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Smallsticks Cafe, Cart Gap Happisburgh

CafeNorwich

4.7 out of 5 stars4.7(798 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1692 583368
Cart Gap Rd, Happisburgh, Norwich NR12 0QL, United Kingdom
£15–30

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About Smallsticks Cafe, Cart Gap Happisburgh

Smallsticks Cafe, Cart Gap Happisburgh is a cafe on Cart Gap Rd, close to the beach, around 250 metres away. Seating includes an indoor area and outdoor spots, among them beach hut-like seating areas that hold up to six. The menu covers breakfast, lunch, and cake, with a Victoria sponge available alongside a small jug of pouring cream for a little extra. It operates on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken. Dogs are welcome throughout. The cafe opens daily except Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with daytime hours only, and it tends to get busy. Parking is available in a car park at the side of the building, with an overflow car park provided for busier periods.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

Menu & Prices

70 dishes · mains £1–14
  • Medium Breakfast£11.50
  • Add 2 Slices Of Black Pudding£2.00
  • Add Bubble And Squeak£2.00
  • Big Breakfast£13.50
  • Vegetarian Breakfast£11.50
  • Two Eggs On Toast£6.95
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Reviews

4.7/5
798 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention cakes, breakfast, Victoria sponge with cream and cappuccino.

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663
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92
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26
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Customer Review Summary

Cake draws the most consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling out a classic sponge cake served with a small jug of pouring cream as a favorite, alongside breakfast items and a cappuccino singled out as "spot on." Close behind, staff are described again and again as friendly, helpful, and welcoming, and the outdoor seating, including beach hut style tables, and the clean toilets get frequent mentions. Most visits describe quick, warm service and good-sized portions at fair prices, with several reviewers saying they return whenever they're in the area. One notable exception: a reviewer with a well behaved dog says they were told dogs were not allowed inside the cafe despite the venue presenting itself as dog friendly, and they left after being offered only outdoor seating for their drinks. Aside from that account, the recurring closing note across reviews is a return visit prompted by the cake and cream pairing enjoyed after a walk on the nearby beach.

Featured reviews

  • Tina Rudge
    “Really lovely cafe very near to the beach. Breakfast was great. Cappucino was spot on. Attentive and friendly staff. Free car park. Lots of tables to sit outside. Would definitely recommend.”
  • Gabrielle Delcuratolo
    “We come here regularly and the service is wonderful! Food for breakfast, lunch amd cake are all great with very friendly and welcoming staff. Indoor and outdoor seating with an overflow car park for when it's busy”
  • Rachael Gibbs
    “We LOVE smallsticks! Perfect pit stop after a long walk on the beach, breakfast and cake served and both are fantastic!”
  • John Harrison
    “My wife and I visited on cold and rainy day with our well behaved dog. There was only one other person in the cafe but we were told "no dogs in the cafe, but you can take our drinks outside". This is not dog friendly, so we voted with our feet and left. We understand that not everyone likes dogs, but don't describe yourselves as dog friendly, when you're not.”
  • Helen Lambert
    “Absolutely love it at Smallsticks - it's always really busy whenever we go. This latest visit we both had cake; I love the Victoria sponge and for just a little bit more I get a small jug of pouring cream to go with it, it is delicious! The staff are brilliant, really friendly and helpful and we will always do our best to visit whenever we're holidaying in Norfolk 😁”

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
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  • Good for kids
  • Vegan options
  • Casual
  • On-site services
  • Coffee
  • Quick bite
Dining options· 7
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside
Offerings· 3
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
Facilities· 1
  • Toilet
Parking· 3
  • Free parking lot
  • Paid parking lot
  • Parking
Family-friendly· 2
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu
Highlights· 2
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Atmosphere· 1
  • Cosy
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Accessibility· 3
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

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