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Best Cafes in Chichester

Best Cafes in Chichester

The best cafes in Chichester, handpicked by OurLocals.

8 places·Updated June 2026

Chichester's café scene punches well above its weight, blending independent charm with the city's unhurried, historic character. Whether you're after a post-cathedral flat white or a lazy weekend brunch, this curated guide highlights the best spots locals actually love.

The Crate Bosham
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The Crate Bosham

££

Specialty coffee shop near Chichester. Worth the short trip.

The Buttery At The Crypt Cafe/ Tearoom
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The Buttery At The Crypt Cafe/ Tearoom

££

Tearoom in the cathedral crypt. Remarkable setting, homemade food.

Charlie Harpers
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Charlie Harpers

££

Chichester cafe with loyal regulars and consistently good coffee and food.

Common Grounds
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Common Grounds

££

Chichester specialty cafe. Welcoming, knowledgeable and genuinely good.

Crispins Café Chichester
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Crispins Café Chichester

££

A Chichester institution. Honest food, good coffee, immediately welcoming.

Fenwicks Cafe
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Fenwicks Cafe

££

Department store cafe with reliable coffee and freshly made food.

Trading Post Coffee - Chichester
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Trading Post Coffee - Chichester

££

Chichester specialty coffee destination. Rotating single-origins, serious quality.

Cast Iron Coffee Roasters
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Cast Iron Coffee Roasters

££

Chichester's in-house coffee roaster. Exceptional quality from bean to cup.

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