Let's be honest, the best place to get bagels is New York…read more I've eaten bagels in different bagel stores and delis in Brooklyn, Greenwich Village and Little Italy and every single one tasted lip-smackingly good. Unfortunately, none of those bakers want to relocate to Brighton - which leaves us with Bagelman. A tiny store with a handful of stools in the North Lanes, it serves a variety of hot and cold bagels. You can make your own from £1.50-£3.50, try one of the hot tuna, sausage or meat melts for or opt for one of the specials like cream and cheese and salmon or chicken, bacon and avacado. You won't find a bagel layered with sizzling salt beef though. For that, my friends, you'll have to hop over the pond...

If you're gluten free, you MUST eat here. They're amazing. The second you ask for a gluten free…read moresandwich they ask if you want it made separately. And they go all out when you say yes. Separate surfaces, new knives, even using mayo from the fridge to reduce the risk of cross contamination. Bagelman is an undisputed go to for me. I just feel so safe getting food from here. The only downside is that the gluten free option isn't ACTUALLY a bagel, but it's still really yummy, so I will let it slide.

Bagelman has such a variety of bagel sandwiches available - it's so hard to choose!…read more Prices are reasonable but can vary depending on what you want in your bagel. I've tried this place a few times and I'm not so sure if I'm a fan yet but I would definitely encourage people to give it a go. I think once you've had a NY bagel, nothing can ever compare.

I had THE best bagel of my life from Bagleman at Brighton train station today. It was my second…read morethere and the first didn't blow me away but I think I made the wrong choice the first time around. This time I picked their Reuben *a Bagelman special according to their menu* - pastrami, Mustard, pickles, Swiss cheese, black pepper, and tomatoes, all warm and gooey on a bagel that looked like it was studded with peppers. Amazing. Seriously. Who knew that bagels were more than a breakfast food, topped with cream cheese or peanut butter? I'll be back, for sure. Not too often as I got a few pence change out of a fiver, but definitely worth it. Smiles from the staff (I didn't get this the first time either, but I can write that off) and very quick service. Excellent.

The Laine Deli is an adorable corner establishment that benefits from the quiet whitewashed…read moreneighbourhood and large pavement terrace, making it a popular destination for city ramblers looking to take the load off on a summer's afternoon. Inside, the relaxed theme continues with window seats to watch the world go by on colder days and a funky, modern and young decor. Offering up an uncomplicated choice of comfort food favourites including sandwiches, baguettes, bagels, home made soups, pies jacket potatoes, muffins and cakes and more, the prices stay remarkably low (mostly under £3) considering the location. My favourite choice is the Bacon, Cranberry and Brie toastie and a Belvoir Ginger Beer. Scrumptious.

A lovely little café on the corner of Trafalgar St, The Laine Deli is a converted terraced house…read morewith its front garden paved to create an outdoor seating area. This is an ideal place to sit and soak up the sun whilst watching the world go by- the location at the beginning of the North Lanes means that it's not right in the thick of it, but not too far off the beaten track. The food is simple and yummy. They do a great breakfast special- you can get crumpets, toast or a bagel with jam for only £1.25! They do all the usual teas and coffees as well as delicious smoothies. If you're in the mood for a treat, they also have a great selection of homemade cakes and the lunchtime options such as sandwiches and jacket potatoes are yummy too - the jacket with chilli is especially good. All in all the food is inexpensive, the service is really friendly and the location is great- what more could you ask of a café?

I'm a big bagel fan, so I was delighted when I moved to Brighton and stumbled across Bagelman. I…read morewas even more excited when the expanded and opened a store in the south lanes. Although this shop is smaller than the original Bond St shop, they still have a decent selection of bagels: poppy seed, plain, sesame seed, onion etc., which can be bought by the half dozen or as a filled sandwich. When it comes to sandwiches, I almost always go for a tuna melt or the Reuben (the classic pastrami, Swiss cheese, gherkin and mustard combo), but they also do great veggie options, including the delicious A.M.T (avocado, mozzarella and tomato), which is also yummy as a melt. Another house favourite is Funky Tuna with olives, avocado and lemon juice. But if you don't fancy the options on the menu, don't be afraid to create your own- they will be more than happy to accommodate you! If you're looking for a quick breakfast bite, check out their omelette bagels (with your choice of cheese, bacon, lox and more), served until 11.30am. Every bagel I've tried has been good, but in honesty, none of them are absolute showstoppers...but that's kind of okay- sometimes I just want a simple bagel and Bagelman delivers.

Bagelman is a fabulous Brighton chain that I have a great fondness for. They have a lovely choice…read moreof fillings for their delicious bagels - my favourite of which is the ATM (avocado, tomato and mozzarella) on a jalapeño bagel. The only downside to me is the price as they are a bit pricey.

This is one of three locations of Pret in Brighton Centre, located on North Street, it is probably…read morethe better Pret A Manger branch of the two in Brighton I visited on my trip to the seaside city in May (Brighton Station and this one), but for sure that doesn't mean it is too good by any means. It is accessed through a rather steep ramp, which could be difficult if visiting with a wheelchair/buggy etc, and there is no other way into the store (not even any steps) The cleanliness of the store could be improved, and it, in general, felt a little strange compared to other Pret stores, it wasn't too welcoming or nice inside, and in some areas, it felt a little dark and gloomy. The food section again was below average to other Pret stores, but I've often found the selection to be hit and miss depending on the branch, regardless of the time of day and this is one of those which fall into the "miss" category. Not a bad location, certainly not the worst spot in the city, but could be vastly improved to earn beyond the generous two-star rating I feel they are worthy of at this moment in time.

Oh, Pret. How I love thee…read more This location is great - right by all the shops and buses - plus it's well-stocked and has a good amount of seating. The employees are friendly, and the food is always delicious. Bonus bonus points: clean bathroom. Yay!

