Breakfast at it's Best - Possibly the Best Cafe in KENT
A Fry up breakfast at it's best - and quite possibly the best in Kent. I used to eat breakfast here at The Dalby Cafe in Margate many years ago. I have returned to Kent today to find out if the quality of food is the same as it was.
The answer is an easy YES. In fact it's off the charts.
This breakfast is without question in my top 3 breakfast ever
There is nothing like a greasy spoon breakfast when the food quality is as good as this. Completely off the charts from the bubble, over easy eggs, amazing sausages, fried bread & that fresh bread that leaves your finger prints in because of the freshness.
Just Wow.
With a cheeky tour of Margate showing where only fools and horses was filmed, the Turner Centre, Margate Old Town, The Lido and Dreamland.
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Amazing. I remember that cafe! I was in Margate so often in the 80’s, we’d get off the train head to Dalby’s, go back to the front for a walk around and then spend the rest of the day in Bembom Brothers aka Dreamland. Looping Star, the Mary Rose, scenic railway. How we kept those breakfasts down was a miracle! Happy days. Jolly Boys outing is my favourite episode of my favourite comedy of all time. Thanks DJ for bringing back those memories
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kazza, good to hear your stories
@Dom-zr9zu
2 жыл бұрын
Sorry mate but those eggs looked poor
@kazzam8514
2 жыл бұрын
@@Dom-zr9zu I guess it depends on how you like your eggs. Proof is in the taste.
@Dom-zr9zu
2 жыл бұрын
@@kazzam8514 I like them fried not rubbery
@Dom-zr9zu
2 жыл бұрын
@@kazzam8514 next time soon I will be in Margate and will try the Cafe out for myself and let you know how it goes
The couple on the waltzers in the black and white Dreamland photo at 6:00 is my Mum and Dad, circa 1951. Our family, including my parents, didn't know of the photos existence until the summer of 2018 when it appeared on the wall outside Dreamland, just a few short months before my Mum died. I always enjoy your videos.
@DarrenJohn
2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing
First meal I have seen with perfectly cooked fried eggs.
I'm a Whitstable boy. Took my daughter down there for breakfast on the back of my motorbike for her 15th birthday. Rodders and Del stopped of at the Roman Galley just outside Herne Bay. There is something special about the British sea side.
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
I agree - and the sea air is priceless
Great looking breakfast and nice memories of Margate from my home county of Kent. My grandfather operated the old wooden roller coaster there for a couple of years in the 1950s.
I always watch to ensure you clean your plate and you never fail. Good man, I love how you enjoy your food.
Egg squashed into the fried bread with tom sauce takes me back to being kid I loved it😊
Eaten at the Dalby many times - solid greasy spoon, always great experience. Born and bread in Margate, left when I was 19, now 42 still love seeing my home town and can’t wait to take some time out and visit in the near future.
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Good old Margate 😊👍
Thanks for taking me with you Daz, looked great bud.
That certainly looked of the charts Darren John.
Oh good old Margate 😂 I spent 3 holidays there with my family in the late 1950s 😊❤️❤️❤️
Thank you Darren. Great show around. Brought back some great memories of summer days down that way back in the 70's. Cheers. Nice one. Bless you and go well.
Dazzer at his best again, Great location info, Great food! what's not to like 👍loved it!!!
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Terry
I knew you was going to mention Jolly boys outing. Love that. Nice video again mate.
I’m watching this in bed and now I’m feeling hungry great video Darren liked the intro 👍🥃
Great vlog, breakfast looked nice, perfect presentation, enjoyed the little bits of info on Margate too.
Just found your channel and so glad I did ☺️ nothing beats a greasy spoon and a fry up never tastes the same when you destroy the kitchen to make one at home. Happy days ☺️
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Emma
I could have eaten my iPad watching that 👍 lovely video thanks
Just came across this Darren John Blast from the past . The mans a legend James
@DarrenJohn
Жыл бұрын
Proper fry up James
Thanks Darren, appreciated the tour and history!
All I can say is yummy 😋nice one Darren 👍🏻👍🏻
So glad I found this channel! Gotta love a fry up
Great video Darren John and a nice 👌 Breakfast
Hi Darren. I usually leave a comment because i love your vlogs. I have had agoraphobia for over 10 years so i dont go out. Your vlogs really make my day. In London or Teneriffe i feel like i am there. So just a quick thank you. It helps me a lot.xx oh and yeah i always put my eggs on my fried bread xx
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jo, and thank you for watching
Thanks Darren, it always brightens my day when i return from work and see you have a vlog uploaded, cheers, keep them coming thanks.
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Good to hear
Good post mate, egg on the fried bread a must, looked delicious 😋 👌
Really enjoyed this video. Love the quality greasy spoon cafes. Your background music was relaxing. Thanks Darren. Cheers Phil
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Phil, appreciate it
Love videos like this that shows places and food. Well done.
