Fortes Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour

4.4 ( 901 reviews )
Checking... 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM See Hours
£10–20
2-3 Pier St, Burnham-on-Sea TA8 1BT, United Kingdom
+44 1278 782651
Fortes Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour, nestled at 2-3 Pier St, Burnham-on-Sea, offers a delightful throwback to traditional family dining. Patrons rave about the nostalgic menu that features hearty dishes reminiscent of home-cooked meals. James Townsend emphasizes the importance of arriving early, as the mouth-watering options tend to sell out quickly. The ambience is welcoming, ideal for families, and the outdoor seating allows guests to enjoy seafront views while indulging in their meals. The café excels in desserts and ice creams, with Charlie Carey praising the impressive selection of over ten flavors for sundaes and the nostalgic Knickerbocker Glories served with charming personal touches. Value for money is another highlight, as Nick Stevenson points out: a meal for two adults and two children, including drinks, comes in under £45. This affordability paired with generous portion sizes, friendly staff, and a vibrant atmosphere makes Fortes a must-visit. Whether you opt for a classic steak baguette like Dave Childs or adventurous ice cream combinations, every visit promises delightful culinary experiences that evoke warmth and nostalgia. A true gem in Burnham-on-Sea!

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great tea selection
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Doesn't accept reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Paid street parking
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Fortes Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour

James Townsend
May 9,2025
Old skool family dishes like mum use to make.. Get In early or your favourite meals might be sold out. They have a wide range of desserts and ice creams.. Tea coffee and Cold drinks available. Located close to the seafront and if your lucky enough to get a outside seat you can sit and watch the world go by.
nick stevenson
May 7,2025
Lovely place could of easily missed this and ended in weatherspoons luckily we didn't, great food good quality products ,great portion sizes and really friendly staff . Two adults and two children main meals and drinks for all under 45 pounds really good value
Charlie Carey
May 2,2025
Yummy yummy yummy! We went for a birthday surprise and it was like stepping back in time but in a great way! Knickerbocker Glories and Sundaes were amazing, made right in front of our eyes! You could choose from approx 10 flavours of ice cream, so you could mix and match in your sundaes. My daughter had a waffle cone which had chocolate edging and sprinkles and was offered sauces, topping and a cute little flag at no extra cost. We went on a Saturday and the atmosphere was great. Very reasonably priced, looking forward to coming back again. Ps... You order at the till. It's not sit down service.
Joanne Sewell (Jo)
Apr 30,2025
Lovely place to eat, highly recommend. Great service, great menu.
Dave Childs
Apr 24,2025
Always visit Fortes when going to Burnham, staff always friendly and choice is large. Went for Steak Baguette today and all was very good.
Rod Kennedy
Apr 14,2025
This place is amazing! Certainly not the flashiest places, but the service and the food (specifically the breakfasts) easily make this our go to venue. Staff are always warm and friendly. Go on, treat yourself to a big breakfast!
Charlie jay Evans
Apr 3,2025
Went here last week was on a week break at haven asked someone outside were the best Sunday dinner were and was told to go in fortes and we are so glad we did the best Sunday dinner we've all had in a long time eating out the food was amazing the portions were Hugh staff was lovely there was 9 of us a lovely couple kindly offered to move so we could have the q tables 2gether the man (big built guy with tattoos) was lovely he got us more stuffing as we isn't have it on 2 of the dinners and he kindly said we could have a bit of all 3 of the meats on offer for same price. Food was beautiful would defo go back again 100% my grandson even had a ice cream and my son in law had a lovely big ice cream Sunday
Clare Cox
Mar 15,2025
Great restaurant, great food and quick service. Ordered the ham, egg and chips and cottage pie. Didn't take long for the food to arrive. Good amount of food for the price

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