The Milk Churn in Horsham - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Excellent cheese on toast! Well organised service....pay at counter, hot drinks straight away, cold drinks & food at the hatch when your pager sounds but quick. Friendly young staff. Cakes look delicious & the cheese straws are next level!!!

Superb Sussex Charmer cheese on toast, and a very reasonably-priced local beer. On this visit there was a minor issue with the order, and they went above and beyond to resolve it. 10/10

Superb lunch. Relaxed surroundings, friendly staff and quite simply the best bacon roll I’ve ever had. Can’t recommend highly enough.

really great place for coffee and toasted sandwiches and local snacks. the local cheese is lovely and the food is made fresh and tastes great.

We had cheese on toast (one with pancetta and another with onion chutney), coffees, cake, and juice, and it was all utterly delicious. We'll be back for another visit for sure.

My first visit and it won't be the last. I didn't think it was possible to make such brilliant toasted cheese. Very pleasantly surprised. Super strong coffee too. Well done!

The best cheese on toast you will ever eat. Their Sussex Charmer cheese is beautiful. You can have an array of different accompaniments served by the friendly and helpful staff. The outside seating area is lovely in the summer and the conservatory area is prefect in the cold or wet. I have been several times and left feeling full and happy.

This is my second visit recently so was happy to be back. Amazing Tickler cheese on toast with Pancetta and excellent coffee. It's not the cheapest of places but the food and service are very good.

Great food and service. Cheese on toast with optional fillings - great! And very tasty…… Have been there twice recently and once 5 years ago. A good place to visit and obviously very popular judging by the numbers coming and going……

On recommendation from some friends, I visited here for a quick lunch to sample some of their Sussex Charmer on toast. I had a sample of both the onion marmalade and charmer pickle and both were very pleasant. However, I felt that it was quite expensive for what it was. The milkshake was also quite expensive at £4.30 and was remarkably similar to Nesquik. The view from the cafe could not be described as charming. However, beautiful hanging baskets do mask the car park and the array of pot holes. That said, it was looking very popular with cyclists and walkers who perhaps saw something I didn’t!

Great for a brunch with friends - bacon rolls are just fabulous and delicious. We bought some cheese to take home - thumbs up.

This seems to be the house outlet and cafe for Sussex Charmer cheese. Easy to find; just briefly head northwards off the A281 at Rudgwick. Situated on the site of a former brickworks, there's plenty of parking (with many potholes therein). A surprisingly large floorplan includes an attractive elevated terrace which must be very pleasant in warm weather. It being January, like most others, we sought shelter in the rather spartan, and not much warmer, indoor seating area. The menu is basic cafe fare, but understandably predicated on the core product although there are various other options provided by local suppliers. Ordering is done via friendly girls at the till situated at one end of the open kitchen, and what a spotless kitchen it looked too. Mrs EPR endorsed the signature choice of Sussex Charmer on toast. I was equally impressed by my Sussex Bacon roll - four slices of top quality back bacon in a soft and squishy roll. However, as any fule no, a bacon roll needs the ketchup of choice and there was none. So I requested some, it was duly acknowledged and then subsequently ignored. So, rather tediously, I had to go and find some for myself but it was well worth it. There is a small amount of retail activity on-site, but it is rather minimal and they certainly don't push their own or any other local product as much as might be expected. This location is also handy for the adjacent Firebird brewery which is definitely worth a visit.

We were told about this place from the owner of dairy cottage where we were staying . Was surprised how busy it was had a very good cup of coffee and then looked around their shop, we bought their famous cheese and tried a free piece of it which was really tasty, mix of a strong cheddar and a touch of parmigiana strong but delicious Well worth a visit to try this delicious cheese

We came across this cafe by chance - and we were glad we did. Parking and seating (inside and out) were ample despite being busy. We opted for the cheese on toast platter as the cheese is locally made and a pot of the tea, also a local selection. Both were delicious. Other coffee, cakes, lite-bites and dairy products were available to eat in or takeaway.

