I love the adorable posh atmosphere, tea cups and cake displays. It looks like something out of a fairytale. The food was alright but overpriced. I guess it's expected by the shore and in a fancy little tea shop read more

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The scones are on the lighter, fluffier side than you may expect. The clotted cream was excellent when put on top. The tea is good. I'm not particularly impressed by the service, the ladies seemed a bit inconvenienced to be servicing us. A smile couldn't hurt maybe? read more

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My husband and I visited The Mock Turtle last week (we luckily stumbled onto it as we were visiting from the USA). It was tremendous! I keep saying there we found the "BSE" - Best Scone Ever! The scones and tea were delightful and the staff was great! Wish we could return soon, but hopefully one day we will make it back! read more

What a splendid place for vintage tea & cake. For one, the customer service was just right. We weren't waiting, we weren't overly waited on and the staff were very happy to grab an extra run of soya milk and a few glasses of water for us. (Previously spent the day shopping in the south lanes, about a 2 min walk away, and it's thirsty work.) what makes The Mock Turtle less 'commercialised' as other tea shops, are their prices. They charge fairly - £6.00 for a tea for one and 2 scones, that are presented with excessive amounts of jam & cream to satisfy every sweet tooth. I polished all the jam in sight. It's one of the most wonderfully decorated places you'll come across in Brighton, with original 1940s décor, willow pattern plates and tea sets dotted everywhere and the lines are walled with every colour of home made jam jar (available to purchase I think!) if you're paying a visit to the centre of Brighton any time soon, and you're looking for a place to rest your weary legs, skip the touristy haunts and drop into this vintage tea parlour for a really unique (and well priced) experience :) read more

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Living with a baker, I'm lucky enough to sample heavenly cupcakes, cheesecakes and layer cakes on a regular basis. Right now for instance, I know there's a tub of fresh brownies with sour cherries and white, milk and dark chocolate pieces sat on the kitchen counter waiting for me! What does this have to do with The Mock Turtle? Well, unfortunately I find The Mock Turtle's cakes disappointing compared to the ones I'm used to. I know they specialise in more traditional English fayre like scones, flapjacks and sponge cakes but I've yet to eat anything there that's really tickled my tastebuds. On the positive side, they know how to make a good pot of tea and the kitsch decorations make it a unique and old fashioned tea room. Ideal for taking your mum, great aunt or grandparents too! read more

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The amount of cake on offer is almost over whelming but what we sampled was very tasty. The savoury food was good too. All cooked in house by the friendly staff. Only a little place upstairs but there is a downstairs which is used by tour groups every day - that is how good it is! Bring plenty of cash as they don't accept cards. read more

The Mock Turtle - Not even all the cakes and crockery in this little gem on a side street. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, BNH

If I'm looking for a place based on tea and atmosphere, I love to bring friends here. The china around the walls is so cute, and everyone likes to see the really old 1940s cash register, of course. They always have lots of cakes and whatnot which look very good... unfortunately there isn't a gluten free option, so I've never tried anything. And that's the main reason I don't come here very often. read more

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I was really excited to try The Mock Turtle. Unfortunately, the first time, our group of 3 ran late and didn't make it in time before closing. But after catching a glimpse of the cute tea cups, delicious array of homemade cakes laid out, and Insta-worthy wall decor, we knew we had to come back. The second time we came back, we had a larger party of ~6/7 people. The girl in front seated us immediately, and we spent around 10 minutes deciding which teas and cakes to order. I ordered the Mock Turtle tea blend, 1 white scone, 1 fruit scone, and the banana cake. I also sampled my friend's hazelnut cake and almond cake/bar. The tea was great! Tasted like mild black tea. The scones were mediocre. They were a little too dry for my liking, and only tasty after topped with a good helping of cream and jam. I did like how they weren't too sweet though. The banana cake is also a must try for all banana bread lovers out there! Not too sweet, but SUPER moist with that subtle banana flavor in the background. I could not taste the hazelnut at all in the hazelnut cake, and the frosting was WAY too sweet. It straight up tasted like there was granulated sugar mixed in....it was even kind of crunchy/not smooth. The almond bar was average; if someone ordered it again, I'd take another bite, but I definitely wouldn't pay for it myself. I was originally going to give Mock Turtle 3 stars (cute decor/lighting, nice homemade cakes, best tea blend), but the service I experienced was terrible. First of all, the girl who came to take our order didn't greet us. She didn't even ask to take our order. She simply walked up, pulled out her notepad, and looked at us. Not a single word. After, when our scones were brought out, they messed up our order and gave us ONLY fruit scones. (We ordered half white, half fruit, aka 4 of each kind). We didn't notice at first since they brought it all out already. Someone walked up to the front to ask - (the manager was super nice and offered to correct it immediately!) No one came to bring the scones. 10 minutes later, the same rude girl who took our order came back and asked what was wrong. We told her she messed up our order. She looked at us with a frown (someone of us had already started eating the scones) and responded, "Well....it looks like you guys are eating it already....what do you want me to do..... Her unfriendly attitude and lack of customer service skills dampened the atmosphere of an otherwise really cute tea room. read more

