Cafe Rust in Brighton and Hove

Popped in for a coffee and breakfast. The cutlery was dirty and when we pointed this out the male server just stroppily snatched it off us - no words of apology. Things didn't really improve after that - the seat on my chair was collapsed and uncomfy (had to swap it) , the table was wonky and the milk jug had a chip out of it. (We were too scared to mention any of that). Food was okay though - just staff attitude spoilt it

We had eggs Benedict and croque Monsieur which was absolutely delicious! Cakes (salted caramel and basque cheesecake) weren’t the best -didn’t seem fresh. That’s why -1. Service was great and the atmosphere as well. Dog friendly place. Will come again!

We had a gathering here recently and found the staff rude, it was as if they had better things to do instead of work clearly came across unhappy in their job role. Started clearing away half hour before we was due to leave but we had gathered majority of the dishes. Food was average as no meat sandwich were offered just egg, cheese spread and salmon. Normally you would be offered nice cured ham, chicken or beef but this tea was very mediocre and you was only allowed 1 cup of hot beverages each. . Wouldn’t recommend for tea

We had Matcha latte & cheese cake.

This cafe is a gem. Friendly service, well presented and tasty food, strong coffee, relaxed ambiance and styling. Overall a great experience :)

Had brunch & coffee here this morning…. Loved it. Fab food, I had scrambled eggs on sourdough toast & it was served with a salsa verde, which was awesome. My husband had avocado eggs & loved it. Our skinny cortados were amazing too!!! Def coming back. 100% recommend!

We came across Cafe Rust for Breakfast on a wet Saturday morning we were greeted by such a friendly gentleman who could not have been more helpful. The atmosphere was so charming and full of rustic character . We ordered breakfast and all wanted things added or taken away and nothing was too much trouble for them. The ingredients that they use were amazing I’ve never seen such big mushrooms and the sausages were not fatty and very big. A massive shout out for this lovely little cafe and thank you for a lovely breakfast experience. When we are back in Brighton we will definitely be back.

Speedy and attentive service, very friendly and upbeat staff, you can tell the chefs care a lot about what they’re cooking, food was excellent and worth the money, atmosphere was very unique and interesting, highly recommend if your looking for a new brunch place!

Lovely back garden, and tasty flat white and no charge for alternative milks :)

The staff here may have good customer service because of the people. It's such a shame as I was looking forward to visiting here. Is it really a city of diversity?

Not allowed to use laptops at weekends- even if eating!

The best BLT in town, perhaps in the known universe.

Delicious food! Service is quick and friendly. We sat in the backyard in the sunshine - just lovely. We loved the tofu scramble and the eggs benedict (with extra avocado). Only thing is it’s a little expensive (similar to london prices!).

Welcoming, nice staff, sat in garden and had a delicious brunch!

Excellent service - the service was actually the best part od this experience. The interior is very simple, quite dark, seating not terribly comfortable. Most Importantly, the food was OK. Definitely not the best, but also not the worst. Very nice hollandaise, avoid the extra mushrooms (it is literally two large mushrooms steamed, no seasoning, nothing). Overall decent experience, but unlikely to be coming back.

Honestly the best breakfast. Beautiful place, great decor, clean & well maintained, staff friendly & amazing attentive. Highly recommend. Will definitely be back.

A lovely restaurant/cafe, with a good brunch menu. There’s a charming back garden that’s blessed by the sun but there are umbrellas to cover. The food is amazing, delicious and fresh. The sourdough toast is wonderful. I had the avocado and eggs. The cheesecake was great. The service was excellent, the food came out fast. The staff are friendly and welcoming and attentive. Overall, top 5 stars and highly recommended. Shall visit again.

An odd, disappointing experience. I've been here in the past and always enjoyed the food. The café was less than half full (on a Saturday morn around 10) but we were seated rather than chose our own place. It's a café not a restaurant ...isn't it? Some staff were lovely but the manger I found a little false and slightly stressed. As a vegan (sorry in advance) there wasn't much on the menu so I opted for the poached eggs (mainly vegan- sometimes cheat if the options aren't great). They were undercooked and glupey in the yolk so I gave them to my dog. I'm not a complainer. My other half had the full vegan brekkie which looked ok. When I came to pay, the manager asked me if I wanted to press the tip button and with a bill of almost 35 quid (I thought it was a café not a restaurant) I politely declined. I won't be visiting again. Oh and its on one of the most filthy horrible roads in Brighton which doesn't help. Beam me up Scotty.

