Hanushka Coffee House

Hanushka Coffee House in Hastings is the kind of café where the dog walks in and immediately realises this is not a quick-grab-coffee situation. There are books everywhere, cakes calling from the counter, and that cosy, slightly bohemian feel that makes people settle in for longer than planned. Dogs are welcome inside, so everyone can browse together.

Set in Hastings Old Town, with its proper wander-and-potter energy, Hanushka leans into the good stuff: coffee, tea, sandwiches, paninis, salads, cakes… and shelves of books to browse while the world slows down a bit. It feels part café, part book nook, part "we'll just stay for one more coffee" trap.

It's especially handy if you're exploring Hastings with the dog and want somewhere relaxed rather than rushed. Water bowls are available, and treats may appear for well-behaved paws who've mastered the art of looking hopeful under the table.