Based on 213 opinions finded in 1 websites
Based on 213 opinions finded in 1 websites
Nº 116 in 491 in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Nº 26 of 92 Other cuisines in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
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Very busy but always welcoming, friendly staff, will always try to accommodate people, dog friendly, tasty food. Also provide entertainment on certain days.
Tina B . 2025-01-23
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Called in after a bracing January walk. Very welcoming and a professional friendly staff. Our dogs were welcome, and there are great gluten-free options. Highly recommended.
Longdog3 . 2025-01-19
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Still the very best cafe in Hunstanton, brilliant breakfast, very tasty Sunday Lunch, freshly cooked vegetables, top class meat. The Ski Cafe provides friendly service. Spotlessly clean tables wiped down after use. Please give this a try. Especially when the entertainment is on.
furrybaby . 2025-01-13
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What a wonderful find. As a seasonal (Christmas) and as a gesture to its customers, the Ski Cafe was offering a half price day on all items on the menu. I had a full, and I mean FULL English for £6.00. Absolutely delicious and filling. Really friendly and attentive staff, and the owner (I believe) was there and circulating). the ambience is relaxed, friendly and quiet. Decor is down to earth and unpretentious. Outside there is a platform usually given to seating with a view to the sea, which is a matter of yards away, but in the Summer is used as a stage for various bands, from Jazz to Pop to Rock. All in all a highly recommended venue.
Frankovitch K . 2024-12-20
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Went to ski cafe with a friend today and had Breakfast, was delicious. Friendly staff, and Brilliant service, will definitely go again
wolfcrazygal . 2024-11-30
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Good as always. Friendly staff. Good beer. Dog friendly. Nice location. Probably the best food in Hunstanton. We are regulars so you could class it as biased, we have been going since Peter opened. Good value to boot.
Mike f . 2024-09-16
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Peter and his crew make you really welcome and the food is fresh and cooked to order. A fantastic choice on the menu and the service is second to none. They regularly have live music which is very popular and creates a great atmosphere. We live in Hunstanton but when friends and family visit, this is the first request we get for eating out 😁
Judy . 2024-08-25
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Went for lunch as my daughter and husband had been the week before. I ordered a jacket potato with cheese and beans, oh my word it was huge! It came with a side salad and was well presented. This place is a little gem, good value for money, great atmosphere and excellent customer service!
Rita H . 2024-08-24
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We’ve eaten here several times in the last couple of years and always had top quality food and service. We called in yesterday for an icecream from the little truck set up outside - some of the nicest icecream we’ve had, along with great service. Highly recommend as an essential part of the seaside experience in Hunstanton.
MrsW . 2024-08-24
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I have been visiting this venue for the past four years and always enjoy the atmosphere, entertainment and food. Peter and the ladies go above and beyond and work so hard. It’s in a beautiful setting a stones throw from the beach and they have some great singers and bands. Drinks are a bit pricey but the food is really good 👍🏻
Joanne H . 2024-08-24
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I think we caught the waitress on a bad day ! The cafe was busy being a Sunday but the only way to describe the waitress that served us was rude. I even asked the lady an the next table who obviously heard what was said what she thought & she didn't hesitate in saying that she had been rude.
michelle d . 2024-06-30
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Me and my husband have been camping at Hunstanton all week, as we came off the beach with the dog we noticed the restaurant so we thought we would try it, we had a friendly welcome. Our Dog was invited in as well with a doggy biscuit which I thought was very kind and we had a hot drink ,as we were having a hot drink we noticed the menu and they did English breakfast so we decided to come back the next day and we were not disappointed. The food was very enjoyable and quite reasonably priced.as we are camping all week we have decided to come back another day for another English breakfast Thankyou ! Mrs Rachael Faulks Mr Richard Faulks And storm the dog 🐕
Rachael F . 2024-06-13
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Absolutely fantastic place with a wonderful welcome and superb food nothing was to much for the staff I recommend this place to eat very highly
GoPlaces20717218781 . 2024-06-10
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Excellent cafe, lovely food, friendly attentive staff, a wonderful experience enhanced by a great musician/ singer. Would highly recommend
Joe B . 2024-06-09
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Excellent food, service, atmosphere as usual. My favourite place! Great entertainment and allows dogs. And they do the best cheesy chips!
