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4,5

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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

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Maddie Osborn . 2024-02-18

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

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Lesley Loughney . 2024-02-14

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

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Karl Bottomley . 2023-12-05

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

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Mandy Skeates . 2023-12-01

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

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colin foster . 2023-11-29

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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.

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Charlie Richmond . 2023-11-27

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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.

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Rosie Life . 2023-11-16

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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.

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Karen Malone . 2023-11-05

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

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Siobhan Dickson . 2023-11-02

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

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Denise Hernández- Wright . 2023-11-02

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Amazing atmosphere, wonderful space to have coffee and cake

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alex shiers . 2023-10-29

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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!

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Eveline Tijs . 2023-10-28

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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.

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K2613IKmaryh . 2023-10-25

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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.

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paul martin . 2023-10-24

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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.

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broomsticktravel . 2023-10-23

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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

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Michael S . 2023-10-15

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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.

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Rob M . 2023-10-13

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

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IAN /JENNIFER Collett . 2023-10-12

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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.

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NatalieKM84 . 2023-09-27

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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.

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NT NT . 2023-09-23

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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.

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Annette r . 2023-09-20

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

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Maxi. H . 2023-09-06

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Absolutely fabulous food and service

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Jayne Plester . 2023-09-04

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Delicious coffee served in a quirky atmosphere

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Christine Cordery . 2023-09-03

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

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Evgenia Korakianiti . 2023-08-25

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

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Tarquin de Wynter . 2023-08-22

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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.

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Georgina M.W . 2023-08-22

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

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Anneure . 2023-08-20

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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.

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Richard B . 2023-08-13

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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.

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W3455PWmaureenc . 2023-08-13

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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.

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Amanda B . 2023-08-09

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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.

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mikebh78 . 2023-08-04

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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.

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Dotty003 . 2023-07-31

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

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Nick W . 2023-06-29

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

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Alice H . 2023-06-10

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

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tunnemann . 2023-06-03

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

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3hundred . 2023-04-18

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

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Dreamer599005 . 2023-03-14

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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...

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N1105QSkath . 2023-03-11

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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,...

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Jan S . 2023-02-24

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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.

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Escape524470 . 2023-01-20

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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...

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Andrew081 . 2023-01-13

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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...

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JezP759 . 2022-10-31

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

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Chocolate F . 2022-10-24

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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...

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jameshB8165LK . 2022-10-05

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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....

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Mystic86 . 2022-10-04

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

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CorkVisitor2012 . 2022-09-16

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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...

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rbG5006WU . 2022-09-11

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

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usuallybg . 2022-09-05

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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...

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tinacY7529TX . 2022-09-04

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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.

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AnneB194 . 2022-09-03

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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

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StewClur . 2022-08-22

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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...

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Talli86 . 2022-08-16

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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...

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Claire S . 2022-08-09

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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.

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72sidneyk . 2022-07-28

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

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karinv186 . 2022-07-10

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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.

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Stuart W . 2022-07-01

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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.

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rosemariem567 . 2022-05-25

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

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Deborah Capp . 2022-05-14

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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

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Nick Kazmierkowski . 2022-05-10

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Lovley coffee happy friendly staff

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T Redfearn . 2022-05-10

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This is a very nice place for a coffee

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Tim Redfearn . 2022-05-09

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Lovely cafe, best in the Old Town!

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Ricky Brooks . 2022-05-08

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

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JRosenbaum17 . 2022-05-07

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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...

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nuwanthiy . 2022-05-02

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Nice coffee, nice atmosphere. Sat and read my book and watched the world go by.........

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Colin Goulding . 2022-04-28

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Nice concepts , surrounded by knowledge while having a cuppa . Chai tea latte is good ! A speak easy sorta coffee shop ! Love it ! 😌 They have another bigger branch but this one feels more bright and cozy .

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Felu . 2022-04-28

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Atmosphere and food really great ...nice staff too

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Spencer Downey . 2022-04-28

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Great coffee, Friendly staff and library style makes a great ambiance.

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Dave H . 2022-04-26

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We came here for lunch on Tuesday midday. It's a very cosy cafe in a lovely location. I've been many times with family over the years and have always enjoyed a visit. My husband had the ploughman's which he was very happy with and I...

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Betts95 . 2022-04-26

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This is a wonderful place & a pleasurable experience all in one! They have coffee, tea & many other drinks & delicious cakes too! You can quite easily sit here, inside or out & while away a few hours people watching, reading one of their many books & /or chatting with friend/s. They have very friendly, helpful & well mannered staff. The atmosphere in this cafe & this area is something else & can be very relaxing & inspiring. Enjoy! We definitely do each time we visit. X

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Suzanne Halifax . 2022-04-26

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Walls full of books..I finished reading my book in there with a pasty, earl grey and cake.. better than your usual costas and neros

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Roman Wanionek . 2022-04-23

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Our favourite cafe in Hastings!

