The Vintage Empire in Canterbury

Really nice hot scones and latte. Very friendly staff. Really cosy atmosphere. Will be going again.

beautiful old timey war themed tea room. tasty homemade cakes, local teas, coffee and food. lovely atmosphere.

Went there yesterday. Everything was amazing -the food was delicious, lovely people working there and the whole atmosphere was so nice and pleasant that we def want to come back again

Lovely place. Step back in time to a more relaxed way of life.

This place is absolutely unique and charming. We went there for some cake and a cup of tea. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere and decoration really lovely. Our cakes were delicious too 😊.

We randomly choose this place but it was great for breakfast and cake

Lovely place, really good food and a great cuppa!

A wonderful cup of tea and scone. Great decor and friendly staff

The service ,food and staff are amazing 👏

A lovely war time themed tea room. Very friendly staff, great service & reasonably priced food. The sandwiches were very fresh & delicious. Lovely little garden to relax in. Would definitely recommend!!!

A lovely first visit here with my sisters in a relaxed atmosphere in the courtyard garden. We enjoyed a cup of tea made the traditional way using loose leaf tea, teapot and tea strainer. A variety of teas on offer. We also tucked into a ploughman's lunch and home made sausage roll. All very delicious. We will definitely return.

Delicious food and drinks. Wonderful staff and great atmosphere!

Love an independent tea room and this place is just great. Lovely service, great food at a reasonable price. If I am back in Herne Bay I will pop back. Have already recommended this place to my friends just loved it

So cute, delicious Scones, the traditional English experience you want as a tourist

Absolute gem in Herne Bay, food was delicious and staff very accommodating. Amazing decor and atmosphere with the light music in the background. I had food in and also took a millionaire shortbread away which was also fabulous.

Heerlijke thee gedronken met een heerlijke engelse taart. Bediening erg vriendelijk en behulpzaam. Een theehuis met typisch engelse sfeer. Zeker een aanrader.

This is a real gem of a place and one you should definitely seek out when in Herne Bay. From the friendly service to the beautiful vintage decor and theming The Vintage Empire hits all the right notes. For tea lovers there's a great selection of teas from all over the world and a fabulous collection of cakes and scones for those with a sweet tooth. We had a cream tea apeice which with a warm scone and lashings of cream really hit the spot. Great little finishing touches from the tea cozies, ration cards on the tables and the background music all add to the fun. Nice little back garden which in the summer would be a lovely little sun trap. Dog friendly too!

Fabulous little place. Afternoon tea was delicious with a choice of sandwich filling. The atmosphere was friendly and cosy. Dog friendly too. Highly recommend.

Best cappo and mushrooms on toast. Lovely and can take the dog !

Lovely place. Good food and very friendly staff.

I recommend a visit to these tea room. It is like going back to the 1940's

Absolutely kind, pleasant, helpful staff .The lady even took a photo of my guests We had 4 Vera Lynn cream teas Just had to pay extra for cokes as girls didn't drink tea or coffee .

Great service with a smile, and good food to match

Always enjoy my visits here.. one of my favourite places to go.

Really love this place. Full of wonderful memories in their decor not to mention the fabulous food!

Great service, good food and value for money

We indulged in a Vera Lynn Tea (there were many other options) which was delicious! All served by very friendly staff in 1940s dresses. The sandwiches were made with beautifully fresh bread (choice of white or brown) and we had a choice of fillings. Mum had tuna and cucumber, my daughter had Brie and chutney, and I had egg mayo and cress. These came with tasty homemade scones, cream and jam, complete with fresh strawberry, and also a mini sponge cake and mini slice of chocolate and salted caramel cake. All served with refreshing Pluckley tea from a 'cosy' covered teapot (which was topped up with as much tea as we wanted) and pretty china cups. It was very relaxing as we listened to 1940s music, browsed some interesting war time and home front books and leaflets, and soaked up the atmosphere. A really lovely, cosy, and friendly tearoom.

