I think we've visited 5 out of 6 of their cafés, sometimes for coffee and cake mid ride or walk, other times toasties with my 80 year old mum. This morning had their amazing porridge before starting a couple of walking on the South Downs Way. Can't recommend them highly enough. Their business model (great food and drinks, but also building a community) will hopefully guarantee they're around for many more years to come. P.S. I also absolutely love their cycling jerseys
Ross Langley
Beautiful coffee, their cortado was delicious. Friendly staff and everything looks clean. I will definitely make the effort to go back. Looking forward to trying their hot food too. Definitely on my recommended list.
Blue Spider
Amazing! Lush vegan pastry and toastie with an iced coffee! Lady who runs it was soooo lovely!!! Dogs enjoyed biscuit! Great having water tap outside too to fill up for cycle ride!Highly recommend!
Robert Williams
Nice place, friendly people and good coffee. Good place to stop on a cycle or a walk. Didn't realise there was more than one of them so have now visited two !!
AD W
Generous food helpings with gluten free options, in the right place on the South Downs Way. Bike spares available, which is a nice touch and like the rest of the cafe, well thought out
ObjectiveOlly
Big queue, but only one member of staff. He was friendly and working very hard, but simply couldn’t cope. We waited ages and others just gave up waiting. Would be 5 stars, but no while they’re so hopelessly understaffed.
Paul Garner
What a gem of a cafe,with beautiful views of the south downs, mostly catering for cyclists, mtb, Gravel, Road, and you'd definitely be welcome on a penny farthing! It's on the South Downs way, so there are lots of bike packers and walkers, as well as locals. It has a great vibe to it, reminded me of a ski resort mountain cafe, its special because everyone there is a walker / cyclist so you feel in good company. The owners are obviously keen cyclists and are very welcoming. The menu items are playfully renamed after famous cyclists, eg, the Chris hoy toasties, etc. There are several picnic tables outside, a bike tool station , a pump, lots of bike racks, and indoors, which is even cosier with leather couches and cafe tables. The toilets are proper toilets and very clean. The range of food is impressive, and they also sell their own brand merchandise, t shirts, cycle caps, and even coffee beans to take home, as well as supporting other local producers, with local beers and wines that you can take away. You are also likely to bump into someone you know from the cycling world as I did, so make this rest stop part of your next ride. You won't regret it!
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Hold onto your handlebars, because our cycling adventure on the South Downs took an epic turn when we stumbled upon the newest Cadence clubhouse at Flint Barn! Talk about kicking off a ride in style, with the promise of awesome coffee, snacks, and even a breakfast spread that could rival a five-star brunch if you were up for it. And trust me, we were definitely up for it!With a couple of coffees that tasted like liquid motivation and some healthy sourdough toast to fuel our morning ride, we were ready to hit the pedals. And guess who made this delicious start possible? None other than the fabulous Antonia, who combined professionalism with a welcoming warmth that had us grinning from ear to ear.Antonia didn't stop at just serving us, though. She spilled the beans on the route we were about to conquer and gave us insider intel about the sunflower field at Waltham Down. Let me tell you, those sunflowers were like something out of a fairy tale – ecstatically beautiful and practically waving us forward!As we kicked off, the atmosphere around the Cadence clubhouse was buzzing with the camaraderie of South Downs cyclists, walkers, and runners. Knowing we were all in it together made the challenge of conquering Hill Barn feel like a piece of cake (or pastry, rather).Midway through, we treated ourselves to a pit stop at the Cadence clubhouse in Upwaltham. Sarah, the coffee conjurer, brewed up some liquid gold, and her recommendations for cake and pastries were next-level genius. The cake? Out-of-this-world yummy. The pastry? A flaky, delicious dream.Although we had our own packed lunch, the spread on offer at both Cadence clubhouses looked so tempting, we were practically drooling. Nutritious and mouth-watering, it's a wonder we didn't cave in to those culinary delights.Summing it all up? Cadence served up the triple threat: fantastic coffee, delectable food, and a crew of awesome people that made the experience truly unforgettable. If you're hunting for a cycling adventure with all the trimmings, Cadence on the South Downs is your ultimate pit stop. Big thanks to Antonia, Sarah, and the whole Cadence crew for making our ride one for the books. Pedal on, adventurers!
