Lost In The Lanes in Brighton and Hove

I thought the sliced roast Pumpkin was very tasty and the puree with this had a smooth texture and was full of flavour. Also the olives I had were very big and juicy.

We came back!! On a rainy Tuesday morning there was plenty of seating inside. We ordered the same things as the last time we came because it was so good. So many places seem to go down a little on a second visit, BUT NOT HERE!! The food was once again perfect and the atmosphere welcoming. We visited here after reading several reviews and we were not disappointed! Although busy, we found a table straight away and having a small dog with us was no problem. Staff were incredibly friendly. We ordered and the drinks came came out in a few minutes before the best presented breakfasts we've had in a long time, it almost felt like a crime to eat them, and they tasted just as good. We chose to sit outside and blankets were available if we needed them. Definitely worth the visit.

Very delicious food and waiters were very polite

Love this place, go with the fam all the time! 🤩

Thought this will be a good review, however after the way I was treated by staff made it -1 stars. I have gone to lost in north laine today for brunch and finish off few bits of work, as i came in no one warned me about no work/laptop policy, the only way it was written is on the mirror behind me, which I couldn't see. As I sat I opened my laptop straight away, once again NO ONE WARNED me about the policy. Then after I was done with food, payed for the meal, and was sat there finishing off work - a manager came in and asked to leave, because I was using my laptop. You know what, I've been in many difficult service situations. as I work in media and part of my job is write about cafes/restaurants, but hell I WAS NEVER KICKED OUT OFTHE RESTAURANT. And bear in mind no one was bothered by it, the people sitting next to me were even trying to explain to manager that this is fine - but unfortunately the manager had no human feelings whatsoever. After I left I understood that probably the reason to kick me out was that I was sat alone with only one plate and didn't want me to be taking the sit. So the advise to all of the singles going - be careful, you may be kicked out! And dear management team, I am waiting for your reply upon this matter.

Great atmosphere and vibe. Food exceptional OMG the smoked trout and the smashed truffle potatoes. Massive fail on the cakes, carrot cake was dry and not sure it ever saw a carrot. Baked cheesecake meh!

Amazing food, atmosphere, absolutely incredible potatos and small plates! Downside was the cakes on display. Overall, a wonderful afternoon

My wife and I have eaten here for many breakfasts and every time is outstanding. The food is always presented and cooked perfectly. The staff are lovely and attentive. Our dog really likes it in there too!

We always love coming to see you and the food is simply delicious! Lost in the Lanes is very special to us, and we'll be back to you as often as we can get down to see you :)

Nice place for lunch, however was a little let down by the service unfortunately. Was very slow and noone came to take our plates or ask if we wanted anything else after food was served. I recall the brunch i had before being nicer. Food was ok.

Excellent service and the food was way beyond! For instance, their crushed potatoes with truffle oil - I still dream about and have tried to replicate that dish at home (but to no avail 😜) All the staff were friendly and cheerful and nothing was too much trouble for them. Seems a great team of staff I go every time I’m in Brighton and actually wish I lived nearer to go more frequently Thank you Lost in the Lanes

The staff were lovely, really nice environment. Food was fantastic with good quality ingredients. The best French toast I have ever had!

Great breakfast and well worth the wait. We probably should of booked in advance but the staff were very helpful.

What a wonderful brunch we had here. I had the vegetarian and my partner had the butchers, the food was so full of flavour. The new potatoe hash is now my new obsession. They are dog friendly which is wonderful. Staff were accommodating and attentive.

The service was a bit mixed. One cocktail was delicious and the second was very heavy with rum. Also the service was a bit slow. The mains are worth it but overall was ok

Este lugar es increíble. La comida es maravillosa y el personal hace de la experiencia algo realmente especial. Una visita obligada a Brighton.

Had such an amazing meal here, with a selection of small plates and deserts as well as cocktails! The service was brilliant and this is the perfect spot for a beautiful lunch or dinner. Fresh seasonal food and the perfect accompanying drinks.

Came for the £10 lunch i saw on instagram, incredible deal, will be back for the one next week

All round great experience, definitely one of the best places for an evening meal in Brighton

Lovely place, great food and the staff are friendly and attentive, went in for breakfast and they were very helpful with my allergies and dietary requirements, couldn’t recommend enough!

Tried many times to get quick coffee. Never had luck until 15th. They said we can sit at the table for 15 minutes. We got reminders after 10 mins. We ordered a slice of cake one tea and one coffee £13. Disappointed about dry cake and not taste good as its looked

The decor and food is wonderful, but it's the staff that really sell it for me. I feel like it's rare to enter an establishment and are made to feel welcome, warm and well looked-after, which is why coming here is a genuine joy. Try the chai and cheesecake!

