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
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Brighton
I’ve been to one of these up north but was taken here to have a chateaubriand as the search for fantastic steak continues. At £65 for two (including sides) it should really be memorable, but instead it was just ok. If I had it for £20 a head, fine, but it wasn’t! Staff were helpful but this is very much a hotel restaurant – just ok.
Verdict: Ok
Location: 2 Ship Street
Coggings & Co
Burger place, a couple of notches above super casual but a nice relaxed vibe. Plenty of room, fantastic service, and impressed with the burgers. Personally had never had a burger with a strong cheddar in it and it worked really well – chips great as well, and the price point is excellent.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 87-93 Dyke 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
Le Gourmet
Not really a cafe but a deli, and it’s full of amazing things. I had a bacon and cheese wrap and an intense peanut butter brownie which I would highly recommend. But they have all sorts of olives and such and will be coming back!
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 157 Dyke Road
Otello
Fairly large Italian, one of three in a very close vicinity. Clearly a proper authentic Italian place run by Italians, which is great; service however wasn’t great, things being forgotten and apologies not forthcoming. However, outweighed by exceptional food – amazing meatballs, gnocchi and one of the best chocolate mousses I’ve ever had. Just don’t be in a hurry – will be interesting to see the other Italians in the area.
Revive Cafe @ Emmaus
Massive cheery cafe attached to the Emmaus Emporium which is awesome itself. Super cheap food and happy staff, might not be the absolute best eggs ever but with a full English for £5.75 you can’t go wrong.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: Drove Road, Portslade
https://www.emmaus.org.uk/east_london/shops_services/our_shop/892_revive_emmaus_brighton
Montefiore Fisheries
Great chippy with loads of waiting room. Spot on stuff.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 23 Montefiore Road
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