Nice all day breakfast and great service. Can get very noisy with cycling groups but OK and if weather nice, sit outside.Parking can be problematic on a nice day.
paul burns
balding is one of the nicest places in Kent it has the river medway going through the middle where you can kayak and fish there is teapot island which is great for tea coffee and cakes and more if you would like to eat a meal feel free to go to the pub and have a pint and a nice hot meal there as well you just have to go over the bridge and in town can have a nice curry we have been to them allParking: free parking along the road
Adam Wilson
This is all about location. And if you like teapots! It's a "proper cafe", in terms of teas, (non-fancy) coffee and breakfasts.Lovely location overlooking the river and ideal for walkers and cyclists to use as a pitstop.Kid-friendliness: It has a small, but fun kids playground
Paul Hopper
Wonderful place with over 8000 teapots. Good access and reasonably priced meals. Good children's play area. Excellent service. Located on the Medway near a
Roy Harrow
This is a really friendly place to visit. The food at the café was freshly cooked, even though there was a wide choice.The highlight was the visit to their exhibition of over 8,000 teapots of every shape and design possible. There is a small charge, but it is was very much worth it for the time and entertainment we had.They have a small shop for the dedicated tea pot collector with some very reasonably priced seconds just outside the door, where we picked up a few bargain souvenirs.There is a huge teapot outside positioned for photo opportunities and the setting by the river at Yalding is beautiful.All credit to the dedication of the people who run this venue.Try to spot the teapot car outside
Hungry Traveler
We arrived here at 2.40 in the afternoon, we were hungry after a long walk. We were looking at a menu, when a scruffy team member with a gnome like appearance came up to us and informed us that we couldn’t eat as the kitchen closes at 3pm. This was obviously in 20 mins from the current time. Quite shocked by the rudeness of the team member we chose just to leave. Since leaving I have found out the cafe is open until 4pm. So there was plenty of time to cook the snack like food they serve and for us to eat it. Needless to say we will not be going back. It’s quite simply in this horrible time we seem to be in where food establishments simply can not be bothered, just don’t bother giving them your money.
Derek Smith
Wanted to visit the tea pot museum for ages, definitely worth a visit, over 8000 Tea pots and all so different and colourful, covering all sorts, difficult to describe so definitely worth a visit, you don't have to like teapots, china or tea to enjoy.Also had food there which was very nice, friendly and quick service.
S T
We visited here and saw the museum which was large and outstanding, lots of very interesting tea pots. Despite being short staffed they were friendly and we ended up eating there. Nice place, nice atmos. Has a shop which was selling trinkets and teapots which was nice. Also very kind to my son who has too many allergies to eat and they were kind enough to let him eat his food we brought as we were buying the rest of our food there.
Adam Elwood
Very poor. Restaurant was bad nothing on the menu. Over heard a lady ask for something and the male waiter replied with. Can’t be bothered doing it as he walk out to serve food. The tea pots themselves for fantastic to see. Very run down place. Owner is apparently selling and you can see his heart is no longer in it..
Very busy on Bank holidays. Had to wait a bit for the food but we were informed by staff of this. Excellent food and service considering it was the busiest time around lunch. Such a popular place and I can see why!Vegetarian options: Two veggie options.Kid-friendliness: Yes, kid friendly.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes.
Susan Hughesdon
Cafe looks "tired", Waiting staff excellent but mature chap taking the orders was very grumpy & unhelpful - no offer to carry my tea tray even though i'm a walking aid user.Food quite good but neither omlettes or crepes available, although on menu - " as they are too busy"Outside seating area very pleasant, overlooking the river & water race.Kid-friendliness: Toddler toys amongst outdoor seating area & separate very good childrens play area, safely fenced.Very cramped baby change facility - positioned above wc!Parking: Parking located over road bridge in a field. Payment on arrival so cash needed. Good amount of space for picnics,ball games etc. Dogs permitted on leads.Wheelchair accessibility: Mostly flat in dining areas & space around outside tables for wheelchair.Big minus - no disabled toilet facility!
Jacqueline Bell
Stopped for breakfast in the lovely cafe, very busy, but the food and portions were good. We then went into the museum over 8000 teapots in all shapes and sizes, very interesting, we managed to park on the road outside.
Caroline
Lovely afternoon spent at Teapot island. The high tea we had was lovely, a great selection of sandwiches and yummy scones! The service for our coach load was excellent with everyone very friendly and welcoming. The Teapot collection was amazing!!! Never have I seen so many and such a variety!!! Fantastic! ? Well worth a visit. ?
Dave Scott
Lovely location. Male staff was a bit grumpy, but waitress pleasant enough.Full breakfast came reasonably quickly and tasted good. Price bordering on high. Nice place for families lunch but not sure he liked Motorcyclists.