Loved it. Friendly staff and good food and service in this independent cafe/tearoom. It was the highlight of the day.

Lovely experience, recommend Vera Lynn and Winston Churchill afternoon tea

Oh WOW. This cafe is amazing. Beautiful cakes and great coffee. Friendly and attentive staff

Beautiful little tea room with really quirky retro features. The loo is wallpapered with vintage newspapers which is fascinating. The garden was a great place to sit and the staff were so friendly it felt like visiting my granny 😊

This is such a wonderful place. The food and staff are absolutely fantastic

What a simply gorgeous place. Amazing little find. Thoroughly enjoyed my all but brief visit, and will certainly be back. Loved it. Tried posting photos of my gorgeous hot chocolate and scummy scone, but didn't seem to work. You'll have to trust me, guys - they were the most amazing!

Delicious tea. Soup of the day was hot and fresh. Egg mayo sandwich had a bit more mayo than I like but still delicious flavors and bread.

Nice place, old fahion decoration, suitable with a tearoom. Nice garden.

Fantastic afternoon tea wonderful friendly staff, will be back. We have been so many times, we have always had a wonderful experience here ❤️

Had a lovely lunch today, cheese on toast with a cup of tea. A pot of tea with a cup and saucer so quaint.

What a joyous find! Absolutely gorgeous tea shop. I sat in the garden and was given a bell to call for attention - it wasn't needed as the service was superb. I had a tuna sandwich and a pot of tea. The menu said 'Ration Menu' but there's no rationing here, fabulously fresh ingredients, generous filling and butter you could taste! I was offered cakes or scones so politely I felt dreadful to decline. I saw soup served in enamel 1940's style bowls, and fat scones arriving for cream teas with a strawberry garnish dusted with icing sugar - just gorgeous, why the hell did I say no?! The afternoon tea menu all sounds delicious. It was my first time in Herne Bay, but I'll be back for tea and scones as soon as I can.

Fantastic little WW2-themed tea room on Herne Bay high street. Simple but lovely fare on the "Rations menu". Well worth a visit. It gets busy at lunch but you can book a table if you know you're going to be arriving then.

Favourite place to take my elderly Mum & Dad

Absolutely stunning. Food is to die for. Staff are so friendly aswell.

I try to call them by type talk for the deaf. They said they don’t have time for this and hang up and ring again. Typetalk explain it for the deaf. They hang up. My wife goes there few times as now never again. Their lost.

Lovely little teashop with good food and service and a vintage 1940s ambience

Absolutely amazing as always so full up had an Vera Lynn definitely recommend the ladies are so polite and friendly love it there x

Stumbled upon this little gem this morning. Super pleasant staff, our food was lovely and it is so quaint with lots of little vintage items of interest. I didn't have any but they had a beautiful selection of cakes too. I did go with my toddler and her drink was served in a heavy glass, so bring your own drinking cup for little ones.

Wonderful place, great food and amazing staff. Loved it.

Just walking by popped in for a cuppa and cheese scone. Delicious and warmed through with chutney.

Really lovely little cafe that takes you back in time - highly recommend. The xmas menu was a nice touch and the standard dishes loaded with cakes and sandwiches.

The festive cream tea is fantastic! Home made scone with Christmas spices was delicious. And more were being baked because they'd all gone.

Great atmosphere of a 1940s cafe with memorabilia, fantastic and plentiful food and very good service!

First time in this location. Very friendly girl behind counter. Lovely tea and carrot cake. Great service. Well done.

We had the afternoon tea it was very good. Nice selection of teas. Get to choose your own sandwich filling. Lovely welcoming staff. Wartime theme and decor is great touch.

Strolling along looking for somewhere to get a bacon sandwich and cup of tea when we fell upon this great, quirky, one of a kind tea room. The staff where very friendly, the sandwich perfect and a good selection of different teas. It seems to be a time where coffee shops have taken over so being a tea drinker this place made my day. Only wish I could have stayed around to sample some of the great looking scones and cakes.

