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About The Hutch Deli and Cafe
The Hutch Deli and Cafe is a cafe and deli on Sevenoaks Rd, the A25 in Ightham, on the road from Sevenoaks towards Borough Green. Afternoon teas are served in the Floral Cafe or on the enclosed, heated Lemon Tree Terrace. A small shop runs alongside the cafe, selling groceries, fresh fruit and veg, and wines, beers and spirits. The kitchen cooks breakfast, with a Mediterranean Breakfast and poached eggs on toast with grilled tomatoes and mushrooms on the menu, and the coffee list includes flat whites. A separate private function area is used for events and birthday parties, which suits groups. Catering is offered too, including catered sandwiches. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · On-site parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention breakfast dishes, afternoon tea, garden area and event function space.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention breakfast dishes, afternoon tea, garden area and event function space.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is the main draw at this deli and cafe, with reviewers pointing to the Mediterranean Breakfast, a veggie breakfast, and poached eggs on toast with grilled tomatoes and mushrooms paired with a flat white. Close behind is the afternoon tea, which one reviewer ordered for collection and called delicious. Coffee also gets praise, and one diner notes the gluten free options. Reviewers describe the staff as friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere as warm and relaxed, with a small shop selling groceries and Chapel Down wines alongside the cafe. A few mention the garden area, free WiFi that suits working from home, and a private function area used for a birthday party with catering described as great. Several call it a spot they plan to return to, and one says the food was reasonably priced. One reviewer enjoyed a breakfast while their car was being washed next door. No complaints appear in the reviews.
Customer Review Summary
Breakfast is the main draw at this deli and cafe, with reviewers pointing to the Mediterranean Breakfast, a veggie breakfast, and poached eggs on toast with grilled tomatoes and mushrooms paired with a flat white. Close behind is the afternoon tea, which one reviewer ordered for collection and called delicious. Coffee also gets praise, and one diner notes the gluten free options. Reviewers describe the staff as friendly and welcoming, and the atmosphere as warm and relaxed, with a small shop selling groceries and Chapel Down wines alongside the cafe. A few mention the garden area, free WiFi that suits working from home, and a private function area used for a birthday party with catering described as great. Several call it a spot they plan to return to, and one says the food was reasonably priced. One reviewer enjoyed a breakfast while their car was being washed next door. No complaints appear in the reviews.
Featured reviews
- Dan N
“Wow is all I can say! I had the Mediterranean Breakfast and it was absolutely amazing! We definitely be coming back and recommending to friends! A hidden little gem that could easily be missed on the A25 in Ightham!!”
- Alistair Finch
“Couldn’t recommend this place enough, owners and staff are super friendly and accommodating whilst the food is top notch. We regularly pop in for a coffee break and have also used the private function area for a birthday party ….. the catering was amazing! .”
- Joé Achten
“Very lovely cafe. We enjoyed our stop here with very well tasting food and we felt pretty welcome. We've been tread here very heartfully. So I want to leave a "thank you" here. Wenn someones near... you have to take a breake and come in... if not you've missed something 😉”
- Andrew Lamport
“Driven past this place lots of times but decided to pull on today for a late breakfast 2- Poached Eggs on Toast, Grilled Tomatoes, Mushrooms & a Flat White for under £11 and the food is sooooo good, lovely atmosphere & friendly staff will definitely be returning”
- hinterland
“Really cute little deli and cafe we stopped at for Breakfast. Offered great options and catered to gluten free choices. I have also heard the catered sandwiches here are both a try from family, and I don’t doubt it! Thanks for the lovely morning!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“The Hutch Deli & Cafe is a charming, independent cafe in Ightham, near Sevenoaks, specialising in delicious afternoon teas, freshly prepared food & delicious cakes Our afternoon teas are served with care and attention to detail. Perfect for catching up with friends, birthday celebrations, baby showers and special occasions in our welcoming, Floral Cafe or enclosed heated Lemon Tree Terrace. We also serve breakfast, brunch, lunches and seasonal specials, with private hire and outside catering available. We are a little hidden gem located on the A25 in Ightham, nr Sevenoaks, next to the Ightham Village Hand Car Wash and Bark & Whiskers Pet Groomers, with ample free parking available. Dogs are very welcome. We look forward to welcoming you!”
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- No-contact delivery
Show more amenities
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Alcohol
- Onsite services
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Offerings· 5
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safespace
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Service options· 2
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 3
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Parking
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Cafes near The Hutch Deli and Cafe
- Mary's Cafe4.61364.6 mi£10–20
butchers' sausages, full english breakfast, jacket potato
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hutch Deli and CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.8135 | — | £10–20 | breakfast dishes, afternoon tea, garden area |
| Mary's Cafe | 4.6136 | 4.6 mi | £10–20 | butchers' sausages, full english breakfast, jacket potato |
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