Restaurant · Brighton
A deli-café in central Brighton where the queue is often long but moves fast — handy when you've got a hungry toddler and about four minutes of goodwill left. Food comes out warm from the oven: spinach, feta and egg filo pastries, spiced lentil soup with toasted bread on the side, a chicken wrap loaded with slaw and rice, and a spread of fresh salads, dips and mezze that suits vegetarians and vegans easily. Portions are generous and prices are genuinely low for what lands on the plate. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, buggy access and a few outdoor tables, plus a quieter eating area upstairs if you want to settle in. Save room for the pistachio cake — one parent called it "so moist and so so good". The coffee, particularly the Arabic style, is worth the stop on its own.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
Roomy, spotless Brighton café with fast all-day breakfasts, a kids' menu, high chairs and outdoor seating — great coffee, modest portions.
Warm, unpretentious Brighton café doing generous, fairly priced breakfasts, with a quieter back room that suits prams and restless toddlers.
Lively Brighton vegan kitchen with a kids' menu, high chairs and gluten-free options — book ahead.