Tom the chef and the Waitress Rosy were both integral to help create a fantastic 40th birthday celebration, with the cafe providing a intimate private space for a laid back atmosphere amongst celebrating friends. It felt very special having the cafe to ourselves on a Saturday night and the food was also a big part of the enjoyment - Tom curating a delicious seasonal menu with minimal input (he was very laid back with the email comms. but delivered superbly) and professionally announcing each dish which was presented to a fancy, high-end restaurant quality. All the guests were raving about how nice it was and more importantly, my wife admitted she could not have planned a better evening herself to celebrate a big birthday. Well worth the expense as an excellent, intimate private dining experience. Many thanks Tom and the excellent Rosy!
Ricky White
Visited Tom's Food for the first time in several months this past weekend (Feb 24) and the experience was as good as ever!Had Tom's signature Cinammon Buns which were exceptional. Pastrami Bagel and a couple of coffee's. The flat white and latte's were even better then the last time we were here! I could've had the entire experience all over again immediately it was so delicious!Don't know when the next visit will be, but really looking forward to it!Oh and - the front of house crew are as welcoming and friendly as ever. Just really nice people that work here. This team deserves all the success.
Kevin Jordan
Typical village coffee shop. Nice interior, staff polite. Reasonable collection of pastries and cake.
Terry B
Lovely village cafe, very good food, nice coffee, Brighton’s Real Patisserie pastries (and bread in your sandwiches and food), young charming service and a slightly old school vibe. Excellent.
OnAir08924687665
Had the soup of the day - butternut squash- very tasty and decent portion size. Will definitely recommend for a lunch time snack.
Rachel Metcalfe
Incredible food great coffee family
Vincenzo J Iaciofano
Great variety of food for all and for me. The latte was good, the pastry was good too. Staff service was excellent.
Jill H
After changing our mind about going to the pantry across the road we went here instead for food and oh my goodness this place is a gem! Food is amazing friendly staff we will be going here now when in the area absolutely fantastic
Shaun Thompson
Quirky café with good food options and friendly staff. Recommended.
Elli Panagopoulos
We had an excellent brunch at Tom's with friendly service and delicious treats. The atmosphere was just what we were looking for - cosy, family friendly and welcoming. It seem like a home away from home for locals and we can see why :) This was our first, but definitely not the last trip there.
Not bad at all....worth a visit if only for the citrus smoothie AND ginger cake!Excellent thanks. I'll be back.
Felix whereareyou
The resturant had been booked for a private function, the food was exceptional and Tom was delightful, explaining every course.
Philip Jones
Was okay, felt like this coffee shop has grand ideas but can't quite pull it off. There was reserved tables and hardly anyone in. Floor was really grubby, old food doghair and the tables sticky and just not clean, had a dog begging for food by putting it's head on my knee which I think belonged to the owner. When will people learn that not everyone likes dogs around them where food is being served, I really wanted lunch but put me off. Remove the begging dog, Give the place a good clean and paint the walls and I'd come back. Had all the bones of a nice shop but fall flat on its face with the execution. I have to say the food all looked great (shame I was put off trying it by the dog and tables) and the coffee was lovely, I mean it was really good!
T1128PXomarm
Menu is limited and some items like the veggie bagel are written on a board but not pointed out by staff, so it’s a good thing I saw it as that’s what I ordered. The bagel was delicious and the cappuccino was excellent. The service was just Ok and the whole experience could be a lot better. Upon entering at lunchtime I walked to the counter and asked for the menu. Scanned the counter and asked about the salads that are all over Instagram and told they only do them in summer. I had to ask if there were seats at the back (the tables were taken in the front) and if I could sit down despite saying I wanted to eat in when asking for the menu. It took 20 minutes for the bagel to arrive. It is a little cramped inside. I banged my head when walking through to the front of the restaurant to pay. There should be a “mind your head” sign above the doorway in the back room. With hindsight I should have sat at the window bar looking out the front. I imagine all the customers are locals who know the staff and are familiar with the offering, seating, ordering etc but as someone from outside the village visiting for the first time it wasn’t particularly welcoming if I’m honest. Lucky to get parking on the high street. Food and coffee were very good as I said.
