The Antiques Cafe in Brighton and Hove

Absolutely wonderful hen do breakfast with friends- the space downstairs is lovely albeit very very warm! But wonderful service. There was 10 of us, we pre ordered but all drinks came quickly and all the food came out at the same time!

Had a very confusing experience, the staff just stared straight through me and my friend. Appreciate it was busy and they were catering to existing patrons, but even when we first walked in, made eye contact and said hello, there was no ‘hello’ back, or even ‘sorry i’ll be with you in a minute’, we were just straight up ignored. Not by 1 member of staff 1 time, but by all 3 of them several times in the 5+ minutes we waited to see if we could be accommodated. The cafe is very small, so it took a lot of effort from them to purposely walk around us and consistently ignore us as there were no quiet corners to stand in while we waited. Would’ve been happy to wait, or go elsewhere (which we eventually did) if they said they didn’t have space, but just so confused why they wouldn’t communicate with us in any way. No nod, no smile, no words, just did their best to pretend we weren’t there

The staff couldn’t have been more welcoming or attentive. The coffee and pastries were great and the cooked food is also top quality. Great location, great atmosphere and it’s dog friendly! A great example of a coffee shop doing everything spot on.

Food not great. Spoilt by a very noisy big table beside us. Service slow. Would not go back or recommend.

Lovely Café, came with my Mum for brunch we both had Welsh Rarebit , it was delicious , nice coffee and great service

Fabulous place for breakfast. Really good food, a great choice and very friendly staff. Seemed a very popular place and you can see why.

Rust is beautifully designed eatery, food quality and presentation are excellent, great choice for vegetarians and vegans, good selection of hot and cold drinks. We were looked after by Jack ( great service and attention to detail ). I whole heartily recommend.

Produit frais, très bien préparé. Nous avons pris un petit déjeuner anglais, tout était parfait. Les jus de fruit sont excellent aussi. 😍

What a find, really could stay here all day! Amazing fresh food and the best Bloody Mary I have EVER had(and I’m 53 and had a lot both here and abroad) Thank you for looking after us

The decision-maker loved it enough to demand we write about it. I'm happy as I got free bits off her dish. Good attention to detail and nice environment.

I come here often and guess it’s time to write a 5* review.. I usually have breakfast but today I had the most amazing sweet red pepper & goat cheese tart with this chunky gorgeous coleslaw.. I need this dish in my life!! Great food, great staff.. & most definitely compliments to the chef! Oh and the venues decor is beautiful as well!

Just now you denied me service because I am disabled (I kind of shuffle rather than walk,} CKD terminal diagnosis) despite being a frequent customer and three tables upstairs being free.

Cafe rust… WOW! What a place! As a man not afraid to speak my mind, this place left me speechless. My wife and I were served by dashing young lad named Ben (if I remember correctly) who made our afternoon in Brighton a date we will never forget. Recommendations travel will travel all the way back to Yorkshire!

I couldn’t speak higher of my trip to cafe rust made memorable by our gorgeous Turkish eggs served by our even more gorgeous waiter named Ben. Food, fantastic. Service, superb. Atmosphere, almighty. Management, magnificent. All round, it was an experience to write home, all the way back to Yorkshire about. Thank you to all the staff, especially Ben, who made it all the more special.

The lemon and blueberry muffin was the best I've had. The coffee was lovely too. The staff are fantastic, great cafe. Thank you.

Visited for breakfast before our long drive home. Staff very friendly, food served hot, timely manner. We sat outside as it was busy inside. Breakfast was delicious, definitely recommend and looking forward to returning.

The Café Rust breakfast is the BEST breakfast in the world! Perfectly cooked, just the right amount and with interesting and delicious flavours

This used to be my favourite coffee shop, there was nowhere I'd rather eat/have coffee in Brighton . However the service has dramatically decreased in the past months. My last several visits, the staff have given me an incorrect food order every single time and today, they gave me food AND drink im allergic to, despite me asking for otherwise. I can understand a mistake here or there, but to the point that it makes me physically sick? I chose to give my money to Cafe Rust and as a result it has made me quite badly sick - from something as silly as the staff not listening to what I ordered. I will not be going back and I strongly advice you go elsewhere as well.

I am an intermittent visitor to the original Café Rust in Preston Road, which is close to where I live, and have always enjoyed the food and coffee. I was intrigued to try out the sister restaurant in Kemptown, so went in for lunch. I...

