St. Martin’s Organic Coffee House in Chichester

I have been visiting for the past 28 or so years - lovely quaint tearoom - decor not changed at all but this is the way I like it - lovely private garden - I always have the brown fruit scones which are lovely and their welsh rarebit is really tasty - yes its expensive but worth it - no nasties in the food!

Lovely garden, chairs by a roaring fire, quiet seats upstairs. Rarebit a particular delight. Pressed juices yummy

The cafe my Mum and I had planned to go to was closed so being tight for time in my lunch break, St Martin’s was the next closest cafe. There’s a lot I could pick on but the main reason for this review is the ridiculous prices. I ordered a soup and was asked if I wanted bread or toast, thinking they were asking if I would prefer my bread toasted or not, not if I was willing to pay £1.30 for something that comes as standard with soup everywhere else, then the bread didn’t even come with any butter. There was no seasoning on the table and the soup was too salty. The Welsh rarebit was tiny and these two mini lunches came to just under £20!!! We downed our tap waters and left as quickly as we could. Zero value for money!

The expression, mutton dressed as lamb, rings true here.The prices are high because you are paying for small portions of meagre fayre but its organic and if you dare criticise you get the bog standard, tardy, snooty and aloof reply. This unimagine choice for customer service should give you enough clues of how tepid, uninspiring and dull this place is. Even dementors avoid here as there is no soul to suck. Better places in the town with better service and better food. Life is too short to spend a second in this place.The cutlery has more personality than the manger and staff.AVOID LIKE DEATH

The only people who benefited from our visit were the owners. Shocking prices, shockingly small portions, charged extra even for milk for the tea. Asked for a disabled toilet - told to go up two flights of stairs. Listed buildings apparently cannot provided disabled facilities. Been in other listed buildings, so I know this isn't true. I agree with another reviewer - there are far nicer cafes in Chichester. It isn't about being willing to pay for the organic quality produce - it is about objecting to the quality of the overpriced produce on offer. Ambience can only get you so far. I expect this review will generate the stock response seen elsewhere on this site - another example of the owner not bothering to individualise. Three people who will not come back here for sure.

This was our favourite place in Chichester and we still hope to return but will have to be for a very special treat now. It was a bit more expensive before but was happy to pay as it is organic and such a great experience - far more so than any other cafe I have been in! Last time we went, however, we had to turn away as the increase in price was just beyond what we could easily afford to play (drinks and cake would have been more than the lunch we had elsewhere that day). I would have preferred to email them direct and this is my first review on TripAdvisor - it is more of a plea to the owners to not make it so expensive that normal people cannot afford to come in. We eat organic at home and it really is not that much more. I hope you do not continue to lose business because we hope to be able to continue to visit. The cakes, if you are sugar free or gluten free are, in my opinion, the best in Chichester. The mains items are quite small portions and as mentioned elsewhere you have to add on everything as extras. If you like quirky you will love this place!

Unless you like fake charm, a manager from the dark ages and mediocre organic food that is grossly overpriced, don't bother.

This was not a positive experience for my daughter and I. Whilst the building is fun and quirky, spread over multiple floors and with board games on offer, the food was disappointing and the bill quite shocking. Whilst I understand there is a premium to be paid for organic healthy food, this was far beyond what I expected. Portions were disappointingly small, though some of the food was so stodgy that we couldn't have eaten more. My daughter didn't like her cheese rarebit nor her currant scone! The choice of dishes on offer was also very limited.Overall there are better, tastier & cheaper alternatives nearby. We will not be returning.

Pretentious and expensive. We had Welsh rarebit which cost a tenner. It was small and served on a tea plate with a tiny portion of salad. It was tasteless. The cafe is dark and dingy. Food and drink choices are very limited and they seem to think that making food peppery makes it special....wrong. Wish we had gone to Costa where we had a great cup of coffee and could have had a much tastier light lunch for a third of the price. I cannot believe how wonderful this place thinks it is!

