North Laine Cafe - Trafalgar Street - Brighton

ndaniel63

Found this lovely place in Brighton during my stay, called North Laine Café. Instantly became my fave!
It's a cozy place close to the train station. Loved the colours, warm beige, black and yellows everywhere. The atmosphere and the staff made me go there several times! Speaking of staff, Alice and Freya kindly served me, and honestly they are the loveliest people ever! Helpful, friendly, amazing both of them! I can wholeheartedly vouch for them.
Can't wait to go back there next year. Thanks a lot for the experience.

Orla H.

A great cafe with outdoor seating. Great service. Lots of food on offer and great cocktails. Definitely recommend going here!

Tom T.

Great food, great coffee and amazing service.

Only downside was the sausage and bacon could of been warmer.

Jamie L.

I'm a planner. Wherever I go, I usually have a spreadsheet of carefully researched places to eat and drink on trips, so we're not left disappointed. So it was an unexpected delight to stumble upon this cafe, entirely by chance.

We were so impressed with our first visit, we visited again, the next day on our short two day trip.

Firstly, the menu is huge. We literally wanted to try everything. Every dish has something unique about it that has clearly been thought through.

The food was stunning. Perfect. We had lunch one day (mushrooms on toast), and breakfast the next (pancakes and full English) and both were as good as each other. I don't say this lightly, when I say, they make the best hash browns I've ever had. I've tried making hash browns through my love for them and I've left feeling jealous at how they got these so perfect.

Delicious drinks - coffees, juices and smoothies all made fresh. Unlike most cafes - they didn't do my pet hate and fill the glass with ice, which waters down the juice - winner!

The service was attentive, friendly and speedy (on both visits).

We are going to be telling everyone about this absolute gem and will visit as soon as we're back in Brighton.

b W.

I ordered the wrong thing, though the Italian sandwich was very good the chap next to me had the Benedictos. I wish I'd ordered that. Also the beans on toast isn't what you're expecting if you're thinking Heinz, what you get is cumin inspired beans, nice for me but not for my partner. Coffee exceptional! Also they don't allow 'swaps' on their breakfast which genuinely slightly soured the mood of an otherwise outstanding cafe.

Charlie S.

My partner and I often go to Brighton looking for lunch and find ourselves agreeing to go to the NL Cafe as it’s such a reliable bet. We must have been over twenty times or so now. We have our favourite mains but often try new things and we’re never disappointed. Staff are attentive and kind too. Strongly recommend!

Sean T.

North laine cafe is situated in a beautiful part of town with a lot of opportunities for people watching with a nice outside sun trap spot. The food was decent especially the beans for the meat breakfast and I have heard the pancakes are amazing. It's not the best breakfast/brunch I've had in town but it is more than nice enough! The menu selection is great for food and drink so I would recommend, they serve breakfast, brunch and lunch options.

Jennifer H.

Good spot for brunch or a light lunch in Brighton. Located perfectly for wandering in the North Laines afterwards. Really like their homemade green smoothie but unfortunately they’ve run out the last two times I’ve been there. Get there earlier if you want to try it. We tried the Brighton Stack which was okay. I think the full English looks more appetising. Their other dishes also look great. The potato rostis are very yummy. Service was good. There is indoor and outdoor seating.