I don't know what they do to the coffee here, maybe it's powered by voodoo or something, but if you…read morecan get better in Brighton, or elsewhere, you're a better person than me. Just superb. And it's got wifi and powerpoints, and great food and cheery staff. Thumbs up all round from this coffee drinker.

Ground is a groovy-looking, little corner coffee shop up in Kemptown. This place gets packed on a…read moreSunday afternoon even when the weather outside isn't frightful, so it was a bit tough to find a place to sit. After ordering, the bf and I wound up parking our big, bulky selves along a narrow, back counter space in an adjacent, quite small, rectangular room that I'd quickly coined the "laptop library". I think my po-po was almost accidentally backin' up against someone's MacBook Pro. At some point during our stay, I noticed this. So, Mac-dude was either too polite, or too English to tell me to move my goods away from his. Hehe. My perch was directly in front of an open window-ahhhh-so I was able to gaze out at the nearby street and buildings while gulls were crying somewhere off in the distance. The gulls were a very nice touch. What to say about the flat whites? Oh, I don't know. I hate to sound like a "hater", but the bevvies were quite milky with only the slightest hint of espresso to them. Resplendent with fab-o foam art, they looked every bit the part flat white, but didn't really taste like them. What's great about Ground is that the service was spot-on friendly and efficient. I'd be keen on going back and ordering a drip coffee and a snack, and, hopefully, snagging a seat by the window, or, if it's nice out, a seat on the bench out front.

On vacation in Brighton and stopped at this little coffee shop every morning we were in the area…read morefor oatmeal latte. Very friendly folks and the coffee was excellent. super friendly to dogs.

Pleasent, clean, well laid out little shop, a window seat adorned with large cushions can…read moreaccommodate several snackers and there's a tall table with stools for those lunchtime chats over a smoothie and panini. 80s britpop playing on a hidden sound system, the area is light and airy giving the impression that even a busy lunchtime queue wouldn't feel crammed in. Friendly proprietor who is happy to make sandwiches to order. I had chicken and bacon on brown bread and was asked if I wanted butter, pepper, Mayo and any other condiment/sauce. Fairly priced and once I sat down and devoured my sandwich I not only felt satisfied but also felt that I'd eaten something tasty and worth every penny. The chicken was generously sliced and the bacon cooked to the appropriate degree, not too crispy and not at fatty.

Now this is real coffee! I'm by no means a coffee connoisseur, but this coffee tastes incredible. I…read morealways say I'm happy with an instant coffee and, to be honest, can never really taste the difference, but after my trip to Coffee @ 33 I feel like that's all about to change... The coffee I had was strong and flavoured like none I had ever had before - sharp, but not too bitter. Sweet, but not sickly. Perfection in a cute little white mug (with a tiny little handle). This place is cool, but still comfortable, with only a few seats dotted around the tiny interior. It's simple, but effective and very much has a modern and sophisticated feel about the place. The staff we lovely and friendly - just as I like em - and were happy for my friend and I to sit leisurely with our coffees and chat, which is nice considering their lack of seating (they could be in a hurry for a quick turnover, but they were not pushy at all!). The food looked to die for, but sadly I did not get a chance to sample any of it this time around. I'll be back to try it, and to grab myself another one of their fantastic coffees. Check it out everyone! It's worth it.

The antithesis of Costa, Starbucks and all the big chains, Coffee @ 33 is a unique, stylish coffee…read moreshop that utilises recycled coffee sacks as seating. There's only room to seat about 10-15 people at the same time but it's worth making a special trip for the great service, friendly atmosphere and excellent coffee. The beans are ground fresh on site and both the normal and decaf coffee are from the London independent - Monmouth Coffee Co. Coffee. So far, I've tried the espresso, the cappucino, latte and americano and they were all sublime. For those feeling peckish, there's also a small but mouth-watering selection of home-made brownies, muffins, shortcakes, carrot cake and toasties. If only more coffee shops were like this, I'd hop, skip and jump down the street....