my_spirit_always
Really lovely small independent cafe with a small but appealing menu. Food was excellent so tasty and beautifully presented - they we eat with our eyes first and this was certainly the case. Fab service too - can't fault it and will be back
Tom the chef and the Waitress Rosy were both integral to help create a fantastic 40th birthday celebration, with the cafe providing a intimate private space for a laid back atmosphere amongst celebrating friends. It felt very special having the cafe to ourselves on a Saturday night and the food was also a big part of the enjoyment - Tom curating a delicious seasonal menu with minimal input (he was very laid back with the email comms. but delivered superbly) and professionally announcing each dish which was presented to a fancy, high-end restaurant quality. All the guests were raving about how nice it was and more importantly, my wife admitted she could not have planned a better evening herself to celebrate a big birthday. Well worth the expense as an excellent, intimate private dining experience. Many thanks Tom and the excellent Rosy!
Visited Tom's Food for the first time in several months this past weekend (Feb 24) and the experience was as good as ever!Had Tom's signature Cinammon Buns which were exceptional. Pastrami Bagel and a couple of coffee's. The flat white and latte's were even better then the last time we were here! I could've had the entire experience all over again immediately it was so delicious!Don't know when the next visit will be, but really looking forward to it!Oh and - the front of house crew are as welcoming and friendly as ever. Just really nice people that work here. This team deserves all the success.
Typical village coffee shop. Nice interior, staff polite. Reasonable collection of pastries and cake.
Lovely village cafe, very good food, nice coffee, Brighton’s Real Patisserie pastries (and bread in your sandwiches and food), young charming service and a slightly old school vibe. Excellent.
Had the soup of the day - butternut squash- very tasty and decent portion size. Will definitely recommend for a lunch time snack.
Incredible food great coffee family
Great variety of food for all and for me. The latte was good, the pastry was good too. Staff service was excellent.
After changing our mind about going to the pantry across the road we went here instead for food and oh my goodness this place is a gem! Food is amazing friendly staff we will be going here now when in the area absolutely fantastic
Quirky café with good food options and friendly staff. Recommended.
We had an excellent brunch at Tom's with friendly service and delicious treats. The atmosphere was just what we were looking for - cosy, family friendly and welcoming. It seem like a home away from home for locals and we can see why :) This was our first, but definitely not the last trip there.
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Not bad at all....worth a visit if only for the citrus smoothie AND ginger cake!Excellent thanks. I'll be back.
The resturant had been booked for a private function, the food was exceptional and Tom was delightful, explaining every course.
Was okay, felt like this coffee shop has grand ideas but can't quite pull it off. There was reserved tables and hardly anyone in. Floor was really grubby, old food doghair and the tables sticky and just not clean, had a dog begging for food by putting it's head on my knee which I think belonged to the owner. When will people learn that not everyone likes dogs around them where food is being served, I really wanted lunch but put me off. Remove the begging dog, Give the place a good clean and paint the walls and I'd come back. Had all the bones of a nice shop but fall flat on its face with the execution. I have to say the food all looked great (shame I was put off trying it by the dog and tables) and the coffee was lovely, I mean it was really good!
Menu is limited and some items like the veggie bagel are written on a board but not pointed out by staff, so it’s a good thing I saw it as that’s what I ordered. The bagel was delicious and the cappuccino was excellent. The service was just Ok and the whole experience could be a lot better. Upon entering at lunchtime I walked to the counter and asked for the menu. Scanned the counter and asked about the salads that are all over Instagram and told they only do them in summer. I had to ask if there were seats at the back (the tables were taken in the front) and if I could sit down despite saying I wanted to eat in when asking for the menu. It took 20 minutes for the bagel to arrive. It is a little cramped inside. I banged my head when walking through to the front of the restaurant to pay. There should be a “mind your head” sign above the doorway in the back room. With hindsight I should have sat at the window bar looking out the front. I imagine all the customers are locals who know the staff and are familiar with the offering, seating, ordering etc but as someone from outside the village visiting for the first time it wasn’t particularly welcoming if I’m honest. Lucky to get parking on the high street. Food and coffee were very good as I said.
Really lovely small independent cafe with a small but appealing menu. Food was excellent so tasty and beautifully presented - they we eat with our eyes first and this was certainly the case. Fab service too - can't fault it and will be back