Lost In The Lanes in Brighton and Hove

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

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!!!

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 🙏 😍❤️❤️❤️

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 🙏 😍❤️❤️❤️

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.

Delicious cakes shared & a lovely pot of tea.

Nice shop with lovely staffs but the food is tiny and therefore expensive. The food is good but as mentioned it was tiny. We paid GBP45 (18 for beef salad, 14 for jalapino eggs, and 8 for the chacuterie, plus gratuity) and left still hungry. The food menu is limited so we decided to get ourselves full elsewhere.

Delicious brunch in a cool setting! Staff members were kind but we did have to wait quite a while for things like being seated (although we did have a reservation) and getting the bill. Loved the pride decorations!

Looking for somewhere in the Lanes for a quiet early coffee. Great coffee, shared a delicious pastry, friendly staff, quick service. Perfect.

Lovely little spot in Brighton had the best service and great food. Very Cosy and warm The food tasted amazing and was very well presented felt like fine dining Has a very enjoyable family vibe to the place and makes you feel very welcomed I would definitely recommend the lamb and the pasta dish it was my favorite. Definitely check this place out if you are in the area you won't regret it

Amazing food, the bloody mary was absolute perfection. Can't fault a thing. Well worth the wait!!!

Delicious and creative breakfast. Lovely atmosphere where it’s very arty and cool. Coffee is great, and French toast is their own take on it, vege breakfast was great. Gluten free friendly

So happy to randomly stumble across this place after walking for what seemed like miles. Service was exceptional and food was divine - I had the lamb with an aperol spritzer. Thankyou so much 🙏🏻

Would like to sit at the wonderful bench next time 😀

Came in for evening meal, food was awesome. Delicious cocktails, warm atmosphere. We were served by a young man with hair in a bun. Very friendly and answered questions we had about a dessert. However atmosphere was completely ruined by who I assumed was the manager, having a pop at the young man who served us right in front of the kitchen and in front of a few tables who were all looking. Felt so uncomfortable to watch and listen to and put us off completely. I won't be returning as I don't feel compelled to give money to someone who feels it's okay to treat staff this way. If you have a problem sort it out privately instead of making a spectacle trying to make yourself look big in front of guests, not good management. Poor guy looked like he handled it well but noone should be treated like that. If that's how this bloke treats staff in front of people who knows what he's like behind closed doors. Shame because the food and service from everyone but him was great.

Delicious food, relaxed atmosphere and really lovely staff

Mediterranean style kitchen with tapas style dishes and main courses. Beautifully balanced and clean flavours where the fresh produce is allowed to shine. Just lovely food. If you are Lost in the Lanes, then seek this restaurant out. We did and decided we had to come back for one more dinner here before returning home. Lars, Oslo

Just fantastic! I have been here three times recently, twice for brunch and once for coffee & cake. The staff here are so friendly, you can tell they are happy to be working in such a gorgeous space and seem to have really good friendships, which adds to the wholesome vibe of the café. The interior is stylish but welcoming, and there are some smaller tables out front for enjoying good weather. The matcha latte here is seriously good - I have enjoyed both the hot and iced versions. The vanilla syrup even has real beans in it!!! Everything is served quickly on beautiful crockery and with glamorous touches, such as edible flowers. It’s a very Instagram-friendly spot 😉 The food is delicious - I loved the avocado toast (though the portion size could have been a bit bigger!) and the lavender/lemon loaf cake was divine. The vegetarian full breakfast is incredible and great value (possibly the best halloumi I’ve had at a restaurant!) I can’t wait to come back here to try more of the menu, including the lunch options. I would not hesitate to come back here or to recommend it to anyone 😇🌸

Seriously good brunch spot. The Butcher is an absolute winner. Great vibe, drinks, venue. Top marks 👌

Probably just the best iced matcha I’ve ever had. So creamy and delicious. Really friendly staff too

Had a mocha there while doing some work. Good service, nice atmosphere. Will definitely go back

Excellent lunch service on a grey day, and both the summer risotto and hake with beans were cooked to perfection. Well done, guys!

Fantastic evening celebration our son’s wedding! Excellent food and really attentive service. Highly recommended.