Really lovely place to have drinks and some light brunch which is reasonably priced. I was pleasantly surprised as the London Fog was £4 with came in such pretty cups and tasted delicious.

Simple good quality home cooked bistro style food. Staff friendly too!

Bottomless brunch an absolute must. Seriously wonderful. A lovely space that made Lola feel so welcome. Thank you 🙏

El servicio se mezcló con algunos buenos y algunos fuera de la mano. El restaurante era bastante inflexible e incapaz de acomodar mi alergia al ajo, así que terminé con tostadas de masa madre y mermelada.

A day trip to Brighton to see a show meant that we needed refreshments while mooching around this fabulous town. We stumbled upon Lost in the Lanes and it absolutely ticked all the boxes. On first impressions it looked beautiful and had a great vibe. As we entered, the welcome was warm and friendly and the staff were eager to please. We ordered hot chocolates, coffee and a tea, all delicious. The food we could see being served to other customers and also on display looked like it was equally delicious. We will return to try the food another time. Thank you. We highly recommend Lost in the Lanes

A day trip to Brighton to see a show meant that we needed refreshments while mooching around this fabulous town. We stumbled upon Lost in the Lanes and it absolutely ticked all the boxes. On first impressions it looked beautiful and had a great vibe. As we entered, the welcome was warm and friendly and the staff were eager to please. We ordered hot chocolates, coffee and a tea, all delicious. The food we could see being served to other customers and also on display looked like it was equally delicious. We will return to try the food another time. Thank you. We highly recommend Lost in the Lanes

Best vegi breakfast I had and the staff is realy kind

What a wonderful little find. We came here after a show at the Brighton Centre, not sure what would be open at around 8.20. the place was quiet, serene and with a lovely cozy atmosphere. We had great food throughout, little small plates that came together in a great way, good wine, great service. Highly recommend.

Great ambience and lovely breakfast. Just the right portion too.

South America and the poles aside, I’ve eaten breakfast in every continent of the world. And right here in Brighton at Lost In Lanes is the best breakfast I’ve eaten in my life — and my partner feels the same way. She had the vegetarian breakfast and I had the vegan, washed down with acai. Delicious hardly does justice to our meals — and crazy good value too. Enjoy!

Lovely place for breakfast. Cold blast of air every time the door opens so sit well away from the entrance. Friendly staff but can be hard to catch their eye for extra drinks. I think they must be short of drinks menus as they are whisked away quickly after ordering.

Great place with even better food. Best truffle potatoes and risotto I’ve ever had. Highly recommend to anyone thinking of giving this place a try. Will definitely be returning!

Myself, my husband and 2 friends were in Brighton for a gig the night before and wanted to meet for brunch the next day. I googled, 'Best brunches in Brighton' and this place popped up. We were not disappointed! Greeted in a friendly way and shown to our table even though we were about 25 mins early. All 4 of us ordered a different dish and everyone was very happy with their choice. I especially loved my nduja eggs with garlic yogurt and sourdough for dipping in to it- it was so delicious! And the 2 mimosas I ordered were also thoroughly enjoyed! The place was nicely busy with a great atmosphere and very clean. I told one of the waitresses as I was leaving that I had just used up the last of the toilet paper in one of the cubicles and I saw her immediately go to rectify it. We were very happy with our choice and would 100% return.

Great brunch! Went for "the butchers", every single part had great flavour. Great filter coffee. Nice atmosphere too, all at a very reasonable price.

£22 for 2 hot chocolates and 2 slices of sub-par cake. Ouch!

Decent place to stop for breakfast. The food was great, atmosphere was good, though a little loud. Server didn’t check on us once which was a little annoying but non the less, it was alright. It can be a little hard to find, and the best way to find it is head directly east of Cafe Nerro.

Absolutely delightful evening here. We came for dinner and had a wonderful experience. Staff were very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Food was delicious, really good spread of options. Loved the decor and feel of the place too. Real highlight of our stay, will definitely come back.

Had some cocktails in their happy hour Very nice and they made us very happy

A clean, contemporary and relaxed café with friendly attentive staff. I had the truffle crispy potatoes...... How they make them crispy yet melt in your mouth, I've not a clue, but I've never had such tasty potatoes before!!!