The Mock Turtle - Fruit scones with plenty of cream and jam! Must-try banana cake (left) and meh hazelnut cake (right) in the bottom corner - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, BNH

I knew nothing about the Mock Turtle nor have I ever heard of it when I first came. This happened because the tea place we wanted to go to turned out to be close, and Mock Turtle was a short walk from here, according to one of my friends. I was decently surprised as I walked into a dainty room and fresh aroma of cakes. After being offered a menu, I couldn't make up my mind about which cake I wanted out of all their choices. There's also the option of getting two large scones and a pot of tea for 6 pounds! I ended up getting coffee cake and jasmine tea, which was great, while the rest of our group did the scones/tea offer, and they were delivered in large places with excessive amounts of jam and cream. The only con would be that the service was terrible. We were about to ask if we could get a glass of water but the waiter stopped us midsentence and said "NO, HOLD ON" in a rude tone, went to serve another table, and actually did not come back. The place is by the pier and amongst other thriving eateries/entertainment, and I did enjoy my time here despite the service. And for all you instagrammers, definitely instagram-worthy. read more

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The Mock Turtle is a Brighton institution (the name derives from a character in Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll). Think: traditional English teas, jam and scones, cakes - and grandma. Yes, even the decor looks like it's still 1935. Chintzy, haphazard, and charming if you like that sort of thing (and claustrophobic if you don't). Actually, the whole place feels like it's 1935. The menus are a bit cheap-looking, but the food on offer is traditional English - lots of toast, cakes, enormous cream-filled meringues, traditional tea (real tea and all the paraphernalia - no tea-bags here). All the food is home-made on the premises. The tables are close together, so you can happily eavesdrop on your neighbours without making it too obvious. Grandma would love it. read more

Sigh... how does this tea shop change so much in only one month?! After two more visits, I've found that the scones are not as large as before and unfortunately, Mock Turtle increased their prices. My friends found the all-day breakfast saltier and smaller; from £6.95 to £7.25. And, I was no longer given so much clotted cream or jam with my smaller scones; from £5.45 to £6. Waitresses were not as kind- they were more rushed and frantic even when the shop wasn't so busy. Still love this place, just heartbroken and disappointed :[ read more

Americans wanting to try afternoon tea so we stopped in. Good service and generous portions. We could only finish one scone each. £6.50 for two scones and a pot of tea. Gorgeous china! Overall will be returning. read more

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This tucked away 1930s style tea rooms is a typical example of Brighton's not-so-typical hidden gems. Whether you're scurrying up from Grand Junction Road to escape the onslaught of the bright lights and strong winds of the tourist ridden seafront, or you stumble upon the Mock Turtle in your browsing of the South Lanes' shops, this place is a refreshing little surprise. From your first step inside the Mock Turtle, the ethos is apparent. Dozens of reasonably priced homemade cakes and jams cover counters, dainty china is displayed all over the walls, and - with doilies galore - the tables are kitted out in true dear quaint old granny style. Indeed if you use the toilet, situated above the cafe and complete with soft toilet tissue and hand towel, you'll feel more like you're round your granny's. However, due to its fairly small size and popularity amongst clued up Brighton residents, The Mock Turtle is often very busy. This cafe wriggles undecidedly between cosy and chaotic and it's certainly not for you if you prefer the streamlined Starbucks experience. But forget all that for the moment. With winter approaching, this place offers more than a quick caffeine fix. When you're snug at your table, with chosen steaming tea in hand and yummy slice of cake in front, this is the most wonderful cafe experience. The hustle and bustle perhaps makes the Mock Turtle less ideal if you want to chill out with a newspaper. But for a good old natter between friends, this place is perfect. read more