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Aww one of the best ever Norman Wisdom. Loved watching him. Breakfast was so fresh looking and what a lovely wee cafe. Fab vlog Darren. Happy weekend. 🥰🌞🥰Xxx
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
The good old days June - thank you for your continued support 🙂
@junemccann5981
2 жыл бұрын
@@DarrenJohn You are most welcome. 🥰🌞🥰Xxx
Another top brekkie, and you love your grub, liked the intro about Margate, the history, its a 10 for the brekkie and intro. ⭐
Qulity terrific...these places make memories they oride them selfs, that fast food has no chance. I love this place its real to its name wow those repurposed train sets are fantastic daren. 😉👍🇦🇺 watching this eating dinner at 11.32 night time .late dinners again back chefing for my old boss . Your blog relax me lol
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Lisa - very nice of you to say
Another 20 years and unfortunately I believe seaside variety shows will be a thing of the past which would be a great shame . Banging looking breakfast Daz 👍🏴
Lovely bit of nostalgia there Darren. You enjoyed those sausages even if they weren`t bent. Great to see it was still as good as you remembered it. Those places are few and far between,
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
A lesson learned for me today - great quality sausages do not need to be bent
Hi to you Darren, have been using this café on and off for over 20 years one of the best around.
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Great little place Will
Enjoyed this one! I like the way you include a some of the surroundings along with the meals. Your kindness comes through your presentation.
@DarrenJohn
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
You know why the cafe is still going when you see such a glorious plate of food the eggs looked superb great video call of nostalgia
Looks delicious, that's a proper breakfast !!
Looked exceptional and not too overfilling as well. On another level I say. 👍
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
Good stuff. Good memories. 👍
Remember my trips dahn to Margit from south London as a child, great times.
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
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fascinating look at margate thanks dj enjoyed that
That breakfast looked fantastic, i would like that as well.
Fantastic video .I remember going to Margate in the 70s as a kid, thanks for the great memories on a Sunday morning.By the way the breakfast looked yummy 😋 and the decor of the cafe was one of the best.Well done.
Looks amazing Darren, loving these brilliant breakfast reviews!
That looked delicious👍👍👍
D J your breakfast vlogs are doing my diet no good at all, a stroll and take in that sea air and that breakfast just the ticket. As always excellent keep um coming mate
Another class video from you Darren..Full of information..nostalgia and great food..loved it ❤ 😘
That looked absolutely spot on. Now I want a fry up. Enjoyed the little tour of Margate Darren. I remember going there as a young kid in the early 80s, it certainly isn’t the place it once was!
Proper breakfast form a proper cafe, fantastic food top quality ingredients, eggs were perfect the bubble was great in fact everything was spot on. your face said it all Darren you just loved it. 10/10.
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Quality food Jeremy - off the charts A great breakfast - the best I've had in Kent
@xarisstylianou
7 ай бұрын
Dear J,D I know I may sound stupid ,,but what is Bubble?????? Happy New Year ❤❤❤❤❤❤😅😅😅😅
Great breakfast looks good great to see you take the challenge on Darren John
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
I might make a return visit 👍
A true gourmand with an exceptionally refined palate.
Cool lived in England 21 years home now in northern Ireland can't beat an ulster fry old trucker had a lot of fry ups enjoying food at home 👌👌👌
That's a proper breakfast Daren. Off the Charts pal.
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark - breakfast was off the charts
Top video Darren , I have never been to Margate but after watching this i really want to , you captured the atmosphere somewhat .
Now that's what you a proper,well made greasy spoon fry up...everything cooked to perfection. I would rate it a 10 out of 10
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Food looked great, Margate will always be synonymous with me for that classic episode of Only Fools and Horses you mentioned "Jolly Boys Outing", I never tire of watching it. I hope you do return for that breakfast challenge and take Lee with you!
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure I will return Kevin - breakfast was the best
Thank you Darren, that breakfast looked impressive and the eggs cooked to perfection. You have now boosted my appetite and I am about to cook a breakfast. Jim N.
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoy your breakfast Margaret
Summer 21. Working on a job in Margate. Loved everything about it, the sunsets, the sunrises, the pubs and the restaurants, but the Dalby caffe was the crown jewel. Everyday started with a breakfast and a coffee there.
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing place
Seagulls are taking over the world .🤭..great vlog Darren..😉
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
😂
Just had food , your making me hungry again 💯💯💯💯
looks stunning eggs look amazing ty foir the walk round never bin there bet it was magical during the day
Great video. Now that’s a proper breakfast.
