
The Windmill Cafe
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Quick info
About The Windmill Cafe
The Windmill Cafe is a walk-in cafe and breakfast spot on Cheriton Road in Folkestone, serving an English breakfast alongside its daytime menu. The room welcomes dogs alongside its human guests, and the counter-service format keeps visits easy and informal. Service runs through the day for walk-ins, with the English breakfast plate drawing regulars alongside lighter cafe options. The ground-floor dining room keeps things straightforward, with counter ordering and a casual pace suited to a quick stop or a longer morning. Beyond the breakfast range, the menu covers familiar cafe choices, from hot drinks to light bites.
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Menu & Prices
53 dishes · mains £3–12- Mini Breakfast£6.95
- Small Full English£9.95
- Large Full English£11.95
- Egg£4.49
- Sausage£4.95
- Bacon£4.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sausage muffin, english breakfast, big mug of tea and fresh cooked food.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sausage muffin, english breakfast, big mug of tea and fresh cooked food.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the sausage muffin, with another noting the sausages were nice. An English breakfast and a big mug of tea also get praise, and diners describe the food as fresh and delicious for breakfast or lunch. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and welcoming, and the seating area is described as clean. One reviewer mentions the new owners, and another simply calls it a nice place.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the sausage muffin, with another noting the sausages were nice. An English breakfast and a big mug of tea also get praise, and diners describe the food as fresh and delicious for breakfast or lunch. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and welcoming, and the seating area is described as clean. One reviewer mentions the new owners, and another simply calls it a nice place.
Featured reviews
- Pippa Sumpter
“Lovely cafe, the staff are all really friendly, delicious food for breakfast or lunch! The new owners are doing something really special. Lots of available parking nearby. Will definitely be back!”
- Sam Csiszar
“Absolutely fantastic café with exceptional food. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff are friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. It’s the kind of place you’ll want to keep coming back to—highly recommended, and the sausage muffin is 10/10.”
- Broken Record
“Food was amazing, all cooked fresh and you get your moneys worth! Seating area is all clean and staff are so lovely and welcoming. Will definitely be making regular visits here!”
- Jools
“Very good English breakfast, lovely big mug of tea, friendly and efficient service, reasonably priced. Couldn’t ask for more”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Dogs allowed outside
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Casual
- Coffee
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- Quick bite
- Table service
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 4
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
Location
Cafes near The Windmill Cafe
- Mocka Cafe and Bistro4.72711.5 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingReservationsWi-Fi
brunch, pancakes, frozen pina colada
- Diamond Cafe4.61851.5 mi
breakfast, coffee and tea, the nubble
- The Captain's Table Cafe4.66541.7 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian options
breakfast, fish and chips, espresso
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill Cafe | 4.5108 | — | £10–20 | sausage muffin, english breakfast, big mug of tea |
| Mocka Cafe and BistroOutdoor seating · Reservations · Wi-Fi | 4.7271 | 1.5 mi | £10–20 | brunch, pancakes, frozen pina colada |
| Diamond Cafe | 4.6185 | 1.5 mi | — | breakfast, coffee and tea, the nubble |
| The Captain's Table CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options | 4.6654 | 1.7 mi | £10–20 | breakfast, fish and chips, espresso |
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