Hanushka Coffee House in Hastings

I’m often in the Robertson Street branch.. Food is always great but the prices are seriously ridiculous. For a posh lemonade (they didn’t have an affordable version”) and the tiniest falafel and pepper wrap, it was £8.60!! The wrap had no garnish, no salad on the side, no crisps…just two halves of the wrap which was four small mouthfuls. I’m sorry, but yiu can’t put the prices up and offer less. I can eat a whole full English breakfast for less than that. Also, the layout for the toll is not great. Everyone lines up, the line is often long as there is only ever one person on the till. There is no space Newtown the large table and queue, so people coming in and out of the kitchen, in and out of the toilets or just trying to leave the queue once paying have to squeeze passed all the time. It’s a great venue and the food is good, but with so many choices in town which are better value, I won’t be going as often

Fabulous place, how didn't we know about it?? Great food and drink, and good value and a wonderful atmosphere. Love it 🥰

Excellent coffee speedily served in atmospheric surroundings in George Street. The walls are lined with countless books of all vintages - ideal for a browse - and we loved the availability of that day’s newspapers; something of a rarity these days. We enjoyed a chat with the owner who clearly takes great pride in the surroundings and the heritage of Hastings Old Town.

Seating like In a book shop, so lovely and Hastings is beautiful

Very nice place reasonably price breakfasts at under £10 even with a coffee. Nice sharing platter recommended for a nice Sunday brunch

This has been our favourite café in Hastings for many years. They have always had one or more gluten free options for cake. On our last two visits there have been no gluten free options. We will have to find a new favourite coffee shop. 😢

A real haven of calm. Friendly and helpful staff. Dog friendly.

Der Kaffee schmeckt gut. Der kleine Aussenbereich ist ebenfalls nett. Was mich persönlich nicht ganz so anmacht, das ist jedoch Geschmackssache, ist der Innenbereich. Leider sind die Preise auch etwas gehboben (Capuccino plus Americano gut 8,50 EUR).

Hanushka Coffee House in Hastings is a cozy and charming spot, perfect for book lovers. The place is filled with books, creating a magical and inviting atmosphere. The service is kind and welcoming, making you feel right at home. Whether you’re there for a coffee or just to relax, Hanushka is a great place to unwind in the heart of Hastings.

Excellent ginger beer and vegan cake in great people watching location

Stopped here for breakfast last week. Bacon sarnie and tea were great. Atmosphere was great, love all the books - and FREE PAPERS a real bonus. Only negative was the staff, who were completely disinterested and evidently don't know that smile costs nothing.

Not a very nice coffee...flat white was large and more like a capuccino, latte in a tall glass. Both arrived spilled with no apology. For £3.5 I'd expect better...

Excellent staff and great atmosphere.

A peaceful book-lined coffee shop - my favourite place in Hastings.

An unplanned lunch as a table became available outside on a lovely sunny day. Went inside to order and so many tables were uncleared. We ordered our food and waited. And waited! I went in to ask if our food was ready and the pregnant waitress who was sat down, understandably in the heat, said it was just coming. None of the inside tables had been cleared still. We watched as 2 girls took food outside to customers, it didnt even occur to them to clear a table or two as they passed. By the time our food came 2 outside tables were now empty but yet again the girls delivering the food didnt even think to clear the tables as they returned to the kitchen empty handed. It was so frustrating to watch as so many tables were full of dirty plates and cups, any prospective customers were just leaving as the place was such a mess. No staff to be seen. Such a shame and am sure management are unaware of the staffs inefficiency. All they need to be taught is to not return to the kitchen empty handed if tables need clearing. Simple and would mean so many more satisfied customers. Badly run yet not sure management are even aware. Great spot and food good but too chaotic to even consider returning, which is a shame.

Don't order a hot chocolate unless you want multiple coffee orders prioritised over your order. When I asked where are order was I was told it was the next ticket then watched two walk in coffee orders done first. When I asked a second time I got a very short answer and continued dirty looks from the main 'barista'. 15 minute wait for a hot chocolate and flat white is not great. It's got 3 stars because I've been there before and it was better. Lots of choice in the area so not great customer retention.

