Sharp Thorne Organic Cafe in Mid Sussex

I loved this place and will definitely return. Warm, welcoming atmosphere with delicious organic food. My coffee was perfect and Ploughmans lunch was fresh and very good value. But it’s the atmosphere and the staff that make this place really special.

I love this gem of a cafe. Local, welcoming, bright and airy with great food and service. Caters really well for vegan and gluten free diets and has live music on a Sunday. It is warm and friendly. I always feel happy here. Go and enjoy. You won't regret it.

Great food and a lovely environment, the cakes are really worth indulging in and the quiche was delicious.

We loved this place. We have been in a few of this typ. And they have all been good. We had a lovely breakfast meal. Not cheap ingredients at all, but quality ingredients. A good wholesome breakfast and great coffee too. will definately go back.

The food is very good quality, healthy and tasty, good choices and lots of non meat options and gluten free if you need it. Good sized portions. You can get take away drinks and cake too.

I thought I'd been to all the local cafes and tried every single Full English fry up in the area but then I stumbled upon this place. A really welcoming little cafe with a welcoming log burner and sofa area. I had the Full English, obviously, which was delicious. It all tastes very fresh and while it isn't the biggest menu I suspect every dish is equally as fresh and contains high quality ingredients. I'll be back to try the other items on the menu!

We stopped off here after visiting the Priest House nearby. Very clean and modern, and the teas and coffees were excellent. The range of cakes was a little on the small side, however, and a wider choice would be nice. On the positive side, it's all organic and health-focussed.

Have been here 2 or 3 times with our toddler for brunch because they do an amazing eggs and bacon on toast - fresh, tasty and all cooked from quality ingredients. Staff are nice, prices are reasonable and service is quick. Nice little balcony out the back and a good little box of toys for kids!

Popped in here on the way to Sheffield Park. Delicious coffee and the menu looks very tempting. We would certainly return for perhaps a meal. It certainly seems very popular with people passing by especially cyclists. It does not have any parking but it is easy to park on the street.

We pick up a child from Blackland FArm at least twice a year - it will be much more enjoyable now we’ve found this little gem. Oat milk cappachino, dairy latte and late brekkie while we waited for our call having walked round the reservoir in the forest. I had the ubiquitous smashed advocado on sourdough. A surprise to have eggs fried rather than poached when the arrived but tasty all the same. Hubby made a late switch to the full English and loved it. As did the dog when presented with a leftover sausage from the kitchen. Lovely service, and really enjoyed the food. They had an art/garden trail which seemed super popular - we’d love to have stayed for that. Almost can’t wait for our next Blacklands FArm pick up now!

Great place to have a lunch with some music thrown in. Great to hear some guitar and singing along with fantastic organic food. Recommend the breakfast!

I have asked my colleagues to bring me a sandwich of their choice from the Organic Cafe as I was very busy doing a seminar at the Peridure Centre and no time for a lunch break. OH OH My God..... what they brought to me was a fantastic sandwich made with local brown organic bread with Halloumi cheese, ratatouille vegetable well seasoned and lots of taste. Yummy it was really nice and apparently according to my colleagues the sandwich was made by a very pretty lady in the kitchen ( will that means that you have to be pretty to prepare good food???? ) I am confused but very happy with my sandwich ThanQ

A great place for all the family to hangout . Such simple and tasty food and value for money is just amazing. The best bit about is how it's run, it's a family business that supports the community!

Had a lovely lunch here on a Sunday when there was a live string band playing. Food was delicious! I had the vegetarian tart which was so yum, it melted in your mouth. I also had a really lovely freshly squeezed juice. The owner was really friendly and the ambiance was really relaxed and nice. I would definitely return.

Not the cleanest of places but food was delicious and coffee was good. I would not say the selection on the menu is big but they do it well.

Stopped off for a late brekkie, friendly service and decent coffee. Eggs were just right and they even offered scraps for the dog! Highly recommended.

We stopped off for breakfast and coffee. Very friendly service, lovely bright and clean. The breakfast was delicious and the coffee is probably the best I have had, would highly recommend

This is a fantastic place friendly clean and tidy. The food is lovely and great entertainment at the weekends at lunchtime. The staff are always welcoming and friendly.

The bacon and sausages are from the local farm and are of the highest quality. The coffee is very good and selection of teas impressive. Have met here quite a few times lately for fun and business. Highly recommend.

Stopped in for a bite to eat and a drink. Service was slow, mind it was very busy. Food when it arrived was tasty.

