Old Mill Cafe in Chichester

A pleasant cafe without outside tables in Wisborough Green. Decent sandwiches. Had been told by others of rude service, but had no issue myself.

Driving along the A272 takes you through a quaint Sussex village of Wisborough Green. Tucked away opposite the village green is the Old Mill Cafe. A great place to stop for a coffee and lunch. I have to say the coffee was excellent, and I can recommend the Bacon sandwiches, served with crusty bread. Good to place to stop for a break. Of course being a cafe there is more than sandwiches to choose from.

A really fabulous place with friendly owners and amazing food! I had ravioli which was delicious and enormous! My friend had the lamb burger which I just had to taste as well and that was without doubt the best lamb burger I've ever tasted. Great and quick service from the hosts and all reasonably priced. There is parking at the front where you can also sit and eat if you prefer.

We found this cafe really nice with a friendly owner, who judging by some comments on here doesn't suffer fools gladly and why should he! The sandwiches and coffee were very nice and fresh. don't be put off by the negative comments and also be aware he is closed on Monday and Tuesday (although on this site it says only Monday.)

We had a quick stop here on the way to Goodwood. Hot chocolate and cannoli were out of this world!! Italian owner was very sweet too! Thank you 😊

Fantastic breakfast this morning. What we wanted wasn’t quite in the menu so we asked and they were really happy to offer exactly what we asked for. Very fresh food great tasting sausages and bacon and biscuits for the puppy. We’ll be back, thank you

Stopped for breakfast on a day our and so glad we did. The italian owner was a delight and really friendly, then prepared and excellent full English breakfast from scratch with proper sausages and freshly cooked cherry tomatoes and mushrooms. The cafe is also a deli stocking many excellent quality Italian products. If you happen to be passing, then I highly recommend that you stop.

We went many times for breakfast, lunch and cream tea. It’s dog friendly and lovely walks on the premises along the river. There’s also an enclosed field over the bridge. Amazing food too!!

Lovely place near the cricket green. Very friendly owners and very kind to our nervous rescue dog. Had a great egg and bacon bap and lots of Italian pastries to take home and enjoy.

The staff are always so friendly and do their best to please you. Very nice bacon sandwich, but lots of posh food as well. Free parking over the road if car park is full.

Lovely place , great service , fantastic food , we visit this cafe several times through the summer stopping for lunch when out on our Moto bike . We really love the tuna sandwiches especially and have had consistently good food and excellent coffee . The owner often serves us he is a real Character we always enjoy his company .

Turned up and were greeted by the rudest man ive ever met. Cannot revue food as we left. I think one of the problems was we were utility workers and he did not want us there. We have no problems in Kirdford and Plaistow. They were most welcoming.

The coffee and cakes were good but, and it's a big but, the owner seemed to take pleasure in making us wait for ages. I suppose his ignoring us was almost funny, except it just wasn't. I'm definitely not going there again, ever.

Fabulous coffee and hot sandwiches Never been in before and so glad we did Gorgeous latte and bacon and egg sandwich Fast service even though a big party of rude cyclists had just turned up Will return

Three of us turned up Sunday as a cafe stop for our cycling trip. The first thing I noticed was the prices had doubled since I last visited two years ago so I mentioned this to the owner when he served me and he was most rude and his exact words were "come next week and they will be 25% higher still" I had egg on toast and a cappuccino and it cost me £12. I apologised to the guy on paying if he thought I was being rude and suggested it is the same everywhere lately. He dismissed me summarily saying "just pay me so I can get on or I'll be closing soon". 30 minutes later I had to take the cappuccino back to him as it was stewed totally and undrinkable, the worst I have ever tasted. I don't know if this was a deliberate ploy but he smelt the coffee without a word and as he went behind the counter to make another one I suggested I had better have a coke instead. No further words were exchanged when he collected our food dishes but it was a thoroughly unpleasant experience and having visited this cafe many times over the years it was a typical experience and I only ever go there on sufferance with a group but never again. The joke was the guy said to me originally "if you want to play greasy spoon prices then there is one just up the road" but then served me the dregs for coffee. I must admit I remembered this man from many visits with my cycling club and I have witnessed his rudeness many times to others and cannot believe the guy is still in business as once met never forgotten. I should add that the young waitress is exemplary.

