Tarka's Café

Tarka's Café is a delightful gem nestled in Baythorne End, Halstead, offering a unique blend of quality food and friendly service. Customer reviews consistently highlight the café's welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff, creating a comfortable spot to relax. The menu is diverse yet focused, featuring an array of pizzas such as the Baythorne Banger and Hot Pepperoni, alongside satisfying deli items like the Cheddar and Leek Roll and the acclaimed Buddha bowl, which one customer described as "amazing." Desserts also shine here; Maria Barina raved about the best brownie she had ever tasted, while others appreciated the variety of cakes and vegan options available. The café’s connection to local producers is evident with offerings of Breckland Orchard Posh Pops and Folkington's Juices, enhancing the experience with high-quality beverages. The café's location, alongside a farm shop and garden centre, makes it an ideal stop for travelers. While the menu may be somewhat limited, everything is executed with care, ensuring high satisfaction with each dish. Overall, Tarka's Café stands out not just for its delicious food but also for its inviting vibe and community-oriented spirit. Whether stopping for a quick coffee or a leisurely lunch, it promises a warm welcome and memorable dining experience.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Has outdoor seating
- On-site services available
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- No delivery
Highlights
- Serves great coffee
- Serves great dessert
- Has great tea selection
Popular for
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Serves healthy options
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves vegan dishes
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Serves wine
Dining options
- Serves breakfast
- Serves brunch
- Serves lunch
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
Amenities
- Has toilet
- Has Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs available
- Has kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed

Dori

May 23,2025

Had the buddha bowl, was amazing. Double espresso also wonderful, so difficult to get a decent coffee in this country. Staff great, friendly, helpful and service quick. Lovely pace to visit

John Kemp

May 23,2025

Excellent cafe with very friendly and helpful service from the staff. We had four really nice sandwiches for lunch which were all great. My Cheddar and Chutney was delicious! Only very minor criticism was that the chips were a bit over salted for my taste but I appreciate that's a personal thing. There is a farm shop, antique shop, wine shop and garden centre on the same site making this a good place to break up a journey. We will definitely return next time we're passing.

Maria Barina

May 14,2025

Best brownie I've ever had! Really nice place. Dog friendly. There's plenty of space to park. The staff are very friendly. Lots of different cakes on offer. Vegan options available.

paul noone

Apr 26,2025

Went here with my mother. Busy and a nice vibe. Had a breakfast and my mum had a tea cake. Good came quickly despite being busy. Really good quality. Staff very good and polite

Jonny Simmonds

Apr 23,2025

Great little cafe in an interesting collection of buildings. Reasonably priced with quick table service. Somewhat limited menu, but all done to a high quality and with lovely sourced ingredients.

hazheat

Mar 2,2025

Exceptionally friendly, with exceptionally tasty food. Big breakfast a feast of quality ingredients (sausages and bacon from butchers next door) and if you want cakes or pastry, similar treats from the adjacent bakery. Quiet earlier in the morning. On some prior visits they’ve been very busy, but never too long to wait, or wander around the other Baythorne shops for a while.

Paul Younger

Feb 27,2025

Excellent cafe. Good selection of food and drinks. Can get very busy but very well run. Well worth a visit.

Teresa Cronin

Feb 26,2025

Going to Tarka's is a delight. The cakes are delicious, the coffee is excellent, and the sausage rolls are second to none. You are always sure of a welcome.

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