Julien Plumart Cafe in Brighton and Hove

Wide choice and excellent sweet and savory quality.

Great food and drink. Really top quality service. Wonderful croissant, just the required texture, best I've had in a while. Lovely macaron great flavour, very light Well worth a visit. Thank you

Delicious tea and macrons and coffee tart

Best eclairs in town, my best mandatory stop everytime I go to Brighton

Disappointed with the taste of the macaroons, i tried four different flavours, and they were just not that pleasant. Not to mention the high prices that was off putting.

Great coffe, great pastry, nice staff

Absolutely amazing cake and macaraons + super friendly service! Thanks 😊

Great coffee and lovely food, excellent service

Una visita a Brighton nunca completa sin una visita a Julien’s. El personal es siempre tan acogedor y amable, las delicias de la pastelería son absolutamente impresionantes, así como sus sándwiches calientes. Ahora he probado todo en su magnífico menú y todo es increíble. Siempre un placer.

Excellent Croissant. Lovely coffee and tea. Fun and friendly staff. The cafe/bakery/ shop. Is full of home baked pastries and other delicious items. Well worth a special visit

We had a great quality espresso and a delicious tarte au pommes. 😋

This cafe has a charming vibe, but overall it was a bit underwhelming. The macarons are hit or miss – most were just okay, but the rose-flavored one stood out as something a little different and surprisingly nice. Unfortunately, the croissants didn’t impress – a bit dry and lacking that buttery flakiness you'd expect. The space itself is quite small and tends to get crowded, which makes it hard to relax or find a seat. It’s worth popping in if you're curious about their more unique flavors, but it might not become your go-to spot.

So Amazing. Staff are so kind and great at catering. Macaroons are tasty and the loose tea are so lovely that I bought two tins to take home. Would 100% recommend :) Thank you!

Gorgeous cakes and coffee. It is not cheap

This is my favourite patisserie in Brighton but I wish they were opening around 07:30 because every morning when I'm going work I pass them around 07:45-50 and they are closed. I can see people inside but cannot go in 😭 I end up buying my coffee in the station 🥲

It’s a very nice place with a very friendly service, we are here before school as a good start of the day and sometimes after school too :)) my daughter love it and she had even a birthday cake from here

Food and sweets were good, coffee was mediocre.

Lovely staff and delicious food and coffees! Highly recommend 🩷

We visited this beautiful little cafe patisserie on a visit to Brighton. We were so impressed by the standard and range....especially the macrons! That we decided to order some by post. The presentation was superb and the delivery was exactly on time...they were delicious. Visit Julien Plumart..you will be spoilt for choice

Really friendly staff and delicious pastries. Dog friendly cafe and delicious food and drink. I would thoroughly recommend it. All the staff were attentive and polite. I will definitely be returning.

Probably the best croissant I've ever had this side of the channel.

Brilliant place! Lucky to have it here in Brighton.

I had breakfast in this pastry shop. I was immediately struck by the croissants from the display window and I decided to go in and try them. I must say they were excellent although I would have preferred them a little sweeter but those are personal and individual tastes, the cappuccino was not bad, the staff were friendly.

The best croissant we have tasted in Brighton and the whole of Britain so far. And the macaroons were awesome. The reception of the staff is professional and friendly. The first thing they add is to taste the macarons before anything else. The place is quiet and beautiful

French style patisserie, with other goodies. Seating limited & a bit cramped, but the food & coffee were very good. You won't be able to resist the pastries!!!

Un lugar encantador para café y deliciosos pasteles. La gente que atendía era muy atenta y eficiente. Los pasteles eran particularmente impresionantes!

Best coffee in town! Always served with a smile, everyone is super friendly and they have a great value coffee & pastry deal in the morning. Delicious!

Macaron is not really tasty. Tried different flavors. Unfortunately it's not so intense that you notice the difference.

. Personal encantador y atento, trabajaron juntos muy cohesionado . Absolutamente macarrones divinos. Pedí la Mademoiselle Macaroon y fue lo más hermoso que he comido en términos de apariencia y textura / sabor. . ¡Maravillosamente cruasanes ligeros y en escamas! . Té perfectamente remojado.

