The Art House Cafe in North Norfolk

Well it was my unlucky turned lucky day…unlucky being the fact my car battery died, lucky being the fact it was outside The Art House Cafe!! The super duper ‘not all heroes wear capes’ owner, soon rushed to my aid bearing jump leads and such a warm kindness that restored all my faith in humanity. Of course after my huge embarrassment, I had to have something to eat and drink and this is where I realised that getting a flat battery here was actually the best thing that could have happened. What a discovery! The most delicious club sandwich I have ever had, and an equally tasty flat white. Service impeccable here, both in the cafe and the jump starting field! Just a stones throw from the beach for a stroll after a delightful lunch - what more could you want?! I will definitely be back. Thank you, so very much. I will be recommending to everyone. Wish there were more people like you in the world!

Absolutely amazing food and service lovely and clean the best place to eat in Cromer by far everyone should visit the home made cakes are out of this world

The best Ruben sandwich I've had since being in Iowa! My Girlfriend enjoyed her Open Club sandwich thoroughly as well. Perfect place for a high quality, but good value lunch.

Lovely atmosphere with paintings and other items from local artist available to buy. Spotlessly clean. Not cheap but good value for a very nice lunch. I had the Cromer Crab sandwich (heavenly) and my husband had a chicken sandwich. Both delicious on fresh tasty brown bread with crisps and a side salad. The cakes looked beautiful but sadly we were too full to try them. Friendly service.

Such a wonderful cafe to pop into on a day out in Cromer. Genuinely good coffee and delicious food, with excellent customer service from the owner and staff members. Will definitely be my go-to place when I’m in Cromer.

Went for a Delicious coffee at 11sies and then returned for lunch - Ruben sandwich was amazing! Accompanied by the freshest salad and a few crisps. One of the best sandwiches I have had in years. Coupled by some very interesting and reasonably priced art and glass projects. Make a point of visiting!

We have visited this little cafe quite a few times on our day trips to Cromer in the last couple of years and have always found the food, service, staff and atmosphere to be spot on. We’ve had morning coffee, brunches, lunches and cakes. Everything without exception has been great and they fully deserve the 5 stars every day of the week. On our latest visit they really went the extra mile to give us a much needed lunch ( delish open sandwich) late in the day, when things had gone a bit awry for us - on our wedding anniversary actually! Though they didn’t know that. This is when you know a business really has got the extra factor that’s missing in so many places these days - care, thought and concern for its customers beyond the norm. This is when a place shows itself to be extra special - going the extra mile, valuing its customers, and being so pleasant about it too. We will be back again this month, and to be honest, apart from a fish and chip supper, it’s our “go to” place in Cromer, and we highly recommend it!

Calling in this morning we were pleasantly surprised to find they were dog friendly and our boy Scamp was treated like a VIP. Such a lovely Cafe, with a super collection of art and the friendliest of welcomes from the owners. Super smooth lattes, seriously yummy sausage rolls and very scrumptious blackberry crumble slice. We shall definitely return and hope to sample their crab sandwiches next time. Thank you so very much.

Called in by chance. Liked the look of the place from the outside - clean, modern and more classy than other alternatives. We had excellent Mocha coffees and a piece of lemon drizzle to share. The cake was as good if not better than my homemade. Lovely staff as well.

A beautiful presented coffee/tea/light snacks establishment. Very clean and beautifully decorated with local artists works which are also for sale. The coffee was the BEST ever, the sausage roll was amazing too. Helpful and cheerful owners whom, by the way, make all their own products. A must if a resident or just visiting, do “pop in” you will not be disappointed.

A peaceful and pleasant little cafe , with great service and even greater coffee. I visited several times while visiting Cromer.

My wife and I were on a day trip to Cromer on a very rainy day. We were looking for somewhere for lunch and passed by The Art House Cafe which looked nice so we popped in. We both had cheese and sticky onion toasties which were fantastic, in fact my wife said it's the best cheese toastie she's ever had. The staff were really friendly too. I would highly recommend this place if you're ever in Cromer.

The only coffee shop open first thing on a Saturday morning. We are glad we called in. We had a really delicious coffee here. Pleasant staff. Clean envoronment. Small but not over crowded.

Great cafe, very friendly, fantastic food and coffee, excellent service. Very relaxing, a most enjoyable experience . Great display of different arts and crafts for sale Will definitely visit again.

I visited the Art cafe with colleagues for lunch. Friendly staff, very clean, great decor and my lunch was fantastic. Will be returning this week to try something else on the menu. A lovely little place for a light lunch!