Visited yesterday with my little girl for coffee, hot choc and cake. The staff are very friendly and took time to talk to my daughter (10yrs) when she asked questions. I didn't quite realise before, but all the books are for sale for a cash donation so it's worth having some cash money with you. 100% would come again, as my kid REALLY needs to know how many books are on the shelves!

Lovely bookshop and cafe. Possibly the nicest lav in Hastings.

I had a lovely coffee and a croissant to help with a hangover and all went well. Very peaceful cafe/ bookshop in the beating heart of Hastings Old Town x

Very friendly staff, excellent coffee and breakfast. Huge collection of books to read and buy.

I’m not one for negative reviews but after my last visit I sadly won’t be visiting again, Hanushka has been my go-to coffee spot for a long while but each visit has slowly become a worse experience.. I haven’t felt very welcomed in my last few visits but this week I wasn’t greeted and I felt like I was a nuisance for ordering a coffee. I also really have to mention the smell, which again, has become much worse with time. When close to the kitchen, I used to be able to smell the kitchen drains but you couldn’t smell them in the rest of the cafe… the smell has gotten much worse over time and now it’s all I can smell when I open the door, I can’t sit inside anymore sadly it’s quite strong. Really a shame to see the standards slip over time as I love this coffee spot for sit in and take away and the food options are always beautiful (lots of vegan and gluten free if needed). But my last visit was really quite unpleasant.

Lovely venue stopped in for coffee , dog friendly

A very nice place for refreshments.

Delicious cakes, good cappuccino and very nice staff.

Dry scone that crumbled when i tried to apply butter, the girls don't wash their hands after going out for a cigarette, gross

Great and cozy atmosphere, lots of books, delicious vegan deserts :)

Lovely place,full of books so I was in heaven! Food was good and the staff were friendly

Nice café with good tea and coffee and a good selection of cakes and breads, lots of vegetarian or vegan options, nice staff and a very cozy atmosphere. I've even bought one of the countless books. Really recommended!

Popular coffee lounge in busy part of Hastings old town. Good service, fresh tasting food and excellent coffee. (Macerator toilet could do with a service and deep clean?)

A charming coffee house for book lovers and others who prefer a quiet leisurely interlude. The service was quick and friendly . Although we did not eat there the rolls and cakes looked very inviting. There were books every a donation was all that was needed to take one home.

Food was amazing and a very cute cafe, they did forget about our order so had to remind but was great when it came and staff were apologetic

Lovely coffee shop with lots of choices like smoothies,milkshakes,cakes and more! Had books in the inside to read. Definitely a lovely place. We will definitely be here again.

This review is for Hanushka Two. I liked the sofa. In fact I always checked whether there was space available before I ordered a cappuccino. If not I left as I found their wooden chairs uncomfortable, no biggie. It's a Friday and I'm sat on the sofa (with two other customers) waiting for my coffee to arrive when a member of staff tells all three of us that the sofa is actually "reserved" (no reserved sign visible) and we'll all have to move!! What?? Didn't even know reserving the sofa was a thing. Seeing as my cappuccino hadn't arrived, I asked for a filled loyalty card (instead of refund ) so I could get the coffee I'd already paid for next time and then went elsewhere. The following Monday I'm back on the sofa with a cappuccino (which took just short of twenty minutes to arrive) when five minutes after it's arrival a member of staff comes over and tells me the sofa is reserved for 12 o'clock (again no reserved sign on display) so could I move OR finish my coffee in the next nine minutes (I pointed out it had taken twice that long to arrive in the first place and this being the second time in two visits I'd been asked to move, which didn't appear to go down well). So twice now I feel I've essentially been booted out of Hanushka 2 because I had the audacity to sit on the sofa without reserving it first. The young person who "evicted" me from the sofa for the second time was clearly more annoyed by my protestations (twice in four days!!) than she was apologetic. It was a real "nothing to do with me, I didn't know anything about it" job. Total lack of training/professionaliam. Teenagers of today I guess. So I have yet another filled loyalty card (although I'm not feeling particularly loyal at the moment). It may be a while before I go back which is a shame as their coffee is good. Very very disappointed with customer treatment. 😒