I spent a couple of days in Brighton while on vacation from the US. I have always struggled to find…read morea cup of coffee like I enjoy it in the US when traveling abroad. I love a good pour over coffee or drip coffee made with flavorful specialty beans. This place has just that! One of the best cups of coffee I've had abroad hands down! The service was fine (I walked in as soon as it opened, so no crowd to fight). The vibe is rustic and eclectic -- I enjoyed it. Highly recommend, especially for coffee snobs who enjoy a good black cup of coffee with flavor!

I love strong coffee and this place does it right!…read more Why I am a Bond St Coffee Addict +'s: + Coffee is strong. I can taste it. Even through a latte, I can taste those strong coffee beans. Wow. + Flat White. It's not a latte bit similar. I had to get schooled and ended up ordering these when I needed something less milky. + Service is great! They are nice and let me sit there for hours using their free wi-fi while I worked. + Great vibe. I love the feel of the place. Corner tables and sofa occupy the limited seating. There is prime window seating to people watch. There is a bench outside the window to rendezvous with others. + Great music. I can't remember what was being played but I remember it was good and not loud. Why I am a Bond St Coffee Nonaddict -'s: - This place can get filled quickly so I have to hoof it somewhere else to park my ass and laptop. - Bathroom is sketch. Down a stairwell and not the cleanest. Toilet does flush.

I really enjoyed high tea here!…read more My cousin who lives in London, reserved a time for us to come to Brighton (like a Santa Monica Pier for us LA people). Really wanted to do high tea, where else but in England. Metrodeco was the perfect place. We had a table waiting for us when we got there. For 20 pounds you get sandwiches, scones and desserts with your choice of tea. I LOVED the scones! Their butter cream and jelly made the scones incredibly delicious. Adorable rustic decor. Loved it here.

A really funky little spot! Came here with a bunch of hostel pals and we had crumpets and tea. I…read morethink they were cooked well but crumpets-- man are they boring! It's like a cross between an English muffin and a pancake. The workers were nice and everything came out pretty fast

Brighton was one of my favorite places I've ever been and it started off with this delicious…read moreavocado toast.

The latte that I got at Marwood was honestly perfect. It's saying a lot when a sweet tooth like me…read moredrinks my coffee without sugar. I didn't expect such a good cup of coffee when I walked into this shop but maybe I didn't give it enough credit. Either way, it was deliciously perfect and I am still thinking about that perfect cup to this day. The coffee combined with the unique atmosphere was the perfect addition to my casual morning in Brighton. They have separate areas to enjoy your drinks (from what I gathered, there are regular events held in the afternoons/nights which means alcohol served as well! So perfect spot any time of day) whether it be on the main floor, upstairs in the computer room, or in the garden. Every spot was cute and cozy. I loved it and would definitely come again.

We had breakfast there today (Sunday) It was quiet enough so we got a table in the window, we…read moreordered two of the meaty breakfasts, Don't bother! Twenty five minutes later .... The toast was pale as the bacon, the mushrooms were old and rank also dry looking, the sausage was only cooked on two sides and the egg had a raw yolk! There wasn't an extractor so within minutes we were starting to smell of fried bacon, I could see the problem when paying at the counter, bacon was being cooked on a, well, it looked like a George foreman grill with no extractor above it within five feet of me, looking into the kitchen area it was easy to see there was hardly any catering equipment! These guys really need to look at their operation and open their eyes to the quality of the product they are selling to the public. We left the cafe and I felt like I had eaten something out of a dustbin, well its six hours later and there have been no ill affects so it could have been worse!

Have you been to Kemptown Trading Post yet ? Wow, its…read moreamazing! If you're in to 'Vintage' you must get down there.( St George's Road, Kemptown) An eclectic mix of vintage and retro. Furniture, kitchenalia, art, jewellery and vintage clothing. Fabulous vintage finds include filing cabinets, tables, chairs, desks, sofas, mirrors, lighting and some seriously stylish stuff with which to feather your nest. Not to mention a great coffee shop which serves a delicious selection of sandwiches and cakes.

