The Kiosk in Eastbourne

We were visiting the area as friends were taking part in a local race. We were looking to eat at the nearby The Kiosk but were very shaken and shocked to find out that a friend of ours (who is physically disabled) and who was stood outside the restaurant (not in anyones way) was told to ‘move away’ as he was putting people off coming into the restaurant - this by the restaurant proprietor himself! Our friend is well turned out (very clean and tidy!) but has an obvious disability so to be spoken to and treated like that is despicable. There were other respectable witnesses to this poor behaviour and the proprietor is going to be reported to the local authorities for clear discrimination. Don’t give this restaurant the time of day.

We have been to The Kiosk many times and always have a welcome visit. Food is of excellent quality, service is friendly and location is ideal. Would thoroughly recommend.

I love the Kiosk's Bacon and Sausage Baguettes, although they do have a range of other excellent fillings including Roast Beef & Salad. Sandwiches are superb whether they are toasted or not. Superb Paninis if you prefer those. Hot, delicious soups are tempting for lunch. Home made Cake/Sponge Cakes are on offer too. Porridge can be prepared for breakfast as well. Choice of different flavoured Crisps and Ice Creams are sold. A nice touch is beautiful Cards with envelopes are on sale featuring exquisite scenes of the Eastbourne Coastline. If you are a dog owner, then they are made to feel welcome with water and special treats from the Owners.

I stopped again today at this little gem of a place in Eastboune bottom of beachyhead for a quick bite to eat and a drink always a warm friendly wellcome as always didn’t let me down I went for toasted cheese sandwich and a slice of cake and a drink it’s just so nice here to sit and relax they are dog friendly too so if you need a drink and local try this place out won’t disappoint so guys and girls thank for a great bite to eat and a warm welcome love mr cheeky in Kent glen

This place is perfectly positioned at the start (or end) of the South Downs Way (and the walk to Beachy Head). About to begin the South Downs Way, I ordered a coffee and egg baguette here to charge myself up. Didn't expect anything much from a place called The Kiosk. I sat down, and when I looked round, I noticed this isn't really a kiosk but a proper cafe, with covered seating. Well, blow me, the coffee and baguette were both terrific! I'd expected the egg baguette to contain slices of boiled egg; but, no, it held runny, freshly fried eggs. And the baguette itself wasn't that cheapo sort you get in the likes of Subway but a freshly baked crusty one that melted in the mouth. What a surprise and a treat. This place is ace. That gave me the fuel to steam right over the Seven Sisters and up the Cuckmere Valley without stopping. My advice to any hikers starting the trail is to boost yourself here: you'll burn those calories soon enough, I can assure you. To any hikers finishing the trail, I'd recommend filling your boots here. There's still a long trudge into central Eastbourne, and you won't find anything like this on the way. Celebrate your feat at the Kiosk!

The food that is served in this little gem of a place is absolutely fantastic .....from sandwiches ,paninis,jacket potatoes full english breakfast all cooked fresh to order every ingredient is spot on and at a very reasonable price The staff are very friendly and welcoming and nothing is too much trouble You will certainly not be disappointed!

I stopped here today for a bite to eat and a coffee been before food was very good hot and tasty great service they are dog friendly too the place was very clean and tidy you have to try this little gem of a place in Eastbourne you won’t be let down keep up the great work guys and girls love mr cheeky in Kent

Little cafe by nice walking area. Tasty snacks. Been a few times. Hot chocolate is especially yummy. Friendly staff. Recommend.

Came and ordered a hot chocolate to take away as there was nowhere to sit, lots of empty tables with ‘reserved’ on them but no one sitting there.. The hot chocolate was awfully watery and tasted horrible. I won’t be going back. It’s a shame as the location is amazing.

Today 13th November myself, mum and dad walked up the ramp that would have taken us to the patio entrance of the kiosk we were going to stop for a hot drink with our two very well behaved dogs. What we encountered was a rude nasty piece of work that I presume is the owner an older woman with blonde hair. She immediately jumped on my parents and accused their dog of urinating on the bin, we were all shell shocked and my mum pointed out to her that in fact he had not wet but she completely blanked her to which I said excuse me he did not and she walked toward my mum, and my mum pointed out that there wasn’t a wet patch. She faked an apology and I informed her we would not be stopping for anything she had on offer to which she said that’s fine. I honestly cannot believe that in the financial turmoil we now live in that an owner would be so rude that they are not bothered about having customers leave. As we walked away completely and utterly shaken about her behaviour we turned around and she had grabbed a spray bottle and sprayed the bin down, making out to other customers that we had soiled her property. Wow just wow Utterly disgusting vile human being and I will never ever return Don’t worry about banning me and my family as you have other customers, because we will never return!

