Surprisingly expansive and welcoming cafe! We had vegan “Buddha bowls” – rice bowls of veg – and they were great. But they’ve a full menu with breakfast and burgers to try too. Great service as well!
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 4-5 York Place
Category: Cafe
Baked
Great little cafe with friendly staff. Went in expecting just coffee and pastry but they have a full menu – had delicious eggs. Cosy little place!
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 69 Church Road
The Balcony Cafe
Great cafe in the middle of North Laine that gets you out of the hustle and bustle. Loads of character and delicious food from a very broad menu. Slightly pricey for what it is but still recommended.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 1A Kensington Gardens
Grand Junction Cafe
If you want fancy, this is not for you. But if you want a cheap ‘n cheerful “caff” with friendly service and freshly cooked food, you’re in, with a great seafront location.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 250d King’s Road Arches
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grand-Junction-Cafe/186931441350617
Koba
Small cocktail bar that plays cafe by day; I went by day and thought it was the other way around. I’m sure it’s cosy for cocktails, but I know it’s great for a coffee and a cake. Nice, spacious and warmly furnished. A real oasis.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 135 Western Road
Okka Coffee
Classic pokey cafe with coffee and some food; when I went, sandwiches all sold out but croque monsieurs were fine. Nice sweet stuff. Fine, but tiny!
Verdict: Ok
Location: 206a Dyke Road
The Crumpetty Tree
Little cafe on Palmeira Square. Not fancy, but nice and cosy, with simple seating but plenty of it, and simple fare at a good price. Nice for a crumpet or a sandwich.
Verdict: Ok
Location: 75-76 Western Road
Small Batch Coffee
I’m told that this is THE place to be if you like your coffee, like really like it. On the other hand, I don’t drink coffee, so instead it’s a cramped place with outrageously overpriced, middling quality food.
Verdict: Don’t go
Location: 108a Dyke Road
Lost
Really nice new cafe in the Lanes with a lovely interior. Only had takeaway though – amazing bacon and egg pastry thing, incredible chocolate twist, freshly made. Only points off for being pretty expensive, but then, it’s the Lanes.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 10 Nile Street
Bucket and Spade Cafe
Lovely little cafe right by the playground by the sea. Had a bang tidy breakfast – one cooked, one granola – with drinks for like £16, so a bargain in a great place with lovely service.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 26-28 Kings Road Arches