A Coffee-and-Cake Crawl in Margate

Margate has a range of cafes serving specialty coffee and cakes. The town's coffee scene is varied, with different cafes offering distinct experiences.

1. Curve Coffee

Curve Coffee is a specialty coffee shop and general store run by Curve Roasters. The cafe serves single-origin espresso, batch brew and pour-over alongside pastries and cakes. Curve Roasters roasts its own coffee in-house at a separate site between Margate and Broadstairs.

2. Big Shot

Big Shot is a seafront cafe and diner with indoor, outdoor and basement seating. The cafe serves We Are Here coffee. The menu includes all-day breakfasts, grilled cheese and bottomless brunch with cocktails.

3. Giant Coffee

Giant Coffee is a small grab-and-go specialty coffee spot in the Old Town. The cafe has a fully plant-based kitchen and serves espresso and filter using Regenerative Organic Certified beans, plus pastries, sausage rolls and cookies.

4. Mala Kaffe

Mala Kaffe is a Scandinavian-inspired cafe on the Harbour Arm stone pier. The cafe serves Curve Roasters coffee, Swedish baked goods and cheese toasties. Mala Kaffe is known for its cinnamon buns and harbour views.

5. Doubloons

Doubloons is an independent cafe run by Michaela Christofi and Britton Logan. The cafe makes its own syrups, cakes and cookies from scratch. The menu leans towards inventive iced and signature coffee drinks.

6. Forts Cafe

Forts Cafe is a seaside cafe on the cliff top in Cliftonville. The cafe serves specialty coffee and brunch with Middle Eastern and Asian influences. The house espresso is Origin's Tastyboi, with a rotating guest roaster selection. Forts Cafe uses Origin Coffee.

The cafes in Margate offer a range of coffee and cakes to try. Each cafe has its own unique character and offerings.

Common questions

What type of coffee does Curve Coffee serve?

Curve Coffee serves single-origin espresso, batch brew and pour-over.

Where is Giant Coffee located?

Giant Coffee is located in the Old Town.

What is the house espresso at Forts Cafe?

The house espresso at Forts Cafe is Origin's Tastyboi.