Poppyseed Bakery in Eastbourne

A lovely little bakery. Good selection of breads and cakes. Rolls are between 50p and 70p. Sunflower, sesame, multiseed, cheese, plain, olive and herb flavours. They also do filled rolls/baguettes. Seating outside and inside. Not open on Sundays. You can pay on card, no payment minimum.

Great place to go for a cuppa and cake, though I had a delicious scone with strawberry jam. Lovely staff and I have got to say no one has ever warmed my cup before I poured my tea. An absolute gem of a place. Definitely returning to savour more of their delights

Best bakery in Eastbourne and the sourdough bread is possibly the best in the UK. Award winning we understand. They have a small range of cakes and pies etc but they are all exceptional. As their shops are within a short distance we are normally buying bread and cakes every couple of days.

I am so disappointed and after looking at my receipt, upset with the Poppy seed Bakery in Eastbourne. I went in for a Latte and Vegetable slice for my breakfast. I saw prices of £2.35 for the Latte and £1.85 for the Vegetable Slice. Originally I was going to take away and I had a paper cup and paper bag for the Slice. I then decided to sit at a seat as it was not busy with people sitting down. On paying my bill they had not just added VAT, they charged me £2.80 for the Latte and a whopping £3.05 for the Vegetable Slice,. My bill was £5.85 and I didn't even dirty a plate. I actually even cleared my own things and put them in the bin. When I queried my bill, I was told, 'as soon as you sit down, that is what we charge'. I mean come on, get a grip, it's Eastbourne, near the train station. Not somewhere really upmarket. It just wasn't worth it. I am pretty upset about it, and I will not be going to any of their shops again.

I’ve been at the Poppyseeds with my friend a couple of times. Fresh bakery, delicious. Good cofee. Highly reccomend.

The staff are incredibly snarky and rude in here. They are also an ablest establishment. I have religious bought sour dough loafs from this place and repeatedly I have been scammed but them on the ordering service, they force you to order in advance in order to have a sliced and they will take down your phone number to “remind you” if it is not picked up, now I used to pay in advance but on a few occasions (since I have really bad ADHD and struggle with remembering things) they have not informed me of this forgotten loaf and instead sold it of to another customer. After this, I refused to pay in advance any longer since they had about £9 out of me. So instead I decided to order the loaf and pay when I picked up and that’s been going fine, I’ve often forgotten about the loaf but eventually remembered and the same loaf from days past (which you can tell is the original loaf as it has the date sticker on it) and have been fine with picking up an old loaf, even when offered a new one I decline out of respect for the business. When I went in today after having forgotten to pick up three days ago, it was the same loaf, and I paid for it, then I was informed by a rude old lady that I would no longer be able to pay when picking up and would have to pay while ordering since I had apparently not picked up a few loafs which they had to throw away, and this was news to my, since the only loaf ever “thrown away” to my knowledge were the one bought in advance, so I asked for documentation with when and how many were thrown away, because I simply don’t believe this claim, they were not able to provide any proof. So since I had been scammed so many time by paying fist and since they know I’m neurdivergent and really really struggle to remember to pick it up until after the day, and we’ve already been over in store that I’m happy to have the original loaf and if it’s sat around a couple days to give me a quick call, and I’ll come get it (since they have my phone number in their diary over 100 times (that’s how much I used to come here since it’s local) ) and when I said so if you had to throw my bread away, why didn’t you call?? (It Only takes 2 seconds to call, and I know they stand around doing hardly anything all afternoon) They said rudely, “well we don’t have to call, you have to remember” which is extremely ableist to someone with ADHD as we encounter ADHD Tax every where we go because of memory and as a regular customer who they know the way they treat me is disgusting. I will not be returning I’ve received poor treatment bc of my condition all my life and I’m not going to continue to fund an establishment which taxes me for a condition I was born with, is always rude and doesn’t enforce their own system.

