March 2024 by Violet Mitchell
Staff need more training
March 2024 by Mark Warner
A lovely, friendly, clean establishment. The food is nice but very pricey
March 2024 by Mark Hawkes
Friendly helpful staff, nice atmosphere, good coffee and lovely food . I would highly recommend a visit.
March 2024 by Martin Lynch
Fabulous place to go for a bite to eat, great food and lovely vibe. We have recently moved to the area and this place will now become our go to lunch destination :-)
March 2024 by Meekie MTB
What a great little place, very pleasant staff, the cake selection was great, no small slices, big pot of tea, will definitely attend again soon ??
February 2024 by Maxine Standen
Brilliant place lovely food a good atmosphere really enjoyed myself and so did my friends
February 2024 by John Martin
Lovely place great atmosphere. Havent eaten there yet coffee was good
February 2024 by Glynis Whale
Such a lovely little tearooms in the middle of nowhere. Very nice cakes.
February 2024 by Mark Savory
A lovely little bolthole which is popular with Canterbury locals.Delicious freshly baked goods, coffee, tea, cakes, soup and light bites.Very friendly staff.
January 2024 by Victoria Roisin
Avoid if Gluten Free. My mother in law is Gluten Free, told them at the tearoom and had chips that was told were GF and a shortbread which was labeled as GF but had a bad reaction shortly after getting home. The staff are also really incompetent and stand behind the bar chatting instead of serving.
December 2023 by nicola linstead
This is second time I?ve been in lately and I feel the quality of food has really deteriorated, again food was over cooked an tasteless except for vinegar in the avocado, this is the second time I have complained and all I got was sorry and then given the bill for over priced and over cooked food, use to be a lovely especially the cakes but they aren?t the same either.
December 2023 by Chubchick (Chubchick)
The Tadpole Tearoom is a regular when I'm out cycling or walking from Canterbury.The tea room is with walkers and cyclists and that is often a menagerie of dogs enjoying a nice break with their owners??.The tea room is family-owned and does an excellent selection of tease, coffees and wonderful cakes.The indoor seating area has some interesting are farm artifacts, for my preferences to sit outside, weather permitting, I'm enjoying a cup of tea and a delicious Victoria sponge.If you are feeling less adventurous, you can drive and they have a large car park at the rear.Supposed to hear, also check out Worgan's farm shop too!
December 2023 by Sylvia B
Too many dogs now. Would be OK if the owners were all considerate to those without dogs! In the isles, round your legs etc.Some children are very wary of dogs. I like dogs..in their place.
November 2023 by Hayley Balch
Food is well overpriced service slow especially when staff members out number customersHot chocolate good though
November 2023 by john Hippisley
Delicious nutritious food served in a fun and relaxed atmosphere popular with morning dog walkers and ramblers. It's a great destination after a winter walk along Happy Valley as my dad used to call it from Bridge past the Pig Hotel and then onto Bishopsbourne and its associated authors like the Polish Joseph Conrad who lived in the house next to the church, or a visit to the Mermaid inn, by the old forge!Breakfast is table service with granary toast, there's an onsite farm shop as well as an artisan bakery too, as well as a dog groomer and a marble stone factory. The restaurant is a converted cow shed, something of a design classic, I'm assuming it's called Tadpole due to its proximity to the Nailbourne river that flows past the bottom of the field near the back of the farm!Bishopsbourne is a historic village located in Kent, England. It has a rich history dating back many centuries. While I can't provide information on specific inhabitants beyond my last knowledge update in January 2022, I can give you a general overview of its history.- Early History: Bishopsbourne's history can be traced back to Roman times when it was part of the region's extensive road network. The village's name is derived from "Bishop's Bourne," which indicates its connection to the local bishopric.- Medieval Period: In the medieval period, Bishopsbourne was a small agricultural settlement. The local church, St. Mary's, dates back to the 13th century and is a significant historical landmark.- Archbishop Thomas Becket: One of the most famous figures associated with Bishopsbourne is Archbishop Thomas Becket. He was the Archbishop of Canterbury and was murdered in Canterbury Cathedral in 1170. Becket had a residence in Bishopsbourne, and his presence left an indelible mark on the village's history.- Literary Connection: The famous author Joseph Conrad lived in Bishopsbourne in the late 19th century. He wrote some of his most notable works, including "The Secret Agent," while residing in the village.Bishopsbourne's history is closely tied to the broader history of Kent and the archbishops of Canterbury. It has seen various inhabitants and events that have contributed to its historical significance. If you're interested in specific famous inhabitants beyond 2022, you may want to consult more recent sources or local historical records.
