Spires Bakery and Coffee Shop in Chichester

Very warm welcome, matched by excellent all day breakfast ( for both of us). A very relaxed cafe, with superb cakes, and pasteries to go. A pleasure to eat in this friendly, and very clean cafe, with a very good selection. A nice change to the corporate cafes.

I had an amazing time at spyres, the breakfast was incredible as it was clear all of the ingredients used were fresh, I had a latte which was the best coffee I have had in a long while. All the staff were kind and the price was fair, overall a very good experience!

Popped in for lunch whilst out shopping great coffee and lovely staff food was perfect and very reasonable prices

I ordered 2 ham and tomato sandwiches and 2 coffees from an unwelcoming man. Not very smiley and quite serious looking. The wait wasn't very long, as not very busy. The sandwiches were presented very nicely with salad and cheap doritos crisps. Unfortunately the bread had margarine instead of butter and processed packet ham. It would have been better if I had butter and deli ham. The amount of money I paid, they would have still made a profit. What is it with cafes now adays, you either get margarine or no spread now, when has this been acceptable?! I requested salad cread and the bottle of salad cream had brown sauce around the lid and nearly empty. Wouldn't have had it anyway. It was also a cheap brand. We had a small pot of mayonnaise instead from a very nice waitress. The floor where I sat was dirty. I guess It was because I cleared my table before I sat down, so the waitress may not have been aware. I won't be back, as I didnt feel welcolmed plus If i go out for a sandwich, i expect decent ham and it has to be butter!

OK here goes if you want a proper old fashioned english breakfast this is the place for you I had there big boy breakfast all the usual suspects plus black pudding and bubble and squeak and toast mug of tea it barely fitted on the plate and it was a fairly big plate it was alright staff were nice service quick can't remember how much it was 15quid I think but you won't need anything else all day give it a go

Popped in for lunch whilst shopping in the town great selection of food and also gluten free and vegan options I had a Toastie and my friend had one of the daily specials which were really tasty also the best coffee in Chichester will definitely be returning

Good food I had smashed avocado with crispy bacon and a fried egg. My friends had bacon sandwiches good value for money. Also the cakes are homemade and great coffee.

Ordered full English. Two burnt precooked sausages were put on a plate whilst the rest was cooked. Asked waitress if they were mine as I didn’t want them. She said no. Lo and behold 5 minutes later I was presented with burnt sausages. Told waitress I didn’t want them. Cook grudgingly cooked new sausages. When I cut into them they were raw. Absolutely dreadful way to run a business.

We stopped in for a latte yesterday, it was so good we came back today and will probably visit tomorrow and Thursday too, nicer than Costa/cafe Nero in my opinion. Plenty of seating, quiet location and impeccable service.

Today we went to Chichester to have a look around. Stopped for lunch at Spires. As we entered the coffee shop, we were quick to find out the outrageous prices shown along the wall. We were able to find a table in the corner of the room, ordered a cappuccino, a Diet Coke, two sausage rolls and a tuna melt panini only to find out the bill came to a whopping £20! We asked for an extra glass (which they later forget about) and when the food arrived, we weren’t exactly satisfied. The sausage rolls shattered when we tried to cut them and the staff didn’t ask us if we wanted any sauce or salt and pepper. We were short of some cutlery and napkins as well. Overall not the best place to go for food or service. Good cappuccino though.

Traditional cafe, plenty of choice and friendly staff and outdoor seating. Not posh, just a good old cafe serving first class coffee.

There was not a lot of choice in Chichester, and this was one of the few places which we thought looked reasonable. THe indoor cafe area is very small, but we found a table and ordered lunch. There is an amazing choice of home made food, and a good cafe menu. The food was good, well priced, and the service was fine too.

We had a sun-dried tomato, mozzarella, and mayonnaise toastie. This was so disappointing. Plenty of slimy mayonnaise, no evidence of mozzarella, and tomatoes not sun-dried, very fresh, and not plentiful. An awful experience, won't be back.

Whilst shopping in Chichester we thought we would pop out for some lunch we found this lovely little independent cafe in crane street that has been there almost 16 years and I can see why all the food and cakes are homemade and the staff are lovely and prices very reasonable we will definitely be coming back.