There were a very limited number of options, coffee was very bitter but felt for the price i had to drink it. Nice inside but the food is really poor for the price, much better cafes all over Chichester

Very limited choice, dishes average standard and massively overpriced. Over £30 for tea, coffee and two sandwiches. Mocha tasted of vending machine hot chocolate. Appreciate organic credentials, but there are better options in Chichester.

This is not your run-of-the-mill place. Quirky, and original, it may not be for everyone, but I liked it.

The cutlery and crockery and trays felt like a school canteen, curtains and carpet tatty and old. Weird focus on calories. Waitress didn't great us. The dragon pie gave me indigestion. Small portion, didn't feel fresh or healthy.Small portion and overpriced, e.g. the side salad. Only saving grace were the log fires. Desperately in need of a refurbishment

A bit expensive, but the food is always good.

What a lovely coffee house. We received a warm welcome together with hot pots of tea accompanied by most delicious cakes. Thank you to you all and also it added to our visit to have some gentleman playing his guitar. Very soothing.

This is a lovely little coffee house tucked away in Chichester with open grate fires to greet you.

More than a good cup of coffee and flavourful cake. I found this charming coffee house unusual, un-hurried, interesting and homely, and enjoyed a delicious treat without guilt. The whole ambience was delightful and welcoming.

Popped in for lunch, prices are far too high, especially £1.50 for 4 slices of egg as a side dish even if it is organic. Organic food doesn't have to cost the earth. Disturbed by drilling & hammering taking place 2 ft from the table - why couldn't this be done when the coffee shop is closed? Unlikely to recommend. Please do not reply with your repetitive standard response, it is not informative having already read this at our table. The coffee was nice but it's unlikely to draw us back just for coffee.

St Martin’s Coffee House is a traditional coffee house with the addition of food. What they offer is their own take on hot and cold fare, principally organic vegetarian with some vegan and gluten free options. The Coffee House is sited in one of the old brick and timber buildings for which Chichester is well known. There are open wood burning fires, timbered ceilings, small pane windows, creaky wooden floors and staircases, and a beautifully planted cottage garden . . . overall, a delightful atmosphere.

I have walked past St Martin's Coffee House many times and never noticed it before, but this morning it was wet and we had no coats so decided to pop in for a quick coffee. Thank goodness it was raining because I would have never discovered this gem. It's not very often I find a cafe that has anything I can eat due to a very restricted diet, but at St Martin's I was spoiled for choice and it all looked delicious. We shared a piece of walnut cake and it was perfect. It is a charming place with very friendly staff, a beautiful cottage garden at the back with plenty of seating. I totally love their philosophy of 'clean' eating. We will be back for sure to sample their delights.

Me ha gustado la casita antigua con mucho detalle vintage. Los pasteles tienen toda la información nutricional e ingredientes visibles. Los precios son excesivamente caros para las porciones, aunque es todo orgánico. Creo que está bien probarlo pero no repetiré.

It's a good couple of years since our last visit. Great to see Keith still in residence. St Martins is an all time favourite of mine. Fabulous venue, atmosphere, drinks and food. It's totally unique. Once you've experienced this wonderful place it's very difficult to tolerate other commercial eateries. I truly hope this gem continues forever. Yes, it's a little pricier than usual but absolutely worth it. If I lived in or near Chichester I would be eating there every week. Probably everyday if I could!

Years ago a, vegan, friend suggested that we try the Dragon Pie here. We did and we have been having it here ever since. Mrs A always has the Pie and I usually have it because all the other main courses are a real treat too. Over the years the dish has evolved and changed as ingredients come and go and chefs tweak things here and there. But we have always enjoyed it.

I had not been to this Coffee Shop for about 3 years. Previously their food was fabulous especially the Welsh Rabbit.

What a lovely surprise hidden down the little lane. Great open fires, but it was a little warm. Coffee and food were superb. But a little expensive. The home made flan was one of the best I have ever had. Well done chef!!

Usually I love this place, but unfortunately the coffee is now much weaker than it's ever been, the salad is a sad shadow of its former self ie no nuts +beetroot or salsa and a strong ginger flavour recently added, and to make matters worse the price of coffee has shot up and the light meals when salad is added are also pretty pricey now.

