If the answer to the question “how do you like your eggs in the morning?” is “with a smile” – then you’re in luck in down by the seaside.
Brighton’s breakfast scene is booming and there are plenty of places to eat and get your day off to a great start.
So in no particular order, here’s where to have the most important meal of the day in Brighton.
LangeLee’s
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This independent breakfast place has an extensive morning menu, with everything from French Toast to eggs every which way.
When it’s warm, take your breakfast alfresco in the back courtyard.
Good for: International breakfasts – they have English, South African and American-style “fry-ups”
Getting there: 30 York Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4GU
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8am to 4pm, Sat-Sun: 9am to 4pm
Breakfast at Joe’s Cafe
Joe’s Cafe
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This independent cafe is a huge hit with the locals thanks to the organic produce and friendly “nothing’s too much” service.
If you’re after a hangover cure, don’t look much further than the spicy Spanish Hash.
Good for: The locally sourced sausages, eggs, bacon and black pudding that goes into their version of the full English
Getting there: 24 Upper Hamilton Road, Brighton, BN1 5DF
Opening hours: Mon: 9am to 3pm, Tue-Fri: 8am to 4pm, Sat: 9am to 4pm, Sun: Closed
Mange Tout
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As you’d expect from an independent French breakfast cafe, you can try a variety of croissants and continental-style versions of the English classic fry-up.
They also make their own coffee blend and try and source the food locally wherever possible.
Good for: The egg dishes, from Florentine to Benedict.
Getting there: 81 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, BN1 1HG
Opening hours: Mon-Wed: 10am to 6pm, Thur-Sat: 10am to 10pm, Sun: 10am to 5pm
Little Miss Piggies
Little Miss Piggies
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This family-run business will evoke memories of your mum feeding you – and as they cook the food to order there is no fuss in swapping in and out your favourites.
The prices are kept to a minimum without scrimping on the quality, and whether you choose to eat in with The Hangover Breakfast or take one of their breakfast baps to go – you’ll get value for money.
While the name suggests their pork speciality, if your vegetarian you still have plenty to choose from on the menu.
Good for: The “Breakfast Challenge” – you get an extra sausage, bacon and egg if you eat it all
Getting there: 85 St James’s Street, Kemptown, Brighton, BN2 1TP
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 8am to 3pm, Fri: 8.30am to 3pm, Sun: 9am to 3pm
Breakfast Challenge at Little Miss Piggies
Cafe Coho
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This cafe prides itself on its great coffee, so if you are after a caffeine boost – head here.
Food wise their pancake stack is popular and they also have plenty of fresh cakes and pastries if you want a lighter start to the day.
Good for: Their signature eggs dishes (and the coffee)
Getting there: 53 Ship Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1AF
Opening hours: Sun-Fri: 8am to 7pm, Sat: 8.30am to 7pm
Morris and Jacques
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Using local producers and serving up an extensive breakfast menu, they even do boiled eggs and soldiers, this cafe has plenty to get you going in a morning.
It also has an outside garden to enjoy during the warmer months, so ideal if you want to catch a few rays while you graze.
Good for: The veggie breakfast – which comes with halloumi and a bubble and squeak patty.
Getting there: 100 St. James’s Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN2 1TP
Opening hours: Mon-Thur: 8.30am to 4.30pm, Fri-Sat: 8.30am to 7pm, Sun: 9am to 4pm
Truffle egg toast at The New Club
The New Club
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The owners travelled all-round the USA before setting up shop down at the seafront – so they know how to do a classic American brunch.
Their full English (meat and vegan options) are a great way to start the weekend – but they also serve up bagels and burgers.
They make as much as they can from scratch on-site and did we mention they do a mean Bloody Mary and breakfast Martini?
Good for: Pancakes (with gluten-free versions available)
Getting there: 133-134 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2HH
Opening hours: Brunch: Sat-Sun: 9am to 4pm (and Bank Holidays)
Pea pancakes at The New Club
Smokeys
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You’ll find an American-style brunch here, with pancakes and waffles, alongside the full range of English Breakfasts (meat, vegetarian and vegan versions).
They also follow the USA in giving generous portions – so make sure you’ve built up an appetite before visiting.