Went to lunch with a few friends, the service was brilliant and the food came out quickly and was very good!

Heading for a real eating breakfast, but stopped thinking to give a smaller business a try. Although almost empty, two breakfasts took ages to arrive. Really slow, but friendly enough service. Bacon and sausage were really terrible, horrid food. All ingredients tasted cheap. Costing just under £20. Both of us realised on leaving, that our clothes smelt because of the frying. Expectations weren't incredibly high, but this was the worst breakfast I've probably ever had, and for some years was eating in road house cafes all over the place.

First class service and food Clean great old school cafe Great breakfast well cooked and outstanding 👍👍 Will defiantly come again

Lovely little coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating. Staff really friendly. Excellent tea and cakes. Fab find off the main shopping area.

A satisfactory breakfast, the standard breakfast being a reasonable portion but with opportunity to add extras. Pleasant efficient service and indoor and outdoor seating.

We had the ploughman’s and big boy breakfast. The portions were fantastic, if anything I had too much cheese (not that there is such a thing) 👍 Really impressed and we will be back. The pickled onion was great as well !

SPIRES BAKERY & COFFEE SHOP Lovely little cafe off the main thoroughfare that offer ploughman's, jacket potatoes, sandwiches and cream teas among others. We had cheese & coleslaw granary Sandwich and a BLT white bloomer which were both really nice. These plus 2 teas just...

Nicely situated. Pleasant staff. Prompt service. Good food. And, at last, somewhere that services a decent Americano coffee. Would recommend. And will return.

Visited as family of 5. Excellent service pushing 2 tables together and speedy bringing of menus. We all enjoyed our drinks and food. Fantastic quality and service.

Came across this cafe walking around Chichester and stopped for a latte and sandwiches. Both were good and very reasonable.

I came into town wanting a G***s. HOWEVER i remembered about Spires for being amazing.. with their food- friendliness and q quirky local cafe. Today i went there again AND just as i remembered all staff are friendly adlnd welcoming which was relaxing for me....

Visited as I was early for an appointment. £2.50p for an average tasting latte and £2 for a bland jammie dodger. I Will not be back.

Spires has pavement seating but we lunched indoors. Covid measures were well provided for, with tables screened off, hand sanitiser and tracing sign-in. The premises are small but attractive, with more staff than we would have imagined, who all seemed to like working there. Our...

£11 for this? You got to be joking right? Not impressed all. Taste was average and service non existent. Sorry but apart from you having Gluten free I would not eat there again.

Found this wonderful cafe while wandering around Chichester a few minutes walk from Travelodge Central. Excellent all day breakfast with proper coffee. The freshly made rolls and most importantly home made cakes were superb. With very friendly and helpful owner and staff. We will be...

Recently visited Spires having seen some very appetising pictures on Facebook. We both had the full breakfast (other half’s 1st choice of smashed avocado wasn’t available). The breakfast was ok but not massively inspiring based on what we were expecting- the sausages had very chewy...

Couldn't find many places open so stopped here in the morning and late afternoon for tea and coffee. Were able to get a seat outside and were impressed with the way staff sanitised the tables and chairs after use. Drinks were fine although in the...

Came here the other day while in the Chichester area. Ordered the all day breakfast for £7. Staff were fine & food wasn't bad. Very cramped seating/tables. Overall, I've had better, but had worse too.

It was so refreshing to find a friendly welcoming cafe where we really felt valued as customers. The food was good too! Good choice on the menu and quick service. I can recommend the delicious home made soup for lunch.

Fortunately we nabbed the last table. Hubby had the full breakfast (of course) and I had a lighter option, smashed avocado, egg & bacon. Both were good value and well cooked. Service was excellent.

Strolling along North Street in Chichester prior to a sporting event, I saw the sign for Spires together with a host of other signs. Just off the main thoroughfare, with seating outside in the sunshine it was the ideal coffee stop. Friendly and welcoming staff, plus chatty other customers made for a good experience and duly refreshed, I continued on my way. The cafe was busy with local custom, a good sign. Next trip through I will sample the extensive lunch menu.

