The Bay Tree Cafe & Traditional Tea Room

4.3 ( 136 reviews )
Checking... 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM See Hours
£1–10
44 High St, Heathfield TN21 8HS, United Kingdom
+44 1435 865922

The Bay Tree Cafe & Traditional Tea Room, nestled in the heart of Heathfield, is rapidly becoming a beloved spot among locals and visitors alike. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, this charming coffee shop offers a delightful array of food and beverages that cater to all tastes. From delicious breakfasts and hearty sandwiches to mouth-watering baked potatoes and exquisite milkshakes, customers have noted the quality of the dishes is consistently impressive.

Patrons like Matt and Joanna M celebrate not only the delectable food but also the friendly ambiance created by the dedicated owners. The impressive coffee and “the best ever chips” have left a lasting impression, highlighting the cafe’s commitment to providing a memorable dining experience. Tanya's praise for the food's deliciousness echoes through reviews, suggesting that each visit is a feast for the senses. Charlie Rose points out the laid-back vibe, where breakfast is served even after 2 p.m., demonstrating flexibility that many appreciate.

While minor critiques, such as sticky tables, occasionally arise, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. With a fair pricing structure and a dedicated menu variety, The Bay Tree Cafe & Traditional Tea Room is quickly establishing itself as a must-visit culinary gem.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • 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 coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu

Reviews For The Bay Tree Cafe & Traditional Tea Room

Matt
Jun 11,2025
I've been here twice now and the breakfasts are delicious. Beautiful coffee and really friendly couple who run the place. Great experience and can't wait to use it again regularly when we move to Heathfield soon
Tanya Izon
Jun 11,2025
I think this might now be the best ever chips I've had. The food here is delicious!!!
Deborah Tyson
May 29,2025
Lovely place to go for a variety of food, sandwiches, baked potatoes, soup, smoothies, coffee, etc. Nice and bright and airy, friendly staff.
Joanna M
May 25,2025
Honestly the best place I've ever eaten. The food is lovely and I feel very comfortable here. Food, service, milkshakes, coffee..everything is always perfect and the prices are fair. We go almost every day now. Just a great little cafe.
Charlie Rose
May 16,2025
Always wonderful when you walk into a small cafe and they can still do breakfast after 2 p.m.. really nicely cooked, plenty of butter on the side. Great laid-back atmosphere. Really good variety on the menu. Only criticism, the table was quite sticky, and only white sugar. However it was after 2pm on a busy day.
Christopher Johns
May 12,2025
Brilliant breakfast, great service. Super clean and bright atmosphere. I will definitely go again. Perfect start to my day
Hazel
May 8,2025
We booked for Sunday lunch for 6 people. Many dietary requirements in our group, notified in advance, and all were catered for with no problems at all. Really accommodating. Thanks Heather and Laurence.
clive Forward
Apr 8,2025
This place is a gem! We only ended up going in for a quick snack as the first cafe we went into had no sandwiches so we had run out of options. We ordered prawn bagget and coffee. It was a bit of a wait but we didnt realise what we were waiting for! First my coffee was lovely and the wifes tea was good as well. When the food arrived we both considered it the best prawn bagget we had had! The bread was warm the filling was creamy and plentiful. We were not expecting home made frys salad with dressing and a dipp all we think home made. The service was polite and efficient. ......price was reasonable. Now this is only a cafe, it could do with a 'womans touch ' and that's a shame as it could be decorated so nicely....this being said TRY THE FOOD it's worth it!

Add a Review

Quality
Location
Price
Space
Service

Location

Appreciated by Others

Baires Grill - Coral Gables
(860 review)
Baires Grill - Coral Gables
  • 180 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134, United States
Argentinian restaurant
+1 786-409-5121
Hubba Hubba Smokehouse
(638 review)
Hubba Hubba Smokehouse
  • 2724 Greenville Hwy, Flat Rock, NC 28731, United States
Barbecue restaurant
+1 828-694-3551
Hef's Hut Bar and Grill
(133 review)
Hef's Hut Bar and Grill
  • 414 County Rd 517, Vernon Township, NJ 07462, United States
restaurant
+1 845-717-9780
Maggie's
(1015 review)
Maggie's
  • 300 E Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO 80813, United States
American restaurant
+1 719-689-2812
Daily Provisions - Upper West Side
(620 review)
Daily Provisions - Upper West Side
  • 375 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024, United States
Restaurant
+1 646-747-8612
The Coffee Bothy
(850 review)
The Coffee Bothy
  • Harrapool, Broadford, Isle of Skye IV49 9AE, United Kingdom
coffee shop
Villa du Souvlaki
(642 review)
Villa du Souvlaki
  • 5347 Sherbrooke St W, Montreal, Quebec H4A 1V2, Canada
greek restaurant
+1 514-489-2039
Anza's Pizza
(321 review)
Anza's Pizza
  • 616 E Market St, York, PA 17403, United States
pizza restaurant
+1 717-843-3747
Wet Willie's
(981 review)
Wet Willie's
  • 20 Jefferson St, Savannah, GA 31401, United States
restaurant
+1 912-235-5651
RH Social
(207 review)
RH Social
  • 6870 N Rochester Rd, Rochester, MI 48306, United States
American restaurant
+1 248-759-4858