Very disappointing - such a difference in quality and quantity from a visit a year ago. Then, Dragon nut cake was cohesive, attractive and full of flavour and served with an interesting salad - followed by a moist chocolate & ginger cake with a dollop of iced fruit puree (no extra charge). Last week, visiting with a guest, I anticipated similar fare but was very disappointed. An ugly crumbling dragon cake with massive hazlenuts stuck on top and which tasted dry and lacked flavour, was served with just one grilled tomato and there was an extra charge for that tomato - £9.95 for what was a nut burger and one tomato. The chocolate & ginger cake was lack lustre and on the dry side.There was also an extra charge for a dollop of iced fruit puree. The tortilla for my guest was thinner than wafer-thin and unlike the photo of a plump tortilla. Such an unsatisfying contrast in terms of quality, quantity and value. A great shame because the interior and garden of the coffee house is delightful, as are the log fires. The ingredients may be organic, but the items ordered were still inordinately over priced and the quality compromised. It is also disappointing to read the rather unpleasant comments made by the management in response to some critical reviews. Not good PR for what was a beautiful, refined and delightful coffee house.

We walked in to hear live piano being played, into rooms furnished with dark wood furniture placed in nooks and crannies where log fires welcome you. Pictures and tapestries on the walls and old brickwork all engage to transport customers to a place far from the maddening crowd ( with apologies to Thomas Hardy).

The bare beams and three fireplaces make this cafe a wonderful retreat if the weather is drizzly. The embroidered cushions and carved wooden benches add to the cosy and elegant atmosphere. The food is all prepared on site with the best quality ingredients and they have vegan cakes that are so good you can't tell they are made without animal products! They also provide various board games and newspapers. Can't wait to come back to sample more of their awesome stuff!

The building and the environment created in this historic setting is special. For anyone with mobility issues there may be obvious difficulties. Food was okay in content, small portions and not cheap. Tea range offers tea bags or loose tea which came in a teapigs type bag. A nice place for light refreshments and very good tea.

Casa típica inglesa transformada en una cafetería. Reina el relax y la tranquilidad, donde puedes tomarte un café o té al calor de una chimenea.

My favourite coffee house. We come here whenever we are in Chichester. Warm, very friendly, helpful staff. Excellent coffees, teas, cakes and lunches. We love the old building, the open fires and the moral ethos. Couldn't recommend more highly.

in a pleasant setting. Good service but felt the coffee was too weak and pricey for us. No shortage of customers! Warm welcoming open log fire!

Lovely and quirky. Loads of space which definitely makes it stand out from other coffee shops. Piano, games and books make it feel very cosy and add to its uniqueness. Beautiful cosy building with lovely fire. Hot drinks are reasonably priced and taste great. Didn’t try the food this time but definitely will in the future. Staff were friendly and service was prompt. Perhaps not the cheapest but agree that it is worth paying more for healthier environmentally friendly products. Overall a very relaxed feel and really refreshing to have a café with so much space!

We stopped at St Martin's on a whim for some hot drinks following an afternoon in Chichester. We ordered 1 cappuccino and a hot chocolate, the latter of which needed a lot of sugar to be enjoyable. Although we appreciated the organic healthy ethos of St Martins, we were bemused by their objection to microwaves and tin openers!

The place to head for in Chichester. However the prices are toppy even for a regular which may well explain the lack of customers outside of rush hour.

My wife and I had been shopping in chichester

Our first visit and we stood at the counter being ignored while staff chatted to the couple of regulars behind us. When we tried to place our order we were told just a minute. Cup of black coffee was ordered but they tried to charge 20p extra for milk! Didn't like giving a refund. Coffee was nothing special but expensive. Will not go there again

This place is stuck in a time warp, but a very nice one! The ancient beamed house is cosy and sound-absorbing. There is a cracking fire in the grate, delightful courtyard garden if sunny. The rarebit is wonderful. Not cheap but ok for an indulgent meal once in a while.