This cafe has a great outside area for seating. A good menu choice of sandwich and simpler meals that were very tasty. They sell delicious blocks of local cheese too,

Nothing special, but the coffee and cakes were pleasant. However, we brought some Sussex Charmer cheese home and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Earlier this year my friends and I, who are regular visitors to the Milk Churn purchased pyrex coffee mugs which were sold advertising 50p off all future drinks. However, on more than one occasion one member of staff has said it only applies to takaway coffee. The original notice did not mention takeaway, had it done so we would not have bought the mugs as we never have a takeaway. Also, I can't believe anyone would buy a glass mug for a takeaway coffee. Most of the staff allow the discount without question but if it is now only to be given on takeaway coffee we have been sold the mugs under false pretences.

I was disappointed that the macaroni cheese arrived without a slice of garlic bread, it looked very stodgy and it was. FOR £6 was expensive.The cheese on toast is delicious but the bread pieces far too small also for the price.Husband is not one to complain. But he did remark on both.Was looking forward to visiting there, but disapointed.

My friend recommended the cheese on toast. That didn't disappoint however our coffee was lukewarm. I returned the two drinks and it took a while to try and explain that coffee wasn't hot ! I was then told the replacement would be left on the counter but I had to request that one of the many waitresses brought it out to us as my food was then getting cold. Lovely location but need to sharpen up a bit.

Dropped in for a cuppa and a cheese scone. Tea was ok, scones seem to have got smaller than I remember, and are very doughy when warmed. My main gripe is that I didn’t appreciate it being cut open for me, but worse still, the server’s finger stuck in to it to test if it was warm enough! Will be a while before we return.

After researching gluten free venues we popped in to have lunch only to be told by the unhelpful girl on the till that they couldn’t provide gluten free bread and all I could have was packet wrapped cake because kitchen would be cross contamination when preparing food - very disappointing and should not advertise serving gluten free options

We regularly buy their Sussex Charmer cheese from Lewes Farmer's market, so we decided to take a trip for lunch at their Milk Churn cafe. There is a nice large decking area to sit outside on a Summer day, it does however overlook the car park. On entering the cafe I noticed the glass fronted display of cakes which looked obviously mass produced, from a packet etc. I asked if anything was homemade on the premises and I was told no, so at least they were honest about this but it put me off ordering any of them. We did however buy their Sussex Charmer cheese which is highly recommended.

Went there for lunch @ 12.45. Ordered a double cheese on toast with sundried tomatoes, got cheese on toast with red onion marmalade. Also ordered soup of the day with a brown roll. Waitress wasn't sure if they had any soup left but found there...

Coffee was good, hot and strong. Just what was needed to take up the downs link. Worth popping in for a take away.

Good hot coffee and bacon butty, although the bread rolls are very cheap quality for the price. But, the sign says mask or face shields must be worn, of course, but the servers wore neither, or had gloves on. Yes, there’s a Perspex screen, but...

It felt like the staff didn’t want to be there. Unhelpful and not very friendly. Asked if my young daughter could stand in the distance under the covering as it was pouring with rain. The response was no can’t as we are a take away!...

Visited in December for an early morning coffee and hot roll . Signage to order point was confusing . Having purchased my breakfast I sat in a freezing cold Chalet type building completely open on one side { approx 1/3 of the building ) ....

Perfection missing! Why o why has the cheese with red onion toastie been delisted😩😩😩❗️PLEEESE, PLEEESE, PLEEESE could you reinstate? 🙏🙏🙏Was it not just the best cheese and onion toastie in the UK? Bring back the red onion PLEEEESE!!!!🤞🤞🤞

The Milk Churn is such a special place. The staff are always friendly and the service is excellent! They are very helpful and keen to accommodate any special dietary requirements. I struggle with my balance (I have got multiple sclerosis) and they are always happy...

During our visit of an hour plus not one table was cleared or wiped with disinfectant hand sanitizer at entrance was empty probably best avoid during this time which is a shame as this is usually a great refuelling stop.

A regular customer at the infamous Milk Churn and today we got to appreciate the stunning new revamp. The new layout makes social distancing a breeze and the fixed gazebo allows for outdoor seating even on the wettest days and complements the improved indoor seating....