Just had a delicious cappuccino with dairy free milk. Loved it, thank you so much! Started with a tasty vegetarian burger, nice salad and baked beans with bread, all organic. Very nice atmosphere, especially due to the people with learning disabilities. I can highly recommend it.

Recientemente hemos comprado helados Té en Sussex, Surrey y Kent y la intención de tratar como muchos de los lugares como podamos. Había cinco de nosotros ayer y lo siento pero yo realmente esforzarnos para relacionar estos comentarios para nuestra visita. El lugar estaba vacío completamente y parece que no había sido ocupado. Mucho de su menú se compone de platos de huevo relacionados. Así que me sorprendió que no había huevos, bacon, no no no crema mayonesa y ensalada. Finalmente ordenados tres pasteles de pescado, una sandwichera y una tarta de hojaldre. El pastel de pescado estaba bien pero muy caro cuando te das cuenta de que tienes uno pequeño y media un plato de lechuga con un poco de pepino. No tienen siquiera la mitad de un tomate en mi plato. Mi marido y quesos tomates sandwichera. fue quemada El pariente mayor que estaba con nosotros dijo que era el peor café que ella había tenido. Toda la factura era de menos de 50 libras. No nos quedamos para tarta. En su lugar, nos dirigiremos a hartfield a la encantadora sala de té pooh esquina donde todos tuvimos una merienda para 4. 00 cada uno, que era preciosa. Todos calcuated que podría haber tenido una quiche casero y ensalada además de té helado para el coste total de la comida en el café orgánico. No hay entre las cafeterías camparion. También mis críticas no salir sólo para quejarme y no ayer. Nunca volveremos o recomendar y estoy todavía en una pérdida como si incluso en la misma cafetería como las otras críticas. Podría enumerar todas las tes que son jefes de este. castañas en Altfriston, el campo en poco salones de té, en firle Glydne beanstalks, pasteles la diferencia en Patcham para nombrar unos pocos. Todavía sorprendido hoy.

Visitamos este café de nuevo con preferencia a los pubs locales, ya que prefiero la comida. Como de costumbre, el café, dirigido por personas con discapacidades de aprendizaje, no me decepcionó. Esta vez nos fuimos para un almuerzo ligero, sabiendo que su comida era orgánica y por lo tanto mucho más sabrosa y deliciosa que en otros establecimientos. Nos recibió una señora amable que tomó nuestra orden. Luego, como era un día de calor y humedad nos fuimos al pequeño patio exterior con vistas a los jardines locales, a la espera de nuestro almuerzo. Los asientos eran cómodos y nos estábamos relajando después de nuestro paseo, cuando nuestro almuerzo vino a nosotros bien y rápidamente. Encargué y tocino en pan integral, pero cuando llegó allí fue una guarnición deliciosa ensalada con variadas ensaladas de verduras en el plato con cuatro piezas de pan tostado con una loncha de tocino y gruesas unfatty no uno, sino dos huevos entre las tostadas. Sabía tan bien como parecía. Mi compañero estaba más que contento con lo que había pedido. Él me hizo celosos por tener una deliciosa bebida de frambuesa y frutas orgánicas - pera que tendré la próxima vez, ya que sin duda será una próxima vez en este café.

Máscaras displicente exterior una agradable sorpresa en su interior. Estos días todo el mundo dice que la fuente de ingredientes locales, pero este lugar realmente. Y, WOW, puedes probar la diferencia. Huevos y bacon en tostadas simple masa fermentada probado memorablemente divina. Taza de té en un tamaño adecuado. Y otras delicias como burbujas y Squeak en el menú que volveré para otro día. ¡Qué hallazgo!

I was slightly put off by the exterior, but it is a lovely little cafe once you get inside. We had some excellent cafe lattes and shared a lemon cake - which was very tasty.

Normalmente shun desayunos vegetarianos, como me gustan las salchichas de imitación y el exceso de patatas y judías. No soy vegetariano, pero pensé que me pruebe el desayuno vegetariano sharpthorne para cambiar (después de los excesos de Navidad no quieran incluso la excelente biodinámica - bacon orgánico y salchichas. . . ). Bien, me sorprendió, realmente disfrutamos la combinación de verduras horno asado delicioso, recién hecho y las verduras de la burguesía, garbanzos y las setas habituales (perfecto) y huevos, etc. Ahora estoy recomendando el desayuno vegetariano a todos mis amigos y clientes. El ambiente es relajado y soleado, y el personal es acogedor y cálido, pero no entrometido.

Un lugar precioso, buena comida. Sin embargo, creo que las vacaciones, tenían poca comida y sin zumos. No hay disculpas para esta. También el hasta no funcionaba. Pero la comida nos dieron fue realmente agradable y el gran café. Estoy seguro de que este lugar...

