Zest - Hoopers - Tunbridge Wells

‘Zest’ is the perfect name for this fresh, bright and airy Café. The comfortable minimalist feel is one that shows off the class of the department store but allows a break from being hemmed in on all sides by clothes (and some of their downright scary prices!). The décor, with its bric-a-brac (stylish chic bric-a-brac mind!) nailed to the walls, gives the idea of the way stylish home magazines would have us believe every modern home should look. Zest’s citrus name is can be seen all around in the lime green that can one can spot from the napkins and sofa cushions to the café logo on the wall and its even a lime green hatstand. It must be all the white painted crates and mini topiaries that give the place a ‘white picket fence’ feel .

The easy listening music and rooftop views make this a very peaceful place and perfect for lots of different types of customer. Though sitting here in the quiet of a late Saturday afternoon I can’t quite see it being a children’s place, even though the entrance is right next to the kids section. I suppose, earlier in the day, on a busy shopping day, the atmosphere would be different.

The tea is reasonably priced and comes in good portions (two cup pots) and can be accompanied by a varying array of delicious looking cakes and pastries and some great looking hot food too.

This wide open café with its modern home atmosphere is lovely and the perfect place for a snack break to calm and rejuvenate. 

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Address: 1-12 Mt Plesant Rd, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1QT