Great coffee, friendly service and a lovely range of Italian food to buy, certainly a great find on our recent trip

We had a nice break while travelling on the interminable A272. Pleasant service from the charming young lady serving and excellent scones to go with our tea and coffee. Just what we needed!

Nearly £7 for a sausage sarny is a little steep, so ordered with high hopes. When it arrived we could smell almost immediately something wasn’t right but just presumed it was the drains. Actually the meat had either gone off, or simply not been refrigerated. I guess being a touristy type of cafe for folk mostly passing through or in silly Lycra suits you can get away with serving out of date food. Fortunately not being a local I will not be subjected to risking food poisoning here again.

We were stopping here on a longish cycle ride with our club- our club had used it before and found it rather a challenging experience but I was not aware of that beforehand. The owner is appalling- when I asked if 2 small tables would...

Passing through Wisborough on our way home we stopped of at the green for a five minute break . spotted the old mill cafe opposite and decided a coffee would go down a treat. two proper coffees and scones later we felt relaxed and sated...

Stumbled upon this charming cafe set just off the green. Friendly service and lots of traditional Italian treats - will be back to pick up our veggies and some more New York cheesecake :)

Presume owner outside he was driving a couple outside with fruit and veg He had no mask on ! I then went to go inside shop to order he then ordered me to stop and said no one can go inside .and said what do...

Stopped here with my friend, coffee and tea cake outside. Served by a really lovely helpful girl. Prices displayed clearly and a small deli inside. No complaints at all, good quality coffee. For me these days, it’s all about the service, which was excellent.

Extremely rude and unpleasant owner who asked us to leave because I dare ask for the bill to confirm payment of £26 for coffees and sandwiches

Have had two recent visits during lockdown for superb sandwiches, burgeoning with fresh local foods, and excellent coffee. Queue up outside and eat under the sunshades - lovely and welcomed.

I can only describe the occupant of this premises a profiteer. A down right dirty sales technique of not showing prices and then informing people after the fact that touching items means you have to purchase them! Forcing my partner to pay £23 for imported...

Nice setting, good coffee and food is what I would call ''good grub' nothing spectacular but it depends what you want.

Ordered ham egg and chips and 2 portions chips for the kids, coffee and two cokes £32 and the chips were in edible Absolutely terrible ..do not go here!

Planned a stop here for one of our rides. Alfredo was super helpful. On the day there were 11 of us for coffee and cake. Service, cake and coffee were generous and delicious. Fully recommended no complaints.

30 odd bikes travelling through and didn't fancy Cardboard burgers at the McD at the next services so stopped here. Lovely village green with trees to sit under, and I had a great coffee from the cafe. Those that ate had no complaints and enjoys...

My wife was attending a wedding in Kirdford and I was the driver for the day. After dropping her off at the Church I had about an hour and a half to kill. So drove to Wisborough Green to have a walk around. Decided on...

Typical Italian talk talk talk about how great everything is. This I have heard often enough in Italy and have no problem with. Its there custom. Too bad the food was under par ( I cook better at home) and very expensive. 12 pounds for a piece of quich with salad is not cheap. Too bad the bottom was not cooked and it was soggy and tasteless. The salad with Basamic glaze ( ugh, sweet rubbish, use proper balsamic Viniger, but that cost money) was not pleasent.I had Tuna mayo, bread cheap white and too thick, salad not special and again, crap sweet balsamic glaze. And my bread was wet from the salad.So a quich, a sandwich, a coffie and a lemonade....Cost 25 pounds!

Well I was working in the village & this cafe was very close so paid a couple of visits. The coffee is good & full of flavour, I thought I made the best egg sandwiches , I was wrong this little place does I know...

Love this cafe- great coffee and pastries. The menu has lots of options for whatever you fancy. The owners were very friendly as well. Outdoor seating for when the weather is good.

We visited last Sunday and the owners apologised from the start as their gas tanks had run out so a lot of things were off the menu. They offered alternatives, we chose cold sandwiches and the chunky egg was amazing. This is a lovely family...

This is a biker/cycle friendly cafe that serves the best English breakfast I've had for a long time. If you like your black pudding, its worth a visit for that alone. Staff are friendly and there is outside seating. NB No toilets so you have to go to the public loos over the road about 50 yards away on the village green.

