The staff were very friendly and happy to help with samples before I ordered. The gelato was so…read moredelicious! I was on vacation so can't imagine I'll be back, but if I lived nearby I would come back all the time.

Heard good things about this gelato shop. Luckily, we didn't have any wait in line. They had a lot…read moreof interesting flavors. My favorites were elderflower sorbetto and watermelon sorbetto! It was a nice refreshing treat after wandering around Brighton.

Gelateria de Luca is open a bit late because it is also a bar. It is owned by Italians, so expect…read moresome great flavors. So, not only do they have gelati (plural for gelato, fyi) & sorbet, they have alcohol!! Awesome infusions of gelati & liquor - my two favorite things for dessert. They also have a selection of food & other dessert options. Service was friendly. Ordered the pineapple & it was really good! Prices aren't too bad, but I'm definitely coming back for some liquor infused gelato. Come by for soccer/football games & meet some Italians.

Chas and I came here for a sweet treat - it is the summer holidays ya know! And were really…read moreimpressed, it's a no frills, authentic, Gelato cafe. None of this 'I'm so cool and achingly hipster' just great, Italian goodness. I opted for a Ferraro Roche and Cb went for Oreo. He was very chuffed as it was a scoop almost as big as his head - really generous portions! It was delicious but I prob won't have it again unless I'm in a reeeally sweet-toothy mood. The coffee was STRONG and flavourful, I was transported back to the little town I stayed in near Venice instantly, proper coffee. They need to install some toilets though, since they are selling diuretics. Unfortunately there was little in the juice department, none actually - just fizzy pops so cb didn't have a drink. I hear they open late and have an alcohol license. I will also mention the amazing looking cakes, I think the next time I skip down for a 'proper' coffee, I'll allow myself a slice... I've got to get to the gym...

Cafe Coho has a great location right outside Brighton Train Station, so it's a lovely place to sit…read moreand enjoy a coffee and brunch before taking a journey. Their brunch menu is pretty extensive and includes good vegetarian options. Lots of dishes sound like they have a Mediterranean or Middle Eastern twist to them. The hot coffee drinks are really good. Space is a little tight inside, which can be tricky to manoeuvre with a lot of luggage - and we also noticed a wheel chair user having some difficulty getting through the space. With friendly staff and great menu options, this was a much needed stop during a busy travel day.

Great coffee (strong and smooth) and delicious cakes- what more could you want?!…read more The staff are very friendly and gave us some good advice when picking an afternoon cake- carrot and orange cake is sizeable but light and delicious. Its also a great place in the mornings offering lots of tasty bites (like miniture tarts with spinach egg yolks and gruyere cheese- mmmm heaven) and its nice to have some more inventive ideas for breakfast on the run (we all love a bacon sandwich but not every time!). Coho is ideally located by the station which means it gets lots of people coming in from there but still keeps its regular clientele and often has groups of mates nattering over coffee - this gives the place a bit of soul. I'd recommend coho for coffee lovers, cake lovers and breakfast lovers.

AngelBerry is amazing! 8 flavours and 30 something toppings! And it's all self serve so I could…read morechose whatever I wanted! I went in and had the peanut butter and the stevia Superfruit flavour and they were both amazing. Really friendly staff who let me try a few of the other flavours and then you get to the toppings! WOW! so many to choose from - I went for the Raspberries and the chocolate drops. The pot came to £3.89 for a big portion which was more than enough for me :) I recommend AngelBerry to anyone who likes frozen yogurt and wants the self serve option!

This cute little cafe is my latest find in the lanes! I've been here a few times now and been…read moredelighted each one. The food was wonderful here - I had a toasted sandwich and a brownie. The sandwich was goats cheese and was really delicious, with very crispy bread and beautiful fillings. The brownie, too, did not disappoint! It has been one of the better brownies I've tasted around Brighton of late - sticky, gooey and just right! It was very chololatey, though, and by no means small so it's a possible sharer, if you don't have quite as much of a sweet tooth as I do. The place itself is dinky, but cosy and comfortable still. The food selection was great for a cafe of this size, and they even catered for vegan and gluten-free diets by the looks of it. There was even...wait for it... free wifi! Hurrah! This is always a bonus, in my books, so it was a rather great find, on top of my delicious lunch. Tucked away in one of the busier lanes, this place could be easy to miss, but next time you're wandering around, keep your eyes peeled and pop in for some cake or a sandwich!