Fantastic place. Love the design and the different art work displayed. Expresso and cappuccino were excellent. Good quality coffee beans. Cappuccino was perfectly made. We also had a fruit scone that was good. Dog friendly. Staff were helpful and friendly. Highly recommend.

We were visiting Cromer for the day and liked the look of The Art House Cafe so went in for lunch. We had Prawn Brioche and Smoked Salmon Bagel which were tasty and have no complaints. Coffee was good and overall we were happy with the offering. In other circumstances I would have been happy to have awarded 4 or even 5 stars but the way I saw some potential customers being treated means I couldn’t as it seems that parties of more than 4 won’t be accommodated at the same table here. A group of 5 came in while we were there and were told that they weren’t allowed to put an extra chair on the end of a table for 4. Presuming that it was because it would cause an obstruction at that particular table we offered to swop tables but were told that it wasn’t permitted to move any chairs or tables as that would disrupt the staff’s way of working!! So a group of 5 who would have spent a substantial amount of money went out the door to another establishment. At a time when we are told how tough times are for the hospitality sector it seems strange to turn away trade as it may slightly inconvenience staff. I must add that, to her credit, the girl behind the counter apologised if I thought her rude in the way she refused my offer of moving tables. We noted that at no point during our time there did staff pass where the extra chair would have been but when 3 women came in with 2 very large dogs who spread themselves across the floor, the staff had to take detours to avoid standing on the dogs. Looks like they are happier to accommodate dogs than paying customers.

Cold reception from the staff. Ordered two items, got one wrong, argumentative & dissmisave. Party next to us compaind as table laid without cleaning table (cases of covid variant in Norwich). Went to leave and chased us out of door saying hadn't paid for what we had ordered (differane l belive after har error). Food mediocure / poor. Not very professional embarrassed my wife. I would not recommend. We are local, please do not inflict this on visitors, not fair.

Walk-in as a family of 5 expecting to spend £45 on coffee and food for breakfast, moved a table across about 3 foot to accommodate the 5th person, only to be abruptly told by the rude person on the tills *don’t move the table, it’s not allowed* wow!!! Got up and walked out. Not having my hard earned money. Went elsewhere

Glad we found this cafe, opposite Cromer Church. Freshly made sandwiches and snacks. Soups and wraps also. Quality tea bags used for tea served in good sized porcelain tea pots. Added to that really nice tactile tables without the tacky surfaces so many have nowadays. Would recommend.

Simple, nutritious food in a wholesome atmosphere. Felt like a peaceful sanctuary in the midst of a busy shopping centre. Dogs allowed - hurray !

Delicious food and coffee, in a spotlessly clean, light and attractive environment, with local art and gifts for sale. My crab wrap was amazing, the falafel salad went down very well, followed by vegan flapjack and moist apple cake. The staff were helpful and the food arrived quickly. We will definitely be making this a regular treat. Thank you Art House Cafe.

We popped in late one afternoon for a couple of pots of tea and we were made very welcome. It was a pity we weren't in Cromer for very long, as we would certainly have gone back again. Highly recommended.

I headed here after a very poor experience elsewhere hoping for a good coffee and I wasn't disappointed. Plumped for the cortado and it was excellent. Had a nice cheese scone at the same time. Recommended.

What a super dog friendly place this is. Walked in with our two beagle’s and were made to feel really welcome. We’d spotted the board outside that offered a crispy falafel and hummus wrap as a special, and being vegetarian it was an instant hit. Fast and efficient service and a very friendly team.

Crab 🦀 salad and sparkling ginger and rhubarb. A very calm lunch in Cromer. Cromer is great but it was nice to find a cool and quiet place away from the sand Splendid

The first thing we notice was how clean and bright everywhere was. The coffee was very good and plenty of paintings and crafts to look at.

Very friendly staff, efficient service ,great coffee and very well behaved dog friendly. Good value too. We’ll worth a visit for relaxed stop on a hot day. Away from the crowds

The Art House serves super coffee and chai latte - the staff are very friendly, and the art exhibits add to the ambience of this lovely coffee and snack cafe. it is very peaceful sitting and having your morning coffee and toasted tea cake - or whatever you might like from their lovely selection of cakes.

A lovely cup pf coffee in a nice clean modern shop there was a queue but this soon went down and did not have to wait long.

