Thorpeness was a small fishing hamlet which was developed in the early 20th century into an exclusive holiday village. The village is full of characterful houses, including the unique house in the clouds.At the heart of the village is an artificial boating lake known as the Meare. I remember boating here in the 1970s. This was January though and it was closed.What was open was the Kitchen at Thorpeness. This was a modern building serving a range of drinks and food, as well as having a nostalgic emporium in the back.When I went in, it was really busy, the village was very quiet, but the cafe was packed. I was given a warm welcome and asked what I wanted. I placed my order at the counter and took a seat at the table. I had been tempted by the cakes and scones, but I had had a big breakfast. It wasn’t long before my coffee arrived.They serve Illy coffee, and this was an excellent flat white. I spent a pleasant time in the Kitchen, drinking my coffee and getting some work done.Really enjoyed my coffee, and I as on my way out tempted to stay for a scone, but didn’t have the time. If I find myself in the area again, I will certainly visit, and maybe have a scone this time.
Emma Hargreaves
Great cafe in a lovely spot overlooking the lake. Good coffee, and a fine bacon bap! Dogs are made welcome too. Parking just next door. There is also an interesting shop attached, worth looking in if you like vintage and collectables.
Nobby C
A lovely cafe to take a break with hot meals available. not much room inside and there is also a flea market in the same building. Summer there is seating outside and a good sized car park, with disabled place parking. Payment is still required even with Blue Badges.
Hugh Porter
For a cosy and conversational coffee and cake after a bracing autumnal walk along beach from Aldeburgh this place fits the bill.
Doreen Sanderson
Great sausage rolls and good coffee. Very interesting place to spend a couple of hours.
Angela Snape
Atmosphere great, very Christmassy, lovely decorations. Biggest scone and pots of jam and cream I've ever seen. Proper cream, and cheaper than a lot of other places. Combined with the Emporium shop, full of eclectic treasures. Anyone of any age can find something here. Brilliant.
Mark Bird
Open and ready to serve at 09.00am. Polite and attentive staff. Breakfast was good quality, freshly cooked and hot at reasonable price. Good choice on the menu for all times of day. Free on-street parking nearby, plus pay and display if area is busy.
Jack Thorn
Very lovely place to visit. We have popped in here for both afternoon snacks, as well as for breakfast. The cake selection during the daytime is lovely, as well as very good tea. For breakfast, I strongly recommend the maple syrup + bacon pancakes - very tasty! Very nicely laid out inside, with a very nice atmosphere and a comfortable feeling about it. Would happily return here!
Moira Young
Ideal for a snack, service was good, lots of outdoor seating as well as indoors, most of the menu was snack items, we both had a large bread bap with breakfast items inside it, bap was nice and fresh, good quality
Jeremy heath
Really tasty lunch, fresh and imaginative vegan options. The feta salad was divine as were the sausage rolls which were made from proper wholefood ingredients - very tasty!
Good outside seating area very dog friendly with free biscuits and water supplied. Nice tea and cakes.
Mark Dawson
Very nice , clean, friendly staff, lovely location.
Paul Mylod
Great breakfast, just what the doctor ordered. Great service ?
Vicky Bamford
The best cake around. We're always disappointed whenever we go anywhere else as nothing compares to the Kitchen. In a beautiful setting too.
Barbara (Grace)
PostivesWe enjoyed our flat whiteThe mint tea was lovelyThe lemon and elderberry cake was tastyAccessible toilet and cleanNegativesThe Bakewell tart was dry, and the base was hardWheelchair accessibility: Welcomed
Thorpeness was a small fishing hamlet which was developed in the early 20th century into an exclusive holiday village. The village is full of characterful houses, including the unique house in the clouds.At the heart of the village is an artificial boating lake known as the Meare. I remember boating here in the 1970s. This was January though and it was closed.What was open was the Kitchen at Thorpeness. This was a modern building serving a range of drinks and food, as well as having a nostalgic emporium in the back.When I went in, it was really busy, the village was very quiet, but the cafe was packed. I was given a warm welcome and asked what I wanted. I placed my order at the counter and took a seat at the table. I had been tempted by the cakes and scones, but I had had a big breakfast. It wasn’t long before my coffee arrived.They serve Illy coffee, and this was an excellent flat white. I spent a pleasant time in the Kitchen, drinking my coffee and getting some work done.Really enjoyed my coffee, and I as on my way out tempted to stay for a scone, but didn’t have the time. If I find myself in the area again, I will certainly visit, and maybe have a scone this time.
Great cafe in a lovely spot overlooking the lake. Good coffee, and a fine bacon bap! Dogs are made welcome too. Parking just next door. There is also an interesting shop attached, worth looking in if you like vintage and collectables.
A lovely cafe to take a break with hot meals available. not much room inside and there is also a flea market in the same building. Summer there is seating outside and a good sized car park, with disabled place parking. Payment is still required even with Blue Badges.
For a cosy and conversational coffee and cake after a bracing autumnal walk along beach from Aldeburgh this place fits the bill.
Great sausage rolls and good coffee. Very interesting place to spend a couple of hours.
Atmosphere great, very Christmassy, lovely decorations. Biggest scone and pots of jam and cream I've ever seen. Proper cream, and cheaper than a lot of other places. Combined with the Emporium shop, full of eclectic treasures. Anyone of any age can find something here. Brilliant.
Open and ready to serve at 09.00am. Polite and attentive staff. Breakfast was good quality, freshly cooked and hot at reasonable price. Good choice on the menu for all times of day. Free on-street parking nearby, plus pay and display if area is busy.
Very lovely place to visit. We have popped in here for both afternoon snacks, as well as for breakfast. The cake selection during the daytime is lovely, as well as very good tea. For breakfast, I strongly recommend the maple syrup + bacon pancakes - very tasty! Very nicely laid out inside, with a very nice atmosphere and a comfortable feeling about it. Would happily return here!
Ideal for a snack, service was good, lots of outdoor seating as well as indoors, most of the menu was snack items, we both had a large bread bap with breakfast items inside it, bap was nice and fresh, good quality
Really tasty lunch, fresh and imaginative vegan options. The feta salad was divine as were the sausage rolls which were made from proper wholefood ingredients - very tasty!
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Good outside seating area very dog friendly with free biscuits and water supplied. Nice tea and cakes.
Very nice , clean, friendly staff, lovely location.
Great breakfast, just what the doctor ordered. Great service ?
The best cake around. We're always disappointed whenever we go anywhere else as nothing compares to the Kitchen. In a beautiful setting too.
PostivesWe enjoyed our flat whiteThe mint tea was lovelyThe lemon and elderberry cake was tastyAccessible toilet and cleanNegativesThe Bakewell tart was dry, and the base was hardWheelchair accessibility: Welcomed