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 themed restaurant and bar events held on special occasions during the warmer months.

  • Tables are first come, first served.
  • Groups of 10+ Let us know, and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

Check our Instagram for upcoming events @baysidecafe_

Some of our previous events