Coffee should always be a happy experience and the pavement cafés and bars of our continental cousins are something to be envied. Horsham’s coffee shops and cafés are fast developing a reputation for their cosmopolitan and eclectic vibe with street tables, lots of local produce and more personality than you can shake a stick at. For lovers of a good brew and a slice of cake, it’s a great reason to head to the town and here are just some of our favourites.
Amici Coffee Co
Amici in East Street is new and part of the Smith and Western Family. Smith and Western is, of course, owned and run by a Sussex family. This new coffee shop uses coffee from Horsham Coffee Roasters and serves up pastries, light bites and … plants (not to eat)! It’s got an exotic feel due to the foliage and a stated commitment to ethically sourced and fresh produce.
Johansson’s Café
As you arrive from the west of Horsham via the Bishopric, you come to Johansson’s Café, a Swedish café that spills out delightfully onto the square. The café is owned and run by René Fay from the small town of Orsa in Dalarna, Sweden. Fika is the name of the game here, which roughly translates as “a coffee and cake break”, but is more about a state of mind and about stopping to make time to pause, to socialise, and to refresh the mind.
The atmosphere here is calm and restorative, so start your day with a sense of zen and some Punch Rullar.
Carmela Deli
Continue into the Carfax and you’ll stumble upon Carmela Deli which is packed to the rafters with all the passion and love you’d expect from Italian owner Rossella. Oozing charisma and dripping with wonderful pastries, Rossella is bubbly, warm and welcoming and your visit to Carmela Deli will revitalise you and fill you with energy and joy.
The Carmela counter always teases and tempts the taste buds with something new every day, and Rossella’s top recommendations are the Sicilian cannoli with sweet ricotta cheese and the pistachissimo cannoli with pistachio cream! What’s not to love!
Trading Post Coffee Roasters
Relatively new and part of a larger family of Sussex coffee shops, this one is in West Street. It has a lovely warm and welcoming vibe and it serves breakfast, a whole raft of waffles and pancakes, brunch and light bites. We had a great lunch here and if you like it, you’ll also find them in Brighton, Hove, Chichester, Worthing and Lewes.
WolfPack
Formerly part of the Brod+Wolf family (Brighton), this little wolf has grown up and gone solo. You’ll find it in the Carfax with a menu bursting with goodness.
Koffie
You may remember this one as Kaya in the Park and it is the same in all but name as it is now known as Koffie. You will find it in the park and it has a bohemian and slightly opulent vibe.
Café Number 4
Next to Bills in Market Square, this little cafe is always buzzing. With seating upstairs, downstairs and outside, it’s got a cozy atmosphere and a good menu.
Of course, we can’t list all of Horsham‘s coffee shops and cafés, because there are so many to choose from. But if you’re after a little bit of café culture, Horsham is a great place to go.
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