The best brunch in Brighton

Oeuf Café on Third Avenue in Hove is one of Brighton's best brunch spots and the proud inventor of Frumpets™ — French toast crumpets. Inside, it's all marble columns, duck-egg blues, cloud-shaped lamps, and a leafy secret garden out back. The menu, naturally, revolves around eggs, from classic benedicts to the indulgent “Oeuf & Surf” with lobster. Coffee from local roasters is excellent, and there are mimosas for those making a morning of it. With a resident florist on-site, it's about as Brighton as brunch gets by the sea.

Moksha, just minutes from Brighton Station, is one of the city's go-to brunch spots for a reason. The menu covers everything from full English breakfasts and breakfast burgers to huevos rancheros and their famous hash browns. Coffee is taken seriously here, but if you're in the mood for something stronger, the cold brew martini is a local favourite. The space is buzzy without being hectic, but you should expect to queue a little as it's popular and walk-in only.

Tucked just off Brighton's bustling lanes, Lost in the Lanes serves a brunch menu from 9am to midday, Monday to Saturday. You'll find dishes like strawberry and elderflower granola, smoky spicy beans on sourdough, and perfectly poached eggs with silky hollandaise. The vibe is relaxed but refined, and the percect place to take a pitstop between shopping in The Lanes.

Perched opposite Queen's Park, Starfish & Coffee is a cosy local café that's earned a loyal following for its brunch. The menu has all the hits — pancakes, perfectly poached eggs, and sweetcorn fritters — but the hearty hashes are what regulars rave about. It's bright, sociable, and always humming with locals grabbing coffee or settling in for a weekend catch-up.

Jo & Co in Hove channels a little bit of Australia and New Zealand with its laid-back brunch and coffee scene. The menu features corn fritters, smashed avo, and a proper full English, plus all-day dishes like burgers and fish and chips. It's family-run and friendly, with a real local buzz that suits both weekend brunching and midweek breakfasts. The owners often draw inspiration from their travels.

Fika Sussex brings a touch of Scandi calm to Hove and Sea Lanes, serving creative breakfast and brunch dishes every day from 8am to 4pm. The menu includes loaded grilled sandwiches like the 'Hot Chick', as well as brunch burgers, granola bowls, and buttery croissants fresh from the oven. Coffee is taken seriously here, too, with expertly brewed cups that pair perfectly with a slow morning. The space itself is bright and modern, giving off the kind of friendly vibe that makes it easy to lose track of time over brunch with friends.

Right in the heart of Brighton, Café Coho has become a go-to for reliable brunches and great coffee. With branches across the city, your next brunch fix is never too far away, with ample inside space and a few seats out front, perfect for people-watching over eggs and pastries. Their coffee is top-notch, and the vibe feels both independent and friendly. Their 'invisible toast' initiative lets you donate to the local homeless charity, The Clocktower Sanctuary.

Egg & Spoon in Kemptown is a local spot with an easygoing atmosphere and a crowd that comes for good brunch. Expect a solid lineup of eggs, avo toast, sandwiches, and cakes, plus plenty of vegetarian-friendly options. The coffee's reliably good, and it's nothing flashy here, just great food and a relaxed neighbourhood vibe.

Down in the North Laine, this café keeps things seasonal and sustainable, focusing on locally sourced produce and low-intervention wines. The daytime menu features classic brunch dishes and light lunches, with a rotating selection of small and large plates showcasing the best of what's in season. Dinner runs Thursday through Saturday, but brunch is the real draw here.

Baked on Church Road is a classic Hove brunch joint that does the basics well. Expect big pancake stacks, huevos rancheros, courgette and feta waffles, and solid coffee, all served in a lively setting with plenty of outdoor seating for people-watching. It's casual, friendly, and dog-friendly too. Not the kind of place reinventing brunch, but definitely one that's perfected the formula.

T @ The Dials might be tiny, but this vegetarian café near Seven Dials makes up for its size with its dishes. The menu is full of hearty meat-free breakfasts, colourful salads, and soups that change daily. The skillet sharers, especially the veggie full English for two, are a hit, and the warm, relaxed vibe makes it an excellent spot for casual brunching.

North Laine Café is all about serving good food and great coffee in the heart of Brighton. Once a deli, it now focuses on fresh, local produce, like juices from nearby orchards, cocktails made with Brighton Gin, and a solid breakfast and brunch lineup. The heated terrace adds bonus points for year-round brunching, and being just five minutes from the station, it's the perfect place to kick off a Brighton weekend if you're visiting from afar.