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A Taste of Elegance

Taste of Tradition

Step into The Bow Window Café in Lenham and enjoy a cosy, welcoming atmosphere. We serve hearty breakfasts, fresh lunches, homemade cakes and seasonal specials. Pair your meal with barista coffee or our signature hot chocolate for a truly comforting experience - and yes, dogs are welcome too!

Menu



Breakfast & Brunch

Begin your day with something fresh and delicious. Indulge in our all-day breakfast and brunch menu, thoughtfully prepared. (Gluten-free options available on request)




The Big Breakfast

Smoked bacon, Kentish Cumberland sausage, scrambled free range eggs, roasted mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, baked beans and toast

£12.50



The Veggie Breakfast

Vegan sausage, scrambled free range eggs, roasted mushrooms, roasted tomatoes, grilled halloumi, baked beans and toast

£12.50



Eggs on toast

Free range eggs (poached or scrambled), on fresh-cut toast

£6.50



Eggs Benedict

Free range poached eggs, English muffin, ham or bacon and hollandaise

£11.50



Egg Royale

Free range poached eggs, English muffin, smoked salmon and hollandaise

£12.50



The Breakfast Panini

Smoked bacon, Kentish Cumberland sausage, mature cheddar cheese on a toasted panino with a side of roasted tomatoes

£8.95



Super porridge

Coconut, date and maple porridge with banana and super seeds

£7.50



American style pancakes

Pancakes with butter and maple syrup

£7.50

pancake

Crispy bacon

£2.00



A Little Something Extra...

Perfect additions to your breakfast or lunch — available only as add-ons.




Per add-on

Smoked bacon, Kentish Cumberland sausage, hash brown, poached egg, roasted mushrooms, roasted tomatoes

£2.50



Per add-on

Smoked salmon, vegan sausage, grilled halloumi

£3.00




Light Bites

Freshly prepared and available all day — perfect for a quick bite or a lighter option.




Toast with butter and preserves

Fresh-cut loaf (white or granary), sourdough or gluten-free

£4.25

extra

Extra slice

£1.00


Fresh-baked pastries

All-Butter croissant, almond croissant, pain au raisin, vegan croissant

£4.00



Doorstop Bacon or Sausage Sandwich

Smoked bacon or Kentish Cumberland sausage on fresh-cut bread with ketchup, brown sauce, English mustard or caramelised onion chutney

£7.50

sausage

Extra Sausage or Bacon

£2.00


Cheese on toast

Fresh-cut bread (white or granary) toasted with mature cheddar cheese and a side of roasted tomatoes

£6.50



Smoked salmon bagel

Toasted bagel with smoked salmon, cream cheese & chives

£8.95




Lunch

Wholesome and satisfying, served all day with fresh ingredients and a touch of comfort.




Fresh-cut sandwiches

All served with crisps and baby leaf salad

Bacon, brie & caramelised onion chutney

£9.95


Smoked salmon, cream cheese & chives

£8.95


BLT: Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato & Mayo

£8.95


Prawns Marie Rose with lemon & pepper

£9.95


Tuna, mayo & spring onion

£8.95


Grilled halloumi, roasted peppers, plum

£8.95


Ham, cheese & chutney

£8.95



Toasties and toasted paninis

All served with crisps and baby leaf salad

Bacon, brie & caramelised onion chutney

£9.50


Caprese: tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil

£9.50


Tuna melt: tuna, spring onion & cheddar

£9.50


Ham, cheese & chutney

£9.50



Jacket potatoes

All served with homemade coleslaw & salad (Additional toppings +£1.00)

Beans

£8.95


Cheese

£8.95


Prawns Marie Rose with lemon & pepper

£9.95


Tuna, mayo & spring onion

£8.95




Sweets and Cakes

The perfect treat to enjoy with your favourite drink served all day




Home-made cakes and desserts

Please see our front bar and cabinet for todays selection

£4.50



Fruit or Plain Scone

Served with jam and butter

£3.95

cream

Clotted cream

£0.75


Cheese Scone

Warm and savoury, served with butter

£3.95



Fruit Tart

Apple or lemon tart with a delicate pastry base

£3.50



Chocolate Fudge Brownie

Rich and indulgent home-made Chocolate Brownie

£3.95



Salted Caramel Brownie

Home-made Chocolate Brownie with a caramel twist

£3.95




Hot Drinks

Warm, comforting and available all day — perfect for any moment.




