Fortes Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour Menu

Fortes Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour at 2-3 Pier St, Burnham-on-Sea, offers a classic British seaside-café menu combining hearty breakfasts, traditional lunches, sandwiches, burgers, hot meals, cakes, homemade-style desserts, and an extensive ice cream selection. Popular choices include the English Breakfast, Steak and Ale Pie, Deluxe Burger, Knickerbocker Glory, and Banana Split, while the vegetarian breakfast provides a satisfying meat-free alternative. Coffee, cappuccino, hot chocolate, iced drinks, and other café favourites complete the menu.

The café is known for generous portions and approachable prices. Recent listings describe it as a budget-friendly venue, generally around £1–£10 per person, although larger meals and elaborate sundaes may cost more. Freshly prepared breakfasts, crisp vegetables, dairy cream, flavourful fillings, and smooth ice creams create a pleasant balance between traditional comfort food and indulgent treats. Ice cream flavours rotate, with recent selections ranging from lemon meringue and raspberry pavlova to candyfloss and birthday cake.

Vegetarian options include the Big Vegetarian Breakfast, omelettes, sandwiches, and lighter dishes. Gluten-free choices are not clearly documented, so dietary requirements should be confirmed with staff. Highchairs and family-friendly dishes make Fortes particularly suitable for children. Open from morning through late afternoon, it works especially well for breakfast, brunch, lunch, family outings, group meals, coffee breaks, and seaside desserts rather than evening dinner.

Menu Highlights

English Breakfast
A filling combination of traditional cooked-breakfast favourites delivers savoury, comforting flavours and varied textures. It remains one of Fortes' most frequently recommended meals.

Steak and Ale Pie
Rich beef and savoury gravy are enclosed beneath a comforting pastry crust, creating a hearty British classic. It stands out as one of the café's best-known hot lunch choices.

Deluxe Burger
Two beef patties are topped with Cheddar, bacon, and egg and served with chips and peas. The combination is substantial, juicy, and especially appealing for diners looking for a filling lunch.

Big Vegetarian Breakfast
A generous meat-free take on the traditional breakfast delivers plenty of warm, savoury components without sacrificing portion size. It is one of the café's most prominent vegetarian selections.

Knickerbocker Glory
Layers of creamy ice cream, sauces, toppings, fruit-style flavours, wafers, and whipped cream create a colourful classic sundae. Customers can often mix different ice cream flavours, making every serving highly customizable.

Banana Split
Banana, scoops of ice cream, sauce, cream, and decorative toppings combine soft, creamy, fruity, and crunchy textures. Its generous presentation makes it especially popular as a nostalgic seaside treat.

Lemon Meringue Pie
Sweet-tart lemon filling and light meringue provide a refreshing contrast to the café's richer desserts. It pairs particularly well with coffee or tea for an afternoon break.