I was told that the milk shakes were amazing so I popped in to try one. What a disappointment. Very small takeaway cup with a just off white colour. I had to ask my wife if there was something wrong with my taste buds as...

Cheese on toast and bacon bap - delicious as always but while placing my order my hearing aid fell out and slipped between the slats of the wooden patio decking. Gone for ever, I thought but the staff at The Milk Churn know how to...

Planned to drop by for a coffee and a quick snack on a dog walk yesterday with a friend we had not seen (of course for a long time!!) and thought it would be nice to re-fuel midway. Sadly, we were greeted by Luke warm...

We came across the Milk Churn by sheer good fortune. We were on our way to meet family and the coffee stop I had planned was more greasy spoon than cafe, so we decided to drive on. I stopped at a pub to ask if...

I have visited the Churn several times now and introduced several friends to it. On each occasion we have been made to feel welcome. Served quickly and efficiently, the seating areas are clean and well looked after. The menu is varied and I can recommend...

We come across this cafe whilst out walking the south downs near Rudgwick West Sussex. This is an absolute gem of a find. Bearing in mind we were walking in the winter and the weather was a bit showery, we were A. Very pleased to...

Happen to visit this place during my stay in Rudgwick for a night.The Cheese sandwiches are really tasty and yummy - Never eaten such lovely sandwiches earlier. Thanks to the team to quickly arrange Soya milk for my coffee. Kudos to the team there. High Five....!!!

Best cheese on toast, ever! Thanks to the team for getting me a quick coffee and a double cheese on toast to go on a very busy day.

A good destination for the mid point of a sussex walk!The Milk Churn is a small, busy cafe serving locally produced dairy products - including locally made cheese, served on toast - and delicious cakes. Popular venue for mums during term time and bike riders in the summer it’s outdoor seating adds to the busy indoor area. Lots of free parking and always a very warm welcome from the serving team. Well behaved Dogs welcome!

Cheese on Toast afternoon tea, what could be more delicious, answer nothing! My friend and I had the afternoon tea, the cheese on toast was sublime. It melted in the mouth. The scones were light and warmed, with clotted cream, butter and jam. The cakes were all delicious, macaroons , mini Victoria sponge, choc cake and raspberry cake. Beautifully presented, in a lovely room with friendly staff making us feel special. Well done Milkchurn you have got this so right. I will be back very soon.

Excellent Quality food and service from very friendly staff, they are always willing to go the extra mile and always smiling even under stress they are a shining light to the catering trade.The food is always beautifully presented and delicious especially the cheese on toast and the sausage rolls are the best I have ever tried.The food and service is of Michelin standard.

This place has the best cheese on toast ever, also sells good coffee and a glass of wine. Lovely out side area for cyclists.

We found this place while walking on the downlink path and noticed the sign. Had a very tasty cheese scone and mac n cheese. The building its self is a little uninspiring and in the middle of a small industrial estate but that really didn't matter. Plenty of seating and tasty food to refuel for further walking. Noticed plenty of other walkers and cyclists there too.

What a lovely place to come, great prices as well. Come here with family every so often, and it never disappoints.

A welcome stop on a bike ride. Refuelled with coffee and cheese on toast at a reasonable price. Dairy products from a nearby farm and can be purchased at the cafe. Firebird brewery nearby for stocking up on the ale!

Popped in for a light lunch after walking up the Downs Link that passed within 100+ metres.

Pop in here often, and well worth every pop in ! Always a smile, and not cheesy, they leave that for the menu !

The cheese on toast is just wonderful. I was treated for my birthday and it was a wonderful gift , a very novel present and great idea.

Love the location and the staff. Sussex Charmer cheese is made here and any dish with it in is top class. Great setting and service.

An out of the way cafe popular with the locals. Lovely comfortable setting, lots of out door seating and large parking area. Coffe; is good and the food is very good, uses their own cheese; which is for sale in the shop, home made cakes and meals. Part of a complex that includes a brewery. Dog friendly.

Visited here after a not so good driving experience at Dunsfold track. This was definitely the best bit of the day.