In my short time in Brighton (almost exactly 6 months studying at Uni Sussex) I came to the Mock Turtle at least once a week and never, ever left unhappy. It's a kitchy tea room with so many plates hung up on the walls and oddly shaped tables jammed into two quite small rooms that it is nearly impossible not to bump into someone or something. Luckily everyone I bumped into understood the predicament, and when my friend knocked over a plate (on a particularly packed day with shopping bags) the waitress was unperturbed and sent us on our way with assurances that this had happened before. Basically it's a warm and cheerful place that is a perfectly adorable way to escape anything you need escaping from (even if it's just the wind). The serve all the basic tea room stuff, and after several weeks I worked out what I believe to be the perfect menu (split between two people, so bring a friend or some multiple of two): 1 cream tea (with the house blend for two and jam or lemon curd), 1 omelet (whatever tickles your fancy, flavor-wise), 1 buck rarebit. This will leave you warm, stuffed, and happy, and will keep you coming back until you are ripped away by a stupid big ocean... read more

This was a small cute little find while visiting Brighton. My friend who studied abroad in Sussex suggested us to come here. It's very small, traditional, and hard to find. The tea and scones were one of the best I ever had. The scones were quite huge so if you're not up for a big appetite I suggest you share. They had a variety of scones (wheat, fruit, and plain). The food looked delicious from my observations. The service was absolutely the worst. I don't know if they were having an off day...but the workers were all rude. I gave this place 3 stars solely because of the service, not the food. read more

My friends and I decided to pit stop here while we wait for Day's to open for lunch. We were welcomed by friendly staff and ushered us to a table. Straight away I felt the need of tea and a need of having some cake looking at what they have on display by the window. They all look yummy! I'm afraid I didn't have cake but my friends did. We all had Japanese green tea and it was served English style and an extra pot of hot water. They have seating downstairs too so there's plenty of room for busy times. The customers started to flood in just before we left and that just means people like the place. The price was quite reasonable and I will come back and try some of their cake. read more

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A favorite tea shop of mine while studying abroad in Brighton. The perfect place to come for an afternoon tea break with a group of gals. They have a lovely selection of teas, and the best scones and cakes. I usually got a cream tea and a fruit scone heaped with clotted cream and fresh jam, all for less than six pounds. This was one of my absolute favorite places in Brighton and some of my fondest memories of English tea and scones were in this lovely little nook in the wall. Can't wait to go back and visit! read more

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First of all, had I not seen other tables ordering tea, this review would probably be 3 stars. The Mock Turtle drew me in via overpowering adorable from the window. The place is covered in blue and white china, and there are piles of cakes sitting around on the ground floor. The sandwich I had for lunch was good: the best part was the bread, which I believe was homemade. However, it was advertised as coming with a salad 'garnish'. Garnish, it seems, means a couple of slices of dry cucumber. Wha? But, like I said, I saw others having tea and it looked A.May.Zing. I was incredibly jealous. You have the option of whole wheat scones, and cream comes overflowing from wine glasses. Gorgeous. read more

Had a quick cuppa in here to rest the legs for a few reasons. One I liked the name, two the decorations with all the tea pots looked really nice and three which I think is the most important- the range of cakes in the window looked delicious. The cakes turned out to be just as delicious as I thought but what got me was the range of teas available and the friendly service made you feel right at home A nice place to stop for a coffee and cake read more

