Apple Cafe in Chichester

We love this cafe for hot drinks and treats. We haven't tried their food menu but it always looks good. We like their hot chocolate menu, today drinking classic hot and Terry's orange - both lovely. Our other favourite is the milkshakes. Small so does get busy.

I couldn't believe how rude the young female member of staff was to me and my elderly mum. The loos and access to the loos are very shabby.

Pleasant cafe located inside Waterstones bookshop. Service was good and the coffee and scones excellent. Only gripe is that coffee is only given one price on the menu but this was not the price we paid. It would appear that the prices are for a small coffee, we were charged 20% more......would be helpful to let customers know when ordering rather than upselling without explaining price changes. The food looked and smelt lovely and were would have returned for lunch had it not been for being charged more on the coffee than the advertised price. Dog-friendly but be aware that it is up a flight of stairs in the shop so not ideal for those with mobility issues.

Popped in here for coffee with my Mum in a wheelchair. Latte was one of the best we have tasted. View over the Cathedral is lovely and visit was worthwhile for that alone. Access with a wheelchair through the books is a bit tricky and cafe is not well signposted inside. Worst part is signs for the toilets as the signs send you in the wrong direction. I asked where the toilets were and was told they would show me in a minute but didn't seem to come back. I found the toilet on the 2nd floor but was disappointed with the signage which makes no sense.

The coffee was good and the ambience pleasant and we were surrounded by the tempting variety of new books to read whilst we sat there - naturally once we started we had to finish! So we both bought the books we were reading! A risk but a good one!

We visited the Apple Cafe a couple of times during a short stay in Chichester, First time was for coffee and scones. The coffee was good so we came back for lunch the next day. Good array of soups, paninis and quiches on offer with good options for vegetarians. Food was excellent as was the service. Prices reasonable without we thought.

My main issue with this cafe and the book store is the general poor state of repair of the shop with holes in the roof and appalling loos. Walking to the loo you pass through crumbling walls, very dirty doors and a a neglected toilet which at the time was in a mess with loo paper everywhere. Cafe itself is table service, we just had tea but there is a selection of nice cakes and light bites. Good to browse in the book shop and escape shopping. Not relaxing though as worn out tables and chairs. Needs refurbishing desperately. Not romantic.

Sadly the view has gone downhill with the Cathedral being wrapped in plastic sheeting while the roof timbers and lead roof are installed. Some 5 years, I believe. That said the cheese scones and lentil soup are as wonderful as ever. Hayling Seagoon

Popped in on Monday afternoon. Good coffee, good cake, especially the chocolate brownie. Lovely welcome and friendly staff, highly recommend.

Hidden upstairs in Waterstones is this lovely, simply styled café. Very friendly staff, great coffees, super choice of cakes including gluten-free! Very reasonable prices, too. Go there!

Perfectly-placed eaterie opposite Cathedral, and inside Waterstone's Bookshop. Small, friendly, light place, serving tasty in-house foods and drinks. Lovely.

Popped in for lunch and the views of the cathedral are wonderful. The panini - cheese and ham is £5.80 with no side salad. You pay extra for crisps! Good for treat but I feel they could make it better with just a few added extras for the total paid.

Being Coeliac this is now our first stop in Chichester for coffee and gluten free eats. They seem to have more gluten free cakes than other cakes and being able to ponder and choose is a rare treat. We re-visited another time for lunch and again the menu offers lots of gluten free choice without apology. We spoke to the lady and it seems they are well ahead of the game in catering for special dietary requirements. The also get a bonus point for the Tea Pigs tea.

Good service, indeed VERY good service. Lovely freshly made food ( we had an excellent fresh cheese and chutney sarnie plus a ‘melt in your mouth quiche that my wife was delighted with) But.... £5.95 for a cheese and chutney sandwich....... you expect some garnish at least. We left satisfied but feeling just a bit ‘ripped off’.......sadly

Been going many years and slowly the quality has declined and prices have risen. Popped in Saturday nothing of the old menu ie ' on the road' remained replaced with bland plus extra for even garnish. Shame won't go back.