I heard about Nest from a coffee blog and made it one of my top cafes to try and find on my day…read moretrip to Brighton. We stopped here as a break from shopping in the Lanes. It was pretty close to closing so too late for me to have coffee, we tried the iced tea instead. Plus their iced tea was made from rooibos so caffeine free! I'm really glad we got the tea as it was so refreshing on that hot day! Sweet, floral, with a nice balance of citrus. And of course the barista put in a lot of ice to make it cold. The perfect summer drink if you're looking for something other than coffee. I wish we had room to try their delicious looking cakes and treats, there are so many to choose from and I always love cafes that have a range of food options. The cafe is two floors and we sat upstairs. The window let in a lot of sunlight with two cute painted murals on the back wall framing the window. A very nice space, I had an enjoyable time sitting and relaxing here. The only downside is they have no wifi. But overall a lovely cafe in a great location.

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.

5 stars for a cute, simplistic cafe that does not create overly high expectations and pleasantly…read moresurprises you with how quaint the atmosphere is. My guest and I arrived around 7AM on a Monday morning in February, we had just been walking through the streets of North Laine trying to find something open and we saw the sign of this establishment with wide windows and warm invitation. We came in, saw a nice display of breakfast foods and ordered a Halloumi sandwich for less than 5 pounds to split. We also got a cup of tea, which was nice and fresh. Service was quick as we were the only ones inside, the seating - which looked slightly cramped, was clean. The staff had split the sandwich in a perfect half. Each bite was warm, flavorful and played with bright savory notes. Quite a balanced meal that was filling and cheap! Tips/Takeaways: -Would recommend coming out here if you are in Brighton on an early morning looking for breakfast

Bread and Milk was the perfect little cafe/coffee shop/lunch spot for a casual Sunday afternoon in…read moreBrighton. I stopped in here hoping to grab a cup of coffee and maybe a bite to eat while working a little bit on my laptop. They have free wifi! You just have to ask for the password. This little shop on the street corner has large windows for some natural sunlight and people watching while you're "working" or just enjoying your meal. There are seats outside as well. I ended spending at least an hour here just relaxing, sipping on my coffee, snacking on my sandwich, and working a bit. I definitely give this place five stars for the great space and atmosphere. Personally, if it was just based on the food and coffee I would probably give 4 stars. Overall, I would be back if I needed a good, clean space to work but am still on the hunt for the whole package of amazing coffee and great food (healthy and vegan options are always a plus, but maybe I'm just picky).

Yay! Finally, they have more of the new chocolate, lime and chilli bar!…read more Trust me. You have to taste this one. It has a great kkkkkkick. Would save you a piece but it will be gone in about... erm... 10 mins?

As chocolate shops in Brighton go, Montezuma's is one of the best: however, it is at the low end of…read more'best', with places like Choccywoccydoodah and Audrey's offering much more classy items for about the some price. What Montezuma offers, uniquely, is some very out-there flavours: lots of lime and chili and that kind of thing. Not my cup of tea, but if you like your chocolate with a bit of added zing, this is the place to go. Where a lot of of chocolate shops in Brighton go for the over-the-top, chocolate heaven approach, Montezuma's looks far more professional than most of it's counterparts, with plenty of nicely wrapped packages of chocolate. It isn't actually very enticing to look at: certainly nothing on Choccywoccydoodah's incredible cake display over the road. It's all very nice, just a bit muted in comparison to some of the more out-there places around town. Still, if you like your chocolate flavoured and a bit more... South American, Montezuma's may be for you!