Tiny reviews of Brighton food and drink
Smallish cafe that we went to for breakfast. Food really tip top and very reasonably priced. Not their fault, but avoid Dalston cola! Only downside is not much seating so probably gets very busy of a weekend.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 63 Holland Road
The cafe of St Ann’s Well Gardens, a decent sized interior and loads of outdoor seating for summer goodness. Not fancy, but mostly pretty good sandwiches, chips and cake; just take care if they try and go fancy on the specials (an £8 mezze platter was fine, but tiny).
Verdict: Ok
Location: St Ann’s Well Gardens
Little cafe with attached off-licence/fancy food shop. Had a brownie and a drink and it was fine, this cafe leans towards a “caff” with bacon sandwiches and the like so would suggest best when you want that.
Verdict: Ok
Location: 232-234 Eastern Road
Seafront cafe/bar. Nice outdoor seating in front and on the roof which is excellent. Food tasty – tempura prawns, plaice goujons, tuna steak and chips all very nice. Lots of points off, however, for the pricing, which prices like a mid level sit down restaurant, and the food just doesn’t warrant it.
Verdict: Ok
Location: 124A King’s Road Arches
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
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
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
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
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
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