After a longish drive from Kent we stopped to get a coffee - what a find! Great coffee, we also had a sandwich, amazing cakes and the staff , just lovely. If you are local or passing this is definitely the place to stop. My hubs said it was the best egg sandwich he’s ever had!

lovely meals and snacks Welcoming staff and great place to stop if you ride there you can tie your horse up outside :)

Spontaneous stop for lunch with seating inside and out .. well-filled and tasty sandwiches, delicious chunky chips and one of the best coffees tasted .. would definitely return if in the area ..

Went for lunch in this lovely little Italian cafe. I had a ham and mustard sandwich on brown bread. Came with a small salad with dressing and was not only very good it was huge. Bread also excellent as was the cappuccino. All the food coming up looked good. Free wi-fi. Well worth a visit.

We found this cafe after a lovely walk around wisborough green Really friendly staff nice selection of drinks and food They even gave the dog some treats And cater for walkers and cyclists will definitely be returning

Conveniently situated on the A272 this small cafe has a few parking spaces and a good varied menu. I had a pot of tea and a ham and mustard sandwich on brown bread. All excellent with friendly staff and service. One of the best snack lunches for ages. Highly recommended.

Absolutely charming cafe, run by Alfredo and Sally, all food is freshly prepared on the premises which is delicious, also sell wonderfull Italian biscuits, pasta, panettone etc which make great gifts... best cafe for miles I cannot recommend it highly enough. Dogs are also welcome which is a huge bonus!

Lovely place - enjoy coming here! Have visited several times and will keep returning - friendly staff and owner lovely too.

Stayed here recently and had breakfast with friends and was a wonderful experience.

Great little Italian style cafe, good coffee, and pastries. We had breakfast here too which lovely. They also serve to what looks like a great lunch menu we will be back to try it out.

Heading to the south coast the pretty way on a Sunday morning after a Gatwick drop off, this was a very welcome discovery.

Very short review but a big impression. I pulled in on my bike at 4pm, as the owner and a lady were getting in a car. I said "I guess you are closed?"

In need of sustenance and this little cafe provided the answer. Great cappuccino and the bacon and egg on ciabatta was to die for. Al eaten sitting outside watching the Sunday morning cricket on the green. What more could one ask for. Great staff and great service. Get down here and enjoy.

As the 1st stop on day two of the Sofa to Saddle Spring Ride, it's important for us to get served quickly and efficiently. And for that we cannot fault this place.

We often pass though this delightful little village on our way to various places, we have always said - we must stop here one day! Well today we did and I assure you we will not drive past again!

Lovely Italian run Cafe which is great for light bites or even a little bigger lunch.

Second time here and really impressed with the food. Had previously had great sandwiches, but wanted something more substantial, and with a small menu the choice is somehow diverse and well chosen. The Fish Pot (Fish Pie with layered potatoes rather than mash) was a simple dish elevated. Salmon, haddock and cod in a lovely rich white sauce and great layered potatoes - it was a large portion too, and had to finished for the quality. Coffee excellent too, and the service very friendly. Great place.

Wonderful village cafe/tea room. Always happy to see you, lovely Italian foods, oils and sweets for sale. Great choice of food and quality of the service/food is very good. Nice coffee as well.

Parked outside, owner came marchiing out and said we had encroached on the very small footpath, it was the first time there so didnt know this of course, waveing his hands in the air, we moved the cars.

Superb sandwiches again, with great filling and lovely bread, plus a nice salad thrown in. Excellent coffee too.

Die Speisen und Getränke war frisch zubereitet und sehr schmackhaft, ein Ort zum verweilen auch wenn er sehr dicht an der stark befahren Straße liegt. Sehr aufmerksam vom Personal war die zur Einsicht in das buch zur Historie Road.

Amazing place, beautiful surroundings and what a great spot full of lovely specious outdoor area! Great, cosy cafe with delicious food and a very good service. Main attraction is locally produced food, real diamond! Highly recommend this lovely place.