Such a lovely little gem with a beautiful view of the sea from the outside area. The mocha I had was genuinely the best I’ve ever tried, cannot rate highly enough. The eggs royale was also delicious, good value. Our waitress was smiley and really...

Good: Breakfast was bloody amazing. Done with care and attention and quality ingredients. Toilet was funky! Staff friendly The green stuff they added to the breakfast was delicious. Not so good: Asked for a flat white and was given a milky latte thing. Couldn’t be...

The food and cakes were lovely, a busy Saturday morning brunch. Tips on better service- The male server very good but the lady (red/brown hair) who gave me my coffee was also on her mobile when she ‘dropped my coffee off ‘ at the table...

Been going to those place since it opened and can't fault its excellence until recently where a new member of staff with an abrupt manner told us us that the cafe was full without offering any remorse or suggesting how long before a table would...

A lovely brunch sheltering from the rain in Kemp Town. The friendly and helpful staff, gentle jazz music and delicious food made for a perfect afternoon. Thank you.

Went here for dinner last night the food was great they do sharing boards with meats baked cheese and breads. Their wine choice is fab and you can buy to take home. Staff were so welcoming and knowledgable. This is a must if you like...

Absolutely “Divine” breakfast at Cafe Rust Kemptown —- amazing service from very personal staff combine with esquisitr breakfast from Chef Ani —- highly highly recommend for a very healthy and greasy atmosphere food experience when in Brighton

Amazing, amazing, amazing! Our Sunday morning was occupied by their lovely granola bowls, rustic veggie, rustic vegan and rust cafe English! Outstanding service from Zoe, Annie the chef, and Ellie! Great vibes and we felt well accommodated! Can’t wait for our next visit here!

Such a perfect location to grab breakfast with friends in a beautiful setting. The veggie breakfast is - by my reckoning - the best in all of Brighton. It’s a perfect combo of eggs, avocado, halloumi, spinach and deliciousness... Great staff, always friendly.

We visited Cafe RUST on the recommendation of a family member. We enjoyed the experience so much that we ate breakfast here everyday during a weekend break to Brighton! The staff were friendly and made us feel welcome on each occasion. The cafe was very...

Fantastic staff. Excellent brunch. Good social distancing. Highly recommend Waitress was fantastic lovely person and very efficient.

The service was perfect even at a busy period of the day and social distancing was well observed. I would highly recommend visiting Cafe Rust in Kemptown if you want the best breakfast and service. We both had the Eggs Royal which is delicious. This...

Coffee and Cake for £5. Bargain when you see the slice of cake that arrives at your table. Great tasting slabs of cake with numerous choices carrot and walnut, chocolate and stout, vegan cakes, coffee and walnut, coconut cake, the list goes on. You never...

Fantastic coffee, more vegan cakes than non-vegan cakes, friendly staff, generally fantastic! Have oat, soya and coconut milks available too!

This was our first visit to Rust Kemptown, having stumbled across it on a stormy Sunday. We had been to the Preston Circus branch previously so we know the format. It was busy when we arrived so it's clearly popular. We timed it perfectly just as a table of 8 people were leaving. It's great for us that they are dog friendly. And the dog was happy with the free treat. Coffee was excellent. The food was extremely good too. I went for the eggs Benedict and have to say it's one of the best I've had. Wonderful sourdough bread, perfect poached eggs and lots of smoked streaky bacon. Staff were friendly as well. Would definitely be back.

Cafe Rust is a great spot for coffee & breakfast. It’s always busy - no matter what time of day I pass. So we decided to try breakfast there this weekend & see what the attraction is.When we arrived it was packed. We were able to squeeze on the end of a long table though. I really wanted a Bloody Mary but they had no tomato juice. So I stuck to black coffee - very nice it was too- I have a feeble palate & really don’t like coffee to be too strong or too bitter. Rust coffee was just right.I ordered the vegetarian full English & my partner had the meat version.Nice friendly staff- nice atmosphere too. Very varied customer base from old people to teenagers. I think the delicious looking cakes are a major draw...Our breakfasts arrived - both served on slices of sour dough toast. Mine Came with 2 poached eggs, portobello mushrooms, halloumi, avocado, wilted spinach. His was the same but with sausages & bacon.It was a most excellent breakfast. It was very well priced &I can see why it’s so popular.As this is just round the corner I will definitely be back - there’s a piece of vegan carrot cake with my name on it.

Cafe Rust is just round the corner from where I live and has become the cafe of choice to entertain and delight friends

Rust has become my favourite place to go for breakfast, lunch or just a coffee. Friendly staff, fresh, scrummy food which is good value. You can even have a glass or bottle of wine/fizz. Cannot fault it and highly recommended it.