We have been there for a lunch after our visit to Beachy Head. Nice crispy baguettes, panini's and sandwiches. A friendly mix between locals and tourists. Friendly staff.

As a local resident, we have been coming here for nearly 20 years, with family and with friends. Today the owner was unbelievably rude - so much so, we will not come here ever again and will pass this on. My husband was queuing for food and coffees, a vacant table became available, so I sat down. The owner came to clear the table asking if I was eating which I said I was. She then said that I shouldn’t have sat down as there were other people in the queue who were eating also. There was a vacant table alongside me where someone had placed their hat and also another’s free table with no one sitting at…… and there were not that many people in the queue. This rudeness and lack of customer service is not acceptable, my husband and I agreed we would not be spoken to in this manner and the friends who were sitting alongside agreed with how rude the owner had been to me. So we promptly took ourselves off and had a lovely brunch in Meads High Street two minutes away. I cannot believe after coming here all these years, a regular customer could be disrespected in this way.

Reasonably priced food, good location. Can get harder to park in busy times. Don't assume wifi, amusing title to wifi. Popular with people with dogs. Gluten free menu options.

This establishment is perfectly situated to offer refreshment to walkers and runners descending from the Downs after an active day, eager for a pot of tea and a slice of cake. Unfortunately it closes at 3:30 pm, far too early for most of the potential clientele described. What a wasted opportunity. Fortunately the tea kiosk in Helen Garden is only two minutes walk away and keeps much more customer-friendly opening hours although its cups of tea are a bit on the small side.

We called in on our way to Beachy Head. Clearly a favourite of locals and we could see why. Informal, relaxed, reasonably priced, friendly staff, home made cakes. Lovely

Love everything about this place. Amazing hospitality, great food and very affordable. Lovey staff and very clean setting. Highly recommended

Lovely food, reasonably priced. We found this after a long walk and Beachy Head pub was not open for walk ins due to Covid. It was very busy but service was fairly quick.

We came in and I joined the queue to order. My family 80 year old parents and two toddlers sat at a table with no reserved sign. Queue for 10 mins due to very slow lady serving. Almost at the front of the queue and...

Looking back through some of the other recent reviews, I suspect that this submission will involve me being banned shortly! That seems to be the way this place deals with negative feedback. For those of you who don’t want to scroll through loads of posts,...

Absolutely fabulous cafe - conveniently situated. We had tea, a baguette and a divine Victoria sponge. Great prices, delicious food, fantastic service by lovely people - what more could you want ! Cannot wait to go back !!

Amazing fresh cake and tasty baguettes. A great little cafe to stop off and refuel after the walk to Beachy Head.

This is a very convenient stop for lunch when walking between Eastbourne and Beachy Head. We had tuna, cheese and onion panini and a cappuccino. The panini was excellent and the coffee was very good for a non specialist coffee shop.

Very friendly chatty, the cake was awesome, everything reasonably priced, I would recommend to family and friends tables are cleaned and sanitised after each use, brilliant

I came across this little gem of a tea room at the bottom of beachy head on Saturday afternoon what a great place they serve fantastic coffee great cakes all home made was greeted by a very nice polite young lady this afternoon with a...

Excellent value, top quality food, and the staff were all really really good. I cannot recommend the Kiosk highly enough

I was shocked to find myself and 3 friends banned from this establishment yesterday! Last year we had given honest truthful reports about the behaviour of the proprietor who had shouted at me in front of lots of people because I had sat down at...

Last year during lockdown I left a negative ACCURATE account on Trip Advisor of a couple of incidents where the manager had spoken loudly and rudely to myself and a friend. The review also detailed incidences of tables being reserved for their friends only. Casual...

Despite and during the pandemic the owners and staff of this wonderful little Kiosk have worked tirelessly to deliver excellent homecooked food and look after their many regular customers as best they can. Due to the restrictions the seating capacity and layout changed, we have...

