Breakfast at it's Best - Possibly the Best Cafe in KENT

[@kazzam8514]

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]

Thanks Kazza, good to hear your stories

[@Dom-zr9zu]

Sorry mate but those eggs looked poor

[@kazzam8514]

@@Dom-zr9zu I guess it depends on how you like your eggs. Proof is in the taste.

[@Dom-zr9zu]

@@kazzam8514 I like them fried not rubbery

[@Dom-zr9zu]

@@kazzam8514 next time soon I will be in Margate and will try the Cafe out for myself and let you know how it goes

[@glennprangnell5767]

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]

Thank you so much for sharing

[@colinrattray816]

Looks amazing Darren, loving these brilliant breakfast reviews!

[@jojohnson5493]

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]

Thank you Jo, and thank you for watching

[@ollyleemoon665]

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]

Might have to re-visit Olly 👍🙂

[@Adam-cl6tp]

You Might have to pop that whitey on Darrens shneb first haha

[@superbrush12]

That looked lush that breakfast like dazza , love the way u say bubble (babble) I’m from Newcastle so we do not have that on a brekkie like son we don’t have chips either haha . Keep the good work up ! Off the charts

[@Watchugoton]

Breakfast looks stunning, but I’ll skip hash browns and have double bubble 👍🏻

[@marktownsend9333]

I’m watching this in bed and now I’m feeling hungry great video Darren liked the intro 👍🥃

[@Gothic55]

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.

[@iantonorth4188]

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 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@paulawilliams8295]

Great vlog, breakfast looked nice, perfect presentation, enjoyed the little bits of info on Margate too.

[@kevinschofield6579]

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

[@vincent-lr6io]

disliked the vid for near 40 second advert before playing the vid! great vid reminded me of the layer cake scene!

[@Janeymw]

Never been to Margate , been to Leeds castle beautiful place Kent with the moat house's.

[@paulkeogh3518]

Add a couple of slices of black pudding and it would be my perfect breakfast.

[@junelaw4162]

That’s what I like good old independents yer cannot beat um it looked really yummy well presented plus yer get yer monies worth with an independent I never go to a chain if I can help it always an independent till the next one 😊

[@johnlewis2896]

The camera angle made your hands look like the hulk and the plate like a saucer 😊 looks good though DJ 👏🏻🤣

[@MattWilliams482]

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!

[@glennwood6141]

Just had food , your making me hungry again 💯💯💯💯

[@SuperMojoRisin]

Pete Doherty on the wall of fame. Libertines singer if nobody knows

[@rogerlong6717]

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.

[@kevinhoughton9134]

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]

I'm sure I will return Kevin - breakfast was the best

[@margaretnadin8030]

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]

Enjoy your breakfast Margaret

[@alexandershepherd6961]

Looks nice and 10 strong Yummy!. Another great review, and Im always hungry after watching your vids. Booomin Great!!!!!!

[@DarrenJohn]

Thank you 😋

[@michaelcampin1464]

Just having kippers for breakfast.

[@jamessmith6402]

I could have eaten my iPad watching that 👍 lovely video thanks

[@markwallace7944]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👏 wow that looked great mate 👏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@iantonorth4188]

So that’s what Pete did after leaving The Libertines 😂😂👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@DarrenJohn]

😂

[@pattiboychannel311]

Thats a proper breakfast, haven't had bubble in years

[@lawro04]

7:06 Beefburger & Onion Rings for breakfast really??? I see the Bournemouth manager Scott Parker & the former Libertines front man Pete Doherty (spelt wrong) have already succeed on the wall of fame. 😂😂

[@DarrenJohn]

I see that Lawrence, maybe another visit is required

[@tonyrenz6666]

