Sean D.
Yelp
Located in the picturesque town of Rye, near Hastings you'll find the hidden treasure that is Haydens coffee shop. Rye is quintessentially English and very popular with locals and tourists alike for its timeless look, surrounded by rolling hills and scenic views.
I frequent the area about once a month and no visit is complete with a visit to Haydens. At the end of the high street, it has a prime location for people to pop in for a coffee and a snack in between their tour of the town but they also have great options in their breakfast and lunch menus.
I, myself, always have to have at least one meal here with either a bacon sandwich made with locally raised pork, or a plate of their amazing pancakes, with a lot of times both of them since I have trouble deciding!
As well as locally sourced meats and produce, everything else on the menu is home-made and hand cut, which shows in the quality and attention to detail of the food on offer. Gluten-free, vegetarian and most other food intolerances are catered for.
There is an area at the front that feels cosy like your living room and the back of the building opens up with a bright and spacious conservatory complete with balcony seating that overlooks the River Rother towards Rye Harbour and beyond.
If you need a room for the night they also double up as a B&B with a choice of 8 large and tastefully decorated bedrooms that all come with en-suite and lots of other amenities.
Definitely give this hidden gem a visit if you're ever in town, even if it's just for a coffee and slice of cake!