There are so many places that I have on my list of restaurants to try. And yet, so often, I just end up going to the failsafe options. One of the places I've always wanted to try is the V&H Café in Hove. Which I actually live somewhat close to. And yet, it took me 6 months of living here to go. Anyway, the point is, I went. And about 50% off their offerings are gluten free. Hooray!
We decided to actually go for a bit of brunch after the Pride parade before Katy needed to go to work. We popped in and the place had a few people inside but was fairly quiet. I'm not sure if this was normal for a Saturday morning, or if it was just a bit quiet because everyone was at the parade.
The decor is nothing exciting, but it is comfortable and relaxed.
They had plenty of gluten free cakes on display and all of the breakfasts and toasties can be made gluten free.
I was feeling a brunch vibe, so I went for a bacon breakfast sandwich.
It was very yummy! Perfect to gobble down, as my parade sunburn fully developed. Katy had a savoury tart which wasn't gluten free so I forgot to take a photo of it. Whoops. Bad food blogger!
We also took home a slice of the toffee apple cake, which is both gluten free and vegan. I liked it quite a lot, as I am into fruity cakes. Katy doesn't like cake in general (what a weirdo), so she wasn't a big fan.
Overall, my impression was pretty average. For good comfort food, and high gluten free availability, this is an excellent choice. But if you're looking for a cute spot to catch up with your friends and take lovely Instagram pics, there are plenty of prettier options in Brighton and Hove. read more