Hi Darren I lived in margate too in my younger years And had forgot all about this place Which my dad would often go to!So I decided to try it on your recommendation! Now I'm a bit fussy I have to say,So I wasn't sure if would like it So today went in with my friend I ordered vegetarian breakfast Which included poached egg vegetarian sausages, Beans,tomatoes mushrooms,hash browns,Toast and of course bubble I honestly can say Its was absolutely delicious Could not fault it!Staff were lovely too! Good luck with trying the extra big breakfast there!All the best With your channel for the future

[@DarrenJohn]

So glad you enjoyed it Tony

[@michael_177]

Oh.. I live about 1 mile away from this place :o

[@leemylett5040]

Hello Darren just subscribed mate watching you from sunny Liverpool haha lovely man genuine, love them full English breakfast videos keep them coming mate 👍

[@DarrenJohn]

Thanks Lee and welcome

[@brumsgrub8633]

I knew you was going to mention Jolly boys outing. Love that. Nice video again mate.

[@Luke-yy1fq]

That looked good breakfast Darren. Like you say the old style greasy spoon adds to the experience rather than these poncy places.

[@lisabudd5979]

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]

Thank you Lisa - very nice of you to say

[@TheParlay33]

So glad I found this channel! Gotta love a fry up

[@pokergod8269]

That breakfast looked fantastic, i would like that as well.

[@martymart6143]

Plenty of windipops after that I reckon

[@willboynton3765]

Hi to you Darren, have been using this café on and off for over 20 years one of the best around.

[@DarrenJohn]

Great little place Will

[@greg9871]

Oh good old Margate 😂 I spent 3 holidays there with my family in the late 1950s 😊❤️❤️❤️

[@barneyshamrock1]

Egg squashed into the fried bread with tom sauce takes me back to being kid I loved it😊

[@raygray7779]

That breakfast looked so nice Darren. I have'nt been to Margate for so long it is time I went again. It is so nice in the summer months. You did'nt have black pudding, do you like it? Great video btw. 👍

[@DarrenJohn]

I mention in the video about missing items 👍

[@nelliejames]

fascinating look at margate thanks dj enjoyed that

[@chalk6761]

Good choice for breakfast i always get a free one!.....i wrote all the chalkboards. atb..Steve Chalk.😊

[@DarrenJohn]

Nice one! - what an bonus 👍🙂

[@tommyhassan3545]

Your rite about the coffee it’s much better than them crap coffee shops

[@gregormcnee2370]

Awesome. Perfect Saturday afternoon watch. I think I know where your road trip 'might' be to??!!! If I'm right, I'm going there again too this year, 3rd time. However, I'm probably totally wrong!!! 🤔🤔🙄😄

[@stephenfoyle3329]

Food looked top notch, service good and premises clean. My only complaint would be I hate places with fixed seats. I like to be able to move my chair to where I feel comfortable.

[@DarrenJohn]

The original train station seats - so i'll let them off 👍🏼

[@gripplehound]

I’d love a day out round Borough Market with you!

[@Shepherd999]

100% agree with you. Take Lee with you for the challenge. Loser pays?🤔😉👍🏼

[@DarrenJohn]

Looks like hes paying then 😂👍

[@MikePaton-Williams-yv9qo]

I know I have already watched this but I am never averse to catching the DJ more than once😘 Margate, like Blackpool, looks like a place where in days gone by,one could buy postcards or posters of the larger ladies in bathing suits. Not anymore🙄. Prices looked cracking.

[@lesres3726]

Not a full English ... that’s a softie southerners breakfast. A full English has black pudding or it’s not a full English 👍 you learn something new every day .

[@petergedd9330]

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.

[@rappers5719]

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]

I agree - and the sea air is priceless

[@TheWandererTravelVlogs]

Your breakfast was better than mine mate. Visited an ASDA cafe and didn't know so many items could have no flavour lol

[@DarrenJohn]

Rather you than me - not my thing

[@Fulham1968]

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.

[@jimwulstan8592]

Steer well clear of poncy food, poncy coffee, and poncy prices. There’s plenty of iron in bacon eggs sausages, that keeps bloodstream supplied with plenty of oxygen to keep out Winter chills. Avo on toast……you must be joking. Spot on with the camera.

