Quaich in Guildford

Stopped by for a coffee and sat outside in the warm sunshine. Coffee was good with a friendly atmosphere all round. I always enjoy driving through this village but not sure the bright blue outside paintwork of this coffee shop fits the look of the village. Hopefully it’s not permanent.

Very friendly and helpful cafe, develops lovely community feel and goes out of the way to help, especially newcomers or visitors to the area. Wonderfully run by Robin and Sue, excellent service - They can also cater for many events at home (garden parties etc). Strongly recommend anytime. All freshly made and very yummy.

Was a little concerned when i could see that this cafe wasn't displaying a Scores on The Doors Food Hygiene rating...so I looked it up before ordering , and I am so grateful that I did. 0......honestly.....and it has been at 0 for ages.....Urgent Improvement needed, according to Guildford Borough Council.....Well obviously not urgent enough for the owners/managers to rectify the problems.No wonder they don't display the rating.....Absolutely amazing that people go there......I walked out......I wouldn't want to eat or drink anywhere where they have such an appalling hygiene rating.I seriously believe that it ought to be a legal requirement to display this information in all establishments........

I used to frequent Quaich often until I saw they had a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 for 3 years running from the council food standards department. The lowest rating of any food business for 10 miles. I now avoid.

We had the best fully loaded hot chocolate! They also have dairy free milk. The most welcoming, friendly and cosy place that we found after our hike. Can’t recommend it enough, lovely staff and so festive. The chocolate cake was a dream too. We bought a little handmade knitted snowman who was adorable, and made a donation to ovarian cancer research for it. We’ll definitely be back!

I dropped in for a quick coffee before my train. Have not been for a while but was pleased to say I had a nice coffee and friendly service - thank you !

I can not understand why the hygiene inspector from the food standards agency has given Quaich a "0" RATING.You cant get worse than that. Management refuse to answer this question.

Always service with a smile and a great sense of humour thrown in. Lovely friendly, relaxing cafe with great decor and really comfortable seating in a pretty Surrey village. Eating outside is also available, as well as takeaway. Nothing is too much trouble. Able to try the homemade soups before buying (eat in or takeaway). Great range of sandwiches and cakes too. An asset to the local community and free wifi too.

Happy chappies serving tasty brunch cakes and coffee Easy parking would use this for a rendezvous vous again

We have moved to Horsley recently and have visited this friendly cafe quite a lot for coffee and also for the occasional lunch. The food is always tasty and good value for money and the staff efficient and friendly.

Robin and Su have just presented us (Horsley Sports Club) with the most delicious slow roasted pork and lamb accompanied with glorious salads and pitta bread, all very stylishly presented ..with no fuss and at very short notice ..all just perfect ..Huge thanks ..top marks! You were brilliant & everyone loved it Thank you

Super smoked salmon sandwiches and a delicious salad really nicely presented with nuts and fruity bits included.

We ordered two coffees but it was 25 minutes later before they arrived after asking twice about our order this is not acceptable this day and age.

Nice cafe with good selection of sandwiches and good coffee. One hour free parking right outside. Friendly and quick service.

Really friendly and helpful staff! The coffee was first class! Not being local I didn't know if it had just opened or refurbished but well worth a visit!

Every village needs a Quaich. Fabulous people, tasty food and a uniqueness that makes it a Community Hub.

Went with family for a coffee and some cake, ended up having lunch all very tasty and nicely presented food, staff were great and very friendly and prices reasonable.

This place always seems busy and full of locals. Great for a light lunch or coffee and cake with friends. Very friendly service and tasty treats!

We had breakfast here 8:30 Saturday morning before catching the train.

went for a coffee on Saturday morning of a Bank Holiday and found it busy and a good place to sit and chat. Had a bacon sandwich and coffee which were very good. Very clean and eclectic cafe with murals on the wall of Horsley

The entrance was obstructed by micra clad runners congregated on the pavement outside.Had to share a table with others. Waited some minutes to be served and was disapppointed with the environment. Tired and soiled in appearance. to make thinghs worse our coffee and teas were luke warm

Great coffee shop serving delicious sandwiches and coffee. Very friendly staff and excellent value for money. Would highly recommend this place and will visit again when in the area.

Delicious sandwiches soups and salads coffee is great to staff is so friendly and welcoming great little coffee shop!

The village has long needed a place for people to meet for a chat during or after shopping. The atmosphere is great as is the coffee and snacks.

This is a really individual eating place.I visited last week with my husband and we.were warmly welcomed and offered sample of the homemade soup being served that day..You can choose which fillings you want in a sandwich or salad.So much choice!

