Beyonddesign in Brighton and Hove

Our recent visit (October 2021) shows this restaurant as ERBE withth the same address and if this is the case then it is an Italian style restaurant serving a range of excellent Italian cusiune and well worth a visit. Good wholesome food and friendly, efficient service.

Once a highly original cafe with beautiful interior design stuff that you could buy! Sadly owners have move on to be replaced by a straightforward cafe.

very unfriendly people running this establishment, they seemed to be having a tiff, which was embarrassing. cake looked lovely but was dry, stale and very very pricey. dogs allowed everywhere which was very unhygeinic.

Was good. Owners gone to live in France. New owners. New name. Dean’s Cafe. Just a very ordinary cafe now. Ok food for lunch. Mainly a coffee shop. Not correct to keep the photos up now under Beyond Design. Very misleading as few of the paintings remain and certainly the food is not the same. However staff are friendly. Just not the places it was. My photo of Dean with his dog is still up and should be removed by TripAdvisor as the owner and dog are no longer there!!

This place has now been taken over and has new management It's a great place for coffee and cake or fuller meals The new owners have made improvements and added an extra rear terrace for those who want to sit outside but not at the front of the Cafe The counter has also been moved and in much better position nearer to entrance and kitchen And toilet in a better position too Staff always welcoming and friendly and dog friendly too A regular stop when in Rottingdean Recommended

Called in with friends for a quick coffee, pleasant interior and friendly service. Wife had a coughing attack and staff came over with a glass of water very quickly. Would recommend as I understand it's under new management and our experience was they deserve to do well. Thank you.

Really friendly place and lovely food. I always get great service from Darryl and Lisa - and Teddy the dog is welcome too! Highly recommended.

Oh Dear, John and Steven have gone to pastures anew and Beyond Design has changed hands. Gone are the lovely old tables with a lamp on every table and gone is the interesting selection of cakes and toasties. I wish them well and they will be missed. The new people will find them a hard act to follow. The menu is now standard cafe fare, it is low priced and the space is spacious but gone is the intimate quirky atmosphere and great music.

Great food and service. We had a lovely breakfast and very reasonably priced. Lovely coffee that warmed the cockles!

Worth a visit! Great place to meetup with friends. At the moment creative headdresses by Dean, the owner's talented brother. Owner Steve Blunkell at the helm making delicious fresh bagels et al. My favourite is a toasted BLT at £4.50. Better than at Bagelman's in Brighton. Tea and coffee served in vintage teacups. Charming ambience. Closes at 4.00 unfortunately. Unusual Greetings cards on sale. Some handmade jewellery on sale too. On the sea front in charming quaint Rottingdean. Highly recommended. Go, go, go.

Always good . Excellent take away sandwich. Superb cake. Friendly and quietly relaxing ambiance. Dog friendly.

This excellent café has a curious name which possibly reflects the eclectic decor. The food here is very very fresh and includes lots of salads inc vegetarian options as well as panini and the usual and some unusual cakes. I particularly recommend the crayfish sarnie and the limon tarte. Great service and wheelchair accessible - although I'm not sure whether the loo is. Some small antiques and collectables on sale. The perfect place for either traditional afternoon tea or something a bit different from the other cafés in the village. It's possible to sit outside in the summer. Very handy for the beach too, takeouts available. All the coffees, teas etc.

One of our favorite haunts. its not as quirky as it used to be as some of the kitch has been moved to make way for extra tables and a display cabinet offering tasty combinations for toasted snacks and salads. The food and cakes are reasonably priced and its a welcome, relaxed, dog friendly environment with retro music playing quietly in the background. Well worth a visit.

What a find. A great local cafe with friendly staff, great salted caramel cake omg!! And a fab flat white!

I come here a lot, & it's always lovely. Great coffee, & brownies are divine. Nice friendly staff too.

Gran Café, gran ambiente, gran personal y personal amable, un lugar muy pintoresco, muy agradable ¡no te lo pierdas

We visited on a busy sunny Saturday afternoon, and were lucky to get a table. We asked if we could take our dog in, and one of the gentlemen said it was fine as long as they were on a lead and did not bark, sounded fair enough to us, we were just so pleased our dog was allowed in. They were very busy, but told people up front there would be a wait for food and tables to be cleared, so you could decide if it was for you or not. Well worth the short wait, great coffee and tea + superb carrot cake, we shared a piece as it was big enough for two.If you want somewhere a little different in Rottingdean, with pleasant and welcoming hosts, this is the place!