I work in Chichester on Saturdays at a charity shop and my friends came to visit me and we spent lunch together. As it was'Gin in the Park' event in Priory park we couldn't use the tearooms there. I have purchased sandwiches here before and they are good quality, freshly made. We were a table of six and we managed to sit inside which is a bonus. One of my friends is disabled and has a walker, it was difficult to put the walker somewhere as the staff kept saying we could sit at that table but people need to be able to access the toilet in the corner, I do understand that but also have some consideration that we are all now squashing ourselves on a table and having to collapse my friends walker to allow room for others. We all had a selection of quiches,sandwiches and toasties and very reasonable prices.

We were looking for a place to have breakfast in Chi on a Saturday morning and thought we would give Spires a try for a change (we usually go to The Fat Fig). It felt very bargain basement. My breakfast was okay, but my other half’s scrambled egg on toast looked so unappetising, and I was told it didn’t taste much better. I don’t think we will return.

Excellent food and lovely quality would recommend going back and also very clean and recommend going there if you needed something to eat food is homemade

I decided to try somewhere different for lunch and chose Spires Bakery & Coffee Shop - bad decision! I ordered a cheddar cheese sandwich on brown bread with spring onions and a coffee. I handed over just under £7 for this delightful dish (not). The coffee arrived and tasted very nice. The sandwich which followed was unrecognizable. It looked like someone had opened a tin of sandwich spread and stuck some lettuce in there. I honestly thought I had the wrong order but was told by a male member of staff it was the right order. Although he said he would change it I felt that due to his aggressive attitude/demeanour,  I should try to eat it first. I couldn't eat it. I made my opinion known before leaving and another male member offered a refund which I declined (I know, another mistake)  as all I wanted to do was leave. The whole experience was disgusting and overpriced. Needless to say I shall not be going back there. Their customer service sucks.

Working nearby for a week, service friendly and very quick, lots of choice and freshly made to order while you wait. Returned every day, great value and very tasty.

Popped in with my partner on Saturday morning...ashamed to say I've never ventured up this side road but so so pleased we did. A lovely cosy cafe with lovely and smiley and friendly staff. We ordered one traditional and one veggie breakfast and we were not disappointed. The eggs were perfect, the white and granary toasts were tasty, warm and buttery, the bubble and squeak was sublime, the veggie sausages were lovely (I'm not normally a fan of them) and meat sausages were apparently lovely too. Will absolutely be coming her again for a very yummy relaxed and tasty breakfast. Will also happily recommend it to friends and visiting family. Thanks so much guys and well done....can't wait to come back. Happy new year to you all. Thanks chef Laura

My partner and I had an unexpected afternoon in Chichester. We wanted to visit an independent coffee shop. We found Spires. They were happy to remake a menu item even at the end of the day. The food, coffee and service was a delight to experience. Oh and do try the homemade salad dressing if it is still available...Seriously...Spires gave great honest service and reasonably priced food. I will be going back ...

Found this lovely little bistro by accident a few months ago whilst in Chichester it is tucked away in a little side street but very popular. My partner and l enjoyed the meal we had and found the staff very friendly and the service excellent and at very responsible prices.

I love coming here for a full English with my girlfriend when she’s in town. Has something of a “greasy spoon” feel, but that’s one of the things I ADORE about it. Chichester can be a bit stiff sometimes, but I’m from the North, where the greasy spoon is king, so the vibe that Spires has is something that the city needs and should treasure. The service is friendly and efficient, and the food is reasonably priced and made to order. Highly recommended!

Lovely atmosphere, especially when the weather isn’t great. The staff were extremely welcoming and helpful. Tables inside and out, giving you the option to sit out side if you wish to. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Will be returning and recommending it to friends and family.

Outdated menu, grubby and old fashioned venue. The worker kept banging into me as she walked past due to lack of space.. smelling of frying clung to my clothes all day after leaving

There is no chance there are 29 better breakfast spots in Chi (Trip Advisor). Impossible. Go in annually for breakfast. The ladies behind the counter are fabulous. Warm and friendly- just what you are seeking in the AM. Full breakfast is large and tasty. One of the better lattes you will find. William Hill bookie across the lane, what more do you need...

Just stopped for breakfast in a lovely family run bakery in Chichester. We all had full English and the owners were very happy to oblige with our "please can we have crispy bacon", etc., requests. The scrambled eggs were so light and delicious they could have floated. Excellent size portions, great value for money. Would 100% go back there on next trip to Chichester.