We have been to The Old Mill many times,, mainly for lunch but also for breakfast. The food is cooked fresh to order, is plentiful and delicious, and it's host very welcoming

We had lunch at this cafe & were very pleased we chose to eat here. There is outside seating which we opted for given that it was a sunny day. The menu is not vast but you are sure to find something to suit. There is a specials board as well as the main menu. We all had sandwiches which were a good size & were very tasty. The service was prompt & the staff friendly. I will be going back.

The staff went out of their way to be friendly and helpful. They even brought our dogs some treats. Best cream tea ever with great homemade scones.

The owner is wonderful and friendly. Made my daughter and I feel very welcomed. There was a wide choice of food. We had only popped in to have a snack but you could have a lovely breakfast or lunch there to.

We visit this little cafe from time to time whilst out and about on our motorbike. We always receive a lovely welcome from the staff who then provide lovely coffee and lovely food. I recommend anyone to visit and have something to eat and drink.

On a day trip about with around 30 people including many adults with learning disabilities. We telephoned before to let them know of our visit.

Seguimos volviendo aquí porque hay algo especial acerca de sus cappuccinos que supera a cualquier otro sitio. Incluso los gustos descafeinado excelente. Los almuerzos son geniales también, pruebe una ensalada con mozzarella de búfalo y aguacate!

Lovely breakie, amazing coffee, good service. Quaint location. Nice find en route. Hubby had full english and I went for breakfast ciabatta. I should've asked for no butter but that's just a personal taste thing. No complaints.

The Team will make you welcome and quickly attend to your needs. They cater for allergies and intolerances - just ask. The breakfast choice is excellent as is the value.The setting is ideal, opposite the village cricket pitch. We will definitely return.

We stumbled across this cafe driving through Petworth and decided to stop - what a lovely find! I had an amazingly fresh Italian tasting salad with tomatoes avocado and mozzarella. It was one of the best salads I've had in a long time. The quality of the ingredients really stood out. They are very dog friendly too and brought out dog out a mini bowl with treats in. Highly recommended.

8 of us arrived just before 12.30,I ordered a vegetarian breakfast and tea, paid and went to wait outside whilst the rest of my friends ordered there's, after quite a wait, my toast arrived, then a egg and sausage sandwich arrived said to the waitress that I hadn't ordered that she took it away, then I had to pay another 4.50 taking it upto a staggering £12.50 for a medium sized breakfast and tea. All of my friends were unhappy at the cost and waiting times, especially as there was no prices on display. When you need the toilet, they send you over the Rd to use revolting public toilets, do not know how they gey away with that!!

We were driving through the lovely village and stumbled across this wonderful cafe. We both had a cream tea which included a scone, clotted cream and jam. Everything was good quality and the scones were amazing!!!Excellent service and very friendly Italian owner which resulted in a couple of additional purchases at the counter from their range of delicatessen products.

I've just had one of the best breakfasts I've ever eaten. Sat outside. Little overcast but the food and coffee were excellent.

What a find. Lovely cafe serving great food. Friendly staff. Wonderful hot chocolate. Easy Parking. Dog friendly. Highly recommended.

Wow!! Warm and friendly, not to mention just how quaint this little cafe is. The best cup of coffee I've ever had, it was hot and very tasty. Looking forward to my next visit.

Stopped for coffee on way for a walk by Wey and Arun canal. Lovely little cafe. Good coffee and pastries. Even brought a little dish of treats for our dog!

We had a lovely stop here yesterday - had a great sandwich, one of the best ever, lovely coffee. Ste back the outdoor seating is nice and quiet, and the café, though small is very comfy. The gorgeous fresh cooked ham with light mustard mayonnaise was superb, in really nice soft and chunky tastyy brown bread. First time here, so definitely will be back.

What a gem, in a lovely village!!! Owned by an Italian gentleman who knows how to make a really good coffee!! And the most delicious sandwiches I have tasted for a long time!!! Really recommend it.

Called in on Easter Monday on the way to Piazza Italia event in Horsham and had a lovely cup of coffee and coffee and walnut cake. It was very nice so on the back from that called in again on the way home. Actually got there 7 minutes after their closing time but they welcomed us and stayed open and we had a smashing cream tea each(best scones I can remember having). As a result of us keeping them open another 8 customers came in and they all were welcomed. Nothing seemed too much trouble for them, and add to that a lovely cream tea. We will definitely be going again and if it's not quite on route I'll make a detour as it's well worth it.

