Brunches of Brighton

Brunches of Brighton was founded under the parent blog A Fork in the Road to explore and showcase – you guessed it – all the best brunches from Brighton and beyond.

With a primary focus on Brighton & Hove, Brunches of Brighton visits numerous cafes and restaurants across the city each month, tasting the best in vegan and vegetarian options across the city – though we’ll often bring a meat-eating guest along for balance.

We submit our brunch reviews each week, identifying a restaurant’s USPs – i.e. why you should visit here above the absolute multitude of brunch spots in Brighton – and while we’re pretty certain we have the whole city covered, we’re always open to new recommendations.

If you think somewhere needs our attention, get in touch on our Instagram page or by emailing Nammie here.

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Sharing all the best brunches of Brighton and beyond, plus sporadic (mainly vegan) breakfast recipes. 🍳🥑🥓🥞🍅🥐🍞☕️🍴

Have you been to @shelterhallraw yet? We’d been

Have you been to @shelterhallraw yet? We’d been excited about the renovations for absolutely ages and have taken every excuse to visit since it opened, trying out all the best of Brighton’s independent eateries under one roof. So imagine our glee when they went and added a bottomless brunch offering into the mix (and #invited us for a visit)…

The deal is simple: choose one dish from any of the street food kiosks on the menu, and wash it down with as much Prosecco as you fancy (but drink responsibly and remember bubbles will get you sloshed faster!) for £35.

We opted for @great_british_charcuterie’s Eggs Benedict Muffin and @carlitoburritobrighton ’s Breakfast Burrito, which were both totally delicious – exactly what you’d expect from Brighton’s finest independent food outlets. The Great British Charcuterie dish was true to its reputation, simple at first glance but with each and every part of the eggs benny elevated with quality flavour, providing some serious pleasure with every mouthful. The breakfast burrito was seriously awesome too, and super filling, but don’t make the mistake (as we did!) of taking it out of the foil too early. You will make a mess, no matter how hard you try not to. Oops. 🌯

We then washed it down with a good bottle and a half of bubbly, which set us up nicely for our day ahead without getting us too sloshed 🥂

There’s really very little wrong with Shelter Hall Raw’s bottomless brunch offering, and we’re thrilled to see how much the site has developed, however we can’t ignore the cost – £35 lies on the (much) pricier end for a good bottomless brunch in Brighton. That seaside view may be about as premium as it gets without going up the i360 itself, the Prosecco may be a really delicate and lovely bottle from a UNESCO World Heritage-designated site in Italy, and I really do love supporting the fantastic food of our indies, but that £35 will unfortunately prevent us from visiting as frequently as we’d like to.

Would you believe you can get your hands on this s

Would you believe you can get your hands on this shakshuka for just £5?! Eastbourne’s @townergallery is the region’s biggest art gallery and it’s more than worth the trip out of town (40 minutes on the train from central Brighton, FYI). There’s oodles of exhibitions, an arthouse cinema and this little plate of tomatoey goodness (which was virtually indistinguishable from many of the ones Brighton’s best cafes offer at double the price), plus a few other menu items including two choices of fresh smoothies. Not bad, huh?

To mark its 10th anniversary in the town, Loether Goetz has painted a massive colourful mural on its exterior - particularly eye catching in the winter months. Meanwhile, the awe-inspiring work of David Nash fills the gallery until 2 February 2020, reflecting the artist’s personal relationship with nature in the Welsh countryside (pictured).
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Brighton’s best brunch of 2019 (voted by the pub

Brighton’s best brunch of 2019 (voted by the public in the BRAVOs) was always going to be delicious, but it had been overlooked by us in the past due to its location, size and busy atmosphere.

After a delicious coffee and fresh orange juice, however, we were ready to change our minds.

We’re a bit hesitant about shellfish on a brunch menu (we decided not to feature one new restaurant on the blog because of a flavourless and generally VERY disappointing lobster benedict priced at £18), but @mokshacaffe ‘s fab crab benny - a generous mound of crabmeat, pea purée and perfectly poached eggs atop a slice of rye - was fresh, full of flavor and utterly delicious. Elsewhere on the table, the full English was also treat, the homemade beans the cherry on top of a very satisfying plate. A new one for the kitchen - ham hock with hash browns (ohhh, the hash browns) and kale - is also well worth a mention, and is one we’d recommend wholly to meat eaters after something a bit different.

