Coffee shops and tea rooms Southeast

Here, you'll enjoy your hot drink surrounded by hundreds of books tucked away in every corner of the room. This sublime café in the heart of Hastings' historic town center, with a second, more spacious address on Robertson Street, is an ideal place for a break in your day's sightseeing. The pastries are delicious, and if you fancy something savoury, there are sandwiches and salads on offer. You can't help looking for a good book among all those on the shelves. Like a book? Leave a donation in the box and take it away!

This (very) small café is renowned for its homemade cakes! Delicious lemon cakes, peanut butter cookies, banana breads... are served with coffee, traditional tea or homemade hot chocolate. There's also plenty to nibble on for lunch, with a choice of grilled cheese sandwiches, salads and savoury croissants. Even if the place is cramped, it's comfortable and authentic, and you can even stock up on coffee, roasted on site! Please note: there are no toilets on site.

This sublime green-fronted café invites you to take a break. You'll love sitting in front of the large windows, admiring the church on the opposite street, and enjoying a delicious flat white. The owners emphasize products from local producers and offer succulent homemade pastries and sandwiches. There are vegan options, and the café transforms into a bar in the evening, offering wine and other spirits, even hosting small bands. Everything is pleasant, from the atmosphere to the staff.

The typical English tea room in Canterbury! We love coming here to enjoy one of our famous cream teas, with a superb choice of over 30 teas and coffees. Scones, jams and clotted cream await you, as well as toast, English muffins, English crumpets, pudding, milkshakes, ice creams and pastries of all kinds... Tiny Tim's Tearoom also offers breakfast, brunch and lunch. A welcoming team, a cosy atmosphere... A must if you're dying for a delicious traditional snack in a beautiful setting!

In one of Ryde's main streets, a 5-minute walk from the Pier, this little café invites you to come and warm up from the fickle English weather with a delicious hot drink prepared before your very eyes. From teas and coffees of all kinds to milkshakes and chocolates, there's something for everyone. If you're feeling peckish, breakfasts and lunches are available all day long: salads, sandwiches, wraps, toasts and paninis... You can even enjoy a sweet or savoury Belgian waffle.

You won't want to miss this pretty little café and tearoom with its flowery entrance. A favorite spot for locals for a cup of tea and a delicious homemade pastry, you can also come here to sample breakfast until 11:30am with classic English Breakfast, avocado toast, French toast, pancakes, sandwiches and all kinds of eggs. After 12 noon, the menu expands to include lunch dishes. A great address at reasonable prices if you're in the mood for a meal or a fun snack.