The Archive

Snow Hill, Copthorne, Felbridge, Crawley RH10 3EQ, United Kingdom
+44 1342 859499
$$$ Cafe , Bicycle repair shop , Bicycle store
(91 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

The Archive in Copthorne is a rare blend of café, bicycle repair shop, and store—a spot where cycling culture meets a casual coffee break. Nestled in Snow Hill, this place clearly caters to riders who want to pause and refuel without leaving their bikes behind. The atmosphere mixes vintage charm with practical comfort: retro 60s car touches and antiques decorate the space, while bikes hang in the background, reinforcing its dual identity.

Locals and visitors alike seem to appreciate the quality barista-made coffee on offer, with favourites including cappuccinos, flat whites, and lattes that fuel both morning rides and weekend meetups. The kitchen backs this up with an approachable menu featuring croissants, carrot cake, and a diverse bagel selection ranging from classic breakfast to creative avocado and cheese combos. While vegan options are limited, the peanut butter bagel is a stand-out choice praised by plant-based visitors. Gluten-free offerings also show the café’s attention to dietary needs, helping broaden its appeal.

The seating area invites a relaxed vibe with a variety of cozy spots perfect for lingering over coffee or catching up with friends. A large projection screen and well-maintained magazines add to the feel of a community hub rather than a typical café. It’s a great place to spend a slow morning with group conversations or informal work sessions, especially given the quiet background music and spotless facilities.

For those cycling through, it’s a convenient stop to get both a caffeine boost and any quick bike maintenance or sales needs, making it more than just a place to sip coffee—it's a local crossroads for active lifestyles in the Crawley area.

Parking can be a bit tricky, so visiting during quieter weekday mornings might ease that hassle. Overall, The Archive fits best for riders looking to combine practical bike services with a quality coffee break in a friendly, homely setting.

Highlights
Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Sport
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
What they serve
Coffee
Free water refills
Prepared foods
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

08:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Tuesday

08:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Wednesday

08:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Thursday

08:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Friday

08:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Saturday

08:30 AM - 02:30 PM

Sunday

08:30 AM - 02:30 PM

91 Reviews
Mitch Smallbone

10 Dec 2025

Great little cycling cafe in Copthorne. Loved the set up and food and coffee was great. We stopped for lattes and slice of cake but bagel menu looked delicious and other cakes and pastries available. Coffee was barista made and great quality. Also catered for Gluten Free options, which is great as wife is Coeliac. Would recommend

Rustic Photography

24 Nov 2025

It is a place where you can spend wonderful mornings with your group of friends or have a team building activity. Don't forget that here you can have a coffee, something sweet, maybe even a breakfast. Of course, the benefits don't stop there, having a huge screen, some super comfortable seats and many bikes around you.

Alex Tiger Toon

25 Oct 2025

What a wonderful little cafe. Great choice of snacks and perfect coffee. Decor is a wonderful mix of retro 60s cars and antiques. Staff is outstanding polite and even helped correct order to a better preferences. Even down to small details like nice not too loud atmospheric music, spotless everywhere with toilets and magazines and a huge projection screen. Only small negative is there little parking outside. But if I were a cyclist I would travel the miles to come here. Well done team!

Andrew Smith

15 Oct 2025

I've been here a few times. Always friendly and welcoming. Very tasty coffee never disappoints. Not a very wide vegan choice, but what they do provide is very good. Particularly the peanut butter bagel.

Gnans

02 Oct 2025

Great coffee stop for cyclists! Popped in for a caffeine hit during a bike ride and was pleasantly surprised! The coffee was excellent and they had some sweet treats to refuel . Spacious lounge area with a nice mix of seating options —perfect for relaxing. Loved the cool interiors and the bikes on display . The only downside: the cutlery wasn’t very clean —might have been an oversight, but something to improve on. Overall, a lovely spot with good vibes and great coffee!

Charlie Sheldon

28 Sep 2025

I cycled here on Sunday and treated myself to the lovely Garlic Mushrooms on Toast (added a cheeky egg). It was really good! So nice to have a range of savoury options at a cafe stop as I find all cycling snacks tend to be sweet. The coffee as was also a really good. Plenty of space for bikes on their indoor bike rack and lots of seating too. Cycling to this cafe on the weekends will be my new reason to keep fit.

REG

26 Sep 2025

Lovely setup here including a good collection of cycling memorabilia and trinkets. Nice coffee and almond croissant. Nice and warm also, surprisingly so given the type of building it's in (ex industrial unit). Must use a lot of energy but I'm not complaining, very comfortable mid ride stop, would recommend.

Robin Fitton

17 Sep 2025

Great service and pricing for my various bike maintenance and changes. Really friendly team that are dedicated cyclists and happy to talk about options if you are changing or upgrading your bike. Multiple visits and still happy. They also have a great coffee cafe, so a good ride stop if you are doing a local loop.

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