Sensational Eggs Benedict and Eggs Royale served by friendly staff in a tranquil outdoor garden space. Generous portions and very reasonably priced. Thank you Cafe Rust!

This is the best cafe in brighton hands down. Always consistent with the quality of food and great customer service and Reasonably priced if your thinking about going on the weekend I would recommend you pre- book as they do get busy also dog friendly wich is a plus

Love Rust and now they are doing drinks and free snacks on weekend evenings. Lovely negroni sbagliato, and fries in the garden and as usual the people working there are lovely. Thank you.

Delicious creamy croque Monsieur that wasn't too rich. Lovely green tea. Crumble cake was literally a crumble - it was tasty but failed on retaining it's texture.

Preston Road, Brighton—between Preston Circus and the railway viaduct—can not claim to be the prettiest part of Brighton. Nor is it the busiest, nor the most hip and happening. Preston Road is not really a place you go to; it’s a place you pass through being, that it is, the main thoroughfare north out of the city. Yet Café Rust is pretty. It is busy. It is hip and happening and you’ll often find it a challenge to get a table at peak times. That said, there’s a garden at the back and tables out the front in addition to the inside space. And the friendly staff will always do their best to accommodate you. In fact, Café Rust is a little gem and I’ve not even mentioned the coffee yet! It must’ve been about five or six years ago that I first visited Café Rust having walked past it many times. In fact I’d previously looked in and dismissed it without trying it. And that was a mistake. After visiting for the first time I found that the coffee, the food, the cakes were all excellent. In fact the Carrot Cake, which is the yardstick by which to measure the quality of any cafe, was delicious, and not dry like many others are. Naomi said it was the first time she’d made Carrot Cake. She got it absolutely spot on! And ever since then I’ve been a regular visitor, sometimes daily, drawn not only by the feel of the place but by the most excellent and consistent coffee that you’re able to find anywhere in Brighton. You must try the Rust breakfast. The food created by Anna and her team in the kitchen is truly impressive and very tasty. If you want to impress your friends, bring them to Café Rust. If you’re a discerning customer and want first class coffee, come to Café Rust. If you find yourself on Preston Road, Brighton, pop in to Café Rust. And if none of these apply, just make a special visit. It’s well worth it.

We had our wedding party at Cafe Rust last year, and everything about it was fantastic! Anna is the QUEEN of organisation and delicious food, and thanks to her and the team we had the perfect wedding. The cafe looked beautiful, the food was amazing (people were talking for months afterwards about the slow-cooked middle eastern lamb!) and all the staff were so friendly and worked so hard to ensure everything went smoothly. Would 100% recommend Cafe Rust as the perfect venue and it will always hold a special place in our hearts <3

An excellent cafe on Preston Road. Just go in, its very rustic with excellent service and very good food. 5 stars all round.

Came here today with a little dachshund puppy. They found us a nice quiet table in the back, took our order almost immediately. Drinks came in 2 mins and the food in about 8-10mins (and it was amazing, I’m going to have dreams about it). Super fast service, lovely staff. Great music and a lovely atmosphere. Puppy loved it too!

Unwelcoming staff. Couldn’t have made us feel more like they didn’t want us there and we were an inconvenience during their countdown to closing (we were there long before closing). Didn’t even get to sit down before we were asked for our drinks order. It went down hill from there. Huge shame considering there are very few cafes in the area. Food is usually good. Will not be going back.

best hidden brunch place, the interior is gorgeous, fab rustic/ boho vibes! the food is absolutely delicious and honestly priced, recommend recommend!

Great food, just delicious. Rude waiter, he was clearly stressed and fed up. Shame.