We were looking for somewhere for coffee and the proviso was not one of the big chains like costa. Found this by way of billboards advertisement on main st otherwise would never have found it by chance. Loved it from the moment I walked in. Note, no prams are allowed so it’s a good place for adult conversation with a peaceful relaxing ambiance. The man serving was more than happy to show me the book on the history of the building and tell me more and encouraged me to have a look around the rooms and garden. Open fires, wooden pews, tables and chairs abound with beamed ceilings etc. I bet this place is so cosy in the winter. We ordered drinks only. Can’t remember the price but we enjoyed. The food is mostly organic and the cost reflects the quality ingredients. We returned the following day for more coffee. If I lived there I would go weekly. Love it. Can’t find a Facebook page to like and share.

We came here for the first time having seen a sign in North Street. We loved the open fire and the smell of it was devine. We both had the Welsh rarebit which was very good, although the texture of the bread was a little odd. The coffee was very good and we were served hot milk with it. The building is very old and cosy, although I suspect some of the decor has been there since the current occupants - since the 1970s they state on a notecard on the table. Two rarebits and two coffees came to £30 so it is very expensive, however you have to factor in that everything is organic and home made.

I arrived at St Martin's with family, and found a nice table in the peaceful courtyard garden. It's a quirky venue, tucked down a side street close to the town centre. Inside is very traditionally-decorated, with beamed ceilings ad old furniture etc. No menu, but some photos of the offerings at the till.

What a lovely little place in the heart of Chichester (Chi to the locals). All food organic and specialty made on the premises. The building is several hundred years old and beautifully restored. If you visit in the summer eat in their secret garden, a little green and peaceful oasis. Fantastic!

The setting of St Martins is lovely. We sat in the back courtyard which was idyllic. I understand that everything is organic and fully commend the ethos of the place. But to me it was expensive . The coffees were fine but not exceptional. The ginger cake was £5.95. It was tasty but just a little expensive. It is not table service which is fine but it seems a place that should have it.

Very old house with a lot of character, the food is nice and the coffee delicious. Quiet place to stay, alone or with friends.

Lovely hidden gem, with a great atmosphere inside and out. Inside feels like a lovely place to cosy up with a real fire on a winter's day, outside is a great, well kept garden.

Happened on this cafe by accident. Not the cheapest but lovely food and coffee served in a delightful environment. We ate inside, in the corner next to the piano but there were other charming tables in the extensive and little touched Georgian (?) house and garden. All the food and ethos of the cafe is organic. We tried the rarebit (lovely) and a sandwich (very tasty). Very nice coffees and an excellent iced coffee as well. The Ginger and Honey cake with fruit ice cream was delicious.

Met again for coffee - needed somewhere for a quiet chat - St Martin's is perfect. So many nooks and crannies. Delicious coffee. No rush, no noise of loud chatter and phones - just what we needed. (Steep climb up the beautiful little staircase to toilets on an upper floor.)

We sat in the garden having good coffees and Spanish omelettes and Croque Monsieur, and very nice it was. A lovely little place, close to the Cross

We didn't expect to meet up with relatives and went along with them for lunch. They were very insistent that this was the place to go to.

Looking for an alternative to Cafe Nero (who pay zero British corporation tax ) I found this little gem. Quirky and cool. Lovely Organic coffee. The cakes and vegan food looked amazing can’t wait to sit in the courtyard with a slice. The staff were friendly and personable.

Toasted Cheese Sandwich. Tortilla and one Decaffeinated Coffee £19.65.

Loose tea - divine! Sultana scone with Hand churned unsalted butter.....ummmmmmmmm Recommended - lovely setting very quirky it’s very old!

I popped in the St Martin's organic coffee house for a change from the usual eating places. I loved the quaint and quirky feel of the premises. Staff were very friendly. The soup was piping hot as well as very tasty and full of vegetables. Would definitely recommend a visit.

The food itself is lovely - I couldn't fault it, but the cost is ridiculous. Years ago you'd start with a reasonably sized Welsh rarebit, before the owner decided to make the plates smaller so you got less food. Then, on one small plate you'd get a Welsh rarebit and on another you'd get a salad, but again the owner became mean and decided to combine the two so it all comes on one plate. Again, the amount you get is reduced but the price is the same. This month, he decided to keep the small combined plate, but raised the price of, effectively, one piece of bread and some salad from £10 to £12. Two rare bits with salad and one drink cost nearly £30. It's a joke.