Had an excellent coffee and cakes here in a flying trip to Chichester. Must try to lunch here on our next visit as the food appeared to be good and the staff friendly.

I visited this delightful cafe with a friend for lunch. We were able to sit outside to enjoy the glorious weather. I had a bacon and brie baguette whilst my friend had a jacket potato with coleslaw. The food was lovely. The staff were very efficient and friendly. A very pleasant experience.

We are local to the area and thought we would support a local independent cafe/business. Unfortunately this was not a good choice ! I chose the cheddar ploughmans , after checking it was mature cheddar . My husband had an all day breakfast. Cheddar was warm and rubbery and certainly didn't taste mature ! Inedible!1 × pickled onion..soft ! Cheap over cooked baguette , cheap pickle and tiny handful of salad ! £5.95All day breakfast , all pre cooked and warmed again apart from the free range eggs, which were the best part ! All I can say is very cheap ingredients .£6.95 .It is such a shame when you have an independent business you would love to support and you leave feeling less than satisfied .

I've been coming to spires for 12 years now and there is nowhere like it in Chichester. The staff are most welcoming and friendly. If delicious food and service with a smile is what you're looking for then Spires is a must!

visiting Chichester for first time with family, we spied this little delight just off the main shopping area. An amazing array of snacks and lunch treats, all diets -gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian- are catered for. While ordering our lunch we started a fascinating chat about the trial of baking gluten free bread that tastes good. The owners told us all about the various flours they have tried. we had homemade soup-root vegetable- which was so good!. I had a jacket potato with mushrooms mozzarella and pesto-divine!Reasonably priced, fantastic service a real gem to be found.

This is a warm, welcoming and totally friendly cafe. The food is excellent and the team could not be kinder or more helpful. A definite favourite.

A great start to the day a fresh cooked breakfast to order. A lovely welcome from the staff and helpful. Easy access and accessible to get in and out of the bakery. If you want to people watch you can sit outside as there’s chairs and tables to relax in. The food was piping hot and delicious. A return visit is a must!

Try the bacon and bubble and squeak Baptist it's stunning. Friendly small warm and welcoming cafe. Great for a light bite, cup of tea or coffee

I chose a quiche off the Specials Board which arrived promptly (and warmed up on request) served with a reasonable salad including a generous portion of coleslaw, accompanied in my case with a decent latte.I sat in the window watching the world go by and the scaffolders preparing an erection down the opposite side of the street !Will certainly re-visit as some of the other dishes being consumed around me looked equally appealing.

Great gluten free selection with sausages and bread. Great "normal" breakfasts too. Visited on several occasions and took some friends who were suitably impressed

Everything this cafe makes is delicious. I make a point of eating there every time I'm in Chichester. But my absolute favorite is their jacket potato! My 11 yr daughter and I both love it. It honestly couldn't be better. And the salad and home dressing that comes on the side is a perfect accompaniment! Just perfect!

We were in Chichester to go to the theatre and needed some refreshment. You find a table order, pay and take a numbered wooden spoon to where you have chosen to sit. My husband ordered a strawberry/banana smoothie and I went for an iced coffee as it was a very warm morning. My husband's beverage arrived first or so we thought. I asked him how he was enjoying his smoothie when my drink arrived which looked more like strawberry. We realised the mix up and the waitress cheerfully replaced the iced coffee.Lots of locals ordering jacket potatoes, lasagna and sandwiches which all looked delicious.

My daughter and I thoroughly enjoy our trips to Spires. There's a real friendly, family feel to the place. Seating perhaps could be described as "compact" but that doesn't worry us as we tuck eagerly into our bacon & egg sandwiches with mugs of tea - always tasty!! The staff are attentive to any dietary requests, smiley, kind and polite. Spires is down a side street, so not easily visible to someone new and ust wondering around Chichester - but worth seeking out. Reasonably priced.

I arrived on my own and was meet with a friendly smile, all food is made fresh and although there is limited seating inside there is additional seats outside where you can sit and watch the world go by, weather permitting. Wide choice of hot and cold food, brought to your table.

Good value freshly made food and decent sized portions. The granary bread is really good too. Will be back.

