Hello and welcome

The Wildflower Cafe is an independent cafe nestled in the old cattle yard at Saddlescombe Farm, which is a National Trust site on the South Downs Way, with great circular walks from the cafe offering stunning views in every direction. We serve a range of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes prepared daily in our kitchen using fresh, seasonal, and when possible, local ingredients. Our food is best described as food for the soul. Come and enjoy this unique and historical setting, and treat yourself to our savoury dishes, homemade cakes and choice of hot and cold drinks. Dogs are of course very welcome.

Please note that whilst we do not have any customer parking at the cafe, there is a free car park across the road from the farm entrance. Alternatively there is pay and display parking at Devil’s Dyke, which is only a 10 minute walk away, and free to National Trust members.

Our Menus

HOT & COLD DRINKS – Served 9:30am to 4:00pm:

We serve barista made coffees, hot chocolate, chai and turmeric lattes, mocha, juice cartons, still and sparkling water, cold cans, and a wide selection of teas and infusions.
Our hot drinks are served in compostable cups made from plants, collected for composting every week.

BREAKFASTS – Served 9:30am to 11:45am:

Smashed avocado served with roasted tomatoes, toasted seeds and a herby drizzle on spinach toast (VG/GF) – £8.50
Turkish eggs – this is poached eggs topped with Greek yogurt, smoked sundried tomato drizzle on spinach toast (GF) – £9.00
Poached eggs on hummus, topped with sweet chili sauce on spinach toast (GF) – £8.50
Poached eggs served with roasted tomatoes, toasted seeds and a herby drizzle on spinach toast (GF) – £8.50
Peanut butter with sliced banana, toasted seeds and maple syrup on sourdough toast (VG/GF) – £5.50
Homemade granola, fruit and coconut yogurt (VG/GF) – £7.50

Our vegan, gluten-free spinach bread is the creation of our owner and chef Rachael, and is usually available to buy by the loaf.

LUNCHES – Served 12:00pm to 3:00pm:

Our heart warming soups are homemade from fresh ingredients, and served with spinach toast. We have a soup on our menu every day, and here are a few of our favourites:

Beetroot and ginger (VG/GF) – £8.00
Cannellini bean, spinach, herb and lemon (VG/GF) – £8.00
Cream of cashew and tomato (VG/GF) – £8.00

Our soul soothing stews are homemade from fresh ingredients, and served with brown rice. We have a stew on our menu every day, and here are a few of our favorites:

African spiced sweet potato, chickpea, peanut and smoked paprika (VG/GF) – £12.00
Indian spiced cauliflower, butternut squash, fresh ginger, coriander and red lentils (VG/GF) – £12.00
Tarka Dhal served with rice and poppadoms or chapati (VG/GF) – £12.00

Welsh rarebit on soughdough toast, coleslaw and side salad – served daily (GF option) – £12.00

The following dishes are usually available throughout the spring and summer months:

Homemade cumin wraps, made from chickpea flour, herbs and spices, served with a choice of fillings (falafel, halloumi or hummus), and roasted vegetables and a side salad (VG options/GF) – £11.75
Salad bowls served with a choice of fillings (falafel, halloumi or hummus), and roasted vegetables and tabule (VG options/GF) – £13.00
Cannellini bean mash on spinach toast, served with roasted tomatoes, herby green drizzle and side salad (VG/GF) – £11.00

We also have:

Vegan vegetable samosas served with our own homemade chilli chutney – £3.50
Fresh juice of the day – £4.50

CAKES – Served 9:30am to 4:00pm:

Orange & Almond
Chocolate & Beetroot Fudge
Lemon Polenta
Hummingbird
Coconut
Spiced Apple
Raw Banana, Cashew & Chocolate Cheesecake
Lemon Drizzle
Gingerbread
Tiffin
Flapjack

Our cakes are freshly baked at the cafe, with vegan, gluten-free, raw, and dairy free options.
Prices from £3.25

Please note that our menu is subject to availability and some items are only available seasonally.
VG = Vegan / GF = Gluten-free

Opening Times

We open as usual on bank holiday Mondays – 9:30am to 4pm

Our Reviews

4.8

Based on 204 reviews

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Daniel Evans

13:48 25 Aug 25

Cute little cafe with rustic countryside decor

David Holmes

13:35 22 Aug 25

Beautiful place, in an historic farm. Friendly staff and absolutely delicious vegan options. Slightly nightmarish parking/access.

JC H (Paris)

05:49 10 Aug 25

Loveliest place on earth. Great dishes.

misslottie90

15:45 03 Aug 25

Lovely hidden gem, superb coffee and the food was very tasty and pretty. Rustic charming place.

Rachel Metcalfe

15:05 23 Jul 25

It was our first time here,, so sweet, quaint, quiet, and delicious wholefood menu!
Being Vegan and vegetarian, it's really important to be able to eat from somewhere like this. The food was incredibly tasty, great coffee, husband had a delicious carrot cake, and there were dog treats for our dog.
The surroundings were beautiful.
We will definitely be going back!

Jeff Hilliard

13:46 02 Jul 25

The highlight of this section of the SDW. Beautifully presented and delicious soul food.

Ben Silva

11:16 25 Jun 25

Fantastic cafe with seemingly everything homemade and tasty. Makes a welcome change from a lot of museum/visitor cafes which only sell packaged stuff. Definitely recommend - probably the best stop on this stage of SDW.

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