The Crate Bosham in Chichester

Only been here for breakfast & coffee. Great place , open air setting. Well worth a visit , specially if you fancy a walk after or before.

Fantastic location and motorbike friendly. Tasty food and great staff.

Such a cute place, lovely staff and vegan options. Lovely decor and vibe

Really quirky place Lovely location to walk down to Bosham Harbour. Good place for doggies.

Its an outside sheltered space.. corrugated iron and wood decor. Nice cakes and coffee - free parking. I found it cold and windy and not good for quiet conversation - acoustics are lousy - but I imagine on a warm day, it would be enjoyable. Staff lively and friendly, good buzz...

Excellent food and drinks at a reasonable price.

A completely unique place, outside but totally undercover, and unique atmosphere. Great fresh cafe food and drinks made to order, Full bar as well. You will not be disappointed.

Nice atmosphere, food was tasty, lots of GF and vegan options.

Had advocado on toast, delicious, sunny morning, ate outside 😋

Really nice vibe in here. Cool place. Had an oat flat white coffee which was decent and waffles with Nutella and fruit which were yum. Dog friendly.

Great store with a very cool design and atmosphere!

This was our 3rd visit and as always enjoyed our time there but on this occasion we couldn't order what we had selected from the menu due shortages on the day but still enjoyed what we had in the end

Lovely place for lunch, great wine choices and have some gluten-free options.

Very pleased to find this little haven on a spur of the moment ride around the local area on a super hot day. Will return again.

Pizzas are on the small side for sure but is a great location and always has good atmosphere in the evenings.

The day I went was exceptionally hot and because the crate is basically a large shed type building with corrugated roofing with open air gaps made the atmosphere claustrophobic for me. But the fact that there are horses in the field and the food was lovely. It wasn't a bad day.

Great lunch, excellent service!

My wife and i stopped here for lunch on our cycle tour. They had great vegan options, all reasonably priced and amazing iced coffees. When we arrived it was packed, there was a market on inside, but it was lovely to see all the staff calm and chatty and not stressed too.

The BEST avo on toast I can remember, and really lovely coffee. Very friendly staff, great ambience - a real find!

The crate is lovely, great location and the Coffee and food was amazing. There a what’s on board too with lots of activities going on. They do Pizzas, have a bar too. The Team were friendly and professional 👌🏻

Really nice iced coffee and food

A different type of coffee shop. Quirky but enjoyable. Lovely choice of snacks. + there is bar. Popular, which gives it an atmosphere. Really enjoyed my visit.

Great place, fab atmosphere a lively hidden treasure

Found this place after shopping in Chichister. Thoroughly enjoyed our chibatta and iced coffee. Great atmosphere.

Nice place with a great atmosphere and a good selection of food. Only downside is no table service so shout out names instead for you to collect. The toasted bagel was very nice indeed.

Very busy, slow service, need a better method when your food is ready other than bellowing.

Very relaxed place, nice food and coffee.

3.5 stars for The Crate. The location is interesting, it's basically a few shipping containers in a car park...the view out of the back is nice with the horses, but if you're at the front you're in a car park. Service is a bit chaotic in that you have to go up when they call your name, but it's so loud inside that you keep getting up and going to check. They did warn of a 15 min wait for hot drinks so this was expected, but that is a very long time...I've never waited so long in another coffee shop, so I think this could be managed more efficiently somewhere. The breakfast wrap really was very tasty, I'm going to make them at home now. Extremely filling and hearty, very good ingredients. Sadly the coffee was really not good at all and went in the bin. I can see why The Crate gets great reviews based on the area and what else is on offer.

Totally unprepared for a Sunday. Waited 26mins for a bagel. To be told we’ve ran out, no apology’s. I pointed at it when ordering. Lack of organisation.

Had a coffee here no food,was meeting family from Devon, lovely rustic place, clean toilets, although make sure door is properly locked Would like to go back again to have food 😋

Super duper. Great place. Friendly relaxed vibe. Lots of seating and varied menu choices. I can see why it’s popular, with tasty food, coffee is decent and good value too (imo)

Visited for the first time yesterday. What a beautiful spot! Great location, plenty of parking, delicious and varied food options all at a reasonable price, fantastic views and horses at the back! The service was quick and friendly. I am looking forward to returning with friends one evening to enjoy the bar, but on this visit I had coffee and lunch. My one piece of feedback is that it would be lovely to have the option of a mug/plate for dining in customers, rather than only paper cups/plates. The coffee was delicious, but would have been even better out of a real cup (and more sustainable too)! Thanks for a wonderful morning.