We took our granddaughter for lunch. and we all loved it! We've been before several times, but this is the first time since the last lockdown. We were so pleased to find that there is still such a friendly welcoming atmosphere, and the homecooked food is just as tasty. Although our first choice (giant scotch eggs) weren't available when we visited, our second choices were just as delicious. Our granddaughter had a lovely homemade sausage roll with salad (with a tasty 'after eight' hot chocolate drink) my husband had the magnificent ploughmans with salad, and I had a yummy cheese scone with salad and pickles, together with a comforting pot of Pluckley tea each. A relaxing eating experience, all at good prices, with 1940s background music, and friendly, cheerful and attentive staff. What more could you ask? We loved it.

Visited today for afternoon tea, absolutely beautiful, presented on a vintage tier stand, fresh soft sandwiches, tasty fillings, home made Victoria sponge, and perfect scones with jam and clotted cream. Lovely atmosphere with great staff. Will definitely return.

Good food, good service and all round nice place to be

40's Tearoom Perfection! The Churchill High Tea is amazing quality. Lovely, friendly staff, great period music and decor.

Very nice afternoon tea all staff very welcoming and friendly. Nice atmosphere all food excellent.

First visit to this café, very friendly welcome. We had Pluckley Tea and home made Cheese Scones. Great tea and delicious scones. Will definitely return.

I had a lovely lunch with the family when down from London. The food was delicious and the staff are super helpful and organised. I really enjoyed my time here.

Popped in for a cup of tea, stayed for lunch. Delicious food. We had the Vera Lynn cream tea and the cheese scone salad meal. Warm and welcoming staff. Must visit again.

My friend and I visited Herne Bay for the first time and we came across this gem. The staff were so friendly and helpful.. the cakes were to DIE for.. we loved the place so much we went back the next day for afternoon tea!! I would highly recommend this place if you are in the area or even if you aren't and you are looking for a unique place to have delicious food.

A fantastic little cafe, this was our third visit and the food and coffee have been consistently good. Lovely little garden to sit in on a nice day and dog friendly both inside the cafe and in the garden. It is now our go to cafe when we are in Herne Bay.

Very friendly, very helpful and very nice cakke 😘👍

We had lunch there today, we had Winton Churchill. It was fantastic so much to eat and very very nice,We're so full with lovely food,All I can say is, if you have not tried this little Tearoom you don't no what your missing out on, it well worth going to they have a garden to, There so friendly, we had a very nice time thank you lady's we well be coming again

Was recommended here from a friend who found this place the week before...its a gem..full of war time pieces from cookery books and ration books..even music playing in background was war time. Such a lovely ambience and food was lovely. Had cherry bakewell sponge..yummy

Honestly the most amazing experience. We went twice on our stay in Herne Bay!! The scones were the best I had ever tasted. Everything is homemade and fresh. The ladies are so helpful and lovely and the tea room is dog friendly which is a bonus! We can’t wait to come back. Xxx

Absolutely fantastic cafe. Great service and excellent menu, lots of lovely choices at good prices. Loved the decor. Can't wait to return .

What a fantastic little tea room hidden away on a busy high street. It was so good we visited twice during our stay. The little garden out back was a haven away from the bustle of the seafront. The staff couldn't have been more friendly and welcoming. Service was great, and the bell system for the garden meant you weren't forgotten sitting outside. The cakes and sandwiches were so fresh, and the children's 'evacuee's lunch' was delicious and very reasonably priced. The quaint 1940s decor made it an interesting place to stop for lunch. Worth a visit if passing by.

The Vintage is a really lovely little tea room in Herne Bay with a unique 1940’s theme. The food is always top notch and this visit was no exception. Like the food the staff are always pleasant and go out of their way to make your visit really great.