Liesel Teversham
Great stop for hikers and cyclists on the South Downs Way.We met friends on a rainy Saturday. Good food for Carbo loading and energy, though I would've loved the toastie on brown or whole wheat (therefore 4 *). Friendly staff, ample toilets.Blankets available for when it's cold.
karl-lewis Welbourne
Stopped off here whilst doing the southdowns. Felt as though I walked into the most miserable place in the world. The person serving didn't really want to serve anyone, just wanted to sit with his girlfriend in the corner eating toasties and moaning. Wouldn't even bring the food to the table I was sat at even though he was coming round to sit down anyway. He also clattered every pot and pan as loud as he could within sight adding to an already unpleasant atmosphere. Food was good. My advice would be to buy your supplies and leave as soon as possible. Staff are as social as lizards.
I only had a coffee to stay out of the rain on this occasion. I've used the Duncton cafe, also part of this chain of South Downs cafes. Great venue.
Jeremy Wright
Been cycling for 6 hours on our chinstraps and out of nowhere an oasis appears. Lovely staff with a can do attitude. My brother and I were treated royally. We met many nice there and definitely will return. Thanks again for your help.
Gareth Lewis
Cadence Cycle Club Cafe was fantastic!! A great little stop 1/3rd into the SDW from Winchester, right on the trackside, you can’t miss it, and don’t need to detour.The lady serving was so welcoming and helpful, lots of food options and different toasties which were top notch, lovely coffee and lots of snacks too. Thank you for refuelling us on SDW in a day adventure! Highly recommend the CCC.Vegetarian options: Vegan options availableWheelchair accessibility: Ramped entranceDietary restrictions: Items clearly marked
Lorraine W
Very friendly lady serving a good selection of casual eats and coffee - outdoor tables - parasols could have been useful this weather but all in all good for what it is.
Stephen Carpenter
Proper cycling and walking focussed cafe. Great food, friendly staff who fill your water bottles, lovely coffee and finally clean toilets
I think we've visited 5 out of 6 of their cafés, sometimes for coffee and cake mid ride or walk, other times toasties with my 80 year old mum. This morning had their amazing porridge before starting a couple of walking on the South Downs Way. Can't recommend them highly enough. Their business model (great food and drinks, but also building a community) will hopefully guarantee they're around for many more years to come. P.S. I also absolutely love their cycling jerseys
Beautiful coffee, their cortado was delicious. Friendly staff and everything looks clean. I will definitely make the effort to go back. Looking forward to trying their hot food too. Definitely on my recommended list.
Amazing! Lush vegan pastry and toastie with an iced coffee! Lady who runs it was soooo lovely!!! Dogs enjoyed biscuit! Great having water tap outside too to fill up for cycle ride!Highly recommend!
Nice place, friendly people and good coffee. Good place to stop on a cycle or a walk. Didn't realise there was more than one of them so have now visited two !!
Generous food helpings with gluten free options, in the right place on the South Downs Way. Bike spares available, which is a nice touch and like the rest of the cafe, well thought out
Big queue, but only one member of staff. He was friendly and working very hard, but simply couldn’t cope. We waited ages and others just gave up waiting. Would be 5 stars, but no while they’re so hopelessly understaffed.
What a gem of a cafe,with beautiful views of the south downs, mostly catering for cyclists, mtb, Gravel, Road, and you'd definitely be welcome on a penny farthing! It's on the South Downs way, so there are lots of bike packers and walkers, as well as locals. It has a great vibe to it, reminded me of a ski resort mountain cafe, its special because everyone there is a walker / cyclist so you feel in good company. The owners are obviously keen cyclists and are very welcoming. The menu items are playfully renamed after famous cyclists, eg, the Chris hoy toasties, etc. There are several picnic tables outside, a bike tool station , a pump, lots of bike racks, and indoors, which is even cosier with leather couches and cafe tables. The toilets are proper toilets and very clean. The range of food is impressive, and they also sell their own brand merchandise, t shirts, cycle caps, and even coffee beans to take home, as well as supporting other local producers, with local beers and wines that you can take away. You are also likely to bump into someone you know from the cycling world as I did, so make this rest stop part of your next ride. You won't regret it!
