Cafe 72 in Arun

Jim used to run the cafe in Middleton-on-Sea which is sorely missed, so we decided to see how he was getting on at no.72. - Very well with Sarah still there, and a nice lady called Caroline who was on trial for the day. I hope she stays because she wasn't nervous at all d served the perfect large mug of tea. Our lunches were perfect too. I chatted with other customers who were really friendly. Thanks Jim - so good to see you again xx

Hadn’t had breakfast and was late - went in for a large full English, really hit the spot. Excellent coffee. Lots of choices for breakfast and lunch on the board. The many regulars coming in testified to its being a great place to eat or just pop on for a coffee.

Several of the windows were broken and boarded up and stayed that way for weeks. The prices were way too high for the quality of food which was cold when it got to the table and the service was slow and indifferent.

We have eaten here several times now and not been disappointed. Its clean, food is good quality and staff are friendly. Fish Finger sandwiches, yum!

only been here for breakfast which is excellent great staff good food Bar open for drinks and food in the evening

So you go in you ask for well done food it comes under cooked the bagaute is undercooked and the bacon too even tho I asked for it well Done I will not be visiting this place again for sure steer clear of it .....................

We visited in September. We waited at the door as it said wait here to be seated. The girl on the counter just ignored us for about 5 minutes until she finally asked if we were ok. We said the sign said to wait there and she seemed surprised, laughed and said to sit anywhere. It also said that we had to have our temperature taken but they didn’t do that. I asked if they needed to take my details for track and trace but she didn’t seem too bothered and said only if I wanted. I did. The tables were well packed in but we were the only ones in so that didn’t matter to much. If it was busy then you couldn’t socially distance, but maybe they just sit you on alternate tables when busy. There was a large menu to choose from and I thought the prices were cheap. I had the eggs benedict and a coffee and it was absolutely lovely. You couldn’t fault the food at all, I just thought they were maybe a little lax on covid restrictions. We did visit in September though so maybe they are stricter now.

Doesn’t even check ID, had children in there all night, overheard a youngster in there “this is the place to be if you have no Identification” shame on you, as a bar owner you have a duty to be checking. Food was awful and took forever to come out to us. Never will I go back there a special as there is children drinking in there. Just awful.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch sat outside in the sunshine today. A great selection, attractively served and very reasonably priced. Friendly staff and very Covid safe.

We have been coming here for 2 years now, the cafe allow us the space in bar 72 and every Wednesday and Saturday 10-12 we turn up for breakfast and banter. We welcome any military veterans to come along and join us.

Very nice cafe nice, the staff are good and the food good too and prompt service . They are so pleasant and friendly

The atmosphere is family friendly. We went for brunch & had a short wait but comforted ourselves with coffee or lemon water. Great food selections; the Eggs Benedict and omelettes were delicious and the best bakery rye bread!

Had an amazing time at the place. Lovely atmosphere and outstanding food. Very friendly staff. The chef and his food were out of this planet. The most tender and tasteful ribs I've had in my life. Sure im coming back whenever i can.

Lovely, tender, fell off the bone, butter-like ribs with an amazing homemade chilly sauce on the side. Best restaurant I have tried in England. Will come back here for sure. And the chef was just so lovely and friendly. Great experience!

The new Cafe72 in Littlehampton is an amazing place! We had the best ribs we have ever eaten and a vegetarian burger! Everything was simply delicious! The chef and the rest of the staff were wonderful! Don't miss it out if you are ever around!

Fairly priced, an average cafe. Lady who served me seemed a bit jaded, but we had a nice sit down and a chat outside. Wouldn't say it has much going on, and wont visit again in a hurry.

Stopped here with the Mrs and had a lovely brunch. Reasonably priced and really friendly staff. Would go again and recommend. Enjoy

Need to improve your staff customer care. Waitress was outside smoking while we waited for her to come in and serve us. She barely acknowledged our presence. No hello, smile or thank you (and this has been the same on previous visits). Most cafes have their staff looking smart with tidy hair and some sort of tea shirt/uniform or apron. We wanted a toasted sandwich on brown bread. Were told “don’t have other bread only farmhouse bread”. The toasted sandwich arrived in extra thick doorstop bread! The cheese had solidified. It’s a shame as when this cafe opened it was such a cheery place with a lovely waitress and owner. Won’t return.

Looking for somewhere to have lunch we came across this cafe. We were told that they were serving Sunday lunch. The cafe and bistro are separate and so we sat in the bistro. The roast chicken was delicious served with a variety of vegetables. The owners are extremely friendly and we found lots to chat about. If ever we are in the area again we know where we will be eating.

With no other orders pending why does it take 25 minutes to prepare 2 panini? The next customer after waited 30 minutes for his food. I didn't actually give us what we wanted in our panini but after such a long way we need to eat it and get going to an appointment. Needless to say we won't be going back.