Fab quirky coffee shop, stacked with books (I was in heaven) good coffee and cake 🍰❤️

Great atmosphere Desserts are very British style (a little too sweet😜) A big cup of coffee 👍

Lovely coffee & cake selection - including vegan. Great place to hang out and read one of the many books lining the walls whilst listening to great sound tracks. ❤️

Ordered a toasted brie and cranberry panini. Got a cranberry and hint of melted brie panini. Was so clear when opened the panini that not enough brie to give that lovely, rich melted, gooey winter loveliness. Took up to the counter and stated, whilst pointing at depleted brie... Where is the brie? Only to be told in a very aggressive 'what do you know tone'... Obviously the brie melts when heated up 🤔😜... I was so taken aback that I decided on this occasion to just leave. Back to the caff in Egerton Park Bexhill when I want a proper Brie and cranberry toasted panini.... With walnuts 😉

Love the atmosphere, great coffee, friendly service, great staff.

Bit cramped, food nice, good size teapot, interesting place.

Always a joy to have a coffee and cake in this lovely cafe

Great for lunch, tasty snacks and good coffee, delightful atmosphere, and inspiring environment with books lining all the walls, even the toilets! One must queue to place your order but the food is brought promptly to your table.

I love the atmosphere of this place! Service is a wee bit slow and food is ok. But lovely for a cup of tea and a chat.

What a stoke of luck to discover this gem. The delightful interior, along with the best lemon drizzle I've had in a long long time, made me go back the next day to replicate the experience, and it did not disappont.

Quick pit stop while visiting Hasti g in torrential rain. Lovely tea with yummy cake.

Lovely atmosphere. Relaxed and comfortable. Great food for brunch with family. Didn't feel rushed. Definitely recommend 👌

Amazing atmosphere, wonderful space to have coffee and cake

Hanushka George Street has got a good vibe, it's one of the few places open early in the morning and offers good coffee. Love all the books, which you can take with you for a donation. Always friendly service. Recommend!

Loved the wall to wall books and eclectic seating arrangements. Drinking the (very good) coffee on my own felt very comfortable. If I lived locally, this would become a regular haunt.

Have been here before and it was excellent .Today however the place was over run with uncleared and dirty tables the staff seemed to lack direction and urgency .We waited 20 minutes for two coffees and a cake .When I went to enquire I was greeted by a blank stare whilst her colleagues searched for clean cups and glasses in the back kitchen. Utter chaos and confusion ,I asked for a refund and left. Such a shame as normally this is a great place.

I always head to this coffee house when I'm in Hastings. I love the decor, the ambience & the outstanding selection of food & drinks. The books can be bought for a donation.

On a coach day trip from Eastbourne and after having a couple of hours in R ye the coach came on to Hastings so then able to have a couple of hours then in Hastings and came in for a coffee and a cake which i enjoyed very much

Delicious (pretty strong!) coffee. A really beautiful place. Books everywhere - even in the loo. Classy but unprententious. Nice staff. I've seen some book-themed cafes before and they can tend to look a little tatty - not here. Mixture of folks quietly reading the paper, chatting, working on laptops. I was working on mine - great atmosphere for it - there's quite a lot of space and both times I visited, despite it being half-full, they was a sense of relative quiet - there was chatting, there was even a little girl playing in the toy corner, but it all felt very calm. And my little table with a retro lamp was great. Perfect. The cakes looked amazing too - some unusual options - but I'm trying to be good, so I didn't try them.

