The food is fantastic, I dare you to try the Mega Breakfast as not even my husband can finish it…read more You end up so full that if you have food left over, you feel bad for leaving it. You won't walk away wanting more as you will be stuffed. The staff can't do enough for you and everything is lovely and clean.

Hidden off the main street is The Alley Cafe at the Stepping Stone Studios. From the outside you…read morecan tell its a laid back coffee shop with eclectic decor and retro furniture, outdoor seating and a mini vegetable garden. On offer is baked treats - cake, brownies, savoury tarts and sausage rolls. There are a range of sandwiches from vegetarian, crunchy vegan, italian style, big cheese or farmhouse all made to order. There is the option to have your sandwich on white, brown, pitta, baguette, bagel ot gluten free bread. For the non carb lovers there are 5 salads to choose from as well as smaller nibbles. The space is more than a cafe. It is also a bar and venue for the arts. It offers local Kent ales and cider, uses local produce, shows live music and supports visual artists. There is also yoga, life drawing, art workshops and other events on. With free wifi, reasonable prices and good atmosphere, this is Maidstone's hidden gem.

Homemade food, flexible cuisine, adaptable staff. Cosy atmosphere, great town centre location.read more

Went to the second burger night, had the pork & chorizo burger, really really good quality again,…read moreupping my rating to 4 stars.

This is a great coffee shop, the staff are always friendly and provide a pleasant relaxed…read moreatmosphere. They provide good food, the soup is always a popular hit with my friends.

This cafe has been taken over and is now called The Good Life.They serve the usual cooked…read morebreakfasts , but are using top quality ingredients.Ie.free range eggs,hand made sausages and dry-cure smoked bacon. They also use Fair-trade coffee,tea and sugar.Probably the best breakfast in Maidstone.

A very good, inexpensive pop in for breakfast or lunch, huge menu on offer all at a reasonable…read moreprice.

Wandered past this place a few times and eventually popped in for a very late lunch. The place is…read morequiet and clean with modest decoration, a very relaxing atmosphere. I had the all day breakfast for £6.95 and it was spot on. Freshly cooked and delicious without that awful "my arteries are clogging up" feeling afterwards! Will definitely be back to try a few more dishes and their coffee.