Brilliant service, delicious food, made very comfortable. Wish we had found it earlier during our stay. Car parking across from the shop.

What a place, quirky, but lovely, home baked cakes and pies and great sandwiches, dog friendly, the 3 gentlemen that run it are very attentive and pleasant, tea is served in mis matched china, love it.

I have been here a few times and every time has been nice. I love the decor and the food is always fresh, tasty and we'll presented.

Had lunch here today. Lovely guys and quirky interesting interior with plenty of curios to look at. Nice cosy feel and good lunch sandwich and lots of tea options. Will definitely go again.

Choose your own savoury food, cake and drink - you will be fine. They do reasonably priced and tasty snacks. I have eaten here before and the food and cakes are good. However, extremely disappointed with the overpriced and meagre offerings for afternoon tea. Lacked quality and for the price there really should have been more. At almost £18, you would expect the afternoon tea to be good. The sandwiches were okay, the scones were hard and the cream set like it had been on there for some time. You can pay less in some small central London tea shops and get better. This is unfortunate as previously had a good experience. I think that the afternoon teas are ordered in, so may be time to change supplier!

Truly an unusual little place with the chance to buy the actual décor and be treated to some really good food, yes you can buy whatever is adorning the walls or shelves, all you have to do is ask one of the owners how much the item is, the food is very good too, I had a salt-beef sandwich with home made tomato soup and feta cheese, well yummy, keep it up guys.

the two gentlemen who run or own Beyond Design were charming friendly and very helpful. The lunch options were delicious i have a small quiche bacon and cheese. Their coffee was lovely also

Anytime I want a coffee I always go to Beyond Design. It is one of the relatively recent cafe's but has already established itself as a purveyor of good beverages, great snacks and wonderful cakes. The setting is distinctive and pleasant and the service is always top notch. If you are ever new to the village definitely give this place a visit!

If you happen to be visiting Rottingdean, take time out to visit Beyond Design. It's an ideal place for coffee and the selection of cakes and pastries is good too. Sandwiches can be made to order. The ambience of the place is amazing - the whole café is furnished with an eclectic range of chairs and tables, sofas and benches - nothing matches but that is beauty of the place. Not to mention all the amazing curios and antiques which adorn the walls and shelves. It's rather like having a break in the middle of an episode of the Antiques Roadshow!Service is efficient and courteous. There are outside tables but the location of the café right on the traffic lights at the bottom of Rottingdean High Street means that it can be very noisy (less intrusive inside) - one of the few drawbacks.

We were drawn in by the doggy ice cream sign and our dog was not disappointed. Human food looked fabulous too lovely quirky little place

I happened on this cafe by chance after visiting the museum, it has really excellent coffee and cakes served in vintage 1950's bone china, with a wonderful eclectic range of things to buy , perfect for the eccentric gift ..also hand made sculpture and hats , all made with care and attention to detail. and very friendly helpful staff .I would recommend as a place to sit and ponder after the museum and church and the very good charity shop round the corner.

Walking into Beyond Design is a little like entering another world. Part cafe, part art gallery, part emporium. The food is well priced and well presented. Service is excellent and the interior of the cafe is full of wonderful items. Strange hats, fantastical pictures and pieces of art. Even the toilet is a feast for the eyes (I know, that sounds strange doesn't it? You'll just have to go and see for yourself). A fun place for a coffee and a bite to eat.

Lovely atmosphere, friendly service, dog friendly. Really tasty sandwiches well presented. Good cakes and fine coffee.

Just splendid, food was great, one of the nicest cups of coffee too. But best of all,end to end magical surroundings.

Stopped for tea and cake after walking along the under cliff walk from Saltdean. Very good tea and good selection of cakes and tarts. Caters for gluten free. Very good.

This is our favourite place for coffee, or a pot of tea in an old China tea pot with fancy antique cups and saucers . The cakes and scones are divine, the music is anything from jazz to 50's smooch - playing quietly in the background. There are wooden tables of all different sizes with pictures and antique objects and lamps on the tables. It's like stepping into a bygone world. Staff always attentive and friendly.

