At Waterside Cafe, nestled along Mill Road in picturesque Arundel, we celebrate the art of casual dining with a scenic backdrop. Our cafe welcomes everyone; it's family-friendly and fully accessible, ensuring comfort for all guests. Known for our delightful breakfast and lunch offerings, we take pride in our diverse menu, which includes mouthwatering vegan and vegetarian options. Our signature dishes, like the large fish finger sandwiches and decadent cheesy chips, are favorites among locals and visitors alike. Complement your meal with our extensive selection of teas and refreshing drinks while enjoying live music in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Join us for a memorable dining experience!
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Has outdoor seating
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
No delivery
Highlights
Has great tea selection
Has live music
Has live performances
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves spirits
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
Has bar on site
Has gender-neutral toilets
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Paid parking lot
Plenty of parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
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Reviews For Waterside Cafe
Joy D
Apr 10,2025
Gluten free homemade scone ( best I have had in UK).Great coffee tooLovely sitting by the river
Hannah Morley
Apr 3,2025
One of our favourite places to sit and watch the river go by. Delicious food with a view. What’s not to like? Try the fish finger sandwiches!!!
Ellie Jones
Mar 20,2025
Lovely little cafe to stop and have lunch before or after a visit to Arundel Castle.Huge scone really tasty and great value for money, and other half enjoyed a fish finger sandwich, huge fishfingers and really nice bread. Slightly disappointed if they didn't have any lemonade to go with a gin but opted for a small wine instead. Really relaxed atmosphere and you can even rent a motorboat if you so wish!
Chris Mason
Feb 23,2025
Beautiful spot for a bit of brunch, attentive and friendly staff, comfortable seating and an amazing view..I had dirty fries with BBQ pulled pork and cheese and it was amazing.My wife enjoyed a cream tea with a tasty gluten free scone.Recommended..
Mike Day
Feb 13,2025
No problem parking with Mill Road car park immediately at the entrance with masses of space. Pay and display.Cafe very easy to spot due to the expansive painted sign and mural on the exterior park facing wall.Single door entrance with signage directing diners to take a seat and be waited on. To the left is a small narrowing area alongside the river bank. To the right is a much larger area fitted out with sofas, comfy and rattan chairs all under cover. There are also tables and chairs lining the riverbank. There is a single toilet cubicle at the end of the covered area.More seating is available in open air closer to a small stage area. A three piece band was playing on the day of our visit.Service was quickly provided as there were ample staff in attending. Drinks and meals arrived promptly. An extremely worthwhile stop with a unique view. Loved it.
Kathryn Williams
Feb 12,2025
Excellent food and great service. Friendly staff. Beautiful view and great price for all 4 of us. We had 4 meals for less than 40 which I found great value. Beautiful view.
Andy P
Jan 21,2025
Nice location by the river. Plenty of outdoor seating most of which has some form of cover such as umbrellas. It was mildly busy but the service was efficient. Covid measures were comprehensive including the laminated menus being cleaned before each use. I had the fish finger sandwich. The fish fingers were larger than usual and properly cooked. I had a flat white coffee which was ok but if coffee is important to you, I'd get one elsewhere. Overall, very pleased with the lunch, the service and the location.
James Browning
Jan 8,2025
I have been coming here for years, whenever I find myself in Arundel for a dog walk. They do amazing large fish finger sandwiches, and their cheesy chips are unmatched! Reasonable prices for Arundel, and of course the location beats any of the more expensive cafes and restaurants in town. Very friendly owner and staff too - don't pay attention to any of the negative reviews! This is just good honest food (big portions) at reasonable prices, with a tranquil setting. My dog is always warmly welcomed too. Fully recommend!
Reviews For Waterside Cafe