Southborough Cafe

90 London Rd, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells TN4 0PP, United Kingdom
+44 1892 315683
$$$ Cafe
(99 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Welcome to Southborough Cafe, a charming little haven that beckons you from its cozy corner at 90 London Rd, Southborough, Tunbridge Wells. With a phone call away at +44 1892 315683, you're just moments from savoring a delightful experience that feels like a warm embrace.

As a cafe that focuses on wholesome comfort food, Southborough Cafe is the perfect stop for breakfast lovers and tea aficionados alike. The atmosphere exudes an inviting warmth, characterized by friendly staff who treat every customer like a cherished guest. You can enjoy your meal in a space that balances functionality with a sprinkle of charm, where the only challenge is choosing what to indulge in from the enticing menu.

Start your day off right with their Big Breakfast (£8.90) or delve into the lighter fare with the tantalizing Vegetarian Breakfast (£7.20). Each dish is crafted with heart, inviting you to relish each bite. The cafe's hot drinks selection is just as inviting, featuring Americano, Cappuccino, and their famous Hot Chocolate—a perfect companion for a drizzly day.

Do you have a sweet tooth? Treat yourself to a slice of homemade Apple Pie or the rich and indulgent Sticky Toffee Pudding. The desserts at Southborough Cafe are not just an afterthought; they're a celebration of flavors that linger long after the last bite. Customers rave about the quality and cleanliness of the food, with one satisfied patron, Ricky Sinfield, having frequented the café during his three-month work stint in the area: “Lovely food…can’t recommend this cafe enough.”

While some visitors have noted minor inconveniences, such as the steamed-up windows that might deter first-timers, the hands-on staff are eager to ensure your experience is as enjoyable as possible. Adam Oliver appreciates the “decent food at great prices,” while Andrew Lohmann highlights their adaptability in catering to dietary preferences with dishes like the pasta and vegetable sauce that can be customized to your liking.

At Southborough Cafe, you will enjoy not just a meal but a sense of community—a place where good food and genuine hospitality intersect. Whether you’re starting your day with a hearty breakfast or unwinding with a comforting dessert, find joy in every morsel and warmth in every smile. So the next time you're passing through Southborough, make your way to this delightful cafe, where every visit is a promise of comfort and cheer.

Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Sells prepared foods
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has toilet
Has Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday

Closed

99 Reviews
Ricky Sinfield

28 Jul 2025

Lovely food used the cafe for three months while working in the area can’t recommend this cafe enough

michael kerr

23 Jun 2025

I've given 4 stars because I have only been once, however I will go back. My first experience was wonderful. Wonderful fried eggs,and he does bubble. Dislike wobble table.

adam oliver

15 Jun 2025

Decent food at great prices. No frills but clean and tidy .

Jay

12 Jun 2025

Very nice food and friendly staff ! Good prices also , perfect little cafe ! Only one recommendation, I couldn’t even see in the shop window as it was so steamed up it looked closed from the outside. Definitely a good idea to wipe the widows each morning would get more customers. I nearly walked pass and went elsewhere

Andrew Lohmann

09 Jun 2025

Good, clean, cheap food, and friendly staff. The proprietor and staff are very friendly. The best thing is that despite the menu having no apparent vegan options other than baked potato and beans, one of the pasta dishes can be adapted and is probably the best thing on the menu. The pasta and vegetable source is one of the best I have had anywhere - I ask for it to be made mild rather than hot flavour it would come. The café does the very best, the salad is basic and fresh. The veg that is not overcooked. You can specify variations, and they will do any variation to make many things vegan, lightly cooked, mild as you wish. The adapted vegan dishes pictured, just as you like it a modified breakfast made vegan without egg becomes vegan they have checked for you and the toast and spread is okay, roast dinner but with mushrooms, or baked beans. Avocado salad. That is, you can have all the frills and variants possible. Morning coffee and cake is not possible, but avocado on toast is very nice instead, or Apple Crumble without custard. You are not time-limited. There probably is no segregation between vegan and non-vegan, so it will have some "may contain". But Hector, the owner, takes care to meet your dietary request and may take care of food segregation, the kitchen is open to be seen and is clean. This café has been a nice surprise. There is power and Wi-Fi.

Phil Hall

26 May 2025

Visited this cafe quite a few times over the years, the owners have always been friendly & a very affordable priced menu

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