We were looking for a quick and low cost snack. We ended up with the Reuben that they were nice…read moreenough to cut in 1-2 for us. Seating outside and it was just right.

Was feeling peckish so when I walked past Hells Kitchen's tempting window display, I had to stop…read moreand find something to nibble on. They had a whole board describing latkes so I ordered a Cheese and Chorizo Latke. The staff was friendly, heated it up, and put it in-between two plates and in a bag for me. My first reaction was wow, this latke is heavy! Unlike the ones I'm used to, this latke was super dense and not crispy. For just £3.25, I was too full for lunch. I liked that there was filling in the latke, but it was a bit bland and overly oily (though let's be real, when are latkes not super oily?), and it felt like I consumed an unnecessary amount of empty calories (correction: I did, not that I have any regrets). Although I wasn't blown away, Hells Kitchen had a ton of lunch options and is a solid spot with super reasonable prices.

I don't know what they do to the coffee here, maybe it's powered by voodoo or something, but if you…read morecan get better in Brighton, or elsewhere, you're a better person than me. Just superb. And it's got wifi and powerpoints, and great food and cheery staff. Thumbs up all round from this coffee drinker.

Ground is a groovy-looking, little corner coffee shop up in Kemptown. This place gets packed on a…read moreSunday afternoon even when the weather outside isn't frightful, so it was a bit tough to find a place to sit. After ordering, the bf and I wound up parking our big, bulky selves along a narrow, back counter space in an adjacent, quite small, rectangular room that I'd quickly coined the "laptop library". I think my po-po was almost accidentally backin' up against someone's MacBook Pro. At some point during our stay, I noticed this. So, Mac-dude was either too polite, or too English to tell me to move my goods away from his. Hehe. My perch was directly in front of an open window-ahhhh-so I was able to gaze out at the nearby street and buildings while gulls were crying somewhere off in the distance. The gulls were a very nice touch. What to say about the flat whites? Oh, I don't know. I hate to sound like a "hater", but the bevvies were quite milky with only the slightest hint of espresso to them. Resplendent with fab-o foam art, they looked every bit the part flat white, but didn't really taste like them. What's great about Ground is that the service was spot-on friendly and efficient. I'd be keen on going back and ordering a drip coffee and a snack, and, hopefully, snagging a seat by the window, or, if it's nice out, a seat on the bench out front.

Your one stop shop for convenient snacks and beverages on the way to a lecture or screening. Most…read morethings here are reasoably priced, with Coffee and chocolate bars asking you to dump as much change on the counter as you'd expect. What I do Love about this place, are the flap jacks... only 65p and slightly more filling than your average chocolate bar, these rule big time... And they come in a decent variety of flavours and all, so everyone's a winner! Also, if you're a bus goer, they frequently sell weekly tickets in discounted bundles here! I got 4 week saver tickets for £30 here once! That worked out as £7.50 a week, witch is a damn site better than £3.50 a day I can tell you... As you'd expect, these are constant demand though, so trying to be one of the lucky few is a constant ambition rather than a guarantee. Aside from food and travel, there's a nice selection of stationary on offer and a plethora of clothes adorned with Sussex Uni name and logo. Its also nice to know that money spent here helps make the uni a better place... Not much use if you're leaving or hate the place, but wonderful all the same!

Not bad considering it is a campus store, which are hardly renowned for playing hosts to great…read moreshopping experiences. The USSU shop has recently got a bit better, and now stocks a wider range of instant noodles (a student staple), drinks (even alcohol!), and stationary. They also stock Co-op ready meals such as sushi and wraps, which is pretty handy. And a lot can be said for the range of birthday cards, which are mostly designed by card makers local to Brighton & Hove. It can sometimes be a tad expensive in here, and they haven't quite learnt how to handle the queues at the beginning of the term, when students are all eager and willing to learn - it's much quieter after about 3 weeks of term time.

Brighton boasts a diverse café culture that caters to the needs of locals and visitors alike from…read morethe waffles to the Wi-Fi. Your Brighton and Hove coffee experience isn't complete until you've visited one (or all!) of the six conveniently placed Small Batch Coffee Company sites dotted around the city. Pop-up pitches greet the commuters at Brighton and at Hove railway station and both areas boast two café's a-piece on busy central thoroughfares. So do take the time to sample some beans from these enterprising Brighton baristas. My local SBCC sits on the corner of Norfolk Square and is a welcome addition to one of the less grand regency squares currently undergoing a transformation. All the sites have a distinctly hip interior that you'd expect from a seriously cool coffee house. Personality can be found in the nod to local attractions, such as the pavilion domes in the shop signage and the beach hut mural on the Norfolk interior. If you're after a speedy verdict, THE COFFEE IS AMAZING. You can now move on. I had a cappuccino that came in a generously sized cup and finished off with a heart motif. The heart did look a bit like an onion, but that's ok. I love onions. The taste was rich and warm and a cut above your regular coffee on the go. The reasonably priced drinks come in at around £2-£3 and the tea is just as lovingly brewed as its flavoursome coffee brother. If you fancy a nibble there is an array of cookies, cakes and hot snacks for between £1.50-£3 that are fresh and tasty. I opted for a slither of brownie. I've been tricked by brownies in the past. It's hard to talk about, but they've been deceptively brown yet distinctly lacking in choccy goodness. I'm happy to report that this sweet treat was moist and rich. Phew. So whether you're a connoisseur or after a quick quench, be sure to stop here and have a cup of the hot stuff.

Lovely spot recommended by a friend. It was too early for a coffee for me so I ended up having a…read morematcha. Excellent matcha flat white, the best I've had I think. Also had some toast which was great but perhaps a tad dehydrated?