Tiny reviews of Brighton food and drink
New bakery type place on Dyke Road, no name yet but they say their name is Food Haven. Breads and pastries, had a bacon and cheese wrap for £2.65 I think which is steep but a classic case of getting what you pay for – real crispy bacon and a huge pastry!
Verdict: Awesome
Location 149 (?) Dyke Road
Can’t find a website
Apparently the Flour Pot’s latest store, with a bunch of fairly pricey artisan bread, pastries and sandwiches. And it’s just as great, but the place itself has very little room to sit, and what it has isn’t particularly comfortable. If you can grab one of the outside tables you’re ok, but otherwise take your deliciousness elsewhere.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 141 Dyke Road
Just a fantastic ice cream place. Really nice guy behind the counter, all home made ice cream with super great flavours. Could really taste the peanuts in the peanut butter and the chocolate: wow. Highly recommended for a sunny day.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: Unit 25, Open Market (Level side)
Great little funky deli in the heart of North Laine. Really nice people in there; tried a cheese and a cheese and bacon latke, both delicious, especially with recommended mustard/mayo combo. Vast blackboard of interesting looking deli sandwiches too!
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 4 Gardner Street
Specialist houmous maker in Brighton’s Open Market; wide variety of interesting looking flavours. Tried the original, more citrus than I’m used to, but pretty tasty. So a win, but quite expensive; haven’t yet decided if it’s worth it. Must try more. Also do proper meals which want trying!
Verdict: Ok
Location: Open Market
Specialist donut shop with a huge range of different flavours which is a bonus. Both donuts and croughnuts – had a chocolate praline croughnut and it was awesome.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 10 Brighton Square
Really more of a fancy cheese shop this, but they hold events. I was taken to a fondue evening and man. Man. Incredible, proper melted cheese – some sort of scientific blend for fondue goodness – with piles of interesting bread pieces and a selection of meats. So, so good.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 34 Western Road
Best macaron I have ever had. Pricey, but amazing. Also their cakes look amazing.
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 27-29 Duke Street
Chocolate manufacturer’s and shop specialising in flavoured chocolate. These are great, also try truffles!
Verdict: Ok
Location: 15 Duke Street
Old-school sweet shop with amazing chocolate smell as you walk in. Big variety of chocolates. Ask for a sample!
Verdict: Awesome
Location: 28 Holland Road