Longtallsally70 . 2024-05-27
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My Partner and I made a last minute decision to go to the Ski Cafe for Sunday Lunch. Vey busy but we were accommodated by the very pleasant Boss. Fantastic delicious Sunday lunch with beautiful music. If weather was good we would be outside looking out to the sea. Perfect Location/ Excellent food/ Excellent Service/ great value/ and very friendly and pleasant Staff. I would certainly take visitors to Hunstanton to The Ski Cafe .
Yolanda T . 2024-03-10
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Lovely roast, friendly staff and great atmosphere, sevice was quick and professional, and right on the sea front, will definitely be back
Diane M . 2024-03-10
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Best cooked breakfast we’ve had in a long time! Everything cooked to perfection, we added black pudding and it was excellent. Lovely location, very friendly staff., great service. Would definitely recommend and visit again.
ELAINE P . 2024-03-09
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Wonderful breakfast and great staff, lovely veiw of the beach, dog friendly and not too expensive, owner made us feel welcome. Thank you
lorrainemD2811VQ . 2024-03-01
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Great lunch fantastic entertainment today. 👌 staff very friendly. Will definitely visit again next time we're in Hunstanton
I2950CFjuliea . 2024-02-28
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Wondered up to see if was open and it was. Had a lovely freshly cooked Sunday lamb lunch followed by apple crumble. Better food than some pubs around. Well worth the walk but reservation recommended. The food was a lot, lot better than I expected and will be back again. They even had live music on and he was grate as well. Lovely Sunday trip.
Gary C . 2024-02-25
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We stopped here for coffee on our walk along the promenade. It was very busy, with all the tables inside taken. We sat on the tables outside. Quick service and great coffee.
James P . 2024-02-25
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The food here is cooked fresh for you. So expect to wait for it.Our wait was about 20 mins at 11.30am. Having said that, the food is well priced, good portions, and you can add to the plate what you want from a good list of choices. Gluten free is also available and we asked for this, it was highlighted by the owner who served us on the docket. Friendly atmosphere here, all mucked in to help. Food came hot and was appreciated by all. It is our go to cafe when visiting Hunstanton.
Carrie B . 2024-02-17
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We went for a Sunday lunch, which you pre-order. The days meat was beef and you could order lamb shank from the menu; so one of each. Attentive staff and the food was excellent when it arrived, particularly nice roast potatoes and different gravies according to the meat. An excellent meal with some live music which was discreet and entertaining.
dunc m . 2024-02-11
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Fantastic food be it breakfast lunch or dinner. Staff are most welcoming and the food is top notch. Great atmosphere on live music days too. Would definitely recommend a visit. Oh, also dog friendly!
JudyWoo3106 . 2024-01-23
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we went for breakfast, and what a great choice we made by going here, friendly, speedy service. The food was well cooked and presented and a great price
John H . 2024-01-19
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Had a lovely pit stop after our walk to Hunstanton from Heacham. Delicious hot chocolate and home made lemon drizzle. Loveliest team of people working there. The place is clean, spotless loos, and comfy. They have a fab little bar too. Very relaxed vibe. Was a good stop.
66lindam66 . 2024-01-05
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Just enjoyed a wonderful three course New Year’s Day dinner. The pate on toast as a starter was delicious. The roast beef main was so tasty, the beef was so tender. The dessert was the finishing touch. Lovely relaxed dinner, unhurried, very pleasant staff and a singer providing some atmospheric music. Couldn’t fault anything.
Global66237714605 . 2024-01-01
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A straight forward no nonsense full English of exceptional quality. Everyone seems to overcomplicate breakfasts these days. Whether it’s sourdough, lack of extras etc etc. A good breakfast is simple in this place absolutely nails that. Busy even on the coldest of days. I will not hesitate to return.
Joshua s . 2023-12-03
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Been coming here for 4 years now whilst staying at Searles. Host Peter is truly lovely man and nothing is too much trouble for him and his team. Food is excellent especially before a round of golf the 5 of us wouldn’t have breakfast anywhere else
davev218 . 2023-12-01
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A most welcoming cafe with helpful and cheerful staff. We enjoyed a delightful lunch of delicious homemade chicken curry and fish pie at excellent value for money. A lovely gem in Hunstanton which we will continue to enjoy.
WeLoveNorfolk3 . 2023-11-05
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What a gem this place is , phoned @ 8am to book a table for 9:30 , Owner lovely polite man & the girls serving were excellent
c d . 2023-10-29
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My wife and I have been here before and we have always been impressed by the warm welcome, the choices on the menu and the general ambiance of the cafe.