Although the strange interior design is not to my taste, (a mix of religious, pagan and slightly immoral things) Beyond design has a wild selection of scrumptious cakes which are always fresh and their coffee is definitely the best in the village. They cater for people on gluten free diet as well and the soya milk cappuccino is as good as the ordinary one.

Cake was very good large portion though quite pricey did not like the fact they charged £1 extra for extra water for top up on tea and would only serve tap water if a hot drink was bought, cafe very quirky with lots of strange things.

Very nice atmosphere, friendly staff and very good food. Small cafe and relaxed eclectic mix of design with some things for sale. Need to go back to try the cakes. A place to make you smile

I was taken here by a friend who's middle names are Difficult & Particular. The place has become a regular haunt as they listen, learn (his likes/dislikes) & leave you to get on with your repast. Over a couple of days we had tea, coffee, cake, jacket potatoes, savoury tarts - and they were all superb. The staff/owners are friendly without wanting to be your friend (!) and pay good attention to your requests and then meet them - hot milk, cold milk, ice cream instead of clotted cream etc. The food is presented on delightful bits and pieces of aging crockery and the decor is gothic boudoir meets religious tat resulting in a glorious relaxing shabby left bank glory hole. I loved it. I didn't have a dog with me but several customers did, all behaved beautifully with their well trained owners. Most of the decor & furniture is for sale should you happen to fall in love with a particular chair or mirror. Definitely a find.

It's just such a treat to find such a brilliant cafe with so much character outside of Brighton. The quirky arty decor creates such a cosy atmosphere, and the staff were fantastic - really friendly and welcoming (my kids were over the moon meeting Sid the new cafe puppy). Cake was also delicious (and enormous!!) and top marks for a really tasty gluten free option. Overall, our visit felt like a real treat - we all loved it!

Not very welcoming we only had drinks and when they arrived they were put on the table without a word being said, poor customer service.

Had tea and cake here after a seaside walk. The walls are decorated with weird things like stag horns with fairy lights, wild goat head with golden necklaces etc. Very colourful and definitely something to talk about. The tea cups are a mix of old pretty crockery and everything is served nicely and efficiently. Dogs were allowed. I visited on a Sunday and it was very popular. Cakes £3.40 a slice, some served warm with clotted cream. Paninis were also on offer, along with little flans, tea cakes and Dorset ice cream.

Great place, lovely espresso, pleasant company a really pleasant place to be for a relaxing cup of espresso, lovely to sit outside (when weather permits) and just watch the world go by. Lovely and local

Loved this place the decor especially. And they let me bring the dog in. Food was lovely salt beef bagel! And service was great. Very friendly. Thank you.

I popped in as hunger struck, I'm so glad I did, welcoming and friendly, great coffee and fantastic bagel. The interior is quirky as previously mentioned and the cakes look great too. Thank you

This place is so lovely and quite quirky in its own way , with a dressed up pink glittery cow to look at you will not get board of the scenery . Lovely staff too

Love this place. Great food. Great atmosphere. Would really recommend. Had lunch there a few times and each time it was excellent.

I came here on a Wednesday afternoon, after enjoying a visit some 4 years ago. Wow, what a disappointment. The welcome we received was as friendly as a slab of concrete. No communication whatsoever other than asking what we would like up at the counter.When our order was brought to our table it was given to us in silence. Why?! So rude. We chose to visit your establishment, so at least make an effort! The cakes looked gorgeous, and I'm sure they tasted gorgeous a few days before. But the lime and coconut cake was incredibly dry and stale. Quite awful. Clearly made a few days before.Due to other tea rooms being closed on a Wednesday this was one of the few options. Such a shame and a waste of money.

Popped in to this quirky little cafe one day whilst out walking. Loved the unusual artefacts etc - very quirky. Also great to see our four legged friends are welcomed. Very sadly we did not feel welcomed in this cafe. Despite initiating cheerful banter, it was very clear that the member of staff was not reciprocating. The cakes, despite looking tempting were a disappointment. Very dry and quite frankly stale. We noticed other customers attempting to enter into conversation were also getting the cold shoulder treatment.Definitely would not return. Cold welcome, stale cake - why bother?

