Your Local Guide to Food and Drink on the Isle of Wight

Cafés & Tearooms

Afternoon and cream teas as well as freshly baked cakes and biscuits are the speciality of many of the independent cafés and tearooms across the Isle of Wight.

From quirky beachfront cafes to traditional tea rooms, enjoy watching the world go by while getting your caffeine alongside a slab of cake.

Off the Rails
Cafés & Tearooms
For a truly unique experience, head to award-winning railway restaurant, Off The Rails, situated perfectly beside the beautiful Mill Copse. They provide first class service and a mouth-watering selection of hand prepared dishes. All within a warm friendly ambiance with a real log fire – most dog friendly restaurant on the Isle of Wight! Come...
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The Bus Stop Café
Cafés & Tearooms
Located at Holliers Park, based in the picturesque Arreton Valley, you’ll find The Bus Stop Café a unique tea room, converted from a yellow double-decker bus, where you can grab light lunch, cake, tea or coffee.
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Rylstone Tea Gardens & Crazy Golf
Cafés & Tearooms
Rylstone Tea Gardens & Crazy Golf is a traditional tea garden set just off the main road in Shanklin old village. Serving fresh homemade cakes, hot and cold food, sandwiches/baguettes and even some free treats for your four-legged family member, it has the fantastic addition of an 18 hole crazy golf course, all surrounded by...
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Isle of Wight Pearl, Bembridge
Cafés & Tearooms
Located in Brighstone, Isle of Wight Pearl offers some of the Island’s best views across the English Channel. With an unmissable collection of pearl jewellery starting from just £22.50, it’s the perfect place to treat yourself. At its heart is the iconic Pearl Café – a relaxed spot overlooking the sea, where you can enjoy...
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Skintrade Coffee Room
Cafés & Tearooms
Tucked away above the Skintrade shop is the Coffee Room. Serving toasties, jacket potatoes, omelettes and more, this quirky little coffee shop is described as a “secret club for coffee lovers”. The coffee used, Jasper’s, is hand-lovingly made in small batches in Brading. This means it’s always fresh and of high quality – and, boy,...
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Shanklin Chine
Cafés & Tearooms
Shanklin Chine is one of the Island’s oldest attractions. Located in Shanklin Old village it is well worth a visit either during the day or the evening when you will find it completely illuminated. You will find a popular tea room, gift shop and heritage centre all located at the lower end of the Chine....
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Briddlesford Café
Cafés & Tearooms
Serving breakfast, light lunches, daily specials and delicious homemade cakes. The Briddlesford Café menu is focused on quality fresh seasonal food from the Island’s farmers and growers, expertly prepared by the team of talented chefs. Briddlesford rose veal and dairy products feature in a number of signature dishes, including the home-made pies, burgers and ‘Briddlesford...
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