Visited Saturday morning with my two children. At the point of ordering I was told that there was a 25 minute wait for food. I had no problem with this, and was happy to be told upfront. We ordered three breakfasts, the first of these was given to the table next to us. They said that it wasn’t what they had ordered, and even suggested that it was probably mine, but even so the waitress left it with them in their table. A couple of minutes later, one of our other breakfasts arrived, correctly to our table. Shortly after that, they realised that my breakfast was wrongly given to the other table. By this time it had been sat there for about 5 minutes, but they just took it from that table, and passed it to me! Meanwhile, our other breakfast had not arrived. I asked twice where it was, to be told that the chef is alone, and was very busy. By the time the third breakfast arrived, (about 45 minutes from the point of ordering), we had eaten the other two!! Awful service, and the waitress didn’t seem bothered by the situation at all!!

10 of us went tonight for party. First visit and won't be the last!

best value food in littlehampton . visit the 72 cafe 2 or 3 times a week . never been nothing but good value.

Just went in, the young woman on the front counter was unfriendly to the point of being surly. We left without eating and went along the high street to the Portuguese bar and grill for a much much better experience. We will NOT be going back and cannot recommend it

I popped in for lunch the other day. This is a no nonsense, traditional cafe with a good range of breakfasts, lunches, snacks and cake.

Amazing food! Lovely helpful staff! Would definitely recommend. A great place for family and friends. Staff are so accommodating. Dietary needs catered too. Nothing is too much. 5* service. Go there or I'll blow your kneecaps off loooool xx

The cafe off the main precinct is the day time location for eating. Small with about eight tables inside and four or five outside. There is a bistro off the adjoining side street but not usually open for lunch. Large breakfast and lunch menu with sandwiches and light meal, typical cafe fare. Waitress was under pressure but retained her composure whilst not being friendly or unfriendly either, food came in good time and was good quality for the price. The experience just lacked something which could have made the visit better for us.

I was looking for a coffee shop to have some lunch whilst on a trip to Littlehampton. There were a lot of fast food outlets and chain shops around, but I was looking for something a little different. I wasn’t disappointed.

Arrived for brunch, cooked breakfast was okay and tomato soup satisfactory, service was a bit slow but got there in the end. We were in the café part. There's a bistro and bar out back but this seemed to be closed up when we visited with just the café part open.

We went for breakfast this morning and the food was great, it was made to order and the service was great!

A nice place to relax and enjoy the start of the day. Unfortunately toilets are not very accessible but there's room to get a wheelchair into the dining area. The food is always cooked to order and always fresh and hot. A good menu to choose from. I know that the owner is trying to resolve the toilet issue. But always a friendly welcome.

A great cafe at the front and also a good room at the back, we have held meetings in here and also enjoyed a full English or just a Bacon Sandwich. A bonus is that the back part is open, with excellent prices, on a Friday and Saturday eveneing

My wife and I ordered a meal each we waited 45 minutes for it to arrive only to be told they had given it to some one else who had only been there 5 minutes. Asked for our money back. This I find was sloppy waitress service. Waitress just looked blank never said a word. Won’t be going back.

A Cafe, A restaurant , a meeting place, great little place with both a front Cafe and back restaurant and bar. Staff are brilliant and very helpful , from a bacon sarnie to a bottle of bubbly you can get it here.

Great place for food and drinks they even serve alcohol. Pizzas are great, go down well with a beer or wine. At the front it's a cafe in the day

We happened upon this little cafe at 2.45pm, and had a very tasty full English breakfast (breakfast goes on until 3pm) it was a big piping hot proper breakfast just perfect. Steaming hot mug of tea with it and toast and real butter! Friendly, clean with tasty food. Highly recommended.

Cafe. 72 has only recently changed ownership and now has a small bar at the rear of the cafe, it is very pleasant and although there's not a massive choice of beers there is something for everyone and it's worth looking out for the special offers on. The place is clean, there are no gaming machines or television so you can sit and talk in pleasant surroundings. The staff are very friendly and you are made to feel welcome.

Just called in feeling peckish and was really most impressed Too late for a Jacket I opted for the same as my husband the brunch and was very pleased I did It was excellent fresh cooked chips very nice bacon and sausage and perfectly cooked egg. Well done Very clean - and friendly service too

Came here after a terrible stay in Hove at a so-called guest house whose idea of full breakfast is a joke. We enjoyed full english with toast and tea/coffee included. Highly recommend. Very friendly staff, nice, clean toilets although u do have to go outside and in the back entrance to go! Decent prices for what u get.

A lovely place very friendly and the food was excellent would definitely recommend this place and I will come back and reasonably priced

Lovely cafe serving a great selection of food and drinks. Have eaten in the new Bistro on several occasions and every time the food has been excellent. Very friendly and welcoming staff. I would recommend a visit.

This is a really good cafe and a good place to meet friends for coffee and food.The breakfasts are proving very popular and they have a great menu,the staff are warm and welcoming.There is additional seating out the back.This also from 4pm is a bistro (check for opening hours) I recommend you come and try both the cafe and bistro out

Went to Littlehampton to have a look round and were lucky enough to get a table here.