Reviews

Overall Total Score
2.4 out of 5
Acceptable | 50 reviews

What Grace King doesn't like about Porthole Cafe:
I had the worst breakfast ever at this restaurant! I didn't realize that it was meat substitutes until after I ordered. I gave it a star because A) I couldn't rate it any lower and B) the eggs were good and the staff was friendly and helpful. The hash browns were greasy and the turkey rashers were terrible. Overall, a waste of money. View all feedback. What Carmen Palmer likes about Porthole Cafe:
The Porthole café is a simple, but clean and welcoming restaurant. I went with my son and he enjoyed the full English breakfast, particularly noting that the chicken sausages were better than some pork sausages he had tried before. I opted for the Indian breakfast, which was delicious. I definitely plan on returning to this café again in the future. View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

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2.6 ★ from 10 reviews
Carmen
29.01.2022 - 13:18

The Porthole café is a simple, but clean and welcoming restaurant. I went with my son and he enjoyed the full English breakfast, particularly noting that the ch...

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Grace
29.01.2022 - 13:18

I had the worst breakfast ever at this restaurant! I didn't realize that it was meat substitutes until after I ordered. I gave it a star because A) I couldn't r...

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Zach
29.01.2022 - 13:18

I wish I could give this restaurant a lower rating. If only we had read the reviews beforehand. It's nothing like the original cafe. Who serves a full breakfast...

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Sally
29.01.2022 - 13:18

Only tried Mocha, which was not bad and the service was welcoming and quick. Not a lot of space though so had to sit next to stranger.

Rowena
29.01.2022 - 13:18

Recently taken over by a new owner. Money has been spent refurbishing to a reasonable standard. They still do breakfasts although pork products no longer featur...

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The Porthole cafe offers a welcoming and clean atmosphere, recently refurbished by the new owner. While no longer serving pork, the breakfasts are enjoyable according to many visitors. The friendly staff, delicious ice creams, and milkshakes are highlights of the experience. Some have found fault with the choice of meat substitutes and the lack of bacon in the English breakfast. However, the Indian breakfast is singled out as particularly tasty. Overall, it seems that The Porthole cafe, despite undergoing changes, is still worth a visit for a satisfying meal in a pleasant setting.

Tripadvisor
2.4 ★ from 22 reviews
Gastroranking-uk
2.5 ★ from 18 reviews

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