The Old Boathouse
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About The Old Boathouse
Next to the Hunstanton RNLI lifeboat station near the beach and car park, The Old Boathouse is a cafe serving Sea Lane on a walk-in basis. The menu of fifteen dishes leans vegan and gluten free, with an all-day Vegan Breakfast alongside vegetable curry with coconut cream, mango chutney, rice and naan bread. Panini, tea and cake round out the counter offerings. Both indoor and outdoor seating are available, and it opens daily. Dogs are welcome throughout, with water bowls set out and homemade biscuits offered for them, making the outdoor tables a natural stop for anyone walking the beach with a dog.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available · Has kids' menu
- DietaryServes vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes
Menu & Prices
15 dishes- Vegan Breakfast
- Vegan Bubble And Squeak
- Superfood Bubble And Squeak
- Sweet Potato Patties
- Spinach And Chickpea Tikka Or Vegetable And Coconut Curry
- Soya And Vegetable Or Sweet Potato And Bean Chilli
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dog friendly cafe, vegan breakfast, vegan curry with naan bread and gluten free menu options.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dog friendly cafe, vegan breakfast, vegan curry with naan bread and gluten free menu options.
Customer Review Summary
Vegan breakfast draws repeated praise, with diners calling it among the best they've had and returning on later visits specifically for it. Close behind, the vegan lunch spread stands out, especially the vegetable curry with coconut cream, mango chutney, rice and naan, alongside a bean and sweet potato chilli and vegan fruit cake. Tea and cake, paninis, and a gluten free selection also get mentioned by those stopping in after beach walks. Several note the reasonable prices and friendly, helpful staff, and the dog friendly setup comes up again and again, with water bowls outside and homemade dog biscuits inside earning their own approval. The only recurring caveat is that it can get busy at popular times. Reviewers consistently describe warm food whether eaten inside or out, and multiple say they plan to return, one specifically mentioning a repeat visit in September.
Customer Review Summary
Vegan breakfast draws repeated praise, with diners calling it among the best they've had and returning on later visits specifically for it. Close behind, the vegan lunch spread stands out, especially the vegetable curry with coconut cream, mango chutney, rice and naan, alongside a bean and sweet potato chilli and vegan fruit cake. Tea and cake, paninis, and a gluten free selection also get mentioned by those stopping in after beach walks. Several note the reasonable prices and friendly, helpful staff, and the dog friendly setup comes up again and again, with water bowls outside and homemade dog biscuits inside earning their own approval. The only recurring caveat is that it can get busy at popular times. Reviewers consistently describe warm food whether eaten inside or out, and multiple say they plan to return, one specifically mentioning a repeat visit in September.
Featured reviews
- sarah
“Very friendly service. Filling breakfast, cooked to perfection. The cakes looked amazing too”
- Joanne Willson
“Our first visit today for lunch. So refreshing to find a cafe selling excellent food at reasonable prices. The staff could not have been more helpful and totally dog friendly. Would highly recommend.”
- Tracey Moore
“Always enjoy a walk either along the cliff or by the beach when the tide is out from Hunstanton. We stopped twice while visiting, once for tea and cake and lunch tea and panini. Always lovely warm food. Nice to sit inside or outside And dog friendly with water bowls available. Thanks.”
- jenny bottom
“We visited yesterday and the food was amazing, I don't leave many reviews but felt the food was that outstanding that recognition was needed. Probably the best breakfast I have had in a long time. All the produce was lovely and fresh. Keep up the good work and we will be back in September”
- DMJ AM
“This is a great spot to stop for a bite to eat or just a drink after a walk on the beach. It serves a good variety of food including a fabulous selection of Gluten Free food. …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
- Popular for popular for breakfast
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Serves vegan dishes
- Casual
- Serves coffee
- Quick bite
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Dining options· 4
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Has seating
- Accessibility· 1
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
- Offerings· 2
- Serves healthy options
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Highlights· 1
- Has great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Location
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