Calamity's in Chichester

The food was great and well worth a visit and Jane was lovely and inviting. While you are down there pop in for a visit and try the food.

I visited this lovely cafe for a very pleasant tea and coffee after a day trip to West Wittering beach. Unfortunately I manage to leave a top on the back of by my chair and only noticed on returning home from my day out. I contacted a lovely lady at calamity’s who not only located it, but also agreed to post the item back to me. I tried to pay postage etc but she refused to take any payment. All I can say what a wonderful attitude and level service and I wish Calamity’s every success for the future. I will visit again next time I am in the area. Thank you.

Absolutley brilliant find … we went for Sunday lunch … £14.50 for two lovely courses … chicken and beef I had … all the trimmings home made as well … this will be our go to place when we’re in Wittering … see you in September Jane x

Had lunch gammon egg and chips for me chilli and rice for my wife . Lovely hot hot chocolate . Jane is an entertaining host . Lovely hot food 😊.

I use Calamities on average once a week and find it very friendly with good food all meals prepared and cooked as ordered all the produce that is sold is all made in house including cakes and preserves..

We went in today late morning and cannot fault the wonderful welcome we received. Really caring lady who brought books for the child we had with us whilst we waited for our food. Really tasty sausage and bacon sandwiches. Nothing was too much trouble and all reasonably priced.

Sadly an unwelcome and slow experience. Didn’t get a chance to eat anything as it was too slow. One person doing everything, think the lady needs help in the kitchen. Wish we had looked at other experiences before entering. The lady is probably under so much pressure to deliver that she isn’t in the mood for being very convivial. Shame, it seems a nice tea shop that could do so much better.

Rude staff, dirty floors and tea that tasted like dish water we went there as it was close to west wittering beach and seemed like a nice place when googled. My daughter was told off for playing with her hair in the shop too. I do not recommend this cafe unless the staff adjust their customer service and get the cafe cleaned up.

Can't fault calamities Wittering welcomed with a smile excellent food prepared and cooked while you wait and a good selection of homemade cakes.

We absolutely loved this place. Food and drinks were amazing but we also felt at home. Now if you want quick service like you do in a chain cafe, this is not the place for you. This is a small independent beautiful shop with home made food...which takes time. The lady running this shop was sooooo busy but always welcoming if you gave her the chance to be. The amount of people that came in and left because they were not served within 30 seconds astounded us. I had lost my mum a few days previously and when I mentioned this the lady couldn't have been any more caring and compassionate. Not like the previous reviewers have mentioned, which leads me to feel that perhaps they were having a bad day and forgot that others are human too. We will definitely be going back when we are over that way.

Went in for coffee woman was so Rude and unwelcoming walked in walked out would warn people do not enter totally rude and abrupt there are so much more nicer cafes in east wittering don’t waste your time here go elsewhere ...

I popped in for coffee and cake after getting soaked in the rain. The owner was incredibly unfriendly and dismissive. I ordered a cappuccino and a slice of victoria sponge cake. I didn't like the cappuccino but am happy to admit I'm fussy when it comes to my coffee, the cake was lovely and a really large slice. On paying she just pointed to a card machine at the back of the cafe and didn't reply when I said goodbye. I actually thought she hadn't heard me so said it again because I didn't want her to think I was being rude. She still didn't reply but then proceeded to welcome 2 regular customers like old friends. Which made me feel even more annoyed. It's a shame as I have just moved into the area and was looking for a regular coffee haunt and was attracted by the quirky interior. I will definitely be avoiding from now on.

All the food here is homemade and absolutely tastes delicious. A very friendly place and you are made to feel very welcome by the owner. A collection of many unusual teapots surround the shelves on the walls - makes the place feel very cosy. You can also buy jars of homemade jams - I have tasted the strawberry jam and it is absolutely delicious. Will definitely be returning

Rude staff, expensive, stale looking cakes,staff smoking in restaurant, not a happy experience would think a candidate for inspection.

Couldn't have been more pleasantly surprised by how good the food was and how friendly the staff were.

Great collection of Teapots. Don't be in a rush!!! However when food was delivered it was excellent, fresh and presentation very good. Owner Jane is a real character - been there for 30 years.

Jane makes all her own cakes. I don't have much of a sweet tooth and I don't like sugary treats but Jane's cakes are irresistable: light, fluffy and just the right balance of ingredients. She's also very welcoming and funny, particularly with children.

