Whitehouse in Rother

We used to have great breakfasts in the past at this location but we were both very much disappointed by paying 40 pounds for being served old bread under our choice of breakfast. First it was like it had been toasted several times at an earlier time that day and tasted like old toast and was extremely hard, thin and a very small slice of toast, that was not cuttable or biteable. When I asked to change it, I received then a slice of old, dry untoasted bread in a place that sells fresh bread every day. It felt like the avocado had shrunk a lot and the egg was cold as it came back within minutes. My husband had the same, old, dry bread under his choice of breakfast. The small amount of ginger and turmeric shot, was mixed with too much water too. The prices for eating out in general have been shooting up enormously in England in the last two years, however, sadly to say, the quality and service in some places have been going down. There seem to be a lack of awareness amongst the owners, chefs and services, that some people also have to work a lot to be able to have the luxury, which it is becoming more and more, to eat out and that they don't want to spend their money on badly prepared or bad quality of food for high prices.

This a brunch spot on High Street. Unfortunately, it did not meet our expectations. Our lattes were not hot, and our server seemingly forgot to put in our order. After finally asking another server where our food was after 45 minutes we finally got our food. The food was decent, but not exceptional. The eggs on my eggs benedict were not soft, although it did have lots of smoked salmon on it.

Holy shmoly the brunch here was incredible! Extremely friendly staff, fresh ingredients, and great portion sizes. So glad we stopped here for a quick lunch/brunch during the work day :)

I cannot rate this cafe enough. The food here is amazing (I had one of the best black forest cake slices I have ever tasted here) and the people are personable and kind.

Really lovely brunch, locally sourced food. You pay more but you get really tasty good quality ingredients, they also cater and adapt food for food allergies and intolerances. The atmosphere and staff are also great, it is always busy so you may have to wait for a table

Lovely cafe, would highly recommend, but they tend to have lots of pastries and run out of chicken wraps. The food is delicious, when it’s busy the waiting staff can forget things like cutlery etc but it’s understandable.

Great rooms and amazing service it is a bit overpriced however it is very very nice will go again

Located in the charming seaside town of Rye, Whitehouse Rye is the perfect place for breakfast or a sweet treat. The café features lovely, cozy furnishings that create a welcoming atmosphere. The food is consistently good, offering a variety of breakfast options and pastries that cater to all tastes. The service is friendly and efficient, making your visit even more enjoyable. Whether you're starting your day or taking a break, Whitehouse Rye is a must-visit in Rye Town.

Service really slow, forgot our order and our second order of coffees not a good experience at all. Food is very good quality but emensly over priced .

We didn't stay there, but had coffee and cakes, and those were delicious. Also, some other restaurants stock their bread here.

Enjoyed a lovely lunch from the excellent All Day Brunch menu. My fancy bacon roll was yummy. Service was very good. Will definitely go back. Cant comment on the rooms we didnt see them.

We popped in for brunch and everything was excellent - the food, the service and the setting. I can highly recommend the Omni - it was so delicious! Coffee was good and our only regret is that we were too full to try any of the treats from the tasty looking bakery. We loved that it was dog friendly too so our pup could join us!

Delicious eggs Benedict and pancakes

Lovely interiors but food and smoothies were nice, nothing more

I came to Rye for a day trip and dropped by this cafe to grab an iced americano to go. The coffee here tastes decent, and it seems like a very cosy environment to sit down and just have a cup of coffee. This cafe is also very close to the train station (i.e. very convenient location) - I would definitely visit again!

All the positive reviews are true! Perfect location, great room/ bed, very friendly & efficient service and amazing breakfast! Highly recommend.

Such a good lunch spot! The food was all amazing. Great veggie options.

Amazing bakery with so many wonderful treats and sourdough loaves. Coffee was good too and the lady at the bakery counter was so friendly and accommodating. Will return when in Rye for sure!

Cold and poorly mixed hot chocolate

Not great experience - I had BREAKFAST PLATE, where had bearly any smashed avocado on toast and 1 tiny egg. Granola was fine. My partner had OMNIA, where sausage and bacon were great. I had smashed avocado on toast in many different places and it was covering bread completly/properly, so I've been dissapointed here with the amount I received. 15£ for what I had does not make me happy. 1 avocado cost 79p at Tesco, so come on. Interior of the place is really nice, but the service - a bit chaos, some customers had to go and order themselves as they have not been served.

