Laughing Dog Cafe/Bar/Gallery/Gift Shop in Brighton and Hove

Good service, lovely Matcha Latte’s!

Lovely atmosphere and very dog friendly.I would definitely recommend it 👍

Probably the only place (other than ASDA and Glowballs) that gives a reason to visit Brighton Marina. It’s a craft/gift shop and recently expanded cafe serving fried breakfasts, pancakes, cakes and the usual range of beverages, with vegetarian and vegan options. It’s dog friendly too, not just outside but inside too. Beware the seagulls if sitting outside. I’d recommend the little brekkie.

A lovely cafe with interesting art pieces etc to buy. Great food with good gluten free choices

The only place to eat in the marina !

Visited this place today 9th Oct 2024. Having been here many times in the past as it's midway between Brighton and Seaford where friends live we were very disappointed today to find the menu has completely changed. When we arrived our table needed cleaning and clearing, my husband asked at the counter for it to be wiped, he was handed a cloth and spray, at this point we should have gone somewhere else however we chose to stay the food was terrible, but on the plus side we had a lovely time catching up with friends without being interrupted by the none existent staff. Needless to say we won't be visiting again.

We love meeting in the Laughing Dog and noticed they had changed the menu. It is still delicious. Fab food. Fab coffee. Thank you

I always love visiting the Laughing Dog as I know I will be served delicious, healthy, fresh food by friendly , efficient staff! I had a Classic Buddha bowl, as did my friend, and it was excellent!

A great place with an amazing team and a huge menu, they can make practically any drink. The atmosphere is lovely and the courtyard fountain makes it feel like you're in Europe. I love it here.

First time visited, found it very pleasant and friendly. Dogs are allowed in,so an ideal place to visit when walking your 4 legged friend. Didn't eat this time ,just had a coffee. Some nice little Nik naks for sale.

Amazing gluten free/vegan option. Friendly and swift service.

Good service and great vegan food. Thank you.

Great place to work with your laptop, or bring family if they are visiting from out of town (as you can park in the multi-storey). In summer the courtyard is a real sun trap. The staff are friendly and the food is tasty!

Amazing staff,lovely atmosphere top quality food and lots of beautiful things to look at while waiting for your food .. Highly recommend..🙂

Lovely and fast service with delicious food :)

Friendly service, amazing pancakes and great vegan choice. Good place to come with friends and hang out. Need another loo! Vegan breakfast very good

Fabulous food, NHS discount , lots of seating which fills up easily though. trendy vibes and a cool shop to peruse. Love it here as my local cafe 🫶

Very nice coffee and good range of food options. Lots of interesting wares to browse as well!

Good atmosphere and a nice food offering. Breakfast deal (breakfast, coffee and juice for £15) is a fantastic deal. Great quality ingredients and very friendly. Coffee was lovely. Points to improve would be that the mushrooms and beans were quite cold. Like barely warmed up. The mushrooms were well cooked, so they must have just sat around for a while. Everything else was very hot. Poached eggs were also slightly hit and miss, one was mostly hard one was perfect. Get everything to be hot and this would be a full five stars.

Cosy spot , perfect for a rainy day and ideal for dogs! Has a broad menu and has a cute shop with perfect little gifts for birthdays. The food and cake is always lovely and the workers are very friendly. Would recommend after a walk at the marina ❤️

Lovely, quirky place that you can bring your fury friend! Great staff, great vibes, will definitely visit again. I also recommend the orange almond cake 5⭐️

Tasty cake and nice space. Excellent vegan selection.

A lovely brekkie on a rainy day. Light and airy interior space.

Quick visit just missed food. Lovely atmosphere very welcoming.

Wonderful place! Lovely Vegan options ☺️

Lovely menu. Good prices Friendly staff. Dog friendly too. Lovely gifts

Love this place! Great food, coffee, atmosphere and the cutest shop. The staff are all very friendly 😊

Lovely little spot in the Marina. We sat outside in the sunshine near the fountain. Great coffee, great cake.

Good cafe with good coffee and friendly service - recommend!

A fun quirky cafe that has a lovely little shop inside

Great food, lovely atmosphere and there's a nice outdoor seating area, right next to a fountain.

Very friendly service, delicious food beautiful atmosphere

Lovely atmosphere, lovely food and lovely coffee

Avo toast + egg was yummy, presentation and coffee very nice! The shop inside is also so so cute

Woof Woof. Great vegan options as well. And of course options for dogs. Woof woof. Edit: I have changed my mind since coming back here countless times. Atmosphere & Service 5. 🐕

Popular but still feels spacious. Food and coffee is excellent. Apparently its a dog cafe, but i didn't notice. 😃

Just had tea and a sit outside. Shame about rubbish from people not clearing up

Lovely cafe & shop selling a wide range of aesthetically pleasing home accessories and plants based in the centre on Brighton Marina. There are plenty of outdoor and indoor tables to sit at and the cafe has a large full wall sized opening window, which opens up the cafe. The staff are calm but attentive, providing a five star service. The menu contains a great variety for all dietary needs and food is served quickly once ordered. I ordered the LD full breakfast which was cooked to perfection, and the strawberry matcha. The strawberry matcha tasted good, however could be greatly improved by putting strawberry jam at the bottom of the glass to mix in. Many thanks, I’ll be back soon to try out your pancakes.

