Starfish & Coffee
Starfish & Coffee is a neighbourhood breakfast and brunch cafe on Egremont Place, opposite the entrance to Queen's Park in Brighton. Away from the busy centre, it serves pancakes, eggs, sweetcorn fritters and hashes with good coffee, and welcomes dogs, making it a natural stop before or after a walk in the park.
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Joyanne Williamson
Location
The cafe faces one of the entrances to Queen's Park, a short walk up from Kemptown and the seafront. That slight distance from the main tourist streets gives it a local, relaxed feel, and it is a good pick if you are staying in Kemptown or Hanover rather than in the Lanes.
On the menu
Breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes make up the menu, with pancakes, eggs, sweetcorn fritters and hashes among the regulars, backed by a proper coffee bar. It is a daytime cafe, so plan it for the morning or lunchtime rather than later in the day.
How to fit it in
Grab a table outside on a fine day, or take a coffee into Queen's Park for a stroll around the pond and gardens. Dogs are welcome, which suits anyone walking one around the park. From here it is easy to continue down to Kemptown's shops and pubs or towards the seafront. It is a sensible choice for a slow weekend breakfast if you are staying in this part of town, and the short walk back from the beach makes it a good late-morning stop too. Arrive earlier at weekends, when locals fill the tables.
Highlights
- Opposite Queen's Park
- Pancakes, sweetcorn fritters and hashes
- Dog friendly
- Outdoor seating
- Daytime breakfast and brunch
Good to know
- Dogs are welcome.
- It is a daytime cafe, closing mid-afternoon.
- Outdoor seating is available.
Frequently asked questions
Sources: thatsup.co.uk