Navigator45788588342 . 2023-10-23
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Wonderful location right next to the beach, we loved our breakfast here after a walk on the beach with the dog. Very homely feel.
helenvw77 . 2023-10-21
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Always friendly and clean. A good choice of nicely cooked breakfasts. Allows dogs. Has inside and outside seating.
Patti_A_C . 2023-10-20
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Excellent food & service. The staff and Peter are so welcoming & nothing us too much trouble for them. Definitely would recommend a try at any of their meals. Keep up the good work
Pam M . 2023-10-19
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Fantastic staff great service always friendly smiles , food is always cooked just right and great choice
208samanthab . 2023-10-18
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Loved this place. Found by accident and will be recommending. Lovely food and excellent service. We’ll be back!! My son is visiting soon so will be recommending to him too!!
Deryth H . 2023-10-17
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Good as always. Friendly staff. Good bear. Dog friendly. Nice location. Probably the best food in Hunstanton.
Willow54154 . 2023-10-14
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We visited the ski cafe on Sunday with our friends and our two dogs ! We’ve been several times and really enjoy it here .We were warmly greeted by the manager . We had a lovely breakfast and coffee . There was some lovely music...
karenpearce3861 . 2023-10-14
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Popped in here on the off chance they would allow us in with the dog they did so with open arms . Am I glad they did what a gem staff are really friendly and the food was absolutely lovely will definitely be going back...
gary B . 2023-10-14
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What a lovely place to go to. I was warmly welcomed and service was excellent from start to finish. All the staff were very friendly and although extremely busy, were always courteous and polite. I ordered the cottage pie which was served with seasonal veg...
Mandy L . 2023-10-09
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A great find for a late breakfast. Two full English, one vegan (no fuss) and one smaller breakfast for mum. Absolutely delicious food, happy to accommodate our little dog and staff very friendly. A really good singer outside of cafe, so lovely atmosphere created. Tip:...
Twinnie1975 . 2023-09-30
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Excellent lunch, lovely courteous staff nothing too much trouble and dog friendly. When in Hunstanton it is a superb place to eat. Good choices on menu. Cannot praise highly enough.
Tour26261996400 . 2023-09-28
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Me and my girlfriend come here all the time for foods and drinks wow the staff our so friendly and sill know us for to past years great atmosphere and great place to look out at the sea deafly recommend this place ☺️😊
Seaside16774164495 . 2023-09-13
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Welcoming, attentive and friendly staff, matched with high quality and tasty food. They made myself and my dog feel very welcome.
Nicola_3711 . 2023-09-12
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Ski cafe and Bar is an excellent place for lunch or breakfast. The staff are very courteous and friendly. The Chef is an excellent cook and we cannot fault the service. We highly recommend the Ski Cafe and Bar . Give it a try.
Barrie7760 . 2023-09-05
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Lovely breakfast. Prompt and pleasant service. Very good holiday atmosphere. Highly recommended All the staff are very friendly and always happy to help.
rebeccawJ4097TB . 2023-08-27
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Great find! Lovely little cafe right by the beach. Excellent food, friendly service and great value for money
Lisa14090 . 2023-07-07
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We ate breakfast here 2 times out of our 3 day stay in Hunstanton! We came a year before so we weren’t disappointed 😃… both had the full Hunstanton and where delicious! This morning I had the mashed avocado and poached eggs on toast… again...
Toyah1 . 2023-07-07
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Really lovely food with a wide selection to choose from. Really clean and friendly welcome from the staff. Will definitely be visiting again.
Beryl S . 2023-07-06
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Have walked past on many occasions on dog walk, just fancied a full English as weather was perfect. Good range of choices with a perfect pick your own at £1.25 each item , perfect 👍 Lovely view on decking whilst having a lovely breaky 👍
F2382JHsimonl . 2023-07-04
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Fab food, fab value, great staff and an owner that really cares. Loved the music today as well. All in all a great experience
Lisa W . 2023-07-02
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We came across this cafe by chance - we just popped in for a quick coffee, however we discovered that they do Gluten Free breakfasts so we ended up going back there a couple of hours later! My husband is a Coeliac and ordered gluten...
GillMargo . 2023-06-29
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I go to the skicafe at least once a week and the food has always been fantastic..the staff and the owners are aways helpful.would 100 per cent recommend going .
