 June 2023

The staff are so friendly here, even when they're busy. Service with a smile. We had lovely smoked salmon bagels.

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 2 November 2022

Had lovely fish finger sandwich and my partner a toasted tea cake. Both very tasty. Very pleasant staff- a great find. We’ll be back!

Date of visit: October 2022
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Elizabeth C, Owner at Saltwater Beach Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 4 November 2022

Thank you so much, we will look forward to welcoming you back ♥️

Reviewed 26 October 2022 via mobile

Lovely food and great value too! Perfect for lunch after a sea walk. The fish finger sandwich was awesome - so good I swear I saw Captain Birdseye himself queuing for one !

Date of visit: October 2022
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Elizabeth C, Owner at Saltwater Beach Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 4 November 2022

Thank you so much - the team had a giggle at the Captain Birdseye comment. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit and look forward to welcoming you back again soon

Reviewed 12 September 2022 via mobile

On the website it said it was open till 18:00. Got there at 16:50 and it was closed. Fantastic Great amazing lovely. 😊 🤬🤬🤬🤬More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Elizabeth C, Owner at Saltwater Beach Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 14 September 2022

Now that the summer is over and the children are back to school and the weather is so unpredictable, we change our hours in line with the volume of customers out walking and visiting the seafront. Our website developers are on holiday currently and we...More

Reviewed 9 September 2022 via mobile

My friends and I took a paddleboarding taster session today in Hadleigh Country Park with instructor Jeff for my 40th birthday experience and it was absolutely brilliant! Wish I’d done it sooner. I’d highly recommend it as the session itself is fantastic and you get...plenty of time to get on the water so it gives you a great idea of the activity, and Jeff was great, making sure we were all happy, his instructions were clear and we had a fab time. We will definitely be back. Thank you!More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 4 September 2022

Had a lesson at Hadleigh, everything set up ready for you, clear explanation of how to get started, styles, manoeuvres and safety. Jeff is very professional at explaining everything, and very patient with a real novice. Best of all it was a great fun experience....Will definitely be back for more practice as we both need it.More

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 14 August 2022 via mobile

Love this place. Come here most Sunday mornings. I buy a vegan breakfast bowl or bagel and a latte and sit on the sea wall with it. Staff are lovely and the quality of the food is excellent. Very often vegan food is just thrown...together but they really put a lot of effort into it. Sitting outside there as we speak.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 31 July 2022 via mobile

Absolutely great session, would fully recommend to anyone looking at trying their hand at paddle boarding. Our instructor, Steve, was calm and engaging when teaching us the basic techniques Felt incredibly safe and thoroughly enjoyed the session!

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 22 July 2022 via mobile

Fishfinger sandwiches were nice BUT we ate on public benches as the outdoor seating area is so poor. Few tables on area that needs weeding and jet washing. A few umbrellas and a couple of planters, hide the bins and it would be transformed! Missed...business opportunity as if it had been nice we would have stayed and had wine etc. Could be so much nicer!!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Elizabeth C, Owner at Saltwater Beach Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 24 July 2022

Hi Lucy, Thank you for your feedback. The patio area is owned by our local council and as such there are a number of restrictions in place that we cannot circumnavigate (we would love to put up sail shades but sadly it requires planning permission)...More

Reviewed 12 May 2022

I done the beginners taster paddle boarding. The session was amazing & fun, the instructor was very helpful and has alot of knowledge. Would definitely recommend😊 plus the staff at the cafe were lovely too

Date of visit: May 2022
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Elizabeth C, Owner at Saltwater Beach Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 29 May 2022

Thank you so much for your fabulous review on the paddle boarding and the cafe. We have several SUP social events so check out the Saltwater-SUP website for further details if you would like to come along. See you on the water soon

Reviewed 24 April 2022

We visit here a lot with the dogs and always enjoy the vegan options, including a sausage baguette and breakfast bagel. Always tasty, hot and fresh. The coffee is good too and you can get a vegan hot chocolate with all the trimmings. Service is...friendly and staff are lovely. Can't recommend enough.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Elizabeth C, Owner at Saltwater Beach Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 26 April 2022

Thank you so much for your review. As always we share these with our team. Hope you get to visit again soon

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The cafe is small, so although they don't allow dogs in the cafe they have seating outside and are happy to pop out with your drinks. They have dog water bowls outside too
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Saltwater Beach Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
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