Good for: Pancakes
Getting there: 124 Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2FY
Opening hours: Mon-Thur: 8am to 2pm & 5pm to 10.30pm, Fri-Sun: 8am to 10.30pm
Billie’s Cafe
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This family-run business believes in big portions and great service to make it a home from home.
Breakfasts are served all day and they have a huge array of toppings for their speciality hashes.
Good for: The Hashes
Getting there: 34 Hampton Place, Brighton, BN1 3DD
Opening hours: Mon-Sun: 9am to 4pm
Curry Leaf Cafe
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This award-winning cafe brings a a welcome South Indian flavour to Sunday Brunch in Brighton.
Their playful twist on traditional English breakfasts shines through in their offering a meat and vegetarian “Full Indian” – with the likes of spiced scrambled eggs, chilli mushrooms and teen bean masala adding to the magic mix.
The coffee and loose-leaf tea sold in the cafe comes from a few small farms in India for an authentic taste.
Good for: Steamed Idlis – a classic Indian breakfast with cakes made from steamed rice and lentil batter with dips including pappu chaaru and coconut chutney.
Getting there: 60 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AE
Opening hours: Sunday Brunch served: 12pm to 3.30pm
Veg Thali from the Curry Leaf Cafe
The Breakfast Club
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This London-based chain has opened its first cafe down in Brighton in 2015.
They have the classic English breakfast range, alongside brunch items like Huevos Rancheros and American-style pancakes.
Check out the full menu on the retro-style website which looks like a video game.
Good for: Try the Chorizo hashbrowns and Boston beans for something a little different.
Getting there: 16-17 Market Street, Brighton, West Sussex, BN1 1HH
Opening hours: Mon-Wed: 8am to 11pm, Thur-Sat: 8am to 11.30pm, Sun: 8am to 10.30pm
The Julien Plumart Boutique Salon du Thé
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This quality French patisserie has a purely continental breakfast offering so expect pain au chocolat and cheese croissants.
They also have a great range of loose leaf teas from the Rare Tea Company.
Good for: The croissants (unless it’s never too early for Macarons)
Getting there: 27 Duke Street, Brighton, BN1 1AG
Opening hours: Mon-Sun: 9.30am to 7pm
Breakfast at Silo
Silo Brighton
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It doesn’t get much more organic than at Silo where everything is made, baked and brewed in-house.
The flour is milled there, the butter is churned in the basement and they even make their own yoghurt.
And while organic food usually comes at a premium their Silo Breakfast is very reasonably priced.
Good for: The Sourdough bread baked in-house
Getting there: 39 Upper Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 4AN
Opening hours: Breakfast: Mon-Fri: 9am to 12pm, Sun: 9am to 12.30pm, Sun: 10am to 12.30pm
One of the breakfast options at Silo
The Creperie
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Tucked away just off the seafront, this French-British fusion cafe has a mouth-watering array of crepes and waffles for a sweet-toothed breakfast.
Have fun creating your crepe and mixing up the flavours – and for a more adult touch you can add a measure of Grand Marnier or Calvados to your breakfast.
Good for: Crepes
Getting there: 2 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AD
Opening hours: Open for breakfast weekends only: Sat-Sun: 10am to 12pm
Kooks Restaurant
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Offering a variety of breakfast choices ranging from smoked salmon to white pudding and a sweet Cointreau-infused French Toast dish.
Their added option of a shot of whisky or gin with several of their meals gives their breakfasts’ a welcome adult-edge.
Good for: An alcoholic pick-me-up with breakfast
Getting there: 56 Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 1UN
Opening hours: Mon-Sun: 10am till late
Moksha Caffe
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This family-run cafe’s name is a Sanskrit word which means “liberation of the spirit” – and they aim to offer up a zen-like atmosphere for you to enjoy your coffee in.
They have a good range of egg choices as well as healthy granola and porridge options.
Good for: The coffee
Getting there: 4-5 York Place, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4GU
Opening hours: Mon-Sun: 9am to 3pm
Bills Brighton
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Part of the Bills chain, this is a huge light and airy venue (it is a converted bus depot) to enjoy your breakfast in.
If you have visited Bills before there won’t be any surprises on the menu, so choose from the Full English to eggs every way and pancakes.
Good for: Bill’s bread basket – mini pastries, toast and condiments.