We've been here several times and always pop in when we're in Chichester. They have a superb gluten free menu and the food is delicious. The staff are very friendly and welcoming too.

I often visit this cafe it’s great for wholesome lunches and snacks in a break from shopping. I cannot drink cows milk or soya and on several visits sang the praises oatmilk. The manager obviously listens to her customers and I was delighted to see it is now not only on the regular menu but apparently popular . It’s difficult for people like me to get a hot drink when out so Apple cafe will definitely be seeing me again.

Visited for coffee one afternoon with my wife. Very friendly service and lovely coffee, although rather small cups. However the chairs are old and uncomfortable and the whole place needs a coat of paint and refurbishment. The carpet on the stairs to the loo can only be described as old, dirty and worn out. The single loo and passage way are in need of a complete repaint job too. Overall this place is worth 2 stars but the staff and coffee made it to 3. It has great views of the Cathedral.There are better cafes in Chichester.

My daughter and I had lunch at the Apple cafe. We both had soup and a cheese scone. For afters I had Earl Grey Tea Nd the most delicious Apple and Cinnamon cake I've ever eaten. My daughter had a vanilla late coffee and a chocolate brownie. All the food is made from scratch on the premises and is served elegantly by friendly and attentive staff who make you feel very welcome. I'll definitely be eating here again.

With views over the cathedral and a stash of homemade cake and light bites...and in a bookshop. ..this is a great stopping point. Just wish they brewed tea in a pot...rather than a tea bag and hot water in cup arrangement....

Almorcé hoy aquí. . Bueno, no sólo mi ensalada de humus de hojas consistía en un paquete y el humus atrapados en un bowl en el medio. Cero de 10 presentación y sabor. Mi hija tenía un panini que consistía en queso sólido, mi esposa y yo pasamos un atún con mayonesa y un panecillo pequeño de hojas de lechuga rellenas por dentro. Sin guarnición en ambos platos y caro. Lo lamento mucho, pero hemos estado aquí muchas veces antes, pero hoy las normas eran muy bajos. En la caja, la señora antes de mí se quejaron de que su bollo era frío, y me dijeron que ella debe tener nos gruñó por pedi que se caliente ni disculpa. Tuve el mismo trato cuando me pidieron mi opinión después. Hay muchos otros buenos restaurantes en el centro de chichester.

Just visited for a quick drink and snack. Really pleased that they accommodate Gluten Free and Vegans. They have Almond Milk as well as Soya and lovely Gluten Free bread... Seeded and tasty. My non Gluten Free/Vegan friend also really enjoyed her experience at the...

Miserable día húmedo gris, así que la cosa - chocolate caliente y un brownie y té y cherry quebradiza. Todo el personal era bueno y agradable vedry muy amable y eficiente.

Madre y llamé para té y pasteles después de curiosear los libros. Llegamos justo cuando estaba abriendo y con una mesa de ventana con vistas a la Catedral, tienes una vista estupenda, y era muy relajante a sentarse y disfrutar de la gente pasar. El...

Hermosa Chichester. Dos tantos y una de 18 años buscando un lugar agradable para un poco de café y almuerzo. Ah, y preferiblemente sin gluten opciones gratis algunos. Fuimos a Waterstones en un capricho, y seguido de nuestra nariz a la primera planta Apple Café....

Así que aquí vamos! Pedimos un panini, tienes la más pequeña posible y algunas patatas panini triturado en un bol pequeño que utilizaría para la mantequilla. Parece muy apetecible todas a 6 libras. 50! Ver las fotos! Caro y muy poco de nada! El lugar...

Above Waterstones, this bright small cafe has plenty of home-made soups, homity pies plus winter warmer drinks and ice creams. Window seats have views of the cathedral.. Friendly staff.

A lovely little cafe with helpful,friendly staff.Nice and relaxing with views of the cathedral.Good menu choice especially for vegetarians.Four different soups on offer at lunch time.Good coffee and cakes and you can browse around Waterstones as well.

