The ambiance and the wait staff were enjoyable and very accommodating. The food was disappointing. The eggs Benedict had under toasted and very dense bread, a 'hollandaise' sauce that was more like liquid sour cream and the eggs were hard boiled. I'm grateful that the server didn't charge me for my drink as a way to make up for the entree I sent back (the second time the eggs were less cooked but certainly not poached) read more

Wonderful food and attentive staff. Enjoyed a burger and salad with the family. Lovely atmosphere with a delicious menu. My son had the double chicken burger and was delighted with the dish. read more

Bill's - Double Chicken with sweat potato chips! - British Near Me - Brighton, BNH

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I've had such a good d'expérience to Bill's! The food is high quality, the decoration is lovely, some candles on the table, a lovely and peacefully moment with family and friends, would definitely come back! The service was fine, waiters were nice and welcoming, so you definitely should come and check by yourself :). Plus, the location is dreamy, near the city center, such great tables and a lot of spaces, fresh food served very quickly, but it was so cold that I don't think I'll come back during winter or autumn.. read more

Amazing breakfast attentive staff, just what was needed after a hectic evening in Brighton!

oh. my. Bill. (You'll notice that the word 'God' has been replaced by the word 'Bill.' This is not for dramatic effect, this is in fact the truth.) Never have I been happier giving 5-stars. And never have I wanted to slather picture perfect floral desserts into every pore and orifice of my body. read more

The perfect cure for a hangover? A large crush and veggie breakfast at Bills. Two poaches eggs covered in sweet chilli dipping sauce on a bed of toast. One piece of toast covered in fresh, home-made guacamole with a chilli kick. The other covered in red pepper humous. My stomach is now full and my head is starting to ache a little less. I might even be able to manage a wee glass of Shiraz in an hour.... read more

Bill's - British Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Went to Bill's after a recommendation from a colleague's friend after a night out on 'work' business. Pretty safe to say I had one of the best (and probably healthiest) full English breakfasts - ever. In fact, I've never seen so much greenery on a fry up. Everything was cooked perfectly and it was a triumph of a breakfast. Juices were good, if a little pricey, but I could practically hear my body sigh with relief as something that was considerably healthy than what I was consuming the night before entered its system. Bill's does the whole organic, fancy, farm store thing very very well. It's not too in your face and you can browse the shelves on one side of the eating area that are adorned with all kinds of goodies. Service was swift and friendly. It was a Tuesday morning so I can't comment on the weekend rushes. And I left full and very satisfied. It wasn't the cheapest breakfast I've ever had, but then again, it was kind of one of the best! I'd definitely go back to Bill's, maybe not on a weekend as the sound of yummy mummys and toddlers would probably make me run a mile. But on a quiet Tuesday morning it was the haven that I needed to nurse me back to normality. Excellent. read more

Bill's - Inside Bills - British Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Words can't explain how much I love Bill's. I wish I could have folded it into my pocket and taken it back home with me. My flatmates and I frequented this place for breakfasts and brunches, and we always had a good time. The decor is super cute, food and drinks are served on/in adorable plates and cups, and it all seems to be done 'right.' Brighton is pretty "green" and Bill's plays to that with its selections of local produce, jellies and pickled goods lining the walls floor to ceiling. When my mom visited, she nearly fainted at the sight of the pastry case. The cakes are stacked meters high with loads of fresh fruit and whipped cream (her dream). We ate here, and she was not disappointed. (This is a woman SPOILED by the fantastic desserts in the Czech Republic, and she is picky beyond belief.) Bill's, hop the pond! I miss you! read more

Booked online for the bottomless pancakes but on arrival saw that the offer is only available between 3-5 even tho the website allows u to book it for any time which was disappointing and misleading. We were sandwiched in a seat between the busy high tension food pass and a table whos children were basically crawling and screaming all over us. We only ordered two plates of food but waited over 30 mins for it to arrive, one of said plates we saw sat on the pass for over 15 minutes while the other was still being made. When the food did arrive it was very average and dry. The employees were nice but it was quite busy so we felt slightly neglected. All of this as-well as the food being very overpriced. read more

