Saltwater Beach Cafe - Westcliff-on-Sea

Cliff P.

Great drinks, smiles with quick service and treats to keep your dogs involved 😁💯👊

Michaela H.

A fabulous, friendly and welcoming cafe down on Shoebury East Beach. Great atmosphere and the best staff. They even went out of their way to buy gluten free products after I enquired if this could be something they would add to their menu. This place has definitely become mine and my family’s go to location. .

Thank you to everyone 😊

S S.

Stopped by for a coffee whilst on a dog walk this week, saw they did food, ordered 2 toasted sandwiches and they were out of this world, Piping hot, freshly made, golden, couldn’t recommend them enough, seriously best toasties I’ve ever had. Going to pop back one lunchtime and try their famous salt beef sandwich

Aleksandra B.

The first expression is a nice cosy café, we went inside the café to look for the menu as we weren't there yet. The lady asked us to go out to the window and from here we can choose and buy . Mostly we were interested in drinks and all the lists were displayed inside on the board, from outside you were not able to read because letters are too small and you feel pressure because people behind you wait to buy. Service was ok. The ice latte was nice but would taste better with a shot of syrup like I asked for paid and didn't get it. The only place to buy around this area I think. Kids like ice creams, but the selection was also not completed, some ice creams we wanted to buy were out of stock. A few bits can be better but generally okay.

Stephen C.

Friendly, nice coffee, had a bacon baguette and ice cream (Cherry Bakewell, that was new). They have tables inside and out and were friendly to my dogs: water and a chopped up sausage, always appreciated! Edit: they also do vegan food and cater for people with food allergies. A bit tricky for those of us with disabilities if you want to go inside, but outside is easy and there is plenty of parking nearby. Oh, it is now the new Saltwater Beach Cafe, though there has been a cafe here for over 100 years. They do Paddleboarding lessons too! Ps Sandbanks was the previous name.

UPDATE: They've adapted well to COVID-19. I've even come here with my wife who is in the high-risk category and we sat outside and ordered at the window. Tables are welll spread out and people don't cluster too close. So felt safe. As well as enjoying the pancakes and ice coffee.

It is always good to frequent local independent businesses. They are a part of the community as much as you are. It's a place to say a friendly hello, exchange some news and just have a chat. So much more needed in these more socially isolated days thanks to the global pandemic. This is the new normal now, so while you can order stuff online, don't forget to keep your local businesses alive. You'd really miss them when they're gone. Not just for the convenience, but for the quality and as I mentioned social aspect.

The internet means you can get almost anything online, but you can't do the people watching or browse a counter and try something new. Or get the smell of something good you want to try. Let's hope these businesses survive. It is us to us fellow customers!

Mike G.

Hi
I rode quite a distance to Saltwater Beach Cafe this morning to find you could only pay cash . Card machine not working.
I only had a £2 coin . But they kindly gave me my latte . I will pop the extra money back next time . What a nice gesture. Thanks and see you soon . 👍

Denise B.

Fantastic place food was lovely staff really friendly right next to beach well worth a visit
Me and my mum had a lovely hour there no pressure to leave ❤️

No B. R.

Loved it went with the kids ,we had chips then yummy ice cream they have the normal machine 99 style and also a gelato option, I had a cappuccino, prices were decent would defo recommend 8/10.
Also I had my mirrored sun glasses on so I could check out the lovely ladies walking past, Bingo.