Nothing nicer on a summer's day to enjoy a nice cup of coffee and a fresh scone. So when my wife and I were visiting Chichester we stopped by Spires, and ordered one fruit scone and a two coffees. The scone arrived cut in half and slightly warm (clearly the results of a microwave). It was hard and tasteless. I also struggled to find any fruit that qualified it as described. We did try and eat it. Honest! But it was impossible. How pleased we were that we didn't order a scone each! Is there no where in Chichester where we can enjoy a real scone?

This is a great cafe to relax and watch the world go by the coffee is amazing and the cakes are made in house the staff are friendly and very welcoming. We'll be back

Had a lovely Brie and bacon sandwich with a coffee. Friends had a daily special which was the quiche of the day with homemade coleslaw. Good value for money and lovely welcoming staff will definitely be returning soon.

First off it's tiny and people gave us funny looks for taking a chair to sit a 4 year old on, we were right by the loo so kept getting disturbed by people asking us to move our chair in. I ordered a jacket potato with chilli and it was Luke warm and didn't taste of much, I was also charged 2.50 extra for a mediocre side salad, and 1.90 for a tiny pot of tea. It came to £27 for two ladies and a small child, and was not satisfying in any way. The ham and cheese panini was nice...however £6 is too DEAR, no nice ambiance or vibe.

Popped into this small bakery and coffee shop for a quick lunch of a cheese and onion toastie and pot of tea. Very pleasant staff, quick service and reasonably priced. Will be returning.

Back to Chichester to visit the Theatre so we had to return again to Spires. Not disappointed. Great freshly cooked breakfast and still only £6.25 served on hot plates too. Partner ate a pasty of Brie, tomato and spinach, made in the shop and had a crisp salad served with it. Coffee just as good too, the only coffee shop in Chichester where I don't have to get three or four shots to taste the coffee. Friendly and helpful staff. Returned later too for a quick coffee and a slice of homemade apple cake.

Wanted a quick breakfast before shopping and chose the all day option. Asked to change toast to bubble and squeak but not allowed! So I offered to pay extra then the staff member agreed but said he'd remove the toast as I didn't want it. You have to laugh. What can be so difficult? Tables small and wobbly. Unfresh atmosphere. Food was reasonable when it arrived but a not very helpful attitude soured the occasion. Unlikely to return.

We made for this simple, slightly hidden bakery and coffee shop in search of a quick lunch. There were no customers in the place itself when we arrived and so had the place to ourselves to find the best place to sit down and chat with the staff behind the counter. Fortunately some freshly baked Cornish pasties were coming out of the oven so we chose to have those with three large cups of hot chocolate. They were delicious and reasonably priced.As we rested our weary legs I noticed that they were also offering bacon baps. So I also ordered on of those. The white, floury bap was so soft with plenty of bacon to satisfy that mid day hunger...What I liked was the nice combination of non pretentious food served with a smile at reasonable prices. Certainly a place to remember for when I come back to Chichester town centre.

We were in Chichester this morning looking for somewhere to have breakfast. We stumbled upon this down a side street an figured it might be pretty good. We were wrong. 3 of us sat down at the table which really was too small for any more than 2 people and ordered our breakfast. I wanted the all day breakfast but I wanted to replace the beans with hash browns because I really don't like beans. The staff were un-obliging and I still had a large plate of beans and they added 75p on for the hash browns. Once i started eating my breakfast, the taste of baked beans coated everything. The food was average for the most part but the sausages were pretty good. Once I got to my egg, it was quite cold and to top it off it had a hair in it!!! To conclude, The staff were unwilling to make a minor change to their breakfast, the tables were extremely small, the decor was old and cheap, the service was very poor and there was a hair in my food. The only plus side was the average food and tasty sausages.

It's a guilty pleasure. I know it's not good for me, but if I'm in Chichester at lunchtime I have to go to Spires for a bacon and bubble & squeak bap (wholemeal of course!). I don't think anywhere else in Chichester does bubble & squeak and I seldom see it elsewhere on my travels - it's a little bit of history. Other people around me were clearly enjoying a range of other things on the menu - you don't have to have the refried spuds and cabbage!Spires is quite small - about 18 covers, plus some outside as you can see in the photo - and the tables are very close together. It's always been busy when I've been in there, justifiably so, giving it a quirky atmosphere. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Lunch for two - 2 x bacon and bubble & squeak baps and a pot of tea - £12. Bargain!