[@lawro04]

10:12 The Macmaster would love those eggs.

[@barbaralancaster1653]

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 😘

[@parasinthephilippines]

Looks off the charts. Now! If I'd paid for bubble I'd be having a word. Plate shoukd be half full not a bloody teaspoon. I'd say that was well North of £12. I wouldn't want to be hungry again by 11 for that price.

[@carbonsiliconnn]

Cabbage has no place on a full English...except during wartime. Darren you must go back for the challenge

[@DarrenJohn]

Londoners will disagree I may have to re-visit for a challenge

[@davidcook380]

Top video Darren , I have never been to Margate but after watching this i really want to , you captured the atmosphere somewhat .

[@iandemontfort4276]

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.

[@maureenalder8905]

Another class video from you Darren..Full of information..nostalgia and great food..loved it ❤ 😘

[@stephenhowes6378]

While we were there we had a day trip to the big. Smoke.parked our car in Lewisham and it was nicked.eventualy was found at. Elephant and castle

[@DarrenJohn]

Sorry to hear about your car

[@H8inLyfe]

I recently visited Margate & went to a cafe called Cafe Darcy. It was top tier. My vlog got cut short due to my friend getting covid then giving it to me. 👎🏻 It was a bit sad seeing the high street, many places closed.

[@markbradwell6913]

Hi Darren, love your podcasts and You eat with you're fork in the right like me. I was always fed up as a Youngster when folk looked down there fookin noses. Have you tried Nico's in Bethnal Green? Give it a go if you're ever in the area, Chips with everything!!

[@sormula1]

Looks amazing.Definitely gonna take the lads for a blast on the bikes to Margate for brekkie run there. Thought the tea and coffee was a smooth move too. Good tip mate. 👌

[@DarrenJohn]

Have fun on the bikes

[@jamesbradshaw4675]

Great video Darren John and a nice 👌 Breakfast

[@TiredMorgan]

Try and order bubble outside of the South and you're looked at as if you have two heads. The only thing missing DJ is the black pudding, mushrooms, tinned toms & fried onions :-)

[@bryandawkins]

you got to see Norman Wisdom live thats cool, if he is known in north america It is from the film The Night They raided Minsky's which is sad as he a had a great body work that is unknown outside UK. I like his work and got all this early films dvd it was money well spent. I really liked seeing the sights here and the meal at the end.

[@DarrenJohn]

Thanks Bryan

[@sparkymarky9883]

Hi there never been here before will to have a look at this place good work

[@FoodieMeatsFood]

It’s always nice to reminisce on early memory’s. I loved Margate when I visited in august, so I can see why you have an attachment to it. Food here looked amazing, must try it when I next visit. Always a good thing when you clean the plate! You should also give the bus cafe a review! I’d be interested in seeing what you think.

[@DarrenJohn]

If the food on the bus is great quality, I will do it 👍🙂

[@FoodieMeatsFood]

@@DarrenJohn honestly the food was good quality but on the pricier side. I did a video on my channel reviewing them last year.

[@peterolley7159]

The ingredients look pretty decent I just don’t like my beans on everything else!

[@griswald322]

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]

A lesson learned for me today - great quality sausages do not need to be bent

[@stevet1963]

All I can say is yummy 😋nice one Darren 👍🏻👍🏻

[@markrolfe5084]

Welcome back to Margate Daz, Dalby Cafe is great, the only reason I venture into Cliftonville lol

[@DarrenJohn]

🙂👍

[@bigcee3338]

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]

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

[@kramreprah]

I am 100% with you on a good old milky coffee. Looked a really good cleanly cooked fresh breakfast. That challenge mmmm Get The MacMaster down there :-)

[@DarrenJohn]

He will leave half of it 😂😂

[@coolerkin]

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!!