Absolutely lovely atmosphere in here. We had the savoury pancakes and vegan savoury pancakes and they were hands down the best pancakes we've ever had 🙌🏻 we will absolutely be coming back again

I've always liked The Laughing Dog when I go to Brighton for a day out - have used it for years - but it's lost something now. £9.05 for a regular cappuccino and a sausage roll! (That's extortionate even for Brighton prices) I did question the amount at the till and was told it was right. The sausage roll was fine but the cappuccino was poorly made, far too milky even for a cappuccino. Staff were pleasant though. Shame really as I really like the place: a mixture of coffee shop/cafe and arts and crafts outlet. A bit different.

Love going to the Laughing dog! Such yummy options for Vegans and veggies alike 😋 especially the Pancakes! Can't wait for our next visit

Just a note that this review is a little late but still a reflection of our visit at the time. An interesting cafe with the opportunity to buy some soveniers, clothing, books too- makes good business sense. Didn't eat but had a look at the hot drinks as it was a cool, wet & windy day. Drinks were nothing out of the ordinary, I went for the Maacha because paying for a Tumeric Milk was the other choice but not at £4.00 (maybe £2.50 more fair). Neither ingredient is that hard to get and not complicated to make. Overall, everything was fine- chilled atmosphere, staff seemed nice but a little quiet. Dogs and even the random pigeon make an appearance too.

It’s nice in here for a coffee. An unexpected find in the Marina. It’s got a shop and coffee. Pretty relaxed although usually busy. Brighton vibes.

Great spot ordered a cappuccino twice to get a super sweet artificial tasting undrinkable coffee come of guys get the basics right it's coffee not rocket science

Delicious food and children friendly.

I haven't been to Brighton marina for a very long time and unfortunately it has lost much of its lustre which is why I have given the Laughing Dog only four stars. I realise this is not the fault of the café but it nevertheless does take away from the overall experience. I had a brunch of avocado 🥑 and poached egg 🥚 on toast which was delicious and nicely presented with a lovely chile sauce. The coffee was the best I've had for ages. It had a distinctive flavour which I couldn't quite place. When I asked the waitress where I could get some, she teasingly said that they had it specially blended just for them so I suggested they sell it for home consumption which she thought was a good idea and she would suggest it to the powers that be. The café also sells pottery, paintings and other interesting items. Although dogs 🐶 are welcome here, they are not in the way or a nuisance of any kind. I would thoroughly recommend this place followed by a walk round the marina afterwards.

Lovely fresh food, great variety and calming atmosphere. Service is friendly and personable with a nice boutique attached. Very dog friendly.

What a cracker! Outstanding food and service, a beautiful location with the best quirky shop attached. A must try!!

Lovely place great food. Crap coffee. Tried expresso disgusting. Americarno yuk.

was served by Ashby this morning- she is so lovely and an asset to the laughing dog!!!! I love this place, the food is the best in Brighton

Brill dog friendly place with fab shop

Laughing dog is a fantastic spot! The drinks and food are so delicious and the atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. All staff are so kind and attentive. Definitely recommend!!

Just recently going to this place, their breakfast is amazing.

Lovely cafe at the marina, a haven of food & shopping! Bagels, pancakes and cake selection excellent! Don’t hesitate to visit!

Lovely little place, very friendly staff with a good atmosphere about it. A few healthier options on the menu would be a welcome addition, yoghurt with granola and berries perhaps as an alternative breakfast or all day option would be wonderful. For someone that doesn’t eat bread/pancakes it would give an alternative option. But great, worth a visit!

This cafe was incredible!!!! My partner and I had the most unbelievable flavourful breakfast 😋. Breakfast is served up until 4pm which suited us so well ! Amazing coffee and brownies and cakes were to die for !!! We will return !

Great food, Service with a smile, Having dogs allowed just makes everything better, If I lived closer I’d be in there every weekend

Good food . Cake I would fight any body over if it was the last bit

Couldn't make out why they charged extra for a few baby tomatoes when the open sandwich was already expensive but it was quite nice !?

Nice airy cafe both family and family g friendly, with wide selection of food and drink, the pancakes are great.

Beautiful food, beautiful atmosphere, service 10/10 🫶🏽

Beautiful food, brilliant service

Alway come here. My favourite place.