Justified positive reviews Tasty cuisine Smile at reception

It’s an okay place, not that bad at all, but if I’d reviewed this cafe this time last year it’d have been a five star. Think they have changed the menu/ingredients on what I had. We went from “can’t wait to go there” to “we won’t go back”.

Couldn’t cater for allergies. I’m pleased that they take it seriously and don’t take risks but most cafes these days can accommodate.

Gem in the lanes! This place has always been a great coffee shop but the evening menu is really special! Would highly recommend - great food, lovely staff and a wide selection of fantastic wines and cocktails!

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.

A great find in a lovely area of Brighton. Small bites were my favourite. The roasted potatoes were the best ever. Good value and great service.

Food was luke warm at best, poached eggs were hard, potatoes were not even luke warm,seating was poor 1 man on a table for 4 table a table allegedly reserved was still unused when we left. Had to sit in a window so difficult to converse with each other. 2 stars is generous but the food could have been good with very little extra effort

The venue is very pretty, and the food and drink were okay, but they we felt really let down my the service. Appreciate they were busy on the day we came in - but the staff greeted us in a very off putting way,, vaguely cold way - like they were annoyed to have more customers. Getting seated took a long time, even though we had a reservation and we could see lots of empty tables - and then ordering and receiving our food took ages. My friend ordered avocado toast & orange juice, I ordered a coffee. My coffee came quickly, but didn't taste very nice. Her food and drink took ages - we assumed they were going to bring it all out at the same time, and that's why her orange juice hadn't arrived yet - but no, the toast came out and still no drink. It was about 40 minutes until she had both - not sure why they wouldn't bring the drink out first. Overall, not a great experience so won't return, mainly due to quality of food and coldness/slowness of service.

Lost in the lanes while waiting for my friends and ended up ironically in this beautiful cafe called Lost in the lanes, tried their chai latte and it was lush. The atmosphere is very aesthetic and picturesque

Had 3 small plates the charcuterie was miniscule for £8.00 . The potatoes wasn't to my taste . But I expect if I'm paying £22.00 for lunch no drink Inc to leave and be full . Online it states they do brunch till 3pm when I asked she said it finished at 12 .

This is one of the most relaxed and friendly restaurants in the UK. This was my first time in Brighton, so please forgive me if my praise here is a natural thing but I doubt it. Spacious and not overly decorative, it made us feel so relaxed. We waited a little for our meals, but who cares? Great food takes time. You can see how beautiful in my picture and the taste was impressive. We shared our meal and noticed how wide the range of tastes was, I could see how proud the chefs were of their work. My lovely RATATOUILLE was a bit spicy but when I mixed it with dill yoghurt it strung perfect harmony of spicy and sour. I must say, and this is why I wrote this review. Our server ADI was an amazing person. My friend had been here before and told me how helpful and conceivable FOH was, so my expectations were already high, but ADI exceeded them. It's hard to express how ADI wonderful person was, but I didn't feel like I was just a customer, ADI entertained us as humans or neighbours. Plus not just for us, but for everyone including coworkers. It's difficult to maintain such an attitude with the crowds and a lot of tourists in Brighton, we really admire ADI. Definitely comeback

We stopped here for brunch on a whim yesterday and were so glad we did! We were told there'd be a long wait at first, but then they were actually able to seat us within minutes. Our server was extremely courteous and friendly, and the food and drinks were excellent. Highly recommend the vegan breakfast plate.

Lovely vibe, and beautifully presented food. A restaurant treat at a cafe price.

Very friendly atmosphere, the food was really delicious, and service was top class. Excellent restaurant we would come back to in a heartbeat

Great find. Breakfast is amazing, very popular. Great staff. Extremely helpful when it comes to a gluten free diet. Coffee is lovely. Thank you 💕

Go for the beetroot salad and foccacia bread. Delicious. Lovely relaxed decor. For 5 star rating choose a table away from the open kitchen if you are fussy about your clothes and hair smelling of cooking ( prob just me tbf).

Dined here tonight, great food, friendly staff and comfortable and relaxed environment. We will be back!

Very nice Father's Day breakfast

Just had some coffee and it was delicious. And I work in a coffee shop where I thought our coffee was unbeatable… this was also very very good coffee!