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Caroline Mansley . 2022-04-20

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After a night of driving and the ferry the warmest welcome to the uk ever.

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Jens O. . 2022-04-09

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Stopped for afternoon tea and cake. Both where really enjoyed Ans a really nice setting with books around all the walls. Really chilled out.

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Sally Clarke . 2022-03-31

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We spent a couple of days in Hastings and were so impressed by this cafe we had lunch here on both days. i loved the bookish atmosphere and the friendly service. Varied menu to suit most people, very good coffee, cakes, soup, sandwiches, etc. There...

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MYDOGISFINN . 2022-03-26

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The have so tasty gluten free toasted bread and so fresh ingredients! It's worth it a visit. And don't forget to read your favourite book while there! You have so many choices!

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nikolbr . 2022-03-25

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Lovely inviting café. I popped in for coffee and cake while I had a quiet read. There were others either doing the same or quietly talking. Dogs sitting along with their owners adds to the homely vibe. Staff are nice and friendly too. This is a place I will definitely return to. Only question I have is "Are the books for sale?" because there are quite a few I want!

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Bryn Griffith . 2022-03-09

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Cash only, but they provide a lot of book you can read!

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Chandra Singgih Pitoyo . 2022-03-01

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Met friends for.a coffee and chat. Very pleasant venue and friendly staff. Inside and outside tables. Recommend.

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Bob Marden . 2022-02-26

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As coffee shops go this one has a good degree of originality

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Peter Taylor . 2022-02-15

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Delightful independent coffee shop that does more than hot drinks. The cakes were delicious and the staff delightful. Even the toilets were faultless. It was utterly charming being surrounded by books and reading lamps. Our afternoon tea stop was so good we went back for...

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Firecracker81 . 2022-02-13

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Excellent salads, very pleased with our visit.

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Maurice Takoor . 2022-02-07

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Excellent coffee and great atmosphere. Always popular but can often get a seat

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Dan Redman . 2022-01-23

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Friendly service. Good coffee. Plenty to read!

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yan hammond . 2022-01-22

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Been to the George Street shop today and I couldn't even stand next to the counter for more than 10 seconds because REEKED of raw sewage. This is ridiculous coming from a place that serves food. AVOID!!!

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Jake Babington Wright . 2022-01-20

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Loved this place. Really good coffee, and home cooked soup. Excellent friendly staff.

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Joan Hepden . 2022-01-20

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Have been in this cafe many times and it has been good however today it was the opposite, coffees were just warm not hot and we had to wait over 45 mins for the food and when it arrived my panini was cold. The waitress...

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tonyrE603UC . 2022-01-16

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Great atmosphere. All those books! Quiet background music. Friendly staff. Great food. Definitely want to go back.

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TonyMP . 2022-01-15

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Amazing vibes and reasonably priced coffee!

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Quek Xiao Tong . 2022-01-09

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I've been here ever day and the staff are very help and polite I'd recommend it Highley but food very expensive thought otherwise would recommend this place

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Darren Colson . 2021-12-26

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My sister in law raved about this place, and now having sampled the experience I know why. A coffee shop, library, cafe rolled into one. Some great coffee is served here, the bacon sandwiches are to die for. All this and being able to browse...

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Barry B . 2021-12-20

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Great coffee shop, interesting concept, with shelves of books. Service is good especially as everything is made to order Bacon sandwiches are especially good

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Barry Benton . 2021-12-16

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Really friendly staff. Good service. Delish hot chocolate on a cold, cold day.

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Petrina Kempton . 2021-12-05

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Nice cosy place. Good latte surrounded by books.

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Junebug81 . 2021-12-02

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A QUIET coffee house, loads of books and no muzak. Suitable for poetic consultancy and philosophical discussion, but they do have baby high chairs as well, and nice falafel wraps.

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Victoria Kingham . 2021-11-21

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Coffee is really great... best Americano in town. Love the bookish decor and community ambience. A nice place for a cuppa and snack... not so good for full on food.

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AineM76 . 2021-11-09

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Fabulous Tea and Coffee in a very relaxing place

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Gary McAfee . 2021-11-07

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Great menu, friendly staff, good service, lovely ambience; second to none in this part of the world! Thank you.

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Alan . 2021-11-06

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Fabulous place with an awesome vibe. I come here everytime I visit Hastings for a tea and a sandwich. I love reading the titles of the books all around this place. Great service and food.

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Anja Hordejuk . 2021-10-31

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