Nymans Café

Unnamed Road, Handcross, Haywards Heath RH17 6EA, United Kingdom
$$$ Cafe
(25 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

If you're venturing into the picturesque countryside of Handcross, don't miss out on the delightful experience at Nymans Café, nestled along Unnamed Road, Haywards Heath. This café is a hidden gem within the grounds of the National Trust, perfectly combining a tranquil setting with delectable food that both kids and adults adore.

Nymans Café offers a menu brimming with wholesome, freshly cooked delights that prioritize taste and quality. Dive into a hearty plate of macaroni cheese with pork—a dish that is wonderfully creamy and comforting, ensuring a satisfying lunch after a stroll through the nearby gardens. Vegetarian diners can relish the vegetable tagine, filled with aromatic spices and seasonal vegetables, or the classic sausage, mash, and kale—a dish that sings with traditional British flavors. Each bite feels like a warm embrace, making your visit all the more rewarding.

However, be prepared for a bit of a wait; popular among locals and visitors alike, the café often sees queues during peak meal times. But as the saying goes, good things come to those who wait! The atmosphere is charming and lively, with the buzz of conversation counterbalanced by the eager clattering of cutlery. You’ll find that the staff serve with a genuine smile, adding a touch of warmth to your dining experience.

Customer reviews speak volumes about the café's reputation. Dan Calladine reminisced about his delightful visits, highlighting the “delicious macaroni cheese” and the “tea and cake” that followed, reinforcing the café as an essential stop during any trip to the area. Meanwhile, 'Solarstorm flare' noted the impressive efficiency of the service, proving that their hard work pays off in both speed and satisfaction.

Moreover, C R shared a gratifying experience with the variety of dishes, noting how the café offers a special touch that outshines previous visits elsewhere. These authentic testimonials echo a shared sentiment: Nymans Café excels at providing a delightful food experience that seamlessly complements your visit to the lush grounds of the National Trust.

Whether you're taking a well-deserved break from exploring or looking to gather with friends over a sumptuous meal, Nymans Café is the perfect destination. With its perfect balance of quality food, friendly service, and a picturesque setting, it captures the essence of a cozy countryside escape. So, the next time you're near Haywards Heath, make sure this café is on your itinerary—you'll leave with a full belly and a heart warmed by the charm of the experience.

Service options
Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery
Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
Accessibility
Assistive hearing loop
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee
Quick bite
Small plates
Dining options
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Amenities
Toilet
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Groups
Tourists
Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free parking lot
On-site parking
Pets
Dogs allowed
Dogs allowed inside
Dogs allowed outside
Openings Hours
Checking

Monday

10:00 AM - 04:45 PM

Tuesday

10:00 AM - 04:45 PM

Wednesday

10:00 AM - 04:45 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM - 04:45 PM

Friday

10:00 AM - 04:45 PM

Saturday

10:00 AM - 04:45 PM

Sunday

10:00 AM - 04:45 PM

25 Reviews
Dan Calladine

27 Sep 2025

A really good National Trust cafe. We popped kn twice during our visit, once for lunch - a delicious macaroni cheese with pork - and then later on for tea and cake. Queues can be quite long, but the food is healthy and freshly cooked, and the staff give service with a smile. Very good value for eating and drinking - looking forward to visiting again soon.

Solarstorm flare

22 Sep 2025

Tasty food, which makes sense because there was a queue for lunch and very fast service, wow

C R

20 Aug 2025

Very busy and a little difficult to get a table but we did get one . Good choice of food and very pleasant service. I had the vegetable tagine, which was really good and the person I was with had the sausage, mash & kale dish which he enjoyed and it looked lovely. Much better experience than our last visit to Wakehurst Place .

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