Dropped by a few weeks ago, sadly a waiter informed me that although they have Gluten Free items on their menu, including GF bread, HOWEVER they do not avoid any cross contamination (no dedicated spaces to prepping GF food/likely to use a shared board for cutting bread both non-GF and GF), therefore this spot is a no-go for Coeliacs wanting to eat out 😔 If this changes, would love to know so I can visit with my friends who like to eat here ☺️

What an absolute gem! Very quick and attentive device and stunning food. I’d recommend making a reservation if you can, as it is permanently busy. Would definitely recommend for brunch

A beautiful, clean and well maintained cafe / restaurant with great service and excellent coffee and food.

Took our visiting family to Lost yesterday evening and it did not disappoint. Wonderful staff, delicious food & a beautiful venue. Highly recommend the lamb main & spiced plum dessert!

The food was absolutely fantastic. Delicious cocktails were great value two for one during happy hour. The staff were wonderful especially Olympia. I would recommend this restaurant. Can’t wait to visit again Ps must have the Tartiflette and the Rosti YUM

Good food, great service, and friendly staff. Highly recommended.

Found this place on the internet and overall the quality of the breakfast was very good. Service was somewhat flat from the young lady who had a face which indicated she wasn’t t happy to be there. Consequently resent paying. A mandatory 12 1/2% service charge which in my book is a cheek.

Bought a coffee £3.50 and the size is almost as an espresso of how small it is.

Absolutamente sensacional comida! Fue nuestra primera salida con nuestro bebé recién nacido y el personal acomodó nuestro cochecito grande. También fue el cumpleaños de mis maridos y el personal puso una vela en el postre para que fuera extra especial para nosotros. ¡No puedo expresar lo deliciosas que estaban las tartiquetas y los pinchos de cerdo! Sin duda volveremos a probar más de sus increíbles platos! El ambiente y las decoraciones eran geniales y el personal era amable y servicial. Gracias por una velada maravillosa : )

Great place, friendly, helpful and efficient staff and most importantly, excellent food! (the butcher's breakfast I had on this visit was outstanding)

Highly recommend the rosti, the pork belly and the rosemay potatoes: the ideal lunch for two!

Just had lunch at Lost Today. Oh my!! The food was delightful! Nothing else to say, just perfection! Best staff and beautiful place! Please treat yourself and run there, you won’t be disappointed!!

¡Acabo de almorzar en Lost hoy, oh Dios mío! ¡La comida era deliciosa! Nada más que decir, ¡solo perfección! El mejor personal y hermoso lugar! Por favor, date un capricho y corre allí, ¡no te decepcionará!

I have been celebrating almost every birthday with my family at this restaurant for the last few years, and it never fails to impress. The exceptional food is always the star of the show, accompanied by the warm and welcoming staff who make every visit memorable. The cocktails are simply incredible, adding a touch of sophistication to the experience. Moreover, the beautifully bohemian interior sets the perfect ambiance for a special celebration. This restaurant truly excels in providing a delightful dining experience that keeps us coming back for more every year. I truly believe this to be one of the best restaurants in Brighton and continuously recommend it to both locals, and visitors. I am so sure of the consistency of excellence, that I would recommend it to the King should he visit Brighton and the opportunity presented itself!

What a great place to eat.. Great food, fantastic friendly staff, fast, professional service. 10/10

I love this place always having a great menu with a different twist . Thank u guys

Sadly our experience here was not good. We saw a couple enjoying a delicious slice of chocolate cake outside with coffee.....so, in we went. We asked if it was OK to just have coffee cake, which was greeted with a yes, you can sit in the window on the bar stools. After a while we started to wonder where the drinks were, looking over to the till, there they were, sitting there waiting to be brought over...another 5 mins went by before someone decided to cut the cake and put it next to our order... then another few minutes before it was brought over. No sugar was offered or brought over so we went to ask for some and was told someone would bring it over.... they never did. We had to go up again and ask and by which time the coffee (clearly very good coffee to be fair) was practically too cold to drink. The cake was delicious for what it's worth. The window bar we were sat at was incredibly sticky and could have done with a clean. On the way out I said thank you, as you do, to the staff wiping a table nearest the door and got completely ignored. Usually, it is the staff that say thank you to patrons upon leaving. Lost in the Lanes? Perhaps when you find this place you could locate the service for them as thay seemd to have gone for a meander. It took 4 members of staff from purchase, brewing, slicing and then table service, to deliver the most expensive brew and slice I've ever had. Good cake though, my compliments to the chef.

Highly recommend ... the food was amazing, the decor/atmosphere was wonderful, we had excellent service, and the playlist was fantastic! It is clear that there is a lot of care and attention put into the customer experience. I'll definitely be returning to this restaurant... thank you!

Left after 20 minutes waiting for someone to come. SO MUCH NOISE. Very bad service. AVOID!!