The team from Cafe Rust (Barbaros, Ciaran and Roxanne) managed to pull together an unforgettable last-minute dinner for a group of sixteen people. It truly couldn't have been better. Though it wasn't at the cafe itself, they curated a flawless plant-based menu made up of seven dishes and served it at a private venue near Brighton. The service was professional whilst being friendly and personable, they were a pleasure to work with and the whole thing went off without a hitch. Cost-wise it was well worth what we paid and considering how last-minute it was (we had a caterer drop out with about a week to go!) it's pretty unbelievable that we ended up with something so perfect. Can't wait to visit the restaurant itself but based off this experience, I have no doubt that it'll be fantastic.

Good place for brunch. Perfectly cooked tofu scramble and avocado on toast. Lovely sourdough. Coffee hot and delicious. Staff friendly.

I love this place and although usually visit the Preston Road venue, have recently enjoyed the George Street cafe too. Unpretentious, tasty menu, reasonably priced and friendly service. What's not to like?

The best bacon sandwich in town, superb!

Hands down the best cafe. The staff, coffee and food are amazing! This has been our local for a while and we will really miss it when we move (though will definitely come and visit!). The almond crossaints, avocado and eggs on toast and the caramel oat lattes are insane. Also super dog friendly too!

Hard to find a better coffee and eggs combo in Brighton. Treat yourself!

Great place, a hidden gem in the area

The place for hairy unwashed feminists. Saw them host an Autistic Art event the other week.

Food was amazing, the staff were friendly, would definitely come back and recommend. Very dog friendly

No room for walk-ins, but empty tables booked for over half an hour later, this can’t be the most efficient way to manage tables, and continues to be disappointing for any shred of spontaneity left in society

Very expensive, staff nice but for what you get it's more like presented nice rather than alot of food for the money a breakfast bap thing £14

Such a great brunch place. Staff is super friendly, food comes out super quickly even on weekends and the vibe is really chilled. Options are good for veggie/vegan food too, and the virgin bloody mary was lovely. Would recommend the rustic veggie breakfast, the halloumi is delicious! Only note would be that I didn't know they had specials - they're up on a board and I didn't know about them as I had a reservation and didn't go up to the till. Other than that, super lovely brunch place

Went for breakfast and was really impressed. The vegan breakfast was a slide of sourdough, a sausage, 1/2 tomato, 1/2 avocado, wilted spinach and a bit of sweet potato with houmous. Really tasty and delish - would definitely recommend if you're in Brighton. The style and interior design is really nice and tasteful. Quite boojie. Staff are very friendly. £13 for breakfast, £4 juice, £3 coffee. Not the biggish portions but they have quality over quantity.

Nous y avons fêté le mariage de notre fils. Accueil très gentil et nourriture excellente.

Wonderful cafe to visit. Fantastic venue, and wonderful place for private hire couldn’t recommend more

Fantastic Cafe! Had a delicious vegetarian lunch and coffee's here - great food, great decor and excellent staff service. Can be busy so advisable to book, but well worth a visit 😊 catered well for our little toddler as well which is always appreciated!

Lovely brunch place. Very tasty. Matcha latte was good too. V speedy service despite being busy and the server was very nice.

Firstly, it is one of my fav brunch cafes in Brighton, staff is always nice and accommodating and food is really high quality. However, it has been 3 occasions where kitchen shuts earlier. Within last 2 months. I usually come after 2pm because of nature of my work but also because there are higher chances to have a table and it is quieter. I would like to bring it to the attention of management if possible to keep the kitchen hours stable? Or maybe you could change the opening hours officially to 2.30pm? Those 3 occasions when the kitchen shut earlier meant i was unable to eat elsewhere as most of the place shut at 3pm. Thanks,

A Delightful experience with friendly staff. I got the simple but perfectly cooked poached eggs and smoked salmon on toast.

We came for brunch at 11am on Saturday. The food was delicious! We had vegan breakfast, poached eggs and avocado on toast and tiramisu french toast. The staff are super friendly. Hot chocolate was yummy!

Everything was fine, the staff was amazing and attentive! Warmed Regards

I dropped in for gluten free lunch as I am a coeliac. I ordered the breakfast gluten free and got given normal bread.At the time I did not realise so ate everything.I spent the afternoon in Preston park vomiting and weak due to the large amount of gluten consumed. I will not eat there again for obvious reasons. If you have an allergy I would strongly advise not eating there.

A very nice vegan brunch - slightly expensive, but tasty with fresh ingredients, including sweet potato. Friendly staff and a really cool environment.