Stopped for a coffee staff was very welcoming and friendly and good service

What a little gem of a place! We had a lovely continental breakfast platter, smoothies and coffee - all of which were yummy. The service was friendly and I loved the book decor, as well as being able to buy them on donation. The menu is good and well priced, and we came back for coffee and cake later that afternoon. Definitely recommend.

Beautiful gem of a place love the design of books 1940 s music and vibe and style and stained glass window had a salmon bagel cappuccino and olives.

We have always loved the George Street cafe, but today visited Robertson Street and it was not a nice experience. Great coffee, nice staff, but toddlers running riot and totally disinterested parents just sitting looking at their phones and not noticing how other customers were fed up with the noise and toys being driven arounds various tables. We have had young children ourselves, so it was frustrating and we wont use it again.

Sooo lovely there. The food was amazing. Totally recommended!!

Absolutely fabulous food and service

Delicious coffee served in a quirky atmosphere

It is the loveliest little caffe I've ever been.

Not all items available but what was available was nice enough, it was reasonably priced and a great selection of books. Clean bathroom.

Definitely not as good as the bigger one near Hastings town centre. The staff are way nicer in the other one, and this one runs out of vegan cakes sometimes which is mainly what I go here for because they are so so good! Will stick to the town centre Hanushka instead.

Nice cafe, good selection, very good value, helpful staff. A good selection of food, comfortable, good atmosphere, on a busy tourist street

We went to the Robertson St. Hanushka. The food was fine but to be honest it was spoilt by the grumpiness of the staff and no it wasn’t busy, it was about half full. I wouldn’t recommend asking for an oat milk cappuccino as whoever made mine clearly hadn’t been trained in the difference between using oat milk and cows milk. Won’t be retuning.

Well, it’s always interesting to be treated as the problem when I go out for coffee. It’s the usual problem: I ask, “do you have any gluten-free cakes?” Answer: “there’s a brownie”. Response: “but they are uncovered, next to the other cakes. So I can’t eat them, I’m celiac. It would be quite easy to cover them and keep them separate.” This is followed by: “It’s not up to us.” (And not in a pleasant tone, which provoked her colleague to tell us that our comments ‘would be passed on’). So I hope they have been. It really is quite simple: if you put your ‘gluten-free option’ next to all the other cakes, THEY’RE AREN’T GLUTEN FREE ANYMORE.

George Street: 30 min wait for 2 toasted sandwiches! No apology, just rudeness - waitress said she was on a break and the other was training!! On a break during the lunch rush doesn't seem to be the wisest move. It could so easily have been resolved with politeness and kindness, but instead we definitely won't be going back. Robertson Street one is great.

There’s an atmosphere of chaos, and the majority of staff seem flustered an irritable. The menu is “50 shades of beige” - nothing particularly interesting, mainly toasted sandwiches and the like. The cakes are unremarkable but the coffee was quite nice. On a positive note the interior decor is amazing. It’s such a shame about the overall experience as this place could have so much potential.

Haven’t been to the Old Town Hanushka for a while as the toilets smell disgusting and the smell is evident in the restaurant. Went in today and was horrified to see it’s still as bad, could actually smell it as we walked in door. We sat down to decide what to eat but the smell made us feel sick so we left. Such a shame as we always loved it here.

Popped in for breakfast. Choice was good and recommend the porridge as well as the excellent coffee and friendly service.

Visited on a Saturday morning. Beautiful place, friendly staff and fast service. - really good for gluten free and delicious cake

Für ein gutes und abwechslungsreiches Frühstück ist man hier genau richtig. Sehr freundlicher Service und nettes Publikum!

Excellent service, food was amazing, are very kid and Dog friendly. To quote Annie I’ll be back !!!!

Great atmosphere. I love being surrounded by books hence this was perfect. Good coffee and vegan bar snack. Very clean loos.

An sbsolutely charming and unique place with loads of character. Books line the shelves of all the walls, relaxing music plays in the background and you can just enjoy the vibes. This is what coffee houses and cafes shoud all be like. I went there...