A nearly unique cafe (I believe they have one other), fantastic quirky atmosphere. Great coffee and cakes, a fully stocked bar also available. Plenty of parking, definitely worth a visit, a great place. Bravo to the team at The Crate.

Tasty food and great service. I liked the horse outside too.

Very different place for lunch. Food very good, staff friendly, toilets clean but quite different. Free parking & walks directly from car park. I would definately recommend & would like to return

The Crate has hit on the perfect formula - right place, right time, right product! The addition of a pizza oven has made it pretty much perfect. Always have a decent range of beer on tap, loads of soft drink option including some delicious smoothies. The decor is a blend of rustic and industrial and it works brilliantly. Open-air dining with cover when it rains and heaters when it’s cold!

We found The crate by suprise !! What a lovely piece of heaven , recycled, reclaimed &next to nature ,staff polite and helpful ,good food and they are dog friendly it's a must to try !!

What a lovely little gem of a place. The food was wonderful. The toilets were clean and smelling lovely. There were some horses in the field that come right up to the edge. I will definitely be visiting again. I had a BLT sandwich and it was spot on. Ice cool cider.

Nice atmosphere, good vibe, helpful staff

What a great little find, seriously if you’re in the area you’ll not regret enjoying a coffee and a break from life at this stop.

What a beautiful and friendly place to eat.

Didn't eat , just had coffee. Food looked lovely that others were eating. Great location , reasonable pricing . Servers polite and efficient. Will return for food next time

First visit to the crate and what a lovely time we had, we each had the breakfast wrap that were amazing, highly recommended.

Great unique venue, outside but with enough cover to make you feel your inside. Simple but , Great food, take your own reusable cup to support with there eco credentials. A small bar if you fancy a 🍺 instead of a cuppa. Family/ dog friendly.

Lovely cafe, excellent coffee, and my bacon sandwich was delicious.

My first outing here was not the best, but I will give it another go at some point.

I normally like going to The Crate. It’s a great cycling stop. Unfortunately, today, the coffee was absolutely awful. The first attempt looked and tasted like brown water. A second attempt wasn’t much better. I will certainly go back but they need to do something about their choice of coffee or the coffee machine. Something is definitely wrong.

After ordering we waited for ages for the food to arrive. When it did mine was barely warm and my husbands was a little warmer but not hot. I am not sure if their was a delay in bringing our food out and it had gone cold. I did return mine and said it was barely warm. I got a gruff ill sort it. The lady came out 10 minutes later, apologetic with a brand new dish. It even had cheese on this time. Love the place but in future will only order cake.

Cycled to The Crate from Fernhurst for coffee following recommendations from a number of cycling friends. Lovely choice of cakes plus some menu items, and awesomely good sausage rolls which they warm.

I was disappointed about the sustainable ethos if drinks & food are served using disposable cups & boxes, perhaps no room for a dishwasher tho'. I thought contaminated stuff could not be recycled? It took a while to get a simple herbal tea, odd, as many staff seemed available. Overall it was a nice visit & probably need to revisit on a nicer day to enjoy the outdoor feel this cafe has. Nice touches with blankets & the heater felt indulgent!!

Great set up . Alex and the rest of the team are fab .

Lovely spot to drop into. I appreciated the Bali vibes as an Aussie, felt very reminiscent of some of the cafes back home. The build your own butty was great, as was the acai smoothie and coffees. We'd certainly return, but perhaps on a warmer, less windy day as the crate doesn't provide a fully weather proof experience, as is to be expected! It is good for families with younger kids as there's ample space and loads of high chairs available.

Stopped for a coffee whilst out cycling recently, great venue made from upcycled bits and pieces. Well with a visit!

Was a tad cold when we went but the pizza was knockout and staff were very pleasant. Would 100% go again

Very nice atmosphere and lovely people and place.

Friendly helpful staff nice unusual set up very relaxing

Great food, very relaxing, dog friendly, a good find, we will be back

Love this place. So different and great idea! Food and staff are lovely

We went here in pouring rain, but they had heaters on, so was nice and cosy!

Delicious food, the breakfast burrito was very tasty but cold in the middle, I think they use pre-cooked food then heat when they make the burrito. Still very nice though!

Covered cafe . Recycled fixtures and fittings, corrugated iron walls and roofs. Bar and cafe. Great food and drinks. Parking right outside. Dog friendly. Close to Co-op shop.

One of my favourite places to go with the family , food is amazing and the drinks are lovely! Would definitely recommend to anyone 👌

Great atmosphere and service. Often busy but always continue to provide great service. Varied menu and made fresh daily. Can accommodate dietary requirements easily too. Very dog friendly.

Delicious food, delightful staff and great service. Thank you!