Lovely staff, the scones and jam are good. We had the Churchill tea and a Vera Lynn. The tea was lovely and hot, but a bit weak and tasteless. Must be the rationing! The advertised Scotch egg was about a quarter of a Scotch egg in reality, which I felt was a bit tight. The menu implies you get a whole one, which you don't. Sandwiches were lovely, but don't expect dainty little triangles! These are doorstep jobs, but the bread and fillings were good. It's 1940s themed, with music to match. No Snoop Dogg here! It's on the High Street, so you can watch Bay life go past, in all its glory! Been here a couple of times, and it's always good. More Scotch egg though, if you want 5 stars!!

Found this little treasure in Herne Bay and what a lovely place! The staff were really helpful and friendly and the food delicious - we ordered the ‘Vera Lynn’ cream tea - delicious sandwiches, Victoria sandwich cake followed by fruit scones with jam and clotted cream.... yum, yum, yum! REAL tea and ‘proper China’ also appeared. We were fortunate not to have to pre-book due to the time we arrived but if you go at lunchtime feel pre-booking a wise idea as you won’t want to miss out. My only sadness is that we found this gem on the last day of our hols....

Had a really yummy afternoon tea here. We hadn't booked and were loosing hope of finding somewhere and then found this gem! Delicious Vera Lynn afternoon tea, nice sandwiches, scones and also cake. Will be back again!

Delicious afternoon tea - loved the egg mayo, the scones and the cake. Really friendly staff and we had a lovely visit. See you again soon!

Lovely spot in HB for afternoon tea. The staff are very friendly, the food was delicious and the atmosphere is super cute. We sat in the back garden, dogs are welcome!

Superb quiche and delicious cake. Great menu for a new vegetarian. Well done ladies!

Great spot. Amazing afternoon tea and raspberry & white chocolate cake!

Staff and tea room lovely. Reasonably priced.well worth a visit. Followed by a walk along the promenade after all the naughty food

We came here for breakfast for my husbands birthday. We loved it. Great garden, food and service. Definitely recommend and we were sorry we didn't have enough time in Herne Bay to try afternoon tea!

Where is the first place to go after a pandemic? Why here of course! It is quaint and quirky with the friendliest staff around. Nothing is too much trouble. The menu is the right side of nostalgic with enough variety to keep everyone happy. The food tastes amazing!This tea room should be on your “must visit” list.

Thank god for places like this quaint, hidden gem of a tea room. No concerns with hygiene and all covid restrictions etc very well adhered too.Extremely pleasant staff happy, attentive and very informative.Food was excellent cheese scones to die for warm and just the right size. The best part for me was the decoration I actually felt I had travelled back in time. Love the themed menu options. Cakes taste fresh homemade and exactly what you need after a long day on the beach or walk by the sea. We will most definitely be returning sooner rather than later.

Excellent food!! excellent service!! Have been here twice and have enjoyed it soooo much. Will definitely be back!

Great vintage atmosphere, music and decor. Takes you back on time. Lovely food. Attentive service. Covid safe.

Lovely tea room in Herne Bay. Have visited lots over past few years and never disappointed. They do the most gorgeous scones and lovely creamy Mochas. Feel safe in there too in current climate.

We had a wonderful breakfast this morning, perfectly cooked eggs and beautifully presented. We also couldn’t leave without trying the cake which was a delicious as it looked. Thank you to the lovely ladies who looked after us.

The cafe felt rather like visiting a great-aunt who really wanted to spoil you. Right from going in, we were made to feel welcome. It's normally me who craves afternoon tea, but my husband ordered the Winston Churchill, which I thought was very original take on afternoon tea, while I opted for a cheese scone salad. The cheese scone was so good (no trace of the dreaded bicarb) I asked for a second one to use up the generous portion of butter. The salad was simple, like the ones of my childhood. My only criticism is that the tea was on the weak side, maybe a little less water in would solve the problem. Guests could always be given extra hot water if it was too strong for them. Loved the vintage china and the pretty garden outside, though we opted to sit indoors as we felt the COVID precautions were very good. I've still given 5 stars because the service was so good, really friendly. It was a little haven on an autumn day and would return next time we are in the area.