Bills is a true Brighton gem! Though this is part of a small chain, the Brighton Bills feels undeniably local, with a really cosy, farmhouse feel. The interior is spectacular- with walls adorned with jam jars and other condiments and things hanging from the ceiling. The space is vast and the ceiling high and yet there is a cosiness to the place despite this! It feels small and intimate, no matter how busy or empty. I've been here a few times for food and coffee and have been so impressed! The food is truly delicious- I've tasted the brownie and the breakfast bread basket, both of which I would eat over and over again! :) The bread basket was full of wonderful little treats- too many for one person alone, really- and came to a reasonable £4, which really impressed me. The staff are delightful in here and they cater to different diets happily enough it seems, with gluten free brea available on request. This is the perfect little place for breakfast, brunch, lunch or coffee! Whatever you fancy- come to Bills! You'll be finding me in there a lot more now that I've sampled their breakfasts...! read more

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Um, so was a bit underwhelmed on the whole, but I think might have been due to my food choice? I walked away feeling stodgy and heavy after a meal of Cumberland sausage and potato Rosti which was very rich and creamy but delish. The sausage was ok, but not something I would order again. My companion had steak which he said was decent but nothing special, however we both agreed that the corn with spice-butter and the sweet potato fries he got as his sides were excellent. Oh the mint-peach tea was also very refreshing, but make sure u ask for less ice otherwise it gets watered down very quickly. I don't know, we might go back if in Brighton again, but this visit for us def did not live up to the hype of the other Yelp reviews. read more

Bill's - Cumberland Sausage on potato Rosti in foreground - I think other plate is steak with excellent sweet potato fries and corn - British Near Me - Brighton, BNH

I wish I could give 6 stars as the service was so good or maybe 7 because they have Portuguese Vinho Verde and that's always an extra star, right?! Yes, it was that great, for real, one of the best meals!! The space is beautiful, with candles on the tables that make it intimate and cozy. All the staff are very friendly and chatty. The food is delicious and so are the drinks! So to start I ordered a glass of vinho verde - it's good, it's portuguese - and a peach and mint iced tea and both were great.Then for starters tortilla chips (which came with 3 different sauces), for a main a Bill's hamburger and for dessert a Bill's ice cream - yoghurt, vanilla and honeycomb!! All truly amazing, superb! However, the staff always make a difference in a meal experience. In this case they totally exceeded my expectations. One of those places where I get a welcome feeling. Since I walked-in they were really nice and they checked several times to make sure everything was alright but the highpoint was at the end when I told the waitress that she was amazing and that she must have loads of patience to look after the rude customers on the table right beside us (they were acting awkwardly all night)! At this point she said: 'That just made my day, can I give you a hug?'. Well, I said yes, of course! A space can be pretty, food can be really nice and staff amazing but this place combines everything together to make it perfect! Oh and they have Portuguese wine!! read more

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Brilliant Bill's in Brighton is the Business. Popped in a few weekends ago for tea and cake, and ended up having lunch and two bottles of sparkling wine. This place is a treat. The room is like a reclaimed fire station/garage. The walls are a floor to ceiling grocery store ... the kind like Whole Foods, where you want to try everything. The staff are typical Brighton kids. The food is scrummy and generous and if you are lucky, or early enough to bag yourself a table, you can easily spend a few hours grazing. Someone's getting a Bills hamper this Christmas! Alas, the London branch in Covent Garden, is none of the above. Though they do sell the Bill branded goodies. read more

Bill's - Afternoon tea anyone? - British Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Bill's has been in Brighton for years and I've loved it ever since it opened. I've been with friends, taken family and gone with my other half and every time it's been great. Sadly still miss the amazing desserts they used to do covered in fruit and flowers, they were works of art. The portion sizes have reduced over the years and it's now a really big chain, which means it's lost a bit of its unique charm. Even so they still get top marks as its a great place to go. They do a really good veggie breakfast. read more