We had two breakfasts here. Staff delightful and the place is dog friendly Seating is fun. Some larger tables where different singles and couples sit and other tables for privacy if you wish. The food was outstanding for the money. Good vegan options, gorgeous coffee and freshly squeezed orange. Would highly recommend for both food and price.

Beautiful setting, staff were incredibly friendly and the food was so amazing I ordered the same dish twice. Also the cutest toilet facilities I've ever seen! Dogs are also allowed which is always a bonus! Good range of vegan options including cake, highly recommend.

Had a late breakfast here and nothing to complain. Enough to chose from on the menu, service friendly and attentive, coffee was fine, no orange juice available (better none than handing out from the bottle and pretending its freshly squeezed), eggs Benedict on sourdough were good, so was the the rest of the orders for my family.

Everything seems to be for sale, the decor, the lights and the food. We had salads or sausage rolls and coffee which were acceptable, though the sausage rolls were very meaty and delicious. The cafe has been rebranded as cafe Rust.

Can only assume this review score is for the old Antiques Cafe (with an old chef!) As this is quite simply one of the best cafes I have ever been to...and I’ve been to a lot...!I moved to the area in May so have now visited on many occasions at varying times of day (breakfast, lunch, afternoon for coffee/cake, etc.) - both on my own and with friends/family. The menu (breakfast/brunch/lunch) has been consistently amazing, and the coffee/cake is gorgeous! Atmosphere is nice - always busy and buzzing. Perfect for getting away from the desk and doing some work solo, or a catch up with friends/family. Can’t recommend it more - go see for yourself!

Molto carino, personale molto gentile. Una buona colazione/brunch, varia scelta tra dolce e salato e opzioni senza glutine. Ci tornerò

Cafe Rust now but no trip advisor tab for this one. Good food much improved- but service v slow only one waitress to do till /coffee and serve food- tables piled high with dirty cups(hand washed in sink behind till by her too ). Such a shame they don’t invest in customer care

Went here again after changing to Cafe Rust. Love the one in London Road so thought I’d give it a go. Must be inherent disease of the place; miserable atmosphere, miserable staff and food is below average. Soggy toast from a poached egg that wasn’t drained properly.

Any type of coffee and bacon sandwich for £5. Was shared tables, service slow as not enough waiting /catering staff when busy or a large (4+) table attends and no personal touch. Good food although table next to me returned their bacon sandwich.

We popped in for a quick lunch on Sunday.I chased up my sandwich after half an hour which arrived with the helpful comment that they’d had to cook raw bacon! Great place, nice food but let down on this occasion by grumpy front of house.

Definitely worth the wait every time especially for the bacon special staff are always friendly and food is great so tasty & great coffee

Any type of coffee and bacon sandwich for £5. Was busy so shared tables, service slow as not enough waiting /catering staff when busy or a large (4+) table attends and no personal touch. Good food although table next to me returned their bacon sandwich.

We chose here on a whim as the place we’d planned to go had decided to not be open. We had a 2 milkshakes, a sandwich and a wrap followed up by a couple of pieces of cake and hot drinks. We’re super pleased we settled on here as everything was really tasty, nice big portions and the cafe itself is lovely and quirky. The lady behind the counter (Alice I believe) was cheery, chatty and food arrived quickly. We were having a rough day with an ominous visit to the hospital and this helped to lift our spirits so thanks!

We stopped in for lunch. Coffee was good but not as good as egg and spoon. The people were nice and the food was good.

A quick coffee as we waited for news on my mum who was having a Cancer operation at the hospital across the street should have calmed our nerves, but the disinterested waitress with her annoying daughter disturbing everyone was not what we needed.Nor was the scorching Hot Chocolate that burned the roof of my mouth. This simply should not have happened and I believe if she wasn't babysitting then there was every chance my mouth would not still 3 days in be burnt to a crisp!No apology, a complete lack of care.Stay clear.

Only one server and she hasto make the coffee/serve cakes run downstairs with cooking order so you have to wait and feel sorry for the young lady rushing about- no personal touch. Nice latte (couldn’t have large size in takeaway cup as they’d run out) and good bacon & egg sandwich though- I often just get takeaway these days as a local resident not the most relaxed atmosphere.

