The Cafe by the Lake — Horsham

Cafés · Horsham

The Cafe by the Lake

4.5 (680 reviews)
££ 📍 Chapel Rd, Barns Green, Horsham RH13 0PR

About The Cafe by the Lake

Tucked beside Sumners Pond on the edge of Southwater Country Park, this is the sort of accidental find that becomes a habit — water views from plenty of seating inside and out, free parking, and buggy access that doesn't involve a wrestling match. The open sandwiches are the thing to get: thick grilled sourdough, generously loaded, served as a proper meal rather than a snack, with a vegan chickpea and bhaji version and gluten-free bread available. Burgers use beef from their own farm, the chips arrive properly hot, and the cheesecake gets talked about. You order at the counter and the team brings food out; service is quick and genuinely warm with children. Nearby you can buy a £3 bag of feed for the cows, which buys you a good twenty minutes. Sunny weekends get busy, and the fish and chips is the weak link.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Yes
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Highchairs ✓ Yes
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Baby changing ✓ Likely
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Yes
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Noise level Moderate
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Booking Walk-ins welcome
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Best for All ages

Tags

#kids menu#highchairs#outdoor seating#vegan
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