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My mom and I stumbled upon this spot while visiting Brighton last month. We wanted coffee and a light lunch and this was perfect. I got an americano which was amazing -- I'm a coffee fiend and this one was definitely something special. We then got the macaroni and cheese which we are currently in the process of trying to recreate back at home because it was so good. We ordered a salad too which was great with a healthy serving of avocado which is always nice (I think it was the bacon salad) Our waitress was a total sweetie too and told us all about her experience in Brighton (I'm moving there in September) and told us some great spots to go check out after our meal. This may have been my favourite spot we ate at on our whole trip and will definitely be one of my regular spots once I move to town. read more

Bill's - Inside Bill's - British Near Me - Brighton, BNH

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This place reminds me of trips to Seattle or Melbourne, and I just love the atmosphere. It's a must on every trip to Brighton now! I love everything about it, the decor, the food, the staff ... good balance, and I don't mind paying that little bit extra for extra special yummy meals. I had a lovely quiche on my last visit, and my friend's Indian-influenced vegetable soup looked just as tasty. Mind you, big attack of food envy when I saw pancakes with fresh fruit arrive at the table next to us ... read more

Bill's - British Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Great place to have lunch, breakfast or even brunch. Very inviting open plan warehouse style building with upper level and lower level seating. On the edge of best parts of the Brighton Laines. I find that this seems to have better service and food than some if the other smaller Bills I have visited in other parts of the country. read more

We went there last night with a booking. They were clearly very busy and the waiting time between starters and main was sadly too long for us and we had to leave, but they nicely wrapped everything to go for us and combed our bill for the trouble. I'll still go there soon to enjoy the amazing location (it's so pretty inside!), the delicious food and niceness of the staff! These are difficult times especially for restaurants that recently reopened after months being closed, stay safe and kind people! 9/10 would recommend to everybody! read more

Bill's doesn't have a huge gluten free menu, but they do have a dedicated one. I, however, always end up coming back to the same thing: the bacon, avocado salad. Imagine a salad, but then imagine that it is about 80% bacon. That is this salad. There's some leafy bits too, of course, but there is undeniably a lot of bacon, some cheese, slices of avocado and the most amazing gluten free croutons you will ever encounter. I could eat this salad every day of my life. Plus you get to feel a bit smug ordering a salad while your friends order massive burgers or something, because they won't know your salad is mainly bacon. read more

Bill's - British Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Booked a table for 6.30 i am writing this at 8.30 and the food has still not arrived. They say that they have lots of big tables which is rubbish. People that came in after us have gone. Appalling service. Would not come again. read more

An amazing place in Brighton, Bill's is half produce store, half cafe/restaurant. Stocking every type of fruit and veg, as well as chutneys, jams, olive oils and all manner of chillies, the dishes here are like nothing on earth. Every order was so well presented when I visited, and arrived in timely fashion (with six of us ordering brunch, we were expecting a bit of chaos). The staff are overwhelmingly friendly, and whilst we had to wait a bit for a table, it was well worth the wait. I ordered Bill's veggie breakfast, which was the poshest fry-up I've ever tasted. The eggs benedict someone else ordered looked amazing, as did the jacket potato with chilli, and the various other brunch meals ordered. The juices are well priced at around £3 each, and we were shocked at how low the bill was - a juice, tea/coffee and brunch dish for each of the six people cost £73 in total. We were impressed. I will definitely visit this colourful, vibrant place again, for brunch but also for dinner - the main courses sounded incredible, as did the lovely desserts. read more

Bill's - British Near Me - Brighton, BNH

I'm a visitor to Brighton and I'd not heard of Bill's before this weekend, so I was quite fascinated by the retail patchwork that is the North Lanes area. Set against that background, Bill's is a slick café and deli. Visiting in an evening, as we did for a family celebration meal, the café aspect was uppermost with, so far as I could see, the deli simply providing a backdrop to good food and a welcoming ambience. The menu is quite limited, although there were some specials and with fish, meat and vegetarian, I'd judge there was something for everyone. The wine list was short but, with our party of eight requiring red, white and rosé wine, plus champagne and bottled water, everyone seemed to find something that pleased. Starters for us were mezzes, and the burger drizzled in melted butter, and the curry attracted particular acclaim. I wasn't paying (always a bonus!) but I judged the prices to be above average with some justification. The service was good. read more

