Breakfast · Brighton
Tucked into Brighton's breakfast scene, this is a lively, characterful spot — booths, benches and a retro sixties-seventies feel, with music playing and a buzz going even at 9am on a Sunday. Portions are genuinely huge, so a plate can easily stretch across two smaller appetites: pancake stacks, chicken and waffles, eggs Florentine and a full English with black pudding and hash browns all get raved about, and the coffee is properly good. The team are patient and chatty, and they take allergies and gluten-free seriously, explaining cross-contamination steps without making anyone feel awkward. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, outdoor seating and vegan options that pass unnoticed. One snag: queues build fast, so book ahead — one parent found it "absolutely worth" travelling for, but not worth waiting outside with hungry children.
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.
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