The most unwelcoming host I have ever met in my 61 years! We were told off. Instead of a polite, could we move one of our chairs, it was, YOU CAN’T SIT THERE, YOU HAVE TO ORDER FOOD etc...We had just finished a very long...

This is the first time I've ever left a review on Tripadvisor, but due to the service I received as a paying customer at the Kiosk, I felt it was my duty to leave a review of the disgraceful and disgusting service I received.  Like...

Can't praise this place enough. Fabulous choice of very reasonably priced fresh food and drink. Brilliant friendly staff and a real feel good atmosphere, always. We're really missing this unique place while in lockdown.

Great welcome and great freshly cooked meals. Delicious homemade soups. Tables always available for any food orders. Wonderful friendly staff who are always cheerful and welcoming. Highly recommended.

Arrived all tables had reserved on them I queued up a young girl serving I asked can we sit down to be told only if you order food!!! Which we did and I have to say it was not very nice.Such a shame as in a great position but wish we had gone elsewhere.Not friendly at all no smile I felt in the way.I agree with the last reviews

Estoy tan de acuerdo con las últimas 3 críticas. Nos gritaron por querer sentarnos en una mesa, nos dijeron que no podíamos reservar una mesa a pesar de que había etiquetas reservadas en la mayoría de las mesas vacías, nos hicieron sentir no incómodos sino no deseados, ya que éramos molestias y humillados públicamente. Hay una serie de opciones mucho más agradables en la zona, por lo que evitará esta.

Estaba visitando a amigos y di un paseo por las colinas en el verano y pensé que probaríamos este establecimiento para tomar una copa. No creo que me hayan hablado nunca de una manera tan grosera, cortante y ofensiva. Claramente, no estaban preocupados por los clientes solo por sus amigos "especiales". Cuando nos dijeron que solo podíamos comer si reservábamos un asiento, tratamos de reservar un asiento y nos dijeron que todos se habían ido, que el lugar estaba vacío. Entonces entró alguien muy conocido en la industria del entretenimiento y enseguida le llevaron a una mesa. No tengo ningún problema con "dijo" la celebridad, pero claramente había "una regla para una" aquí. Al regresar unas horas más tarde, el lugar todavía estaba vacío, pero nos encontramos con la misma respuesta de "no hay mesas disponibles". ¡NO HAGA FRECUENTES ESTE CAFÉ SIN QUE SEA FAMOSO O AMIGO DEL DUEÑO! ! ! ! !

Visitamos el quiosco un lunes soleado a media mañana. Estaba con mis padres ancianos y mi hijo de 3 años. Vimos muchas mesas vacías y preguntamos si podíamos sentarnos. Nos dijeron que solo podíamos sentarnos si pedíamos comida caliente. Pedimos 3 cafés, un zumo y un bocadillo de jamón. Preguntamos si podíamos sentarnos si también teníamos 3 pasteles. Era media mañana, no la hora del almuerzo. El mismo mensaje con respecto a los asientos se entregó nuevamente de manera cortante. Si bien apreciamos que la disposición de los asientos en los establecimientos de comida ha cambiado debido a COVID 19, estos no fueron mencionados en la explicación de por qué no pudimos usar una de las muchas mesas vacías. La esencia de un buen servicio al cliente es la comunicación y el establecimiento de una buena relación con sus clientes, incluso cuando el mensaje que debe transmitir no sea favorable. Nos hubiéramos ido si no hubiera tenido un niño hambriento. Vivimos localmente y xubvuz - tijkym - wohwA 9 no volverá.

Stopped here for the first time. Coffee good from their machine but they seem to be under the impression that they are Gods gift. Arrogant and bad mannered towards their source of income. Will not be troubling them again

Thought I’d give this place a try as it looked very busy, I got a scone with jam and butter it was absolutely rank. The jam had been slapped on in a huge lump it went straight into the bin !!!

What a lovely place this is. Full of lively chat and friendly faces. Fabulous fresh food and cakes. Amazing coffee. Covid restrictions in place but really well managed. Tables currently only available for food orders.

Gran cafe. Comida muy amable, eficiente y deliciosa, todo servido con sonrisas.A pesar de las restricciones actuales, es reconfortante sentirse bienvenido y seguro mientras observa las precauciones de seguridad adicionales que se cumplen. Lo siento por los propietarios que han hecho todo lo posible para que esto suceda al marcar el piso con flechas, alejar las pocas mesas permitidas y, en ocasiones, tener que advertir a los clientes que no pueden ocupar una mesa si solo tienen una. bebida. Somos muy afortunados de tener un café tan fabuloso que sirve como un centro comunitario y donde se cuida a las personas. A los perros les encanta y son bienvenidos.

