# Common Grounds, Chichester — Reviews & Opening Hours > Common Grounds — Coffee Shop in Chichester with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 5.0/5 from 266 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/west-sussex/restaurants/common-grounds (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Coffee Shop 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Common Grounds Chichester, West Sussex [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6943874049952360962&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Common Grounds](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/111763226991484257273) **In short:** Common Grounds is a coffee shop in West Sussex, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 266 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 3 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Common Grounds Common Grounds serves coffee and pastries from Unit 3A on Little London in Chichester's city centre. The shop is known for espresso and flat whites, and offers vegan options alongside its pastry selection. The space is clean and welcoming, with parking nearby. Children and dogs are welcome. The food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. It holds a Google rating of 5.0 from 266 reviews. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Common Grounds's own website](https://wearecommongrounds.square.site/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM **Tuesday** 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM **Wednesday** 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM **Thursday** 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM **Friday** 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM **Saturday** 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** Closed ## What's nearby - Oxmarket Contemporary Art Gallery next door - TK Maxx next door - Marks & Spencer next door - Pallant House Gallery 200m away - Priory Park 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google People say this coffee shop offers delicious, high-quality coffee, including excellent espresso and flat whites, along with tasty pastries and vegan options. They also highlight the friendly, welcoming staff and the pleasant, clean atmosphere. Visitors appreciate the convenient parking nearby and the option to take food and drinks to a nearby art gallery. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 5.0 / 5 (266 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Booking required** No **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** West Sussex Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1064554). [More restaurants in West Sussex](https://staycation.co.uk/west-sussex/restaurants) ★ 5.0 (266 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 [Visit official website](https://wearecommongrounds.square.site/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [01243 697980](tel:01243697980) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** West Sussex **Plus Code** 9C2XR6PF+PG ### 🏨 Places to stay near West Sussex Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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