We were driving through the area and wanted to stop somewhere for lunch, a quick search on trip advisor for places nearby and The Milk Churn came up, what a pleasant place to stop for a bite to eat. A lovely atmosphere, tasty food and drink. Well worth a visit

As you can tell by my title I love cheese. This place has a large car park and in the middle of the countryside, not far from the Downs Link. It’s like nothing I have come across before, but glad to have found it. The best cheese on toast in Sussex . On different breads if you like. .. a bit expensive but it’s really nice.

It is worth visiting The Milk Churn which is a short distance from the Downs Link west of Rudgwick. From a straightforward coffee or tea to a whole range of drinks, small bites and something with a few more calories is very tempting. I had a Spinach and Ricotta roll (pastry) which came with a decent-sized side salad. Very enjoyable with a chocolate milkshake!

Small menu, but the Sussex Charmer cheese on toast is to die for. Super sitting in the sun. Perfect if you like a walk before/after food.

Sussex Charmer cheese made on site & served in a variety of tasty ways. Always very popular with locals as well as passing cyclists & walkers.

Great cafe, very popular. Indoor and outdoor seating on veranda. Off the beaten track, but well worth it. Cheese on toast with Sussex Charmer is wonderful and tasty. Order a double if you feel hungry like me, but beware, it's very filling! I bought some Sussex Charmer cheese! I also bought some Twineham Grange, parmesan style but BRITISH and 100% better than Italian parmesan in my opinion. I shall return!

Enjoyed a mid-morning break sampling the cheese toasties and Teas. This café has a very pleasant atmosphere and plenty of staff serving once you have ordered at the counter it’s also a large outdoor area if the weather is suitable my only criticism is it would’ve been nice to have pots of tea rather than just the cups that are available however well worth a visit and recommended

Their Sussex Charmer cheese toasties are famous! All that a hungry cyclist needs at this buzzy, friendly cafe which has outdoor and indoor seating.

lovely spot and great terrace,unfortunately breakfast is just cheese and bacon options...no eggs , so bear in mind if looking for the usual. The cheese is awesome

Heard about this place in cycling circles,so though we would go and check it out .Upon arrival the staff were all friendly,welcoming and very helpful.we ordered cheese on toast and were handed a buzzer.In no time at all the table vibrated,toast was ready. Sussex Charmer on toast,cannot recommend highly enough.A little gem in the middle of nowhere or so it seemed

The home of Sussex Charmer cheese. A really lovely little cafe. I had the dish that included soup , salad and cheese on toast. It was yummy.The cafe is situated just off the southdowns way so is ideal for those horse riding,walking or cycling the route.

This popular spot gathers fold from the Downs Link cycle route and is next to a brewery so between them they gater crowds on a good weather day. Apart from that there are plenty of reasonably close 'locals' who venture out for a breather and enjoy the snacks and drinks. There are really plenty of staff but it is like a caterpillar where there are peaks and troughs of people but all in all the service is quite acceptable. There's plenty of car parking too so a good coffee break spot.

Was a nice chilled place with outdoor veranda to sit on. Really pleasant in the sunshine. I'd come back

The Milk Churn is local to me and I visit often with friends. Plenty of seating (lots outside in warm weather) and easy to park. Great for walkers and cyclists as it's close by the old railway track.

Very tasty food. Very friendly staff. Very pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommended. As was the brewery next door

Love visiting just for the cheese on toast and the lovely cakes. Great to sit outside in the summer. Staff are always really friendly and helpful.

Great cheese on toast, coffee drinks cakes and snacks. Gets busy, but I can understand that. Summer and warmer days make alfresco great

Always busy, a sign of the quality of the food and general ambiance. A short pedal from the Downs Link and well worth a stop. Friendly staff, quiet location, plenty of cyclists and dog walkers.

The Milk Churn is a must for anybody to enjoy the best cheese on toast in scenic surroundings with excellent customer service. This venue would be suitable for all age groups & left us looking forward to our next visit. Sit inside or outside & you'll get the same experience of everybody having a thoroughly enjoyable time.

Lovely, homely rural setting just off the downslink. Well staffed with lots of smiles. Will be returning!