"You do not understand. This is a clean and pleasant cafe. It is well lighted. The light is very good and also, now, there are shadows of the leaves." (Hemingway)The Apple Cafe is an ode to Hemingway's clean, well-lighted place. Situated in the Dolphin and Anchor, with stunning architectural views of Chichester's historic cathedral, the Apple Cafe is ambient, friendly, and simply excellent. The staff are knowledgable and helpful; the menu boasts an array of choices that cater to any dietary need. (The Goat's Tart and Humous are my particular favourites). I recommend that you take a book, take a seat at Table 11, order a salted caramel hot chocolate (the best you'll find) and watch the autumn leaves fall from the trees outside.

This is a bright and cheerful little café but from a good first impression we became disappointed by the time we left. Our table had a reasonably pleasant view for my wife but mine was of a coat rack and half the kitchen door. More of a let down for me was the menu, heavily weighted towards the vegetarian and I had to look hard before finding something to my taste. The cost was also a shock, e.g. £8 for a small bowl of soup and a cheese and pickle sandwich (sliced bread and also a slice of cheese as far as I could see), and £1.70 for one cup of tea or £2-odd for a pot of tea (apparently equal to a cup and a half). For that I would expect something special but to be honest the quality of the food was no more than average, if that. The staff are all helpful and friendly but I think they are let down by the product they are selling. Sorry, we won't be going back.

A haven of peace and tranquillity near Chichester's bustling centre. Indeed a matter of yards from the 16th century Cross.Good selection of light lunches, cakes and pastries and excellent coffee. A whole range of food allergies are well catered for.Swift, friendly service. A personal favourite is "squashed goat"! That's a small quiche with squash and topped with goats' cheese. I asked for, "squashed goat" on one occasion and a lady at the next table turned around and enquired, "what on earth is that?".A conventional oven rather than a microwave would improve things, but I understand the logistics would be tricky. One of the nicest aspects of the location is to have a window seat and look south over the north side of Chichester Cathedral. The only (?) cathedral in the country with a free-standing bell tower.The other attraction is that the cafe is situated in the Waterstones' building. So once refreshed you can browse / purchase from the excellent range of books. If we all purchased all our books online then in a few years time there will be NO bookshops on the High Streets. That really would be a tragedy.Hayling Seagoon

I didn't expect much from a little Cafe on the second floor of Waterstones but I was blown away by how excellent this was. Very friendly, helpful and on-the-ball staff, quick table service and the best Cappuccino that I've ever had (even better than the ones that I had in Italy when I was Cabin Crew). I was meeting a friend there for the first time and our whole experience was made very special so it was a nice occasion. I will definitely be going back.

Such a lovely atmosphere in this little cafe. The range of choice was excellent --- both soups were gluten-and dairy-free, served with gluten-free bread and dairy-free spread."Normal " bread and butter also available ! But the best was the choice of cakes ----- not one, but four were completely " free from " ( and the non-free from options looked delicious and choice plentiful ). The staff were without exception friendly and helpful and the outlook onto the cathedral grounds was delightful, especially as this is just off the city centre. I thoroughly recommend it. Oh and the cakes------I couldn't decide, so took one cherry shortbread and one lemon shortcake to take away -----in a little box and bag. They were the tastiest " free-from " cakes I've ever eaten !

At last a cafe you can have a decent lunch which is gluten free without asking or offered just a packet of crisps! Good choice of both sweet and savoury food and a lovely strong cup of tea. Will be back soon.

My wheelchair-bound wife and I were looking for a lunchtime snack during our visit to Chichester. We spotted Waterstone's opposite the cathedral and followed the signs to the cafe. We took the lift to the first floor and found it at the front of the building. The service was extremely helpful, the waiter showing us to an accessible table. Our sandwiches were excellent, well-filled on fresh granary bread. Overall: good quality, good service, very good value for money, We shall return.

On the top floor above Waterstone's Bookshop, which you enter to find the lift, this is a charming tea room with freshly made home made cakes and biscuits and a good selection of hot and cold drinks.Served by effcicient and pleasant staff, it was a joy to find this litle hideaway - and if you are lucky enough to have a window table (there are several) you will have a great view ofthe cathedral side-on!Everything else very good, but the loo (only one for everyone) does need a serious upgrade: but then you don't staythere long!