Vinimos para almuerzo y escuchar el talento de Kevin Russell jugando. Comida orgánica. Ambiente encantador. Altamente recomendado.

Tenía una increíble desayuno vegetariano. La foto lo dice todo! Lugar muy agradable, con un personal amable y una comida estupenda. Sin duda volveremos.

Just had the best lattes ever and flap jacks . Lovely friendly cafe , easy to find , great food . Cozy log burner for winter visits

We'd been told about this café by a chap we met on a walk who had learning disabilities. So, we duly decided to try it out when we next visited the area. We were given a friendly welcome and invited to take a seat anywhere we wanted. The café is quite large and has a pleasant out door area, which was where we chose to sit as we were hot and we wanted to cool off a bit. A friendly waiter came quickly and took our order and it wasn't long before our lunch came. My sandwich (egg mayonnaise and salad) was delicious. What I liked best was that the egg wasn't smothered with too much mayonnaise, and also there was a generous supply of mixed salad on the plate too. Serviettes and clean cutlery were also provided by the staff. We both chose a very delicious organic pear and raspberry drink to have with our food. My partner's bacon sandwich and salad also was very well received. The place looked very clean and airy, and we'll certainly frequent it again, as the menu was good and varied too.

Just intended to pop in for coffee (which was delicious) on the way back from the airport but was seduced by the menu into having breakfast. Wow! My local ham with bubble and squeak was to die for and the bread was gorgeous, soup was lovely and huge portion.... running out of superlatives but really glad we stumbled on this place and will definitely be going back for more. As a side note, love all the art work, especially the drawing of Pegasus :)

In a nutshell, quality food, well prepared, served by friendly staff. Most of the ingredients are locally sourced organic/biodynamic. If you're health conscious try their freshly made fruit and veg juices.

The vegetarian breakfast is out of this world. Every bit 5 star. The rest of the menu must be good, but I am so enamoured with that choice I am yet to try anything else.

Came on a Saturday to hear some live music and have some lunch. Great food, and a great selection. Efficient staff. Be aware this place can fill up and they were turning folk away. Not sure if they do reservations but I would before going

We came here for a coffee late on a Sunday morning however once we saw the menu, we decided to upgrade it to brunch! We both ordered the bubble and squeak which came with fried eggs, bacon and salad. The staff were friendly and the service was of a good pace. The food itself was lovely and fresh and we were very impressed with the quality of the bacon. I would have preferred the vegetables in the bubble and squeak to have been cooked a bit better as some tasted quite raw, and for the outside to have been crispier but overall it was very nice. There was live music in the cafe that morning which added to the quirky country vibe of the cafe. I would definitely recommend this cafe to anybody passing through the area.

Took my 85 year old Mother here for lunch on Saturday. Live Music, and fabulous food - like food Should taste. Generous servings and interesting family friendly staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Reasonable prices too. Will come again.

We visited for brunch after having read about the cafė and that options include vegan brunch in a local paper. The café had a good selection of breakfasts and cakes and although the vegan breakfast was short of the burger on our visit, we really did enjoy getting a cooked vegan breakfast. The owner was friendly and we liked the atmosphere. Happy to recommend

Great organic food, really good value given the high quality. Friendly and helpful staff, proper coffee and cake, breakfasts to die for, what's not to like? Even the children (5 and 3) ate everything!

We drove past here recently and thought it would be be a lovely place for brunch. Visited on a Sunday morning and as soon as we walked in felt uncomfortable. The staff barely looked up as we went in, yet it wasn't busy. The owners family were there and he was very much into pleasing them it seemed. And another local. It wasn't clear if it were waiter service or order at the counter. It was order at the counter. Ordered peppermint tea, English brekkie and an orange juice. The orange juice was freshly squeezed which was lovely but there was a 15 minute wait for it as the machine hadn't even been set up. The breakfast was tasty although did.jot contain all that the menu said. Menu said it would contain sausages, beans, mushrooms, bacon, egg, toast, sliced smoked sausage and a potato cake. There was no sliced sausage or potato cake. The food was expensive for what it was. We also gave a tip and the man who took this wasn't thankful at all. They didn't say bye or thank you as we left. We were made to feel very unwelcome which is a shame as it was our first time and first impressions count. We wouldn't go back. Would have been nice to make it a regular thing but nope. It's clearly a place where they are friendly to locals or family but newbies no way. Disappointing.

