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About Lime Wharf Cafe
Lime Wharf Cafe on Station Rd in Rye is linked to an on-site campsite that runs boat hire, with rowing boats, kayaks, canoes and paddleboards, plus river cruises on the River Rother. The cafe sits set back from the road and serves breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. The breakfast menu includes eggs Benedict, eggs royal and a full English, and coffee or hot chocolate comes with cake, including an apple and almond tart. Lunch brings a wide choice, with tapas, burgers and salads, and an outdoor kitchen and cocktail bar sit in the garden. Live music and DJs play through the summer, with music and food for campers on site. Dogs are welcome, so owners can bring them along for a meal or a day by the river.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full English breakfast, eggs Benedict and royale, coffee and cake and hot chocolate.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full English breakfast, eggs Benedict and royale, coffee and cake and hot chocolate.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the coffee and cake, with the hot chocolate and a gorgeous cake singled out, and the apple and almond tart called very tasty. Close behind are the cooked breakfasts and lunches: the full English, eggs Benedict and eggs royal (with orange yolks and a later update of brioche loaf and seasoning), and perfect poached eggs. Several describe a wide choice of lunch dishes, generous portions and reasonable prices, served by friendly, efficient staff with a smile. The large outdoor seating area, the garden view and a chilled out feel on a sunny day come up too, and a few mention the campsite and music over a weekend. Some arrived doubtful from the outside, then found it comfortable inside. The one detailed complaint came on a very busy half term day. The wait for food was close to an hour, the chicken burgers had dry buns that were not seeded as the menu said, and the fries arrived in an oil soaked brown bag. That reviewer also found no menu at the outside table and had to go inside for ice cream. Another returned for the full English after a first visit.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the coffee and cake, with the hot chocolate and a gorgeous cake singled out, and the apple and almond tart called very tasty. Close behind are the cooked breakfasts and lunches: the full English, eggs Benedict and eggs royal (with orange yolks and a later update of brioche loaf and seasoning), and perfect poached eggs. Several describe a wide choice of lunch dishes, generous portions and reasonable prices, served by friendly, efficient staff with a smile. The large outdoor seating area, the garden view and a chilled out feel on a sunny day come up too, and a few mention the campsite and music over a weekend. Some arrived doubtful from the outside, then found it comfortable inside. The one detailed complaint came on a very busy half term day. The wait for food was close to an hour, the chicken burgers had dry buns that were not seeded as the menu said, and the fries arrived in an oil soaked brown bag. That reviewer also found no menu at the outside table and had to go inside for ice cream. Another returned for the full English after a first visit.
Featured reviews
- Steve Fleming
“Stopped for lunch but have stayed at the campsite before so knew this would be a good place to take my parents. Excellent food and drink all served by smiling happy staff. Chilled out feel on warm sunny day”
- Jim Driver
“Never judge a book by it's cover. I've driven past this place 100 times (literally) and never thought much about the cafe. BIG mistake. Annoyingly we'd already had a disappointing breakfast and only called in for a drink. Excellent coffee and the best hot chocolate for miles (maybe except Knoops in Rye), with a gorgeous cake. Plenty of customers there, making for a busy and happy atmosphere. Heading back very soon for a large full English. Not sure I'm doing this right, but I wanted to add that I've been back for the full English and it was top notch. So pleased we chose to come here. 6 of us in all, plus a dog. Couldn't fault a thing. Going again in 2 weeks on our way to Rye. Thanks to the great staff and chef(s).”
- Derrick Straun
“Absolutely brilliant weekend camping, music food and staff. As a group of us, we all thought the same.”
- Katrina Ling
“Wonderful place. Such friendly prompt service with a smile 😃 the food was 1st class delicious and pleasant to the eye. Perfect poached eggs 🏆”
- Dennis Goldberg
“Found this café by accident and from the outside we had our doubts. Not so, inside is rustic, but very comfortable and quite modern. Outside at the back is excellent. Food very good and service top rate. We'll definitely be visiting again”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Open daily for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, with early supper on weekends and throughout the summer holidays. Enjoy tapas, burgers, salads and more in our beautiful garden setting. Dogs welcome. On site campsite and boat hire including rowing boats, kayaks, canoes and paddleboards, plus river cruises along the River Rother. Live music and DJs most summer weekends, with an outdoor kitchen, cocktail bar and stretch tent in a stunning garden.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Curbside pickup
- Service options· 1
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 10
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 2
- Free parking lot
- Parking
- Highlights· 6
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Cafes near Lime Wharf Cafe
- Lilly's Cafe4.71571.6 mi£10–20Outdoor seating
english breakfast, outdoor park bench seating, blackberry and apple pie
- Brunch & Brew4.84264.9 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
garden seating, cocktails and mocktails, fig salad
- Route 1066 Cafe4.31,8266.7 mi away£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsWi-Fi
full english breakfast, fish and chips, chicken tikka masala
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lime Wharf CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.7293 | — | £10–20 | full English breakfast, eggs Benedict and royale, coffee and cake |
| Lilly's CafeOutdoor seating | 4.7157 | 1.6 mi | £10–20 | english breakfast, outdoor park bench seating, blackberry and apple pie |
| Brunch & BrewOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.8426 | 4.9 mi | £10–20 | garden seating, cocktails and mocktails, fig salad |
| Route 1066 CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wi-Fi | 4.31,826 | 6.7 mi away | £10–20 | full english breakfast, fish and chips, chicken tikka masala |
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