As a local Kemptown resident I always support the local cafes on a Saturday brunch - Compass Point Eatery, Egg & Spoon or a further walk Marmalade . The food is fine and lovely coffee. You get charged £1 for a single tomatoe extra!However the service is an issue at times, no fault of the person but owners- I do feel sorry for the young lady or young man who are delightful but have to take the orders, make coffees, take the money, clear the tables inside and outside and wash up alone so queues can form - they are polite and always apologise profusely . It’s the owners who have scrimped on serving staff so the personal touch is lacking - which is in abundance every time at The Compass Point 50 yards up the road.Egg&Spoon also do NHS staff takeaway discounts !

First time in here and i was impressed with the friendly service, the great atmosphere and quality of the food. Thank you very much! Will be coming back.

Went for coffee here one day and then back the next day for breakfast. It is a café in and old antique shop so you can eat and then buy what you sat on !!Great coffee and locally sourced breakfast foods. Yum Yum. Well worth a visit, especially for week end breakkie

Popped in for breakfast this morning as it looked like a really charming little cafe. Service was friendly and prices very reasonable - especially considering the quality! Honestly the best almond croissant I have ever had...absolutely packed with almond paste and I would've happily had another. I'll definitely be returning - planning to make the most of the cup of tea and bacon sandwich deal next time!

Popped in for a snack lunch and was very pleasantly surprised. An excellent choice from sandwiches, plain or toasted to homemade chilli con carne, all day fantastic breakfast and also caters for vegetarians. Good selection of soft drinks, teas and coffee. Polite and very good service. Will add this to my places to visit in brighton.

We visited this cafe as a brunch on a hen weekend. It looked quite quirky so we and the hen were very excited.However we were sorely disappointed with the service we received. The staff repeatedly wrote down and then 'forgot' our food and drink orders. We had to keep reminding them what we were waiting for. Even when reminded the kitchen still managed to mess it up, meat sausages instead of vegetarian that we ordered! In their haste to serve us they also nervously split tea on my friend's white trousers - ouch!! The food overall was OK, not amazing. It's such a shame for a lovely little cafe with so much potential. The antiques and toilets nicely decorated. As we left the barista apologised for the mistakes... Thanks mate but we won't return..

Very nice decorated cafe. Good breakfast and juices. Reasonable prices and friendly staff. Good to start your day!

Staying nearby I have had several cappuccinos from the Antiques Cafe and it has been spot in each time.Friendly and prompt staff and reasonably priced.Interesting eclectic array of antiques to browse whilst having a coffee. Dog friendly - been at least one every time and sime very nice ones.

concept original, pdj et dejeuner dans un local ou tout est a vendre. confortablement assis dans des fauteuils a l anglaise, musique de fond calme, surtout frequente par des habitues. pdj a l anglaise copieux et bon. service aimable. vraiment tres tres bien

Whilst wandering about and deciding which place to have some refreshment in, I thought that I'd try this cafe as it seemed different. Well, I received great service, and I will return soon.

We stayed with my girlfriend in Brighton for 3 days. The Antiques Cafe was just a minute walk from where we stayed so we gave it a try. Nice place, full of antiques which are for sale too. In the basement there are more. The breakfast was nice and they make very good coffee and in good size caps. Also try the sausage rolls. They are very tasty. The place is clean and if you like antiques and places with character you should visit. Will visit again definitely. Prices are a bit high but as I said in another review Brighton is expensive. Is not only that place.

We popped in one afternoon for tea and cake, very tasty, relaxed, lovely staff and comfy chairs. Will go back.

This is only a small cafe, seating perhaps a dozen people. The staff are very friendly. The cakes and buns are home made. I had a sausage sandwich which was wonderful. The cafe hasn't been open a year yet and was as the name suggests an antique shop. The furniture and other things in the cafe are for sale and other items can be viewed downstairs. They have done a very good job in doing out the cafe and I did enjoy the setting. There was a lovely captains chair I fancied but it was over my price limit.

My husband and my families met together on the morning of our wedding for a family breakfast at the Antiques Cafe. The food (scrambled eggs, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, mushrooms, and scones with hand-made whipped cream, clotted cream, and strawberries) was delicious, served in generous portions, and very reasonably priced. There was a wide selection of drinks (teas, coffees, juices.) The atmosphere was warm, convivial, and cozy. The service friendly and helpful. We can't think of a better way to have begun our Big Day together. Thank you, Antiques Cafe!!

This is an unusual but excellent local cafe that is now really finding it's feet - even if it is mildly chaotic and eccentric at times. Because all the furniture is for sale it means that the layout often changes which adds to the charm. The family who run it are very friendly and whether I've been there with friends or to work on my own it has a genuinely 'community' feel. A big thumbs up.

