Welcome to Bayside Café

Seasonal beach-side cafe, open March to October, with a warm friendly team serving locally sourced hearty food on a spectacular dog-friendly sandy bay.

About

Bayside Café offers a warm, friendly atmosphere with stunning views of the beach. Our team is dedicated to providing delicious food made from locally sourced ingredients.

Whether you're stopping by for breakfast after a morning swim, enjoying lunch with friends, or grabbing a coffee while walking your dog, we look forward to welcoming you.

Bayside Cafe Team

Find Us

Access & Facilities

  • Beach & Cafe Access
    The beach at Bayside Café is called Dumpton Gap, it has step-free access to the promenade where the cafe is located.
  • Toilets
    With disabled and baby-changing facilities, maintained by Thanet District Council, open seasonally.
  • Opening Dates
    Bayside Café is a seasonal cafe and opens from Easter to Halloween, if the weather is warm enough we may open before Easter so check our socials to keep up dated.
  • Opening Hours
    Open 7 days a week, from 8am to 3pm, opening hours may vary through the season so please check our socials.
  • Weather Conditions
    Bayside Café is Al fresco so may need to close occasionally if the weather is very bad. Please check our socials for updates.

Transport

  • Parking
    Free on-street parking available on Western Esplanade.
  • LOOP - East Kent College
    Less than half a mile
  • Dumpton Park Train Station
    Half a mile away.

Location

Located directly on Dumpton Gap Beach, a beautiful sandy beach between Broadstairs and Ramsgate.

Address

Western Esplanade,

Broadstairs,

CT10 1TD

Special Events

Join us for First Friday @ 5pm, a themed restaurant and bar event held on the first Friday of each month during the warmer months. Enjoy great food, drinks, and sometimes a DJ!

  • Tables are first come, first served.
  • Groups of 10+ Let us know, and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
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To confirm dates, please check out socials nearer the time.