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PORTELET BAY CAFE

Due to the current COVID 19 situation we are open with limited indoor seating and physical distancing in place . Please check social media for daily updates with regards to opening hours or call the cafe to check we are open as we are weather dependant.

Pre-order for take away is required wherever possible with payment preferably over the phone or contactless upon collection. We prefer card payment wherever possible.

Please see the updated take away menu below, or email us to enquire about your preferences . Please state any allergies at time of ordering .

The following text has not been updated to reflect the COVID 19 situation and is historic …

Portelet Bay Cafe is a family run cafe located right on the beach at Portelet Bay in Jersey, Channel Islands. The bay is set between the conservation areas of Noirmont and Portelet Common and is outstandingly beautiful.
The cafe specialises in authentic wood fired pizza as well as seasonal fresh fish during high season and salads always using locally sourced produce wherever possible. Our philosophy is to provide the highest quality and the freshest food possible, therefore we have a small menu which changes often to reflect this. All our puddings and cakes are homemade.

Access to the cafe is either by steps down to the bay or boat. You can not drive to the cafe, but we believe this makes it all the more special and this unique location, far from traffic and roads, offers the perfect place to sit and relax. We are pioneers of green and sustainable travel and promote the bus service (12A) as well as EVie bikes , boat travel, paddle boarding, kayaking and of course, walking. The atmosphere is extremely warm, relaxed and welcoming, and we also love the company of well behaved dogs on leads!

Since we purchased the site in 2014, we have been uncovering the gardens above the cafe which historically were a quarry and then part of the Jersey Holiday Village. We have uncovered the original steps and walkways throughout the gardens and have created dry granite walls from the original quarry spoil to make cotils and borders for plants, herbs and vegetables for the restaurant. We have been told we have created a ‘reptiles paradise’ and we couldn’t be more proud .

We have indoor and outdoor seating. We have a small but decent selection of wine and beer. Booking is essential during the summer season.

Please read our blog ‘how it all began’ for more information on the history of the cafe and our project.

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MENUS

PIZZA

GARLIC BREAD	£5
MARGHERITA Tomato and mozzarella	£10
PEPPERONI Tomato, mozzarella and pepperoni	£12
FUNGI Tomato, mozzarella and mushrooms	£11
MARGHERITA BUFFALO Tomato and buffalo mozzarella	£13
DIAVOLO -HOT- Tomato, mozzarella, pepperoni and jalepeno	£13
BOSCO Tomato, mozzarella, mushrooms, ham and olives	£14
NAPOLI Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, capers and olives	£14
PROSCIUTTO Tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto, sundried tomatoes, olives, fresh rocket and homemade pesto	£15
FIORENTINA Spinach, olives, free range egg, parmesan shavings	£15

DRINKS

HOT AND COLD DRINKS
We serve freshly ground coffee and a selection of teas as well as hot chocolate and chai latte.We have a simple but delicious alcoholic beverage take away menu including beer , cider and wine. Please do not take glass into the beach.

TO SHARE

ANTIPASTI SHARING PLATTER
Prosciutto, anchovies, sun-dried tomatoes, olives, home made pesto, rocket salad, mozzarella, capers, humous and a flatbread from the wood fired oven.

£18

SPECIALS

GOATS CHEESE SALAD 13.95

VEGAN SALAD 13.95

SCALLOP SALAD , LOCAL HAND DIVED ( WHEN AVAILABLE)18

CRAB LINGUINI (WHEN AVAILABLE) 21

All salads contain nuts and seeds and miso dressing (soy)

DESSERTS




VEGAN PECAN PIE WITH CASHEW CREAM	7
CHOCOLATE CALZONE	7
CHOCOLATE BROWNIE With ice cream	7
JERSEY DAIRY MR WHIPPY	2
SEASONAL CRUMBLES With ice cream	7

GOOD TO KNOW

ALLERGY ADVICE
We always try to cater for customers who wish not to eat gluten and dairy however our kitchen is small and all food is prepared in the same area therefore we can not guarantee that food has not been contaminated with these products. We also use a variety of nuts, seeds, soy, and other allergens in our kitchen. We offer gluten free bases but must stress they are prepared and cooked in the same oven. We therefore accept no liability in this regard.

SERVICE CHARGE
A 10% discretionary service charge is added to tables of 8 and over.CAKES We do not accept bring your own Birthday Cakes but will always make a cake with 48 hours prior notice. Please contact us in good time so that we can work with you to create the perfect cake for your special day. We can also make gluten free or vegan cakes with prior notice. We appreciate your co operation and understanding.

TAKE AWAY

( The following applies during COVID 19)

Please pre order wherever possible , giving your name and mobile number and preferred time. This allows us to have your food ready within a specific time period, otherwise you will be placed in a queuing system. When we are busy the wait times can be anywhere between 30-60 minutes without a pre-order. Once your pizza is made we will call your name and you can then come to collect, but please do not venture far away ! We also request payment in advance over the phone. Please respect strict physical distancing. No customers are permitted inside the restaurant building at any time without being admitted by a member of staff.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation at this unprecedented time.

OPENING HOURS 2021

Please check our social media channels for hours with daily updates due to the current situation

BUS ROUTE NUMBER 12A

It has always been, and continues to be, our aim to reduce the carbon footprint of our business on the environment, and to reduce dependence on the car.

In May 2019 the States of Jersey declared a climate emergency and agreed the aim to be carbon neutral by 2030. Over 50% of Jersey’s greenhouse gas emissions come from transport. Road transport alone counts for 32% ( quote from gov.je )

There is no vehicular access to Portelet Bay Café. This has always been our USP. We are pioneers of the Islands sustainable transport policy. We encourage the use of, and promote the health and wellbeing benefits, of utilising more sustainable means of transport.

There are bus routes that come to Noirmont as well as La Route de la Noirmont. Bus routes 12, 14 and 15 run daily and regularly. The 14 and 15 stop at Woodbine corner which is a flat walk, and takes approximately 15 minutes.

There are 2 large public car parks; one at Noirmont and one at Ouaisne which provide a 15 minute walk across the headland to Portelet. There is also some public parking available at Portelet Common which then provides a lovely walk back towards the bay.

Come by boat! We work with Jersey Seafaris, Island rib, Absolute adventures, Go-sail, Nauti buoy and Le Mourier. As well as this we welcome private boat travel, sailing, kayak and paddle boarding.

Should customers choose to arrive by, or be collected by taxi, we recommend the meeting point to be the 12A bus stop , or the top of the steps that lead from Rue Voisin. No access is possible through the Portelet Bay Apartment gates at any time.

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RESERVATIONS

At Portelet Bay Cafe we advise advanced booking on the weekends and during high season as we get extremely busy. If you are interested in booking a table please get in touch. Major credit cards accepted. (regretfully excluding American Express)

CONTACT INFO

Bookings: bookings@porteletbaycafe.com

PHONE NUMBER 01534 728550