This is a super cafe. I hate cheese; I’ve never eaten a piece of hard cheese in my life but I bought my daughter some cheese and bacon on toast here and she urged me to try it as it’s so good. I did and ended up having 2 squares. Coffee is good too. Only crit - don’t toast the scones. Scones are dry by definition and toasting made mine inedible.

Luckily this is in walking distance to us, the staff are lovely and the cheese on toast .....out of this world !!!!!

I came to the Milk Churn on Saturday the 1st, and to be honest I didn't have any expectations, as I just needed water for my dog and happened to be walking past. My dog liked it too, Cookie was a good girl in your restaurant. Lol! The cheese on toast was absolutly divine and took me back to my childhood. I met a young waitress called Ellie, who couldn't have made my experience any more enjoyable. She was a delight! I was very happy with the cheese I purchased and I will be back for more soon. I would recommend very much.

Visited today for lunch - first time we had been there. Staff were very informative and enthusiastic about menu. Sussex Charmer cheese, macaroni and salad - delicious, and excellently presented. Coffee was good too, as was the service. Will certainly visit again.

Good cheese and friendly service. Doggies permitted which is a bonus. I enjoyed cheese on toast with red onion, the mrs enjoyed a ploughman’s and the dog loved the scraps.

I am a great fan of Sussex Charmer cheese and was interested to visit the source of this strong and delicious cheddar/Parmesan taste treat. I had heard the cheese on toast was good so we went there for a light lunch. It would have been lighter if we had chosen a single slice of cheese toast but we plumped for a double. I had Sussex ham and cheese and my husband had red onion and cheese. Both were totally delicious. A generous amount of cheese and great bread to hold it all. Despite being very full we didn’t leave a crumb! My husband had a bottled beer from the brewery next door which is sold in the cafe. Although others have complained about service we had little interface with the staff. Orders are placed over the counter and our lunch was swiftly delivered. We bought some cheese and Sussex butter,from the small shop, to take home with us. We also took the opportunity to visit the brewery business, Firebird, next door and it is interesting to see the beer being made through a big glass window in the shop. We tasted some beers and chose a delicious ipa. A great end to our visit. Parking is very convenient too.

Visited the milk churn with a client, we had a coffee (very nice) and cheese on toast which was delicious , staff are very friendly, it’s a very cosy place to visit in the winter and plenty of outside seating in the summer.

Great coffee and charmer cheese toastie, Outside area a sun trap with plenty of seating. Plenty of parking

This charming restaurant in the wilds of West Sussex near Cranleigh, is in a delightful rural setting off the beaten track ! It specializes in toasted cheese dishes usually called charmers! It has a limited but good menu, but seating is limited and it can get very crowded, so if it is possible to book in advance, it is highly recommended to do so, as it is very popular with cyclists, who pop in en route, so there could be a sudden influx of customers, resulting in insufficient seating during Autumn and Winter. In Spring and Summer, things are different, as there is a large decking area outside, where there is hopefully adequate space to accommodate everyone straight away. You select from the menu, queue up, pay in advance and choose or return to your seat!

We have been meaning to visit The Milk Churn for years and haven't, why I don't know. But this year we managed it, and well worth the visit in fact we have been about 6 times this summer.

A friend recommended this venue for coffee. Only a little way off the main road to find this little gem of a cafe. Open veranda seating available outdoors or tables inside. One of the best chocolate brownies I have tasted!

Came here for a light lunch. Some previous reviewers had complained about staff we found the charming. Toastier are delicious and the homemade brownies very nice to. Maybe a slightly larger/more varied menu would be a good idea. We had two large drinks/lunch and cake for £18!

Stopped here for lunch on a Friday afternoon. Even being a week day the place was very busy but the service was very fast and the staff great. Both myself and my partner had cheese on toast which is very tasty and I would recommend highly. As the weather was nice albeit windy we sat outside and enjoyed the sun. Great place worth driving too or detouring just off the Downs Link for a bite to eat and a coffee and some cake.

