Common Grounds — Restaurant in Chichester

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.

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A wonderful place to have a coffee and a cake.The staff are so friendly and welcoming, the cakes are just so srummy and the coffee, is so very nice. They even have bags of decaff coffee beans, they can grind them to what ever grind size you like. Number one grind in my opinion is the best, no need for coffee filters or machines, place a spoonful or so of coffee into a cup or mug, add hot water and milk if desired, the granules will settle to the bottom and there you have the perfect coffee. The decaff coffee is super delicious, it does not taste like decaff. I bought a bag for my friend, she grinds the beans herself and has told me that she at first missed proper coffee, but has now become so used to decaff. Sugarcane Decaf is the name. Oh, and the cinnamon bun... Oh my, its hard just to have the one. This wonderful little place is by what used to...

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...