This place is so cool and unique. Love going here.

An excellent cafe, popular with cyclists. Very good food and a great bar, very relaxed atmosphere.

We popped for a couple of hot drinks, as we were on our way home. The teas arrived very quickly and very hot. We will call in next time for something to eat as they have vegan food as well as the normal menu.

Lovely busy atmosphere, quick order and delivery of food, despite being very busy. Food was very tasty. Would definitely recommend and will be back.

Great little place, hidden away

Good concept and everything works fine

Great little place in Bosham, a much needed boost for Bosham. Great selection of drinks and food available, friendly and helpful staff and a great view over the horse paddock.

What a find! Was looking for a coffee stop on our journey to Christchurch and were not disappointed. Didn't have any food, but it looked absolutely delicious. Will definitely be stopping here again.

Truly magical establishment Wonderful atmosphere, great service and AMAZING FOOD Hu-bay Satay visits often on Thursdays and Sundays, honestly- their is food is out of this world!!!! Natalie behind the bar couldn't do more and was such a pleasure to talk to!

Shocking with braai truck otherwise always a nice place. Never again would I go back if that awful over priced rubbish was there! £30 for over priced, frozen, cold food - disgusting!

I had a wonderful experience at The Crate in Bosham. My wife and I arrived only 20 minutes or so after the morning opening time and the atmosphere was already buzzing; this place is clearly very popular. When the food arrived it was clear to understand why. Hands down, it was the best cafe style food I've had. Veggie wrap for me and advocado and eggs on toast for my wife. Excellent coffee, and friendly service to boot, what more could one ask for!

Beautiful little spot for lunch. Reasonably priced, I had a roasted ciabata which was lovely. The ice tea was also good. They had plenty of gluten free options too.

Its a nice place to hang out with friends

Lovely place, awesome atmosphere, good menu with good portion size, i will definitely be going back

First time visit and really liked the place. I had a bacon bap and a coffee - lovely! Great service also.

Lovely place, very welcoming, good food and good coffee.

Quirky and different decor, only had coffee, but there is also a licence bar. Food no idea as that was not what we wanted.

I had coffees and a breakfast wrap at The Crate and found the staff to be friendly, efficient and helpful. The coffee was great and the wrap was excellent, packed with top notch stuff. A serviette is definitely required, however. The surroundings are eclectic with some seats having views across a horse paddock, the food and drink supplied in takeaway containers, so the experience is nearer the rustic end of the silver-service/picnic continuum. Thoroughly enjoyable and spent three hours there in a flash. Parking is free, too.

A unique and relaxed atmosphere to have some food and beer.

A must visit in the area, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Lots of different food and drink options, brunch (usually to have the breakfast wrap!) is a great time to go. Very useful for a cycling stop too.

We came here a few weeks ago and it was lovely, in a strange area but when you get to it it’s a really great little cafe. Food was lush, decor and view was great and the service was brilliant. Decently priced as well.

It's a lovely little place (with some options) and my daughter loves seeing the horses.

Fab all round - fayre, service, location.

The cafe is very popular and busy but there's plenty of seats. Food was hot and tasty.

Great place for drink, staff very friendly. I deliver there every now and then

Unique little cafe / bar with very friendly staff and great food. Lots of character. Particularly nice on a sunny day.

The Crate Bosham is a warm, welcoming place to meet up with friends or family for breakfast, second breakfast, brunch, or dinner. I hear they have a bar and live music in the evenings. I visited during the day and I was impressed by the outstanding menu options. Being vegan and from the U.S., vegan options can be few and far between. However, I was so pleased to see an entire menu full of vegan options! For brunch, I ordered a vegan salad bowl which came with sweet potatoes, grilled veggies, falafel, and hummus over a bed of micro greens. My son enjoyed a chocolate croissant and my daughter, a breakfast wrap.

Nice venue with good food. Worth a visit

The crate has been become for me and my group of motorcycle friends a destination. Parking, plenty of seats, bar and really good quality food with nice staff. The owner has done an excellent job with it.

Great little place, not pretentious, perfect for a snack without paying out lots of money. Bar was well stocked, will come back one day in the evening to enjoy it again!

We love going here. The coffee and cakes are delicious and lunches are very reasonably priced. And it has a lovely quiet background buzz of an atmosphere. Lovely place.

Great atmosphere, able to walk there and have a drink

Quirky and lovely atmosphere. Thanks

Great litte cafe, friendly and helpful staff ,beautiful views of the harbour, estuary.

Great place, great beers, food and special events weekly

Absolute mega find just outside Chichester. Perfect breakfast/brunch spot, but also with a full licensed bar.