Bill's - Part of the deli section at Bill's, Brighton - British Near Me - Brighton, BNH

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Best restaurant in Brighton. It's a farm barn with tables Don't know what the review below is taking about. Prices are great compared to London and it is so unique(typical Brighton) read more

Bill's - British Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Was in Brighton for part of the bank holiday weekend and we needed some food to soak up the night before booze. So a friend suggested this store / restaurant. Service was really friendly and quick. Menu is quite varied with several veggie options. There were four of us. Two ordered the chicken skewers with cous cous (came with pitta bread), another a burger and one of us (me) went for the halloumi and cheese sandwich (it came with skinny fries). All very tasty, came quickish and the bloody marys were very good!!!! read more

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I love Bill's! It was my second time here but my first time eating from their brunch menu. I ordered the smashed avocado on toast with streaky bacon and the peach and fresh mint iced tea. Food - the toast was amazing! The bread was nice and soft. The poached egg was perfect and gooey. It was a unique touch to add lime and seeds ontop. Drink - THE PEACH ADN FRESH MINT ICED TEA IS GODLY. It's refreshing and just the right amount of sweetness. It doesn't have the artificial sweetness nor the super bitter tea taste. The best way to compare this is to a simple Japanese peach tea. Service - I went around 12 on a thursday. I was seated quickly and it was no problem getting the attention of a waitor. They were very kind. read more

The food is lovely, undeniably. I eat out a lot and the vegetarian breakfast here is truly the best meal in the world. Poached eggs, humous and avocado smothered over chunky bread with mushrooms and chilli sauce. I rave about this in my Bill's Lewes review too. Tbh it deserves its own section on Yelp. Broadly the menu is a little over priced, particularly the smoothies and starters/sides. We ordered the tortilla chips and a selection of dips. They only gave us 10 chips, which felt a bit cheap. The dips were lovely but we could only eat half of them as we'd run out of chips (see picture). I prefer Lewes as it's smaller but it's still really enjoyable :) read more

Walk into Bill's and there's the sense of a walking into the General Store from US vintage tv shows Green Acres or Petticoat Junction. Crates, barrels, & shelf upon shelf of fresh produce, boxed foods & all kinds of gourmet pastas, dips & spreads to feed the senses & excite the eyes No queue at 9am on a Thurs....score! Ordered the pancakes. No score. I almost want to say they were microwaved. Started out good & light at first but as they cooled, I got that hard chewy texture we all know comes out of the microwave....& while I can't say this was a certainty, I also can't think of any possibility of this hard-chewiness occuring otherwise Latte was good but needed an extra shot ... and I was in need of that extra jolt that particular morning Total Bill for 3 smallish pancakes & a latte w/ an extra shot? £10 ( hence "Bill" warrants being capitalised) So while not a hit for me, things were just on the miss-side & overall okay - so 3 stars read more

I went here with some fellow female Yelpers and I have to say we all left with a huge crush on Bill. It's food and service like this that makes you embarrassed to eat in a Weatherspoons and call it dining out. Nope this place isn't posh, nope the menu isn't too extensive but yes you can sit there for hours eating food like your mum cooks made out of the freshest local ingredients. It's also a store which is fantastic as it means that you can stuff your face wit goodness here and then buy all the bits to take home and try recreate at home. The one thing you mus leave room for here is the cakes - decorated in fruit and flowers it's a bit like a firework on a plate arriving at your table. Seriously, go! I'm urging you, you won't regret it. read more

Despite being very busy at lunchtime during half term, the efficient staff managed to get us a couple of seats within five minutes of arriving. The seating is "family style", meaning shared, around large wooden tables. The food is really very good, with a large menu that resembles an American restaurant more than a typically English one, including all day breakfasts. I had a salmon dish off the specials menu, and it was beautifully cooked, light and healthy. Very good coffee, especially for English restaurant, to finish it off. It's all quite busy and rather noisy, so may not be perfect for a quiet romantic date, but for just about anything else it's a really wonderful find. Congratulations to all the staff at Bill's! read more