Tina W . 2023-06-08
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Build your own breakfast plus lunch options v tasty! Also do some live music in the afternoons in peak season. Can sit inside or outside directly on the seafront.
KFromTheB . 2023-06-02
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I discovered the Ski Cafe roughly one year ago, and in my opinion- it was the best thing I could have ever found! As a local, I visit quite often (usually once a month) and I have not once been disappointed. As a person who...
Kira C . 2023-06-01
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Unexpected afternoon out: we were passing and heard a singer so decided to call in for a drink. Luckily there was a table for 2 left. We both enjoyed fish and chips and a few drinks. All the staff were lovely and friendly and meal...
carolinehI3738TF . 2023-05-14
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Excellent food for money and friendly people would recommend breakfast especially the Heacham also very tasty sausage baguette
Adventure65093249017 . 2023-05-12
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Great Cafe with really friendly service…lovely fresh cooked breakfasts and very good portions. We will definitely visit again the next time we are in Hunstanton.
neil c . 2023-04-23
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Fabulous cafe,very clean,excellent food and service, very friendly and polite staff. Enjoyed a lovely well cooked breakfast plentiful portions and good portions.Great value for money. Dog friendly too.Our dachshund Fred loves it here and is spoiled when we visit. Highly recommended. Lovely view of the...
furrybaby . 2023-04-23
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Good food with a great variety on offer. Friendly service. Amazing views of the coast. Ideal location.
Matt G . 2023-04-11
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Amazing service and food was fantastic. Lovely atmosphere, waitresses couldn’t be more helpful. Went as a group of 5 with one child. Waitress kindly took him to go and look at the ice cream flavours too. Will be back with friends to see the live...
Traveler185717 . 2023-04-11
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Norfolk doesn't seem to have discovered customer service yet. Always the wrong questions or no questions then annoyance from staff when you try to order. Our first impression from the Ski cafe was being told to Wait then a door closed in our face...then after...
Dennyjamessmith . 2023-04-11
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Amazing food & wonderful service! Location is fab! Outdoor seating too! Dog friendly. Would definitely recommend 👌 👍 🙂
Becky W . 2023-04-09
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As regulars and locals we use this cafe a lot. There are just the two of us and our dog. Knowing it opens at 9 we arrived at 9 to an empty cafe apart from a one other couple. The waitress met us at the...
nicksO6450CH . 2023-04-02
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Great food and service. We will return for sure however advise booking as was popular during our visit and they had to turn people away. I went for poached eggs but the my husband had a huge breakfast!
Experience77199 . 2023-03-26
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We have had a couple of breakfasts whilst on holiday in heacham and this one was by far the best, even better that you could choose what you wanted so no waste ( I always leave the black pudding) the cafe is clean and comfortable...
Anne B . 2023-03-25
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Baguette was not a baguette it was a soft hot dog roll!!! Unlabeled sauce bottles so it was like Russian roulette in what you got, brown sauce tasted like watered down fruity sauce!!! Tea was hot and strong. Overpriced!!! Certainly won't be going back.
Nige B . 2023-03-24
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Me and my girlfriend come here all the time the food is wonderful and the staff our so friendly and kind I definitely recommend this place and it near the sea nice view to
Fearless24288283288 . 2023-03-16
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What a gem gladly off the beaten track so busy and we were there in Feb had Sunday lunch the quality and choice was 5 star plus. Music helped the ambience the staff and owner were so nice and helpful we will return again and...
ge0rgew1955 . 2023-02-25
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Great food, excellent service, all the staff were very friendly and efficient. The food was hot and well cooked. If you are in the area make sure you visit. On some days there is even live music,
John H . 2023-02-11
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Excellent food. Friendly staff. Value for money. Lamb shank lunch is well recommended. I will be visiting this cafe again.
iansQ9319XA . 2023-02-10
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My wife and I booked a Sunday Lunch here today. (You need to book here for the special Sunday Lunch, because it is very popular with visitors). The staff are so helpful and work well as a team, with Linda's cheerful and well-run supervision. We...
Countryboy07 . 2023-01-29
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I visit Hunstanton a couple of times a year and stay at Heacham, walking to Hunny in both morning and evening - this year I actually went in to this absolute gem of a place! I can only speak for their breakfasts, of which I...
Max B . 2023-01-25
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The place isn’t much to look at but the staff was amazing and so friendly and attentive. We ordered some breakfast and wow the full English was fantastic - great quality food and big portions would highly recommend!