I had an amazing experience at LOST the food was amazing and the atmosphere was very lovely. Brillant place for date night 🤩

I went here for my mother’s birthday and they created a perfect environment for our celebration! The food was spectacular, everyone was so welcoming. I recommend!!!

We decided to visit Lost in the Lanes for my daughter’s birthday brunch. There were 7 of us, when we walked in and asked for a table the waitress took a deep breath and looked very dismayed. She took us to a table and asked if we were ordering food, when I said yes she walked over to the chef shook her head and said “ 7 people and yea they’re eating”! We instantly felt unwelcome and felt as if we weren’t welcome. We all walked out and would never visit this establishment again. We are south Asian so I don’t know whether it was the fact that ethnic minorities aren’t welcome. Anyway if you want good customer service DO NOT visit

Excellent vegan food, welcoming and attentive service, relaxing and comfortable.

Having lived in and around Brighton for 30 (or more) years we were happy to stumble across LOST a few weeks ago. Since then we have visited on several occasions and each time the coffee (hot, well balanced and full of flavour), the food (be it toast, butcher’s breakfast or the carrot cake) is to a high standard and fresh. The one thing that stands out is the service, it is efficient, friendly and there at a raise of the head. It will now be our go to for morning coffee when in Brighton and we look forward to trying lunch / dinner soon.

Not sure what the fuzz is about. The venue is beautiful, and the drinks are well made. However, when we arrived halfway through their lunch serving, half of the menu was already sold out. Not sure if this is common, but I expect a restaurant to ensure they can serve their full menu throughout. The food that did come out was ok, but not matched to the price asked, and too much garlic A good place for a few drinks, good atmosphere, but wouldn't return for the food.

The booking system had not let us book an earlier table but when we got there it was fairly quiet. Food and service was excellent using really good produce. Got a lot busier around 9

I cannot recommend this place enough. On a little solo trip to Brighton, I asked around for place to dine and was recommended here for breakfast as a vegan and I can see why. The avocado toast incredible. Lovely coffee, people and place.

Visited with my friend and had an absolutely brilliant evening. We had a varied selection of tapas washed down with a couple of cocktails and followed with dessert. All the food was so tasty and the atmosphere in the restaurant was lively even at 6pm. Our waiter explained each of the dishes to us and made suggestions as to good choices. He really looked after us in such a friendly and efficient way, the Manager/Owner? was very hands on and we came away from there with a real "feel good factor". Will definitely make a return visit next time I am in Brighton.

The place is worth experiencing as a tourist. You must have breakfast in this place. This is very elegant

I visited with my friend in October for breakfast. Hot drinks are on point and pretty including matcha, chai and turmeric. I had the French toast but was disappointed I could not taste the coffee mascarpone or sweetness and it felt a bit savoury with the pumpkin overall. I also tried the croque monsieur and it was also not to my taste as the chef had add in mustard that was not listed on the menu description. The piccalilli was tasty and sour as to be expected. For the price point I felt even more unsatisfied that I didn’t enjoy anything. All of the dishes are presented well but maybe the ingredient combinations a bit contrived.

Fantastic cafe in the heart of the lanes… super friendly!

Very pretty place, pleasant welcome, we had breakfast (avocado toast) and everything was very good!

amazing food + lovely service. calm, cozy atmosphere in the weekday daytime. the smoothies and french toast are highly recommended!

The food was amazing and service spectacular!

We really like this place normally but my Saturday visit had an abrupt end which was poor. Breakfast was great as usual and this place is always busy. They are dog friendly and the interior is nice. We finished up our food and paid. My husband went to the bathroom. We were on the bar stools in the window - a staff member asked if I could move my coat from the solo bar stool for another guest which I did. It turned out she actually needed two seats. But there was only one available. She had her eye on another one. The one I was sat on. I had hopped off mine to put our little old lady dog into a backpack to get ready to go. And she asked if she could take my chair. I hadn’t left yet which I pointed out. There was then this weird interaction where a lady was trying to take my still-warm chair away from me when I hadn’t left. My husband hadn’t returned yet but we were being evicted. It was just unprofessional. The right thing to have done would have been to apologise and give me some space to actually leave the building and for my husband to return, have time to put his coat on and other normal things you do when leaving. It was quite clear I was irritated when i pointed out I hadn’t left yet. That was evidently too subtle so I then asked if I could have a couple of minutes get my things (dog) and for my husband to return before getting kicked out. It ruined the breakfast and left a bitter experience.

Really enjoyed the vegan Smokey beans on toast! Yummy coffee too and staff were very friendly. Would definitely come back!

I visited here with my friend on Wednesday morning. Everything was quite nice and I’ll surely visit here again when I come to Brighton.