Hold onto your handlebars, because our cycling adventure on the South Downs took an epic turn when we stumbled upon the newest Cadence clubhouse at Flint Barn! Talk about kicking off a ride in style, with the promise of awesome coffee, snacks, and even a breakfast spread that could rival a five-star brunch if you were up for it. And trust me, we were definitely up for it!With a couple of coffees that tasted like liquid motivation and some healthy sourdough toast to fuel our morning ride, we were ready to hit the pedals. And guess who made this delicious start possible? None other than the fabulous Antonia, who combined professionalism with a welcoming warmth that had us grinning from ear to ear.Antonia didn't stop at just serving us, though. She spilled the beans on the route we were about to conquer and gave us insider intel about the sunflower field at Waltham Down. Let me tell you, those sunflowers were like something out of a fairy tale – ecstatically beautiful and practically waving us forward!As we kicked off, the atmosphere around the Cadence clubhouse was buzzing with the camaraderie of South Downs cyclists, walkers, and runners. Knowing we were all in it together made the challenge of conquering Hill Barn feel like a piece of cake (or pastry, rather).Midway through, we treated ourselves to a pit stop at the Cadence clubhouse in Upwaltham. Sarah, the coffee conjurer, brewed up some liquid gold, and her recommendations for cake and pastries were next-level genius. The cake? Out-of-this-world yummy. The pastry? A flaky, delicious dream.Although we had our own packed lunch, the spread on offer at both Cadence clubhouses looked so tempting, we were practically drooling. Nutritious and mouth-watering, it's a wonder we didn't cave in to those culinary delights.Summing it all up? Cadence served up the triple threat: fantastic coffee, delectable food, and a crew of awesome people that made the experience truly unforgettable. If you're hunting for a cycling adventure with all the trimmings, Cadence on the South Downs is your ultimate pit stop. Big thanks to Antonia, Sarah, and the whole Cadence crew for making our ride one for the books. Pedal on, adventurers!
Great stop for hikers and cyclists on the South Downs Way.We met friends on a rainy Saturday. Good food for Carbo loading and energy, though I would've loved the toastie on brown or whole wheat (therefore 4 *). Friendly staff, ample toilets.Blankets available for when it's cold.
Stopped off here whilst doing the southdowns. Felt as though I walked into the most miserable place in the world. The person serving didn't really want to serve anyone, just wanted to sit with his girlfriend in the corner eating toasties and moaning. Wouldn't even bring the food to the table I was sat at even though he was coming round to sit down anyway. He also clattered every pot and pan as loud as he could within sight adding to an already unpleasant atmosphere. Food was good. My advice would be to buy your supplies and leave as soon as possible. Staff are as social as lizards.
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I only had a coffee to stay out of the rain on this occasion. I've used the Duncton cafe, also part of this chain of South Downs cafes. Great venue.
Been cycling for 6 hours on our chinstraps and out of nowhere an oasis appears. Lovely staff with a can do attitude. My brother and I were treated royally. We met many nice there and definitely will return. Thanks again for your help.
Cadence Cycle Club Cafe was fantastic!! A great little stop 1/3rd into the SDW from Winchester, right on the trackside, you can’t miss it, and don’t need to detour.The lady serving was so welcoming and helpful, lots of food options and different toasties which were top notch, lovely coffee and lots of snacks too. Thank you for refuelling us on SDW in a day adventure! Highly recommend the CCC.Vegetarian options: Vegan options availableWheelchair accessibility: Ramped entranceDietary restrictions: Items clearly marked
Very friendly lady serving a good selection of casual eats and coffee - outdoor tables - parasols could have been useful this weather but all in all good for what it is.
Proper cycling and walking focussed cafe. Great food, friendly staff who fill your water bottles, lovely coffee and finally clean toilets