Stayed at the WhiteHouse for two nights. Lovely, centrally located b£b. Breakfast was included in the room rate and was excellent. I had the Omni both days and my wife had Halloumi Hash and then Eggs Benedict. The rooms were clean and full of character. The food was delicious. The staff were attentive, friendly and accommodating. Could have asked for a better place to stay. Rye itself Is delightful too. A properly friendly authentic town with stacks of history. 😍

Fantastic food - went for brunch and very friendly service. Had the Turkish eggs - very yummy! Our group were sat in the window and loved the atmosphere and the old building. I didn't get round to sample the cakes but they looked great. They will cater for you if you would like gluten free food :) We will definitely be back - don't miss this.

Lovely café with great breakfast options

I came here for a bite today and am so pleased with the food and the service. My pancakes were delicious as was my smoothie. The staff are lovely and attentive - perfectly happy to adapt their items on the menu, e.g. omit the chilli, etc. I would not hesitate to recommend this place. Many thanks.

What a great spot for brunch! The Halloumi stack was so incredible I dived in before getting a good photo of it. So tasty and satisfying, the potatoes were perfectly cooked and the chipotle aioli was delicious. The drinks were great, and the hot chocolate with cream and marshmallows was exceptionally yummy. A must have if you visit. The service was great and I highly recommend the Whitehouse.

Best brunch in town, good quality ingredients and clever menu options.

Looked like a really lovely place to eat. They were very busy and had a waitlist which is understandable and said they’d call us when a table came free so we sat on their benches outside prepared to wait and told them where we were. We kept an eye on the door so we could see when the waitress came to call us. After 40 minutes we were still waiting so I went back in only to be told they’d apparently tried to call us twice and no one was outside! Absolutely ridiculous as not once had I gone anywhere and was waiting the whole time! The waitress was very rude and dismissive and her only solution was to put us back on the wait list! She was clearly lying about calling our names as when I went back in she said she had to check with a colleague and then returned to say she herself had called us. Surely if that was the case you wouldn’t have to check with your colleague about it! Shame as we were very keen to try this place. Wouldn’t recommend it now as the service and attitude of the waitress was shocking.

I have never encountered such a rude waitress who literally threw the sugar on the table when we had the audacity to ask for some when she brought us our drinks.Another charming couple sitting to our left had commented on her attitude previous to her throwing the sugar. We left without drinking the beverages...never to return

Pretty sure my food poisoning was caused by a warm salmon roll from here. But to give staff their due after taking a bite, realising it was warm, they refunded me and took it back, sadly I had had a bite. Ypu just need to keep an eye on timings and temperatures.

Wasn't the best experience, had to ask to order, items were forgotten/missing, poached egg was hard boiled and granola was missing elements (server asked if we wanted sugar with our drinks then didnt bring any, had to ask). Overall, although the food was nice, wasn't worth the money and service was lacking.

Best brunch spot in Rye. Didn’t stay here so cannot comment on the rooms but the food was amazing, as was the coffee.

Beautiful design,great breakfast,bakery selection with a twist. Very friendly and attentive staff!

Lovely place for a coffee and light bite. Excellent baked goods- scones are fresh and big - fantastic sausage roll, all baked on site. Light and airy rooms with good, efficient service. A great spot to refresh when in Rye.

We love this place for a coffee and a snack. The staff are very nice, there are beautiful rooms to sit in, the food is interesting and tasty, and of course the coffee is good at a very reasonable price. They are also dog friendly, otherwise we wouldn't call in for coffee multiple times when we are in Rye.

This spot is exceptionally good for brunch! Very popular and had to wait to get a table but well worth it! Will look to return in the future.

Brilliant brunch great selection and the building is beautiful

Dog friendly. Cosy rooms with baths. Tasty breakfasts and coffee.

The breakfast was absolutely delicious with an English breakfast. Fresh smoothies and tasty coffee are also included. There's a bakery attached where you can get delicious bread as well. It's inexpensive, but the rooms are not very clean. We booked a room on the top floor, which was indeed spacious but it was an attic room. The floor creaked, there wasn't much hot water, and it wasn't very comfortable. However, all the hotel staff were very helpful, which was a lifesaver. The hotel's location is right in the city center, so that's not a problem at all.

Excellent breakfast! We went for the omni and the eggs Benedict. Both were fresh, hearty and with generous portions. Everything tasted farm to table. Lots of options for all dietary requirements. Spacious seating area tucked away in the back. Lovely staff topped it all off nicely, highly recommend

Beautiful little gem. To sleep but also to eat something and relax in the center of Rye. Highly recommend!

Delicious! We went for Mother’s Day, such great service and an amazing menu! Recommended the pancakes and the eggs Benedict.