Stopped on my way back from Gatwick as I needed a coffee. Lovely place. Great mannered staff. Perfect coffee. Definitely stop there again

Such delicious food, drinks and most importantly hospitality, a perfect spot to meet friends, well worth a visit!!

If your idea of a good cafe is greasy spoon and plastic cups then this is not for you. The Old Mill Cafe is a really super. Think a cafe with proper food, the ambiance of a decent tea shop and a touch of Italy. I believe the owner is Italian and whilst this is not an Italian restaurant there are touches both in some meals and a huge selection of luxury Italian buiscuits, chocolates and nice things to buy and take out ( some would make nice presents). I had a full English breakfast last time which was top notch, I don't know anywhere within 30 miles where I could get a better coffee. Not the cheapest cafe on the planet but everything they do is quality. Well worth a visit and highly recommended.

The biggest and best breakfast ever. Freddie and his wife Sally are so friendly. We went with our friends, who live in village, for breakfast. Made to feel welcome. Even ground me some coffee to take back to Somerset.It is now a 'must do' when we come to Sussex. Breakfast at Freddie's.

Stopped off for a coffee en route for walking in the South Downs. Lovely Italian owner provided perfect coffees and the best danish ever tasted - fresh, light, cinnamon, icing all just so. Ordered salmon sandwiches for the walk, generously filled, very tasty. Will take some of the panettone next time!

Stopped here after visiting the nearby Spitfire experience. Eggs sausages and tomatoes on toast was "beliisimo". Recommended.

Passing through the quaint village, I stopped with my parents for scrambled eggs, smoked salmon and vine tomatoes. I had a lovely vegetarian sausage on a ciabatta bread, divine! Great Italian coffee not to be missed!Nice selection of Italian products which will make great Christmas presents!

Stopped here for a quick coffee on the motorbike whilst riding the great A272 between Winchester and Petchworth.Really nice espresso and Italian pastry. Lots of deli things on offer too. Friendly staff. Recommended.

We get to visit this café once a year while en route to Chatham for a Badminton Tournament. It is run by a wonderful Maltese gent who really knows how to interact with customers and deliver great service - and food! It has something of a Mediterranean atmosphere and along with eats has a good range of Italian themed deli items including prosciutto along with a variety of olive oil products and biscuits/sweets. Nice stuff.The food menu has great breakfast items\: the brunch is well worth a visit- scrambled eggs, tomato, toast and a choice of accompaniments such as bacon, sausage and smoked salmon. The portions are generous!There are also sandwiches worthy of the name - egg mayo like you would have not been familiar with! Plenty of other options too. It is a café, not a full restaurant.All stuff is prepared to order.When you order a pot of tea it is a proper item and willingly refilled. No stingy offerings here.The café is in the delightful village of Wisbourough Green across from the cricket pitch. Some parking although there is on road parking close by and we have never had a problem. Public loo across the road.Café is closed Monday only. If so there is a pub across the road that serves good stuff but is more of a restaurant.We do not live close enough to visit more frequently which we certainly would.A good bit of outside seating for smokers and good weather.

Passing through on our way back Home after a Midweek break in Kent, had spotted this Cafe several times but finally dropped in for breakfast, and so glad We did, freshly cooked with great ingredients and Italian flair, will definitely be 'Passing' through again!

We wanted to stop for a hot drink and some cake and wow! did we land in the right place!? The cake was homemade and delicious and the hot chocolate was real Italian got chocolate, made by the wonderful Italian owner. The decor is relaxed and you can even purchase lovely Italian produce. Thank you so much for the perfect afternoon tea stop.

Always stop here for breakfast on our way to events at Goodwood. Lovely location overlooking the green and food is always fresh and plentiful. Owner is very friendly and always has a chat. Lots of local produce on sale. A taste of rural England.

Stopped for quick takeaway coffee and sandwich. There were seats inside and out if we'd wanted to stay. Also been bought a mini dolce chocolate pastry, which was absolutely delicious

Beautifully sited in quintessentially English village with cricket on The Green. Good food, excellent service, friendly staff. A lovely place to stop.