If I could give more stars, I would! This is pure pleasure! We ordered a crunchy chocolate cake, a big macaroon and an éclair - these were the best deserts I ever tried in England. Thank you so much!!!

This cafe is AMAZING and the service was very nice and welcoming. The waitresses were always offering more thane needed.

Amazing and unexpected brunch and coffee on a cold Sunday morning in Brighton. Everything looks exceptional and tastes the same!

My favourite pastry shop. Delicious food. One of the best coffee I ever drink. Staff always kind , polite, smile.

Foods, prices, and especially staff were perfect.

Such a lovely café with the most delicious croissants, cakes, and macarons! The Brighton branch has a cozy and inviting atmosphere, and the staff are incredibly friendly and attentive. Everything is beautifully presented and tastes amazing. Highly recommend for a delightful treat!

Authentic taste of France with a tremendous fresh brioche.

Amazing food nice service I really enjoyed it

Was on a walking tour of bakeries in Brighton city centre. And this place has the best crossiant! Excellent!!

Lovely place. Delicious food and friendly staff

I had coffee and tea, brioche and plain croissants. It's so fucking delicious! If you eat indoors, choose a tip when paying. please refer to this!

Entró por macarrones y salió con una caja de 8 y un jamón de Parma y croissant Brie Nos alojamos en Brighton por 2 noches y ambos días nos dieron el croissant. ¡Qué delicioso!

I had the most amazing experience at Julien Plumart! The pistachio éclair was absolutely divine—perfectly balanced flavors, rich yet light, and simply unforgettable. The service was incredibly friendly and fast, making the visit even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this place to everyone looking for top-quality pastries. A true French atmosphere in the heart of Brighton! ✨🇫🇷💛

Wonderful desserts and super nice staff ❤️❤️

We had coffee and croissants in house. Coffee good. Croissants offered cold or warmed. Croissants perfect 🥰

It's a clean and small place with good service.

I appreciate how they packaging the coffee, which shows their respect for customers. However, unfortunately, the almond and chocolate croissant I received had a ham-like taste, which I believe may be due to poor storage or it being stored next to ham, significantly affecting the flavor. I hope this issue can be reviewed to prevent future occurrences. Thank you.

La comida era agradable, el servicio era antipático, no espere una sonrisa o bienvenida, no estoy seguro de si el personal disfruta de sus trabajos. El café era pobre, muy débil. Los precios son altos y no tienen buena relación calidad-precio.

Happened to come across this absolute gem of a place by chance - WOW what an incredible place. Lovely food just like Paris ! Lovely welcoming atmosphere. Really impressed they make all their own goods. You will not be disappointed.

Nice little coffee place on the busy Queens Rd in Brighton. Walking in you’re welcomed by friendly staff for either a takeaway or sit in at their cosy seating area. There’s a vast choice of delicious pastries but I didn’t need to see a menu as the humongous French Croissants had already caught my eyes walking in. Cappuccino was of good quality and the speed of service good. Price/Quality is spot on. If you’re in a rush or wanting a relaxed coffee and a chat, Julien Plumart is definitely a place you can stop at.

Tuvimos otra visita encantadora a nuestra pastelería favorita. El personal es siempre tan acogedor y amable. Siempre es una visita obligada cuando visitamos Brighton. Las delicias saladas son absolutamente deliciosas al igual que las dulces. Tuvimos dulce y salado y también nos llevamos a casa una tarta de manzana, flan de vainilla y macarons, todos eran preciosos. El Royal Crunchy Chocolate (ver foto) es absolutamente impresionante. Gracias Julien y el equipo por una maravillosa visita.

Beautiful! I have had nothing but good experience here. Staff are wonderful, food is fabulous!

Excellent little cafe and bakery! Good coffee. Very good baked goods! Having discovered it late last year, I am already a regular

No hay nada que culpar acerca de esta pequeña pastelería linda cerca de la estación en Brighton. Croissants perfectamente cocinados, café perfecto, servido por un personal encantador. ¡Esta recomendación se da sin reservas!

