The Vintage Empire
104 High Street, CT6 5LE - Herne Bay
·£1–20
British
Cafe
Menu - Popular Dishes
Vera Lynne Afternoon Tea and Winston Churchill Afternoon Tea
Victoria Sponge
Ploughman's Lunch
Cappuccino
Egg Mayo Sandwich
White Chocolate Cake
Herby Mushrooms with Poached Egg on Toast
Scotch Egg Special
Fruit Scone with Cream and Jam
Quiche
Hot Chocolate
Flower Tea
Mozzarella & Pesto Toastie
Festive Cinnamon Scone Cream Tea
Homemade Scotch Egg
Hurrah for the King George Breakfast
Latte and Apple Juice
Pancakes and Bacon
Cream Tea and Sandwich
Caramel Shortbread
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Outdoor seating
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Reservations
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Casual
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Cozy
👍 Recommended by 20 people
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Contact Information
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Phone:
+44 1227 360258
🌐 Website:
https://www.facebook.com/473815662696139
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Address:
104 High Street, Herne Bay
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Google Reviews (10)
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!!!
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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.
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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
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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.
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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!
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Fabulous little place. Afternoon tea was delicious with a choice of sandwich filling. The atmosphere was friendly and cosy. Dog friendly too. Highly recommend.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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