We popped in for breakfast. The food was good and plentiful, but the best thing about our visit was the excellent coffee. We're very fussy about coffee and so often what you get is cheap tasting, bitter and generally nasty. This was spot on: rich,...

I met a friend here for coffee this week. Really loved the old books lining the walls which created a cosy atmosphere. Coffee and cake both delicious.

The Hanushka Coffee shop has delivered some consistent decent coffee and snacks across several visits. On this visit we almost got to sit outside, but we were just pipped to the post. After having our refreshments, using their facilities and refilling our water bottles from...

Lined with 2nd hand books you can read, buy to take away or just swap with those you’ve finished with lies this very spacious gem of a coffee house. Nice firm flat white without being too strong Ordered a bacon sarnie & it came with...

Great place to sit and while away some time in but very poor coffee. Maybe upgrade the coffee/machine?

I've been going here for a while, half the time you walk in... it smells like someone just had a bad time in their toilet!!! Maybe it's just me though since I can't see anyone else talking about it in the 500 other reviews posted...

The cafe itself is spacious with lots of tables and books to read if you want to! We stopped here for lunch and all ordered off the panini/wrap menu. The menu is pretty standard so you know what you're getting and it all tasted fine....

Stopped off today for coffees and cake. Great spot with smashing staff. Coffee hot chocolate and cakes served promptly and with a smile.

Very welcoming cafe, where they were happy for us to move tables together as there were 6 of us. Very dog friendly, they even gave our pooches biscuits. The paninis were great and the coffee and cake even better. Coffee could be ordered with milk...

Bellissimo locale, prodotti senza infamia e senza lode, SERVIZIO A DIR POCO SCANDALOSO! Abbiamo aspettato 40 minuti per ricevere 1...

My husband & I visited last weekend at the larger cafe, such a lovely place and nice atmosphere. The food was lovely, fresh, home made, generous portions. Staff were very friendly too. Even the toilets were nice which is unusual in most cafes. We didn't...

We stopped here for coffee while in the old town. Very nice cafe with lots of interesting books! Atmosphere was calm and staff were friendly and welcoming. Very good coffee! We will definitely be back for lunch when next in the area.

We popped in here for lunch today and sat outside enjoying the sunshine. What a wonderful cafe! The staff were really friendly and delivered great service. Amazing food, worth a visit

Love this little coffee place. Very reasonably priced and always decent food. I love the butternut and vegan feta pasty- it’s delicious. They have a few decent vegan options and many veg options. Set in the heart of cute old town in Hastings, it’s a...

I’ve always loved the Pear & Walnut salad in this cafe but there is such inconsistency in what I will get lately. This may seem like an odd complaint but the dish was piled high and there was so much food, I could only eat...

The perfect place to have a coffee, snack or larger meal in the old town, welcoming, friendly, sit in or out. They also have a branch in Robertson Street, if that is anything like The Old Town then you are in for a treat.

Wat een leuke huiskamer-sfeer! Ruime keuze aan panini’s en lekkere taartjes. Aardige bediening. Het staat helemaal boomer boeken wat een...

Hanushka is a nice bookshop, a lovely cafe with great food. Hot and tired after a walk along the esplanade and we didn't want fish and chips. Hanushka was perfect lovely wraps and a great cup of tea.

We had coffee and cakes....apple pie with caramel icing and cream was delish' and even purchased a book.We will be recommending this "treasure"and be back soon.

Amazing coffee shop. Lovely selection of drinks in amongst book cases. Excellent service with a smile!

This place as a vast selection of books for the public to read selection of coffee's and home made cakes to die for staff very friendly also serve a selection of snacks

Lovley coffee happy friendly staff

This is a very nice place for a coffee

Lovely cafe, best in the Old Town!

Great cafe - wonderful veggie breakfast - cosy surroundings with book lined walls. Food excellent and friendly staff.

What a lovely find this was! We went there after a long day of walking and found this lovely cafe to be a welcoming resting place. The food was delicious, and we loved the books all around us. We will be back next time for...