The Kitchen @ Thorpeness

4.4 ( 820 reviews )
Checking... 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM See Hours
£10–20
Barn Hall, Thorpeness IP16 4NW, United Kingdom
+44 1728 453266

The Kitchen @ Thorpeness is a delightful café nestled in the heart of Thorpeness, UK. Known for its inviting atmosphere and friendly staff, it offers a diverse menu that caters to various tastes. Visitors rave about the homemade sausage rolls, scrumptious cakes, and refreshing scones, combining comfort food with local flavors. The focus on quality ingredients, such as Illy coffee, enhances the overall dining experience.

Patrons have praised the café for its lovely outdoor seating by the pond, which is perfect for enjoying a meal while soaking in the natural beauty of the Suffolk coast. With dog-friendly policies and ample parking, The Kitchen is accessible for all, making it a popular spot for families and furry companions alike.

Reviews highlight the excellence of the dishes served, especially the homemade mackerel pâté paired with beetroot salad—an essential choice that promises a delicious flavor harmony. Quick service and a clean, welcoming environment add to the charm, ensuring that whether you’re grabbing a light bite or indulging in a hearty lunch, you’ll leave satisfied. The Kitchen @ Thorpeness is more than just a café; it’s a charming destination that elevates ordinary meals into memorable experiences.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • On-site services
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
  • Highlights
    • Great dessert
    • Great tea selection
    • Live performances
  • Popular for
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Free water refills
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Vegan options
    • Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dessert
    • Seating
  • Amenities
    • Gender-neutral toilets
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Groups
    • Tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Paid parking lot
    • Parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed

Reviews For The Kitchen @ Thorpeness

Natalie Shaw
Jul 7,2025
Stumbled across this place, great find. We ate out side but plenty of inside seating as well. Lots of choice on the menu and some lighter bite options like cakes and sausage rolls as well. Really friendly staff, quick service and food was lovely.
Steve H
Jun 14,2025
Fantastic food, lovely staff and really nice environment. If I lived closer I'd go every week!
Karen Willsmer
Jun 14,2025
Excellent cafe situated in the centre of Thorpeness. There's a car park at the rear plus a antiques and curios shop attached. At the front, overlooking the pond, is a good sized seating area with parasols at each table. Which were a necessity today as the heat was extreme . Dogs are welcome inside or out and there's water available. Food wise there's an excellent selection from home made sausage rolls and sandwiches cakes and delicious scones. Or for the hungrier 'luncher'... there's more substantial food. I opted for home made Mackrell pate, Beetroot salad, and crusty bread. The pate was full of chunky fish pieces and delicious complimented by the pickled Beetroot salad and green leaves. I thoroughly enjoyed it and washed it down with a local Adnams beer ( the cafe is licenced ). The food is ordered at the counter, giving me the chance to look at the yummy food and make a good choice. Then the lovely staff serve to table. I would highly recommend.
Dee Garrett-Grimwood
May 19,2025
First & foremost they serve the worlds best coffee - illy , it's internationally renowned & naturally world famous too! (Research ILLY''S history & backstory. Thanks to the Thorpeness Kitchen & their FAB team ... ALL of You guys & girls & others We had an absolutely brilliant experience here. Thanks to their very friendly Welcoming Staff whom provided Service with a Smile . It's extremely Affordable & the Simplicity & Complexity of Tastey-ness /tastiness & presentation of our food was just Scrumptious and first class. Chef & his team were ever so efficient & place & space was very clean . We highly recommend coming here, as we will definately visit again. Doggy friendly & bird & duck friendly too....and .... Never mind the Sea gulls - don't be bothered by them & for heavensakes dont feed them. You're naturally on the Suffolk Coast, right by the sea It's Nature ! Thank you so much to all the 'team' for making my fleeting visit for a quick mum & daughter lunch an absolute pleasure So Appreciated - Keep Up the Great Work Guys, Girls or Other #TeamKitchen @Thorpeness #ThorpenessKitchen xxx
Sharne Van der Burgh
Apr 27,2025
Totally taken by the magic of Thorpeness and the cafe lives up to the magic. They were lovely with my lively dog, coffee and scone were delicious, sat outside and the lake view in the sunshine perfect
Antony Ding
Apr 14,2025
Stopped for lunch and tried the lamb flatbread. Very quick service and good simple food. Oh and of course a VERY good pint of Adnams !
Tom Huck
Apr 10,2025
Great place to stop and eat/drink. Good service and food. We sat outside (it was nice and sunny) Lovely views across the village towards the lake.
Claire Beeson
Mar 25,2025
A lovely place to grab a bite to eat, food was really good, fresh and homemade, a little disappointed that in half term week the food menu stopped at 3pm, so we only had a choice of what was on the counter, what we had was however really lovely! Friendly staff, quick service and lovely location which is also dog friendly! Recommend the bacon and cheese pastry!

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