Brighton has a whole range of great cafes and coffee houses perfect for an invigorating cup of coffee and a delicious slice of cake. However, if you’re going to meet a friend or perhaps just want to indulge yourself, you’ll want to head somewhere that’s received plenty of great reviews. Here are some of the highest-rated spots in the Brighton area based on Google Reviews.
The Artisan Cakery
- Address: 117 St George’s Road, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1EA.
- Rating: 4.6/5 (from 162 Google Reviews)
One reviewer wrote: “Amazing coffee and incredible cakes! So good we had to take some of it home. Lovely friendly staff with a lovely welcoming and cosy atmosphere. Highly recommend you visit!”
Garden Cafe Brighton
- Address: 29 North Road, Brighton BN1 1YB
- Rating: 4.7/5 (from 246 Google Reviews)
One reviewer wrote: “Lovely cafe!! We had some brunch menu, coffee and a cake, wonderful experience! The best coffee I’ve ever had and the cake was amazing too. The food is great, with loads of healthy options, and even looking beautiful!”
Bond St Coffee
- Address: 15 Bond Street, Brighton BN1 1RD
- Rating: 4.5/5 (from 477 Google Reviews)
One reviewer wrote: “Lovely coffee shop in the heart of Brighton. The coffee was delicious so was the banana walnut bread. The staff was friendly. The little table by the window on the sun made my experience even better.”
Black Mocha
- Address: 103 Gloucester Road, Brighton BN1 4AP
- Rating: 4.6/5 (from 481 Google Reviews)
One reviewer wrote: “Great little coffee place! My favourite place to have coffee in Brighton…I always visit this place. Friendly staff, amazing cakes, great coffee with all varieties of milk on offer.”
Marmalade
- Address: 237 Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 5JJ
- Rating: 4.6/5 (from 745 Google Reviews)
One reviewer wrote: “Finally got around to a visit. Just coffee & cake this time but will be back for more…the lunch fare looked great. Lovely decor & atmosphere. Friendly & efficient service. Very impressed.”
Pelicano Coffee Co.
- Address: 28 Sydney Street, Brighton BN1 4EP
- Rating: 4.5/5 (from 396 Google Reviews)
One reviewer wrote: “A quaint, rustic and cosy little coffee shop with an adorable coffee garden round the back! I needed somewhere to work whilst on a day trip and this was the perfect place to do so.”
Pavilion Gardens Cafe
- Address: Royal Pavilion Grounds, New Road, Brighton BN1 1UG
- Rating: 4.4/5 (from 1,493 Google Reviews)
One reviewer wrote: “Attached to the pavilion and shop this lovely addition provides excellent teas and coffees plus cakes. Staff went the extra mile without hesitation making the visit more special and memorable.”
Whether you’re a local or just visiting, these cafes offer the perfect spots to enjoy a coffee and cake in Brighton.
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