Have stopped by here for tasty snacks a few times - VERY GOOD quality. Nice bread too - which a few other restaurants in town use, so must be good!

My friend and I decided to go and have a coffee and a cake in here yesterday . Their bakery is amazing so I was looking forward to it. We Sat down and there was a notice saying to be seated and wait to be served. There weren't any menus , and we appeared to be invisible to the waitress. There were two other customers but they both had their order, so after sitting there for over 5 minutes, we asked the waitress for some menus. She practically threw them down on the table and didn't even speak. My friend and I decided what we would order and I kept looking to see if the waitress was going to come over but she just didn't . She just went into a back room and slammed the door! We just got up and left. Shame ,because I know their cakes are lovely. Just let down by stroppy girl!

I came into one of the shops and tried the famous ‘cruffin’ for the first time today. Absolutely amazing! Kudos to whoever made mine. They were so delicious that I'm coming back on Monday!

Expensive,served by miserable young girl.Not sure what mouse traps where doing in shop.Bakers in back of shop not wearing hairnets ,gloves or facemask.

New bakery recently opened in our area, thought we would give it a try. Very disappointed, the loaf was very dry and indigestible also thought it was overpriced. A small loaf and a Belgium bun £4.25. On this occasion we didn't get the "quality" we paid for.

local baker ,, just lovely bread , nice in the summer to sit our and have coffee and crusty rolls , yep highly recommeded

Amazing flapjacks and nice pies too. Peanut butter and blueberry are the best for just 1.30. Not the most welcoming service but does worth visiting.

Don't buy sandwiches from a chemist (Boots) or grocer (Sainsbury) go to a proper shop with real bread and fresh fillings. Cakes are to die for! They also sell the really good fresh baked loaves/batons/rolls etc. as a proper bread shop.

Went there this afternoon to have a coffee and walked in at 3.27. Asked if I could pay by card, then ordered and coffee to drink in the cafe area and said I'd be buying some sourdough loaves and maybe other bits to take away with me. Was told, "The cafe area closes at 3.30. We can do you a takeaway." It was pouring with rain, so a takeaway was pointless. I jokingly said "I'd have a take away but could sit in to drink it?" to be told again "The cafe area closes at 3:30" It's a public-facing, cafe where customer service should be paramount. I left, they lost a decent sale and the potential of more visits as a central, client-meeting point; plus recommendations to business clients. The bread looked good, null points for customer service and a helpful response. It seemed the staff had already started cleaning down the coffee machine and making preparations to close.

Thought i would try this bakery/coffee shop. Was about to ask for a slice of caramel tray bake and a tea to drink in and before i could say please could i have was greeted by "sorry we have sold out of rolls". Not sure why they said this as hadn't even started to ask for something. Not the friendliest of welcomes. However quick service once ordered and paid mainly because it was empty. Tray bake nice. Tea however had a film on it and didn't taste nice and like the hot water had come out of the coffee machine as i hint of coffee could be tasted. As i didn't see it made i can't be sure. Won't be coming back at least not for a mug of tea tasting like coffee.

Somos compradores habituales del galardonado pan de Poppyseed (por una muy buena razón). Simplemente divino. Debido a que seguimos una dieta bastante baja en carbohidratos, recientemente tuve que frenar un poco nuestras visitas frecuentes, me salvé y hoy recogí un pedido que incluía pasteles de carne picada. Ahora estoy en el cielo, recordé que eran buenos desde el año pasado, absolutamente mmm.Gracias por un año de fantásticos panes, sándwiches y un servicio cálido y amable.

Este lugar está impecablemente limpio y situado junto a las principales calles comerciales del centro de Eastbourne. Es una panadería y cafetería combinadas y me detuve para tomar un aperitivo por la mañana. El área para comer es bastante soso y estéril, carente de carácter. En el otro extremo hay una ventana cubierta con una persiana negra que resta valor a la atmósfera. Había una selección de salados pero no muchos pasteles. Elegí un croissant de almendras que estaba tan lleno de almendras que era desagradable. El café estaba bien, pero el precio estaba en el extremo superior de los establecimientos de Eastbourne. El personal era eficiente, pero una sonrisa y una cara amable serían bienvenidas. No probé el pan aquí, pero como café solo no califica con los cafés cercanos.

