Forfar's make a big deal about their products being fresh, with the playful custard font outside…read moreimmediately grabbing your eye. This is not the only thing that grabs your attention, because the smell that comes out of this place is phenomenal at times! I find myself in almost comedic situations where, like a dog, I am led by my nose to the goodies in this confectionary Aladdin's cave. So far I have only tried the gingerbread men and the iced buns: two scrummy stalwarts of the baker's shelf. I am keen to diversify though and the great thing about Forfar's is that you can dabble without having to fork out loads of money. Lunch and afters are sorted here! Sweet as!

Forfars although now a large company, did originally start as a Sussex bakery so they are a local…read morecompany to us. They do offer lots of little treats with my favourites being the cornish pastry and filled doughnuts to finish. The smell is fantastic so I do attempt to keep away from the shop as I will go in much like Joseph. Will power is an asset that I do not own when it comes to food. The prices are pretty good and staff friendly although I would be happy working in a bakery as I am a fat man in a slim mans body! The fact that they started as a local company makes me feel morally at ease as I am one of those people who do like to go local if I can.

Great coffee. Don't waste you money on a pastry they don't heat it up and they are rock hard…read more Service was fine. Ambiance was cute and quiet.

My first time in Brighton. The lemon Danish is AMAZING!…read moreAs is the Caprese sandwich. Highly recommend

Amazing.Only wish that they would deliver to peoples houses.Maybe the could join Just Eats or…read moreDeliveroo.

Very nice food and a very good service it's very near my home and a friendly place it's open most…read moreof the time

Came here in July for brunch with a friend. Beautiful cafe/bakery I love the plant and brick wall…read morecombo, also for those socially inclined there is a large and long table upstairs meaning you can bump elbows and meet someone new. I had an iced latte and an almond croissant, my friend got her coffee free (barista things) and mushroom toast which looked better than s**. Would defiantly come back, however would not be a regular as my funds would run slim very quick, Gails is on the expenny side.

From the owner: We specialise in baking sourdough for our neighbours.read more

These guys bake some serious cakes indeed! They started off in a one bedroom flat in Brighton in…read more2000 and opened their bakery in 2004. Now they supply some of the biggest gastro-pubs and high end shops in the area. Joe public is able to buy one of their wonderful creations too, just phone and ask for details about prices etc. I tried their baked chocolate cheesecake recently and its pretty un-beatable!

Sat outside with an iced americano enjoying the warmth of the sunshine…read more Coffee was iced, staff were nice, sun was bright, this is somewhere where I could keep returning as a regular, eating my way through what the cabinet has to offer and yaking with the baristas :)

There's nothing better than the smell of fresh bread and roasted coffee in my opinion. The Flower…read morePot Bakery ticks both boxes and gets your senses going. The pastries are perfect and if you fond of a bit of cake the Humming Bird is my recommendation a tasty sensation!

Real Patisserie is full of delectable treats! To go in here and not buy something would be near…read moreimpossible, in my books... Whether you're after something savoury (a quiche or sausage roll, say) or something sweet, you'll find a delicious option in here. It's very stereotypically French. Having 'holidayed' in France for most summers growing up, I have been spoilt by great French boulangeries and patisseries, but I must say that Real Patisserie is spot on. Their selection and the quality of their food is great. I used to work in the building where all their bread is made and, on the odd occasion, a market they'd have prepared for would be cancelled. The whole office block would get an email, along the lines of 'we have a tonne of bread that we need to get rid off' and we would all run down to try and make sure we got something before it all sold out! Once you'd tried the bread, you see, the thought of missing it was just too much to bear. It's beautiful bread - made with care and attention. Sweet bread, savoury brea, crusty bread, soft bread - you name it, they do it! They do it well. I like this place a lot and all I hear is good things, so if you haven't tried it yet then please do! Your figure may not thank you, but your tastebuds will!

For me, one of the best things about going to France is heading to the patisserie to get bread and…read moregoodies for lunch so to have one or two close replications in Brighton is great. Come to think of it, why can't we have more French style food shops here instead of Tescos Express? Anyway, I'm sure everyone has their favourite thing to buy for lunch at the Trafalgar St Real Patisserie but for me its their quiches. I know they're a little pricey (£19 for a whole one - but you can split it with friends and they do sell slices) but they are worth every single penny. The Spinach, Mushroom, Bacon & Gruyere is the best of the bunch in my opinion, its so moreish without being sickly. If you really want to ruin the rest of your working day rubbing your stomach whilst mouthing 'too much - too much' then I'd grab a slice of La mousse trois chocolats to follow your quiche. Sacre bleu!

With 11 different branches this local company provides baked goods for people all around Sussex. In…read moreterms of value the Hove branch is arguably among Brighton's best because, whilst many other places nearby specialise or provide in-house dining facilities, Truffles of Hove keeps it simple, consistently delivering great quality breads and other treats. If you visit the website you'll see they offer a catering and delivery service to the whole city and if you pop in the store the staff will be more than happy to discuss prices etc. Their pleasant and polite demeanour means you'll probably receive great service and thus return within days to get another taste of their yummy Danish pastries.

As is relatively common in Brighton and Hove, Truffles is part of a Sussex wide chain. I find this…read moreto be better than your international chains that churn out the same product world wide, local chains like this taylor their offering to fit the local community. I've only used Truffles for their delivering service, ordering for the delight of my old office. We would buy dozens of pastries on a weekly basis, but because of staff sickness etc, we were always cancelling and changing orders. Like true pros, Truffles always coped well and made sure they delivered on time. The products are good quality and value for money.

Went with a friend before church today. Coffee was alright, pleasant, but nothing special. Still…read morebetter than your Costa's and Starbuck's etc. However, the food looked amazing. I had a chocolate twist pastry of some sort, and there was a wide selection of other food. They have their own bakery and I can see Bake Out bread being a Brighton thing in the future and supplying other cafés (a bit like Flint Owl maybe). In summary, don't go there for the coffee, but go there for the food and have a pleasant coffee if you'd like one.

Had my eye on this place for a few weeks now. I popped in recently as I was crying out for a loaf…read moreof sourdough bread (as you do) and I thought this could well be the place to go! How fortunate I was! Managed to pick up a white sourdough loaf, and it was one of the best I've had. I shouldn't have eaten 4 slices of toast in one sitting though, probably wasn't the best idea I've had recently, but it was just so delicious! I went again recently to grab a bite to eat before a long car journey. I had the mozzarella and chorizo panini, and I can assure you it was delightful. I can't speak for the coffee as I haven't tried it yet. There is also an array of sweet treats to choose from that look delectable. I shall get around to trying them another time I'm sure.

New Yorkers are lucky. When they fancy a cupcake first thing in the morning or early evening, they…read morehave a bunch of different bakeries to choose from - from the legendary Magnolia and Buttercup to Billy's Bakery. In Brighton, we only have one cupcake bakery and it's only open from 10am-6pm. If you have a serious sugar cravings early morning or late evening, the only option is to get your ass into the kitchen and make some yourself! Thankfully, the Angel Food Bakery was still open when I had a craving yesterday and the only option I had to consider was which flavour? Red Velvet w cream cheese frosting? Devil's Food Cake w coffee frosting? Banana w cream cheese frosting? Carrot w cream cheese & coconut frosting? Or Cookies and cream? I opted for the first and ate every single crumb. Now, I'm dreaming about the devil's food cake with coffee....

Undoubtedly the best cupcakes ever…read more The red velvet is my personal favourite. The cakes are so light and fluffy. And the cream cheese frosting. Just wow. It's like whipped air. Delicious creamy perfection!!