[@kkrispy2009P]

12.4k Darren off the charts breakfast lovely vlog nice you know gulls are just gulls seaguls are named only cause they by the sea lol

[@DarrenJohn]

Well, I was by the sea 😂👍

[@herbertjohnston4608]

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 👌👌👌

[@Woody4796]

As a northerner i sometimes baulk at the price of the food you eat down there, but that brekkie was not only amazing but came in at a great price too.. mght have to make a long trip......

[@DarrenJohn]

👍😊

[@lawro04]

“I’d rather have a day down in Margate with all me family!!!!!” - Chas & Dave. 😁😁😁

[@DarrenJohn]

👍🎵🎤

[@robastley1584]

Lovely Vlog Darren breakfast looked amazing👍 you have to do challenge after the 5llbs of curry you did that will be a walk in the park 👌

[@davidtemple5934]

Crap ! Now have a massive hankering for a full English at me local cafe , if only I had the coin !!

[@DarrenJohn]

Enjoy David 👍🙂

[@paulplaskwa1600]

Good post mate, egg on the fried bread a must, looked delicious 😋 👌

[@daveyeddie8176]

Another top brekkie, and you love your grub, liked the intro about Margate, the history, its a 10 for the brekkie and intro. ⭐

[@wayneandvon]

That looked beautiful. Long live the greasy spoon. Nice one dazza

[@carbonm5422]

Thumbs up from me. No pun intended.

[@MrZiffos]

No. Get rid of hash browns and replace with black pudding. Bread and butter and a mug of tea. Now that would then be a proper breakfast.

[@stephenhowes6378]

I remember going to see bedknobs and broomsticks there .we stayed in cliftonville

[@DarrenJohn]

There was a Butlins in Cliftonville

[@stethomas7209]

Proper brekky that pal love these vlogs

[@jeremycrowfoot]

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]

Quality food Jeremy - off the charts A great breakfast - the best I've had in Kent

[@xarisstylianou]

Dear J,D I know I may sound stupid ,,but what is Bubble?????? Happy New Year ❤❤❤❤❤❤😅😅😅😅

[@kathrynbroome5966]

looks stunning eggs look amazing ty foir the walk round never bin there bet it was magical during the day

[@mikekaraoke]

Another enjoyable video Darren, you said: The Jolly Boys outing in the 90's-episode was the 80's 😁 I also live in Kent between Dartford/Bexleyheath way-when I saw video you were in-in Greenwich as you know many of them TFL routes on buses/trains go outside of London like parts of Kent, Essex, Surrey, Hertfordshire! I have been to Margate/Ramsgate many many times over the years, since a small kid in the 80's! I know you live in London, I couldn't personally too many people in a rush and the cost of living there is way too much for what it is 🙄 The Dalby Cafe is one of the best I have ever been to, When was you last in Dartford/Bexleyheath mate??

[@DarrenJohn]

The episode was aired 25th December 1989 - which is why I called it the 90's I love London - it's a special place Dartford for me, probably 10 years ago

[@mikekaraoke]

@@DarrenJohn Yea I know I remember, I was 8 + a half when that episode aired! 25th of Dec 1989 is still obviously the 80's(got the 8 on the front) It is always one of the top best episodes ever in the 80's-it was on an 80's documentary late last year! And David Jason/Nicholas Lyndhurst was on that programme about memories making it and the it being in pop culture David Jason said when we recorded that episode in Margate in the 80's it was bloody freezing most days! And is said in 80's pop quizes a lot as well....etc 😁 As I said I don't mind London to visit, but couldn't live there personally! I work in Dartford, you should pop back down-how about Bexleyheath?? Looking fwd to your next video!

[@stevepollard2169]

First meal I have seen with perfectly cooked fried eggs.

[@Danechip]

They used to be ever so smoky and greasy. the best.

[@mchristiansen137]

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.

[@matthewgriffiths8423]

That was a proper Bostin breakfast