Surfside at Port Soif
Vale·Takeaway
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Family-run for approximately 38 years; rebranded as Surfside in 2019; Elke Schimek took over after her step-parents ran it for 30 years
Surfside at Port Soif is a seasonal beach cafe and tea garden at Port Soif Bay in the Vale. Open Easter to September, it serves freshly made food including crab sandwiches, Guernsey Beanjar, homemade cakes, and scones with Guernsey cream, alongside ice cream, milkshakes, and daily specials. Family-run for approximately 38 years and rebranded as Surfside in 2019, the cafe has around 84 sheltered outdoor seats and holds a TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award. Vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options available. —
Premises21
What the venue offers, as recorded from their site and listings.
Venue & facilities
Food & drink
Service
From their website
homemade soup
Guernsey Beanjar
bacon rolls
scones with jam and Guernsey cream
ice cream
milkshakes
daily specials
Specialises in7
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Takeaway & street food
Barista-made specialty coffee — espresso-based drinks, single origin, flat whites.
Cakes, pastries and patisserie served or sold by the venue.
Payment methods
Debit Card, Credit Card, Contactless
People1
- Elke Schimek — operator, ~11 years
Credentials
Awards & recognition
- TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award
Hours
- Mon
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tue
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wed
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thu
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Fri
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Contact
- Phone
- +44 1481 253709
- Website
- a1waste.gg
- Address
- Port Soif, Vale, Guernsey GY6 8JT
History1
Key dates and recorded company events for Surfside at Port Soif.
- 2019—Rebranded as Surfside
Location
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