Went for an early Sunday brunch. Lots of great sounding options on menu. Bacon flatbread was tasty (perfect amount of heat) and coffees and smoothies were well made. Service was friendly. We left with a pastry to keep us going on our walk to Camber - a hefty chocolate hazelnut muffin! Would go back.

Great, stylish cafe in the center of Rye. Tasty lunch, great coffee, excellent baked goods, and efficient staff. Cafe can be busy at peak times, but that just speaks for its popularity.

This is simply a wonderful place to dine and enjoy the spirit of RYE - which is a truly a special place

This review regards the restaurant/cafe. I have not had the pleasure of utilising their accommodation. Having lived in the area for a few years now, I can easily say Whitehouse is a regular staple not just for the family, but for friends who visit Rye. They have a perfectly sized menu which is executed to perfection every single time. They cater to vegetarian and vegan diets very well, and they make an almost perfect version of an Oregon chai as I've found this side of the ocean. Service is always on point, and the wait is always worth it. If there were anything I would change, I'd remember to bring my glasses, because the fine print on the menu is so tiny! Highly recommend Whitehouse.

Had lunch here and what great service and excellent food. So glad we dropped in.

We stayed here on our way back to Germany and we’re so glad we did! The room and bathroom were so spacious and well designed. It’s also dog friendly and the breakfast was included - without a doubt the best breakfast we ever had! All in all would definitely recommend stopping in Rye and staying at the Whitehouse. Oh and the service was super friendly as well!

Brilliant cafe but .. we stayed here overnight and would have appreciated knowing the room was up two floors of VERY steep stairs. With two artificial knees and a heart condition I struggled. It put the onus on my 63 year old husband to struggle with the luggage. In future we would ask for a different room. It was very clean but a little too minimalist for us. I would have liked more storage than a rail with 6 coat hangers. Some drawers and shelves in the bathroom for toiletries would have been nice. OK for one night but not for longer. Having said this the cafe was excellent. One of the nicest breakfasts we have had and the cakes we took home for the family were much appreciated.

Went in for lunch… We asked the waitress if it was possible to sit in the front room as we knew a friend of ours was in the back room…. Having a meeting. We were told by the waitress “ you can have the table which is really for six people” “ But we will have to move you if six people arrive” We did sit down for a moment… then decided to leave. ( move we all thought ) we were just about to spend money on 4 x brunch and 4 x coffee Obviously don’t need the custom that badly Waitresses need better customer service skills Ended up going to The Fig Customer service skills ( second to none there ) Please please update your waitresses re this feedback ( there is a lot of good competition in Rye

Really delicious food, with good healthy choices and children’s favourites. Rather expensive though. But … a man came in with two dogs which proceeded to bark loudly and jump up on the seats. When asked to quieten them he said they’re dogs and I come in here every day. Perhaps he believes a local regular can do what he likes . We are locals and won’t sadly become regulars. There were two nice young members of staff present, but they didn’t respond.

Fab fab breakfast…. Delicious brunch with my husband on a few days away in Rye. He has the quesadilla and it was Devine. Do go!

Only popped in for coffees and cakes. These are stunning so many on offer it is difficult to make a choice. Good range of drinks available. Building is presented sympathetically, and plenty of seating in a range of different rooms

Great location and sleek modern stylish fit in an historic setting. It’s best for brunch but as a lunch alternative it was fantastic and I had the best pancakes, with bacon added, ever. Coffee was great too. Smart attentive start made it a well worth visit.

Lovely calm and cultured oasis for a relaxed breather over tea, good coffee and excellent cakes. Servers all competent and pleasant - we’ll be back!

A well-presented building from the exterior but lacking in atmosphere inside which really is a mood killer. Cakes were alright. Staff were rushed. Better coffee houses available.

Quite the best Cheese and Marmite scones ever. They alone are worth a visit to Rye. The coffee too was delicious, and it was a fun ambience.

What a delight on every level! This came recommended, and I totally see why having enjoyed brunch there 3 times in a week. Relaxed and friendly service combined with great food and coffee. Lovely to have the space to just enjoy without being rushed. So if you have to wait a few minutes for a table, trust me, it is worth the wait! A good mixture of creative dishes on the menu, along with the simplicity of good toast and marmalade. I just wish I lived closer so that I could enjoy more of the delights that I found here. Thank you!

Amazing brunches for me and 3 friends who came to visit me in Rye. The best ever! I’ve been back a lot for take away cakes etc. SO GOOD!! Service excellent and very friendly staff.