We come here all the time, several times a month. You always get a warm and friendly welcome and piping hot beautiful coffee. Robin is a friendly guy- just right! We like to play the board and card games they have there- and also eat wonderful sandwiches. Robin makes the soups - filling and chunky, amazing and unusual recipes. The cakes are always fresh and wonderful. It's quirky and fun- a lovely atmosphere. The tables and chairs don't match, it's a bit dark inside - it's nothing at all like corporate franchise coffee shops. I think the pricing is very good value and fair, and food is always beautifully presented with garnishes etc. It's quite busy at times, and a bit noisy - I love it! It's the sort of place you can go on your own, and feel comfortable. We always find it fairly easy to park outside or nearby. It's our 'go to' place.

First coffee in East Horsley for me.

I love coming to Craich with friends, family or by myself to enjoy a relaxing coffee and delicious cake. Robin and his team are always welcoming and professional.

We really like this local independent coffee, cake and tea room in East Horsley. They serve a lovely Victoria sponge and chocolate cake

Muy agradable cafetería dirigido por personas reales y que sirven gran bocadillos y bebidas. Nos detuvimos en con los niños y disfrutamos de un café y chocolates calientes

Robin va muy fácil ir y cafe relajado aquí. La sensación es muy buena, la comida es genial, se puede llenar, pero eso es porque es tan bueno

Great tasting coffee (offered one shot or two) super snacks including gluten free - cakes looked superb will try on my next visit and very friendly atmosphere, will be back soon.

Tienda encantadora cafetería en lugar de hermana Horsley (en la estación) popular con madres jóvenes, ciclistas y gente. Si estás en la zona pop y preguntar sobre los últimos cotilleos. No le decepcionará.

Right in the middle of the village, great service. Lovely atmosphere with people passing by and lots of locals coming in and out. Good range of independent foods and cakes. Would really recommend for a coffee date or after school play date.

A nice place to sit and catch up with a friend over coffee and sandwich/cake. Relaxed environment, friendly people, simple menu but good eats (cakes were lovely) couldn't really ask for more. Definitely would visit again. A nice little independent.

Love it in every way, great food, coffee, tea, people, ambiance and location. Would Highly recommended. One of those places worth driving to if you don’t live in the village. Will be back soon. (Mat W)

I love this place. The staff are so friendly. The food and drinks are great. This coffee shop makes such a refreshing change from the boring clinical impersonal chains. If you want something local, welcoming, RELAXED I recommend it. If you want (as others have commented) a really fast impersonal rushed cardboard sandwich go to Guildford.

Where do I begin, the service is awful.. They are very slow.. I came to this "coffee shop" from Guildford with a few of my friends as it was a recommendation.. I won't be coming again it's terrible.. It's very expensive for what you get.. Not much of a choice.. A snail could make coffee quicker

Fantastic warm place with nice food and great service.Relaxed and a good place to catch up over a bite to eat.Kids love it particularly.

Wonderful coffee, delicious food and lovely people. With plenty of parking around the back, there's convenience too. Always worth stopping by, whether you are on your way down Ockham Road South to the Surrey Hills or back up to the A3. Of course, if you live in the area you will surely be a regular anyway. Just delightful.

I frequently visit Quaich for an excellent cup of coffee or pot of tea on my own or with friends. Hot chocolate (with or without marshmallows etc - children can have it served in fun mugs) and fantastic smoothies also available. They have a great selection of cakes to choose from. If you want more of a meal, they provide a delicious range of freshly made soups and sandwiches. It's a lovely place to meet up in the centre of East Horsley village. Friendly staff too. Service sometimes a bit slow if busy but don't let that put you off - more time to relax and chat to friends.

Quaich is an inviting cafe/restaurant on the high street in East Horsley, a small, village in Surrey. When we were there it was buzzing with locals, it seems to be a central meeting point for this community. They serve a great cup of coffee, as well as sandwiches and soup and a tempting selection of pastries. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed and lunch was delicious. Well worth a visit if you are in the area, (Quaich: "a shallow drinking cup typically made of wood and having two handles". I had to look that up!)

Always excellent, Robin, Sue and the team are simple some of the nicest people you'll ever meet.The service is friendly, warm and a moment to escape.

