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

Needed a spot to charge phone and ran across this place. Had a very nice milkshake. Very dog friendly. Planning to visit again

Lovely dog friendly cafe with a good selection of foods and cakes, friendly service.

This time we had pancakes and two of the bagels. Service was ok but not quick. Pancakes, coffee and tea were good, and the bagel fillings were ok, but the bagels themselves were flat out bad. Far too bread-like, and chewy but not in a proper bagel chewy way! I expect better for £10. On a previous visit we had smashed avocado toast which was good while expensive, but I'm not ordering a bagel again.

Such great food and amazing service!

Great food and service! Was impressed by the veggie breakfast, everything was soo nice and very well cooked ❤️

Beautiful space, friendly service and delicious food Perfect for families

Lovely aesthetic but I have just received the worst tasting flat white I’ve ever had. This place has potential but the key elements aren’t quite there.

it was such a nice place to spend the afternoon at. the service was amazing and servers were really nice and friendly. will come back again!!

Delicious food, reasonably priced and lovely service! Would recommend!

Felt a bit meh & not really child friendly... Adults food was served quite a time before the kids that it had gone cold.

Lovely atmosphere in a pretty location, great service and quality food. Also some very cute doggos! Reasonably priced.

Great service and lovely atmosphere, food is unreal such a nice place to have some lunch

I ordered the lil brekkie which was very tasty and a good portion size! Cake was also very nice and lots of cute stuff in the shop. Would recommend!

Gran variedad de opciones veganas, buena comida y dog friendly también! Ningún cargo extra por la leche de avena o de soja también es genial. Muy recomendable!

So glad I had a free hour to seek out the Laughing Dog café. It was my first time visiting and definitely won’t be the last. The café was beautifully decorated with art work on the walls, spacious seating and an overall vibe that made you just want to sit there and enjoy the atmosphere, whiling the day away. I just popped in for an Americano, which was lovely. But I’ll certainly be back for the Biscoff Latté in particular.

I've been here a few times and had a nice enough time, but last Thursday I had a disappointing visit. I wanted a lunch which wasn't bread based so asked for the soup - they had ran out. I looked back at the menu and decided I'd try one of the salads - not available. The other salad? Also not available. I think they can do better than this. Ended up with hummus and tomatoes on toast which was extremely average, after a 30 min wait. I also ordered a chocolate chai which tasted of pure sugar and nothing else. Disappointing visit.

A great doggie friendly place, buzzing with a good vibe. Nice food and really friendly staff.

Great eatery with free parking at the marina, good coffee, and loads of merchandise from a range of makers. Great for vegans too!!!!

Some of the best coffee in Brighton 🫶🏻

I had a lovely breakfast here and I loved the atmosphere. Their chai latte’s are especially good.

A great cafe in Brighton Marina.

Came here for breakfast and everything we had was very good, especially the pancakes. The service was very good, everyone w3 dealt with was very polite and professional and the food we ordered arrived reasonably quickly. There is also a nice shop in there with a lot of Knick knacks and also Jellycats!! Prices were also ok, the only slight negative I would say was a little bit of lack of choice on the menu, I don’t eat meat and I did struggle slightly.

Nice place to come with dogs and good vegan options

Great food as always, very dog friendly, highly recommended.

The chocolate dring is to die for, the cakes are

I have to say, the service has improved significantly. Coffee is absolutely amazing and my recent favourite is Bounty hunter Superfood Smoothie. It's addictive. Absolutely amazing. I also love their environment improvement, especially office part. And of course, the cakes!!!! The lemon cake will be probably my forever best. It's original recipe from decades back. And it's so worth it. Love it.

cute dogs, spacious and nice ambience. strawberry milkshake was a bit too sweet though

Food was excellent will be back!

Nice cafe for coffee and snacks.

Lovely B/fast, always good quality food, lovely staff, my go to place for b/fast

Fantastic venue in a great location, very well brewed coffee, and delicious fresh pastries, it’s the perfect spot to relax. The friendly staff and cozy atmosphere make it a true gem.

Lovely atmosphere, loads of great products on sale. Delicious coffee and cake. Service with a smile. Will come again very soon!

Popular but still feels spacious. Food and coffee is good, though variable at times. Apparently its a dog cafe, but i didn't notice. Recent price rise of 35% on the items i like have taken it up to the "overpriced for me" level. Ld Breakfast was £10 is now £14... small black coffee and a brownie £7.50. Owch. 🙄

What a cute place! Such a nice find, lovely coffee shop and gifts

Delicious brownies and a great spot to go on a walk

Lovely cafe full of atmosphere good service also a gift shop. In the square at Marina

My four word review: Flawless! Although add Potato. For full review including photos, see potato_world_and_beyond on Instagram!

Firstly, if your serving guests try and smile and take your sunglasses off, very rude Your inside and it's November That fact you won't steam coconut milk for coffee but happily do oat, due to allergens?? Gluten in your oat milk not a allergen then?? Or the usual dairy??

Great menu. Excellent service 👏

Such a favourite for our family - a cosy spot in the middle of the marina for great coffee and delicious cakes. Lovely gift shop too.

Lovely raspberry matcha! Very cosy

First time here at Laughing Dog. The interior was lovely. Coffee great and reasonably priced. Definitely recommend!

I personally don't like the food there everything else is good just food a bit boring and flavourless

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

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!

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.

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.

Good service and great vegan food. Thank you.

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

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 🫶

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.

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

Tasty cake and nice space. Excellent vegan selection.

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⭐️

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

Very friendly service, delicious food beautiful atmosphere

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

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. 🐕

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.

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.

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

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

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!!

Brill dog friendly place with fab shop

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!

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 !

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!

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