How on earth do people rate this place less than 5 🌟’s is beyond me. Absolutely impeccable patisserie - the kind of place that would make you travel a long way to experience. Thanks for providing such fab food and service!

Very yummy Macaroons and cakes.

Honestly, wow! Julien's menu is absolutely incredible, the staff (and Julien himself) are welcoming, friendly and happy to accommodate for allergy/dietary constraints. We had to visit twice over our weekend visiting Brighton as we couldn't resist going back. We thoroughly enjoyed some of the savoury (brie and parma ham & croque madame with tomato instead of ham) and sweet options (pain au chocolat, pistachio éclair, macarons) each were fantastic. A real must visit!

A beautiful and authentic slice of France, right at home in the UK. The food was incredible, the staff were friendly, and the atmosphere was delightful. We had the pleasure of meeting the man himself—the culinary wizard, Julien Plumart—and he was incredibly friendly, humble, and welcoming. A must-visit if you're in Brighton!

Buy Americano with Parma ham & brie croissant and eat it while sitting on the beach.

Este tiene los mejores macarons que he tenido. Los sabores son increíbles. La zona de estar es pequeña, pero el servicio es genial y he mencionado lo buenos que son los macarons?

Realmente disfruté de mi visita aquí. Tomé un croissant caliente relleno de tomates asados y queso derretido, un macarron de pistacho y un eclair de pistacho y estaba delicioso. A mi amiga normalmente no le gustan los macarrones, pero probó el de la frambuesa y le encantó. Se pone muy ocupado, lo que no es sorprendente! Me encantó y sin duda volveré a visitar, un poco de Francia en Brighton 🤩

Nice and welcoming environment. The staff is very friendly and polite. Me and my mum went for an afternoon tea/coffee and as soon as we entered we were offered a little macaroons sample. All the food choices really catch your eyes and make you wanna try a bit of everything. Macaroons and croissants were delicious.

Nice "Frenchy" tea room for a relaxed lunch. Coffee was superb, the croques delicious and staff friendly and fast. The only downside, if any, is that the space amplifies sounds easily so it is quickly rather noisy with the music on, people walking in and out and other common things. But other than that, nice place

Delicious and beautifully presented patisserie. The coffee tart is spectacular!

Stopping by every time I come to Brighton! Coffee, pastries, and savory options are all delicious, and their desserts look incredible. Very well done! It’s so rare nowadays to find a good-quality coffee shop that’s also affordable

A very cozy bakery. Delicious bread and cake.

Delicious filled croissants. Cozy tent and friendly staff. We had to wait a bit for our order, but it was busy so it didn't matter much.

I was welcomed immediately by the lovely staff and offered a macaron to try. All of their cakes are a work of art. I went for a macaron/tart type thing. Was delicious! Perfect place to pick up a birthday cake, midweek treat or just a pastry.

Julien Plumart in Brighton is a gem! The pastries are divine, and the coffee is perfect. The attention to detail and quality of the treats make it a must-visit spot. Whether you're after a sweet treat or a light bite, this place never disappoints!

Love this place! Their desserts and pastries are amazing!

Otra maravillosa visita a Juliens. Siempre es lo primero que hacemos cuando llegamos a Brighton. Absolutamente impresionante pastelería, encantadores croissants y un gran café. El personal es siempre muy amable y acogedor. Definitivamente vale la pena una visita. Gracias.

Amazing place, excellent pastries and macarons as well as coffee and service. Brighton has a lot of lovely cafes but I think this one has the highest standards and feels a bit special. The staff all being French is also a lovely touch.

As a regular customer of this shop, I was disappointed. We were buying macarons, at that moment we wanted to taste the other macarons that were complimentary, we had bought the macaron that we had tasted before, if we had liked the other one, we would have bought it. The lady working there said rudely that you can only taste 1. We went with my mother and she said these things while buying 6 macarons.