Great little cafe to stop for a break. A good Brunch menu and a very good selection of cakes. I had a really moist rocky road cake and my partner had a chilli with rice and fresh cheese and onions. A pot of tea and hot chocolate finished off a good road stop. Staff were very friendly and efficient and the cafe has lovely ambience.

Really lovely cafe, lovely surrounds and a warm welcome. W only popped in for a quick brunch but it was delicious and great coffe

Walked past this a few times and decided to visit it for brunch. Quirky, as it is also the William Morris Antique shop, but the food was excellent, well cooked and the staff friendly. They use Coffee Real coffee, which is a brand I shall be looking to use at home. A great find.

We walked into this charming cafe close to the seafront straight from running the Brighton half marathon. There was a table for 7. Dream come true after a long run. We sat and decided what to eat. Mostly breakfast but a couple of sandwiches and 2 people wanted baked potato and chillie. We had a conversation about how hot and spicy the chille was.The drinks came, the breakfasts came. One sandwich came that was meant to be granary and toasted. It was neither. We compromised on the type of bread and they took it and toasted it. Ten, fifteen minutes later most of us are finished and still no baked potatoes. I asked and there was no apology. They went down to the kitchen. Nope. Not ready. A few more minutes passed and the poor girl who had run the half is starving now. Finally the waitress comes up with 2 baked potatoes on one plate. Both filled with tuna! Again no great apology. Just a matter of fact explanation the kitchen have made a mistake. We decline the offer of waiting another 20/25 minutes for more potatoes. We order 2 ready made sandwiches. Not really what we want but we are hungry and the other 5 people are finished. The sandwiches are average.When I go up to ask for the bill I suggest politely we don't pay for the 2 sandwiches and the two staff look very surprised. But it was just a mistake!! ( 20 minutes later than all the other meals and the WRONG thing) . They begrudgingly let us off paying for on sandwich. I state very politely I think that's poor service.I got in the car to head back to London and thought I would share. Very disappointing indeed.

We went in on a grim day and the food and the staff made the weather irrelevant!The lady on duty,Liza,and her glamorous assistant served us a tasty lunch of homemade smoked mackerel pate and toast plus a lovely small salad plus good fresh coffee and we both had different cake '(top marks for both).She recognised us as previous customers from a visit in the summer last year when she had also sold me a rather good painting which I have hanging in our house.The atmosphere was excellent and other customers were a nice mix of visitors and others who were clearly locals who were dropping in for coffe or lunch...nice to see a few local dogs popping in with their owners which adds to the charm of the place.If you are like me always drink black coffee you quickly appreciate a place which serves decent coffee....with a lot of competition for trade locally I will be definitely returning next time I visit The loo is fantastic with exposed brick walls and an antique marble sink- brilliant!In the review they ask if a place is good for kids-I think the parents should ask if their children are well behaved enough to go out for lunch!

If you want a relaxed cup of Really good coffee, fresh sandwiches, brunch or home made cakes then this is perfect. Converted from an antique shop, the great guy who runs the place has created a laid back atmosphere surrounded by the same lovely pieces of furniture where you can while away a very pleasant hour or two. Love it!

Popped in on a wet Sunday afternoon. Sandwiches and coffee all good, nice friendly service. Worth a visit.

This is by far my favourite cafe in Kemptown. The portions are very generous, food is fresh and the staff friendly. The interior is also very unique as they have kept the antiques shop intact with most pieces still for sale. The roasted vegetables are handmade and tasty, definitely worth a try!

Never been in the Antiques Cafe before, but have certainly added it to my mental favourites list. The decor is quirky in that it is also an antiques shop, so you can browse as well as eat and drink. The overall effect works very well and is made better by the friendly staff and atmosphere.I had the Reuben's Sandwich, which was excellent and s very good hot chocolate. Everything was well prepared and presented and the prices were reasonable for Kemp Town.Highly recommended.

The food was amazing and so was the milkshake I had! Beautifully decorated, very cool feel and somewhere a bit different! Will be returning!

I love this cafe! Its not been open long but I have been a couple of times now and they serve excellent coffee, lunches and cake. The cafe is also an Antiques shop so you are surrounded by an eclectic mix of decorative antiques - all of which are for sale.The staff are super - friendly too. I have had the 'Reuben' Salt Beef panini and it's excellent.My favourite Kemptown retreat right now. Recommended!