Deep in the Rottingdean village where an estate agents used to be based there sits a coffee bar with a differenceArty farty art, antiques and quirky designs there is beyond designs!We visit regularly and have been since the beginning and every time we visit the guys have made an improvement We usually have just coffee but the food always looks appetisingNo flashy service just very laid back and different to you your high street costa plentyWe love the place and always walk along from Saltdean on the lower promenade to Rottingdean by the traffic lightsWe hope everybody uses this place and keeps them busyKeep the good work up guys'll

After reading the other reviews for this place I am wondering if I have the right place as I was quite disappointed by my experience. I found the staff unfriendly and almost like we were inconveniencing them by placing an order. No smiles or any kind of greeting, same when the order was placed on our table too. It's a quirky little place that I really wanted to like but the savoury pastries we ordered were horribly greasy and yet also dry in the centre. Hopefully I just experienced an 'off day' but sadly I don't think I'll give it a second chance.

I am delighted to inform trip advisor devotees, that my spies have informed me that this special venue is going to be hosting quarterly themed evening events, commencing this summer and opening up a membership for attendees. (I'll be signing up asap, as there will be limited places).As ever, I am pleased to report that this cafe retains the quality of food offered and I am pleased to see new additions to the menu.

A wonderful find - absolutely superb and ideal for meeting family and friends (we live in France - so it was an excellent reminder of one of the things we miss).Generous cups of tea and delicious home made cakes in a very friendly, cosy and beutifully furnished tea room.Highly recommended.Keith

I go here with my Mum when visiting and they are always really friendly and their drinks and food of high quality.

Didn't want to give a good review as I want to keep this place all to myself!!Great coffee great cake great people! What else would you need?Oh yeah often open Xmas morning for a great start to that day, starting to become a guilty obsession

A wonderful friendly little place. With great cakes and the best hot chocolate. Well done guys it's great to have this place on our door step.

I visit this fantastic establishment once a month for a sandwich, coffee and cake with my my mum and dad, the staff are always very friendly and the food is superb. A pleasure and a treat every time!

Lovely place with friendly service and great coffee. Best home made cheese scones I've ever had....John you have a talent. Well done and keep up the good work both of you. Gerry

Found this little place completely accidentally, so glad I did ! After a very blustery walk, it was wonderful to find a dog friendly place for lunch. Food looked amazing and it was. Lovely surroundings, friendly staff, and excellent service. Highly recommended.

Have visited several times this winter. its warm , food good and varied, staff attentive and friendly . the decor s full of quirky items , some small items for sale. Very comfortable and welcoming , near the beach. well worth a visit

With it's quirky décor and chilled out atmosphere, coupled with an eclectic music mix and excellent coffee shop menu, Beyonddesign is simply the best coffee shop for miles around.A stones throw from the beach and within sight of historic Rottingdean's village centre it is the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by, meet friends or just chill out. The fabulous owners and staff however, are what really makes this hidden gem that extra special place to be. Our absolute favourite.

I held a book launch and reception at Beyond Design and couldn’t have had a better experience. We agreed the catering and arrangements in advance - John and the team were lovely to work with, very organised and welcoming. The service was discreet and efficient – the canapés were delicious, excellent quality wine - and to finish off, a very fine Eaton Mess individually served. It was hard to get the guests to leave and I’ve had great feedback from those that attended. They loved the warm and relaxing ambience of the venue, the food, wine and service.'

I just love this little gem of a cafe!!! The coffee is fantastic and the food is delicious. They also have an an amazing selection of homemade cakes. The guys in there are all so lovely and welcoming! I would highly recommend a visit if in the area.

Often go in for a cup of coffee. The staff are lovely and welcoming, the cakes and sandwiches are fab! Everything is served on vintage China and they have lots of interesting items around the cafe many are for sale. Added bonus for me is dogs are welcome so it's great to relax there after a long walk, totally recommend it. Also sometimes they have an event there, Jazz in the summer, Tarrot evening are two I have been to, the Tarrot evening was brilliant good fun and very entertaing, the food was excellent.

The frontage of Beyond Design looks as though it may have been an estate agents in a previous life. I looked in the window when it was closed last week, and saw a bejewelled pink elephant,which intrigued me enough to make me want to go back and find out more. I returned yesterday and went inside. It's a treasure trove of quirky loveliness, absolutely gorgeous,and I can't wait to go back. I'll post a few photos. The coffee and cake that I had was very good indeed. I loved it, a feast on many levels.