Wonderful food and great service, did not feel rushed, would visit again

Los mejores macarrones que he probado, especialmente el de pistacho. Tan impresionados que compramos una caja de 12 para llevar y un pastel para el cumpleaños de nuestra hija. El café era especialmente bueno

Recientemente estuve en Brighton arrastrado y decepcionado con su lento declive, sin embargo, me recomendaron probar Julien Plumart y a pesar de una empinada caminata por la colina desde el Brighton Dome me alegré de haberlo hecho. Plumart's es algo con clase que destaca en Brighton en 2024. La pastelería es pequeña y los pasteles son de 5 estrellas. Gran café también. Me dijeron que pronto agregarían un menú sencillo para el almuerzo. Sin duda volvería. La única crítica es que las instalaciones son bastante pequeñas y la zona de estar en la parte trasera podría ser más acogedora. Hay algún tipo de mostrador para la preparación de la entrega y parece una pérdida de espacio. Las mesas podrían hacer con alguna planta o decoración menor, solo algo para que parezca menos un área de comedor para sentarse. Las instalaciones están limpias y bien decoradas, un poco sin alma en la parte posterior.

Nice place, awesome staff, the best cake and yummy macaron! As a French guy i'm just disappointed that the best French pastry shop all over the world is located in England 😋🍰👍

It is indicated that the establishment is open until 18:00, but at 17:30 I was not allowed inside, saying that they were closed. What is the schedule of this institution then??? As a result, I was in a terrible mood and without the product I needed

The pastries were good, nothing that special really. Coffee was ok. Quite expensive for what it is really. Service was slow as they prioritise take away orders over sitting in.

I was very excited to try this place as their cakes are so pretty and croissants looked legit. However, I was pretty disappointed at the quality. I ordered a pain au chocolat since what I initially wanted to have was sold out even though it wasn’t that late (10am), and it was not that flaky or buttery, but it was very soggy with the fillings. It didn’t taste fresh AT ALL. Mediocre at its best. I could have let this slide and enjoyed the experience at this cafe if this was the only problem, however, the service was even worse. We were initially seated at a 4 seater table, though we needed to move to another table as they didn’t keep the bigger table for a reservation (they didn’t even know there was a reservation). Not a big deal but I was impressed they weren’t aware of the reservation. Literally I sensed this cafe was a bit off already I saw a staff sweeping all the crumbs off the table in a very rough manner, while wiping the table (I wonder why she didn’t use alcohol spray while another staff did). I thought it was quite unhygienic with all the crumbs on the floor. The same staff spilled our coffee, gave us a glance right after, wiped the glass and served it as if nothing happened. At this point, I felt really uncomfortable and regretted choosing this cafe over others. I was gonna get some macaroons and cookies for souvenirs but I didn’t since I just wanted to leave asap. Also, the interior looked very nice at first but when I looked closely, I realised the wallpapers were coming off at the top and smudges on the walls etc, pretty rough on the edges. The seating space is so small, the tables are all too close together. I do not recommend eating in. Personally this cafe wasn’t great, it looks nice on the outside but it is very disappointing once you’re in it. I don’t understand the hype, but maybe I should have tried the cakes instead?

Honestly, avoid. If I’m trying to be very polite, I’d say the cakes are average, nothing special. This level of quality wouldn’t stand a chance in other countries, works only in the UK The staff are VERY slow and rude. If you wanna take a photo of the cakes for insta, go for it but that’s about it.

The cakes at this shop are ok, absolutely no problem with that. However, one of the waitress is a big problem. First, when we were ordering, even though we were queuing first, she didn't serve us and preferred to take orders from other people instead. Additionally, when I was leaving, I left my bag behind. I ran back to ask her if they had seen it, but she said there was nothing in the whole store and told me to look for myself. After that, I couldn't find it and I left. Finally, I asked my friend to make a call. At first, they also said they didn't have it, but another waiter interrupted and said they actually found it. Because of her mistake and lack of sincere assistance, I ended up missing my flight.

Pistachio Eclair was very good, but it is extremely expensive

Wow Best pain au chocolat I have ever had! Highly recommend

Tried the passion fruit cake and macaron today. I have to say, the macaron is one of the best I've ever tasted! It was truly exceptional!

Delicious chocolate almond croissant and macarons. The flat whites on the other hand... need more work!

Good selection of cakes and nice staff. Unlike the very rude manager.