Went for breakfast this morning with my partner. Looking forward to a decent fry up as they seem to be the only place in chi that offers bubble and squeak. Unfortunately when the breakfast arrived the bacon was so overcooked it shattered as I tried to cut into it. The toast was basically warm bread. The beans where cold and sausages overcooked. No mushrooms on the menu and the bubble and squeak that we visited for actually tasted like rotten cabbage doused in vinegar. Such a pity as we had high expectations 15 pounds for two coffees and two breakfasts. Not worth it at all.

Pop in often for their wonderful cheese straws. Lots of wonderful cakes and sandwiches available to takeaway or eat in too.

First time for breakfast here - it was delicious, every bite of it. Staff were very friendly and smiley. You can eat inside or outside; breakfasts, lunches, takeaways; drinks - a good variety at a great price. Highly recommended.

This is a cute independent bakery/cafe, slightly off the main drag, in a very busy Chichester. Lunches are tasty and nice and hot (where appropriate). Excellent value, except maybe the cakes, which are a little pricey.

Had a breakfast and pastries.. Lovely food and very obliging...great service can highly recommend Spires!

A long overdue review. We are a US couple. We were in Chichester Nov. 2015 to visit the Cathedral. Popped into Spires actually simply to get change for the Pay and Display car park. Bought 6 shortbread cookies to get change. As we walked and ate we both stopped in our tracks, looked at each other and did a simultaneous OMG! Light, melt in your mouth, buttery without being thick or gooey. A cookie equivalent of a very fine wine. Subtle but oh so complex. We've tried to find a repeat here in the States but none have even come close. Would we'd known when we bought the handful, thinking them just a means to our car park change end. We'd have bought the lot! Simply outstanding.

Lovely greeting like an old friend, have visited before. Down for weekend for the theatre. Visited for breakfast on a very busy Saturday. Breakfast excellent value, good quality served on piping hot plates. Extremely good coffee too. Sat outside in the sunshine it was just perfect, left with some of their cheese straws that had just come out of the oven. Will be back

Had lunch a few friends in Chichester today found this nice little cafe were the staff are very welcoming and the food is very good. I had the pulled pork special wihich was amazing, my other two friends had the oven baked jacket potatoes with cheese and beans and side salad.its was good value for money and we wil be back again next month a good find.

Popped in to this lovely cafe for lunch today had a chicken tikka jacket potatoes followed by homemade bakewell tart. The food was lovely, very efficient service and lovely staff. I will be back very soon!

What a great a find an independent cafe small and friendly great menu food prepared to order they even make their own pasties on a rare sunny day we sat outside on there snazzy cushions. I chose a cheese and ham toastie and my friend had a brie tomato and spinach tart both delicious served with homemade dressing two cappuccinos later we didn't have room for one of there homemade cakes will definitely visit again. Clean toilets too.

Went in there for panni asked for chicken and bacon it was disgusting chicken was very dry and there was hardly any bacon in it was sevred with an iceberg leaf one slice of tomatoes and a little coleslaw with coffee. Was not worth the money

Chichester is not lacking in cafes but Spires is worth seeking out. There is outside seating for the warmer days and some inside seating. All the food is prepared in-house (try their home made soups - delicious) and the sandwiches are well filled with a huge choice. The staff are a delight and once you have the pleasure of being remembered, they bring your tea and coffee just the way you like it without being reminded (brown sugar for the tea and a mug for the cappuchino). Breakfast is a real treat and you won't need to eat again for some time afterwards. This is a comfortable, caring, enjoyable cafe that deserves all the accolades it receives.

I must say that this is definitely the place to come for lunchtime sandwiches; the quality is excellent and the coffee is good. It is slightly dated, but I think that's part of the charm! Despite the staff being frequently very busy - it's both popular and small - everything's made to order and neatly presented. It's a little above average in price for its type but, definitely worth it.

Called in for coffee and cake. My husband and I both had lattes and was very impressed. Excellent coffee, very good quality. We enjoyed our visit and would definitely return.