Nice interior and gallery, but not friendly stuff, overpriced, poor choice of cakes. We wouldn’t come again for sure

A really lovely, clean, nicely laid out, pretty, well run café. Very good tea, coffee and cakes. Good service. Recommend a visit.

Stopped here for lunch, lovely crab bagels and toasted sandwiches. Really nice hot coffee (latte with a caramel shot 👌) Just a really pleasant cafe to visit, will be on our list of eateries to visit when next in the area.

Stopped here for light lunch - very tasty food (crab in brioche bun), excellent service and very clean toilet. Able to sit outside on a warm autumn day.

We enjoyed their crab in a brioche bun with crisps and salad and their hummus, falafel and salad with pitta bread. Tea and a rhubarb and ginger drink were also very good. Clean toilet. A small but friendly place.

Lovely cafe with delicious food. Some really interesting and different options e.g. crab bagel, falafel and spiced hummus, all very flavourful and nicely presented. Staff friendly and toilet very clean.

Beautiful bagels with salmon, crab, and salt beef. Not in just one!’ Great coffee, all in all a lovely light lunch on a hot sunny day

Situated in the road by the Church, fairly small cafe offering a good selection of sandwiches etc. Also local artist and greetings card available for sale Friendly staff

Lovely setting with beautiful photos and paintings on sale. A good range of locally sourced food is available - we both had the crab pâté. If you're looking for something less hectic in Cromer, I recommend this place.

It's become our go to at the end of our beach walk from East Runton. The staff are a delight, the food and drinks are delicious. All the Covid rules are followed. The art and crafts on offer are an excellent collection and I'll definitely...

We spent a day in Cromer and called here for afternoon tea which was superb. The fruit scones from the local bakery were really fresh. Served with jam, clotted cream they made a perfect cream tea. The service was friendly and fast and the covid...

Lovely coffee and the best cinnamon buns ever. While you sit, you can check out all the art work. Light and airy- very pleasant.

We're staying in North Norfolk and visited Cromer today. Popped in for a coffee and were so impressed we came back for lunch too. Very friendly, excellent service, and spotlessly clean (following all the Covid guidelines). The coffee and the food was delicious - I...

Delicious Late Lunch. Fresh Dressed Cromer Crab Salad & Hot Smoked Salmon Salad were superb. Great service and a lovely proper Flat White Coffee! Excellent

Always a great coffee here, with a little biscuit. There is always a good selection of snacks, cakes and cookies. In the Café there is artwork and cards to buy.

What a great place, coffee, food, cake and art! Had coffee and cake and then bought a clock. Friendly staff and good prices

Good atmosphere, pleasant staff and very good crab and mackerel Pate with excellent tea. Very well positioned at the heart of Cromer overlooking the church.

Walking through the town looking for somewhere to stop for drink and cake and found the Art House Cafe. Light and airy space very good cake we had the sticky ginger and the apple cake. They also display and sell art from local artists which adds to a really nice atmosphere. In these trying covid times also felt very safe with appropriate measures very much recommended.

Walked round the centre twice before choosing this cafe. We were not disappointed. We both had special cold sparkling drinks and shared a crab pate dish. Excellent staff and Covid precautions. Toilet immaculate. It’s located opposite the end of the church and easy to miss.

Having decided to drive to Cromer for the day we were in need of some refreshments and having passed a few cafes already that were either full or did not look too inviting, we came across the Art House Cafe. It immediately drew us in, both to the cheerful artwork and the attention to detail that the staff were paying to everyone. We were promptly greeted and a table cleared/thoroughly sanitised and we made ourselves comfortable. We had some really delicious, lunches (mackerel pate / Ardennes pate / ploughmens / crab & cream cheese on toasted bagel. Everyone in our party reported theirs were very tasty, not overly filling but satisfying, which is what we were looking for at lunchtime and a place that if they were regular visitors to Cromer they would certainly visit again (but alas we are not).

Excellent coffee and toasted teacakes at the Art House, efficient friendly service at reasonable prices. Coronavirus issues handled well with sanitizer gel available on entry.

Lovely stylish little cafe, immaculately clean and always made to feel welcome. Excellent coffee, always hot (can't stand lukewarm coffee), lovely freshly made flapjacks, caked etc. Such a nice relaxing place to sit and enjoy the art. Will try for lunch sometime soon.

We arrived late in the day and had to wait for a table which was thoroughly sanitised (including chairs) before we sat down. The cream tea was good, and the homemade flapjack excellent. The boys rated their hot chocolate and shortbread biscuit very good too. Service was efficient and very friendly. Good value for money too!The art house cafe lives up to it name with various artists work in glass, beads, paint and ceramic displayed elegantly around the cafe. Definitely worth a look if you're in Cromer.

