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The only remaining Wimpy restaurant in Thanet had its signs removed this week.

The seafront fast food chain in Marine Terrace, Margate, is one of only six Wimpy outlets still in operation in the whole of Kent, with the other five in Chatham, Maidstone, Strood, Sittingbourne and Ashford.

Pictures show that the main Wimpy logo above the front door, another sign above the first floor windows and a sign that was previously attached to the building have all been taken away.

The restaurant front has been stripped down with only the ‘take away service’ sign remaining below a sign that previously read ‘ice cream’, which is also now gone.

Margate’s Wimpy is highly-rated by customers on TripAdvisor with an overall score of 4.5 out of 5.

And 96 per cent of those who have given feedback said it was either excellent or very good.

'A warm welcome and tasty, filling food'

One user previously wrote: “Used to go to Wimpy many moons ago before McDonald's appeared. Fondly remembering a warm welcome and tasty, filling food.

“I'm glad to say that the Margate branch upholds these memories. Very good service with excellent food.

“More expensive than other high street chains but it feels more like a restaurant than a fast food joint. Returned here many times and probably will many more. Highly recommended.”

'I like Wimpy'

Another said: “I have to say I like Wimpy more than maybe all the other burger places.

“You get fresh cooked food. The chips are always good. You get a really nice brown bun and a nice flavoured burger. I also think the sauce is great.

“You can eat in, waitress service. Frothy coffee...not sure 'bout that but hey. Knicker bocce glories...yeah.

“Blast from the past and just as nice forty years later. I like Wimpy.”

It is not yet been confirmed if the store is on the verge of closure or not.

Wimpy has been contacted for more information.