Common Grounds - Chichester

Seán Ward

This is the best coffee shop in Chichester. Hands down. We’ve been coming to Common Grounds for a few years now, and it is exceptional. Everyone who works here (owners and barista extraordinaries) are kind, friendly, welcoming and really care about what you experience as a customer and the quality of the coffee. Why go anywhere else when you can get incredible coffee, homemade cakes and support local business owners? We love Common Grounds and the whole team - every visit makes us smile.

Jakub Bors

Best cafe in Chichester, hands down! This little gem is tucked away in the heart of the historic city center and, in my opinion, it's the best cafe in town. The coffee is always excellent, there's a fantastic selection of delicious pastries available all day, and the staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. The only downside is that it's not open later in the afternoon. ?

Andrew Dodd

Although nice, my flat white was OK at best. But I loved their vibe and style.
Cinnamon bun was again, alright. The Brought in bakery kind, not the home baked kind. 4 stars, not 5

Ash Martin

Lovely coffee shop! The coffee here is truly exceptional. You can tell the baristas take great pride in their craft, as each cup is made with care and precision. Whether you’re into a classic espresso or something more adventurous, the menu offers a great variety, and each drink is perfectly balanced.

The ambiance of the shop adds to the experience; it’s warm and inviting. The staff are friendly and attentive, creating a welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home.

It’s the kind of place where you can meet a friend for a chat or settle in with a good book, knowing you’ll have a quality drink in hand. Highly recommended for anyone who appreciates great coffee in a relaxed environment.

Charles Hayes

My wife Amy and I have been coming to Common Grounds for quite a few years now. We've brought friends, family and colleagues there and rave about the place to anybody who cares to listen. Shamefully however, we'd neglected to leave a review until now, perhaps subconsciously trying to keep Common Grounds for ourselves.

Anybody who visits will tell you that Ben brews the best coffee in town (and much further afield for that matter). He buys great, freshly roasted speciality coffee and regularly rotates single origin filter and guest espresso coffees to keep things interesting. Ben clearly cares a great deal about making his guests great coffee; from the grind, to the water filtration, to the puck prep, to the presentation. You will notice this attention to detail in the finished product.

Sarah's expansive and ever-changing selection of handmade bakes are the best you'll find. So much so that we asked her to bake our wedding cake. We're lucky she agreed, as we wouldn't have anybody else do it. The resultant lemon, white chocolate and elderflower cake was met with universal adulation. I'm still fielding questions about its origin several weeks later.

Best of all are the people; Ben, Sarah and their team are always kind, thoughtful and attentive. Their hospitality is peerless.

In sum, Common Grounds is probably as close to the perfect coffee shop as is possible to achieve.

Thank you for being part of our big day and thank you for keeping us caffeinated and fed over the years.

Never change.

Charles and Amy

Rick Matthews

This is by far the nicest coffee and cheese scones I've ever tasted.
The place is a little small but they make up for it with the service and perfect staff.
This place has incredible coffee, lovely snacks and it attracts decent polite customers.
Absolutely love it

Rob Robertson

Definitely the best coffee (Clifton Coffee) in Chichester in a small independent coffee shop just off Little London. Home baked and shipped in cakes - my favourite is the cheese scones.
A steady stream of office workers show they are building a reputation for take out coffee too.
Friendly owners.

C L

Faultless. Great coffee and pastries set in quiet - just off the high street - setting. Looking foward to going back soon.