Chichester Coffee-and-Cake Crawl

Chichester has a variety of coffee shops serving specialty coffee. The town is home to several independent coffee roasters and shops. This guide covers five stops in Chichester where you can find specialty coffee and cakes.

1. Cast Iron Coffee Roasters

Cast Iron Coffee Roasters roasts its own coffee in-house. The coffee shop has a La Marzocco Strada machine. Cast Iron Coffee Roasters is located just outside Chichester and has a sit-in cafe where customers can watch the roasting operation. The cafe serves its own roasted coffee with baked goods from local suppliers.

2. Common Grounds

Common Grounds serves coffee from Clifton Coffee Roasters. The independent specialty coffee shop is in the Little London area and has been trading since 2018. Common Grounds serves espresso and filter coffee, loose leaf teas and cakes, and sells beans for home brewing.

3. 17 Grams

17 Grams roasts its own coffee in-house. The cafe is on East Street and serves coffee from beans it roasts itself, alongside an all-day brunch menu. 17 Grams sells retail beans including single origins and blends.

4. Robin's Nest Coffee Shop

Robin's Nest Coffee Shop serves specialty coffee from Plot Roasting. The independent coffee shop is in Baffins Court and offers a changing menu of homemade cakes, salads and sandwiches using local produce.

5. Trading Post Coffee Roasters

Trading Post Coffee Roasters roasts its own coffee in-house. The Chichester branch is on South Street and serves its own roasted coffee and a brunch menu. Trading Post Coffee Roasters has a roof garden and sells beans and brewing kit online.

The five stops are within walking distance of each other, making it possible to visit all of them in one day. Each stop has its own unique character and offers a range of specialty coffee and cakes.

Common questions

Where is Cast Iron Coffee Roasters located?

Cast Iron Coffee Roasters is located just outside Chichester.

What type of coffee does Common Grounds serve?

Common Grounds serves coffee from Clifton Coffee Roasters.

Does Trading Post Coffee Roasters have a roof garden?

Yes, Trading Post Coffee Roasters has a roof garden.