It took a while to get seated, but once we did, it was lovely! We went to Bill's for breakfast and I had scrambled eggs with bacon. It was really tasty and the decor is gorgeous! read more

Oh Bill's! What a great little place. Bustling and busy, Bill's is a wonderful grocery-meets-restaurant in the heart of Brighton. Where I am from, these types of casual eats are more common (think Giuseppe's, Mercato or Farm in Calgary) so I was delighted to see a little bit of my home town across the water. We went to Bill's on a recommendation from a friend and were not disappointed. The food was excellent, delicious and complex; better than we expected even with a plug from a trusted source. The price point was good too; for weary travelers, one can eat well at Bill's without worrying they will break the bank. We sat at the end of a long, benched communal table with a handful of other guests under swaths of hanging peppers and garlic. After your meal, if you really liked the antipasto, you could walk away with a jar as the walls were lined with jars and cans of dips and treats available on the menu. Bill's is great, it's casual and fun; the food is delicious and you can go in your jeans without a reservation. Enjoy! T. read more

Was actually very disappointed in Bill's! Had been looking forward to it for so long and it turned out to be not so great... Had a fish pie which wasn't too bad but it definitely wasn't as good as you would expect from such a big and beloved chain. Everything was way overpriced and the portions were too small. Will not be going back there soon. read more

Bill's - Fish pie - British Near Me - Brighton, BNH

Not sure if I have written a review for bills before... But I'm going to write a quick new one... Went here today for brunch. Really tasty! I had eggs florentine, pumpkin seeds and spinach. Served on a muffins With delicious tasting butter. It was just amazing! Cost £7.95! So I would say pretty expensive but it's worth treating yourself to it as you can taste the difference of how farm like the food is! Organic I guess is the best word to describe it! I also had a cappuccino MY GOD. The coffee is REALLY REALLY good. I was a little bit taken a back by how amazing it was.. It's ALWAYS packed and busy in here. Next time I'm going to try and sit on the mezzanine - YES you don't always notice that do you? The reason why id like to sit there is because downstairs I feel everyone is really close to you and your sitting on top of each other. It also was realllllly hot and quite loud in there today! Get yourself down there in January! They are doing two for one on meals! read more

Oh Bill's, how I love you! I've been to the original Bill's in Lewes a number of times and have always had a great experience. I was a little apprehensive about trying the younger sibling fearing that it may not live up to it's big brother's reputation. But never fear, it certainly doesn't let the side down! Brighton Bill's is situated in North Road in a massive warehouse-style building. The walls are lined with produce you can purchase, and although you can no longer browse the shop and pick things up yourself, you can fill out a form while you eat and the waitress will do your shopping for you. As with my complaint for the Lewes Bill's, I think it's a shame that they have moved so far away from their greengrocer roots, but they seem to have a winning (and I should imagine extremely profitable) formula with their cafe/restaurant, so you can't really blame them. There was also no queue for a table at this location, unlike the smaller Lewes cafe, but I imagine this is not the case at the weekend. The food is always delicious, and this time was no different. I went for the bubble and squeak with ham, fried eggs and hollandaise sauce - absolutely scrumptious. My friend went for one of the specials - a Thai spiced pumpkin curry. I obviously had to sample it just for the benefit of this review and it was very tasty, although it was incredibly spicy. To be honest, I think I would have struggled to finish it myself. There are a number of recipes written on chalk boards which were hastily scribbled down. All we need now is for Bill's to release a recipe book and I will be a very happy lady! read more

Bills Go to Brighton go to Bill's. I'm yet to of gone to a restaurant, where every face you see, just has the biggest smile. This really is a new way of eating in the UK, it just WOWS everyone. You eat green things that I've never seen before and they just taste great, and believe me I'm no Super Veggie. I bought this local soft Sussex Cheese on my way out, forget about a good French Brie, you gotta try this. Everything is good here; they change their specials daily they even make a good old English fry up taste healthy! You'll queue for up to half an hour for a table on a weekend but isn't that what us Brits do best. Believe me it's worth the wait, this place is the best addition to the Brighton Lanes for years and years DONT MISS OUT!!!!!!!! read more