I've been meaning to write a review for Quaich for a while and have been a regular customer there for the last two years.The cafe itself serves great coffee, varied teas, super sandwiches/toasties and soups, and scrumptious cakes. It is the perfect place to go for a morning coffee, afternoon tea and cake or a sociable lunch. There is almost always gluten free alternatives available, and the GF brownies are fabulous.Children are always very welcome and there is an excellent selection of board/table games to keep small ( and not so small) visitors amused. Whilst there is no baby change table yet, the toilet facilities are large extremely clean.Most food is made to order so it is easy to add in or leave out things that the children ( or you) don't like. My girls tend to ask for chicken salad wraps.....toasted....which doesn't phase the staff.The ambience is great, and there is a fantastic mural of landmarks in the two villages(East and West Horsley) painted on the walls. The staff are more than helpful.We recently moved away from Surrey but the one request my girls have when we go back to visit friends is to go to Quaich for lunch.

Quaint serves wonderful soups and light lunches but is also a place to meet up with others for coffee and croissants. Pleasant service. A good atmosphere

We regularly meet up at Quaich for great coffee, a comfortable atmosphere, and something yummy to eat. Child-friendly, and you'll always bump into a friendly face - it's the real hub of the village. Thank you to Robin and his team - keep up the good work!

We recently moved here and our first trip to the village involved a trip to Quaich (which we still can't pronounce). Robin and his team are super friendly and there's excellent coffee, cake, light bites and bits for the kiddies. A great place to eat, drink and find out what's going on in the village. Our kids enjoyed the smoothies which change week by week. Robin plays a little game with them to guess the ingredients.Since that first time we've been back time and time again simply because it's a really welcoming place to go. Robins wife also runs the coffee shop next to the station which also gets a super friendly thumbs up.

Probeer de smoothies! Personeel is erg vriendelijk. Een fijne plek om te werken/studeren met je laptop. Heerlijk gebak.

I get lunch from here every now and again as I only work up the road. I have however never experienced such good customer service as I did when I was in there. The customer service was brilliant, the staff were incredibly friendly and the family who run it make it seem like a very homely place. The daughters are also stunning!

Thanks to the owner we have a friendly, caring, delicious village coffee shop.Great to relax, meet up with friends, read your news paper, do business while have a drink and/or a bite to eat.

Took my teenage son, and we had nice salads and soups and sandwiches. Relaxing, and nice grocery items of jams and jellies to buy as well in a village setting....

Visited Quaich when staying locally. Really friendly service, and probably one of the best cups of coffee I've every had - and I'm a major coffee fan! It was fascinating to hear about the name (and how to pronounce it!) and so refreshing to visit somewhere that isn't part of a chain and has such character. The food looks delicious and I'd definitely go back for lunch.I do hope Quaich continues to be successful and would recommend it to anyone.

Really love every visit to this cafe which is the heart of village life. Love popping in for delicious coffee with freinds, or leisurely lunch. The fresh sandwiches and soups are always a delight and the cakes are just too tempting. Always a great atmosphere, always exceptionally friendly service, run by community focussed locals whose heart is clearly in every essence of this cafe. I cannot reccomend it enough, whether it's for a quick coffee on your own or meeting freinds, whatever time of day, there is always a friendly welcome and tasty food and drink on offer. My personal favorite is the creamy pesto chicken toasted sandwich with a herbal tea, or on a warmer day a rhubarb and strawberry smoothie hits the spot!

My local coffee shop always a lovely welcome from all the friendly faces behind the counter. Great coffee & yummy cakes :)

We put a prescription into the pharmacy over the road and decided to visit this little cafe while waiting for it to be filled.The place was busy and the only empty table had dirty plates and cups over it, which we had to clear away ourselves. I don't think this was laziness on the cafe's part, rather they were extremely busy. When they noticed I piled up the plates they were quickly removed.Coffee was nice and a good size. Sandwich was excellent.I can recommend this as a good local cafe and worth a visit if you are ever hanging around in the village.

Quaich makes fantastic brownies and coffee, in fact they are so good that they sell out if you don't get in quickly enough. I could go on about the brownies but the rest of the cakes and sandwiches are also lovely. The owners and staff are lovely.

We were visiting the town and had checked on TripAdvisor where we might have a coffee, so were looking out for the place. It is on the main road, in the middle of the row of shops on the eastern side of the street. We arrived around 2pm and there were a few people having lunch, but we only wanted a coffee. It was nice and clean and bright inside, with some nice artwork/murals on the walls. They even have what appears to be a couple of old pub benches, with etched glass panels, which add to the character of the place. I ordered at the bar and got chatting to a man who I assume was the owner/manager. Very friendly. I was trying to pick a cake and he steered me to their signature gluten free brownies. It was a good choice, as although it wasn't particularly big, especially compared to some of the cake slices, it was very chocolatey and very moist. The coffees were also very good and all very good value. If I lived here, I could see that this would be my local haunt.