Though we missed veggie options this time, that’s not to say the menu is lacking - there are plenty of plant-based options in this roomy cafe. Another mention, while we didn’t have it this time, goes to their Mexican inspired dishes. The Huevos Rancheros is HUGE, but is unlike any other dish offered for brunch across Brighton.

No wonder they went an won an award for it.

So I haven’t quite waxed lyrical about this yet

So I haven’t quite waxed lyrical about this yet but let it be known that I LOVE The Set. This cosy little spot in Regency Square won a prestigious Bib Gourmand this year and it couldn’t have been more deserved. Though its menu has gone through a huge change over the last year, the same values that underpin its success are still there: a casual atmosphere you can take a date, your parents or a group of mates (The Fix bar next door will even sort you further into the evening), lovely staff, and fantastic food - all with an affordable price tag.

We visited for brunch not too long ago and were just as impressed. The potato cake (£8) was a clear winner between us - and beautifully plated - but the Veggie Breakfast (£10.50) and Merguez Eggs (£8) were also a shout and a half (yes we ordered three dishes between two people - and what? 😉). Aptly, the menu is as seasonally affective as my SAD - think rich and hearty flavours perfect for getting us all through the winter months. Phew!
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It’s not very often that a brunch absolutely blo

It’s not very often that a brunch absolutely blows us away, but the kind folk at @treacle.ginger have managed it, delivering in spades great hospitality, the biggest brunch selection we’ve seen on a menu yet, and super reasonable prices (especially for Hove!). Owner Lisa is an absolute powerhouse, and so welcoming of patrons to her cafe it’s difficult to believe she’s only had it for 18 months... It really feels like this little spot in Hove was made for her.

The space is creative yet comfortable; recycled milk cartons take the shape of lampshades creating a warm glow throughout, while local art adorns the walls. There’s so much attention to detail - even the mugs are beautifully made by an artisan ceramicist. The notion of comfort extends all the way to the menu too, as items like a mug of soup served with cheese on toast ooze simple indulgence, offering @treacle.ginger up as an ideal brunch spot whether you want somewhere to catch up with friends, take your mum, or curl up with a good book for an hour on a rainy day.

It may be a little way out of town for the regular Brightonian, but this little brunch stop is well worth the trip, and has quickly become a solid fave.

On our plate: Veggie Breakfast - 2 poached eggs, halloumi, garlic & chilli roasted mushroom, roasted cherry vine tomatoes, avocado, dressed spinach leaves, buttered toast, chilli jam - £9.75; Sweet Potato Hash - sweet potato with garlic, chili, spinach, coriander and feta. Served with grilled halloumi, chorizo, roast cherry vine tomatoes and a poached egg (make it vegan with avocado) - £8.95.
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Summer may have hidden away for now, but we brunch

Summer may have hidden away for now, but we brunchers have faith that it’s coming back. At least we hope so, as we already want to pay another visit to the @patternsbtn terrace for another bottomless brunch.

Really enjoyed this one - not only was the food delicious, and the brekkie cocktails never ending, but we also loved the addition of “art therapy” (colouring in) out on the terrace in the sun.
As it happens, two hours is more than ample time for food, a colouring sesh and a few drinks - fortunately this bottomless brunch also ends early enough to allow for an afternoon nap before the evening’s plans (or stay for the after party and keep it rolling!). Sleepy Saturday afternoons need never be the same again.

On our plate: Eggs Benedict - slow cooked, pulled local free range ham hock, poached eggs served on house potato rosti with cider emulsion and fresh apple; Avo Toast - fresh avocado, avo mousse, soft boiled egg, radish, candied beetroot on sourdough toast. All mimosas, Prosecco or Bloody Maries unlimited. £29 per person all in.

So obsessed with @tprcoffee I went to their Bright

So obsessed with @tprcoffee I went to their Brighton Square location twice in two weeks ✌️
As well as killer coffee, these guys present a brunch menu which packs a punch, with sriracha available on demand to add a tangy kick to any of their breakfasts. Did I mention their baristas are the friendliest chaps - and it’s an incredible spot for freelancers during the week too?
I’m yet to try their vegan rhubarb and custard pancakes (the staff favourite), but I figure that just gives me an excuse to return, right? 😉

On our plate: Smokey Cornbread Waffles, with asparagus, rhubarb chutney and hummus (poached egg available) - £8.50 // House Fry Up with sourdough toast, veg sausage, hash brown, garlic roasted mushrooms, vine cherry tomatoes, hummus, spicy house beans and scrambled tofu - £9.50