Have eaten here twice now and have been consistently impressed with the quality of the food and friendliness of the staff. The "Omni" had excellent local sausages and bacon, but I would recommend choosing either the scrambled or poached egg options unless you like crispy fried eggs. They are known for their sourdough bread which is by far the best I have had and you can buy it to take away from their bakery counter. We have not yet found anything on the menu we do not like. They are a dog friendly café and obviously love dogs themselves. As the food is so good, they can get very busy. But, if you do not have time to wait for a table, then I can also recommend the cakes and bread to from their bakery counter. Their kitchen does close at 3pm which, despite being clearly advertised, seems to have taken other reviewers by surprise. So aim to get there no later than 2:30pm if you want hot food.

This is the best cafe / bakery I have ever been to! We spent a week in Rye and went to The Whitehouse on our first day - I had Eggs Florentine, which was perfect! Then for the rest of the week, we popped in every day to pick up a scone or a muffin, which are the best I’ve ever had! The flavour of the scones and the muffins change daily. The Spinach and Cheddar scone was a firm favourite along with the Mango, Pistachio and White Chocolate Muffin.

Best Sausage Roll Ever! Let it be known that I have had a few in my time but the pork and onion one for sale this bright Sunday morning (after 2 hours on Camber Sands) was fabulous.

I visited today for some take away items before going into the cinema. I waited a while at the entrance, where there was a post saying “please wait to be seated”. The postman passed me, then another lady passed and picked up a coffee she had already ordered, so I followed her in. To the right is a bakery counter - which was full! - but you know when you’re waiting it feels forever and you’re wondering why no one’s greeting. I took a chocolate muffin, which was absolutely huge, it’s a 2 sitting kind of muffin, and a flat white. £5 something? Really good value I thought. It was a busy cafe to be fair, and the ladies serving were lovely. The young gentleman who made the coffees was very polite.

We have in the past enjoyed popping into the Whitehouse for coffee and cake. The coffee is good, cakes are delicious and you are dog friendly. On Sunday afternoon 2nd October, at 3pm we were greeted and our order taken in a courteous manner. However,...

Reading the menu the night before drew us in for breakfast the next day. Breakfast can be a bit same same, and I’m so bored with the good old full English. This place offers new stuff that’s really tasty, ample portions in a nice setting....

Came for breakfast as it was recommended by a family member. My wife had eggs Benedict which was huge and throughly enjoyed. I went for pancakes which was some of the best I’ve had and very big. Coffee I can’t moan about either but they...

Had my birthday morning brunch here and I now want to return every day!! Lovely setting, large portions, lovely staff. All vegetarian options chosen and they were amazing. Pancakes, light and fluffy, the custard mascapone and syrup was lovely in particular. The quesadilla, we subbed...

Food is absolutely to die for! So many yummy options and generous portions. Really pretty location which is dog friendly, total bonus!

Popped in here for coffee and cake. The staff were very friendly with good service. Good choice of cakes, the brownie was superb!

We were visiting Rye as a family with three adults one young child a new born baby and our dog. This was perfect to accommodate us as lovely spacious rooms and tables. The food is delicious and the staff were very helpful and friendly. We...

We (family of 4) stayed in Camber Sands for a long weekend. We ended up eating here for breakfast 2x in 3 days because it was absolutely amazing! By far the best breakfast we’ve had in England since we moved here in 2018. Absolutely fantastic...

Popped in to dodge the rain and enjoyed a tasty coffee and a treat from the well stocked fresh baked counter. Ended up buying some gorgeous looking sourdough that tastes sublime. Would recommend as a cafe or a bakery.

The three of us had lunch while on a visit to the town on a day trip. Although full, they found us a table in less than ten minutes. The staff were courteous, friendly and efficient. I had their Avocado smash - delicious, my son...

As a local this is my go-to place for wonderful sough dough breads (White, granary, wholemeal) as well as fruit loaves. The one with figs in is amazing. I also occasionally drop in for breakfast. Love their eggs benedict with quality ingredients though personally i'd...

The menu had so many good options to choose from, recommend the pancakes & fresh cake counter. Coffee also very good. Highly recommend a visit.

As regular visitors to Rye we always found it lacking decent coffee so delighted to find the Whitehouse which is new since we were last in town. Wonderful coffee & sweet treats, very reasonably priced too. Lovely restored old building with nice seating areas and...

Outstanding Well cooked and well presented brunch The sourdough is amazing. In house made raspberry jam some of the best I’ve eaten Service was great

Stopped in on Christmas Eve for a bite to eat. Found the staff very nice and prompt service. We enjoyed eggs Benedict and a sweet potato hash with halloumi. However I did find the portion size on the small side for the eggs Benedict as...

