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Café des Couleurs

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5 out of 5 stars5.0(120 reviews)

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Quick info

135a Islingword Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN2 9SH, United Kingdom
£10–20

About Café des Couleurs

On Islingword Rd in Brighton, Café des Couleurs is a cafe that pairs French and European cooking with British seasonal produce, and its menus change with the seasons. The breakfast, brunch and lunch dishes include avocado on toast and a soufflé omelette, and the kitchen lists vegan, vegetarian and other dietary options. A counter of cakes, bakes and patisseries, both sweet and savoury, changes daily. The drinks list runs from Parisian Hot Chocolate to speciality teas and lattes with a twist. A couple of times a month the cafe hosts Bistro nights, a set 3-course meal served with nibbles and petit fours, which gives regulars a different format from the everyday menu. Dogs are welcome.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Paid street parking
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · High chairs · Family-friendly
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Reviews

5.0/5
120 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention avocado on toast, cakes and desserts, breakfast muffin and specialty lattes.

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Customer Review Summary

Cakes, bakes and desserts draw the most praise. One reviewer calls them some of the greatest desserts they have tasted, and another regrets skipping the pastries. Close behind are the brunch and lunch plates, which reviewers say put a creative twist on familiar dishes: avocado on toast with eggs and bacon, an asparagus rosti, a roasted cauliflower salad with apples and pecans, bacon pancakes, a soufflé omelette and a croque crab special. Several mention friendly staff, colourful decor and a cosy feel, plus a tucked-away courtyard at the back. A bistro night earned praise for generous portions and vegan and vegetarian choices. The complaints are small. One reviewer found the food slow to arrive despite a quiet room, and a cinnamon and apple matcha latte tasted of neither much. One diner was served a huge portion of beans with eggs and avocado on sourdough and could not finish it, and the café made them an earl grey latte with espresso.

Featured reviews

  • Amy Jones
    “Genuinely some of the greatest desserts I have ever tasted in my life, and the rest of the menu is equally excellent. It’s a gorgeous little cafe with lovely staff. I would say this is the highest quality place for desserts in Brighton.”
  • Cal
    “My partner and I stumbled across Café des Coleurs while waiting to meet some friends, and what a pleasant surprise it was! The café has a lovely main seating area, with a tucked-away courtyard at the rear which gives it a really nice atmosphere. The menu has a fantastic selection, with plenty of options catering for different diets and dietary requirements. I went for the avocado on toast - a classic, with added eggs and bacon - while my partner ordered the Bratwurst special. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked incredible, full of colour and flavour. The customer service was exceptional too, with genuinely friendly, smiley staff who made us feel very welcome. A great little find and somewhere we’ll definitely be returning to!”
  • PinYu Lai
    “The Soufflé Omelette was amazing! Thanks to the cozy atmosphere and friendly service, I’ll definitely be back to try more dishes.”
  • Imogen Jaques
    “I cannot put into words how much I ADORE this little cafe. It is by far my favourite cafe in brighton even with all of the choices available, this is by far one of the best. Food is always amazing, the playlists are always on top, this is just a great spot to go to. I would throughly recommend trying the bacon pancakes if they are on the menu!! Love love love here!! ❤️”
  • Natalie Khoo
    “Such a lovely brunch spot in Brighton! The interiors are super cute and give the place a really cosy, welcoming vibe. The food was great and beautifully presented. The staff were friendly and made the experience even better. Definitely a place I’d recommend if you’re in the area and looking for a nice, relaxed brunch.”

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Highlights

“At Cafe des Couleurs we combine our love of French and European food with British seasonal produce. Our menus change seasonally, and offer a range of breakfast, brunch & lunch dishes. Alongside a daily changing counter of bakes, cakes & patisseries and “Parisian Hot Chocolate”. A couple of times a month we host Bistro nights, comprising a 3 course meal with nibbles and petit fours. Visit us today to try our delicious food, drink the finest loose leaf tea s and experience our beautifully quirky setting.”

  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for solo dining

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Paid street parking
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed outside
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
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  • Family-friendly
  • Vegan options
  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
  • Coffee
  • Free water refills
Dining options· 7
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Offerings· 4
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
Facilities· 2
  • Gender-neutral restroom
  • Restroom
Family-friendly· 2
  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
Highlights· 2
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
Atmosphere· 2
  • Casual
  • Trendy
Crowd· 3
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Location

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