# Mermaid Cafe, Folkestone — Reviews & Opening Hours > Mermaid Cafe — Cafe in Folkestone with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 3.9/5 from 257 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/folkestone/restaurants/mermaid-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # Mermaid Cafe Mermaid Restaurant Lower Sandgate Road, Folkestone [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17362606981201892929&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Mermaid Cafe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/102167441566175458023) **In short:** Mermaid Cafe is a cafe in Folkestone, rated 3.9 out of 5 from 257 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Mermaid Cafe Mermaid Cafe sits on Lower Sandgate Road in Folkestone. The menu centres on toasties, jacket potatoes and hotdogs. It holds a five-star food hygiene rating. The cafe welcomes children and groups. Reviews are mixed: some note the friendly service and food quality, whilst others report inconsistent preparation and slow service. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Mermaid Cafe's own website](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mermaids-Cafe-Bar/155200837835137?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 1:00 – 5:00 PM **Tuesday** Closed **Wednesday** Closed **Thursday** 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Friday** 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Saturday** 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM **Sunday** 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM ## What's nearby - Folkestone Beach Stone Circle next door - Adventure Playground next door - Zig Zag Path 200m away - Mermaid Beach 350m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this cafe offers delicious toasties, jacket potatoes, and hotdogs, with an exceptional atmosphere and friendly staff. Other reviews mention food can be poorly prepared and service can be inefficient. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 3.9 / 5 (257 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Folkestone Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/376006). [More restaurants in Folkestone](https://staycation.co.uk/folkestone/restaurants) ★ 3.9 (257 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [Visit official website](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mermaids-Cafe-Bar/155200837835137?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [07947 673392](tel:07947673392) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Folkestone **Plus Code** 9F3335F9+JV ### 🏨 Places to stay near Folkestone Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DFolkestone%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/folkestone/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/folkestone/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Mermaid Cafe? Mermaid Cafe is open Mon 1pm–5pm; Tue–Wed closed; Thu–Sun 10:30am–5pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Mermaid Cafe any good? Mermaid Cafe is rated 3.9 out of 5 from 257 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Mermaid Cafe good for children? Yes, Mermaid Cafe is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact Mermaid Cafe? 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