I'm sorry to be the first review and a negative one I just thought it was really tacky!…read more I found the drinks to be WAY overpriced, all the velvet and pleather hurt my eyes and it just felt grimey! I feel like this place needs new management, or even just a theme. It doesn't know what it wants to be - is it a nightclub? Is it a classy cocktail bar? Pick a side! I've just moved from Leeds where cocktail bars rule the night scene, where in each bar you have high quality décor, good music - usually lounge or something like Laura Mvula -, good lighting and amazing customer service. The red lights are terrible - get rid. It felt inappropriate for what they seemed to be trying to achieve. The whole place just needs a lighting specialist to come in and fix it. It also was really unclear as to how to get to the roof terrace - signage is definitely needed. Sorry again, I hope I come here in the future and am proven wrong!

Small Batch = Big Win…read more After surviving some truly terrible hotel coffee, I was seriously jonesing for some good stuff. Enter Small Batch, which more than did the trick. As I posted up here for several hours in meetings -- I enjoyed a variety of items. Flat white, latte, Americano, Green tea. All exquisite, well crafted, and served with a smile. The loos are VERY clean and orderly, there is a lot of nice seating and the cafe is very stylish without being ridiculous. Comfortable and sleek. Woods and dark irons, smart folks behind the barrista bar and small sandwich and cake offerings. The vibe is mellow, to my knowledge there is no wifi -- so people are truly coming for the coffee and conversation. I'm on board.

This is a great place for coffee, if you want to feel a bit more sophisticated. The interior is…read moremodern and comfortable looking and it's very in a vibrant part of the city. You can sit outside on a sunny day or watch from inside. Either way it's a great little hub to people watch. THE STAFF ARE ALSO GREAT. *******Funny random story COMING UP****** Once in the summer a injured pigeon got stuck in my basement patio. I called a local bird rescue charity, they said if I could put it in box and bring it to them they will take care of it..... I ran all the way to small batch because I knew they'd be helpful... Low and behold they gave me a box. THEREFORE, small batch staff saved the pigeon. Ok I lied a bit.. I was too scared to get the pigeon in the box, so I called the RSPCA. The inspector came and saved the pigeon really... Or was it me? You decide! Either way... GO TO SMALL BATCH!

On this trip, in mid June 2025, we'd promised our American daughter a proper British "Cream Tea"…read more.. Somehow, we didn't expect to find it in Brighton, but this was the perfect place for it! After a long walk from Brighton Marina to the Pier, and a lot of shopping in The Lanes, we were ready for an Afternoon Tea! This Tea Shop is in the heart of "The Lanes", a picturesque location amidst brightly coloured shops, cafes and restaurants, in narrow, winding alleyways that make for a unique shopping area. It was lucky we went in at 4.30pm... They close at 5pm, but we were welcomed in as one of the last guests before they announced they were closed. It also meant we not only got a table, but the place started clearing out before we'd finished, so we ended up being the last customers, which was nice. It's a cute, cozy little tea shop, pretty on the outside and inside, with pictures of Brighton on the walls and an eclectic mixture of teapots, milk jugs and cups. It had been many years since I'd last had a "cream tea" and this didn't disappoint. We ordered some fruit scones and some plain scones (both were yummy but I recommend the fruit ones - the raisins & sultanas are really plump and juicy!). We also tried our scones both ways - cream then jam (the Devon way), and jam then cream (the Cornish way)... I'd been brought up the Devon way, but discovered the Cornish way is actually more to my liking! Both were yummy! We didn't buy any cakes, but the cakes (as well as the scones) are made fresh daily and looked delicious. And I must say, the tea itself was fresh and superior quality - loose leaf English breakfast, rather than bagged, really makes a difference. Our server was very sweet and friendly, and then, at the end, since we were the last customers, the shop owner came out to talk to us, and was super friendly and welcoming... She asked where we were from (always fun, as I'm British, but my husband and daughter are American). Despite it being the end of her day, she didn't rush us out at all, and enjoyed chatting with us. The whole thing was a delightful experience.

Absolutely adorable little tea house! Love the tea cups and tea pots used as decor. Staff were…read moresuper friendly and helpful. The place was packed on a super hot day in Brighton and the staff kept the place hopping. Enjoyed cucumber sandwiches and the most delicious scones and clotted cream. A true English tea house!