Excellent waiting staff and always a good cup of coffee. A good range of snacks and an ideal place for lunchtime business people in Chichester to mmet up. Also popular with shoppers, may of whom are regulars.Can be a bit crampt at busy times

Waterstones often have a nice Cafe within their stores and this one is delightful. Great views of the Cathedral are on offer and the staff are very nice. The pots of Tea come in singles and we had a toasted Teacake ; the Tea was Tea pigs so a good strong flavour guaranteed. Price of £7 all in was reasonable for the location. Very friendly atmosphere and a meeting place for good quality local people. Will return when next in Chichester. The stairs may put some people off but there was mainly a middle aged and elderly clientele so they aren't that bad.

Beautiful homemade food, and so much choice for Gluten Free !!!!! The pea and mint soup is a must, and the cherry shortcake to die for. Its very refreshing to find somewhere that has so much choice for me.

Came in for a lunchtime snack, undercooked mozerella Panini, with a little salsa that you needed a microscope to find and I counted about 5 crisps ! All for around £7. Plate looked awful, no salad, nothing and left hungry. I would not recommend ! much better food elsewhere.

What a lovely little cafe, very impressed on our first visit and we shall definitely return. Really lovely choice of cakes and savoury items, and what was particularly impressive is the large choice of gluten free options. Rather than just one conciliatory gluten free flapjack....the choice was great. The list of drinks available matches the great food; a wide range of teas, many coffee options, and the hot chocolates can certainly be recommended. Our daughter loved the chilli and cinnamon variety.The staff are really friendly and attentive without being obtrusive. To top it all, this is a first floor cafe with views straight across to the cathedral..perfect. It isn't that large, so I can imagine that a busy times it may be difficult to find a seat. Was fine when we visited later on a Saturday afternoon. They offer a loyalty card....which I plan to be filling on many visits.

We enjoy visiting here for lunch mid week. The soup and cheese scone is our favourite. Delicious range of cakes too and cater for gluten free. Friendly staff.

Brilliant service friendly staff. I come here in the middle of shopping trips for a quick lunch and sit down . It is always excellent .

I go here as they always have gluten free option and it's great for a light lunch. Nice to browse the books and they have books for little ones too but it is small so only suitable for a couple or a few friends.

Very friendly staff and lovely homemade soups and gluten free cakes. Have visited several times Nd service and food always good.

Quite tight cramped tables, that said very friendly staff and nice little menu. Very reasonably priced food. We both had sandwiches, prepared fresh and tasted delicious. Good all round service. Worth a visit if looking for a light snack. The cafe is located upstairs at the Waterstone book shop, so stairs to climb.

This place was unexpected delight and a great discovery. It has heart and soul. Located on the first floor of Waterstones Book shop, with the best ever views of Chichester Cathedral. The food is simple very fresh, nutritious and utterly delightful. Salads have crunch and taste. Veggie, vegan and gluten free. No one will miss out. All home made and tastes accordingly. The cakes are so lovely I could have eaten the counter! It was hard to resist! The staff are so friendly and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble and service exemplary, worthy of a bigger establishment. Miss it at your loss! Dogs are not allowed but there is a chair by the door where you can tie them. We loved it. Great value for money too.

Take the stairs up to the café and sit by the window overlooking the cathedral,relax with coffee and cakes. A nice treat. The tables are a bit close together,however it wasn't packed when we visited and the service was prompt and cheerful.

We've visited this cafe several times over the years and love the view of the cathedral you get from the window seats. It's always busy but the staff are friendly and efficient so the service is good. The menu offers a wide choice and the coffee is good making this a great stopover in the centre of town.

Have visited this cafe several times and it is always excellent. Food is brilliant, and the choice of home made dessert fantastic. Nice to see on the menu some alternative brands of drinks, such as Tea Pigs tea etc. Service is excellent and I will be going again.

I called in with friends while visiting the cathedral, not knowing that there was a cafe here! The decor is light and, although it isn't a large seating area, we had no problem finding a seat. The staff were lovely - friendly, helpful and very efficient. There was a nice selection, including vegetarian and gluten-free. My earl grey tea was good quality and my lemon drizzle cake was lovely - light, fresh and lemony all the way through, not just near the top!the location is literally across the road from the Cathedral and, from our table, I was able to take a beautiful photo of the Cathedral, making a perfect end to my visit.

