Coffee in Brighton

[Norman Potting]

If you get a Waitrose card you get a free take out on each day - think of the money you would save, this only works if there is one near your station though.

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

Slipping in the bath is another sign. This happened to me recently.

Wouldn't have happened in England

 

[Dick Head]

I don't know how you people can sleep at night.

 

[Doc Lynam]

Where do I go for a really good coffee? Fed up with the Starbucks, Costa, Nero style brown water and I tried Frankie's Grinder on Edward St yesterday but it was SHOCKING. Can't be that difficult to make a nice small coffee

Unfortunatly there are no coffee shops in brighton, which is a shame as one or two could make a good business.

 

[Zukey Seagull]

On the subject of coffee, I really resent paying £2.75 for a large coffee from The Flying Coffee Bean on Brighton station every morning, but I can't find a decent vacuum travel mug to take my own coffee in to drink on the train.

Every one I've tried either leaks in my bag on the way to the station, or is impossible to drink out of. Any commuters here know a good one?

I drive to work and have a bodum travel mug. I don't keep it in a bag. But they are real good and reasonable.
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/household-appliances/small-kitchen-appliances/coffee-machines-and-accessories/coffee-accessories/bodum-11068-01-travel-mug-black-21558073-pdt.html

 

[Zukey Seagull]

On the subject of coffee, I really resent paying £2.75 for a large coffee from The Flying Coffee Bean on Brighton station every morning, but I can't find a decent vacuum travel mug to take my own coffee in to drink on the train.

Every one I've tried either leaks in my bag on the way to the station, or is impossible to drink out of. Any commuters here know a good one?

Also found this.
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/household-appliances/small-kitchen-appliances/coffee-machines-and-accessories/coffee-accessories/bodum-coffee-gift-set-black-10025569-pdt.html

 

[pasty]

The wife bought a "sip & pour " flask from Lakeland.. It has a lip so you can drink direct from it on the go, if so inclined, & stays hot for a good 4 hours.
( has a proper seal so doesnot leak)

Nice one. Took your recommendation and bought one last week. Its perfect. Put it into my bag and no leakage whatsoever, keeps the coffee hot and easy to drink out of without spilling.

Cheers [MENTION=22230]Perfidious Albion[/MENTION]

 

[Vegas Seagull]

Taylor Street on Queens Road is my favourite by far but Small Batch is also good, as well as Red Roaster and Cafe@33.

Brighton has an abundance of great coffee shops, doing yourself a massive diservice by going to Costa/Starbucks etc.

Strange really 20 years ago Towns in Italy had loads of family run ones & no chains whereas Brighton had none at all really, then conversely came a few 'chain types followed by small ones.

 

[Biscuit]

Small Batch, just off Church Street. Can't remember the name of the road. Think it's the one with the Library on it. Best coffee in Brighton IMO

 

[Deleted User X18H]

Presuming Ed - London Road (don't go ) a bit too pretentious .

 

[goldstone]

Small Batch, just off Church Street. Can't remember the name of the road. Think it's the one with the Library on it. Best coffee in Brighton IMO

Certainly my favourite. And there are two more, one at Seven Dials and the other on Western Road near Norfolk Square. Very nice coffee.

 

[Stoichkov]

Presuming Ed - London Road (don't go ) a bit too pretentious .

Yes but great coffee. I went in there for the fun novelty of experiencing another addition to this London Rd hipster thing and having a coffee in the old bank building and whilst it was painfully pretentious in some respects - e.g. furniture made out of old paperbacks and plenty bearded men on their laptops - the coffee was excellent and was served by friendly staff.

 

[Virgo's Haircut]

Cafe Mojo on Queens Road is pretty good. Chatting to the boss the other day about Albions great start to the season. Decent coffee and paninis too.

 

[albion534]

Small batch at dials I always go for, lovely stuff

 

[Tom Hark Preston Park]

Another sign of age is when you 'have a fall' rather than just 'falling over'.

You know you're getting older when Popes start looking younger.

 

[matski_98]

On the subject of coffee, I really resent paying £2.75 for a large coffee from The Flying Coffee Bean on Brighton station every morning, but I can't find a decent vacuum travel mug to take my own coffee in to drink on the train.

Every one I've tried either leaks in my bag on the way to the station, or is impossible to drink out of. Any commuters here know a good one?

Have you tried the coffee in the Waiting Room or Bagelman? Cheaper (and better) coffee than the stuff that Flying Bean knock out.

 

[matski_98]

Yes but great coffee. I went in there for the fun novelty of experiencing another addition to this London Rd hipster thing and having a coffee in the old bank building and whilst it was painfully pretentious in some respects - e.g. furniture made out of old paperbacks and plenty bearded men on their laptops - the coffee was excellent and was served by friendly staff.

Owned by the same people who run Marwoods in town. I guess it is a little pretentious but the coffee is great and I'd rather drink in somewhere with a little personality rather than a chain.

While you're in the area you might also want to try the coffee from one of the new cafes in the Market.

 

[trueblue]

That weird cafe in Western Road - "Salvage", or something similar close to The Wick and Sainsbury has a guy who seriously knows how to make a good coffee. The rare type that makes you realise there is such a thing as a proper 'barista'. Not sure if I love the taste of the coffee they use - a bit strong for me sometimes, but he's a froth master for sure.