If your having lunch at home, Le Gourmet in Seven Dials is a fantastic place to head to. Located on…read moreDyke Road, just opposite the local Co-op, its a shop that excels in deli produce and take-away sandwiches/wraps that are made on the premises. The baguettes are big and filled well for a lot less than you'd expect. I prefer to buy a selection of cold meats, anti-pasti and a nice fresh loaf of foccacia bread to let everyone dig in. Try a lump of gorgonzola with a few slices of parma ham on a big chunk of olive oil drenched bread followed by one of their very sweet but tasty chocolate caramel shortbreads. Decadent but lovely!

There's no shortage of deli/sandwich shops in Seven Dials, each with their own character, but Le…read moreGourmet is probably my favourite. It's a very good sized shop for a deli, with a range to match. On the counter are big jars full of olives, tasty looking meats and cheeses, and different breads. Sandwiches, salads and cakes are always good - I love the meatball wrap! They also sell a good range of goods to take home - including a very impressive range of unusual looking pastas.

I been to Barneys Deli couple of times and they always provided the best cheese's in town. Also…read moreordering my Christmas Cheese from their website was so easy! Always friendly service, thank you!

From the owner: Situated in the bustling North Laine community of independent retailers in Brighton, we stock over…read more40 different Sussex cheeses as well as your usual cheese shop favourites, vegan dairy-free alternatives, local award-winning charcuterie and small batch chutneys and preserves, hand-made chocolate and butter, and a wide range of olive and truffle oils and condiments.

Right in the middle of Kemp Town village this little hidden cafe was a fantastic stumble upon for…read moreme. From the exterior it could be mistaken for a simple sandwich shop, which if course it is as well. But the venue also includes a bistro serving all of its homemade loveliness. The deli has a wide varied from the local area and international sources alike. If your planning to grab a sandwich at the weekend get in early as the lunch rush can leave the deli out of a lot ingredients, such as bread. If your taking a wonder through the village is a quaint stop off & 1 minutes walk form the seafront. The bistro is open for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea, serving full englishes, pastas, risottos and cakes for yumming up.

One ok experience, one really bad one. The first one was a Ham Salad sandwich, which was filled…read morevery generously and garnished with a very nice chutney. The second experience was a sit in Breakfast. Firstly they got my order wrong, so the food was scraped off and then plonked back on, except when it came back the order was still wrong. I decided just to get on with it but the eggs were too burnt so I quickly moved them to one side. Thirdly the toast wasn't there. Fourthly I asked for toast, about 4 people were just chatting away behind the counter whilst I waited for my toast, 10 mins later they managed to bring it out. Fifthly everything had gone cold already. Sixthly, for two small breakfasts and drinks it was 15 quid. Not a breakfast place maybe but the sandwiches are good and perhaps the rostis and soups are their forte. Yes they have good sausages but how hard is it to prepare breakfast in a cafe with 4 tables and get it right, or even close? Ill be off to a cheaper greasy spoon next time I need a fry up.

Really really tastey this place... I went in not knowing if I wanted a drink or a snack or a full…read moreblown lunch, and the friendly gentlemen stepped in with a smile and an earnest tone of passion to guide me through the options open to me. For just £1.80 I picked up a freshly made that day ball of fluffy rice cooked in breadcrumbs with a mozzarella and spinach centre that was about the size of both my fists together (without thumbs). Bringing it over to me, he offered a knife and fork, but said he personally like to "snatch it up in a napkin", With my cutlery poised, I suddenly deviated and went down the napkin route, which proved an incredibly satisfying, clean and spillage free way of munching through my meal... Random details aside, there was a host of food on offer here, which I fully intend to explore further down the line, with iconic Mediterranean dishes like lasagne sitting alongside equally intriguing unknown delights. Its a little small inside, so I was pleased to get a seat out of the cold. But for something to bring home with you, or for a sit down and nibble outside, this place is unparalleled.