Came in for a spot of lunch in my lunch hour when working in the witterings for the day. I'm a big food lover but had to leave my plate almost untouched. I was a bit unsure as the counter top was very cluttered and dirty, but thought I'd give it a chance!I ordered scrambled egg on toast with mushrooms and tomatoes, although I was the only person in the cafe, it took a very long time to come out as the owner was looking after a toddler at the same time.... understandable but a bit annoying to have to wait til the toddler has eaten all her food for yours to be cooked...I'm a paying customer after all... Pretty sure it was all cooked in the microwave as I heard the 'ding' and the bread was incredibly soggy from the mushrooms and tomatoes. The owner was friendly enough and asked me about my day but jokingly slapped me on the wrist when I hadn't finished my food- like it was my fault for not finishing it. For a simple meal it was really really not good. It's very unlike me not to finish food! Shame as brilliant location!

Took kids and grandkids for afternoon tea at Calamity’s. Brilliant. So child friendly. Fabulous cakes made on the premises. Jane the owner was lovely. Highly recommended if you’re visiting Wittering.

I think the words customer service and food presentation (cakes looked sweaty) are not familiar in this cafe. We should have known better as there were only 2 other people in the cafe over a Bank Holiday and the rest of the places to east in East Wittering were full. Left before the Calamity got worse.

We (myself, my partner, my mother in law and my grandson (9)) we’re staying at a holiday park nearby and came several times during our stay. On difference occasions we had breakfast, cakes and drinks - all were very tasty and the breakfast was made fresh while we waited and was delivered with a smile and very friendly chat each time we visited. We would definitely recommend it.

This was the first cafe that I went in. I ordered breakfast which was excellent. Jane was very friendly and attentive, nothing was too much trouble. Her home made cakes and puddings were delicious. Very rare you get a good cafe these days. Next time I am in the area I will be back. Stuart Brighton.

My family and I went into the cafe and stood there minding my own business. The waitress then stood there and did a massive sigh, then said “brain dead, my children are just the same”. I thought this was incredibly rude thing to say to me, especially as I am a customer! As a young adult I expect a bit of respect and not to be treated as a child! She clearly thought I was in the way. A decent waitress/waiter would be polite and say excuse me. Again this rude, unkind and uncalled for. I walked out, upset, while the others stayed in and waited for about 15 minutes for a simple bacon sandwich! Don’t be fooled by the nice decorations, but be prepared for a long wait and rudeness.

Found this little cafe by chance and what a lovely cafe it is. The food is all cooked to order. We had breakfast on a couple of occasions and it was home from home. The owner Jane is lovely and made us very welcome. The prices are reasonable and her cakes looked lovely but didn’t get a chance to try as we were full each time we went. Will definitely be returning next time we are in the area.

We came across this little gem by accident as we where looking for somewhere to eat outside of the busy resturants , and what a great we found. A traditional home cooked food cafe. All the comfort food meals and sandwiches. ' proper food ' as my husband calls It!

What a treat.walked in all the homemade cakes on display got me all flustered as to what to order.had a delicious cheese and onion toasted sandwich.tradotional..tip..yes just walk around the corner to find the hidden delights

Enjoyed a lovely cream tea for two yesterday. Delicious fruit scones and jam, both homemade and clotted cream. Jane is a wonderful cook and a great host. Looking forward to returning again soon

Visited with my mum and what a delight! Jane was such a lovely happy lady. Dog friendly and even makes her own dog biscuits. Gorgeous homemade food and an amazingly cost atmosphere. Clean and such a happy little place. Will definately be back for more

Visitamos después de un largo paseo en la playa, con una pequeña cafetería con comida casera. La butternut squash y sopa de pimiento rojo era especialmente sabrosa y a mi marido le encantó el desayuno durante todo el día. Nos dieron la bienvenida con una cálida sonrisa y el propietario es una señora encantadora.

Excellent scones (esp. the cheesy ones) and warm friendly service. Eclectic collection of nic-nacs. The coffee was a little weak - probably due to the tastes of the mainly elderly clientelle.

Entramos y nos gustaba el aspecto de calamidad - amable y acogedor, ya que teníamos los perros con nosotros nos sentamos - pueden ser bienvenidos por dentro, pero no preguntar -como feliz fuera. Los perros eran incluso dado un regalo. Muy decente ollas de té y un sandwich completo. Pasteles parecía increíble. Muy acogedor por dentro y una colección increíble juego de té. Un almuerzo muy agradable y tanto mujeres nos dio una cálida bienvenida.