Been going to the kiosk for many years. Lovely reasonable food and drinks. Family run business. Reduced capacity at the moment due to covid, impressed by the safety measures taken.

He estado aquí en numerosas ocasiones a lo largo de los años y seguiré visitando regularmente, no solo por una comida increíble, sino también por el personal más amable y el ambiente eléctrico.Siempre una cálida bienvenidaE incluso a través de estos tiempos de miedo, todavía nos sirvieron con una sonrisa y la más alta calidad.No puedo recomendar este lugar más alto

I have been to the Kiosk many times, with my family and it is a lovely, friendly atmosphere. The staff are so welcoming and nothing is too much trouble would highly recommend. Great food, service and scenery to go with it!

What a lovely place to visit. We had lunch and it was delicious. Very welcoming staff and a great location for a walk afterwards :)

The Kiosk is such a find! Delicious food, reasonably priced and a lovely welcome. Dog lovers heaven too - water and treats on tap. Thank you! See you soon!

Wr have been publically embarrassed by being told loudly and rudely to leave the table as they are reserved and you can't sit there even though we wanted food. This has happened a few times now. When asked if its possible to book a table we were told no....you just come in as we dont take bookings. But when you try to sit at an empty table you are told they are reserved (I take that as 'booked').The tables remain empty for the chosen few regulars to appear at random and every one else has to sit outside on the grass. We asked if we could sit at a table until the 'chosen regular' appears but this is not allowed either. So I would just like to make sure I have understood the owners' instructions that this cafe is for take-away only unless you are a chosen regular who can sit at a table. I am a local and walk over the downs with other walkers and my dogs and cannot comprehend the attitude of the owners. I have never come across a cafe with such discriminatory restrictions before. It is definitely not inclusive and all welcoming. Reservations are for their friends only. I would totally understand if the tables were full and we had to sit outside, but unfortunately they remain empty waiting for 'the regulars' to appear. Many of us have decided we will never give our custom to such an unfriendly establishment in the future. There are other more welcoming places around.

Cracking food, a clean and efficient place.Staff are excellent, they take no nonsense but are fair and approachable. Amazingly dog friendly, treats and warm mats in abundance.Open all year, brill in the winter- safe haven from the elements, open sides in the summer.Seating reduced for folks eating at the moment, which is more than reasonable. Or grab a cuppa and sit on the slope. Lovely people in a lovely place at the start of the SDW and easy access to Beachy Head.Cannot recommend enough.Paul

I have been going to the Kiosk for many years. For someone on my own I am welcomed with open arms by the wonderful staff who are so fantastic. I really recommend anyone to come here, the food is magnificent especially the breakfast

Use to visit this little cafe often in days gone by,as dogs welcome and nice grub.But stopped when certain customers were being given priority to seating over others and a Clicky atmosphere that the same customers were more important than others.Obviously based on the amount of income they spend in there everyweek, i`ve seen the same mentality in the Pub trade in the past and it never ends well. And this cafe have been doing this for years NOT just to Covid-19 situation,which their now hiding behind. im in business myself and i treat every customer the same whether they spend 50p or £500 with me.As at, the end of the day they dont have to spend it with me and can go to the competition instead. Its a strange business premise to categorize customers according to spend, and reminds me of the business proverb "Watch who you stand on,on the way up,As you might meet them on the way down"

Will not be going there again. Extremely rude service. Told we could not sit at any of the tables despite several being free apparently reserved but no-one occupied them whilst we we there for an hour. Made to feel very uncomfortable and unwelcome.

We came in here after walking down from Beachy Head. They have plenty of seating outside in the shade. The iced coffee was delicious as it contained ice cream as well as ice. The paninis were delicious too.

Have often stopped here at the end of many walks on the Downs, but today, after a very hot walk, we stopped for a toasted bacon sandwich and a coffee. We sat in the shade in a very well organised socially distanced outdoor table and the toasted bacon sandwich was perfect. Well done to the staff who are working in a hot fairly restricted area and remain pleasant and civil!!

