Fish & Chips
Hand-battered cod, haddock, plaice, scampi & grilled sea bass, with garden peas & homemade tartare. Served from midday
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Serving Felixstowe Ferry since 1953 | 🐾 Dog friendly · 🌊 Outdoor terrace · 🎵 1950s diner
Fresh Fish & Chips
Hand-battered to order: cod, haddock, plaice & scampi
River Deben Views
Terrace overlooking the estuary & sailing boats
1950s Diner
Jukebox, vinyl records & retro American-diner charm
Dog Friendly
Four-legged visitors always welcome
What We Serve
Proudly serving Felixstowe Ferry fish & chips since 1953. Dine in or takeaway
Cooked Breakfast
The Ferry Breakfast & veggie breakfast with locally sourced ingredients, served until midday
Artisan Breakfast Rolls
Suffolk bacon, sausage & egg on a handcrafted Friendly Loaf roll, served until midday
Brunch
Suffolk ham, eggs, sausages & omelettes with chips & beans, served from midday
Large Artisan Baker's Rolls
Handcrafted rolls with chips, from luxury prawn to seafood in Thousand Island sauce
Homemade Cakes
Freshly baked homemade cakes, the selection changes daily, so ask for today's choice
Barista Coffee & Drinks
Coffee from our Italian espresso machine, teas served in mugs, and cold drinks
A Felixstowe Ferry
Landmark Since 1953
Perched at the mouth of the River Deben estuary, The Ferry Cafe has welcomed hungry visitors to Felixstowe Ferry since 1953. Step inside and you're transported back in time. Vintage vinyl records, theatrical posters and a 1950s American-diner feel sit comfortably alongside the smell of fresh fish and proper coffee.
Sit out on the terrace and watch sailboats navigate the Deben, or pull up a stool at the jukebox. Whether you've walked the beach, cycled the coast path, or arrived on the foot ferry from Bawdsey, we'll have something good waiting.
Our full story
This Summer at the Ferry
Summer on the Suffolk Coast
- ☀️ Open as usual right through the school summer holidays, including every bank holiday Monday.
- ☀️ Seasonal specials that change from time to time, ask for today's board.
- ☀️ Takeaway fish & chips to enjoy on the shingle by the water.
- ☀️ Dog bowls and a shady terrace for warm afternoons by the Deben.
Planning a day at Felixstowe Ferry? Call ahead on 01394 276305 to check today's specials and crab availability.
Find Us
Opening Hours
| Monday & Tuesday | Closed* |
| Wednesday – Friday | 11am – 3pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | 10am – 3pm |
Kitchen serves until 2pm. * Open on all bank holiday Mondays.
Make a Day of It
Felixstowe Ferry is the perfect base for a day on the Suffolk coast.
Coastal Walks
Shingle beach strolls towards Felixstowe or the foot ferry to Bawdsey
Ferry Golf Club
Championship links golf right on the doorstep
Water Sports
Sailing, windsurfing & paddleboarding on the Deben
Landguard Fort
Historic Tudor artillery fort, an English Heritage site
Felixstowe Museum
Local history and Felixstowe's naval heritage
Foot Ferry to Bawdsey
Cross the Deben for walks on the Bawdsey Marshes (seasonal)
FAQs
- What fish & chips do you serve?
- Hand-battered cod, haddock, plaice and wholetail scampi, plus grilled sea bass, served from midday with garden peas and homemade tartare sauce (all fish subject to daily availability). A half portion of cod & chips is also available.
- What are your opening hours?
- We're open Wednesday to Friday 11am to 3pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm. The kitchen serves until 2pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday, though we open on all bank holiday Mondays. These hours apply right through the summer holidays.
- What time do you serve breakfast?
- Cooked breakfasts and artisan breakfast rolls are served until midday. From midday we switch to fish & chips, brunch and our large artisan baker's rolls.
- Is The Ferry Cafe dog friendly?
- Absolutely, dogs are always welcome at our Felixstowe Ferry cafe, especially on the outdoor terrace overlooking the River Deben.
- Do you offer takeaway?
- Yes, dine-in and takeaway fish & chips are both available. Our fish & chips are perfect down by the water on the shingle.
- Is there parking at The Ferry Cafe?
- Parking directly adjacent to the cafe at Felixstowe Ferry (charges may apply). Public toilets opposite.
- Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
- Yes, we serve a vegetarian breakfast, vegetarian/vegan sausage breakfast rolls, and a vegetarian sausage roll with red onion jam. Just ask at the counter.
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