Only had a coffee and tea cake but a little gem of a place. Friendly attentive staff spotlessly clean and excellent coffee.

We visited this cafe twice on our week away. Lovely light space opposite the church. I love all the art for sale. Welcomes dogs. Good hygiene measures in place. Excellent coffee, small selection of cakes which meant they were all fresh We tried carrot cake, ginger cake, scones, sourdough toast with lemon curd. Little homemade lemon and poppy seed shortbreads served with each drink. Worth a visit. Calm environment for our autistic teens.

We had the cheese ploughmans and the falafel and hummus flatbread. The flatbread were lovely, nicely spiced, and perfect for a light vegetarian lunch. The ploughmans was all very nice but the chutney, bread and side salad seemed to outshine the cheese which was a shame. All beautifully presented, we enjoyed our lunch.Cafe have worked hard to set up safety features. There is a glass shield at the till, signs up to encourage social distancing, and all staff were in masks and gloves. They did extremely well to provide good service in a difficult situation.Would happily return.

We stopped off for coffee here late morning and it was delicious. Great location and love being surrounded by the artwork. The staff were so friendly and accomadating everywhere was spotlessly clean and they were coping amazingly during peak season in a difficult time.I had the dirty chai and I can't recommend enough! We have plans to go back for brunch.

I visited Cromer in January for the first time since 1950 - I don't remember much about that visit! We found this delightful cafe as we wandered around the town and were really pleased we had. The food and service were both excellent and I loved looking at all the works of art. Best wishes to you and hope you can open again soon.

Cream teas are excellent plus they allow well behaved dogs inside. Lovely couple running the place and both the service and food are quality.

Lovely little cafe next to the church. Fabulous selection of teas & homemade cake, as well as quirky gifts.

Had a very nice hot drink with two lunches that were more than enough! An outstanding display of artworks and craft pieces you can buy too :)

Cute little cafe, well worth a visit. Nothing is too much trouble, staff are genuinely keen to ensure you enjoy your visit. Right opposite the church, so easy to find.

Lovely little cafe with great coffee and cake, amidst beautiful works of art. Very friendly and helpful owners.

had a smoked salmon really lovely so fresh and the coffee is great espically the colombian. the ploughmans is worth very yummy and the art is lovely.

Met a friend here who lives in Cromer

The cafe was welcoming very clean with artistic displays. The food was excellent and the staff exceedingly good. This is worth a visit but is not large.

A lovely small, select and clean cafe. The couple who own it are lovely. My husband and I had a toasted bagel with cream cheese and white crab meat. It was delicious. There are several pieces of art work and glass for sale. In all it’s a lovely place. Centrally located just off the Main Street near the church.

Easily found, right in the centre of Cromer, this is a clean and airy cafe which looks very smart. Service was prompt and friendly, and prices were quite reasonable. In accordance with its name, there are pictures on display.

Some of the best coffee I have purchased, lovely scones and cakes, friendly staff and dog friendly, a must for us

Excellent cup of coffee with a wonderful little biscuit. Great location opposite the church and the sunshine. The was it selection of cakes and a choice of food on offer. Only came in for the coffee but will return.

Comfortable and modern. Very Clean and well run business. Very Friendly. Beautiful art gallery of local artists work (which is for sale) surrounds you as you enjoy your coffee. We always have our coffee here when we are in Cromer. We are very fussy about the quality of the coffee we drink!

Absolute gem of a place to visit. Pleasant staff. Small but unique style menu. A lovely place to stop off at. Just something a little out of the ordinary.

We were in Cromer for the day and I wanted to try the local crab.

My wife and I had lunch here today as we were in Cromer and were looking for somewhere not too busy. Well what a find! My wife had carrot and coriander soup which she loved and a fruit scone which was served warm, which according to her made all the difference. I had the toasted bagel topped with cream cheese and Cromer crab served on a bed of dressed salad leaves, it was delicious. The service was very helpful and quick to. All in all a great lunch and we’d certainly recommend it and will visit again when we get a chance.

This is a clean and charming venue set in the town centre. The walls are adorned with artwork. We enjoyed coffee and cake. Very wisely following the owners advice and opting for the gluten free chocolate brownie, it was simply delicious. I would thoroughly recommend visiting this establishment.