I had a vegan breakfast here during the week and quite underwhelming it was. At £13 i certainly expected more. The 'sausage' was squishy and not actually a sausage. They could have padded it out with beans and maybe a vegan rasher. For Brighton i expected much better. It was ok and i ate it all, but i wont be going back.

I photographed a wedding here, absolutely stunning venue for an intimate event. The food was amazing and the staff were all impeccable. The decor is classy and the venue has a great atmosphere. Six stars.

I rate it 5 because the food was a bit boring, my avocado was not ripe although presented well. My partners cheese and Ham was a bit too cheesy and not much flavour apart from loads of cheese flavour. The waitress was pleasant and happy which was good.

Lovely café , came with friends , I had the Eggs Benedict was very tasty, lovely coffee and great service, I will be back

Preston Road, Brighton—between Preston Circus and the railway viaduct—can not claim to be the prettiest part of Brighton. Nor is it the busiest, nor the most hip and happening. Preston Road is not really a place you go to; it’s a place you pass through being, that it is, the main thoroughfare north out of the city. Yet Café Rust is pretty. It is busy. It is hip and happening and you’ll often find it a challenge to get a table at peak times. That said, there’s a garden at the back and tables out the front in addition to the inside space. And the friendly staff will always do their best to accommodate you. In fact, Café Rust is a little gem and I’ve not even mentioned the coffee yet! It must’ve been about five or six years ago that I first visited Café Rust having walked past it many times. In fact I’d previously looked in and dismissed it without trying it. And that was a mistake. After visiting for the first time I found that the coffee, the food, the cakes were all excellent. In fact the Carrot Cake, which is the yardstick by which to measure the quality of any cafe, was delicious, and not dry like many others are. Naomi said it was the first time she’d made Carrot Cake. She got it absolutely spot on! And ever since then I’ve been a regular visitor, sometimes daily, drawn not only by the feel of the place but by the most excellent and consistent coffee that you’re able to find anywhere in Brighton. You must try the Rust breakfast. The food created by Anna and her team in the kitchen is truly impressive and very tasty. If you want to impress your friends, bring them to Café Rust. If you’re a discerning customer and want first class coffee, come to Café Rust. If you find yourself on Preston Road, Brighton, pop in to Café Rust. And if none of these apply, just make a special visit. It’s well worth it.

Really delicious home made beans on toast! Really tasty, and a lovely cup of chamomile tea, too. The full breakfasts looked huge! Really nice place to stop and eat some tasty food.

Really welcoming and friendly people who work there. Coffee and food were delicious. Glad we stumbled across this little gem!

Found it by chance while walking around the area. Really nice atmosphere and deco. stopped for a coffee and cake but choices for brunch looked really nice so will definitely be back to try it.

This place has something for everyone and the breakfast is superb with quality ingredients. Lovey atmosphere and friendly happy staff .

I arrived in Brighton starving and looking for somewhere to eat a good breakfast. Initially I walked past, but thought why not check it out? On what seemed like a very busy Sunday morning, the staff were very friendly and helpful. I was made to...

Hands down the BEST breakfast sandwich I’ve ever had. I got the eggs w/ avocado on the croissant (I added cheese). Delicious! Definitely take you’re time here to enjoy the atmosphere and check out the back patio. Staff was incredibly friendly, kind, and welcoming. Coffee...

Popped in for a quick coffee, nice coffee, lovely atmosphere, great service, If you’re in the area definitely worth a visit, the food coming out the kitchen looked very very tempting but unfortunately I was in a hurry so I didn’t have a time, but...

Popped in for lunch with the wife today (Sunday ) Shown upstairs .waited but no table service no big deal so went and ordered downstairs X2 BLT with a coke Nice place clean tidy can’t fault that Coke arrives and it’s Diet Coke was not...

What a great find. vegan and vegetarian friendly with great original menu. Charming garden out back. Brilliant service too !!

delicious food, perfect brunch, lovely decorations and excellent staff, recommend for anyone in Brighton

We visited yesterday on a trip to Brighton. Staff lovely and the place had a great atmosphere. Food was very tasty. I was disappointed that as someone who is gluten and dairy free I was limited on things that would have been an easy fix....

friendly staff and good quality food and tea! Also well presented. The decor is absolutely beautiful! The door was open which was really noisy but I'm sure it isn't like that all the time.

