I would have to agree with Sophie W that Poppies is the best place to pick up a sandwich or…read morebaguette on the London Road. It's simple, cheap, and relaxing (in the little space for you to sit). If your in a bit of a rush, and you can't wait around to have something more substantial, whilst you also don't want to waste your money on some anaemic little stale sandwich from Somerfield, this is the place to come. There's also a deal going on Coffee's too, so pop down and kill two birds with one sandwich, or stone...or whatever...

Poppy's is a light, contemporary and colourful little sandwich bar, that manages to do enough to…read morestand out a little in a crowded local market. They sell a range of sandwiches, cakes and pastries. The highlight here though is the paninis - they are absolutely huge, around twice the size of average and well filled (mine was a very delicious, oozing brie and bacon). If you're still hungry, the cakes are also divine - home made and full of flavour. It's not really (bar a couple of small metal tables) and eat in place, due to the size, but grab some lunch here and head over to the Level or Preston Park to eat it - perfect.

On this trip, in mid June 2025, we'd promised our American daughter a proper British "Cream Tea"…read more.. Somehow, we didn't expect to find it in Brighton, but this was the perfect place for it! After a long walk from Brighton Marina to the Pier, and a lot of shopping in The Lanes, we were ready for an Afternoon Tea! This Tea Shop is in the heart of "The Lanes", a picturesque location amidst brightly coloured shops, cafes and restaurants, in narrow, winding alleyways that make for a unique shopping area. It was lucky we went in at 4.30pm... They close at 5pm, but we were welcomed in as one of the last guests before they announced they were closed. It also meant we not only got a table, but the place started clearing out before we'd finished, so we ended up being the last customers, which was nice. It's a cute, cozy little tea shop, pretty on the outside and inside, with pictures of Brighton on the walls and an eclectic mixture of teapots, milk jugs and cups. It had been many years since I'd last had a "cream tea" and this didn't disappoint. We ordered some fruit scones and some plain scones (both were yummy but I recommend the fruit ones - the raisins & sultanas are really plump and juicy!). We also tried our scones both ways - cream then jam (the Devon way), and jam then cream (the Cornish way)... I'd been brought up the Devon way, but discovered the Cornish way is actually more to my liking! Both were yummy! We didn't buy any cakes, but the cakes (as well as the scones) are made fresh daily and looked delicious. And I must say, the tea itself was fresh and superior quality - loose leaf English breakfast, rather than bagged, really makes a difference. Our server was very sweet and friendly, and then, at the end, since we were the last customers, the shop owner came out to talk to us, and was super friendly and welcoming... She asked where we were from (always fun, as I'm British, but my husband and daughter are American). Despite it being the end of her day, she didn't rush us out at all, and enjoyed chatting with us. The whole thing was a delightful experience.

Absolutely adorable little tea house! Love the tea cups and tea pots used as decor. Staff were…read moresuper friendly and helpful. The place was packed on a super hot day in Brighton and the staff kept the place hopping. Enjoyed cucumber sandwiches and the most delicious scones and clotted cream. A true English tea house!

A pleasant little take away shop selling mostly freshly made sausage rolls, pasties, toasties, and…read moreother treats. Perfect if you want a quick filling morsel that is fast, cheap, and delicious! There are some outside tables available if you need to sit...hopefully its a nice day! £3/$4 Per sausage roll...I opted for the Mustard Sausage Roll, which was very generous with rich, meaty, fatty pork sausage and lots of mustard cooked in. The Vegetarian Roll was also a big win for my wife.

Over the past three years, I've made it a mission to visit this shop pretty much every time I've…read morebeen in Brighton. What started as a place I was kind of keen on has become somewhat of a pilgrimage and, while my arteries are suffering for it (note well: there will be cheesy goodness), my trips to Croque Shop are often the highlight of my trip. The Croque Madames are to die for, with a great balance of cheese to bechamel and a balanced construction that means you can take them away without them disintegrating instantly, and the shop owner is plain lovely. The range of sausage rolls also seems to be ever expanding, and the mustard and pork one I had the other day was delicious - just the right amount of mustard to add flavour without overpowering the filling. This place only seems to get better and better!

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.

We stumbled across this little tea room while wandering around Brighton one afternoon…read more A beautiful, quaint old set up with room for about a dozen people. An eclectic array of crockery is available and lairs of yummy homemade cakes to tempt you Hasn't been open very long but well worth a visit

Leman Tea Room is a cozy, warm tea shop that hits the spot on a cold evening. I'd love to revisit…read morein the warmer months and sit outside to people watch. It was frigidly windy when I was in Brighton and after walking around the town a bit, I started looking for a place to brace myself with a cup of tea before heading out. I'd had a recommendation to try to find Leman Tea Room and it was well worth the quick walk. The owner kindly let me in and it was bliss. So warm and toasty, and adorably decorated. I ordered a slice of their spinach and banana cake, and a cup of tea. Both were just what I needed. The cake was fresh, handmade, and not too sweet at all. I polished it down with my little teapot of tea. The owner left me alone to my thoughts and to warm up at my own pace, never hurrying me. I love little finds like this, with plenty of the owner's and local character throughout!

This is a fantastic little deli shop located bang on the Old Shoreham Road, right opposite the big…read moreFurniture Village shop. Its my local sandwich destination as there's only really fast food/junk food around this area otherwise. Luckily they serve a really nice selection of food. The toasted cheese and ham is out of this world. Nothing is over priced which is something you can't say about most Brighton delis. They do a really good out-door catering service too which I'm told is really reasonable and reliable.

I love this little deli that offers up luncheon delights at very respectable prices. Whether you're…read moreafter a granary doorstep of sausage and bacon, a Contintental wrap of pesto chicken and rocket or a New York style melt with Pastrami, Swiss cheese and all the trimmings, you'll find the quality and the prices here incredibly competitive. Pretty much everything on the menu falls between £2 and £3 and there's a large range of vegetarian offerings as well as jacket potatoes and pies. You really can't go wrong here.

Used to be next to my work ! Always great for a sandwich , good guys , good service , close bit…read moreearly tho

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?

On vacation in Brighton and stopped at this little coffee shop every morning we were in the area…read morefor oatmeal latte. Very friendly folks and the coffee was excellent. super friendly to dogs.

Pleasent, clean, well laid out little shop, a window seat adorned with large cushions can…read moreaccommodate several snackers and there's a tall table with stools for those lunchtime chats over a smoothie and panini. 80s britpop playing on a hidden sound system, the area is light and airy giving the impression that even a busy lunchtime queue wouldn't feel crammed in. Friendly proprietor who is happy to make sandwiches to order. I had chicken and bacon on brown bread and was asked if I wanted butter, pepper, Mayo and any other condiment/sauce. Fairly priced and once I sat down and devoured my sandwich I not only felt satisfied but also felt that I'd eaten something tasty and worth every penny. The chicken was generously sliced and the bacon cooked to the appropriate degree, not too crispy and not at fatty.