Note, this is the Costa cafe (based on owner's photos).Sit on the benches in the main hall.Sad to say, another place that doesn't take cash (or AMEX cards, come to that). Not a problem for us but this is unfair to those others who haven't joined the digital world. For whatever reason.A shame, because I enjoyed my visit with good coffee and a great bacon sandwich.I will be happy to upgrade this review to 4* when they recover from their COVID obsession.
sj voyce
It's closed but wesite says it's open. Could have got a coffee before walking all the way down the pier if the info was up to date
Charley Jonstone-Brent
Great place to get something to eat prior to boarding the ferry or train. Great prices.
Connor Evans
Great place to get something to eat prior to boarding the ferry or train. Great prices.
Happyharry34
Stayed the night on the island & raced my bike half way around to catch the ferry back at Ryde. In a hurry and Hungry for breakfast & being gluten free I was not overly optimistic about food, there did not appear to be any outlets other than the pier cafe. How wrong I was. The Pier cafe " Yes we have gluten free bread" ' Yes we know what time the ferry is" Not only was my bacon & egg roll gluten free and the service quick. It was delicious ! If not for the others I would have got the next ferry and had another.
10Jack1010
We took our daughter and grandson for an ice cream the girl who served us was rude and stroppy as she got the order wrong. Her false nails were so long I think it’s not hygienic to have them a lot of bacteria is collected under them shouldn’t be worn in a food establishment. I won’t be returning even though I live on the island
HessenUK
We wanted a quick breakfast before going on a field trip, and in Ryde, there were only a couple of places open early. This cafe was one of them, opening at 8 am. The menu is not vast, but it has everything you need. We were served quickly, and despite the warning that there is a wait - it was quick. Breakfast, the breakfast brioche, was great! If I have to come here again, because “real restaurants” don't have seats - I will be happy.
Rachaelh0693
Had a hot dog and some ice creams from here when visiting Ryde with friends. It's such a perfect location to sit down and have a drink before you're back on the ferry. Staff are always very polite and friendly and the food is delicious1
Richard K
Got ice creams from here. Polite staff, tasty ice creams and a really good selection of flavours to choose from, which were good value for money.
TaraMostag
I took my friends here when we were down from London, we ordered a variety of food from hot dogs to sandwiches and ice cream on top. In spite of it appearing as an ordinary cafe and next to a few high-priced fancy restaurants and, on the other end of the scale, greasy spoons - Ryde Pier Caf is now my firm go-to on the esplanade. The food is well priced and good quality, would highly recommend the hot dogs and fish and chips. The chips especially are great! There’s also a selection of freshly baked cakes and scones if you’re after an afternoon tea. You really can’t go wrong here, and with lovely sea views I can highly recommend the atmosphere. Get down early to meet Shadow - the island’s largest and friendliest dog!
Good speedy service whilst waiting for the catermaran.
ZagZigg
This place is a hidden gem! To be honest I wasn’t expecting much, just a burger, hotdog and fries by the beach. I come from a seaside town so was expecting the usual tat at inflated prices. Wow! Were we surprised! Absolutely fantastic restaurant quality food, looked stunning and tasted better! Probably the best fries I’ve had in years. Please don’t be put off by the location or general looks. This is worth stopping at.
Wizardrich
We bought mr wippy ice cream. It wasn’t icecream, it was non-cream, icy and the texture felt like it was made with either cheap product or water. If you want decent ice, this is not the place to go.
Aaron Seers
Very friendly staff , nice balcony and probably the coolest Costa place ever
Arongamer plays
Very friendly staff , nice balcony and probably the coolest Costa place ever
Note, this is the Costa cafe (based on owner's photos).Sit on the benches in the main hall.Sad to say, another place that doesn't take cash (or AMEX cards, come to that). Not a problem for us but this is unfair to those others who haven't joined the digital world. For whatever reason.A shame, because I enjoyed my visit with good coffee and a great bacon sandwich.I will be happy to upgrade this review to 4* when they recover from their COVID obsession.
It's closed but wesite says it's open. Could have got a coffee before walking all the way down the pier if the info was up to date
Great place to get something to eat prior to boarding the ferry or train. Great prices.
Great place to get something to eat prior to boarding the ferry or train. Great prices.
Stayed the night on the island & raced my bike half way around to catch the ferry back at Ryde. In a hurry and Hungry for breakfast & being gluten free I was not overly optimistic about food, there did not appear to be any outlets other than the pier cafe. How wrong I was. The Pier cafe " Yes we have gluten free bread" ' Yes we know what time the ferry is" Not only was my bacon & egg roll gluten free and the service quick. It was delicious ! If not for the others I would have got the next ferry and had another.
We took our daughter and grandson for an ice cream the girl who served us was rude and stroppy as she got the order wrong. Her false nails were so long I think it’s not hygienic to have them a lot of bacteria is collected under them shouldn’t be worn in a food establishment. I won’t be returning even though I live on the island
We wanted a quick breakfast before going on a field trip, and in Ryde, there were only a couple of places open early. This cafe was one of them, opening at 8 am. The menu is not vast, but it has everything you need. We were served quickly, and despite the warning that there is a wait - it was quick. Breakfast, the breakfast brioche, was great! If I have to come here again, because “real restaurants” don't have seats - I will be happy.
Had a hot dog and some ice creams from here when visiting Ryde with friends. It's such a perfect location to sit down and have a drink before you're back on the ferry. Staff are always very polite and friendly and the food is delicious1
Got ice creams from here. Polite staff, tasty ice creams and a really good selection of flavours to choose from, which were good value for money.
I took my friends here when we were down from London, we ordered a variety of food from hot dogs to sandwiches and ice cream on top. In spite of it appearing as an ordinary cafe and next to a few high-priced fancy restaurants and, on the other end of the scale, greasy spoons - Ryde Pier Caf is now my firm go-to on the esplanade. The food is well priced and good quality, would highly recommend the hot dogs and fish and chips. The chips especially are great! There’s also a selection of freshly baked cakes and scones if you’re after an afternoon tea. You really can’t go wrong here, and with lovely sea views I can highly recommend the atmosphere. Get down early to meet Shadow - the island’s largest and friendliest dog!
Restaurantji Recommends
Good speedy service whilst waiting for the catermaran.
This place is a hidden gem! To be honest I wasn’t expecting much, just a burger, hotdog and fries by the beach. I come from a seaside town so was expecting the usual tat at inflated prices. Wow! Were we surprised! Absolutely fantastic restaurant quality food, looked stunning and tasted better! Probably the best fries I’ve had in years. Please don’t be put off by the location or general looks. This is worth stopping at.
We bought mr wippy ice cream. It wasn’t icecream, it was non-cream, icy and the texture felt like it was made with either cheap product or water. If you want decent ice, this is not the place to go.
Very friendly staff , nice balcony and probably the coolest Costa place ever
Very friendly staff , nice balcony and probably the coolest Costa place ever