Cafes, farm shops and tea rooms

With a busy day of exploring ahead, taking a welcome break for some refreshments and a much needed rest is all part of the fun. Whether you’re looking to kick-start your day with a coffee or you’re stopping for a slice of homemade cake after a long walk, there are plenty of places in West Sussex to relax and recharge. From traditional tearooms in quaint villages to vibrant beachside hangouts, West Sussex boasts an outstanding array of cafes and tearooms for you to choose from.

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The front of Crates Local Produce

Crates Local Produce

Crates Local serves amazing coffee from Horsham Coffee Roast...
Amberley Castle Hotel, main gate and gardens

Afternoon tea at Amberley Castle

Enjoy a home-made afternoon tea of finger sandwiches, fruit ...
The outside of the Beach House bar cafe

The Beach House

A family friendly beach front bar serving home cooked meals ...
Cjs Cafe with tables set up for a birthday party

CJ’s Cafe

CJ's are a family run cafe offering something a little bit d...
The front of The Bookshop in East Grinstead

The Bookshop

The Bookshop is a quintessential English book shop that feat...
The outside of The Village Shop and Tea Room

The Village Shop and Tea Room

The ideal spot to stop and replenish. On offer are a fabulou...
Delicious cakes on display at Truffles Bakery

Truffles Bakery

Truffles bakery is British baking at its best! Having been l...
Smiling staff member from Edge by the Sea independent coffee shop infront of green and yellow beach huts in Littlehampton, Sussex

Edge by the Sea

Edge by the Sea is an independent coffee shop and takeaway o...
East Beach metal sculpture against the blue sea

East Beach Cafe

Great food, great architecture and a great location. Right o...
Internal view of Christina's tea room and gift shop

Christina’s tea room and gift shop

Christina’s afternoon tea room and gift shop serves a trad...
Billys on the beach interior view of diners enjoying lunch

Billy’s on the Beach

Billy's on the Beach is a fun bustling seaside café offerin...
A table at the Edge Café at Edgcumbes Roastery

The Edge Café at Edgcumbes Coffee Roasters

Located down a country lane in Arundel, the Edge Café at Ed...
Goodwood House afternoon tea

Goodwood House

What could be more enjoyable than the ritual of afternoon te...

Quarry Café

The café at the Aldingbourne Country Centre is a great plac...
Billy's on the road English fry up on a table with newspaper and coffee

Billy’s on the Road

Billy's on the Road serves fresh and speedy home cooked meal...
Fitzcane's cafe outside

Fitzcane’s

Fitzcane's is a lively and welcoming café situated opposite...

Take a break

If you’re looking for a traditional afternoon tea, historic Amberley Castle and secluded Ockenden Manor Hotel and Spa provide a perfect place to sit back and enjoy. Or, if you want to feel the sand beneath your toes while you enjoy a scone or two, visit the award-winning East Beach Café in Littlehampton. Many of our cafes specialise in home grown local produce to give you an authentic taste of West Sussex.

Cappuccino cake displayed in shop
Tea room in West Sussex

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