I pass this tiny Sicilian deli everyday and after much admiring, I finally decided to try it out…read more With the likes of 'Poppy's' and 'Pause' nearby, Mediterrane faces tough competition in what is a small area. Having tasted the food though, this is perhaps the best of the local lunchtime eateries. The menu is based on traditional Sicilian dishes, and delivers superbly on the famous Italian brand. You'll also find that it's a lot cheaper than other deli's, certainly those further in to town. My baguette came in at £2.90, very reasonable. Space is a bit limited, but there is seating inside and out (weather permitting). Perhaps the strongest reason for going here would be the delightfully friendly owner, I can't explain just how sweet he was.

We had such a wonderful time learning all about the wine. Our wine guide was a delightful chap…read morecalled Will. Will is incredibly knowledgeable about the wines he introduced us to, taking us through the history of the grape / vineyard through to the flavours we should expect. We got to try six delectable wines, paired with the perfect cheese for the tasting. Oh yes! Now, don't think you're going to get enough nibbles to constitute a full meal... Also, I would suggest a late lunch if possible as you will end up fairly jolly as they have generous pours... We were trashed by the end of it bantering with Will and cracking jokes left right and centre (or at least we were in our minds). Will was happy to join in, and we hoped we left more of a good impression rather than a "thank god they're gone!" sigh of relief. The venue itself is a great size with small tables scattered around the centre table (where we were sat as a larger group of six). The decor is light, modern and filled with the chatter of happy drinkers. I also took home a bottle of my fave wine of the night. Offering 10% off purchases that evening sealed the deal for me (and the fact I needed to pack the bottle in my suitcase as I dreaded my hangover the next day before my 12 hour flight back to Hong Kong!).

Brilliant selection of wines, it's so nice to go beyond the basic supermarket offerings…read more I did a tasting here and it was wonderful. The host was so knowledgeable, welcoming and not at all pretentious or intimidating if you're a beginner wine fan! I ended up buying a couple of bottles to take home :) Have come here several times and would definitely recommend for a pleasant and relaxed evening.

This is a great little deli - and as close as you will get to being in Italy whilst in Brighton…read more There is a wide range of anti pasti. Bowels of delicious looking olives and cheeses lie under the glass counter. Wide selection of packaged items and freshly made lunch items. Top tip - if you ask nicely you can usually sample things before you buy them !

A charming little Deli, the things I use it for are: this place stocks bread from the Real…read morePatisserie, which I buy here my favourite is the chewy brownplus you can't beat asking for a couple of slices of parma ham and then feeling mugged when you pay. Just like being on holiday. Slightly overpriced, but it is a Deli, what do you expect?

Yummmmmmm!…read more Everything in this little Hanover deli/cafe looks mouth-wateringly delicious. I find it a real challenge to walk past without popping in for a treat. The idea behind Fanny's is to provide the local community with local produce, so you'll find there's lots of Sussex cheeses and local meat, as well as local organic milk and eggs. With freshly baked bread and pastries from the Real Patisserie this really is the perfect little shop to have on your doorstep! No longer must you buy yucky over-priced bread from the newsagent if you run out- hooray! The assortment of bread is great and the baguettes are especially good. If you fancy a sandwich they do filled ones too. With yummy home-made cakes, jars of pickles and preserves, antipasti, cheeses and meats of all varieties, I really could spend hours browsing and sampling in this lovely little deli. Alas I don't have that much time or money on my hands. But I will continue to support this fantastic little local business whenever I can!

What a gem of a place Fanny's is, this is the type of delicatessen that your stomach dreams of,…read morewhere you could spend far too much money without even knowing it. Selling homemade cakes, bread, sandwiches and fresh coffees, this is one of the nicest places for quite a distance. Everything here is so very Brighton; the produce is continental, yet local and organic (sounds contradictory, but it really is true). I would recommend coming here to anybody, although I would warn you that it is a bit pricey, and the selection is a bit limited if you're thinking about coming here instead of a green grocers or Co-Op.