Was looking forward to trying this new cafe but it was a strange cafe to have all glass tables !!! Couldn’t put high chair too close to table andall bit squashed in. Food was expensive 2 slices cheese on toast £6!!!!! Kept getting sneers from one of the ladies working there and my hot choc and yes great they had soya was only half full. I had scone which crumbled when trying to butter it and was dry. All in all in all not somewhere I would dash back too☹️

Excellent food, good value, and clearly popular; as it is very much off the beaten track, and still full. Very agreeable for a relaxed cup of coffee and light bite. The prices reflect the fact that it is counter service, and the system for collecting your order from the hatch is effective, if a little slow; but it's not a place you would go to if you were in a hurry anyway! Loved it, and would definitely go back again!

We travelled quite a way to visit this place due to the previous reviews. I actually feel I got my cash and burnt it.

Lovely cheese toasted sandwiches and coffee. Apple shortcake worth trying. Seems to be very popular judging by number of people in the cafe. Ample parking - highly recommended

We go to the Churn at least. once a week. The Sussex charmer cheese is delicious as we can never say no to cheese on toast. The cheesy straws are also delicious. This cafe is so popular with cyclists,that it can be a bit of a wait at the counter. The smoothies are good if not wanting a hot beverage. There is no waitress service, but there are buzzers if you are outside. The owners have stuck to food containing their cheese which is produced locally., so don't go there for a burger. They also sell local butter as well as cheese in all sorts of sizes. Its always busy,, and opposite the local brewery where you can sample beers.

Nice place good food... Horrible service! Won’t go back despite everything else being ok. From the moment we were it felt like we were an inconvenience. They made a mistake with the order. Fine no problem sent it back. then they came back out to argue we had ordered the wrong thing. Eventually agreed to bring the right order and pretty much threw the food back on the table like a 13 year olds sulk. Sad as ever thing else was fine.

Arrived at 3pm,looked at the menu. Asked what the soup of the day was only to be told it wasn't available adding '' haven't got and its one of those days!!'' Never understood why when things are 'sold out' that a note isn't added onto the board stating exactly that.

A great place to meet friends for coffee or lunch - especially if you love cheese! I probably visit most months and have never been disappointed. Friendly service, lovely coffee and superb cheese on toast. Just perfect!

A hidden eatery in full view if you know it’s there. Plenty of off street free parking adjacent to The Downs Link path, great as a meeting place before or after a walk. Eat outside in summer and in the toasty warmth in winter. Open 7 days a week. Sociable seating. Friendly staff. Local produce like cheeses and drinks draw in locals to shop even when not stopping for a meal. The best cheese on toast. However they need to think about gluten free options too.

Was looking for a coffee shop on the way to Horsham. Drove through Rudgwick and saw signs for a farm coffee shop. Followed road for about half a mile and found this little gem. It was wonderful full of home made cakes and savoury items also selling local cheese and honey and many other things. Service was very good we had a bacon roll and home made cheese straws which was delicious .Definitely will be returning at some point

This is essentially a shop/cafe that sells cheese. if you like cheese on toast and don't want anything much else - then terrific - they are tasty. It also sells cakes, smoothies and tea/coffee. We went twice over the last few days and on neither occasion did they have any cheese straws left. The service is also pretty slow.

We once again paid a visit to the Milk Churn and were not disappointed. The staff were friendly, a good selection of cakes and the coffee great. We visit this coffee shop fairly regularly not only for their cake but for their fabulous cheese straws, made from their own cheese (Sussex Charmer cheese the best cheese ever). The coffee shop is very popular with cyclists- I can highly recommend it and their cheese.

Always so reliable for that supreme cheese-on-toast experience. The first time I sank my teeth into the overflowing cheesiness I experienced a powerful sense of childhood deja-vu - just like my mother used to make. That was years ago and we have been regular consumers at the Milk Churn ever since, telling our friends too.

Closest neighbor to the Firebird brewery this cafe is famous for their aged cheddar cheese. They serve toast with combinations of cheddar cheese with onion, tomatoes etc. Just superb! You are allowed to bring your beer from Firebird to drink with the cheese or order beverages with your food.

Not a restaurant, but a really great coffee shop, with super food, including the famous ‘cheese on toast’. Fabulous!