I stopped here with my Mum on the way to Crowborough. Nice friendly service. (Shame about the other rude customers!) The tea was really nice and the energy balls really healthy with natural ingredients and very filling. Good place for a stop off for tea and cake.

I'm a DofE Leader and this is the second time we have stopped for brunch in this cute and quirky little cafe. I am a strict vegetarian and ordered the Veggie breakfast without the bean burger. Shortly after it arrived a small band turned up to play which was fab! The atmosphere, the staff and the locals were all so friendly and warming. The food...well the veggie breakfast was the best I have ever had! Delicious! Will defo be coming back!

As a frequent user of this cafe, i can not express enough how wonderful this place is. The staff are very warm and welcoming. During the week staff comprise of students and co-workers, as part of the pericals community (adults with specific learning needs). Every one is involved with the different aspects of the cafe. The breakfast is superb, fuelling many cyclists during the weekend I've observed. The cakes are always wonderfull and there is always an option for Gf. There is also the most devine hot chocolate made with real dark or milk chocolate. I keep coming back for a reason!Also wonderful live music at the weekends.

I found this little place. The friendliness of the staff was exceptional. The food and attention to detail really took me by surprise. It was really good and not over priced - it is really worth stopping off here for a luch or breakfast.Live music on Saturdays - really a fun place. Parking is not easy as the road is quiite busy. But it may be worth a little walk to keep the car safe and not block the locals in!

Stopped off for lunch after visiting the nearby picture framer and we were so glad that we did. My friend had the veggie breakfast and pronounced it delicious - the vegetables had a lovely smoked taste which she loved.I chose the goats cheese tart and I have to say it was one of the best I have ever had. Lovely rich flavour and the pastry was short and very tasty. Had to ask the Chef about it, of course, and he said he uses flour from nearby Plawhatch Farm (so went and bought some on the way home). Followed by a super fudgy, choccie brownie and a great almond cake. We weren't going to pig out but couldn't resist it. With tea came to about £24 for both and the service was very quick. Staff friendly and very helpful.Don't look for an excuse to go there - just go!

This charming café in the village of Sharpthorne also known as Pinacles is on the road through the village near the garage. Homemade cakes, good coffee and tea plus toasted sandwiches. Music on a Saturday lunchtime, relaxing atmosphere

Stopped when passing - I think their opening hours are longer now, had 2 meals there, very pleased with both, love how they involve the community and use local produce etc.Will go again if passing and hungry a the time.

This lovely little cafe is the heart of Sharpthorne village, a bit quirky with its decor and felt gnomes. The cakes are great, and they cater for all special diets. A nice core menu with different daily specials, and live music on weekend lunchtimes (which can be a bit of a mixed bag). Service can be mixed but is on the whole good. Child and dog friendly its a great place for families. They also support adults with learning disabilities, who are involved in the customer service and baking. the previous cook was a fantastic baker, and the new one does not disappoint! Well worth a visit.

Have just returned from lunch with family and have to say we were disappointed, especially after the rave reviews below.1. One of the courgette rissoles contained a long black hair. We pointed this out to the staff who took the offending thing away, we suggested to show the chef. That was the last we heard on the matter. No explanation or apology was forthcoming.2. As it was a Saturday there was live music. Unfortunately this turned out to much too loud for the space, and not good quality. We were forced to move outside from our reserved table to get from it.3. Although the reviews below mention warm and friendly service, I found I was blanked by one of the waiters while waiting to ask for a knife and fork. I would have expected eye contact at the very least.So although the food was fine, if somewhat limited in choice, we won't be returning any time soon.

Having just cycled 50 miles from London I made use of the cafe for some much needed sustenance. Unassuming seated exterior, open the door to a band in mid jam session. Ordered a fantastic coffee + sumptuous apple and date cake. Kept my head low as not to disturb the band and sat outside. Much needed. My experience couldn't have been better.

Had a lunch here today and the food was very tasty, and plentiful. Excellent vegetarian options and the cakes were so tasty and hit the sweet spot perfectly.