Deliciously light, warm scones. Lovely hot latte, but most of all very friendly, helpful and accommodating staff!

Popped in on the off chance for a bite to eat and was given a warm welcome including our dog. Felt very safe as using good Covid practice. Ate out in the little back garden in the sunshine. We had a ploughman's and a scotch egg ploughmans both with coffee. I asked for mine without the bread and butter but with some tuna mayo. They were very accommodating and it was not a problem for them. The ploughmans was freshly made with 3 good slices of cheddar, 2 slices of ham served with lettuce, tomato, cucumber swirls on top and a little pot of pickles and coleslaw. Just perfect! Thoroughly enjoyed it. The scotch egg ploughmans was equally delightful and the scotch egg was hand made that morning. Coffee was served in a cup with a saucer and tasted very nice. Definitely recommend this charming place as the staff are just really nice. Also when leaving I spied some very tasty looking hand made cakes, but did not have enough room to try one but maybe next time I visit. Hopefully soon. They also gave us very good directions back to the train station. Thanks ladies!

We had a delicious Vera Lynn afternoon tea! One of the best Victoria sponges I’ve ever had and lovely warm scones. We will definitely be back and recommend to anyone in the area.

Delicious ! Lovely owners and amazing afternoon tea.

A delightful step back to an era that faced adversity with the same strong spirit as the owner of The Vintage Empire Tearoom. The adjustments they have made to comply with current Government guidelines for COVID are efficient and clear. Unfortunately the formalities have taken away some of the magic of the shared experience amidst historical artefacts. We had a lovely lunch in the sunny garden area on Monday 14th September. We miss the cosy armchairs that were just by the window but in trust the more cosy feeling will return in the near future when safe to do so. Magnificent menu of traditional options at reasonable prices including a special arrangement for afternoon tea. Thank you to all the team working hard to maintain high level of service and thoughtful interaction with Customers.

Super place for coffee and food, lovely staff and quirky interior. My poached eggs were the best. Thank you

Fantastic decor and tasty food. We'll definitely come here again. :)

I came down for a visit with my mum and had my son with me. Had a camp coffee which bought back lovely memories of my childhood. Had cheese and tomato on toast. Lovely polite service. Really recommend.

Lovely friendly eating establishment. Good selection of meals and well presented. Must go ahead and try some other cake.

I had a cream tea bought for me for my birthday and we chose this venue due to the excellent reviews. It was not the best cream tea I have had but it was very nice. Highlights were the excellent sandwich, although you do choose just one type, a very large and very delicious scone with very tasty jam and the choice of teas. I had the blue lady which was lovely and very unusual if you like a fragranced black tea. The Vera Lynn also came with a slice of victoria sandwich - although it was tasty it was very slim and the Winston Churchill with a mini pork pie and a small slice of scotch egg. At the end of the day you definitely do not go home hungry as both the sandwich and the scone were huge. The vintage china is lovely, the garden is really a back yard but the experience was good and I would go back.

Lovely place excellent covid protocol to e.

This is the second time we have visited this small café in Herne Bay in two years . The first time the service and food was excellent . This time the service was just as good , the food was good and the cakes that are there are to die for . The staff are very good and very pleasant . If we get the chance we will go there again .

Went there yesterday and they could not have been more friendly. I didn’t want jam with my scone, so I wasn’t charged the full price, even though I expected too.

6 adults and one toddler went there today for afternoon tea. We booked which was handy as they were quite busy but table was ready for us. High chair offered for little one but she didn’t need it. Staff there were brilliant, really good with the little one and friendly and professional. Food was great, never ending tea pot and nothing too much trouble. Would definitely recommend