This cafe was a little lifesaver on out trip to the Isle of Wight…read more Located opposite the train/hovercraft station, it was the only place open for an early-ish breakfast on bank holiday Monday Adam, the chef, was available to cook us a fry up and poached eggs on toast, all served up with a generous glass of orange juice. Perfect for a rainy, cold day I noticed an ice cream shop which wasn't yet open for business but they did look good Thanks fur giving a full tummy to set us up for a day of exploring the island

"And what is so rare as a day in June? Then, if ever, come perfect days..." This poem by the…read moreAmerican poet James Russell Lowell (1819-1891) who was ambassador to England from 1880-1885, could have been spoken about the beautiful mid-June day of this year when my sister and I and her friend ventured to this charming beachside eatery. The sunny, pleasant day. along with the view of the Atlantic Ocean from our table overlooking the beach made this a truly memorable meal. First of all, though, we had to stop at a Co-operative (Co-op) store on the way to get a bottle of wine as this restaurant doesn't have a license. No fear, though, as there is no corkage fee, glasses and corkscrews and coolers are provided. We ordered the same item from the menu--mixed seafood plate--and it was fresh and delicious as all items are made when ordered, and not pre-made. The IW crab salad was seasoned just right, along with a homemade potato salad and smoked salmon. Not ones to give up our dessert, we each had a small tub of New Forest ice cream that was very more-ish. When you go, be sure to go to the website as it describes this café very well, along with some of its quirks: cash only, no bathroom on premises (the owner told me they're getting a portapotty this summer) and texting to communicate (cell coverage here is spotty).

What more could one ask for from a delightful seaside cafe? The food was way beyond what we had…read moreexpected and also so reasonably priced we almost felt quality. The service was fantastic and our waitress (/owner?) made our evening so enjoyable. Note that they do not accept credit / debit cards but with that as the only draw back our evening the walk to the ATM at Lane End was totally worth it.

Run by a family of local fishermen and lifeboatmen and their wives and sisters, this is a perfect…read moreplace for seafood lunches with no pretension. It overlooks a busy bit of sea; one can watch ships in the distance entering and leaving Portsmouth and Southampton with local sailing boats racing in the foreground and the perennial small lobster catching fleet always busy. The menu is basic and concentrates on local seafood the wine list small and good, and it is a place once visited that you will always want to go back to.

The food took ages to be served to which the food was little in quantity for the price I paid for…read morealso to then have oily food with a piece of hair and plastic within it. The service was slow and we were waiting not only to pay but to also initially get served to begin with.

Wonderful setting and atmosphere for a beachside breakfast year round. The meals are lite and…read morefair, yet rich and satisfying. I love my long black coffee. The hollandaise sauce on my poached eggs was on spot. Serves was complimentary. A good highlight to our vacation.

How this farm has not been visited by Environmental health I don't know. The taste testing of the…read moregarlic pots is the most unhygienic and germ spreading I have ever come across. Stirring sticks are on the side to taste different dishes of garlic. Although it says "no double dipping" every person I saw put the same stick in every pot after tasting it!!!!!!! So, the saliva from every different person was transferred from pot to pot. Then a child sneezes over 3 or 4 pots with no hand or hanky over mouth. I have never come across anything so disgusting. Even after I pointed out to a man what he was doing he still carried on. This needs stopping or controlling by staff. If I coukd give this a zero score I would

I can still smell the garlic. And guess what - its not a bad thing ;)…read more So we biked up a long road to get there - uphill on a very sunny day and in the back of mind amidst the sweat I thought - this had better be worth it. And I have to say - it was! You are introduced to a variety of garlic spiced flavours, garlic horseradish, garlic mustard, garlic mayo, garlic pickles - you get the idea! They grow some of the most intriguing garlic you will ever see, white , brown and even black. We tried the famous black garlic ice cream and it wasn't bad ! There was also a young gent selling garlic flavoured corn on the cob which was equally if not more delicious. You can pick up some great gifts here and most friends am sure would love garlic seasoned jars or sauces :) they can last a while and quite inexpensive. Anyone visiting the Isle of Wight this is a must go !!

For a cafe located in a tennis club this place is surprisingly large. The food was great quality…read moreand was cooked very quickly and the staff were very friendly and helpful. Definitely would recommend this place to anyone for a nice breakfast or lunch

A proper old-fashioned cafe. Just what we needed on a Saturday morning. A fry up for £3.10? Don't…read moremind if we do! The food was just what we wanted. The service was charming too. One of the best little "greasy spoons" I've been in for quite a while.

This is the place to be for food or just hanging out.....even customers are really friendly here…read moreand although I'm over due a meal here in my low times I could not cook Carol saved the day with this original simple but fantastic food morning and night. If you decide to eat here it's a great environment just get the chef a coke on your order that kitchen is hot!!