L4816XNjoanneh . 2023-01-15
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Called in for breakfast on Christmas Eve with my daughter and her partner who live in London but were staying with me over the festive period. Excellent breakfasts and friendly service.
815rodc . 2023-01-08
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Visited today whilst taking a walk along the promenade, just for a hot drink. We had been here before when the café was under previous management, and since the change in management we’d only had take away drinks from here due to the pandemic. My...
Derek H . 2022-12-18
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Lovely food .lovely staff .would 100 per cent recommend .nothing is no trouble pre christmas dinner fantastic
TinaH2760 . 2022-12-14
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Visited on the basis of previous excellent reviews and our party of seven, a toddler and four dogs were not disappointed. The ladies who looked after us were brilliant - nothing was too much trouble. A super lunch menu and we all enjoyed our dishes...
kirbymjs . 2022-12-02
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Visited here for Sunday Roast and it was excellent. Plenty of food served. Lovely staff and helpful. I would always recommend this cafe. We have visited here plenty of times during the summer and sit outside. Plus dogs are allowed inside which is a bonus...
266Lisa266 . 2022-11-29
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Eggs were underdone; owner came to our table and instead of apologising, started defending the eggs Benedict and was quite confrontational - very poor customer service.
lucy S . 2022-11-20
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I just stumbled across this restaurant while exploring the beach for a few minutes. I was verily quickly seated and served very quickly. They were kind and the food was amazing. Def recommend!
scrappy1799 . 2022-11-13
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Dropped in for lunch and it never fails to please great food friendly staff what more can you ask for Dog friendly too Definitely recommend
Gary L . 2022-11-08
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Visited this cafe with my wife recently and just had a drink as we were heading into town for a meal. The staff were very attentive and very welcoming. We also had our elderly dog with us. The drinks were good quality and more importantly...
D8786HGjacka . 2022-11-07
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What a lovely cafe excellent food and staff made to feel very welcome Great variety of food cooked to order so really fresh and served with good presentation Would highly recommend
angelawW242DR . 2022-11-03
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Smashing Builders breakfast and Eggs Benedict,service with a smile. The cafe is run so well,spotlessly clean and the staff are so welcoming.
TunaCatcher_13 . 2022-10-29
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This is our fourth visit, really warm welcome from the staff and exceptional builders breakfast..I highly recommend this..an excellent Halloween display too..
Moontain . 2022-10-24
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What a gem of a place this is. We found it in August while on a walk, stopped for an outside drink and noticed the food looked lovely. We chatted with the owner and said we would be back sometime when next in Hunstanton. Which...
Alison C . 2022-10-10
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Stumbled across this place on a walk from Snettisham Beach to Hunstanton and so glad we did, dog friendly and a super menu, only had a a sandwich and soup and a roll but blimey the portions are amazing, the soup was homemade and so...
Sarahellis0 . 2022-10-01
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Today was my first visit here and I was really impressed with the menu which had lots of different options including vegan and vegetarian. The decor is lovely, the place was spotless, staff were friendly , I really enjoyed my meal ,the coffee was good...
carterkerry2004 . 2022-09-29
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The cafe and staff our amazing friendly and so kind the food is so delicious absolutely definitely recommend definitely coming again next year on my holiday
OnAir03312943061 . 2022-09-06
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Our first ever visit to Hunstanton and just had a lovely lunch at the Hunstanton ski cafe and Bar. What a wonderful gem to find. All staff really lovely and friendly. Food was very tasty and great quality produce. Even though they were busy and...
Bex J . 2022-08-21
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Came here with my family for breakfast and we had the build your own, it was delicious, we had to come back for another one a few days later, everything you could want for breakfast and lovely friendly staff.
danaT8688WH . 2022-08-19
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We stopped here for some lunch which to be fair was okay. After which we walked towards Heacham then back to Hunstanton. By this time my 6 year old disabled Grandson was desperate to use the Toilet. The waitress who had served less than an...
RuffTuffTitch . 2022-08-13
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A really lovely atmosphere with very attentive friend staff, the breakfast was absolutely fantastic, i travel a lot with business and this was one of the BEST i have had in a very long time, the rest of my family agreed. Totally Recommended
dickydagger . 2022-08-02
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Called in without booking and was warmly welcomed. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Food came quickly and was hot and very tasty. All the staff were really friendly and attentive. There was even a bit of entertainment on which was a nice...
alisong759 . 2022-08-01
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Fantastic Owner, Staff & Location. It's a must visit for either a drink or/and a meal or a relax and a tasty ice cream!
simongY8111MX . 2022-07-22
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Lunch after a fairly long walk on a very busy day dealing with eat ins and takeaways but it was noticeable that staff were extremely helpful and friendly to all customers. We chose a simple toasted sandwich and avocado and poached eggs on sourdough toast....
