This tiny cafe is one of Hove's best kept secrets…read more Upstairs in Igigi's General Store, it's a cute space with big windows, a handful of wooden chairs and tables and a lovely aesthetic. It also has wonderful Monmouth coffee and a small but impressive selection of lip-smackingly good food. There's brunch items, daily warm and cold salads, soups, welsh rarebit and cheese and ham boards with chunks of fresh bread. I've tried and loved the latter two but the thing I'm hooked on is their homemade toasted breakfast loaf. It's packed with oats, nuts and fruit and comes with yoghurt and jam. Their selection of home-baked cakes, meringues and brownies also make Igigi an ideal place to catch up with friends over cake and coffee or afternoon tea. The only downside is it's more pricey than other local cafes and is so small, it's sometimes hard to get a table. Anyone for coffee and carrot cake?

A beautiful, loft-style cafe with decadent deserts, exquisitely presented food and a wide selection…read moreof drinks. Space is limited, so come by yourself or in pairs. A quaint place for an afternoon snack

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.

Small Batch Coffee Company serves great coffee in a beautiful and stylish setting. There are…read moreseveral Small Batches scattered around Brighton and Hove, but this one has to be one of my favourites! It's spacious and comfortable and is a great place to start the day, with a nice cup of tasty coffee in your hand. Coffee places can sometimes be quite cramped, noisy or busy places, but Small Batch doesn't feel like this at all. The big windows and spread out tables make for a really open feel to the place - leaving you with enough room to relax and not feel as if you're sharing a table with the people sitting next to you. Now, I'm very much a basic coffee kinda girl! It's usually no milk, no froth, no fancy beans! I'm not ashamed to say that I can't especially tell much difference between my coffees and will happily drink even the cheapest instant coffee and enjoy it nonetheless. That being said, the coffee in here really does taste different. It tastes real, if you will... It's strong and flavourful and, honestly, I'd worry that if I stopped off here for long enough I'd soon after never be able to drink my beloved instant coffee ever again. The one pitfall of this place is their lack of wifi. I had just settled myself down with a hot cup of coffee and a opened up my laptop to begin work, when I realised. Ultimately, it's not the end of the world. There are plenty of cafes nearby with wifi available and, in a way (as long as you're expecting it) there's something rather charming about a coffee place where you can't connect. Use this as you time-to-relax coffee spot, rather than your work-away-from-work area.

The best breakfast/brunch spot in Brighton! the ambience, amazing grungey decor and style combined…read morewith what might be the best pancake and brunch combos this side of America! The bacon might be the best in the world as a whole! the service is relaxed and friendly and it's a hub for creatives and Brighton locals. No Brighton trip is complete without a trip to Nowhere man!

Fluffy American style pancakes. Bowie and Queen playing on the speakers. Super friendly and…read morelaid-back staff. If this vibe doesn't make you immediately want to eat here then nothing will. I'm not gonna lie, Nowhere Man was one of THE SPOTS I was most excited to visit in Brighton. Look, touristy stuff is nice, but I'm on Yelp because I'm a foodie, so a great cafe will beat a historic monument any day of the week. If you've spent any length of time in the UK then you know that good pancakes are hard to come by. I never realized how much I needed those circular discs of love until I couldn't get them anymore. My partner went for the All American Dream pancakes which hit every breakfast point there is: meaty salty bacon, the umami of tasty eggs, and the sweetness of blueberry compote alongside buttery maple syrup. I'm drooling just typing out this sentence. I went ultra lush with their summer special Peaches & Cream pancakes that had vanilla and ginger spice baked peaches. Need I say more? The photo removes all doubt about how luxury these pancakes were. This is the kind of soul satisfying food experience that I'll ended up dreaming about in the future. I only just went there today and I'm already looking forward to going back.

Fantastically low key and down to earth, Hector's Shed can be found just on the corner, opposite St…read moreMary's church. With the eccentric charm of Marwoods and the rustic, homely feel of Bill's, you'll find it hard not to love this little place. The interior is shabby and mismatched with lots of lovely little ornaments, posters and random objects dotted around. The owner, Neil (check me out, on first name terms!) is warm and friendly and will go out of his way to make you smile. Once when ordering, I mentioned how tempting the cakes all looked. When my coffee was brought out, with it came a gorgeous slab of Victoria sponge, which he insisted that I could have for free, seeing as it was the end of the day! This is one of my favourite places to sip away on an ice coffee and people watch. I have also tried a cappuccino which was lovely along with a white chocolate and macadamia cookie yum yum! There is both indoor and outsoor seating and free wifi, which I have taken full advantage of(hence the review!) There's a large board with lots of tempting food options, which I will be no doubt be back to try! Oh and did I mention you can also buy your farm eggs here, along with hand made intricately detailed cushions!