Beyond design is not your usual cafe! It definitely has a style. Lunch options are totally different that rest of the village cafe's. last time we went there we had their posh ploughman's and it was yummy!

Quirky, eccentric, delightful, friendly, tasty. What a treat certainly well worth dropping in. Its increasing popularity may well mean that this small atmospheric cafe could get crowded at times. However don't stress relax it is worth the wait.

Such a pity that this cafe which I frequented often when it first opened seems to have 'downsized' its welcome these days. The tables are now cramped together and certain ones are saved only for regulars so one is now cramped into feeling a bit uncomfortable. The staff no longer smile or make you feel at all special. Have they overstretched themselves? It was such a brilliant opening year when I sent all my mates along there, but now they seem - well, just a bit rude, though willing enough to take the money.

Really enjoyed the fantastic coffee & cakes. Really polite, friendly staff also. Just the best. We'll be back

his cafe has a lovely eccentric interior and sells light lunches, cakes and scones from 10-5 daily.Coffee is the best. It always seems busy and dogs are very welcome at all times. Only tiny niggle; I prefer my scones to arrive whole not cut in half, perhaps I only had to ask?

What a great place for lovely tasting coffee and scrumptious cake. Lovely boys running a creative funky cafe. Well worth a visit. A great detour from Brighton. Thank you so much.

I frequent Beyond Design fairly often with a friend in the mid afternoon for a drink and a cake. This cafe is one of a kind, with its quirky decor and unusual nik naks for sale dotted around. Each table, chair, cup and saucer is mismatching, but together create a lovely feel for a unique cafe experience.Their teas and coffees are fantastic quality and taste amazing. They have an extensive range of delicious cakes available, and some of these are gluten free for the coeliacs amongst us. They also offer small savoury plates such as a vegetable tart, which came served with a fresh side salad.If I recall correctly, their prices range from £3-£4 for a slice of cake, which is probably on a par with the chain coffee shops - but you get a generous portion, and to sit in a much nicer atmosphere.Rottingdean is a village that can be easily overlooked as people drive through, but I urge people to stop, park in the Tesco (for a small fee), and cross the road to Beyond Design. You won't be disappointed.

This café is so gorgeous. I went there to take a tea and to find a special birthday present for my best friend in Switzerland. I took a pot of tea with a slice of cake, the tea was perfect and the cake was delicate and delicious. A great moment. The place is very confy and the atmosphere is very special. I JUST LOVED IT... The owner and the person working there were very friendly and helpful to find a birthday present for my best friend.It is THE PLACE TO GO if you wish to spend a special moment. The food is succulent....

In a village which houses 4 pubs, numerous quaint tea establishments, this quirky bristro-like cafe fits well into this sleepy this historic village. The owners love of art and design is evident and blends interestingly within the cafe with many artefacts for sale. Beverages are served in vintage crockery which adds to the flavour of this eatery. The snacks and cakes offered are sourced locally and where possible, organically and of excellent quality. There is seating available outside and the cafe is a literally a stone's throw from the beach. Why would you head here? because the owners, Steve and John, have taken this cafe into the 21st century whilst retaining charm. It is always a pleasant experience and out of the busy hub of Brighton.

Have noticed Beyond Design passing through Rottingdean on bus from Seaford to Brighton.Today we got off the bus especially to go there.What a find! Totally original decor with curios for sale.We had bagels with smoked salmon and cream cheese and one with salt beef gherkin and mayonnaise.Really good.The cakes looked scrumptious.The coffee was served in beautiful china.Dogs are allowed.We don't actually have a dog these days - but we loved that.They are forbidden in so many places.They just behave as though they are at home.People are sometimes more unhygenic than dogs.We really loved Beyond Design and will be going back there very soonLoved the music too!

We have been going regularly to Beyond Design since it opened some two years ago, and never tire of it. Beyond Design is full of surprises, with lots of curios for sale, and well as delicious savories, mouthwatering cakes and lots of fun and banter with the proprietors, Steve and John. The coffee is first-class, and a great range of teas served in bone china cups.If you are thirsty or hungry and visiting Rottingdean, give Beyond Design a try - you won't be disappointed!