The most delicious chai latte is served by very amiable and professional hosts. The very best home baked cakes, great sandwich menu using the very best ingredients. A pleasure to visit.

A lovely setting opposite the church. We popped in 30 minutes before closing but made very welcome.

We had lovely toasted teacakes and a decent sized latte. Good sel7ection of art on display. Will be back when next in Cromer.

As visitors to Cromer we popped in for an afternoon cup of tea and cake and received a warm welcome from the young lady behind the counter. We loved the bread and butter pudding and the roasted tea cakes are huge. A decent pot of tea with a pot of hot water was served with a smile. All very reasonably priced.

Popped in for coffee and cake - both excellent in a dog friendly cafe. Nice display of local art and candles etc.

Lovely little cafe with lots of art and handmade pieces of jewellery and pottery for sale. The decor is minimal with whitewashed walls to show off the hung paintings. Beautiful view of the church through the window. Tea and cake were excellent.

A very pleasant cafe, but we felt that the menu could have been extended, although what we did have was reasonable to eat.

Absolute gem of a cafe with friendly staff. Loved the non-dairy and gluten free options and there was a great 60's vibe and gorgeous artwork to peruse/purchase. Thank you for your patience with an incredibly enthusiastic toddler too!!!

Great location in the centre of Cromer. Tasty snacks and tea or coffee. This venue caters for vegans also. It has a choice of milks from cows milk to soya, almond and oat. Vegan cakes, chocolate in particular was delicious. Lots of local art on sale in the cafe. Well worth a visit.

The title sums this up really! Two wet walkers and a very wet dog received a lovely welcome here. We didn’t eat but the food looked good. The local art for sale which adorns the walls is a great feature

Whenever I visit Cromer, this is the cafe I head for. Clean, bright and peaceful, with lots of interesting art work to look at. A touch of class in Cromer.

What a little gem! Dog friendly Which is always a bonus, mainly do cakes soups and scones and the coffee family from normal to latte etc we had two scones tea and coffee and yes two dog biscuits for our dog fantastic value for the money

The service was warm and polite and the table was like the floor very clean. The Americano was average in taste but the coffee and walnut cake was so dry that I left it. After reading so many good reviews I was all very disappointing.

My husband and I ran into this cafe as it was pouring with rain - if it hadn't been they we would have left straight away. We were hoping to get some lunch but unfortunately the only choices were soup or cake. As it was raining we stayed and went for the soup option which was enjoyable but not particularly filling.

Had a coffee and a Bakewell slice, sitting in the sun outside. Order at the till, then your food and drink is brought to you, delicious coffee and a great piece of Bakewell slice.

Arty surroundings set off a friendly relaxed cafe, a great place to stop for a coffee when visiting Cromer.

Nice Café with a friendly modern Atmosphere. Delicious Hot Drinks friendly staff not overcrowed Art is for sale

A friendly cafe with great coffee and great staff. Always a welcoming smile. Nice cake too. Give it a try next time you're in Cromer.

This cafe looked a welcome change so we thought we would give it a try with good looking cakes on offer.

Lovely choice of cakes and teas. Lovely waiting staff. Nice views of the church and a great place to chill out or meet up with friends for a coffee. I like the decor and love how it supports the arts - Norfolk is a county with a lot of creativity!

Popular tastefully decorated cafe in Cromer. Lovely selection of scones and cakes in an arty atmosphere. Lots of interesting art work for sale. Worth a visit

I am elderly and was waiting for my daughter who was shopping in Cromer and popped in- all other nearby cafes being closed by 4pm. I had a loively, reasonably priced coffee and was made very welcome. I saw that there were interesting cakes and dishes on the menu - it was peaceful lovely place.

I have been in here a few times now with my little girl... we love it. So friendly and accommodating... gave us a cushion for the seat so my daughter could reach her child size hot chocolate. Such a calm relaxing atmosphere surrounded by the artwork. The cakes are fantastic -I have sampled a few different ones and on Saturday had the clotted cream scone. Highly recommend.

Have been here once before and thought it was nice, coffee and cake good. Attempted to pay a return visit with my 15 month old daughter only to be informed they don't have highchairs. That's one way to keep those pesky annoying small people away. Go to Hatters, much bigger, better and pleased to see children!!

Stumbled on the cafe on our first visit to Cromer and couldn’t have chosen better. Tea and crumpets just lovely but then stayed for a second cup as couldn’t resist the delicious lime & courgette cake. Light and airy and golden retriever made to feel welcome with a couple of gravy bones in a saucer.