I stopped here for breakfast with a friend. and really enjoyed it. They have a limited breakfast menu, but with innovative options, which is why we chose to eat here. The breakfast was served quickly, was very tasty and very reasonably priced. I also got a take-away pastry as it looked so good, and tasted even better. Really good little spot and worth seeking out.

What a lovely find this place is! Warm and welcoming and delicious, fresh food served with a smile!My daughter and I had a light lunch here and thoroughly enjoyed it. Food was freshly prepared and tasty. There was a good selection of fresh cakes also. Reasonably priced too.We very much enjoyed this little cafe, and will be back!

It doesn't matter what time of day you visit Spires Bakery you receive a warm welcome. Nearly all the food is home made (ask for one of Steve's breakfasts - you won't be disappointed) with their soups a particular delight. Coffee is first rate - some lovely coffee art for special customers is fun. Outside seating under an awning. Ditch the chain outlets and visit a proper café.

an excellent bakery and coffee shop very good food and lots lovely cakes and breads a large specials board again wonderful food

Had panini for lunch, which was very enjoyable. Staff very friendly and considerate. Coffee shop is very clean and well presented with nicely laid tables.

The Spires is located on a side street and you need a street map to find it.We were a group of 3 grumpy old men, arriving mid morning on a sunny day and opted to sit outside continental style, on arrival the staff were friendly, the menu choice was extensive we decided on coffee`s and a breakfast, the staff were attentive and efficient.We will definitely return next time we are in Chichester.

We have been visiting Spires for many years, a good place to rest your feet when you are shopping. Very friendly and very helpful. The coffee is great as well as the bakery especially their cheese straws and cheese scones we always try to buy some when we visit. Long may they carry on running this excellent independent cafe.Congratulations on your 10th Anniversary.

I have visited this little café lots of time before and always found it good value for money but this was the first visit since they had decorated and I was very disappointed today with the quality of the meal. We went for the specials of the day - homemade goat's cheese quiche, salad and coleslaw and my husband had the bacon and egg pie and jacket (Both £5.50) Frankly, the first thing that struck me when the meals were delivered was "Is that it - I don't remember ordering a children's meal?". The quiche was a very small portion and my husband's portion of pie was even smaller, although he said it was tasty. My quiche was edible enough although a little bland. My side salad in my opinion would fail under trade description - more like a garnish - about half a leaf of iceberg finely chopped, one thin SLICE of tomato cut in half and a few slivers of carrot. The homemade coleslaw was the best bit and a reasonable serving. My husband gave me his jacket as he didn't really want it. This was very overcooked - looked like it had been reheated and was burnt in places so not appetising at all. At a nearby table a family had ordered the breakfast. I couldn't help noticing that when one young lad cut into his bacon it shot off the plate as it was so overcooked.This is a really good bakery and I would certainly continue to buy bakery products here. It used to be a good place to eat but to be honest I am going to think twice about eating here in the future. If they cannot afford to provide a reasonable portion size maybe they need to think twice about offering meals and stick to snacks and drinks.

Wonderful Coffee Shop, Always made welcome,Best Coffee in the City And Cakes to Die For.Their Cheese Straws are So addictive . Its not a visit To the City Without calling into Spires

I visit this very friendly cafe on a regular basis and always have their bubble and squeak with bacon and sausage in a beautifully crisp roll. If I leave it too long I get withdrawal symptons!!! Excellent choice of food at very reasonable prices. The staff are delightful and very welcoming. Happy birthday and here's to another successful ten years. Janet in Chichester

Had the homemade quiche with coleslaw and salad and friend had a breakfast. Really fresh and tasted great. Place packed inside and out no wonder. Lovely atmosphere, friendly staff and very reasonably priced. The coffee was excellent. Really recommend this small independent. They are celebrating their 10th birthday at the moment, well heres to the next 10. Also bought a takeaway sandwich and cakes to take to goodwood for the races.

Lovely traditional atmosphere, small but perfectly formed. Friendly charming couple with a super choice of good quality food perfectly cooked and presented. Would recommend to anyone wanting lovely food from local sourced suppliers, also the range of their bakery products was delicious. Please visit and keep this great place bustling.

We always head here if we are in Chichester now as it is a nice change to the chain coffee shops always make a yummy hot chocolate and have always had great food, fresh, yummy, served by nice staff for a reasonable price. Can't fault it :)