Planes, trains and automobiles have brought me to Brighton, and I remember all the hubub surrounding this little gem, so fellow yelper Sarah and I sought it out. It's kind of like if Whole Foods had a restaurant baby, in it's own square footage. A baby within itself... kind of like Alien. http://youtu.be/1W5BM7h3XW4 But the important thing is that it was mighty tasty and really quite reasonable. mains and desserts, bottle of wine and starter to share only came to about £45 for two people. It's a great place to sit and laze a weekend day away. I've been told there's a Covent Garden location, of which I'm dubious about because this type of place needs to be in an old building off a quiet side street... not a new building in the middle of touristville. Certainly worth a stop if you're daytripping out of London as we were. I'm somewhere between 4 and 5 stars. I think I may update and give 5 once I've been to a few more places in Brighton and know for sure that it's the best of the town, I need some benchmarking! read more

This is where you want to be when you are hungover and looking for every brunch option you can imagine in your head but are too lazy to cook up. Ribena in a box .... veggi breakfasts ... coffee and a corner you can settle into with the paper. The waiters are pretty slow at times and the kitchen gets hectic when it's busy but eh prices are reasonable and when everywhere else is packed you can often still squeeze onto a big table with a couple friends no problem. Note to Bills... when a table of people all order Ribena give it to them right away and they will instatantly stop giving you hungry pained looks. And a glass of ice with a Ribena box? How does that work. Also check out how Americans do smoothies ... you are almost there but still pretty far off! But you are all lovely really. read more

Coming from New York, and I've been in Brighton 3 times, this is by far the best place I have dined-in at. Food was amazing!! I had the Haloumi Burger, recommended by the waitress. I ordered a bottled beer which turned out to be warm, but I had very efficient service that made my experience superb. Being from the states, I only know of cask beer being cold, so this was my mistake. The decor is beautiful and every little detail from the sugar canisters to the the paper liner that the burger rested on was beautiful. Well done!! Will definitely come back!!! read more

Bill's - The Halloumi Burger. So delish. :-) - British Near Me - Brighton, BNH

SERVICE. Amazing. The host gave us an accurate heads up of how long the wait time would be and continually checked in with us to give us an update on our table. Our server was attentive and kind enough to explain the history of Bill's. FOOD. Brunch done right. The kitchen uses high-quality, locally-sourced produce. You're given a variety of home made jam, marmalade, and lemon curd. Oh and try "bubble and squeak", which is fried mashed potatoes and leeks, somewhat similar to hash browns. AMBIANCE. Casual, bright and fun. read more

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I don't know that I have enough nice words to say about the awesome dinner I just had at Bills. From the warm welcome when I walked in to the frankly amazing chicken burger and fries, I am truly impressed and wish they'd hurry up and open a Bills in Scotland. So two courses plus a beer set me back a very decent £22.50 which includes the extra avocado I had on the burger. Not the cheapest, sure, but an amount I am very very happy to pay if that's the experience every time. The chicken was tender and delicious, the sweet potato fries were crispy and beautifully seasoned, the chipotle mayo was smooth and spicy at the same time. And then I had pudding... I opted for the gooseberry and almond crumble and to be honest I had a wee moment with myself as I was eating because it was very nearly as good as the gooseberry crumble my grandma used to make with the berries from her garden. That's a lot of feelings for one pudding but the crumble stood up to it well! And the staff couldn't do enough for me. Super polite, seemed genuinely happy to be waiting on me and all round just a lovely atmosphere. Families were there when I sat down and there were a few couples but I also didn't feel out of place as a lone diner. So, yeah. If you're in Brighton go to Bill's. It's really really good. Eta: I have been informed by a pal there is in fact a Bill's in Glasgow. Be still my rumbling tummy! I will check it out and keep my fingers crossed that it's as good as it's Brighton brethren. read more