I’ve wanted to visit here for ages and, being in Chichester on a cold Saturday, called in for tea and cake. I loved the setting and decor: a beautiful beamed building with wooden tables and chairs in their own nooks, with a log fire and a piano. It was busy when I visited, but comfortably busy - a nice ambience but still a choice of tables. My table overlooked the courtyard garden which I would imagine is lovely in Summer.

Loved the two visits; siting in garden and then later near fire in the warren of rooms inside hearing a customer play the piano. Loved the ethics - see photo with this review - and they have thought about how to delight those of us with gluten-free and other dietary challenges.

This looks to be a real maze of knocked together Elizabethan cottages, with all sorts of nooks and crannies to sit, a real wood fire and serving nice organic lunches and snacks too (and with very non-Elizabethan free wifi!). Will certainly be back!

Nice place with cosy fire burning. They serve good wholesome food but it is expensive. Very busy - if one is in a hurry might be a problem.

Lovely old building housing a real old fashioned coffee shop - beams, open fire, antiquated seating and customers who look as though they might have been born on them. Strangely, the coffee was not the best that you can get locally, and I was shocked to be charged 20 pence for a splash of milk to go with my tea. I know its all organic in this place, but you can buy a litre of the stuff for well under a quid. That was a rip-off and quite unnecessary, as prices are not cheap to start with. There is a piano that customers are encouraged to play, which can be disconcerting when you hear it being attacked by someone of no particular skill. Finally, having been informed that it was strictly counter service only, why did we see people being served to their tables?

Been here a couple of times since Christmas but on this occasion we set out specifically to chill out in front of the fire, play chess, read the paper and enjoy good coffee.

Tucked away off the main shopping streets of Chichester is this beautiful gem of a tea shop. I am not going to insult this lovely place by calling it a cafe. It is so much more than that. This is a quirky little tea room that is steeped in history. Wonky floors, rooms off of rooms and steep staircases make this a truly individual place to visit and it feels like you have stepped back in time. There is a lovely selection of home-made cakes to accompany your tea or coffee. As we sat enjoying our tea and cake someone sat down and started to play the piano. He then left and shortly afterwards a couple of guys began playing guitar. They were playing relaxing music that was in no way intrusive and we were still able to chat. Such a lovely addition to this delightful place. A couple of things to note. Firstly this place does not take credit cards so cash only (well it was when we visited) and the second thing is that the toilets are located on the top floor, up several flights of very steep stairs, so not for anyone with mobility problems who needs the loo! If you are in Chichester looking for some refreshment then forego the coffee shop chains for a little bit of history in a truly unique place. If this has been useful to you please give a helpful vote. Thanks

Our first visit and a lovely find. A relaxing and friendly hum filled the cafe and made us want to relax with the papers for a while. The history of the building is interesting and a credit to the dedication to save this property from destruction. Thank you and we will be regulars from now on.

In a lane off the main shopping street (and away from the horrors of Starbucks and their ilk), is this very old house - all beams and uneven walls and floors - very Dickensian - which serves excellent organic (and certified by the Soil Association) coffee along with some intriguing food. We had an excellent Welsh Dragon Potato Cake (lots of different vegetables and some tasty spice) and a delicious Cheese, Apple and Onion toastie.

… and a firm favourite of ours when we visit Chichester - but not just because of the cosy, slightly quirky, atmosphere.

Lovely garden, chairs by a roaring fire, quiet seats upstairs. Rarebit a particular delight. Pressed juices yummy

This is the perfect place for me, completely relaxing and absolutely wonderful. I particularly love it on a cold or damp day, when the log fires are burning and the light makes the tables shine. I look forward to it as a treat after shopping. It is a brilliant place. The staff are warm and friendly and the food is delicious, especially the tomatoes on toast!

This is the first time we visited this well hidden coffee shop with a difference, it's quirky, lots of nooks and crannies, and a piano you can play and more.