Finally a cafe in the village. A really good cafe, with lovely interior, great food, super friendly staff - and very child friendly.

Nice cafe on the main parade in EH. Friendly staff and good atmosphere. Perfect for a coffee and the paper.

Very handy for the station afterwards. Comfortable, homely, friendly staff and lots of natural light with the outside 'wall' being glass (though possibly a bit of 'greenhouse effect' with the glorious weather). Lots of divine-looking cake (maybe for another time) but we went for a pot of great tea and tasty croissants.

What a wonderful place - Yesterday, my Mother started her 90th birthday celebrations at Quaich with coffee and cakes with all her mates and wonderful hospitality from Robin and his gang - thank you so much.Truly a great cafe for all ages

Me and my father popped in here for a quick coffee and a slice of cake and I have to say it was absolutely delightful. I'm particularly fussy about my coffee and the staff were very obliging about making my coffee which was nice as often I have to make a compromise. The management was also particularly friendly and helpful informing me off the choices of cake available then personally serving us and telling us about the set up of the cafe. The cafe itself was beautifully decorated with cookbooks and magazine available for browsing a nice little touch if you are a foodie ! Overall, this is a splendid little spot and highly recommended for a quick coffee and cake in a cosy location.

We stopped here on passing through the village yesterday, and found ourselves in a deceptively spacious, airy and pleasant little café. For this part of the world ( affluent Surrey), prices were very fair, and the quality of sandwiches, paninis and the like seemed to us to be truly excellent.Staff were indeed very pleasant, and the owners were clearly very much 'hands on'.Our one small advisory comment might be for them to watch the volume of the background music, since during our visit there wasn't much 'background' about it !

Nice cosy coffee bar with friendly service, whilst we only had croissants the lunch menu looked good as well.Good quality and value.Worth a visit.

Really good coffee, made to your specification! Friendly people and a nice place to sit. Food looked good but the coffee makes the visit worthwhile!Recommended!

Good coffee and cakes, nice and relaxed lovely village with a good Budgens as well. Three hour car park at the back, so drive down the side road the parking by the shops is only one hour and it is no distance.

So glad to have an independent local and very friendly coffee shop in the village. Always busy, in the kind of way you can get a seat but there is a buzz in the place. Robin and staff are always friendly and helpful. Coffee is great and the gluten free brownie is always a winner. NIce quirky decor.

Whenever my family and I are in the vicinity of East Horsley we always make a point of dropping into this coffee shop. The welcome is always friendly and warm, the coffee and food always good and the children's hot chocolates are show stoppers. Convenient car parking, Comfortable seating. Child friendly. Relaxing atmosphere. Good menu. Tasty Food. Helpful service. Nice people.It gets the thumbs up from the whole family.

Yet another good coffee and the best chocolate muffin- really light. Normally I only eat half my cake and take the rest for another day but this muffin had no chance!Before Quaich came along Horsley was a coffee shop desert- now us locals have a place for our caffeine fix. Lovely staff as well.

Ordered soup and a toasted sandwich as no greens left for salad. Then waited almost half and hour for it. Soup served first 'as they didn't want it to get cold ' whilst waiting for sandwich to be toasted. Had to send the soup back as it was luke warm. Soup heated again in the microwave, hot enough second time. Still no sandwich. Arrived eventually. There were approx 17 covers including children who mainly had drinks and cake, 4 staff. Surely it's not that difficult to make and toast a sandwich and empty soup into a bowl, put it in a microwave on the right temperature! Hadn't been there for ages and definitely won't be going again.

Popped in for a quick drink on a rainy weekday morning. Staff were very friendly and service was very efficient despite it being so busy. Both the cappuccino and luxury hot chocolate (complete with whipped cream and a chocolate flake) were delicious-exactly what we needed!

Quaich is relaxed, friendly, home from home with delicious food, great coffee. It's also a local hub. What more could you want?Some people might say I'm completely biased because I have become friends with the owners, BUT the whole point is that I got to know the owners because I kept going back, again and again! Typically, I go there three or four times a month. In summer the iced tea and iced coffee are a life-saver!

A good quality healthy lunch at a sensible price. well done! We had the salmon and dill sandwich and coffee. Pity its only a venue for lunch not supper.

Excellent customer service and friendly staff . Superb food and presentation !Lots of character and a lovely atmosphere ! Highly recommend!

