The Bears Trading Company

We popped in with our dog on Sunday and had a lovely time. This is a really cute cafe. Food was lovely, it's great that it's so dog friendly and the service was excellent, thanks!

– A Warm Welcome and Excellent Food Every Time. The Bear’s Trading Company is an absolute gem in Tankerton — a cosy, welcoming spot that consistently delivers on both service and food. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with genuine warmth by staff who are friendly, attentive, and clearly take pride in what they do. The menu is thoughtful and well-executed, offering a great mix of fresh, locally sourced options. Whether you’re stopping in for a full breakfast, a light lunch, or just a quality coffee and cake, everything is beautifully presented and full of flavour. On our most recent visit, everything arrived promptly and tasted fantastic. The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, with stylish touches that give the place a charming character — perfect for catching up with friends, a casual date, or a quiet solo break with a good book. Highly recommend for anyone in or visiting the Whitstable/Tankerton area. The Bear’s Trading Company gets it right on all fronts — great food, exceptional service, and a lovely coastal vibe. We’ll definitely be back!

Visited for the first time today, high tea for my sisters birthday. What an amazing place! Really good little find, the food was amazing & there was so much of it! Real value for money, we had to bring leftovers away in doggy bags! Staff really attentive & funny with good jokes! Decor is great too! Thanks for a great afternoon!

Had a lovely afternoon tea with my daughters, plenty of food and friendly atmosphere. Would highly recommend it.

Delightful, quirky and delicious stop on our afternoon stroll.

Been here a few times. Sometimes just to pass by for coffee or cake, sometimes to eat in. Customer service is super friendly and accommodating. Menu has all the enjoyable food you would want when down at the beach.

2nd time we visited and will definitely return soon. Had tea and scones this time and absolutely loved it. Warm freshly made scones with butter cream and jam and a large pot of tea and top up hot water. There is a lovely garden area to sit in as well. Staff are all great, friendly and welcoming. They can't round up the bill for tips so I have to remember to bring some change in future for tips. Well done Darren & Peter great little establishment and look forward to returning soon

It was a great taste experience. Well mixed sweet and spicy pieces . You need an empty stomach - don't eat breakfast before. The staff is very kind with a lot of humour. Worth each penny we had spent . ...