Hyperbole aside, this is possibly the best cafe I have visited in the entire world.

Wanted to try something different, other than the usual coffee chains. So popped into St Martins. Oldy, worldy feel. We were going to have a drink with a cake, but seeing the prices, opted for a drink and a scone - to share.

A Welsh rarebit with rice salad and egg mayonnaise with freshly pressed orange juice is my idea of heaven here. Log fire takes the chill off or the sheltered slightly hung lush garden is very welcome if the sun shines

This is a good place to have coffee if you have an hour or so to spare. Unfortunately many people don't have that luxury - their time is important. So it's a shame that the service is so slow - long queues and when you eventually get to the front, it still seems to take an age actually to get the drinks. Good coffee, of course, but not a place to grab a quick beverage.

We visited this little cafe for lunch and had dragon cake and Welsh rarebit. The portions were starter sized with main course prices. Very disappointing. Won't eat here again.

What a lovely place. Had a super lunch, very tasty and filling. Highly recommended and I will definitely be returning!

The garden is lovely and the atmosphere is really relaxed. There are lots of healthy options. I had a delicious flapjack. I love the ethos behind the cafe but I think it's a little overpriced.

A great meeting place in the centre of Chichester. The building is wonderful full of old world charm with log fires throughout the winter. The food is all made on the premises and is fresh and tasty. Tomatoes on toast are wonderful.

My gracious, what a lovely place. Such an interesting old building full of steep staircases, small rooms, cute furniture and creeking floorboards. A small beautiful garden too. It reminded me of somerhing that might be described as a meeting place in a Harry Potter book - and was just as magical too.

Pour boire un café ou prendre un repas, dans un lieu pittoresque avec beaucoup de charme.

As other reviewers have mentioned, some of the food and drink can be a little unexpected in flavour and texture due to its focus on no sugar/organic ingredients. I went armed with this knowledge beforehand, leaving me free to enjoy the décor, little nooks and crannies, piano, and open fireplaces

This is one of my favourite places. I love the tasty food - on my recent visit, I had the delicious Red Dragon cake (a savoury main course) with mixed salad. Normally I never eat salad when I am out, but here I was confident that the salad was organic and washed. It tasted good, too (though I left the red pepper pieces, as I only usually eat cooked peppers).I also had a red relish on the plate - I can't remember what it was called. I practically licked the plate clean! Everything was delicious. Later I had a tasty moist carrot cake which was served with a sort of fruit sorbet. All natural food.

We only called in for a pot of tea but we have eaten there in the past and the food is excellent and very good value. The tea was excellent! (As is the coffee!)

I met a friend for lunch and we sat in the garden as it was a hot day. Such a pretty setting and very tucked away. However, I was surprised when our meals arrived - very small portions on dessert plates! And then we ordered a slice of cake each at £4.95 per slice and not very big slices either. Also they charged extra for milk with our tea - I don't think I've ever experienced that before. I felt it was all a bit mean! A shame really as it's a lovely place with a really nice 'olde worlde' atmosphere.

The building is fantastic - like a Tardis. Definitely somewhere to curl up with a good coffee and a book, or to sit and work over a lunch of bread and soup.

It's a little like stepping back in time to come here, but very enjoyable. I meet with a couple of friends every few months and we generally come here, it's wholesome food and quaint surroundings. There's a piano for customers to try out, which is a nice touch for those who can play. Staff are very nice, dressed in long pinafores, log fires burn and it is all very quaint. See you again in a few months!

visited as part of a family group. The restaurant itself is situated close to the centre and in a lovely building. There are a few vegetarians/vegans in our group, and, as one of the vegans myself I didn't find there was a huge amount on offer. I opted for a soup and a salad with some dressed rice (very tasty) and red sauce. It couldn't fault the taste, although having so much raw vegetables on top of the soup was a little extraordinary. I tried some of what looked like a large potato pancake; looked like it would be full of flavour but it was a little bland.