It’s been a loooong time since we last posted, v

It’s been a loooong time since we last posted, various “life” things getting in the way of being able to kick back, relax, and just sit and have a brunch. But we dropped in to @downtoearth_coffee today for a cheeky avo on toast, and were really impressed. Extra points for the pink latte (bubbles only visible cos it’s oat milk), which - though pricey - finished off a proper rainbow of a breakfast 👏 🌈 🍽
On our plate: Smashed avocado on sourdough (with butternut squash purée, cherry tomatoes, radishes, watercress) with the eggs substituted for mushrooms - £6.50; beetroot oat latte - £3.10. Yummo.

Absolutely phenomenal brunch @tradingpostcoffeeroa

Absolutely phenomenal brunch @tradingpostcoffeeroasters branch in Lewes this week.
As one of the high flyers of Brighton, with reliably good food and great coffee, we were happy to be able to pick up something familiar from our old faithful a little further afield.
On our plates: Veggie Breakfast (organic poached or scrambled egg, avocado, roasted vine tomatoes, flat garlic mushroom, organic seasoned beans, sautéed spinach and buttered sourdough topped with pea shoots, £8.50 - plus a little extra for the added salmon); Chilli Roasted Butternut Squash (smashed chilled chilli-roasted butternut squash, with feta, mint, sumac & a poached egg on buttered sourdough toast topped with pumpkin, chia seeds & pea shoots, £9).

♡ A brunch worth traipsing to Eastbourne for. @n

♡ A brunch worth traipsing to Eastbourne for.
@nelsoncoffeeco has always been a favourite of ours, and has undergone so many transformations since it was founded by husband and wife duo Ben and Lucy in 2014.
Great coffee by the guys at @ozonecoffeeuk is accompanied by a seasonal brunch menu, which just seems to get better and better.
It’s also a particularly Insta-friendly cafe, each dish plated up to look as beautiful as possible while still being incredibly tasty.
On our plate: Fritter Stack (Jalapeño sweetcorn fritters, semi-dried vine cherry tomatoes, Cacklebean free range poached egg & pea shoots, served with mint infused yoghurt & Nelson tomato relish, £8 - plus £2 for extra bacon).

Finally paid a visit to the Flour Pot Kitchen in K

Finally paid a visit to the Flour Pot Kitchen in King’s Road Arches recently. The views of the West Pier are unparalleled, and there seems to have been a bit of a rejuvenation of the area of late which provides a satisfying buzz to contrast an otherwise sleepy Sunday morning.
On our plate: Butterbean Shakshuka (smokey spiced baked butterbean + tomato stew with two poached eggs, lime zest & Flour Pot bread, £8.50); Sweet Potato Hash (roasted sweet potato hash with padrón peppers, avocado, lemon crème fraîche served with a poached egg, £9).
Coffee was on point as always, including our chai latte, which we opted to have with soy milk as we find dairy tends to kill the spices.
How do you have yours? Does it work better with any other milk alternatives? Let us know in the comments 👇🏻

Our fave ♥️ @blackmochabrighton’s brunch men

Our fave ♥️ @blackmochabrighton’s brunch menu is really a cut above, offering reliably delectable meat, veggie and vegan options - but it’s their specials where they really pull out all the stops. This weekend’s was a massive treat of black pudding, bacon (still tied best in the city with @sugardoughhove), guac and poached egg on sweetcorn glazed sourdough - all for the grand old price of £8.50.
No black mochas for us this time as we were already pretty jacked up from our earlier trip to @bondstcoffee , but the tea here was ace (and entirely reasonable at a pot for £2.30).
We also opted for their take on the Reuben sandwich. Yum.

Brunches has been in Bath this weekend, and what a

Brunches has been in Bath this weekend, and what a gorgeous place it is! We paid a visit to @greenrocketcafe , a charming little plant-based space near the city’s oldest house and gardens. We ordered the breakfast of champions (£8.95), which worked wonders at fixing our hangovers from the night before, and their scrambled egg on toast (they also offer scrambled tofu for vegans).
Super yum - and the juice/drinks menu was somewhat a force to be reckoned with!!