Very buttery and flaky croissant! Close to those I had in Paris. Macaroons are also not too sweet - recommend the hazelnut and pistachio

Unhygienic to allow milk to be left outside on the floor(as shown in the photo). I wouldn’t be wanting to go there after seeing this despite their food etc looking lovely.

an almond croissant as dry as the sahara 1/5 a life-changing macaroon 5/5

We had a kouignn-amman today which was super affordable (£2) and authentic 😍 will be going here to try all their other stuff, I am very impressed. Edit: I visited a second time June 2024 and had an amazing experience once again. They are so kind and gave a free macaron due to miscalculating the bill. Nice staff!

Very Nice place for nice coffee morning

Love this place. A taste of France. Delicious coffee, cakes and lunches.

Super macaroons, pain au raisin, coffee, cakes and service was superb, friendly and efficient despite great pressures - a lot of costumers . The place is amazing ! Unfortunately we couldn't try their sandwiches, kitchen closes 14:30. A must visit !

Wow! What a surprise. My friend and I just wanted a coffee after a train ride into Brighton and before we started shopping. We couldn't resist the almond pain au chocolat. We both agree, it was the best we have ever eaten. Better than in France. I could have bought so many cakes, drank more coffee and forgotten the real reason we were in Brighton. A fantastic find. Thank you Julien and your wonderful staff.

I’m a very regular customer and I feel it’s about time I leave a review. The food is excellent, likely the best pastries in the city. The coffee is quite nice, though not exceptional in Brighton, but still very nice in my opinion. I would absolutely recommend getting something from here but I’d also recommend taking it away. The Staff seem to be a little rude. Being a service industry worker myself I can understand it’s not easy to be 100% at all times but every time I’ve gone into JP’s I feel somewhat unwelcome. So if you are planning on going in I’d recommend just taking away and enjoying your pastries on the beach or something. And also that Julian Plumart perhaps hires some extra staff so they have the time to focus on their customer service.

The latte, macarons, and cake were even more delicious than I expected!

In 2 days I tried 4 types of cake/pastry: la pomponette,le flan à la vanille du Madagascar, Mademoiselle Macaron and raspberries square. As a keen baker, I can spot quality straight away: very well-distinguished flavours, with a distinct vanilla / almond / raspberry flavour deriving from natural ingredients. In most patisseries in the UK the only ingredient I can taste, sadly, is sugar. In all the items I tried chez Julien Plumart sugar is only a secondary ingredient, not overpowering the other flavours that surface and tickle your tastebuds from the very first bite. The staff were very friendly too and allowed us to take our dog in too, which we really appreciated. Chapeau! I recommend particularly la pomponette and le flan à la vanille du Madagascar.

Typical overpriced Brighton cafe, small but OK. We are starting to learn that if you go into a cafe, no matter how small, and they tell you to take a seat and we'll come to you then will find a sneaky service charge added at 12.5% without being asked if you are happy to pay it you are just told the final price. Not good. Food is nice but considerably more (50%) if you sit in (makes a mockery of the adding on a service charge as well) and coffee etc is also more expensive. Only 5 tables and pleasant enough and coffee was OK, nothing amazing. If you want oat or soya milk it's 50p more which is also ridiculous nowadays, just another way of adding to the cost. 1 croissant (ham and cheese) 2 coffees and and an orange juice £20.02, which is somewhat steep and disappointing.

Typical overpriced Brighton cafe, small but OK. We are starting to learn that if you go into a cafe, no matter how small, and they tell you to take a seat and we'll come to you then will find a sneaky service charge added at 12.5% without being asked if you are happy to pay it you are just told the final price. Not good. Food is nice but considerably more (50%) if you sit in (makes a mockery of the adding on a service charge as well) and coffee etc is also more expensive. Only 5 tables and pleasant enough and coffee was OK, nothing amazing. If you want oat or soya milk it's 50p more which is also ridiculous nowadays, just another way of adding to the cost. 1 croissant (ham and cheese) 2 coffees and and an orange juice £20.02, which is somewhat steep.

French taste in the heart of Brighton!