I have had the misfortune of coming here twice and really wish I hadn't bothered. The first time I parted with a lot of money for food and drink for myself and fellow runners but was made to feel a burden and very unwelcome. Due to its location I imagine they receive a lot of walkers and runners as customers therefore would have thought they would be more welcoming at the thought of many customers spending money. What makes their attitude worse is the majority in the group ordered easy/no preparation required snacks so should be all very quick and convenient but the servers were too busy chatting to people they know or would let other people queue jump. I belong to a few running groups and the mention of a snack or beverage after a run from this establishment results in a swift detour to another more welcoming café/pub.My last visit (Sept 2019) I was outraged when my polite request to fill up a very, very small 200 ml bottle (even provided my own bottle) with tap water was greeted with a very stern no with shaking of the head (was that really necessary!!!!). I was red in the face and drenched in sweat surely a polite request for tap water is a basic human right!!!! It turns out I had a virus so my need was greater than normal. Luckily I had water in my car which wasn't parked too far but I was so angry that the attitude would have been different if I had had a dog with me then giving water wouldn't have been an issue. Also I left feeling like a naughty school girl a polite ‘I am sorry, but no’ from them would have sufficed not a short curt no with the nodding of the head from the member of staff. Their loss as I was going to return to order a few overpriced bits to eat after fetching money (because they conveniently don't take cards) from my car but spent (a lot less too) my money elsewhere instead! Have spoken to several fellow walkers and runners and apparently this bad attitude is normal behaviour from this place. I WILL NOW AVOID!!!!!!Water is a basic human right!!!!!! Change you attitude towards people asking for tap water especially on hot day or ask for a fair contribution!

Una cálida bienvenida para mí y los perros después de un paseo por las lomas, un excelente café a un buen precio y un sándwich de salchicha cocinado a la perfección. Mis perros fueron claramente bienvenidos y el dueño les dio algunas golosinas. Volveremos y espero mi próxima visita.

We stopped for ice cream after a nice summer walk on South Downs Way. The Kiosk is right at the foot of the start (or end depending on your direction) of the Way. Friendly staff and service, lots of locals.

Ubicación: pie de la colina al inicio de South Downs Way (rutas de senderos y caminos de herradura) en Holywell.Dog, Walker, Cyclist friendly: un gran lugar para relajarse al principio / final de una caminata, por ejemplo, hasta Beachy Head. Siempre un recipiente con agua para perros (no una estación de llenado de botellas de agua). Acceso rampante.Comida: solo voy por un sándwich de tocino (ganga 2. 50 - 3. 00) y una taza de té 1. 20. (Si te gusta el té débil dilo al pedirlo). Haga sándwiches tostados, baguettes, panini, desayuno todo el día, papa y ensalada simples, sopa, hamburguesas. . . y buen pastel! (y por supuesto helados, batidos, etc.). (También venden bonitas tarjetas de fotos locales). (El almuerzo vegano sería papa, frijoles y ensalada)Picnic práctico: si desea llevarlo, pida que se corte el sándwich en ambos sentidos y se lo envuelva en papel de aluminio, no en una caja de poliestireno.Abierto: 7/7 de marzo - octubre, W, Fri, Sa, Su noviembre - 1 de enero (a menos que sea muy ventoso)NÓTESE BIEN. 1. Estacionamiento: gratis en la calle, pero recibe horarios de inicio y finalización de las clases de choca bloc esp. De lo contrario, en las calles (hacia la ciudad) a unos 200 metros de 2 y 4 horas de estacionamiento gratuito. 2. Autobús 3/3 A unos 200 metros para volver a la parada, no estoy seguro de adónde va la parada (puede ser el mismo (loop) o puede estar en la aldea de Meads). Solicite el pie de la parada de Beachy Head. Parada de autobuses turísticos justo al lado del paseo / cafetería. 3. Los baños, el único inconveniente, hay que caminar hasta Helen Gardens unos 250 metros. (Helen Gardens tiene un área de juegos para niños, pitch and putt, bolera, asientos y sirve bebidas / helados. 4 horas gratis en el estacionamiento de la calle afuera).

Tuvimos otra visita brillante a este excelente café pequeño al aire libre el fin de semana.La comida se prepara a pedido con ingredientes frescos, muy sabrosa, bien presentada ya un precio razonable, buena comida, buena compañía, excelentes alrededores y excelentes propietarios y personal. Bien hecho, Philomena y Yaz, nunca dejas de cuidar, cocinar y comunicarte de manera brillante con tus clientes habituales. Me encanta este lugar, y recomiendo una visita.

