5 /5 Jamie Simons: Down from Essex for the second time this year visiting the Isle of Wight, and my friends & I were searching for a place for breakfast. Googling around and looking at the average review ratings, we came across Ritchie’s; saw the menu and the pictures, so thought we’d try here.
Five of us in and seated immediately. Granted it wasn’t busy but there was no panic about the size of the group for a walk-in.
Ritchie was stood behind the counter with a smile on his face, ready with dad-jokes and witty humour (poor Ron Weasley).
Ritchie gave us the time we needed and made recommendations on what he thought were notable choices.
I personally went for 2 poached eggs, two seeded slices of toast + bacon (paid extra), along with a Kinder Bueno ice cream shake. My partner and the other girl in the group went for American Pancakes and the other two gents had breakfast baguettes. Everyone had a milkshake.
The food was prompt and the milkshakes not far behind (these were hefty and the value-for-money was on point. So, the time taken to make them was appreciated for the art that was produced - phenomenal).
The eggs were perfect, the toast buttered evenly and generously, the bacon thick and cooked deliciously.
Unbelievably, the food ordered for my partner and I came to less than £20… in this climate, that is unheard of!
If I could give more than five stars, I would. This Diner is one of the very best I’ve been to and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for fantastic service with equally-levelled food.
We’ll most certainly be coming back during our next visit to the Isle of Wight.
Thank you Ritchie and the team for an unforgettable breakfast.