The Mock Turtle is one of Brighton's coolest breakfast, brunch and afternoon tea places, and well worth going out of your way to visit, if not for the great food then for the lovely and open ambiance. It's all so quaint and British, surprisingly well done considering the place is run by a distinctly non-British family, and a great little spot to tuck into some lovely, lovely grub. You must try it. I love the scones here: homemade, and served with liberal dosings of cream and jam: nothing like a cream tea on a summer's afternoon! Or, there's the sizeable cooked breakfasts and omelettes for a morning wake-up, or there's the huge selection of cakes and biscuits to go with the loose leaf tea they serve here... it's all so very brilliant. I can't fault any of the dishes here, they're all cooked well and just what you need. The decor and ambiance here is also amazing: in an attempt to recreate a British tea-room, they've gone so far that it's almost ridiculous. The crockery is an assortment of British classics and real china, the pictures all over the walls are at least 50 years old, and the tables and chairs are similarly old-fashioned. Every time I come in here, I feel a need to be wearing tails, or at least something more refined than jeans and a T-shirt, the ambiance is so well achieved. A delightful place to eat, drink and relax: Brighton's best place for inbetween meals. read more

This is such a good coffee shop and the iced coffee was mabey one of the best ones I have ever had. It is a very cosy café with a very good lemon drizzle cake. Hope to go again soon x read more

This is one of the only places I remember from my time in England. One of the local shopkeepers recommended The Mock Turtle while we were out shopping. My friends and I came back weekly from then on. It's a tiny two-story tea place with really adorable decor. From what I can recall, there's outside seating available if the weather is nice enough. Most people in the states drink coffee out of paper cups from Starbucks (not that there's anything wrong with that) so I was so excited to experience drinking tea in England. The first time I went here, I drank so many cups of tea that I couldn't sleep at night! The baked goods are absolutely delicious and are displayed for customers when you first walk in. read more

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Best cream tea around! And under 5 minutes from the pier - absolutely perfect if you need a shaded cool-down after the heat and stress of the sea front. We visited on a Sunday afternoon at around 3. It really is quite charming inside and the staff are nice - in fact not as hyper friendly as I'd imagined they'd be - but I kinda like some English reserve so that's fine be me. I quite like being left to get on with things :) My two friends had orange and lemon drizzle cake and enjoyed them. However I had a cream tea and that was streets ahead of the cake slices. The scones were perfect. And I've eaten a lot of scones - I used to work in a National Trust country garden, I know my cakes and tea. You get far too much jam and cream and butter, which is how it aught to be I think! We shared a big pot between three of us. I think maybe we could have done with more tea in truth. But yes lovely. The cafe is nice, traditional but not run down in the least, clean and comfortable. And just off the sea front not 5 minutes from the pier. read more

Great place to sit and catch up with friends. The many arrays of teas, desserts, and baked goods are amazing and delicious. Love the cute ambiance of the place. The decorations make the atmosphere. read more

Quaint is the first word that comes to mind when describing The Mock Turtle. I went with two friends for afternoon tea and we had a very pleasant meal. The portions were sensible considering the cost and the scones were flavorful. Go for a walk along the pier and meander over to The Mock Turtle! read more

Oh I would come here every other weekend for cream tea if I could! It was truly delicious, especially the fruit scones were great. I'll be back for more. read more

I like the omelettes here, the cheese and herb one is yummy. However the Mock Turtle is probably best known for its chintz decor and massive arrangement of homemade cakes, mainly of the loaf variety but also comprising of various fairy cakes, cookies and scones. This is a handy joint to grab a scone, close enough to the beach on a summers day but also hidden down a side street where you can get a little peace and a lot of cake. read more

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I recently went here with my youngest daughter and had a really nice time. She is a big fan of the place so I asked her what she liked about it. She said: It's quaint, elegant, very retro and vintage. It's loved by all ages. The young like the fashionable and vintage atmosphere. For older people it's a reminder of traditional teatimes. It serves delectable treats and is beautifully decorated. I'm quoting her from memory because I didn't take notes but I don't have turtle recall (I'll get me coat...) read more

One of my all-time favourite places to go in Brighton, The Mock Turtle is a proper, old-fashioned tea room with a distinctly Victorian/Vintage feel to it. This is a place to go if you really want to forget that you're living in the digital age. Their cakes look incredible and are all laid out beautifully in front of you as you open the door, tempting you before you've even walked in. Regrettably though, they do have to lose points for their decided lack of wheat-free options. I found their enormous slices of lemon meringue pie just too tough to resist though... the pain afterwards was worth every mouthful. Loose leaf tea comes in a proper teapot, you get real cream (not steamed milk) with your coffee and the china cups are wonderfully dainty. The Mock Turtle just makes me want to pop on a tea dress with a string of pearls and sit writing with a quill and notebook rather than tap-tapping away on my netbook. read more