Eastbourne ha estado clamando por una panadería decente durante años. Estoy tan contento de que Lee haya decidido abrir Poppyseed Bakery aquí. He estado viniendo aquí desde que abrió y molestó a evreyone y me conocí como el "Stilton Guy". porque amo a Stilton, pero el personal no está tan interesado.Desde entonces he cambiado mi relleno favorito, pero todavía me encantan los rollos de semillas de calabaza.Las porciones son muy generosas y abundantes. Los pasteles llenos de sabor y variedad. ¿Mencioné consistencia? . ? Es de lo mejor, cada semana, cada visita, la calidad es de primera clase y supera a la competencia.

Food is nice Bread amazing But... You can't enjoy worm rolls because microwave doesn't work for last 2 months... And the service is a bit slow

Apareció en un día para comprar dos croissants de almendras, se veían deliciosos. Sin embargo, solo pude tomar un bocado ya que eran demasiado dulces, así que estaba muy decepcionado. Debido a problemas de estacionamiento en esa área ahora ocasionalmente compro sus rollos en Hilliers porque está más cerca y no hay problemas para estacionar. Me encantan los rollos sin semillas pero a 75 peniques cada uno un poco caro. Compré un pan blanco en rodajas, pero tengo que decir que no se mantuvo fresco por mucho tiempo. He tenido el pan de masa fermentada tostado en un café local y eso es delicioso.

Have been wanting to go here for a long time to try the bread - it's not somewhere I pass very often, the first time I went in they had no large loaves left, this time I decided to just try some bread as the reviews on here say how good it is.There were a couple of people in the shop - so I stepped in and this is another problem here.The set up of this shop is that you walk one step in and there is the till. It would be much better to have the till further inside the shop so customers can see the full display cabinet as how it is set up, you really cannot see much at all unless there is no one in the shop.I saw some sourdough bread on the counter top and asked for one. They looked very nice. I paid and left the shop - with difficulty as there was now a queue going out of the shop, due to the set up and it was a fight to get out.When I got home I was disappointed when I opened my bag up, the loaf I'd been given looked overdone.It was a very hard outside crust and I couldn't even cut it. I had to get a stronger family member to do this for me.All four of us tried this bread and no one liked it. The outside was hard as nails and the inside didn't have a very good taste.I won't be going here again.

I live in Eastbourne and had heard that Poppyseed Bakery was tops but had not yet visited them, now to my regret. However, I found myself parked opposite their Bexhill shop this morning and bouight a small granary loaf and two crusty white rolls. Both items were quite delicious and the whole display of bread products looked simply amazing. Cannot wait to buy a sour dough loaf on my next vist TOMORROW!

Lovely bread but getting served is a nightmare.

To think we worried when we moved to Eastbourne from Brighton we might not be able to get our bread fix. Poppyseed bake delicious - really delicious - sourdough breads in addition to a range of others.

I have been once before got to sandwiches both fillings were non-existent and bread was subpar this time I walk past the window and sort an offer on for sausage rolls I walked in asked for the offer and got bombarded with questions big or small big or small when I asked for the offer which was on only one sausage roll I then was confused and said I don't mind so which I was handed one sausage roll and charged £1.30 for a sausage roll that should have been £40 the woman was rude she looked down on me and made me feel very anxious about everything I didn't want to query I just left I don't think she should be working with the public she had a bright coloured lipstick on and a schnauzer look about her I thought I'd give this place a second chance but clearly I was right i should have good back

Two delicious freshly made sandwiches & a sausage roll. Very tasty and a good price too. We took them down to the seafront to eat. Thank you!