Always a warm welcome from Mario and his team and their wood-burning stove, wholesome food and excellent coffee. Well worth a visit.NB shut on Mondays

I eat here regularly because it is quite simply the best place to eat for miles around. And further. I am writing today as I have just had an even more delicious meal than ever! The pastry on the quiche was so light it almost flew off the plate and they now have a different dressing on the salad which was utterly scrumtious. The cappacino was, as ever, perrrrfect. I didn't have a cake today as I was too full - but have had plenty in the past - original new recipes appear regularly - always mouth wateringly tasty. The service is totally brilliant, friendly and welcoming. I sometimes come on my own, read a paper and relax - other times I come with friends. I usually prefer to sit on one of their comfortable sofa's - but for those who like to sit upright at a table - those chairs are comfy too. Finally - to cap it all - everything is ORGANIC! What more could you ask? Thank you Organic Cafe for being there (here) x

What a find! Grandma's birthday, and we (inc Grandad and teenage grandchildren) needed lunch somewhere pleasant in the Ashdown forest area on a wet Saturday. We had a warm, live musical welcome to a bright, clean and friendly but unassuming cafe with excellent food, service and coffee! Mario is rightly proud of this little gem. Prices are very reasonable for such high quality organic ingredients. Lovely handmade, carved, forest tree candle holders and felt flower fairy lights, are available for sale, along with original artwork on the walls and the treat of live songs and music to accompany the delicious, freshly prepared food. No microwaves used here! The menu explains the history of the bakery and local farms used to source these foods and the benefits of supporting the environment, local community and creating work opportunities for people with learning disabilities.Mario led 'happy birthday' singing, presented a candle on a cake and we all had a lovely time. Happy to return and recommend to others. This worthy team deserves all our support.

This place is amazing! Probably the best coffee i have ever had. Food is good too and good prices considering it is organic. But best of all is the warm welcome and homely feel created by a lovely team and some special needs adults who work there. i am so glad i went in, like a previous employer i have been past many times without going in but i saw in the window some trully beautiful wooden crafts for sale so i just had to indulge!!recommended to anyone especially if you have kids !

A wonderful place to stop for lunch and takeaway lunch , coffee and dairy and gluten free food as well to offer. I went in on a Saturday and there was a local band playing away in the corner and as i was on my own it was lovely to listen to.The staff are friendly and chatty and, for Organic food, reasonably priced with a good clean environment.I love the students that have learning difficulties that work there as part of their learning curriculum. They make better coffee than some of he other cafes i'v been in.I highly recommend the cakes by the way.So much happening in such a quaint cafe in a quaint village.Enjoy.

Great service, great food. Had a cashew and ginger square....de-lish!! Just a shame as I have driven past it for past 3 years I didn't go before!! A must visit

Visited by myself passing through little village. Very welcoming staff. Delicious freshly made cakes. Tastiest coffee iv ever had. Great food made to order with local produce. Not cheap but its miles better than anything in the area. They appear to do a great deal in the community to help the disadvantaged. I dont care about organic stuff but it was great anyway.Thanks very much will certainly go again for coffee and cake. Cheers

clean attractive little cafe with excellent food and coffee. Owner takes great care and rightly proud of this charming but easy to miss lovely cafe on this not the most picturesque village (largely and sadly due to the unsightly modern signage of car garage (heavy ugly metal shutters) and spar shop garish neon lights and frontage albeit the staff in spar are delightful) DO TRY TO STOP AND GIVE THIS HUMBLE PLEASANT CAFE A VISIT IF ONLY ONCE. DESERVES TO BE KEPT IN BUSINESS. Parking available at rear.

I've lived in Forest Row for 8 years now and have long been a visitor to the cafe. It's warm, friendly, lovely staff, the wood burning stove is lovely in winter. The social ethos is great, but at no compromise to the food which is fabulous - best eggs florentine and benedict I've had, fresh juices, lovely range of teas and coffees. Their cakes are delicious and I'm always pleased that they have a range of gluten free cakes. If you can, go on a weekend as they have musicians coming up and playing for their brunch. That all sounds a bit glowing to be true, but there we are!

After recently moving to Sharpthorne, my wife and I were curious to try the food of The Organic Cafe. We visited with my parents and were all very impressed with the ambience and food. There was also live music playing which was pretty good. Overall we were very happy and will definitely be visiting again in the near future.

We've driven past numerous times. Somehow it doesn't look inviting outside. But inside its friendly and well designed.A selection of snacks from soup to salads, and a truly great selection of cakes. The coffee's excellent. On Saturday and Sunday there is live music.The cafe is run by a charity, and seems to be part of a local network of organic and alternative communities. We won't be driving past without stopping again!

Strategically placed amongst a handful of National Trust properties we discovered this after visiting Standen. We went for the all-day breakfasts, veggie and meaty, both were excellent, and served piping hot, with excellent fresh ingredients. Service was good and the ambiance was very comfortable. The cafe is part of wider community which provides support, housing and employment for people with learning difficulties and mental health needs. They grow some of their own ingredients and buy in from an outstanding farm shop nearby (Tablehurst and Plaw Hatch farm shop). These are both really sound ethical enterprises and worthy of our support.