The Gingerbread Café

Gildredge Pk, Eastbourne BN21 1HB, United Kingdom
+44 7366 992699
$$$ Cafe
(89 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

If you're looking for a delightful spot to unwind with a cup of coffee and a slice of cake, look no further than The Gingerbread Café, nestled in the charming Gildredge Park in Eastbourne. This cozy café has blossomed into a vibrant hub for both locals and visitors, providing a perfect blend of relaxation and community spirit.

As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a warm atmosphere filled with the rich aroma of freshly brewed Italian coffee. The café is well-loved not only for its beverages but also for its selection of delicious food. Customers rave about the jacket potatoes, satisfying paninis, and mouth-watering cakes, making it the ideal spot for a light lunch or afternoon treat.

Outside, the newly built decking area beckons you to soak in the sun while enjoying your refreshment. It’s not just a café; it’s an experience. Sit back with a good book, feel the warmth of the sun on your skin, and indulge in a rich cappuccino or a fragrant herbal tea. As Jamie Mongardi beautifully put it, the café offers a setting where you can truly relax and enjoy the simpler pleasures of life.

The Gingerbread Café also shines as a family-friendly destination. With a playground adjacent to the café, parents can sip their coffee while their little ones play, creating a perfect family outing—just as Gabriela Šedivá noted in her review. With a lovely view of the green park and an inviting ambience, it’s no wonder that regulars keep coming back.

Furthermore, the café is dog-friendly, allowing you to enjoy your visit with your four-legged friends. Darron Hartas shared insights about the bustling environment, filled with cheerful patrons and their pets, framing the café as a sociable place that fosters community connections.

Whether you’re grabbing a quick latte to-go or planning a leisurely afternoon with friends, The Gingerbread Café offers a little something for everyone. It’s a lovely oasis where relaxation meets delicious food, all set against the backdrop of Eastbourne’s natural beauty. Come experience it for yourself—you won't be disappointed!

Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Popular with tourists
Planning
Doesn't accept reservations
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Pets
Dogs allowed
Openings Hours

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

89 Reviews
Jamie Mongardi

24 Aug 2025

We have seen this place grow into something very special. After a few years of hard graft, I believe the owners have made this lovely cafe into a more active hub for Gildridge park. Coffee and cake this morning really topped it off for us. The sun was shining, sat on a lovely new decking area, reading the paper whilst sipping on some delicious Italian coffee. We wish you all the best and look forward to stopping by again soon, for some tasty treats soon

Helen A

29 Jul 2025

Nice place surrounded by green park. The menu is not very rich, but here you can drink excellent coffee.

Gabriela Šedivá

18 Jul 2025

Lovely Cafe in Gildredge park. We had yummy jacket potatoe, panini and cake. Nice place to have coffee. There is playground for kids next to the cafe so it is ideal for families.

Darron Hartas

29 Jun 2025

A very pleasant cafe with a lovely outlook. You can tell it's well run as it's very busy with regular customers. Great that it's dog friendly and plenty of people had dogs with them when we were last there.

Chris Glasspool

18 Jun 2025

A lovely little cafe in the park with a view of a large open green. Behind the cafe is a maze of paths to wander with a small pond and if you are lucky you might spot an albino squirrel. The cafe has seating for about 15 or so inside but plenty outside if the weather is nice. Coffee is a really good roast and the food is nice and well priced. A small limited car park nearby but there are lots of roads nearby with free parking.

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