This place is a hidden gem in Eastbourne. Took me a while to discover it, but so many nice things to be had. Everything I have tried here has been excellent. The slices are amazing, as are the pork pies and sandwiches. Now a regular!

I haven't even finished my cheese bap with tuna, but it's so good it warrants an early review. Such great portions for a reasonable price. New lunch stop for sure!!

We'd noticed this place before but had never had time to call in.

I went there twice with my husband and two kids, first time for lunch, we sat outside and had two large sausage rolls, a chicken and mushroom pie, a pepper steak pie. All was very tasty, good service. Before we left we bought a banana bread loaf and it was delicious we went back again for brunch and we sat inside, we were again satisfied with the food and service. Prices are also honest. I recommend it if you are in the centre, also the bread looks and smells amazing

This small bakery has a few tables outside. I bought a square of what I think was called fruit Bakewell for a bargain £1.25. it was moist with raisins and a small amount of icing - delicious.

Good eats here; baked items look tempting (I had a cinnamon bun). The coffee was not the greatest (bitter aftertaste)

I buy bread,croissants and cheese and tomato rolls from this bakery approx. 3 times a week and I have never had bread so tasty! The staff are friendly and it is very popular. The only problem is that if you don`t get there early enough the bread has gone! You can however order the night before and collect it fresh the next day. Great place.

Quality is very good, The aroma as you enter wants you to try everything in the shop. Staff are extremely pleasant and helpful. Prices are acceptable,especially when there on offer.

Popped in for coffee and a snack, I had a scone and my husband had a steak bake. Coffee good but scone was cold although my husband thought she possibly asked if I wanted it warming like his? But it wasn’t and my husbands steak bake was microwaved, much nicer if some were kept warm or oven warmed as we would have been prepared to wait.

The sandwiches here are the best in town. Staff are friendly and helpful, but the place keeps running out of bread at lunchtime - not very helpful for a sandwich shop! I have been there numerous times at around 1.00 only to be told they have run out of bread. Its a bit like a pub that runs out of beer! There are often queues, sometimes out of the door, which speaks for their popularity and the quality of their food. If only they could get themselves organised they would get 5 stars.

The staff are very friendly and the vast range of rolls and fillings means you always try something new. The Herb and olive oil rolls are to die for and the vast range of cakes is welcome. A regular lunch visit. recommended!

This place is a great find. It's slightly out of the way and maybe you wouldn't walk past if you're out in Eastbourne but it definitely worth a visit for coffee or lunch. The sandwiches/rolls have a good choice of fillings & salad and are full and delicious, and I recommend the pork pie. The staff genuinely want to help and nothing is too much trouble. We love this place and I can't fault the quality of food and service that Poppyseed has.

To quote a hymn from my homeland. Very good service by staff who smile and seem interested in their produce. I am not going to mention individual items because they run out too quickly as it is without public praise. Quick service too. Shame to have to get there early to get a loaf. Needs day agenda planning. Good on you for your business.

Firstly ignore a previous reviewers comment about opening times - it's in the window if you look and it is in fact open before 8 I think so you can whip down and grab some bread for breakfast before the traffic wardens appear

I have decided to visit this bakery on Monday morning to get some freshly baked bakery products. Even so there was no opening times on google I made my way to try my luck and see if they were open. I got there 7.45 am and yes they were open. Again no opening times on display at the door but been told by the staff what the opening hours are so I put it on google. About the shop: there are tables inside so people can have a drink and something to bite. I went to buy some bread and crossiants. Which I liked. The sour dough bread wasnt for my taste but it was nicely baked.

Went for a sandwich with my 3 children and the place was lovely, staff were amazing and its the cleanest place i have been to. Everything looks yummy!! Would highly recommend

Popped into the Poppyseed Bakery for a light lunch on recommendation of a friend. Nice and comfy, very clean. I had a nice jacket potato, which came with a choice of fillings and a little side salad. All very tasty and reasonably priced. Good coffee too. Couldn't fault it. Will definitely return. Thank you.