We were travelling home from a week's holiday avoiding the busy motorways when on an impulse my husband pulled up here. We had no expectations other than to get a drink & light snack. We were welcomed & looked after from the moment we stepped in and were tempted by the menu and the additional specials we were told were on offer. I chose avocado, mozzarella and tomato salad, my daughter had spinach & ricotta pasta & my husband had quiche. Food was generous, fresh, delicious and well presented - well worth every penny.

Popped in for breakfast.. it was almost midday and since there didn't appear to be a full English breakfast on the menu (to be fair we may have just missed the deadline) so decided to have brunch which was better than nothing. To cut a long story short we were quite shocked at the bill!! Served initially by a lovely friendly waiter but the others didn't seem very friendly at all. Pretty quaint cafe in a beautiful village but sadly wouldn't return to that cafe.

What exactly constitutes "Brunch" ? Well according to the overrated in fact below average "café" (THEY NEED TO UNDERSTAND THEY ARE NOT A RESTAURANT) one egg scrambled two slices of white bread waved at a toaster and a supermarket tomato cut in half and griddled is "Brunch" and if you require a piece of bacon or perhaps dare to ask for sausage then they are bolt on very expensive extras. Cost for two very poorly presented and undercooked bolt on brunches £22.00.. that's one scrambled egg sausage bacon and bread with a cup of tea each .... DISCUSS.. and for the record only one of us had the sausage. On the plus side the waiters were polite and efficient.

We had booked a tea for four with a Groupon voucher. We we're running late so my wife rang at 2.30 and told them that we would be there about 3.00. We were told no problem!When we arrived about 3.05 one of our party went into the cafe to say that we had arrived and after about 5 minutes a man came out and said that we were late and that the kitchen was closed - in spite of it being advertised that the kitchen closed at 4.30. It was obvious that our custom was very unwelcome especially as he said he would have to make the sandwiches himself!The tea itself was very nice - even though the sandwiches were like doorsteps!The teapot for 4 didn't contain enough to serve two cups per person. So we ordered another pot. Pity we didn't ask for hot water and use the old tea bags. The cost of the new pot was £8.40. Overall a bad experience and would warn anyone contemplating a visit - don't be late and take your own teabags and just ask for hot water!!

Nice place stopped here many times when called penny! s had lovely coffee and cakes sitting inside outside tables are their nice view of cricket ground nice village. Make sure 2 people sit at appropriate table not one for 4 you have been warned.

My sisters and I treated my mum to a cream tea for her birthday. We thought the cafe was very quaint and the owner/staff were very attentive and nice. When we arrived we told them none of us drink tea so they offered us alternative drinks. The sandwhiches were lovely, filled to the brim and made with thick bread which was great! The cakes were also nice but different to what i have tried before. The scones were lovely with the jam and clotted cream but the only downside to the scones was that they had sultanas and cherries in them which i don't like.(would have been nice to have a couple of plain ones to have a choice) So had to take them out before i could eat it, but otherwise it was a very pleasant afternoon, with lovely views and very attentive, pleasant staff/owner. Would recommend.

Excellent! As a vegetarian, I was asked beforehand what types of sandwiches I like. What was served was amazing - a wonderful platter of mozzarella, tomato and pesto, brie and chilli chutney and egg sandwiches followed with warm scones, tea and Italian pastries. Lovely family business and service. The only thing I would change is that they didn't provide a toilet and so those with mum's or grannies with weak bladders may need to consider whether they want to visit the public toilet nearby if coming here.

Despite the less the Summery weather, my Mum & I have just had the most delightful afternoon tea at the Old Mill Cafe.The premises are quaint & well located, near the village green. Had the weather been better, it would that been nice to sit outside. However, indoors was equally enjoyable.The staff were friendly, kind & accommodating. The meal comprised of a choice between tea or coffee, a selection of lovely sandwiches, fabulous, homemade fruit scones & a variety of cake & pastries. This final tier proved too much, so the waitress was happy to package up the remainder, to take home!All in all, I can highly recommend a visit here & look forward to trying one of the other choices on their menu.Thank you!

Used a Groupon voucher for the afternoon. Superb afternoon tea consisting of a selection of sandwiches, scones, jam and cream and sweet cakes. Plenty of tea plus refills. Very pleasant staff and owner. Nothing too much trouble. Will definitely be returning again to sample breakfast and lunch. Very lovely setting being able to see the cricket on the green.