Runaway Cafe in Lewes

Excellent selection of cakes. Licenced premises, good for a swift half or two after coming off the train from work. Great selection of teas and coffees too, to suit all palates. Well worth a visit.

A proper station buffet with friendly staff selling a varied selection of reasonably priced drinks, snacks, and sandwiches.A wonderful change from the usual overpriced big chain coffee shops.

Always used this from time they first operated in around the mid 80s and has always served Lewes station ever since. Only one thing is it's usable by fare paying passengers, as it is barrier side, but always useful for travelling onwards . 5 stars.

Fantastic cafe serving yummy homemade food and snacks. Awesome breakfasts to set our day up for our football days home and away! Staff are friendly, efficient and well-mannered making sure our food and drinks are served in preparation for every train journey we take and at respectable prices. So nice to have independent food and drinks outlet at our disposal, as opposed to chains. The Runaway Café every time for us - faultless.

Why do they still have a £3 minimum charge? Ended up paying £4.25 for a £2.50 drink as I had to buy an inedible stale piece of flapjack as I didn't have any cash. I thought this was against EU directive? Or are they proactive Brexiteers?

The Runaway is one of the few independently run station cafes and is celebrating its 30th birthday. There is a fantastic display of cakes, many homemade including gluten free. They also do hot snacks and a variety of sandwiches and there is a bar serving alcohol. Staff are amazing and they even make sure you don't miss your train. Prices are very competitive and the coffee is really good. Much better than a chain and long may they continue!

My favourite station café in the South East! Not a franchise, plenty of staff at busy times, rapid friendly service. It's on platform 2 don't use the chain place at the station hall, you'll pay double for something half as good.

Cute cafe, effective staff means you're not waiting long but pleasant with it - great to grab a coffee and a bacon butty in a hurry before a train. 5 stars now they've started accepting cards/contactless

My partner and I have spent many a happy half hour here with a cuppa whilst awaiting our train, the atmosphere and provisions are always charming and welcome. Unfortunately this morning I was greeted on the till by an exceptionally rude young man who made me feel very unwelcome and almost convinced me not to return. As fortune has it I have never been served previously in such a manner in The Runaway and my other dealings within the cafe have been wonderful. Had this been my first visit, I would absolutely not have gone back.

Its great, but old fashioned - mostly in a good way. The fact it doesn't take cash is either refreshingly quaint or insane. That's up to you i suppose. The sandwiches are brilliant, hand-made and taste great - but don't forget your coins. Decoration could probably be updated by 20 years or so. Still - better than the generic offering of most stations.