Coffee

Herbert Ward Kent roasted coffee. All available in decaf. Skimmed or full cream milk available.

Espresso, Americano

£3.00


Flat white

£3.50


Cappuccino, Latte, Mocha

£3.95

cofee

Oat or Soy milk

£0.50

Syrup: Caramel or Salted Caramel

£0.40

Syrup: Hazelnut or Vanilla

£0.40


Teas

All served with a teapot and cup for one

English breakfast (available in decaf),

£3.00


Earl grey

£3.00


Green tea

£3.00


Lemon & Ginger

£3.00


Peppermint

£3.00



Hot Chocolate

Made with smooth Marimba melted chocolate for a luxuriously rich taste

Hot Chocolate melt

£4.25

hot chocolate

Marshmallows

£0.40

Whipped cream

£0.40



Tea specials

Please note: only The Bow Afternoon Tea requires a booking in advance




Cream Tea

Fruit or plain scone, served warm with jam, butter or Dorset clotted cream and a pot of tea

£7.25



Cheese Tea

Cheese scone, caramelised onion chutney, cream cheese and a pot of tea

£7.25



The Bow Afternoon Tea (Per Person)

Deluxe Afternoon Tea includes: Gourmet finger sandwiches & pastries. Fruit scones, Dorset clotted cream & artisanal preserves. Luxury petit fours & homemade cakes. Two rounds of tea, coffee or hot chocolate.

£29.95

gf

Gluten Free

£5.00



Cold Drinks

Refreshing and served all day — the perfect pick-me-up




Fentimans

Choose from Rose Lemonade, Vintage Lemonade or Ginger Beer

£3.50



Sprite, Coke zero, Coke, Diet coke (Can)

£3.00



Still mineral water

£2.50



Sparkling mineral water

£2.50



Orange or Apple juice

£2.95



Small Apple and Orange juice carton

£1.95




Mr Fitzpatrick's Vintage Cordials

Refreshing and bursting with flavour, served over ice and available still or sparkling




Elderflower & Apple

Delicate and crisp with a floral finish

£5.00



Sour Cherry, Red Grape & Hibiscus

Bold, fruity, and perfectly balanced

£5.00



Rhubarb & Rosehip

A vibrant twist of sweet and tart

£5.00



Cream Soda

A nostalgic classic with a smooth, creamy taste

£5.00




Smoothies

Bursting with flavour and made with real fruit — the perfect refreshing boost any time of day




Pineapple Sunset

Pineapple, passionfruit & mango for a taste of the tropics

£5.00



Berry Burst

Raspberry, blackberry & strawberry, sweet and tangy

£5.00



Green Reviver

Mango, kale, spinach & apple for a refreshing energy kick

£5.00



Super smoothie

Banana, blueberry, strawberry, raspberry & chia packed with all kinds of goodness

£5.00



Coconut Crush

Pineapple, coconut milk & a tropical twist of creaminess

£5.00




Shakes

Thick, creamy, and irresistibly smooth — our classic shakes are blended to perfection for the ultimate sweet treat




Cookies & Cream

A rich blend of smooth cream and crunchy cookie goodness

£5.00



Banana Blast

Sweet, creamy banana for a nostalgic classic

£5.00



Strawberry Whip

Fresh and fruity Strawbery with a silky, whipped finish

£5.00



Toffee Fudge

Buttery toffee and fudge swirled into creamy indulgence

£5.00



Choco Chip

A chocolate biscuit lover’s dream

£5.00



Biscoff Bliss

Caramelised biscuit and velvety cream for pure delight

£5.00



Classic Vanilla

Simple, smooth, and timelessly delicious

£5.00


Journey

Our Story

At The Bow Window Café, we offer a warm and welcoming tea room experience in the heart of Lenham. Known for our homemade cakes and freshly prepared dishes, we’ve created a cosy space where you can relax and enjoy delicious food any time of day.

From hearty breakfasts to light lunches and sweet treats, every plate is made with care. Pair it with one of our irresistible drinks and make every visit feel special.

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Reservations can be made through a quick phone call or email during our opening hours.

We look forward to seeing you!

Our opening hours:

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9:00 - 16:00 

       

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The Square, Lenham, Maidstone ME17 2PG

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