I rented out the basement of cafe rust for my best friend’s hen do and honestly, from start to finish the service and support I received for the event was second to none. Anna helped me organise a fantastic evening with the most delicious food-...

Great staff and a lovely atmosphere will go again x

Rust is just perfect. I could not rate it highly enough. Lovely in every way.

It's a real treasure. Great selection of foods and drinks. The garden is lovely and also the team very friendly.

A lovely venue, all staff are welcoming and very friendly.

Unique eatery with delicious home cooked and baked food

I've been eating breakfast for 30-odd years, this is up there with the best of them. Fresh produce, lovely service and great outdoor seating. Highly recommend the bloody Mary too. Can't wait to return

Lovely poached eggs on spinach and toast. Very good coffee. A nice little suntrap garden out the back. Friendly staff..

Lovely poached eggs on spinach and toast. Very good coffee. A nice little suntrap garden out the back. Friendly staff.

Great location, friendly service and delicious choices for brunch. My only constructive suggestion would be to buy a couple of solid high-chairs. Definitely worth visiting Cafe Rust regularly!

We walked here from Brighton Town centre, well worth while. Lovely food and friendly service too.

Really nice hidden little cafe with great food and drinks and a nice outdoor space. Definitely one of Brightons hidden gems!

Excellent food, lots of lovely flavours

Celebrated my daughters 30th Birthday at Cafe Rust, Preston Road last night. Anna and her staff did the most amazing job of providing an incredibly stress free and beautiful night. Anna was a dream to work with and her food was outstanding. I want to express my sincerest gratitude for a truly memorable evening!!!!! Thank you, I cannot recommend this venue enough!!!

Lovely place for brunch, recommend the veggie rust. Brownie was incredible and the staff service fantastic!

Stunning food. great service and very reasonably priced. Win win.

There for lunch/brunch. Serevice ecellent. Food really good value in a post industrial chic environment. Can't recommend enough.

Amazingly delicious food very nice staff lovely Little garden 😋

Thanks so much to Anna and her team for a fabulous evening. Brilliant venue for a party, delicious food & lovely staff!

Excellent food, great service. One of the best cafes in Brighton.

Chilled setting with rustic décor and smiley helpful staff. Delicious almost croissants. Bakalava too! Animal friendly.

Great little cafe with wonderful cakes, great breakfast/brunch dishes as well as lunch. Good coffee and variety of teas and other drinks. Nice interior with a slight distressed look as well as a lovely small garden/courtyard at the rear. Highly recommended by a local patron of 7 years.

Really good atmosphere, lovely friendly staff and amazing brunches.

I went this morning had a perfectly made latte, the staff listened as do not like strong, and then enjoyed relaxed ambiance be3fore ordering a cafe rust breakfast. It was delicious and everything cooked perfectly, perfectly seems to be the word for everything here today,...

This is no greasy spoon although if you desire you can get katchup and HP sauce. Not required though. Yes it's expensive for their interpretation of a full English but very enjoyable. If I was to offer one criticism I'd look for another egg supplier. Not bad eggs just lacking the flavour that the rest of the meal delivered. All in all I'd give it a 9/10. Friendly staff, quirky setting. Highly recommended.

EDIT: This is my favourite brunch place ever! Outstanding food and coffee at reasonable prices. I'm excited to try the whole menu. Lovely people, great atmosphere!

I’ve had some of the best breakfasts in this establishment, but the customer service now appears to be lacking. I went with my friend - him an even more loyal customer than I - looking forward to another good experience. When we got there we...

Really nice on a sunny day to relax on patio at rear. My wife & I had sandwiches served with green salad, they were absolutely delicious & actually justified the price of £6 each. Angel & other staff were most friendly & attentive. The cooked...

Great service and excellent brunch. Best poached eggs I have ever had! Really good menu and great coffee, will visit again

Great food, beautifully presented. The staff welcoming, pleasant and efficient. Great atmosphere. A place you will return to again and again

Superb coffee, breakfast and music. Evening red wine was a delight. Young staff serving were simply lovely. Highly recommend.