The Seat Coffee House
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About The Seat Coffee House
On Bridge Street in Downham Market, The Seat Coffee House operates as a coffee shop, cafe and deli under one roof, seating customers in for walk-in service throughout the day. The counter pours coffee alongside cakes, and the kitchen turns out toasties, avocado toast and cinnamon toast, with cheese and chive scones among the baked options. On Sundays, the menu shifts to brunch with French toast as the morning plate. Dogs are welcome inside, so four-legged companions can settle in alongside their owners. The format suits a quick stop or a longer sit-down, with the deli side adding a layer to the usual coffee shop offer.
Good to know
- ParkingFree parking lot · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
34 dishes · mains £3–6- Espresso£2.60
- Macchiato£3.00
- Cortado£3.80
- Long Black£3.60
- Americano£3.60
- Flat White£3.80
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention coffee, gluten free cakes, cheese and chive scone and cinnamon toast.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention coffee, gluten free cakes, cheese and chive scone and cinnamon toast.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the coffee, with one calling it the best in Downham Market, and several pair it with friendly staff. Named favourites include the cheese and chive scone, cinnamon toast, avocado toast and an almond milk cappuccino. One reviewer found no greeting at the counter, a sold-out scone and little cooked food or cake choice, and left feeling unwelcome.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the coffee, with one calling it the best in Downham Market, and several pair it with friendly staff. Named favourites include the cheese and chive scone, cinnamon toast, avocado toast and an almond milk cappuccino. One reviewer found no greeting at the counter, a sold-out scone and little cooked food or cake choice, and left feeling unwelcome.
Featured reviews
- Trish Bullock
“Just popped into the Seat today. Had coffee here a couple of times, usually the girls serving in here are really friendly and on the ball. Today, a different girl, no greeting, no " be with you in a moment" etc. Just waited, waited at the counter. Finally asked what we wanted. I asked for a scone. "Just sold it"! We'd apparently have to wait for any cooked food as she "was behind" No "sorry" no niceties, she really had an air that she couldn't be bothered! Hardly anything on offer on the cooked menu ( breakfast looked best but was finished) and in terms of pastries/cakes etc. Very little choice. We told her we'd go elsewhere, she seemed very pleased! In summary: we didn't feel welcome, service poor, choice on offer, poor!”
- Andrew Pover
“First visit earlier this week..staff were attentive and friendly, coffee was very good and the cheese and chive scone was simply delicious. My friend was equally impressed with the avocado toast that he had chosen.”
- Anne & Keith Shortley
“Great place for a quick coffee.. and great coffee!”
- Randal Whitmore
“Very nice almond milk cappuccino. Great toasties. Lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff.”
- Michele Dunn
“Love this coffee house I visit most days for the coffee, the welcome I receive and the wonderful staff. I have been coming here since it opened and I love it. I have introduced friends and always bring my visitors to taste the best coffee and food and meet the fabulous people who work here.”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free parking lot
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Offerings· 1
- Organic dishes
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Coffee shops near The Seat Coffee House
- Dial House Cafe4.91300.2 mi£10–20
breakfast at the café, afternoon tea, resident cats
- Loafers Coffee Shop4.412210 mi away£1–10Outdoor seating
bacon sandwich, filtered coffee, carrot cake
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Seat Coffee HouseOutdoor seating | 4.6115 | — | £1–10 | coffee, gluten free cakes, cheese and chive scone |
| Dial House Cafe | 4.9130 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | breakfast at the café, afternoon tea, resident cats |
| Loafers Coffee ShopOutdoor seating | 4.4122 | 10 mi away | £1–10 | bacon sandwich, filtered coffee, carrot cake |
The 2 nearest coffee shops by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
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