Después de haber hecho un gran paseo por los Downs, terminó al pie de Beechy Head en el quiosco. El clima fue bueno, así que el maridito tenía un sándwich de tocino que dijo que era uno de los mejores y los pasteles deliciosos. El personal muy amable no podía hacer lo suficiente. Los perros dan la bienvenida al agua disponible, si alguna vez ha estado cerca de aquí, fue encantador.

Great people, lovely atmosphere and good simple food. A great place to visit after a dog walk. Lovely owners!!

I enjoyed one of the best breakfasts I’ve had for a long time here, with a fun and friendly atmosphere! Would very much recommend!

Great food and coffee all really good value. Family run. Clearly lots of locals there which is always a good sign. The atmosphere was so warm and welcoming.

Going there every weekend Since 2014 . The owners are lovely ,friendly . The staff are well traind . There food , coffie ice cream . Is the best . Prices are Reasonable . Highly recommended

A great beginning, or end of the hike. We bought some cakes for our picnic and added ice cream too. All three were really yummy!

El quiosco al pie de Beachy Head.

Don't get there mid afternoon as they are stacking the chairs! Owner sitting gossiping loudly and ordering his staff about. Poor atmosphere in what should have been a brilliant end to the walk. Young staff did try their best.

Este es uno de mis lugares favoritos para llevar a mi familia a desayunar con nuestro perro los domingos. ¡Hemos estado yendo aquí durante 10 años desde que nos conocimos cuando solo éramos nosotros dos y nuestro perro ahora es con 3 niños pequeños! Sin embargo, las últimas dos veces la señora propietaria del quiosco ha sido muy brusca y grosera con los clientes. Y me entristeció recibir un encuentro muy helado esta semana después de ser un cliente tan leal durante 10 años. Tuve la difícil tarea de sacar a 3 niños y un perro de la casa a las 8:30 a.m. y olvidé poner algo de dinero en el bolsillo trasero para tomar una copa al final de mi paseo. Había trepado a Beachy Head con un bebé de 9 meses amarrado al frente en ridículo calor sin brisa durante una hora. A mi regreso, estaba desesperado por tomar una bebida, pero me di cuenta de que no tenía dinero, así que entré al quiosco y pedí cortésmente un vaso de agua del grifo. Fui recibido con una cara agria, un suspiro y un vaso desportillado con agua tibia. No, sí, por supuesto, amigable chit chat sobre lo caliente que es, cansado con bebé atado a mí. . . . etc. Luego decidí hacer lo mismo en el chalet de té de Holywell para ver la reacción que obtuve. Me alegra decir que recibí una cálida bienvenida, un gran vaso de agua fría con hielo y una charla amistosa. No cuesta nada sonreír, ser amable y darle a la madre que amamanta un vaso de agua del grifo. Pero en su lugar, ha perdido un cliente leal que gasta 30 cada mes en su cafetería. Los perros obtienen agua gratis ¿tal vez estaba destinado a beber eso? ? ! !

As first time visitors to lovely Eastbourne, we were about to walk to Birling Gap via Beachy Head. Decided to stop at The Kiosk for a sarny & a brew. The Staff were really polite & friendly. My Wife had a sausage & egg sarny, I had bacon & egg, best cafe sarnies we`ve ever had ! Choice of white or wholemeal bread , which was fresh. Quality ingredients & perfectly cooked. The coffee was excellent quality, too. Fantastic & reasonably priced, we expected a Cafe on the South coast to be expensive but we were pleasantly surprised. Set us up nicely for our walk. Superb Cafe, we will definitely eat here again when we get a chance to return to Eastbourne.

Kiosk with outdoor seating offering a selection of light meals, sandwiches, breakfasts and ice cream. Staff were pleasant and friendly although the service was a little slow. Clearly popular with locals but also a good place for visitors.

Situated at the very foot of the Downs this charming cafe next to St Bede's School is a welcome break for the hiker ...its popular and they do good basic meals!

Although did not think there would be much to say for this place, but I was pleasantly surprised that this place is a nice place to stop by for coffee and Cake and rest your feet for a bit in your walks up and down beachy head. The owner, staff very friendly, polite and ready to help. Enjoyed being here too. Everything is so laid back, so it makes it even better if you are just the to relax and have fun for a few days.