Seating is much more ordered and the cafe appears to hold more customers: good news since this place is popular and rightly so. I met friends her today and had an excellent coffee and perfect cheese scone - certainly the best in town. Generally busy but quiet, and because of first floor location few prams and children.A favourite view of the Cathedral from the window seats.

This is a very good independently run cafe on the First Floor of Waterstones Bookshop in the centre of the City, facing the cathedral. The bright and cheerful interior is echoed by the friendly, efficient staff and clearly from our visit, the venue is deservedly popular. The wide range of foods are home made and include many vegetarian and gluten free options. It was a nice and welcome change to enjoy the table service. GO, you will not be disappointed.

I dropped into the bookshop and planned to go to the coffee chain next door. I am so glad that the lovely aroma emanating from the cafe persuaded me to give it a try.It was a lovely sunny day and I was fortunate enough to find a window seat - the view of Chichester Cathedral right opposite was wonderful with the spire glinting in the sun.Having planned to have coffee and cake (they looked wonderful), I opted instead to have a warming bowl of soup which came choice of brown bread, a rice cake or a cheese scone. The scone was soft and warm and delicious. My homemade soup was so good that I asked for the recipe before I left.I have made the soup and when I sit down to eat it transports me back to that seat in the sun.Please do give this lovely little cafe your support as you will not be disappointed with the home made food on offer, and the lovely people who are working to make this cafe a success.Lovely and clean, tables cleared quickly, friendly and helpful staff ....... that makes such a difference.Enjoy.

What a lovely little cafe! Loads of choice, great service and really lovely food. The only downside to this cafe is that's it's small and therefore a bit cramped - it was also very busy on the day we visited. There were 3 generations of us eating and even the teeangers liked the food - quite an achievement! As a veggie I often find that my choices are quite limited but that wasn't the case at the Apple cafe and we'll definitely be going back there on our next visit! Lovely, friendly staff too.

We've been coming here since this little café first opened in Waterstones. It's always good quality food, hot coffee and a friendly service. We've noticed that there are a few older single people who make this a regular stop as the staff always have time to make them welcome. A comfortable little gem of a place.

Been here a couple of times with my girlfriend for lunch. Always good food with a smile. Would happily recommend to anyone, especially a table in the window looking out at the cathedral.

Just had my third visit to this little cafe in Waterstones. We discovered it by accident a couple of years ago, on a visit to Chichester, and I am pleased to say it has not changed a bit. It still provides an excellent choice of food and drink, and is especially good for veggies/vegans/ gluten and dairy-free diets. Good value, friendly service, excellent menu, in a lovely setting. I look forward to my next visit!

Tucked away on the first floor of Waterstones bookshop, Apple Cafe is well known to locals but less so to visitors who will find it worth the effort to climb the stairs in the hope of a window seat and fabulous view of the cathedral. I have visited Apple Cafe on numerous occasions and the food, service and value have always been excellent. Food is freshly prepared from good, wholesome ingredients with flexibility to accommodate all kinds of tastes and diets. For those not on a grain-free diet, try the cheese scones!

A warm and welcoming cafe/restaurant with a friendly and relaxed vibe. An ideal place to stop when sight-seeing and shopping in Chicester.Our soya-milk mochas were delicous. Rich, chocolatey and powerful. My partner had a slice of Apple and Cinnamon loaf cake. Moist, sweet and satisfying was the verdict. I had the Museli Flapjack (the only vegan cake on the menu) - it was delicious.The service was excelllent and the staff cheerful, friendly and efficient. The only improvement I would suggest is to expand on the range of vegan cakes and bakes. I'm sure they would prove popular.

Recently had lunch here with family, including two vegans. The staff were friendly and helped with menu choices that suited a dairy free diet, there was actually a fair bit of choice. The food was delicious. Soya cappuccino was not a problem at the end of the meal. The cafe also caters for those on a gluten free diet. Will return.