A Really great place for delicious homemade cakes and snacks and very good coffee .The staff are very friendly and the venue is very quaint with furniture,pictures and many other items for sale it is hard to explain how unusual it is,so my advice is to try it Iam sure your be pleased you did

I love visiting here, and it has been known for morning coffee to turn into lunch followed by afternoon tea !! The atmosphere is always welcoming and I have never felt rushed even during busy periods.I love the fact that there are always interesting items & pieces of furniture to buy which adds to the quirkiness of the tea rooms.I can definitely recommend the crayfish sandwiches and a brisk walk along the beautiful Under Cliff justifies my favourite.....huge meringues & clotted cream!!!!

This fantastic cafe/tea shop is a must place to visit while in rottingdean or indeed Brighton.The cakes are superb and we have not had anything but first class lunches here.the boys have done a great job in the short time they have been open and put this place on the map as one of the very best places in Sussex to have a tea/coffee break or a quick lunch.Your dogs are most welcome so if you are passing through or visiting the area,visit this place .John and ollie at Dapper Dogs.x

We went to this cafe for my Mum's birthday last weekend and it was absolutely fabulous! Friendly staff were there to help, and nothing was too much. The venue is beautiful with fantastic decorations!The afternoon tea was really gorgeous and nearly more than we could eat! The scones were delicious, the meringues were light and tasty and the sandwiches were excellent too. I Really would recommend this to anyone and everyone!

We have been going here since it first opened. The food and service are excellent, there are always new pieces of furniture to admire or buy. The only drawback is that it is set by the traffic lights on a busy main road, however it is only three minutes from the beach.

Every table and cushion is hand chosen in an eclectic and elegant mix of chic and kitsch. Antiques and collectibles are both on display and for sale and compliment the wonderful cakes and scones and the buzzy atmosphere of friends taking a comfy and delightfully self indulgent sensory break.

Had the most amazing afternoon tea at Beyond Design in Rottingdean and I am an afternoon tea connoissueur! Just a short bus ride from Brighton it is well worth a visit. Amazing selection of sandwiches and cakes and tea beautifully served in bone china pots and cups. The interior is something to see and you can even buy some of the wonderful items on display. Can't wait to visit again - Beyonddesign is beyondfab!

Beyond design exceeded themselves yet again! Smugglers night in Rottingdean and Steve and John served up delicious food to the revellers and Steve's brother,Dean, made the fabulous ghost pirate costumes again. Well done, the best in Rottingdean again!

So glad that Beyond design opened. What a great asset to Rottingdean.Wonderful service, smiles all around. Good selection of savoury/sweet items and freshly brewed coffee. The outside seating is nice but owing to its position, there is a steady level of road noise and not much privacy. Otherwise, a wonderful place with lots of great things to browse and purchase

I regularly visit Beyond Design either by myself or with family/friends. Always feel very welcome, coffee is beautiful and the cakes (especially the meringues) are out of this world. Highly recommend 5*****

We love this quirky little cafe, it's the perfect place to go after a seafront walk. Cosy on a winters day & lovely watching the world go by in summer. The guys that run it are so welcoming & can never do enough for us, they're always great with our 2 kids, who love the hot chocolate & cakes they serve.....have to agree the cakes are delicious! Great that it's dog friendly too! The falafel & houmous is a scrummy must!

This cafe is just across from the car park and I took my father-in-law and my friend, also his carer, as we had a trip out. We all absolutely loved this quirky cafe and enjoyed gorgeous smoked salmon and cream cheese bagels and ham and salad sandwiches. Very generous fillings.My friend enjoyed three cups of tea from her pot and father-in-law and I loved our coffees, all served in beautiful china cups. Then we had cake- we were pretty full but could not resist !! Raspberry and white choc, and blueberry and lime...very delicious!Super service from the the lovely owners and a relaxed atmosphere.Can't fault it.

what an amazing coffee shop..........me and my family was on our holiday and was driving around brighton and surrounding, drove through Rottingdean and seen this shop and just wanted to pop in, and only to realise was dog friendly to, if only we knew that we could of bought our dogs with us, cakes were just to die for (watch out Great British Bake Off), coffee was amazing, the decor is just amazing, will be going back there again next year.......

Wonderful quirky interior and great cakes. If you want a perfect tea in Rottingdean you cannot do much better.A lovely way to spend some time on a sunny or a rainy day

For months I have been passing this tea room on the bus on my way to work and every time I stop at rottingdean for a cream tea I always use one of the high street tea rooms...well never again, I am totally hooked on the cakes, the service and the lovely atmosphere of this tea room. Homemade pies, tarts, cakes, scones and delicious meringues , an absolute delight and even child friendly! Can't wait to re visit.