This is a nice little cafe, It sells average coffee yet very nice cakes such as chocolate cake…read more Always full and very friendly staff. I had a regular latte and a smartie cookie when I tried it. Yet due to its size I believe that it can suffer due to the small amount of tables it can be hard to find a seat yet it is good for takeaway items

I love the adorable posh atmosphere, tea cups and cake displays. It looks like something out of a…read morefairytale. The food was alright but overpriced. I guess it's expected by the shore and in a fancy little tea shop

The scones are on the lighter, fluffier side than you may expect. The clotted cream was excellent…read morewhen put on top. The tea is good. I'm not particularly impressed by the service, the ladies seemed a bit inconvenienced to be servicing us. A smile couldn't hurt maybe?

Delicious food. Cute venue. Piss Poor service from a particular server. I understand Saturday…read moremornings are busy, but it is no reason for her to be rude and dismissive. The manager Cecily was sweet and said all she could do was apologize. I suggested she have a convo with the server. It was probably the tastiest meal I had in Brighton but I would not return or recommend it.

I've had so much pleasure to go there, there is a beautiful decoration, full of craps which is high…read morevalued for sure, the dust on them? Don't worry, it's worth because it has history behind. I've appreciated the coffee, perfect aroma, roasted and grounded with perfection, I would love the waiters to be more smily but hey, can we just have a good coffee in a good place and that's it? The retro vibes are cool, Kemptown is such a good place and you'll love everything about it. So don't go to Starbucks, try Twin Pines!

This is my new favourite place in town, I've been here three days in a row and each time have been…read moreblown away! This is a humble independent cafe selling decent coffee and excellent home cooked food. The owner Elina hails from the Oseta region of south Russia and has brought some of the local cooking knowledge with her to breezy Brighton, and you can tell. The food is exquisite, cooked to perfection and the menu is packed with inventive recipes. Specials change regularly and there is plenty of choice on the regular menu. I recommend the Oseta's House, a delightful dish of scrambled egg with halloumi, tomato, and spinach... it really is to die for! Coffee is good (to this writer's taste buds anyway, but I'm no coffee aficionado) and there are plenty of other choices on the drinks menu. Honestly, if you haven't been here you need to get down immediately. Right now. Drop what you're doing this instant. You won't regret it.

Oseta cafe has become my post workout re-fuel spot. It serves amazing brunch dishes that hits the…read morespot every time. I had the avocado and smoked salmon on sourdough the first time and the fennel sausage and lentil stew the second time. I also had a brilliant fresh lemon and ginger tea and the staff were brilliant - really chatty and friendly, but not invasive. It was the right balance between informal and professional and I really appreciated it. I even left with a slice of Guinness cake (which was to die for). I really love this little spot, and certainly will be back to try the meat and cheese dishes.

Second time I've been here, as to be honest I'm not a fan of sitting outside to eat or drink when…read moreit's not really that warm but needs must! Baked has a good location in Hove and from what I can see a good indoor space, that after Monday, you will be able to use once again. The staff are attentive without being intrusive into your space. They have made the limited outdoor space as usher friendly as possible and it does provide some shelter from the breeze that rolls in off the sea! They have followed all COVID regulations and spaced out the tables as best as possible given the limited space that they are working with. They have the usual range of hot and cold drinks available as well as a good selection of rolls and pastries. Well worth a visit if you find yourself in Hove.

Baked is my new go-to place for coffee, cake, and work…read more I've been looking for the perfect coffee place in Brighton and Hove to work from and people watch for the past couple of weeks, and Baked has opened up just 2 minutes away from my house! I was greeted by some very friendly staff, and we chatted away after I ordered some coffee and some apple and cinnamon flapjack. I knew I would love it here when I noticed they had the 'Dreamgirls' soundtrack playing in the background! As for the coffee, it is really, really nice. The apple and cinnamon flapjack was simply divine, one of the best I have ever tasted. The members of staff were so friendly, and informed me that everything is baked/made on site, which is brilliant - I am not a fan of pre packed sandwiches and cakes! I write this review as I am sat here again, with a latte and a ham, pesto, pepper and rocket sandwich. It's delightful, the ham is off the bone and so delicious! If I could give baked an extra star, I most definitely would. I can see myself coming here regularly! *Free Wifi so a great place to work.