St Martins is a special place and has become our favourite lunch spot when we're in Chichester. It is 'quirky' ...old and very unpretentious furniture but comfortable and friendly. It's a very old building and the owners embrace its historical aspect. Wonderful...but it comes at a price. Drinks are competitively priced and I have no issue with quality but food is expensive given the portion size. Having said that it is all made from scratch on the premises and it's all organic so for that one has to pay a premium. So, I'm recommending St. Martins, just be aware it might be an expensive visit. But it will be worth it.

We had vegetable soup which was possibly the worst l'd ever had in a resataurant, watery with bits of vegetable in it to try to give it some authenticity . The best thing was the bread with it. The coffee might have been organic but its taste was very poor. And we were charged extra for the hot milk to go with it. When asked why the answer was some people prefer it black. That's one we haven't come across before. And all that we had was relatively expensive.

By chance found this coffee and amazing cake shop. Everything they sell is organic and so delicious. An interesting old house with huge atmosphere mainly I think due to the hard work of the owner to provide and maintain his values of good food , great service and a relaxing environment

Very pleasant visit with nice welcoming people. Very old building quite fascinating lovely coffee and cakes.

What an amazing 'institution', cannot think of a better title. It's like visiting the best gentlemen's (or ladies') club, a favourite uncle's Georgian (?) property, or 'non smoking' drawing room.

Wanted something a little different for a coffee stop, and this really fit the bill. The drinks were lovely and well appreciated after a cold walk around the town. The food was all home made and looked delicious so we also had some cake! The place is all nooks and crannies but with a real fire going felt really cosy. We sat close to the counter, and were impressed at the girl serving who made every opportunity to up sell the products - good on you! Didn't need much up-selling as they were all so good. If you fancy something thats not Costa or Starbucks - then this is the place to visit!

When we lived in Putney some years ago and came down to see my daughter in Bosham we used this cafe. Both my daughter and wife were going through a vegetarian stage in their eating habits. The cafe I usually use was closed, because of a power-cut and I did not want a 2 course meal. It was also 2.00.p.m. so pub grub would be more unpredictable. Just at the back of Marks and Spencer I re-found this organic cafe.. A very small menu;- Soup, Welsh rarebit, mackerel salad and a stew [i think]. Lots of cakes, scones etc and a big choice of tea, coffee and organic wine. I had an endless pot of tea, delicious Welsh Rarebit with olives and an organic fruit ice cream/ sorbet. Everything is organic, there are old tables and a log fire. You order at the counter and service is efficient and quick. It was an unseasonably warm March day so I sat in the lovely little garden.. My meal was about £8 and tasty too.

Σε μικρή απόσταση απο την Ανατολική οδό είναι ένα μικρό κόσμημα που δεν φαίνεται από έξω, Η επίπλωση και το εσωτερικό του κτιρίου δημιουργούν ζεστή ατμόσφαιρα.Το πιάνο είναι ανοικτό και μπορεί , όποιος ξέρει ,να παίξει. Το καφέ λειτουργεί από το 1979 και προσφέρει καφέ σε καλές τιμές. Η πολιτική που ακολουθεί δεν του επιτρέπει την χρήση μικροκυμάτων , αλουμινίου ,προσθετικών χρωμάτων και αρωμάτων στα γλυκά του.

Old,quaint and cosy tea shop with open fires and friendly staff. Not much choice on menu but Ok for tea and scones that were home-baked and very nice and wholesome.

As you enter this wonderfully restored coffee shop, you are reminded of times gone by. Of course the quality is exceptional and the service delightful.

First things first... the coffee was great...

I have never written a single review online before but felt compelled to here as am totally dismayed by St marts being ranked only the 4th best in Chichester (even falling below Charlie Harpers....)

This coffee house is just off East Street and easy to find. It is terribly quaint and the nooks and crannies make for a "olde English" atmosphere. The log fires added to the ambience. One would take foreign guests here to impress them. The price of the coffee was reasonable, but the food was very expensive.

The food and coffee here is delicious if expensive. The service is hit and miss and some of the seating is not very comfortable. However it is definitely organic and yummy, so still go there.

This is a great place to rest up for a pot of tea and a home made cake. Numerous small and secluded rooms, some with open fires make this a really welcoming and relaxing spot.