The mock turtle is a lovely little place. I had a breakfast which I thought was really nice, it also came with fresh tea (amazing!) in a beautiful cup and saucer. It is rather small but I think it adds to the charm. (Go early on a weekend and big groups may have to spilt) They also sell home baked cakes and they are beautiful, so beautiful I bought some for my friends.. who were very pleased. read more

Rocking English tea and everything. Al of it was amazing and had auger induced coma afterwards. Super cute place and staff are so Devine. Worth a wait if you can get in. A Brighton Must! read more

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Great scones and prices! Nice espresso too!luv the traditional simple style of the cakes here, no fancy decos read more

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This is one of the most beautifull, quirky, interesting, gorgeous (can you tell I like it?) places in Brighton. I can't really sing it's praises enough. With it's chintzy decor, delicious hame made cakes, proper tea it's one of the most unspoilt and real places I know. On two levels yet very narrow the only down side I would say is that it can get very cramped and I would advise not even to attempt it if you've got a buggy. However if you do get a chance this indearing, perfectly English tea room is most definately worth a visit. read more

Right along the corner is the coffee shop, which serves cakes and breakfast.And my favourite spot in this place is seating besides the window when you can see the busy street and people walking to and fro while having a cup of good and flavourful coffee. read more

Such a cool quirky little place, a bit of a Brighton stalwart - always makes Top ten lists and stuff, and I can see why. Try the Welsh Rarebit if you can, best ever! Bit of a tourist trap in the summer but that's just because it's so good - if you can get there in the winter or spring, do it! read more

I love afternoon tea and the Mock Turtle is a great place to have it at a reasonable price. The scones are big and they taste even more divine with clotted cream and jam. It is a quaint place with great food and you will not regret coming here for tea and scones. read more

The number and variety of cakes I see on offer here always blows my mind, and I was so looking forward to trying it... until I walked past it one evening late at night and was admiring all the baked goods and realized... why were the baked goods out so late? Oh. I guess they leave them out overnight. I guess there's no way to know how many nights they've been left out. I guess I probably don't want to know the answer to that question. I guess putting them away in a fridge really does make the difference in my mind. I guess if it was my house I wouldn't really mind as much, but I guess I expect some higher level of cakeitude from a teashop. I guess it's up to you whether you go, now knowing what I know. read more

The Mock Turtle - baked goods left out overnight (note the stacked chairs that signify after closing time) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, BNH

The british experience right here! Afternoon tea, scones with homemade jam and whipped butter! The cafe has great atmosphere, with little china plate decorations everywhere. Even though it was kinda pricey (tea serving for one and two scones for 6 pounds), the scones were big and puffy, and the jam and butter was delicious! The tea was very good too! read more

Great place for a cup of tea and a slice of cake! The interior is set up like a proper old school tea room. To one side is the many different cakes on offer and there are 2 floors of seating. It can get a bit crampt though as tables are close together. The food is pretty good for the price you pay. I always go for the scones as they are HUGE! Although, last time I went I was a bit disappointed as one of my scones was a little burnt. The cakes vary in quality but there is always lots to choose from so you will definitely find something to satisfy you. The staff are....interesting. They are pretty abrupt in their service manner and don't expect service with a smile! It doesn't really bother me though as they always get my order right! Would recommend, but would not pick above other tea rooms in Brighton! read more

This place is brilliant- it is just like something out of Miss Marple and I love Miss Marple! The lace doilies, the tablecloths, the cakes on cake stands, it's all so cliché and so lovely! Now, if you go in and it's full upstairs, you can sit downstairs where there is a large room, but if you can ,sit at one of the few tables upstairs where it's brighter. They do a good range of teas, coffees, soft drinks and have a large menu of tea room classics- welsh rarebit, scrambled eggs, sandwiches...etc. It's the cakes I really go for though. Their cream tea- the test of any good tea shop- is excellent: fluffy scones, fresh clotted cream and good quality jam. I would also recommend their doughnuts which are huge and super good- again, light and fluffy stuffed with jam. Try and eat the whole thing without licking your lips..it's impossible. read more