I feel healthy. I feel like I want to create incredible homemade projects from various spices,…read moreseasoning, seeds, vegetables, berries, breads. That's what Grocer and Grain does to me. When I ventured here by mistakes I was with a Nutritionist. This is now her favourite place in Brighton and you can easily see why. Fresh healthy food makes this place an Aladdin's cave of new exciting tastes and food. Personally, I had a Mocha and it was very yummy. We then sat outside, basked in the sun and enjoyed our drinks.

From the outside, Grocer & Grain looks like the kind of posh deli you'd stumble across in…read moreSpitalfields or Notting Hill. The signage is pure Farrow & Ball and there's wooden crates artfully displaying mountains of butternut squash, sweet potaties and oranges. Two steps inside however, and you realise the owners have created more of a post-modern corner store with everything from fresh fruit and vegetables, organic eggs, milk and cheese to homemade cakes, soups and palm-sized quiches. The majority of it looks lip-smackingly good and is priced reasonably with coffee, pastries and salads to take away for commuters. Handily, they also sell big bags of rice, pasta, pulses and herbs and lots of Ecover household and cleaning products. In a strange twist, they also stock a small variety of rental DVDs from the owner's previous business - so you can pick up a blockbuster or rom-com with your grains and groceries!

We were looking for a quick and low cost snack. We ended up with the Reuben that they were nice…read moreenough to cut in 1-2 for us. Seating outside and it was just right.

Was feeling peckish so when I walked past Hells Kitchen's tempting window display, I had to stop…read moreand find something to nibble on. They had a whole board describing latkes so I ordered a Cheese and Chorizo Latke. The staff was friendly, heated it up, and put it in-between two plates and in a bag for me. My first reaction was wow, this latke is heavy! Unlike the ones I'm used to, this latke was super dense and not crispy. For just £3.25, I was too full for lunch. I liked that there was filling in the latke, but it was a bit bland and overly oily (though let's be real, when are latkes not super oily?), and it felt like I consumed an unnecessary amount of empty calories (correction: I did, not that I have any regrets). Although I wasn't blown away, Hells Kitchen had a ton of lunch options and is a solid spot with super reasonable prices.

This is the loveliest deli I've found in Brighton, and that's saying something, as they are a dime…read morea dozen in this foodie town! Organic, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free...whatever your requirement, you'll find something delicious. Wild Cherry specialize in homemade healthy food and it all tastes absolutely divine! I spent at least ten minutes staring at the selection of savoury treats...anchovie and vegetable strudel, vegetable quiche, chorizo and ham lasagne...everything looked mouth-wateringly good! Whatever you choose, it will come with a choice of salads (and we're not talking lettuce and cucumber here!). The sweets are equally as enticing: one side of the shop is given over to all sorts of pastries, cakes and even homemade bread and butter pudding! The coffees are well made and a little cheaper than you might pay in the centre of town- a cappuccino and a chai latte cost £1.95 each. Wild Cherry is not only a lovely little cafe, perfect for breakfast and lunch- they sell all sorts of posh pickles and preserves, as well olive oils, biscuits and chocolates. This would be the ideal place to create a yummy Christmas hamper!

I've been living in Hanover for a few months now and wish I had popped by this place sooner!…read more I had the mushroom and haloumi stuffed aubergine, stuffed peppers, chorizo lasagne and chorizo stuffed chicken with hummus, olives and pitta (between 3 people). All of the food was light, full of flavour and very nutritious so I walked away cured of my previously dreadful hangover and feeling fresh (also thanks to the help of their detox juice which may become a hangover essential). I will definitely be going back frequently as I need to try everything! Also, the staff are lovely and very helpful, the desserts and smoothies looked amazing and there is a great selection of gluten free, vegan and vegetarian food products.