Modern BritishBrunch Spot
Bills Restaurant
££·The Lanes
The OG brunch destination that put Brighton on the breakfast map before conquering the nation. Bills still draws weekend queues for their legendary ricotta hotcakes and proper scrambled eggs.
Cafes
The best coffee shops and brunch spots
Bills Restaurant
££·The Lanes
Coffee & BrunchLocal Legend
Cafe Coho
££·Hove
Hove's answer to serious coffee culture with multiple locations serving consistently excellent brews. Their brunch menu hits all the right notes without trying too hard to be trendy.
Specialty CoffeeDirect Trade Coffee
Café Coho
££·North Laine
Independent coffee roastery and café known for their direct trade relationships with coffee farmers. Features industrial décor with exposed pipes and serves excellent brunch alongside their signature roasts.
Bakery & CoffeeArtisan Sourdough
Flour Pot Bakery
££·The Lanes
Award-winning artisan bakery serving exceptional sourdough breads and pastries alongside specialty coffee. A cozy spot tucked away in the historic Lanes with wooden tables and shelves lined with freshly baked goods.
Specialty CoffeeLocal Legend
Ground Coffee House
££·Kemptown
A proper neighbourhood coffee shop that's been caffeinating Kemptown's creative crowd for years. Their house blend hits different, and the weekend brunch game is seriously underrated.
Coffee & CakeHidden Gem
Marwood Coffee Shop
££·North Laine
This quirky North Laine institution serves exceptional coffee in a wonderfully eccentric setting filled with vintage oddities. Their homemade cakes are legendary among those in the know.
Vegetarian CafePlant-Based Haven
Moksha Caffe
££·Seven Dials
A zen-like vegetarian sanctuary serving nourishing plant-based food with genuine soul. Their Buddha bowls and fresh juices attract a devoted following of health-conscious locals.
OB
Specialty CoffeeBest Coffee in Brighton
Trading Post Coffee
£·North Laine·Brighton Station
The best specialty coffee in Brighton. Single origin pour-overs, perfectly pulled espressos, and a rotating roster of guest roasters. The tiny Ship Street shop is the original and still the best.
OB
Bakery & CoffeeLocal Favourite
The Flour Pot Bakery
£·Sydney Street·Brighton Station
Proper sourdough, exceptional pastries, and honest coffee. The Flour Pot has become a Brighton morning ritual. The cardamom bun alone is worth crossing town for.
OB
Beach CafeBeachfront Brunch
Lucky Beach Cafe
££·Kings Road Arches·Brighton Station
Right on the beach with sand between your toes. Lucky Beach does brilliant brunch, burgers, and cocktails with the best sea views in the city. Gets packed on sunny weekends for good reason.
OB
Coffee RoasteryBrighton Pioneer
Redroaster
£·St James's Street·Brighton Station
Brighton's original specialty coffee roastery. They've been roasting on-site in Kemptown since 2003. The courtyard garden out back is one of Brighton's best kept secrets.
OB
All-Day DiningNew Brighton
Nowhere Man
££·North Laine·Brighton Station
All-day dining done right in the heart of North Laine. Excellent brunch, natural wines, and a relaxed atmosphere that captures modern Brighton perfectly. The shakshuka is a standout.
OB
Coffee & BrunchCommunity Cafe
Ground Coffee Houses
£·North Laine·Brighton Station
A local mini-chain delivering dependable specialty coffee and generous brunch plates across Brighton and Hove with real community spirit.
Specialty CoffeeSingle Origin
Bond St Coffee
£·North Laine·Brighton Station
A snug North Laine coffee shop with exposed brick walls and a curated selection of single-origin beans that change with the seasons.
OB
Zero Waste CafeZero Waste
Silo Cafe
££·North Laine·Brighton Station
Born from the UK's first zero-waste restaurant, Silo's cafe continues the mission with outstanding coffee and food that wastes nothing.
Specialty CoffeeBrighton Roasters
Small Batch Coffee
£·Various Locations·Brighton Station
Brighton's own specialty coffee roasters with multiple locations across the city. The Norfolk Square branch is the flagship - great coffee, great pastries, great people-watching.
OB
Brunch & CoffeeBrunch Queen
Pelicano
££·Western Road·Brighton Station
Brighton's brunch destination of choice. The full English is generous, the pancakes are fluffy, and the coffee comes from local roasters. Weekend queues are a given.