Good variety of cakes, gluten free products available, various teas, nice coffee, soups and more. Good views of Chichester Cathedral from 1st floor windows. prompt polite service. The building itself is old and has some sloped floors.

In Waterstones, opposite the cathedral. Every time we go the drinks, cakes and service are excellent. Food looks good too.

We often come here for a light lunch when in town and are never disappointed. Always a wide range of teas available - offered by the cup of pot, and at least one of the waitress remembers us from previous visits. The soups appear to be home made, as do the flans and pies, and are offered in combinations that means there is always a good choice for the hungry and those with smaller appetites. I really enjoy the cheese scones: they ate almost the best that I have ever found ( these were in a cafe in Oakhampton, Devon) and are a must have at each visit. Friendly and good service, life available in Waterstones if you can't manage the stairs.

Very nice cafe with a great selection of Gluten free snacks and cakes. Welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff

This is a small but delightful cafe situated on the first floor of Waterstones, open weekdays 10:00-4pm, Sundays 11:00-3pm. I come to Chichester about once a fortnight and when I do, this is the first place I head to for breakfast/brunch and coffee. Reasons:Food: Excellent, all home-made with good ingredients. The scones are excellent, the coffee is strong and tasty, perfect for waking me up in the morning. There is a full range of cakes and shortbreads - flapjacks, raspberry and coconut slices, chocolate and caramel slices, lemon drizzle cake, chocolate chip shortbreads and more. The meals served are all breakfasts and lunches as they usually close at 4pm. These are all good quality and delicious. Gluten-free options available as noted by another reviewer.Environment: Clean, hygienic, bright due to the large windows on one side letting sunlight in, cosy. Wonderful view of the Cathedral. Windows can be opened by customers for ventilation. The chairs and tables are all wood. Although it is a small cafe I always get a place. There's also the added bonus of this cafe being in a bookstore, so one has a wide range of books to read with coffee! Always nice. There is also a shelf on which the Waterstone's Top 10 books are displayed, to be taken down and mused through at one's pleasure.Service: Some of the nicest I've ever met, friendly, courteous and helpful. Orders always arrive on time and with a smile. Prices: Reasonable. Beverage prices are the same as you find elsewhere at £2 - £2.50 for a regular cup. Refill slightly cheaper. Meals are less than £10. .

In an ancient building in Chichester's West Street Waterstones manages to be a "real" bookshop. Upstairs, the Apple Cafe with views out over the Cathedral is a bright and friendly place to while away some time with a coffee and cake. The coffee is OK but the hot chocolate is thin and really not nice. A decent selection of cakes etc. tempt. Light meals are also available.

Delicious gluten-free pastry & cakes available here, along with their other delightful food. What a find!!

We were wandering round Chichester at about three in the afternoon, desperate to find something to eat that was not a full meal, but tasty and inexpensive. At the fourth try we lucked out with the Apple cafe on the first floor of Waterstones in West Street.It's light and airy as the windows are south facing, with views of the cathedral across the road. We looked at the menu of soups, wraps, quiches and salads and knew that we had found what we wanted. We both had the lentil soup - me with a cheese scone, him with a chunk of soft granary bread and butter. The was tasty and good quality. The tea was teapigs. The cakes looked scrummy and we will be back to try them.There is a shelf with the current top ten best selling books and people were taking them down to read with their food or drink.The service was excellent - friendly, smiley, attentive but not intrusive. This place is a gem and we will be back.

Food tasty with consistently good quality ingredients. The Mackeral and beetroot with radish is J's favourite and we also have enjoyed the soups and saandwiches. Coffee strong - a choice of sizes would be welcome especially with 2 shorts. Service friendly and prompt - nice views of Cathedral if you get a window seat.

I love popping in here when we visit Waterstones. The cafe is on the first floor and is in a snug corner, home made cakes and very tasty quiches and soups, tea pigs specialist teas and a nice outlook to the cathedral. A space for a natter, a coffee or a read of what you have bought!

i come here for lunch/tea every time i am in chichester. the staff are very friendly and helpful. they have soups, sandwiches, cakes & pies on the menu. a bit pricey but better quality compared to other cafe in the city. you get a nice view of the cathedral by the window seats!