Love it here. The new menu is a real improvement on the previous one, and further little touches - the till moved to free up space for more seating, a comfy sofa, several beers on tap - have elevated the cafe still further. The toilet is a bit shoddy but it’s an excellent destination.

Regular customer here 👋🏼 We absolutely love the Laughing Dog and look out for one wherever we go! Staff are always super welcoming and are all dog lovers🫶🏼 the perfect place for a coffee, cake or hot food with a friend and your dog. Perfect Pup Date Material- WOOF 🐶

Great coffee shop with lovely boutique style shopping experience in one

Excellent place fantastic people great atmosphere awesome food and even beer brilliant

This Is one of the best coffee shops in Brighton not only because they allow you to bring dogs the staff are amazing and friendly The pancakes are a new edition to menu which are very good as well

food was yummy and good vegan selection. very nice design to the overall shop/cafe however are table was very sticky we cleaned it with out own wipes.

Excellent cafe and shop that is inclusive, great for individuals working, family groups and people with dogs. Shop is fab and food is amazing. Food has plenty of vegan options and their vegan breakfast is one of the best I have had. Came back for a second time we were so impressed.

Fantastic food with a great atmosphere. Very child friendly. Great selection of Vegan food! Definitely recommend.

Delicious food! I got the vegan breakfast and asked if I could add two eggs on the side and the man at the front happily added them I also recommend the apple and mango juice ! 🥰😛

very good coffee and lunch, we enjoyed what we ordered.

Lovely setting in the marina on a sunny morning. Busy and friendly.

Delicious food, warm & friendly staff! Definitely the best most friendly atmosphere I have seen in a long time.

It's always so lovely here, whether it's the pied wag tail strutting about, or some of the lovely art or crafts,I always buy ' just something ' .

An amazing little cafe with delicious vegan options and lovely staff :)

Beautiful place, brilliant food, friendly staff! Will come here again and again! ♥️🏳️‍🌈

I love it here, a. ' must go to ' if in the marina, either way you'll leave with something, in your hand or in your belly, so many interesting things in the shop section, and so much niceness in the cafe section.

This visit was for lunch, and we both had the banana, peanut butter and jam on toast. Delicious coffee too and the dogs enjoyed their puppucinos!

Wonderful staff and yummy food Been going here since it opened . Adore adore xx

Great cafe, open for drinks, pastries and sandwiches. The gift shop part of the establishment is be open for the sale of artworks and good quality gifts and cards. It is also dog friendly and has outdoor seating.

Delicious food Had the Kids Breakfast and it was still quite large Lovely staff And they let dogs come in too! Love people who love dogs

Such a nice place! Gorgeous food, huge portions, with a really lovely outdoor seating area. The staff are super lovely and helpful as well. I ordered the wrong drink and they made me a new one free of charge. Will absolutely go back xx

Bagel and coffee ☕ excellent service and friendly staff thanks 👍

Great little cafe hidden away near the fountain ⛲️ good food with a shop too. Well worth a visit.

We love this gem of a cafe in the Marina. Great food and atmosphere- we rarely leave without a cheeky candle or gift purchase! Great for quirky odds n bobs for presents or to brighten your room.

Really great vibes, great service and such a great range! My bestie is obsessed with the strawberry matcha here and the triple chocolate brownie is insane!

Good coffee and excellent cakes!

Fantastic coffee, cakes to die for. Staff excellent. If you visit the marina, please visit the laughing dog. Definitely recommend

Great cafe Great location great staff and fabulous cakes!

Lovely place with great food and real suntrap. A little slice of calm in the business of Brighton Marina.

Welcoming and spacious cafe with excellent wheelchair access. Kind, friendly service and delicous food arrived really quickly. Will definitely be coming back.

Love all the new vegan options! Can very much recommend the Vegan Classic Breakfast Bagel & Chai Latte. Service great, atmosphere great, will definitely come again 🙂

I highly recommend the Buddha bowl, it was tasty and very nutritious..

Really lovely spot for breakfast / brunch. The team were all so friendly and we loved the shop which was creative, cute and also forward thinking. Great to see so many vegan options too. We'll definitely be returning.

Lovely selection of food, great vegan options to

Nice coffee place at the Marine! Flavourful coffee and good food choices (vegan too). Good breakfast/brunch options, plenty of desserts… they have recently increase the amount of inside seating and laptop’s options seat are available. They still have the gift shop with candles, plants, jewellery, books so if you need, it can be handy. Nice place to have some food after a walk along the seafront

Visited today after several months away. Used to love the breakfast bagel, found it so disappointing today. The bagel was hard and tasted stale and no longer made with egg mayonnaise but a fried egg. Won’t be coming back.

Lots of lovely people but didn’t see any laughing dogs Would highly recommend! P.s. give me a message if you do happen to see any laughing dogs here.