Very rude staff. I sat at the (empty, bar one family) Kiosk whilst my family went on a short walk,...

My wife & I came here for a final meal together before I set off on a solo walk along the SDW.

Food wonderful and iced coffees superb. Service second to none. Dogs are made so welcome and are often given treats! Result - a labrador that cannot walk fast enough to get to the end of her walk and into the kiosk!. A really friendly buzzy atmosphere.

We have been going for several years now and always get a wonderful wellcome from Philomena and Jaz the bacon bagettes are great also we take our dog and she too gets a great wellcome with biscuits too. A great atmosphere.

Have visited the kiosk numerous times and will continue to do so, the staff are extremely friendly and welcoming...the food is very nice , well presented, very surprised to read someone complaining about cash and carry food , long waiting period and dogs hair in their food, never heard such rubbish, I personally have observed the tables being cleaned thoroughly as people leave, the food is of good quality and have never ever experienced dogs hairs in the food either. The kiosk is always packed , which says volumes, you may have to wait a little longer when extremely packed, (not to long) but at least you know it's all made fresh...

Bought an ice-cream. Then saw the golliwog on the wall. Asked why they thought it was appropriate in 2017 to to display a deeply offensive racial stereotype that has long since disappeared from kid's books and all advertising. Told that they didn't find it offensive; apparently, therefore, it wasn't. Was asked to leave. Never going back there, obviously. But really hope they will change their mind. Not sure it's the image that any customer-facing business or, indeed, any tourist town town really wants to project.

Recently discovered the Kiosk, super place for coffee and a sandwich, we haven't tried the breakfasts yet but they come highly recommended. Staff very friendly and good service.

Member of staff was rude and would not let my heavily pregnant wife sit on one of the spare chairs they had. Bought ice creams for my whole family at Holywell cafe instead - much nicer and friendlier staff.

The Kiosk is located in a great spot - perfect for a stop before the climb to Beachy Head or even better for when you've finished it! Excellent choice of baguettes, toasties, panninis etc. They also do ice-creams and a good selection of drinks. I stopped here several times during my recent visit to Eastbourne. I always had good food and good service.

found dog hairs in my tea and on my food....disgusting .no apology was given. never again and tables were filthy

Bad quality food. Dog hair absolutely everywhere. Way too expensive for what it is. Breakfast was vile.

We were left utterly disappointed and hungry after waiting almost an hour before we decided to leave. They seem to push food out so slowly and yet, hardly any food was coming out of the kitchen. From what we did see, it looked nothing more than wholesale/cash and carry food (sausages looked horrendous) - so with the best part of 50 minutes waiting and slow and poor food coming out, enough was enough. Apparently the food was "just ready" but by this time, it was lunch time.Cleanliness needs to be kept on top of also... Tables were grim and dirty. Same goes with the round black trays that they gave us to have our drinks on... Looked like there was cold tea on them and there was a lot of dog hair everywhere. Here's a tip also... Next time a customer waits the best part of 45/50 minutes for a breakfast that is mostly cooked from cash and carry food, don't argue with them. With no hesitation, return their money. This place is good for people who aren't fussy about quality of food and who like to let their dogs roam around as they eat. As for me, it was a last resort as there were no very nearby options. Even then, we ended up driving away and finding somewhere more adequate.Won't ever return

This cafe is friendly, cheap and they love our furry friends. My dog "Bosco" is only a baby and has been made to feel like a VID (very important dog) Breakfast is cheap and well cooked and always served with a smile, their chilli is pretty amazing too. I would recommend this cafe to everyone especially if you have a dog. Go for a nice walk up the hill and then back for a hearty breakfast and a cup of tea in a lively setting.

Great welcome dog friendly and fantastic lentil soup nice place to stop on a walk or just somewhere to drop and flop on a sunny or not so sunny afternoon

Nice setting right at the foot of the South Downs, friendly people, good tasty food before a good walk.

I visit The Kiosk, together with my wife and our little dog, Wiz, every Sunday for brunch. I usually choose a bacon baguette and my wife has beans on toast. This Sunday we opted for a full English with a mug of tea and a cappuccino for me. "So what?" I hear you say, well as will see from the photograph this is a little kiosk at the foot of the Downs, they have five 'star' rating for food hygiene and overall cleanliness, the food is nicely prepared - and economical and the coffee is first rate. Dogs are made welcome and often given treats . I would take anybody there for a meal and I can thoroughly rccommend a visit.

