BRAVO award winners for
Best Brunch Brighton
Brighton Best Brunch – Top 20 Brunches You Voted For in 2025
Mad about brunch? Discover the best brunch in Brighton and Hove as voted for by the public in the Brighton Restaurant Awards 2025. From eggs Benedict and full English breakfasts to a Brighton brunch with a view, dog-friendly brunch spots, and hidden breakfast gems in Kemptown, these are the winners you love. Expect sunny alfresco brunch terraces, indulgent pancakes and waffles, wholesome granola bowls, and bottomless brunches with drag star sparkle or prosecco fizz. Congratulations to this year’s winner, Oeuf Café, and to all the incredible venues that make Brighton’s brunch culture truly unmissable.
First place
For a second consecutive year, BRAVO’s Best Brunch is served at Hove’s dreamy Oeuf Café. Step into pastel chic interiors where an indulgent menu takes centre stage. The perfect poached eggs are a highlight; loaded with mouthwatering toppings and served on fresh sourdough toast. Load up on crowd-pleasing FrumpetsTM and stacks of fluffy pancakes, paired with freshly brewed coffee and artisanal teas. There’s also a tempting Brighton cocktail menu if you’re in the mood. Summer brunches are best enjoyed in the sunny garden out back.
Oeuf Cafe also won #2 Best Cafe #7 Sustainability Champion #7 Best Team
Second place
This independent, family-friendly cafe on the edge of the North Laine appeals to Britonians and visitors alike. Coming in at #2 Best Brunch again this year, the menu is designed with a something-for-everyone ethos. Serving generous portions of delicious brunch classics, internationally inspired dishes, healthier and more indulgent treats, Moksha is so confident about their famous hash browns that they come with a money-back guarantee. The darn good coffee is house-blended and the fabulous cocktail menu changes seasonally.
Moksha Caffe also won #4 Most Family Friendly #4 Plant Champion #8 Best Team
Third place | Brunch Brighton
Perched on the corner of Queen’s Park, this lovely light-filled Brighton cafe has a well-deserved reputation for serving up a seriously good Brighton brunch. From the best-selling English Breakfast, to stacks of fluffy pancakes, dishes of tasty ‘hash’ to sumptuous benedicts, brunch aficionados stream in from across the city – and beyond – to enjoy the indulgence. The coffee is truly excellent while ‘brunchified’ cocktails and crafty mocktails complete a pretty picture. You can #BrunchLikeABoss at Starfish & Coffee any day of the week!
FOURTH place
Lost In The Lanes serves a vibrant brunch and breakfast menu Monday to Saturday from 9 am to 12 pm, perfect for saying hello to the day. Expect outstanding dishes like Strawberry & Elderflower Granola, sumptuous Eggs Benedict, Avocado Toast with pico de gallo, and hearty Smoky Spicy Beans on sourdough. Combine relaxed ambiance with brunch favourites in Brighton—whether you’re catching up or enjoying a leisurely start to your day.
FIFTH place | Brunch Brighton
Jo & Co serves a vibrant brunch and breakfast menu daily until 3 pm. Expect classics like Jo’s Full Breakfast, Shakshuka Eggs, Steak & Scramble, and indulgent Brioche French Toast or Buttermilk Pancakes. The relaxed, stylish ambiance is perfect for leisurely weekends or casual midweek starts. With open hours from early mornings and creative dishes made from local and organic produce, it’s a top spot for Hove brunch lovers at this Hove restaurant.
SIXTH place
Dishoom Permit Room in Brighton serves a Bombay-inspired breakfast and brunch daily from early morning. Signature dishes include the Full Permit fry-up with spiced akuri, Ramsay’s bacon, masala beans, and buttered buns; Chicken Keema Pau with fried egg; and vegetarian Akuri Pau. With its vibrant, retro-Bombay ambiance and attentive service, this Brighton Indian restaurant a unique spot for a leisurely Brighton brunch bursting with flavour and atmosphere.