Llamado para una taza de té en una tarde de domingo y fue blustery inmediatamente recibió una señora gritando "estamos completos" y ondulada con un gesto de la mano. Ninguna disculpa o sugerencia de llamar más tarde. Había una mesa vacía fuera, pero haber recibido una bienvenida tan desagradable que decidimos ir a otro lugar.

Fuimos a 4,30 en un sábado. Nos después de una comida y la mayoría de otros lugares cercanos habían interrumpido o se estaban preparando para la noche. Tuve sobresaliente y patatas fritas - recién preparado (me dijeron el sobresaliente que se habían hecho esa mañana y estoy seguro de que es justo). Mi novia tenía la había chili - nuevo casero y delicioso. Todo bien comidas caseras y porciones decentes. Ambas eran unos 7 libras, que era también bastante bueno teniendo en cuenta donde estábamos. El propietario es un poco de un espectáculo de lado en su propio derecho y aporta mucho carácter al lugar. Sin duda alguna volveremos otra vez aunque no tener el sha con la colección de ollas de té me hubiera dicho que el café no es su cosa. Mi consejo: no tome tarjetas de pago (Cajeros Automáticos justo abajo de la calle).

Siempre una cálida bienvenida aquí, gran lugar para comer, teníamos una ensalada de aguacate gambas. fue realmente buena, también té y café.

Buena comida fresca cocinados a la orden, ten paciencia y se verá recompensado. A mis hijos les encanta venir aquí y son siempre bienvenidos. Es nuestro favorito en East Wittering.

Lovely family friendly cafe. Food cooked to order and service with a smile. Everything i have tried has been hot tasty and plentyful. Lovely fresh cakes to compliment your tea. I have returned when visited wittering and will continue to. Lovely owner too :)

First customers of the day and the tables were dirty. Owner brought out the breakfast with the teacup tucked under her armpit. Dirty cups and cutlery. Facemeat sausages. Get what you pay for.

At last a place where you can get a decent, home cooked meal for a good price. The dishes here are a pleasant change from the usual "everything with chips" cafe. We ordered a child portion of spaghetti bolognese for our little one, a cheese ploughman and a chicken and vegetable pie with veg. The prices are very reasonable and it made a nice change for the family to eat home cooked food whilst staying at a local B&B.

Found this café by chance while visiting East Wittering.Great food and friendly owners .My wife had the chicken and veg pie and l had a big breakfast. All the food is cooked from scratch using fresh ingredients and they also cater for special diets. Will definitely return next time in the area.

Good prices, great homemade good, charming interior and friendly proprietors. Wish we lived closer. Will visit again next time we are in the Witterings.

Twenty years ago we stopped here for a cup of tea and to get out of the midsummers sun and haven't stopped coming back since!!!! The owner jane really gets to know her customers and welcomes children and their paddys in fact my children always asks to see jane as we get into wittering. We feel part of her family. Food is cooked to order and the vegetables that come with the meals are great. Nothing is to much trouble and we never feel rushed. The best place for tea and cakes to

Clamitys is not just your average café/cake shop- colourful and fun window displays, mouth-watering treats and exceptionally helpful staff. All served in a homely kitchen style.Popped in for a drink and a sit down, ended up having one of the many ‘soups of the day’ which was really tasty. (Although I am now regretting I didn’t eat half the cakes in there too).I have allergies and various food intolerances and the lady who runs the café was amazing, friendly and really helpful. She explained she does the cooking and baking, so could tell me what was in everything. Many of her standard dishes already catered for dairy free, nut free gluten free diets etc. Unusually for many eating establishments, they had dairy free butter/spread and also has soya milk for teas/coffees milkshakes etc. Staff were chatty and great fun and we had a most enjoyable lunch in the little café surrounded by the huge collection of teapots.They mentioned they are able (with a bit of notice) to amend dishes that are not already suitable to cater further for those with food allergies/intolerances, which was really lovely to hear as it is so hard to find places to eat. They also make cakes to order and do so whilst catering to lots of intolerance/allergy diets, as well as those out there lucky enough not to be allergic to anything!Well done and thank you Clamity’s - I shall be returning often!