Teapot Island has closed and is up for sale
Nice all day breakfast and great service. Can get very noisy with cycling groups but OK and if weather nice, sit outside.Parking can be problematic on a nice day.
balding is one of the nicest places in Kent it has the river medway going through the middle where you can kayak and fish there is teapot island which is great for tea coffee and cakes and more if you would like to eat a meal feel free to go to the pub and have a pint and a nice hot meal there as well you just have to go over the bridge and in town can have a nice curry we have been to them allParking: free parking along the road
This is all about location. And if you like teapots! It's a "proper cafe", in terms of teas, (non-fancy) coffee and breakfasts.Lovely location overlooking the river and ideal for walkers and cyclists to use as a pitstop.Kid-friendliness: It has a small, but fun kids playground
Wonderful place with over 8000 teapots. Good access and reasonably priced meals. Good children's play area. Excellent service. Located on the Medway near a
This is a really friendly place to visit. The food at the café was freshly cooked, even though there was a wide choice.The highlight was the visit to their exhibition of over 8,000 teapots of every shape and design possible. There is a small charge, but it is was very much worth it for the time and entertainment we had.They have a small shop for the dedicated tea pot collector with some very reasonably priced seconds just outside the door, where we picked up a few bargain souvenirs.There is a huge teapot outside positioned for photo opportunities and the setting by the river at Yalding is beautiful.All credit to the dedication of the people who run this venue.Try to spot the teapot car outside
We arrived here at 2.40 in the afternoon, we were hungry after a long walk. We were looking at a menu, when a scruffy team member with a gnome like appearance came up to us and informed us that we couldn’t eat as the kitchen closes at 3pm. This was obviously in 20 mins from the current time. Quite shocked by the rudeness of the team member we chose just to leave. Since leaving I have found out the cafe is open until 4pm. So there was plenty of time to cook the snack like food they serve and for us to eat it. Needless to say we will not be going back. It’s quite simply in this horrible time we seem to be in where food establishments simply can not be bothered, just don’t bother giving them your money.
Wanted to visit the tea pot museum for ages, definitely worth a visit, over 8000 Tea pots and all so different and colourful, covering all sorts, difficult to describe so definitely worth a visit, you don't have to like teapots, china or tea to enjoy.Also had food there which was very nice, friendly and quick service.
We visited here and saw the museum which was large and outstanding, lots of very interesting tea pots. Despite being short staffed they were friendly and we ended up eating there. Nice place, nice atmos. Has a shop which was selling trinkets and teapots which was nice. Also very kind to my son who has too many allergies to eat and they were kind enough to let him eat his food we brought as we were buying the rest of our food there.
Very poor. Restaurant was bad nothing on the menu. Over heard a lady ask for something and the male waiter replied with. Can’t be bothered doing it as he walk out to serve food. The tea pots themselves for fantastic to see. Very run down place. Owner is apparently selling and you can see his heart is no longer in it..
Restaurantji Recommends
Very busy on Bank holidays. Had to wait a bit for the food but we were informed by staff of this. Excellent food and service considering it was the busiest time around lunch. Such a popular place and I can see why!Vegetarian options: Two veggie options.Kid-friendliness: Yes, kid friendly.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes.
Cafe looks "tired", Waiting staff excellent but mature chap taking the orders was very grumpy & unhelpful - no offer to carry my tea tray even though i'm a walking aid user.Food quite good but neither omlettes or crepes available, although on menu - " as they are too busy"Outside seating area very pleasant, overlooking the river & water race.Kid-friendliness: Toddler toys amongst outdoor seating area & separate very good childrens play area, safely fenced.Very cramped baby change facility - positioned above wc!Parking: Parking located over road bridge in a field. Payment on arrival so cash needed. Good amount of space for picnics,ball games etc. Dogs permitted on leads.Wheelchair accessibility: Mostly flat in dining areas & space around outside tables for wheelchair.Big minus - no disabled toilet facility!
Stopped for breakfast in the lovely cafe, very busy, but the food and portions were good. We then went into the museum over 8000 teapots in all shapes and sizes, very interesting, we managed to park on the road outside.
Lovely afternoon spent at Teapot island. The high tea we had was lovely, a great selection of sandwiches and yummy scones! The service for our coach load was excellent with everyone very friendly and welcoming. The Teapot collection was amazing!!! Never have I seen so many and such a variety!!! Fantastic! ? Well worth a visit. ?
Lovely location. Male staff was a bit grumpy, but waitress pleasant enough.Full breakfast came reasonably quickly and tasted good. Price bordering on high. Nice place for families lunch but not sure he liked Motorcyclists.