SEVENTH place | Brunch Brighton
Fika Sussex in Hove is a Swedish-inspired café serving creative breakfast and brunch dishes from 8 am to 4 pm daily. Favourites include indulgent grilled sandwiches like the Hot Chick, brunch burgers, granola bowls, and freshly baked croissants, paired with barista-quality coffee. With a vibrant, modern interior and a warm, laid-back atmosphere, this Hove cafe is the perfect spot for a relaxed morning coffee, casual Brighton brunch, or weekend catch-up with friends.
EIGHTH place
Mange Tout in Brighton serves classic French-inspired breakfast and brunch daily from 9 am in a relaxed, light-filled setting. Favourites include Eggs Benedict, Florentine, or Royale, the indulgent Full Mange Tout, and the Croissant au Saumon with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. Fresh sourdough, rich hollandaise, and quality ingredients make this North Laine cafe-restaurant a must-visit brunch spot, perfect for leisurely mornings and catching up over great coffee.
NINTH place | Brunch Brighton
Shoreline Coffee & Kitchen, located opposite Hove seafront, serves delicious breakfast and brunch daily from 8 am to 3 pm in a relaxed, coastal café setting. The menu includes acai bowls, Sunrise breakfast bowls, brunch sandos such as bacon-lettuce-tomato or sausage with kraut, toast with jam, and the signature Shoreline Scramble on sourdough. Fresh pastries, vibrant flavours, and sea views make it the perfect spot for a relaxed brunch in Hove.
TENTH place
egg&spoon in Kemptown serves exceptional breakfast and brunch daily, opening at 8 am on weekdays and 9 am on weekends. Loved for its cosy, welcoming vibe, the menu features standout dishes like the ham-hock hash, hearty full English breakfasts, and a vibrant special vegetarian breakfast with poached organic eggs, grilled halloumi, herby greens, and sourdough. Pair your meal with great coffee, smoothies, or freshly baked cakes for the perfect brunch outing.
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According to the 2025 BRAVO results, which is a public voted awards in Brighton, Oeuf cafe won the best brunch award and Moksha finished second. Starfish and Coffee in Hove is voted the best cafe. 72,911 votes were cast in the BRAVOs and here are the 18 different category winners. This breakfast guide also offers excellent brunch options.
Here is a guide to all the Brighton coffee shops and Hove cafes so you have all the breakfast and brunch options to choose from. You might also like to see who serves pancakes.
Oeuf Cafe is voted best brunch in the 2025 BRAVO Awards. The BRAVOS are a public vote where the whole of the city cast their votes for their favourite places. so whether you are looking for the best full english in Brighton, avocado and eggs, eggs benedict, these are the 20 best places for brunch in Brighton in 2025.
Most Brighton brunch restaurants start serving from 9am or 10am, with many offering brunch until early afternoon. Some cafés and Brighton restaurants extend brunch service until 3pm or even all day, especially at weekends.
Most Brighton brunch restaurants start serving from 9am or 10am, with many offering brunch until early afternoon. Some cafés and Brighton restaurants extend brunch service until 3pm or even all day, especially at weekends.
For Instagram-worthy brunch plates and stylish interiors, explore venues like Lost in the Lanes or Mange Tout in the North Laine, both known for beautifully presented dishes and chic settings. These are also great places to watch the world go by and people watch. Here are the best brunches in Brighton in 2025.
Locals love a mix of iconic and under-the-radar spots, from Oeuf Café for brunch with friends to Shoreline Café for a relaxed bite opposite Hove seafront.
Many of our 2025 BRAVO Award finalists serve an exceptional full English, but Dishoom Permit Room offers a Bombay-inspired twist, while Mange Tout serves a hearty, classic option.
For a lively weekend with flowing drinks, try Oeuf Café’s bottomless brunch or one of Brighton’s themed drag brunch events. Here is our local’s Bottomless Brunch Guide for Brighton.
For a lively weekend with flowing drinks, try Oeuf Café’s bottomless brunch or one of Brighton’s themed drag brunch events. Here is our local’s Bottomless Brunch Guide for Brighton.
