About Us
The Umbrella Cafe is a community cafe for everybody. We’re human friendly, all ages and sizes. We are under The Umbrella Centre, Whitstable’s community Centre, who run a huge programme of workshops and classes, and have big and small rooms available to hire. We run not-for-profit and commit to give back to the Centre.
We do coffee, teas, and other drinks. Amazing things on toast are available all day, and bigger home-cooked lunches. Of course, there will always be cake. If you don’t, won’t or can’t do gluten, dairy or eggs you’ll be happy here. If meat is your thing we always have bacon huffkins and a bigger lunch option.
We’ve got cosy spaces, quiet spaces (with free wifi) and space to chat. We like to think we’re one of the friendliest cafes in Whitstable – come with your friends and sit around or come on your own and chat to us!
We’re looking forward to seeing you soon,
Caroline, Jenny and Jo
Find us on…
Welcome
Winter opening hours
| Monday | 0830 – 1700 |
| Tuesday | 0830 – 1700 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 0830 – 1700 |
| Friday | 0830 – 1700 |
| Saturday | 1000 – 1700 |
| Sunday (if not being hired) | 1000 – 1500 |
Closed Wednesdays
The Food Bank’s Soup Cellar is 1200-1400 on a Wednesday.
Come in for a chat, advice and free homemade soup.
Community Space Sundays – We are available to hire!
Use our space for your event, party, workshop or meeting. We can provide the space, staff and food.
Find Us
You’ll find us underneath the Umbrella Centre on Oxford Street, Whitstable, CT5 1DD. Enter through the main yellow door via the foyer, or through the garden.
The Umbrella Café
Rear of Whitstable Umbrella Centre,
Oxford St,
Whitstable,
CT5 1DE
Why not Take Away?
If you call or text us beforehand and specify a time, we can have it ready for you to pick up.