We discovered this little tea room whilst wandering around Rottingdean on a day out to the south coast - and we're so glad we did! We had afternoon tea, which was delicious and served on very pretty bone china. There were lots of interesting things to buy, including some witty greetings cards which were highly original. The décor was tasteful, the guys running it were delightful and we can't wait to go back and sample some more of the great cakes on offer.

This is a lovely place for lunch .they do lovely coffee and the homemade cakes are to die for .they all so sale art and collectables it's probley the best one in rottingdean I have tried them all .the staff are very friendly .give it a go your love it. Only one thing sit in side can be noise due to the cars if you sit out side.

We always pop in here for a coffee and something to eat after walking from Brighton. Never been let down here either with the food or service. They have a huge selection of herbal teas and the cakes are to die for.

This is a fantastic find. Quirky art and collectables for sale. Warm welcome and dogs are allowed, very important for so many walkers. No need to look further, this is the best café in the village! Just remember to ditch the diet for the day as the cakes are just sooooo scrummy!!!!!

We have had several lunches/afternoon teas here and every one has been exceptional ( try the rhubarb and ginger cake...it really is to die for! As is the organic tomato and basil soup) all locally sourced.On a sunny day, it's very pleasant to sit outside and watch the world go by.The guys that run Beyond Design have a great eye for quirky and unusual things, most of which is for sale.Over the last bank holiday weekend, they had an event in aid of The MacMillan nurses. It was great for children and grown ups alike. Wood whittling, ice cream cone decorating and Tarot readings were just a few. The costumes were amazing, Elizabethan and pirates mingling with with the customers. Check out Smugglers night this year for more amazing costumes.Great job guys, your warm welcome and 'nothing too much trouble' attitude has rewarded you with well deserved success. Our grandson loves it!

Went here with the intention of having lunch several weeks ago with husband and 1 year old daughter. Asked the gentleman behind the till if they had highchairs, he gave me a rather disgusted look, rolled his eyes and said no. As my daughter would not be able to sit in a proper chair we left to go elsewhere. I understand some establishments are fussy about the clientele but I would rather eat in the presence of children than dogs eating off tables which is what we witnessed. Food did look lovely though and decor was good.

Amazing ambience! There are not many tea rooms where you can buy most of the furniture and decorations. The china and cutlery have are mismatched and have a great vintage feel. Absolutely delicious sandwiches, I can highly recommend the crayfish and dill and the lemon chicken. As for the cakes, amazing is an understatement!! The staff are friendly and always make you very welcome. It's a great place to visit on your own.The best place for a light lunch or tea for miles around.

A really wonderful find! Yummy cakes, lovely savouries and a perfect cuppa! Quirky decor with lovely bits and bobs for sale.

Fabulous place close to the seafront in Rottingdean. Coffee and cake surrounded by lovely quirky objects for sale. Can't fault it - definitely our favourite place for coffee right now in Rottingdean.

Although we are local, we just tried this place for the first time recently with friends visiting, with small children. The cakes were AMAZING, we were all still talking about them a day or two later! Very cute vintage crockery (with real cake forks!) all mismatched and unique, friendly dogs (and staff!) good coffee, and sandwiches etc on offer also. Very English in its quaintness really, but for me it was all about the cakes! Well worth a visit if you're passing :)

After a bracing 45minute walk along the undercliff eastwards from Brighton Marina we needed some sustinence - tucked around the corner at the main coast road crossroads at Rottingdean we found a cracking little cafe that doubles as a glorious nick-knacks emporium. The fare is freshly made sandwiches and locally produced delicate pies backed up with good coffee and even better tea (good old English breakfast this time). The guys that run the place take orders, make sandwiches and ..... they seem to do everything. The relaxed atmosphere and the quirky decor - made up mostly of items for sale from crucifixes to Venetian masks - gives this place a definite come again feel so that's exactly what we did. Now the walk and the cafe provide an excellent half day out - easily combined with a visit to the Marina or Rottingdean's attractions we have been back several times and always receive a welcome and have never been disappointed. Try the humble but delightful Tuna crunch , home made soups and if you go in the afternoon the cakes and scones are superb. England we love you when you're liks this !