My daughter and I called in for a late lunch today and were spoiled for choice, everything on the menu looked so tempting. In the end we opted for a couple of salads which were excellent and we were even given a free sample of a freshly made smoothie whilst we were waiting. All food was very reasonably priced and it made a nice change to be offered glasses of water before we had to ask. It was an incredibly friendly place, the owner /staff were very welcoming and helpful, with excellent service. We loved the relaxed atmosphere, newspapers and even cookery books to read. We will definitely be back - it would be a crime not to sample some of the delicious looking cakes. I also overheard that tapas and wine is offered in the evenings, another reason to return.

A group of us had afternoon tea and we were not disappointed. The sandwiches were excellent and we were spoilt for choice when it came to the cakes which were home made and melted in the mouth. Nearly forgot to mention the scones with cream/jam - delicious. The coffees/tea too were very good. Lovely atmosphere and the service was second to none. Cannot recommend Quaiche highly enough. eileen

Flat whites are not easy to get right and I've had many milky coffees in my time. Here however you get a good strong flat white just as it should be. Cakes and pastries are delicious too.

Really nice cafe with nice decor and atmosphere. Plenty of magazines, newspapers and cook books to look at while relaxing. We didn't eat here as already had a lunch booking elsewhere but the hot chocolate and coffee we had were very nice.

Great place to meet friends for coffee and a bite of cake or lunch. Lovely atmosphere. Really welcoming and child friendly

We have lived in East Horsley for 10 years or so and the one thing East Horsley really needed showed up last year and this is it. Quaich is a great place to eat really good, tasty food e.g. soups, sandwiches and cakes and drink the excellent coffee or one of the many varieties of tea. Robin and Su and their team have created a happy and lively atmosphere. It is always a pleasure to go there.

I'm an avid Costa hot chocolate fan but Quaich is leaps and bounds more delicious-with quaint mugs and lashings of cream topping, it really is the perfect winter warming drink. I tried a smoothie for the first time the other day and I was not disappointed! You get a great serving size and the flavours just burst in your mouth! Toasties too are oh so delicious. Staff are always friendly, highly recommended :)

We all love this place - it's a favorite for the whole family! Wonderful bread, sweet chilli chicken and the pesto chicken sandwiches are to die for! And as for the cakes..... I bought 2 chocolate brownies one morning to take at school pick up but the children didn't see them - they didn't last that long! AND the carrot cake.... well I could go on! Friendly staff and the lovely Robin and Sue are the fountain of all local knowledge! I highly recommend.

From really tasty homemade soups to panini's, toasters and huge range of freshly made sandwiches with inspired fillings there is simply always something on the menu for a tasty nutritious snack or lunch. Huge range of teas and gorgeous coffee. My son loves the hot chocolate served in a mr happy mug with lashings of cream and a flake on top as an after school treat, whilst my summer treat leans towards a very berry 100% frozen smoothie! From lunch with freinds, a coffee and catch up through to bigger parties, Quaich. (Pron quake) has it all! Super lovely, ever Freindly team of owner managed staff will ensure no visit is a one off!

Quaich offers a really great place to pop in and have a sandwich, bowl of soup and great tasting coffee.The staff are always very friendly,it just has such a nice feel to it. The murals on the walls depict buildings around Horsley that if you are a local you will recognise.If you are looking for a place to meet friends and catch up this is a great venue.

A fantastic place, finally after years of sub standard cafes the right one has ome along!!! Good choice of menu-drinks,sandwiches,cakes and soups. Food is always fresh and generally made to order. It is lovely to be able to pick and choose 'your' sandwich and how you want it.Quirky interior makes it a one off. Very popular with all ages. Great spot to meet up with a friend or a large group(school mums meetings are very popular)Well done and keep up the good work-if it ain't broke then don't fix it.

Horsley has finally got a proper size cafe with proper sandwiches and cakes. A great place, seems to be open and full all the time. The owner is local and very knowledgeable about the village and very chatty - always welcoming. I love the toasties and the gluten free brownies are divine (there are always a few tester pieces by the counter). Soup has been hit and miss sometimes and it can sometimes seem a bit "open plan" noisy. Great local place though and warmly recommended.

I love this place....It ticks all the boxes for me....Excellent food, Customer Service and very comfortable seating. Toasties and Brownies to die for! It is always lovely chatting to the Owner, Robin.....Can't wait for next visit!

This coffee shop is getting quite popular now and I have been in a few times. Tasty fresh sandwiches and the coffee's not bad either! A couple of criticisms and one is due to the quite high ceiling it seems voices really carry...maybe some other flooring..maybe mats would deaden the noise? They really encourage kids and have a large toy selection and so that in itself creates lots more noise. Last time I went in it was raining and the windows were steamed up and it was very humid inside and people were asking for ventilation....we left early as it was quite uncomfortable.. Overall it's an ok place but not one to meet for a quiet chat!