The Crate Bosham — Restaurant in Chichester

First time here so wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Well what an eye opener! Sat in a shack in a field with rusting corrugated roofing with overhead 1 bar heating from the 1960s. The toilets albeit perfectly functional reminded me of a Boy Scouts Field Loo, even the sinks to wash your hands were improvised horse troughs. The whole ambience was/is totally unique, I was totally taken with the place, absolutely fascinated, such a wonderful experience. Now to the food, there was 6 of us including 2 kids. We all had variations of breakfast food stuffs. The kids are well catered for with smaller cooked breakfast portions or fruits, Nutella, cereal etc. Us adults all had a cooked breakfast in various guises as you can basically build your own item(s) stack in a sarnie, bagel, baguette, wrap, panini, bap, roll, etc you get the picture. I had what I can only describe as the best breakfast baguette ever!! A large fresher than fresh baguette full with Treagust sausages, really thick cut back bacon rashers and a fried egg, it was cooked to perfection and was extremely high quality produce and truly very satisfying. We all had hot coffees and the kids had smoothies. The only drawback was the Coffees could have been hotter especially the latte’s. All in all I loved the place and the food is delightful at sensible prices; £60 for 6 breakies and drinks. I will be back. Oh sorry! the staff are wonderful and very...

We were really excited to go and try the crate however we were really disappointed with our experience. The staff were very friendly but the food and drinks we ordered were unfortunately quite disgusting. We ordered a pear and mango smoothie which just tasted like flavoured water - there can’t have been any fruit in it. We also ordered an açai smoothie bowl - when we collected it at the counter the barista apologised that it was melted - I didn’t understand what she meant until I sat down and opened it and saw it was, like the other smoothie, all water and no fruit. Quite disgusting honestly! we had also ordered a coronation chicken baguette and a sausage and avocado bap - coronation chicken was good but the baguette was so hard it was almost inedible, bap and sausage was okay but the sandwich ch was dry and avocado was completely unseasoned. So overall, like I said, a really disappointing meal. Especially when we had waited over 20 minutes for it!

It’s a shame because the space is gorgeous and the staff are lovely.

We got the impression it’s the type of place to go just for a coffee and one of the cakes / snacks that are prepared by local bakeries.

I would not recommend eating any...

Simply splendid!

If comfort had a postcode, it would undoubtedly drop a pin at The Crate Bosham. This gem of a coffee spot effortlessly blends quality, atmosphere, and flavour, making every visit feel like a well-earned indulgence.

The Cajun chicken bagel was a masterclass in balance, the perfect hit of spice mellowed by creamy smashed avocado, with onions and peppers adding just the right amount of bite. Every bite was packed with bold, fresh flavours, proving that bagels aren’t just for breakfast; they’re for moments of pure satisfaction.

Then came the sweet waffles, and let’s just say, they didn’t disappoint. Light, fluffy, and indulgent without being cloying, the kind of treat that makes you pause mid-bite just to appreciate it properly.

To wash it all down, I ordered a classic breakfast tea for comfort and a fragrant Earl Grey for that extra touch of sophistication. Whether you’re after a pick-me-up or a moment to unwind, The Crate Bosham has got it covered.

Expect to leave feeling well-fed, well-caffeinated, and slightly smug for finding such a cracking spot. Highly recommended!

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