This is nice place, and the person serving us was very pleasant and helpful, but - we went for breakfast and my "hot" chocolate was cold, and my sourdough toast was cold bread on one side. There was not enough butter supplied, and the piped...

My wife and I were staying in Rye for a few days and we chose the Whitehouse in Rye for breakfast because it looked 'nice'. My goodness, were we in for a treat! My wife had the 'Avocado Smash' which looked and tasted delicious. However,...

Came here for breakfast, the food was good but a bit pricey and there were 3 dogs in the restaurant taking it in turns to bark at each other and one of them jumping up at the tables with his owner seemingly thinking this was...

Yummy yummy yummy. Great food, lovely service and cosy setting. Really great breakfast and will be back again to try the cake!

We live near to Rye and are always looking for places to eat. The Whitehouse always hits the spot. They are vege and vegan friendly and have the best coffee and cakes. Definitely worth a treat if you are visiting Rye.

Good cake/pastry - but waited 10 mins for a simple takeaway coffee…other customers who ordered after (who seemed to be friends) served first. Disappointing but was given an immediate refund. I think Knoops down the road is more of a takeaway place…

Brilliant lunch with the family. Chanced across this place on a say trip to Rye. Dog friendly and the menu looked enticing. A couple of hiccups with the orders, but rectified quickly and with charm. Halloumi hash was to die for, the eggs Benedict fantastic,...

We enjoyed a lovely breakfast but service was slow so knocking off a star. If you are visiting come early. Highly recommend the pancakes.

We visited for coffee and a cake, and what a lovely selection of cakes to choose from (the raspberry and lemon muffin was pretty good) . But once we had tried the almond croissant, there was no going back. We were not sure if it...

Lovely little place with just a few covers. Excellent customer service, actually beyond excellent especially given the current difficulties in recruiting new staff. We spoke to several staff members who were all friendly and attentive. The food was fabulous. My husband had the pimped up...

We stayed at Whitehouse for one night. The overall location was fantastic, the room was beautifully designed, the staff were welcoming, and the food is great. But the stay was let down by some basics: our bathroom had dirty brown grout, a broken shower seal,...

I ordered the Herbi, and it was really delicious, as was my Immune smoothie. I was here with my family, and we all ate different things, but everyone had only high praise for what they ate. The place itself is a bit spartan, but the...

The menu didn’t seem particularly extensive but we were delighted with our choices, top quality, perfectly cooked and friendly staff. We’d definitely go back

Rosie from the Whitehouse created our beautiful wedding cake - bottom layer was passionfruit and /mango, and top layer was raspberry and lemon. Not only was the cake stunning to look at, it was absolutely delicious and tasted like summer on a plate. Thank you...

Nice place on high street with friendly staff. The cakes and bakes were not amazing but the brunch food was excellent particularly the Turkish Eggs and special bacon bap. Avoid the avocado smash which was lacking flavour. Nice atmosphere and they do the best chai...

Enjoyed a light bite for lunch with family and dog was also welcome. Just inside on right is a take away counter if you wish to eat outside the front.

We were visiting for 1 night and the room was very comfortable but the bathroom was dated and small and would have been a challenge for a longer stay. However the breakfast was fantastic both in taste and presentation. You could have your breakfast at...

Popped by here for brunch on our final morning in Rye. Nice atmosphere inside. There was plenty of choice on the menu, we particularly liked the fancy bacon roll and Turkish eggs. We got toast for the table which was extremely overcooked but the rest...

Went in for lunch on spec and didnt regret it. Although the room we were in (with the food counter) lacked atmosphere (probably somewhat due to Covid) and ambience, the food was excellent. Our group between us had the Omni, Avocodo smash, and Fancy bacon...

Coffee was delicious and so were the Eggs benedict with smoky bacon and pulled pork (slightly on the dry side). Great flavours, filling and very well presented. Would recommend this place, especially for a lunch or a coffee & something sweet :)

Very well-organised , thriving coffee shop which sells good coffee, wonderful sandwiches & outstanding cakes at reasonable prices. The venue is centrally located, efficiently run, clean, bright and well-staffed. Look forward to trying it when we can sit inside .

We stumbled across this place in Rye and so pleased we did as we had a delicious lunch, expertly cooked and served. COVID 19 measures observed and we felt very comfortable.

Great spot for coffee (Small Batch from Hove) and baked goods (bread & muffins particularly decent) in Rye. Excellent service this past weekend on second visit this year. Well worth checking in on.