Have been using Spice Box now for best part of 8 months and in this time we have only ever had one…read moremeal that was substandard. Mostly collect so I can't really comment on delivery service. Staff are always friendly and the food is ready on time. I've tried and tested nearly all the Indian takeaways in the local area and the Spice Box comes out top in my opinion for overall service, food quality and quantity. My only real criticism would be that the chicken can sometimes be a little too soft as if it's been "plumped up" with water and the naan breads are occasionally doughy, but this is being really picky and doesn't happen often.

good food, have ordered from them 3 times, however on the 3rd time of using them we waited 2 hours…read morefor our delivery, called them up 3 times and it still never arrived so we cancelled . This has annoyed us so much we will not use them again

Mmmmmmmm pizza slice joint that may now be my fave pizza place at the mo. £2.50 for a big slice…read moreplus we got a free slice as it was happy hour. Reminds me of American pizza slices, really big yet thin with really flavoursome toppings (we had a meat one) and minimal crust which is just the way I like them. You can also order whole pizzas, the largest of which is massive. They also have a small outside space to sit if the weather is nice. Great little local haunt (located at the bottom of elm grove). Check it out! Update: you can buy a slice in there and donate it to people who can't afford one for just £2.50. Really nice idea (nicked from a NY pizza joint I think). I like them all the more. Just had a large MeatME pizza prepared in 5 mins while we waited. Amazing!!!!!!

Friendly place, great selection and they deliver. They also have an option of donating to charity.read more

Situated opposite Waitrose on Western Road, this is an interesting supermarket, focusing on Asian…read morecuisine, with the emphasis on natural, organic and fairly-traded produce. The array of exotic fresh herbs and spices is impressive, but they also do a wide range of fresh fruit and vegetables and dairy products, which are as locally sourced as possible. They also have an extensive range of special diet products - for example, gluten free, vegan and vegetarian products, and organic baby food. Prices vary hugely, though: pittas are very good value, for example, but some other items are more expensive. But with such a wide range it is unlikely you won't be able to find what you want. The main downer - as others have said - is the staff, who vary from friendly to downright dismissive. The other particular gripe is the awkward queuing system, that means that on every visit, someone who has arrived later has ended up getting served before me.

I used to love going to Taj for everything from hallumi, almond milk and kalamata olives to fresh…read moreherbs, sweet potatoes and plantain. Last summer I probably went in every other day for a bunch of vine tomatoes or a box of their amazing alfonso mangoes. These days however, I find myself going out of my way to buy my fresh fruit, vegetables and store cupboard favourites from other neighbourhood eastern and international stores. Their produce is still great but their current customer service gets a definite thumbs down from me. The staff on the shop floor are friendly enough but the women behind the till are either cold and unhelpful or plain rude. I've had my groceries thrown and dropped into my bag so many times, I've lost count. I've talked to other female friends who have recieved the same thousand yard stare too and decided to stop shopping there altogether. Ladies - how about showing some love instead of all that A.T.T.I.T.U.D.E?

Warm and friendly service. Most importantly, their meat is top quality, locally sourced when…read morepossible. Mark will prepare any cut you like, including hand-sliced bacon. There is always a selection of home-made sausages, meatballs, burgers and the like.

The Rotunda is a small round (hence the name!) cafe situated in Preston Park. In the age-old…read moretradition of park cafes, the Rotunda serves tea and coffee, cakes, ice-cream in the summer and not much more! Perhaps the odd sandwich too, but don't expect a great selection if you're looking for food at lunchtime. I would head to one of the nearby pubs instead. In the summer, the outside seating is really lovely, and the surrounding rose garden provides a pretty view. The location means that the Rotunda is heavily frequented by mothers with small children as well as elderly people. It's not the most exciting of cafes, but it does exactly what it should. I've found it a particularly handy place to get an ice-cream or a cold drink whilst sunbathing on a hot summer's day.

The Rotunda Cafe is situated in Preston park in the middle of the rose garden, as you enter the…read morepark from m the London Road entrance. The park was originally owned by a rich lord of Preston Manor so all the buildings on the land used to be part his estate. The historic value of the building can easily be seen. The park alone is a perfect haven in the middle of the busy city and has many facilities on offer including tennis courts, children play areas and a running track. So the cafe is great place to grab a bite before or after a work out, or even just a stop off during a leisurely stroll.

A fresh and tasty lunch with drink for less than a fiver? In Hove? Yep, thats what you get here…read more I had a lovely lunch here today in pleasant surroundings and I really couldn't fault it. They have a good selection of freshly baked bagels with and assortment of fillings, plus sandwiches, falafel, and a salad bar. I plumped for a mozzarella, avocado and tomato bagel. Which bagel would I like? Sesame seed please. Would I like it grilled? Would I like the tomato and mozzarella melted in the bagel? Would I like basil and pepper? Yes, yes and yes!! The Bagelman is relatively small but they have further seating downstairs and the staff are so numerous that there is hardly any waiting involved when it comes to ordering and getting the food delivered to your table. On top of this, the staff were exceptionally pleasant and helpful. The Bagelman has been open for ten years now, its obviously a winning formula. A lovely place to stop if you want a quick and tasty lunch on Church Road.

Bagelman is real. I stood next to him as he clapped and danced. True story…read more I know bagels are terribly unhealthy. But when they are as warm, soft and chewy as a Bagelman this becomes irrelevant. So many fillings. A variety of flavoured bagels. You will love it. Bless these doughy polos.

The vibe is top notch. I sat and watched the owner buzz about is small work space, tend to his…read moreguests, sing to the music (Pearl Jam live concert recording), and prepare a wonderful inexpensive breakfast. There were locals discussing plans, Mandarin students (I presume) chatting over spa water, and (may I mention again) Pearl Jam playing through the sound system. If I lived here, this would be a regular spot for me. Service was outstanding. The proprietor and I exchanged a few words as I told him that I had walked in because Muse is one of my favorite bands. He told me that the cafe was named after them. This is completely corroborated by the framed caricature of Matt Bellamy on the wall. If you have a chance, walk in and say hi. I think you will love it as I do.

A nice, cozy cafe a few steps away from Brighton station. I like bringing my laptop to do some work…read morewhile sipping my favorite soy chai latte. They also have a nice selection of sandwiches.

This place has everything you want from a grocers, essentially fruit, vegetables and cheap eggs…read more Unlike with a number of similar shops, the produce seems fresh and ripe, which is always a bonus. It also happens to be quite cheap; I bought a couple of oranges, bananas, apples and leeks for less than £2. The addition of eggs is also welcome, I bought 6 free range eggs for 95p. If you are in the area and need anything fresh, definitely come here.

Dean and Perry Jenkins has a real farmer's market feel to it, as opposed to a regular corner shop -…read morepossibly because much of the fruits and vegetables are set up outside the shop, and everything looks nice and fresh. There are actually signs by each item saying whether they have been imported from other parts of England or other countries. Inside, there's some basic groceries: eggs, dairy and snacks; along with a table of freshly-made cookies, brownies and bread. Mmm. The cookies yesterday were little, iced gingerbread men. Another highlight: one shelf displays jars of honey that have been made here in Sussex. Although the shop is small, it seems to be quite popular. It was the busiest on George Street, and took some good manoeuvring to make it all the way through. If you're in the area, it's a good place for fruits and veg. And fresh bread.