New seafront café Whitewater Cromer opens in Norfolk

Whitewater Cromer opened on the seafront earlier this month, offering a range of breakfasts to main meals.

The café was invested in by a group of eight friends from across Norfolk, including Cromer born and bred Richard Graveling - whose family own The Grove, in Overstrand Road and established in 1936.

Richard Graveling of Whitewater Cromer (Image: Sonya Duncan)

Breakfasts feature crab eggs benedict, French toast and a full English, enjoyed against the backdrop of a giant mural painted by local artist Samuel Thomas. 

From lunchtime, gourmet burgers and handmade pizzas are on offer - with the option to order straight from your spot on the beach, via the Whitewater's app.

The café also has an alcohol license so visitors can enjoy a glass of something cold in the summer sun while sitting on the prom.

Whitewater Cromer pizza (Image: Sonya Duncan)

The menu features plenty of seafood - caught within just 20 yards of the kitchen. Mr Graveling has known the Cromer fishing families for years, whose boats pull up right in front of the restaurant.

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The 49-year-old said: "We had said we would like to have a presence in town and there is so much going on down here - the east end is blooming and is quite an up-and-coming area. We love it here in the old Lifeboat Café looking out to sea.

Whitewater Cromer breakfast (Image: Sonya Duncan)

"Everyone is really excited, we have had so many people in. The restaurant is full today, on a wet and windy Tuesday lunchtime.

"We are really pleased with how well it is going. It is a good community down here, working together."

Whitewater Cromer will be open until 8pm in the summer and 5pm in the winter.