The Bay Side Cafe is located in a prominent position on Mortimer Street which is the main shopping area in Herne Bay. They provide everything from cans of drinks to daily specials.
Appearance:
The Bay Side Cafe looks like any other cafe from the outside. They utilise the space on their windows to advertise daily specials and new items as well as a full menu. Inside the cafe there is enough space for around 30 customers. The tables and chairs are fixed and although comfortable they are spaced very closely together and this may hinder anyone with mobility problems. The decoration is neutral and gives the cafe a very light and airy feel, aided by the large windows at the front.
Atmosphere:
Recently this cafe changed hands and lost a large percentage of its regular customers who instead decided to frequent Beanos Cafe which is further up the road. The management decided to let their longest serving waitress go and as she walked out of the door the majority of the customers followed her. The new owners rarely interact with their customers but instead spend most of their time talking in the kitchen. It just doesn't have the same type of atmosphere as it had with the previous owners at the helm.
Food:
The food is where this place really shines. They offer a variety of food ranging from traditional cooked breakfasts to homemade chilli con carne and it all tastes brilliant. I often visit on a Saturday and it does take a while for your food to come out but most of the set breakfasts includes tea or coffee to drink whilst you wait. The food is always piping hot and best of all it tastes fresh. It is much more cafe than 'greasy spoon'. The prices are reasonable for the portion sizes. Pay special attention to the daily special as chilli con carne with a rice and salad is only going to set you back a fiver.
The Rambling Conclusion:
For a well priced fresh meal in nice surroundings come to the Bay Side cafe on the weekend. But don't entertain it during the week as there's more life in a sleepy hedgehog.
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