The Breakfast Club

I love this place!
Huevos Benny and the breakfast burrito are the way to go! (I’m sure there are several other great ways to go– this is just the path my friend and I went on today)
They have fun drinks like an expression martini and Buck’s Fizz

I was recommended the Breakfast Club by a friend who is a fan of their London branches, but who hadn’t tried this recently opened Brighton branch. I had heard mixed reviews of this one, but really wanted to give it a try for myself. My partner and I went for brunch one morning while our little one was at nursery, a rare child free dining opportunity!
I really liked the décor, a quirky art deco theme with lots to draw the eye. The staff were really lovely too, and the ice was quickly broken when we immediately knocked over the pot of sugar on the table, an occurrence that happens on a daily basis according to our waitress.
The menu is extensive so it’s hard to choose, but I plumped for an old favourite of eggs benedict with a side of fried potatoes. My partner went for the American style pancakes with a side of chorizo. All was very delicious, my only complaint would be that my eggs were slightly under cooked, and nobody enjoys a snotty egg white!
Alongside the food, we had an Americano and an Earl Grey tea. If i’d have had a little more room, I would have loved to have tried the salted caramel milkshake, maybe next time.
I do think it’s pretty expensive for what you get, but the atmosphere and staff were great so I will be back. It’s also great for kids and I can’t wait to bring my little one here when he’s just a little bit bigger,

I had the all American which was good. I substituted the potatoes for avocado. They served the pancakes with real maple syrup which was nice. The streaky bacon was perfectly crispy and crunchy. The only thing that let it down were that the pancakes which were a bit dry and crumbly.
Venue is nice, staff are friendly and it had a great relaxed atmosphere.

As one of the only places to serve brunch to a civilised hour, my partner and I thought we would try this place out. Friendly welcome, although the entire restaurant was far too hot, and quickly seated. My partner ordered a Bloody Mary which he thought was «quite good» at first, but which was rapidly ruined by the cucumber sitting in it. I ordered an ale, to be told it wasn’t available, so made do with a lager not on the menu. For food, he had the chorizo hash browns with scrambled eggs, and I had the veggie all-​American. His food was good, and mine … acceptable, but just. It was only slightly slightly warmer than cold, which probably spoiled it the most, and everything seemed somewhat mismatched. We weren’t put off enough to send anything back, but we most probably won’t rush back any time soon.

I have to note the gluten free option here, because it was a good one. I asked about my options and was told that any of the Eggs Benedict/​Royale/​Florentine, etc could be made on a butternut squash stack. I didn’t really know what a butternut squash stack was, to the point where when my plate arrived I said «is that on bread?»
«No, it’s on a butternut squash stack.»
Turns out, quite a nice way to eat a plate of Eggs Royale. Maybe actually better than the usual gluten free option of Very Hard Toast or Nothing At All. I daresay I’d enjoy eggs, salmon and sauce on a butternut squash stack even if I could eat English muffins. Yum.

I love love the Breakfast club in Hoxton with the disco toilet and cool & quirky atmosphere so I was so excited when I found out they were finally coming to Brighton…
I wanted to love it just as much but sadly it’s just not the same. It is still good though and worth going to as the food has loads of flavour and there are so many great breakfast options that are a bit different to the norm. The bloody mary is one of the best I have had and the juices are top notch.
I usually go for the American breakfast which is fab but this time tried the boxton beans with pulled pork and poached egg which was really delicious.
I went with a raging hangover which was fine until they turned the music up and I had to get out quick!
I think its a bit too expensive but then again it is in the middle of the lanes.
BC Please sort the music out and drop the prices a bit then I would be there all the time

A classy breakfast concept in my favourite part of town, inhibited by the friendliest staff. One can expect to enjoy a hearty full English any time of a day or a cheeky drinks with mates.
The establishment is spread along three floors, connected by a spiral staircase in the middle. The atmosphere on the ground floor is very dynamic, while upstairs is a more quiet and cosy — perfect for a longer meal. The bathrooms are in the basement, they are pretty cool and really remind of The Shining (certainly in a good way).
Good, honest food and delicious cocktails in a stylish venue right in the heart of historic Lanes. Well worth checking out. Personal favourite is eggs with a glass of Prosecco — you should really try it.

We were meant to go to Food for Friends.
Because sometimes it’s «nice to have a change».
I wasn’t looking forward to it.
There would be no meat. I was certain of this.
When we got to Food for Friends there were whitewashed windows.
«Closed until July 1^st».
I tried really hard to hide my delight. Something I’ve managed to hide until this very moment.
As I consoled my girlfriend, I assured her that we could go back when it re-​opens.
Secretly hoping we’d end up at Wagamma’s.
After skipping through the Italian quarters (opposite Brighton Town Hall), my girlfriend spotted that The Breakfast Club had opened.
She gasped. This is always bad news.
Honestly, I wouldn’t have noticed. It just looks like a youth hostel from 100 yards away.
People are just wandering around the place with nose rings, sandals and flimsy t-​shirts.
There is an air of disinterest around the place.
«Eat… if you want».
You can’t tell the staff from the customers.
Some guy then eventually came up to us as we were waiting in the entrance and his first words were…
«Okay guys, just a warning. This is our first week opening so please bear with us as things are a little slow».
Great, that’s what you want, a warning before you eat.
I didn’t know whether to admire his honesty or just turn around.
Then I looked at my girlfriend who was smiling. He could have been inviting us to sit down as they inject heroin into our eyeballs. It wouldn’t have mattered, she was determined to eat here.
So we did.
I spotted loads of empty bar stools and I knew the guy was going to try and make us sit on these to eat our lunch-​breakfast. This didn’t fly with me so the first thing I had to do was request a table.
I don’t understand why they would try and make us sit on stools when there was a table free?
As I sat down I realised that I don’t even like breakfast.
I don’t like beans, black pudding, mushrooms or tomatoes.
So I ordered the most non-​breakfast food you can get at The Breakfast Club — a pulled pork sandwich.
It comes with gherkins/​pickles which I also shunned.
I rarely eat pork. This had better be good.
It’s too noisy. The music was terrible.
The seats aren’t comfortable. Too wooden.
The sandwich was good but could have been hotter.
Chips are chips.
The whole time it just felt like I was eating in the middle of Size?
There was no Charlamagne.
My girlfriend was pleased though.
I’d like to give the breakfast wraps a go.
I’ll give it one more try.
Maybe on July 1^st.

The Breakfast Club has finally opened in Brighton!
I’ve been a fan since I went went to their Hoxton Branch last year, so I was really pleased to hear they we’re opening in Brighton.
On arrival, we waited for quite a while to be seated, members of staff were milling around walking past us, seemingly not noticing us — it wasn’t really too busy either. Finally we were seated and a staff member explained that food will take around 15 minutes to arrive as its their first weekend of opening and things are running a little slow. We didn’t mind and thought that it was fair enough, but agai. It really wasn’t THAT busy, so they need to work on that before it starts getting as busy as the London restaurants.
My boyfriend ordered the pulled pork bun, and I opted for eggs florentine with chorizo on a butternut squash stack — great if you don’t want to eat bread.
The food arrived and it was absolutely delicious. My boyfriend was really impressed and so was I. It was really nice to eat somewhere different for a change, and the food was just spot on.
We will definitely be back, I want to try their evening menu!