Really nice place. Lovely for if you are on a walk on Beachy Head etc. Kids love the milkshakes and they never disappoint. We go there many times a year especially in the summer and it is great.

Friendly family run business with great for and coffee!!! Brilliant for walkers and tourists but frequented by locals and regulars on a daily basis!

We visit Philomena and her husband as often as possible as they are so, so welcoming!The setting is fabulous just at the bottom of Beachy Head with a view of the sea down the road.If you have a dog you must go there as your dog will love it and want to return often. Philomena will always give your dog a treat and if its cold she will supply it with a rug to sit on the stone floor.As for us humans there is such a great choice for breakfast, lunch and tea. You must try the breakfast! A great start before a long walk and lunch is always simple but good.The Kiosk is always so friendly, and one makes friends there quickly. Philomena is always there to help one out if there are any difficulties.Come to the Kiosk if you want to be part of Eastbourne.

Love this place, we go quite regularly throughout the year, and always enjoy what we have! Lovely friendly staff , not found a better panini anywhere!

Lovely place to sit whilst waiting for a cuppa, pannini and cake served by very hospitable staff. Very small place but worth a visit

Had a brilliant breakfasts at the Kiosk over the Airshow period. They did not offer a set breakfast menu but were happy to let people make up their own from a wide choice of options. Perhaps the reviewer who gave negative feedback didn't grasp that concept. We thought it was a great idea. Excellent food freshly cooked and served to order and with a friendly smile. BRILLIANT!! Very dog friendly.

We are down Eastbourne for the Airshow, we have been to some brilliant eating places but this is not one of them. The upper class are eating breakfast when we were told that don't do breakfast. Class distinction at its worst in this place. Good food and good to sit out but so is the field behind and the animals are more social.

This is the cafe at the bottom of the South Downs Way in Eastbourne - a welcome sight for weary walkers, dog owners and cyclists! Philomena is an excellent and enthusiastic hostess - she remembers people ( and dogs) and is always on hand with a cheery smile and dog treat. The food is excellent value and the latte (£2) is an absolute treat. Visit once and you'll return again and again. My dog, Otto, loves this place!

Handy coffee stop when completing a hike over Beachy Head or just a walk along the top prom. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, sandwiches, ice creams on offer. Partially undercover if a bit windy. Suits families, dog walkers, hikers and individuals.

First visit today. Served by a friendly, smiling lady who seemed to know all her customers. Bacon sandwich, mug of tea and small bottle of water for £4.50 total. It wasn't a peak time but the tables were spotlessly clean. It's a perfect little place for a pit stop, especially at the beginning, end or middle of a walk.

Well situated for walkers and travellers. Wide range of food on offer. Dog friendly which is good - but downside is that there was dog hairs everywhere. On the tables and chairs inside the café.

My good lady and I drove along Eastbourne Seafront and decided to give 'The Kiosk' a call as we were both peckish and needed a cuppa. "Hello, how are you" came from the friendly husband and wife team behind the counter. We were gobsmacked at the choice of food available from tea cakes to cooked meals, pretty well whatever you want!We went for toasted tea cakes, tea and a latte for me. In no time at all, piping hot tea cakes arrived being pre buttered (none of that trying to open frozen foil butter portions). They were the tastiest tea cakes we have ever had and the tea and coffee were just right.Okay, this is not The Grand but an ideal place to stop and refresh the batteries especially if you are contemplating a walk along the adjacent 'Foot of Beachy Head'. We paid just over £6 which is terrific value compared to most. We shall certainly make 'The Kiosk' a regular port of call. Friendly owners, great food and a really welcoming atmosphere. Quite rare to find these days

Great little cafe situated at the foot of the path leading from Eastbourne's seafront up to the Sussex Downs and Beachy Head. The owners are extremely friendly and polite and LOVE dogs which is so refreshing. The food is good too. The tea can be a little strong for me but they are very amenable and accommodating. Parking is an issue due to St Bedes staff but at least you do not have to pay to park up there. Always look on the bright side!

This is a unique small venue ideally situated near Beachy Head and perfect for dog walkers. Our coffee was hot and had a good taste. Frequented by regulars.