Getting there: The Depot, 100 North Road, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1YE
Opening hours: Breakfast: Mon-Sat: 8am to 12pm, Sun: 9am to 1pm
Riddle & Finns Champagne and Oyster Bar
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As you’re beside the seaside why not go for a fish-inspired breakfast for a change.
You can get a oysters, kippers, scallops and a haddock flavoured omelette (Omelette Arnold Bennett) alongside the more traditional Eggs Royale.
Website and Twitter
Good for: Kippers
Getting there: 12b Meeting House Lane, Brighton, BN1 1HB
Opening hours: Breakfast served: Sat-Sun: 9.15am to 11.15am
nfinity Foods Kitchen
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This organic vegetarian cafe, prides itself on its ethically-sourced ingredients.
They have vegan pancakes and tofu on toast, alongside an all day breakfast deal and outdoor seating in the street when the weather is warm.
Good for: Portobello & Polenta Scramble
Getting there: 50 Gardner Street, North Laines, Brighton, BN1 1UN
Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 9am to 5pm, Sun: 10am to 4pm
The Market Diner
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A firm favourite with students, this cafe has an unashamed greasy spoon feel to its all-day breakfast offerings.
Dare you take the challenge of the Mega Buster Breakfast.
Good for: Breakfast in the early hours
Getting there: 19-21 Circus Street, Brighton, BN2 9QF
Opening hours: Open 24/7
Stanmer House
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If breakfast in a Grade I listed mansion is your thing – then this is where to head to for the first meal of the day.
You can eat your smoked salmon and scrambled eggs and pretend you’re an extra in Downton Abbey.
Good for: Breakfast with a view
Getting there: Stanmer Park, Brighton, BN1 9QA
Opening hours: Breakfast from 9am to 11.30am
Breakfast at Iydea
Iydea
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This award-winning vegetarian cafe is even a hit with meat eaters, thanks to its simple menu with quality (and ethical) ingredients.
Great value egg dishes, which come with their own fruity breakfast sauce, and plenty of gluten free and vegan options has made this a popular place to eat in or take away.
Good for: Vegetarians
Getting there: 105 Western Road, Brighton, BN1 2AA & 17 Kensington Gardens, North Laine, Brighton, BN1 4AL
Opening hours: Breakfast: Mon-Sat: 9.30am to 11.30am, Sun: 9.30am to 11.30am
Enjoy a coffee at Iydea
OhSo Social
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Bar by night and cafe by day, enjoy your breakfast bap on their outdoor terrace next to the beach.
You can get a Full English (V) and a variety of egg dishes.
Good for: Breakfast by the beach
Getting there: 259a Kings Road Arches, Brighton, BN1 1NB
Opening hours: 9am to 2am
Bread & Milk
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Whether you eat in or take it away, try their signature breakfast baps or something from their deli range.
This friendly cafe, which has some outdoor seating, also makes a decent cup of coffee
Good for: Breakfast baps
Getting there: 82 Trafalgar St, Hove, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 4EB
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 7.30am to 5pm, Sat: 7.30am to 6pm, Sun: 7.30am to 5pm
Rock Ola Coffee Bar
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This American-style diner sits more in the brunch territory (it only opens at 10.30am) but its worth visiting alone for its free 1950s & 60s jukebox.
If you like the sounds – then head to their own record shop next door – The Wax Factor
Good for: Music with your breakfast
Getting there: 29 Tidy Street, Brighton, BN1 4EL
Opening hours: Mon-Fri: 10.30am to 4.30pm, Sat: 9.30am to 4.30pm
Wai Kika Moo Kau
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Another veggie and vegan breakfast place in Brighton, all the food is cooked to order while you wait.
They do a mini and full breakfast range so you can choose one depending on the size of your appetite, along with vegan pancakes and eggs every way.
Good for: The Kau Boy American Breakfast (for the pun alone)
Getting there: 11a Kensington Gardens, Brighton, BN1 4AL
Opening hours: Mon-Thur: 9am to 6pm, Fri-Sat: 9am to 9.30pm, Sun: 9.30am to 6pm
What’s your favourite breakfast in Brighton?
We’d love to hear where you like to go for your Full English or pancakes by the sea. Let us know by leaving a comment below.
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