Joy W . 2022-07-16
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Exceptional food, Exceptional service and caters for all, AWESOME Can’t wait to go back and try something new on the menu keep up the good work
V6296NLgaryl . 2022-07-13
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175 Opinions
We booked for the New Year's Eve buffet (a party of 4) to celebrate my birthday. Before booking and paying the total bill in advance, I checked that there would be vegetarian choices and that we could bring our 2 well behaved dogs with us. I was also told that we could bring our own bottle of wine. I asked if we could have a corner table so that we could be out of the way with the dogs. When we arrived at 1.55pm for the 2pm sitting the 'Closed' sign was on the door. After a couple of minutes we opened the door and asked if we may come in and the reply was an abrupt "Have you booked?" No hello any or other welcome. We stood waiting to be shown to our table then overheard a staff member saying to another customer "Sit where you like". We chose a table in the corner which had 5 chairs around it, at which point a staff member said "We are fully booked so if you sit there you will have 2 other people sitting with you. (Strange as there were only 5 chairs). I then asked her where we should sit and was told on a table for 4. As we were about to sit at a table for 4 we were told that we couldn't sit there as they were expecting a party of 10 and the lady proceeded to push the table we were going to sit at, up against another table. I find it incredible that there was a booking for a party of 10, yet no table had been prepared for them. We then sat at the only other table for 4, which was very close to the buffet table, and not really ideal. A lady offered us drinks but we said that we had a bottle of wine and 4 glasses were brought to the table. By 2.10pm nothing had been said, so one of our party asked if we could help ourselves to food and were told "Yes". None of the plates were labelled "V" so it was impossible to tell what was vegetarian, and I had to ask. I was appalled to discover that the vegetarian items were on the same plates mixed up with meat and fish items. This really is unacceptable and makes me wonder about the standards applied in the kitchen regards to cross contamintion of utensils and preparation surfaces. The vegetarian quiche was on the same plate and touching quiche containing bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches had ham ones piled on top of them, and egg vol-u-vents were on the same plate as fish ones. People were using the same tongs to pick up meat and then cheese. Our table was so close to the buffet table that at one point we actually had a ladies bottom resting on our table. As I was eating a piece of quiche my friend stopped me to point out that there was a hair in it. She took the piece of quiche to a member of staff who actually laughed and took it from her. There was no apology whatsoever. Although fully booked, the table for 5 where we wanted to sit remained unoccupied, as did another table by the window which would have been far more comfortable for us. As there was no table service, and the food was already prepared the staff were sitting/standing around. Yet, there was no interaction at all. No-one came to the table to ask if everything was ok, no Happy New Year, no friendly chat whatsoever. It gave the impression that as they had received their money up front that was their job done. I can honestly say I have never felt so unwelcome in a local tea room before. The previous owners always had a smile and a warm welcome. I believe it is fair to give the management the opportunity to respond, so I sent a private message to Petals to express my disappointment. Unfortunately I did not receive the courtesy of an acknowledgment or reply. Needless to say I would not return, but hope that my comments regarding cross contamination will be taken note of for the sake of other vegetarian/vegan customers.
313 Opinions
Exellent all round cafe. Had breakfast and was very pleased. Cooked to perfection and good portion sizes will definitely be back.
222 Opinions
We ordered an all day breakfast, it was delicious and I will definitely recommend this cafe for people visiting the area
556 Opinions
We were recommended here by our Airbnb host and it did not disappoint. Headline: Food was amazing. We had ‘Mega breakfasts’ which were very generous and the hand made sausages were sublime. Price point was spot on for a beach café. It was absolutely heaving when we visited, the secret is out! But we just about managed to find a table and enjoy our wonderful meals. 4* because it is possibly TOO dog friendly. One table of four was taken up by a lady with two dogs (who had a chair each) as well as a buggy for the dogs. The lady didn’t have an order (only the dogs) but this party left a family eating off plates while standing up. Also the Wi-Fi was out of service,
57 Opinions
Very welcoming staff, beer good and food excellent. Would highly recommend the carvery and for desert the crumble with custard and ice cream