What a cracking video a great insight into Margate very informative awesome work DJ
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
Used to holiday in Margate back in the 50's/60's loved it, Dreamland and all the sticky sweet shops, browsing round the junk shops, those were the days. I'll be trying the Dalby if I'm down that way, thanks for the video. cant beat a good brekky.
Why do i like to watch everyone eating breakfast .Silly as i never eat breakfast ,its always coffee and go. But always love to watch these films.
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
A great little treat now and again
I quite agree about the coffee. Nothing wrong with a good old kitchen made milky coffee.
That looked bang on Darren ..... can't wait for the challenge video later in the year 😀👍
Amazing 🤩
You know it's awesome when you use the last bit of bread and butter to clean the plate!!😄 I would love to have another full Breakfast, it has been over 30 years since I visited family in Ashbury. I savored every bit and morsel.
Looked amazing, i can see the challenge happening DJ 😂😂👍🏻.
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
quite possibly
That looked beautiful. Long live the greasy spoon. Nice one dazza
“I’d rather have a day down in Margate with all me family!!!!!” - Chas & Dave. 😁😁😁
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
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Thats a proper breakfast, haven't had bubble in years
Whoa, that looked gorgeous, wouldn't mind one of these soon.
That was a proper Bostin breakfast
It looked amazing. Perfection on a plate. Well done again DJ 👍
That looks like the best breakfast yet nice fresh eggs even the Beans looked nice .
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Off the charts Julie
Breakers looked beautiful 💯% off the charts. Great vid darren 👍
Darren great breakfast and really good cafe got to be off the charts 11 out of 10.
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely
Hi Darren John,hope you are well. Those eggs looked spot on,and the bubble I would defo try. Thought the tea looked nicer than the coffee,look forward to next one 😘
hi Darren Roger here again another great breakfast and video it looked absolutely great keep the good work up all the best to you from Roger young
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Roger
Not long finished dinner and now I’m starving again having watched this!
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
😂👍
🏴👏 wow that looked great mate 👏🏴
Those prices are amazing and the food looks superb.
A traditional greasy spoon takes a lot of beating...no frills and quality food washed down by a simple cup of tea or coffee..brilliant or as you say: 'off the charts..'😀👍
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
🙂
That breakfast looked delicious and beautifully cooked it’s great to see those cafes going strong x
Your videos soothe my mental anguish dude, thank you. Thank you.
@DarrenJohn
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, long may it continue
Never been to Margate , been to Leeds castle beautiful place Kent with the moat house's.
Your videos always cheer me up Darren, and make me hungry! That breakfast was definitely Off The Charts! 😋
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
So glad!
Nice little trip down memory lane, I stayed in margate during the summer of 1986 working in the pizza hut and the Ace of clubs best summer ever, cheers DJ
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Great memories
I used to go to a Italian cafe opposite "Victoria Coach Station" everytime I had to visit GOS Hospital that served lovely breakfast and the cafe coffee!!
Now that's top notch quality on a plate Darren ..Breakfast heaven that made my stomach rumble more than I could count .. Brilliant vlog from start to finish thank you 😊👍🍳
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Melanie
Now that's a proper breakfast! Looks like I'll be popping into the Dalby the next time I'm visiting Margate. It would be awesome to see you take that challenge on Darren and get your name on the board.😉
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Might have to re-visit Olly 👍🙂
@Adam-cl6tp
2 жыл бұрын
You Might have to pop that whitey on Darrens shneb first haha
Margate - always makes me remember the Chas and Dave song Down To Margate lol
Hi there never been here before will to have a look at this place good work
Those eggs were PERFECTION, exactly how I like them as well, it all looked superb, thanks for the video DJ 👍
Morn Darren that breakfast looks fabulous and tasty them sausages look lovely as well as the eggs.. a proper breakfast nicely done and a lovely cup of tea xxx
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Lynne
That looked very nice Darren. When you put the eggs on top of the fried bread I had to get the frying pan out ready for my breakfast in the morning. My only gripe is you needed to mop the plate up at the end with some bread. Enjoyed the vlog and keep them coming my friend.
This is the most interesting of vlogs from the Magician DJ The way Darren demolished the Curry challenge,then this big brekkie should prove to be a cakewalk.. ile have a few bob he beats the record of 18.5 minutes.. This vlog had several nostalgic moments esp the old photo of 'Temp passe'... When times were fun and frollicking by the beach was common practise. Going back to the breakfast it looked first class. Cant go wrong when theres HP, TK, and Sarsons in a wooden basket on the table, and the sound of the seagulls reminded me of being back on Jersey, so this ditty gets a solid 10 from Thailand. Well Done DJ...
@DarrenJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Charles, Not a member of the magic circle yet 😂 This place was top class with regards to quality food - the pleasure was all mine. I'm am thinking of a return for a possible challenge....... 18.5 minutes - interesting
Looks a real nice breakfast .