Such a cute cafe! Was a haven on a wet and grey March afternoon when everything else was closed. Scones were freshly made and delicious!Parking: 1 hour free street parking
Jane Robertson
Love visiting Quite Contrary. Delicious scones and cakes, all home made . Owners Sue and Kim are so friendly.
Doris Ann Marley
Thank you, Quite Contrary, for the birthday cake you made for me. It was delightful to look at and delicious to eat. My guests were impressed.
Steve Childe
Popped in for tea around 5pm. The coffee & walnut cake with chocolate ganache was excellent, lovely tea and coffee too.
Ritesh Odedra
The cutest little find in Tankerton, all their cakes and bakes are homemade, the scones were delicious!Service was great, so attentive and extra cream and water for the teas was always on hand.A definite recommend if you're in the area :)
R Ghandi
Lovely little café cum children's party/workshop venue.The staff were very attentive and helpful.The homemade cakes and scones were delicious and well presented. There was a good choice of drinks which were also pleasingly presented and nice.I would thoroughly recommend the cream tea.
Laura Horsburgh
We spent a lovely afternoon with 3 toddlers, my sister and my husband today. The room at the back has a big choice of craft activities: pottery to paint, wooden fairy doors and canvasses. The scones are all freshly made and there is a big variety. The owner works very hard and was friendly today and a few weeks ago. He was very good with the children and gave them aprons and set them up with the activities and even gave them a sticker before we left. We will definitely look forward to next time.
Stella Kyriacou
We stumbled across this little gem of a shop and cafe and I'm so glad we did. The owners were so lovely and accommodating. We had coffees and the homemade scones which were all superb. There's also some lovely little treasures in the shop. I would definitely recommend a visit!
Carla Williams
The cutest shop! Has everything you need. Amazing feel to it, we bought 2 take away cheese scones, should have bought more!!!! Jewellery, bags, cards, nibbles, a ceramic work shop in the back, friendly owners, like going to someone’s home, welcoming and cozy!!! Great find!
I have now been here twice and the title sums up how this little cafe makes me feel . Nothing is too much trouble . The first time I was served by a gentleman who asked me what strength I preferred my coffee , wiped down the tables and lifted all of the cake trays for my 6 year old to choose . This week a lady was baking as we arrived to add to the homeliness . My fussy 6 year old was delighted with a still warm chocolate cupcake and the orange juice is good quality . I had a delicious, warm homemade apricot scone with butter and fantastic coffee. Again , nothing was too much trouble as the lady helped my son take a play box into the patio and push tables together to make him space . Already planning to try the cheese and marmite scone next time I am in Tankerton!
julie l
What a lovely little place. Really friendly man, Kim served us. Great hospitality and purchased a lovely smelling candle xx
GambrillF
This is a delightful cafe with fantastic service and delicious scones. We had cheese scones which were warm and came with butter. The owner kindly wiped done the seats for us and brought out cushions. He was very attentive and made sure everything was to our liking. Lovely place! Will be going back.
Helen C
I made an impromptu visit to this lovely little place for refreshments while my dog was at the groomers. Always friendly and great service. Home made cakes and scones. I had cheese and walnut scone and bake well tart with a pot of tea. All homemade and fresh - even asked if wanted more hot water for teapot. Lovely shop too full of gifts. Have visited several times and would highly recommend
Eva Keller
Not being local and having a day trip to Whitstable for my birthday I wanted to have a typical day by the sea with tea and scones and didn't fancy brining them and all the gubbins with me so I found this cafe close to the beach hut we rented. I phoned in advance to place an order for several scones etc and boy they didn't disappoint. I had ordered a custom birthday cake from a baker in my town which was very disappointing and 3/4 of it was thrown away and these scones saved the day! Sue kindly delivered them directly to our beach hut along with a great iced coffee (scones still warm) with plenty of great jam and cream. I have to say the chocolate and cherry one is the best I've ever had and I was stuffed so had my second for breakfast the next day. If I was local I don't think I could stop myself from going there every day! We will be back and I will spend more time looking around their cute shop.The food and service is top notch and I'd highly recommend visiting.
