My Top Brighton Café Eats: Spring 2016

If you have had the privilege of visiting Brighton and its many idyllic eating spots, then you’ll know we are certainly spoilt down here on the south coast. 

The mass of quirky and delicious corner cafes does mean that the competition is incredibly high. More often than not these trendy cafes have a very short life span, making it increasingly difficult to fall in love with one knowing it may disappear come next year. However, saying that it hasn’t stopped me falling for these two remarkable Sunday morning spots. My go to café picks for curing dreaded hangovers, catching up with pals and gorging on pastries.

I often dream about owning my own little coffee hotspot, I imagine endless days of reading and sipping local ground coffee. Living in Brighton certainly means that I am situated in the perfect location. My very own ‘spoon drawer’ fits with French café style shutters and freshly baked French pastries.  

Marwoods

Home to kickass coffee and life changing cake, this electric mix of mishmash décor makes Marwoods a consistent go to option for me. It’s always my first choice, often making it difficult to branch out and try new delights, hence why it will always be my number one.

Tucked away within the Brighton lanes, it could easily be missed - making it a Brighton local hotpot. Form the moment you walk in this café is an experience with music memorabilia and Star Wars figurines hanging from the ceiling, bursting with character.  You’ll find a wide range of comfortable seating – leather sofas included, as well as beautiful backyard garden which in the summer becomes quite the little sun trap.

Cake – 8/10

All sweet treats are homemade and delicious. I recommend the white chocolate, raspberry and blueberry Victoria sponge.

Coffee – 10/10

Marwoods is all about the coffee, they make it very clear if you’re ordering decaf you should try some place else. It’s rich smooth and got a serious kick.

Marmalade

Moving away from central Brighton, Marmalade is situated in the vibrant Kemp Town. Opposite the delightful Sussex Square Marmalade also has an extremely eclectic feel mastering the very visual product merchandising. They produce and sell their own homemade products, giving the whole experience a traditional ‘farmers market’ feel.  If you’re lucky enough to pay a visit I have no doubt you’ll resist instagramming the whole venue, it’s so beautifully finished.

Price wise it is on the high end of the spectrum, a glass of pressed juice it around £2.75.  For many this may seem far too close to London prices, however when you consider that everything they serve is locally sourced and produced, you know you are paying for quality.  If you are looking for an alternative and healthy brunch option, marmalade is a brilliant choice. You will be disappointed if you are wanting an oversized fry up or greasy beacon sandwich. Sadly, neither of these are currently on the menu.

Cake – 10/10

In particular, their pastries, provided by the faultless Real patisserie

Coffee – 9/10 

They do a delicious mocha shake which I highly recommend; otherwise, their coffee, which happens to be all Brighton locals' favourite, Small batch.