Had the most INSANE brunch at @thelonghousecafe re

Had the most INSANE brunch at @thelonghousecafe recently. This plant-based eatery is so generous on portions, and creates the most amazing dishes it’s easy to forget that it’s ALL good for you.
We had the full breakfast, which included scrambled tofu - a first for us, though won’t be the last time we order it - and the mezze platter. Both were lovely, and felt like huge treats for our bodies.
Now our favourite cafe for guilt-free indulgence - we look forward to going back some time soon for their late night small plates 🤤

After hearing everyone else rave about @v_and_h_ca

After hearing everyone else rave about @v_and_h_cafe in Hove, we finally decided to take a trip down for ourselves to see what the fuss was all about. We weren’t disappointed. Their Bubble & Squeak was incredible, as was their avocado on toast. What’s more, their coffee was top grade, AND they had a whole tray of chilled homemade juices (we nabbed the last orange, carrot and ginger at 10.30am - better get in there early, folks!).
Super family friendly, get there early if you want a table to yourself.

Not going to lie, @fudgiesbistro confused the crap

Not going to lie, @fudgiesbistro confused the crap out of us when we first walked in. Is it a pub? Is it a bar? Restaurant? Lounge? But after one look at the menu, and a meeting with it’s adorable namesake (a cheeky little Pomeranian named Fudge), we were sold.
Catering to veggies, vegans, and traditional types who like to stuff their faces with as much as they can, Fudgies is a great stop post hangover, and its cute little Pommy publican is the cuddliest little thing.
Did we mention the prices are also absolutely INSANE? Our gigantic Full English hash cost a measly £8.50, while the veggie Full Fudgie set us back just £9.20. Coffee is decent too, AND there’s breakfast cocktails. Yum 🍸🍹

If you wander into the deepest part of Kemptown, y

If you wander into the deepest part of Kemptown, you’ll find @eggandspoon1 , a charming community cafe in St George’s Road.
Their brunches are homely with a twist, they have an epic tea menu, and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming - everything you want on a sleepy Sunday morning (did we mention they welcome our four-legged friends too?) 🐶 🍳

You might know @sugardoughhove best as an insanely

You might know @sugardoughhove best as an insanely good bakery, but did you know their spot in Market Street, Brighton also does the most incredible boozy brunch too?
We paid a visit last month on a particularly ravenous morning, picked three dishes between two (oops) and were absolutely floored. 10/10 - instantly becoming one of our favourites (watch out, Black Mocha!)
On our plate: Potato rosti, wilted spinach, smoked haddock, poached egg & avocado hollandaise, £11.90; Avocado smashed with feta and mint on sourdough (with extra poached egg), £9.90; ‘French toast’: eggy croissant, maple syrup, fruit compote (with extra bacon), £9.90. Highly recommend all three dishes 🙌

For a proper English fry up (and not an avocado in

For a proper English fry up (and not an avocado in sight), you could do worse than a stop at @villagebrighton. Each table is thoughtfully set with flowers, and the breakfasts are expertly made with mega generous portions (we couldn’t finish ours)! Coffee’s pretty good too, and there’s fresh orange juice on the menu, along with a great selection of pastries to either have in or takeaway if you fancy something a little lighter (though these were cleared out pretty early so be sure to get in quick!!).
It’s a huge space which also boasts open mics and more in the evenings... What more could you want?

After wandering past Salvage on the Hove end of We

After wandering past Salvage on the Hove end of Western Road many times, we finally stepped in for brunch. This heatwave seems to be going on forever, so it seemed wrong to sit anywhere but outside. With the sun beaming down on us, we ordered two juices, two americanos and two salmon dishes (did you know they’re strictly pescatarian?), and giggled in delight at the bubbles (though a couple did make it into our food, ahh!).
Interior-wise, it’s about as Brighton as you can get, and somewhat resembles a flea market. Yet with flawless hospitality, we thought it felt like home. Thanks for having us, @salvagecafe, we’ll be back soon!

Have you ever been to @mokshacaffe on York Place?

Have you ever been to @mokshacaffe on York Place? This bustling cafe is absolutely rammo on the weekends, and with good reason: have you seen their Huevos Rancheros (a sort of open breakfast burrito)?! I’m ashamed to say the portion size absolutely beat me and I had to get friends to help me finish the last third - but it was so delicious I didn’t want to share!
I’m told the full English (also pictured) is pretty solid too, and can personally vouch for the coffees and juices (and the service was fabulous - impressive as there can’t have been more than five waiters on shift in a 50+ cover cafe).
Ranked one of our faves in the city, hands down 👏

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