Such a cute cafe! Was a haven on a wet and grey March afternoon when everything else was closed. Scones were freshly made and delicious!Parking: 1 hour free street parking
Love visiting Quite Contrary. Delicious scones and cakes, all home made . Owners Sue and Kim are so friendly.
Thank you, Quite Contrary, for the birthday cake you made for me. It was delightful to look at and delicious to eat. My guests were impressed.
Popped in for tea around 5pm. The coffee & walnut cake with chocolate ganache was excellent, lovely tea and coffee too.
The cutest little find in Tankerton, all their cakes and bakes are homemade, the scones were delicious!Service was great, so attentive and extra cream and water for the teas was always on hand.A definite recommend if you're in the area :)
Lovely little café cum children's party/workshop venue.The staff were very attentive and helpful.The homemade cakes and scones were delicious and well presented. There was a good choice of drinks which were also pleasingly presented and nice.I would thoroughly recommend the cream tea.
We spent a lovely afternoon with 3 toddlers, my sister and my husband today. The room at the back has a big choice of craft activities: pottery to paint, wooden fairy doors and canvasses. The scones are all freshly made and there is a big variety. The owner works very hard and was friendly today and a few weeks ago. He was very good with the children and gave them aprons and set them up with the activities and even gave them a sticker before we left. We will definitely look forward to next time.
We stumbled across this little gem of a shop and cafe and I'm so glad we did. The owners were so lovely and accommodating. We had coffees and the homemade scones which were all superb. There's also some lovely little treasures in the shop. I would definitely recommend a visit!
The cutest shop! Has everything you need. Amazing feel to it, we bought 2 take away cheese scones, should have bought more!!!! Jewellery, bags, cards, nibbles, a ceramic work shop in the back, friendly owners, like going to someone’s home, welcoming and cozy!!! Great find!
Very tasty! Try the fresh lime juice!
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I have now been here twice and the title sums up how this little cafe makes me feel . Nothing is too much trouble . The first time I was served by a gentleman who asked me what strength I preferred my coffee , wiped down the tables and lifted all of the cake trays for my 6 year old to choose . This week a lady was baking as we arrived to add to the homeliness . My fussy 6 year old was delighted with a still warm chocolate cupcake and the orange juice is good quality . I had a delicious, warm homemade apricot scone with butter and fantastic coffee. Again , nothing was too much trouble as the lady helped my son take a play box into the patio and push tables together to make him space . Already planning to try the cheese and marmite scone next time I am in Tankerton!
What a lovely little place. Really friendly man, Kim served us. Great hospitality and purchased a lovely smelling candle xx
This is a delightful cafe with fantastic service and delicious scones. We had cheese scones which were warm and came with butter. The owner kindly wiped done the seats for us and brought out cushions. He was very attentive and made sure everything was to our liking. Lovely place! Will be going back.
I made an impromptu visit to this lovely little place for refreshments while my dog was at the groomers. Always friendly and great service. Home made cakes and scones. I had cheese and walnut scone and bake well tart with a pot of tea. All homemade and fresh - even asked if wanted more hot water for teapot. Lovely shop too full of gifts. Have visited several times and would highly recommend
Not being local and having a day trip to Whitstable for my birthday I wanted to have a typical day by the sea with tea and scones and didn't fancy brining them and all the gubbins with me so I found this cafe close to the beach hut we rented. I phoned in advance to place an order for several scones etc and boy they didn't disappoint. I had ordered a custom birthday cake from a baker in my town which was very disappointing and 3/4 of it was thrown away and these scones saved the day! Sue kindly delivered them directly to our beach hut along with a great iced coffee (scones still warm) with plenty of great jam and cream. I have to say the chocolate and cherry one is the best I've ever had and I was stuffed so had my second for breakfast the next day. If I was local I don't think I could stop myself from going there every day! We will be back and I will spend more time looking around their cute shop.The food and service is top notch and I'd highly recommend visiting.