Isle of Wight cafe of the year revealed as Besty and Spinky's

Co-owner, Allen Best, said: "The whole team are absolutely delighted.

"Life down here on Ventnor seafront is never dull and we have a wide range of customers with parents and their children using the paddling pool, local builders wanting their big breakfasts and of course lots of tourists enjoying the ‘Ventnor Micro-climate’; to have their approval ratified by this award is very satisfying. Thank you all very much and see you very soon.”

Co-owners, Michael Spink, added: "We were up against some very good competition, so to come out ahead is fantastic. We have a great team here with plenty of young talent who deserve recognition. We will be raising a glass in celebration that’s for sure."

Betsy and Spinky's in Ventnor. (Image: Contributed.)

Besty and Spinky's came out top of 12 shortlisted favourites.

Also in the running were Gossips Cafe in Yarmouth, Caffe Isola in Newport, Pencil Cottage in Shanklin Old Village, Better Days Cafe in Ventnor, Town Choice in Newport, Blueberries in Shanklin, No 64, George Street in Ryde, The Dell Sands in Seaview, Chessell Cafe, Snacks and Ladders in Newport and Tonis Tea Room in Ventnor Esplanade.

Isle of Wight County Press readers were asked to vote for their favourites