Nice place and good atmosphere. The food was good (Croque monsieur and Jalapenos eggs) but the tomato salad was a bit weird. The coffee was super soar and undrinkable, I told them and they didn't really care, I had to buy another coffee in a different place. https://coffeebros.com/blogs/coffee/coffee-tastes-sour-here-why-and-how-to-fix-it?srsltid=AfmBOooNEqJjd_v_103ZIhioJkqyDW48XPIE4XBS_vsu-bBA6pg0jupm

Outstanding experience from beginning to end. Friendly and efficient staff, great vibe and the food, oh my! Top quality ingredients cooked to perfection. Ideal portion sizes and not left waiting for anything. Thanks guys, love your work!

Had a team dinner here - it was excellent.

What an epic butcher's breakfast! Thank you.

Nice place but a grumpy staff member took away from experience.

My friend and I had the most amazing experience in this beautiful cafe. The day was turning a bit miserable with the rain and my back was hurting pretty badly. And here he was our absolutely amazing waiter Adi!😍❤️ Being very kind and compassionate and funny. My friend and I were completely smitten to laughter and tears 😂 with his beautiful soulful approach. Out mood rapidly inprooved! The coffee itself was amazing. But above all, we had one of those amazing human healing moments and soul connections! 💞💞💞Thank you Adi 🙏 😍❤️❤️❤️

My friend and I had the most amazing experience in this beautiful cafe. The day was turning a bit miserable with the rain and my back was hurting pretty badly. And here he was our absolutely amazing waiter Adi!😍❤️ Being very kind and compassionate and funny. My friend and I were completely smitten to laughter and tears 😂 with his beautiful soulful approach. Out mood rapidly inprooved! The coffee itself was amazing. But above all we had one of those amazing human healing moments and soul connections! 💞💞💞Thank you Adi 🙏 😍❤️❤️❤️

Unfortunately, our recent dining experience was quite disappointing. Despite waiting for 20 minutes and making multiple attempts to flag down a server, we struggled to place our drink and food order. Even after ordering, we had to follow up on our drinks. To add to our frustration, we were never offered a refill throughout the meal. While the food was decent, the service was truly subpar

Amazing quality food and creative platting. I absolutely love all the dishes we ordered. I had the asparagus and peas risotto and thoroughly enjoyed it. The smashed potatoes was delicious as well and paired really well with the fish dish we got. The fish was flaky and cooked perfectly but the sauce can be a little salty and overpowering, but we had paired it with the potato so it worked really well.

We stopped here for breakfast as the place looked nice and was busy, which is usually a good sign. Thr service was inexistent, so we did wonder what you pay the 12.5% for, and the food, well, we waited 30 min for it and it was not even warm, so certainly not freshly cooked. Not going back.

The best breakfast I have ever eaten anywhere in the World... I make that statement too as someone who travels the World 30% of my year and have done so for the past 20 years. I had the Butchers Breakfast and everything was amazing, the quality, the taste, the presentation and the portion size. Eggs cooked to perfection, amazing proper butchers sausage, and the potatoes where delicious. I will be coming back for sure and making the 2.5 hour train journey to do so will be well worth it. Amazing, well done team Lost in the Lanes.

Beautiful, delicious, high end food in a relaxed atmosphere. Impeccable service too.

Best brunch I've ever had, both times, three years apart.

Fabulous meal! Amazing for gluten free options, really creative and tasty food! Delicious cocktails too, highly recommend.

Having had a number of lovely brunches here, we booked dinner for four last night. What a wonderful experience. The food - small plates - was absolutely delicious and good value. Real thought has gone into the menu and the food is presented exceptionally. Great cocktails and a small (i.e. easy to navigate) and good value wine list. The service from the front-of-house was also excellent. We've already booked a return visit for a birthday - and I'll post some pictures then of the food. Can't wait. Highly recommended.

Holiday brunch. Delicious food and drinks, lovely atmosphere, charming staff. Service was slow and eventually we went to pay at the desk. Would go back.

We went there again this summer after having a good experience last summer. Their avocado toast is to die for! Lovely staff. See you next year!

Delicious veggie breakfast and really lovely staff. Thank you

Everything was great, except the sausage

Absolutely amazing customer service, such friendly and kind staff who were able to make great recommendations about the menu. Very yummy eggs and affordable prices :)

Popped in for some brunch, wow! The decor and atmosphere was good! Amazing fresh coffee served, complimentary water - and the breakfast was sooo tasty! Definitely recommend! It was a little pricey but worth every penny and would 100% go again!

The breakfast was nice, with decent portions, but the avocados could have been better, as could the service.