What a delightful place, lovely ambience, friendly service and the vegan breakfasts were exceptional. The coffees were so good too. Will definitely be coming back.

I can’t describe how much we enjoyed our dinner here, thoroughly delicious food, great wine and lovely atmosphere. Food portions are generous and lots of variety across the menu. Stand out dhsies included the clams, the steak, the lamb, the haricot, the desserts, well, all of them really!

Very enjoyable lunch, set within pleasant surroundings and friendly helpful staff

I went after a busy lunch service, for coffee and cake, and it was fantastic. great vegan options, good coffee and good vibes from the staff. :-)

I always loved this place! In my opinion it had the best breakfast in brighton. But today visited this place again and got disappointed. They changed their breakfast and it didn’t taste like before :( idk if the chef changed or not but it was a big dissapointment. The potato was not cripsy, tomato was not fresh the taste of mushroom changed

Bumped into this randomly and attracted by the cakes! Great choices and good quality of food Pro: great food and served fast Con: under staff and a bit messy on the waiting queue waited to be served

So great we ate here twice. The food is amazing, large portions and lots of flavour. The coffee is also great. It can be quite busy so you might need to be patient if you want to sit outside in the sun.

Now they are open in the evenings, went with a couple of friends and glad I did. So cosy and warm feel with candles lit. Lovely menu and selection of wine. Staff very attentive.....Will be going back soon.

Delicious food and drinks. Service slightly inattentive.

Brunch was so good. Staff were all excellent

Kind of a Scandinavian vibe either way the interior and serving great brunches.

Fab bottomless brunch, great atmosphere

We just had a lovely evening at Lost in the Lanes. The food was amazing, delicious cocktails, and great service. You can really feel the thought, love and pride the proprietors put into everything. We enjoyed the ambience and the jazzy music elevated the whole experience - what a great place, make sure you pop in and let yourself get spoiled. :)

We had a wonderful dinner on a quiet Thursday evening. Delicious, dishes and great service in a lovely space. We will be back very soon. Thank you team

Amazing experience. Beautiful restaurant really close to the sea front. Would recommend the lamb and the gelato dessert. Friendly and professional staff.

Came for the recently opened dinner service. Freshly made food combined with a lot of exploration of different cuisines and styles. Had lots of the small bits to share, like focaccia, roasted potatoes, cod fritters, blood orange, etc, combined with the rice a la polita, the lamb, and the steak. Rice a la Polita was my absolute favourite. Amazing cocktails freshly made on the spot, with a lot of thought and work behind the scenes. Great friendly service, with a relaxed and charming setting. An absolute must after their daily service!

What an amazing place. The venue is gorgeous, the staff are first class and the food was amazing!

Poached eggs and advacado yummy 🤤 washed down with coffee ☕ excellent service and staff friendly x

A stunning restaurant in the heart of the north lanes, we had visited before for lunch and brunch (both delicious) but I must say the evening menu is sensational! There’s a great selection of cocktails, and small plates for every taste - well catered to gluten free, vegan, veggies and meat eaters. Highly recommend the spicy margaritas and we loved the salt cod fritters. The staff were warm, attentive and knowledgeable and the decor very classy. Perfect date night spot!

Had an absolutely amazing meal here! They serve a fantastic selection of small and larger plates to share, every dish we tried was excellently cooked. Shout out to the chocolate panacotta which was one of the best deserts I habe ever had and the spicy margarita which was delicious! The restaurant is beautiful and the staff couldn't do enough for us... Highly recommend!

Service was slow and cheotic. Food was good but expect a wait.

Lost in the Lanes is one of those rare places that gets everything so right...delicious food, fantastic drinks, lovely service and a beautiful relaxing atmosphere. It's been my favourite place for their exceptional brunches & lunches for a while, and I'm always excited to recommend it to friends, as I know it will become their favourite place too! Was so happy to find out they were opening for dinner on Thurs, Fri & Sat...been twice already! The generous plates we shared were brimming with Lost's cleverly paired seasonal flavours and textures and all soo tasty. It works so well as an evening setting with its relaxing low lighting and comfortable spacious seating. PS. try everything on the menu and save room for the pavlova with rhubarb & orange custard...!