
Seaside Cafe
Quick info
About Seaside Cafe
Breakfast anchors the menu at Seaside Cafe, a cafe on Seaside in Eastbourne. The full English is a mainstay, and toast and bread come alongside dishes such as avocado on toast. Coffee is served throughout, and tea arrives in a mug rather than a pot. The cafe works on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken. Tables outside give the option of eating in the open air, while high chairs make the room practical for families with young children. A step-free entrance lets visitors with mobility needs come in without a step. The kitchen keeps daytime hours, opening every day of the week.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingParking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, coffee flavour quality, bubble and squeak and very clean premises.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, coffee flavour quality, bubble and squeak and very clean premises.
Customer Review Summary
The full English breakfast is what draws most reviewers back, described as hot, large in portion and reasonably priced, with several saying they wouldn't go elsewhere for it. Close behind is the coffee, which one regular calls the best in town, and the bubble and squeak, singled out as a standout on a first visit. Several also note how clean the cafe is and how welcoming the staff and chef are, with one first-timer saying nothing was too much trouble. The clearest complaint comes from a delivery order, where a diner describes brown avocado on soggy bread and a full English that arrived cold and inedible. Another regular reports an off day of forgotten toast, no crusty bread, tea served extremely milky rather than with milk on the side, and none of the usual greeting from the chef. A separate visitor wished tea came in a pot rather than a mug, and one suggested background music.
Customer Review Summary
The full English breakfast is what draws most reviewers back, described as hot, large in portion and reasonably priced, with several saying they wouldn't go elsewhere for it. Close behind is the coffee, which one regular calls the best in town, and the bubble and squeak, singled out as a standout on a first visit. Several also note how clean the cafe is and how welcoming the staff and chef are, with one first-timer saying nothing was too much trouble. The clearest complaint comes from a delivery order, where a diner describes brown avocado on soggy bread and a full English that arrived cold and inedible. Another regular reports an off day of forgotten toast, no crusty bread, tea served extremely milky rather than with milk on the side, and none of the usual greeting from the chef. A separate visitor wished tea came in a pot rather than a mug, and one suggested background music.
Featured reviews
- Oliver Mintern
“Really good food love it every time I coming and get breakfast all staff are lovely and welcoming to all the people. Recommend you to check out this amazing place.”
- Emily Coombes
“I’ve just had the best experience at the Seaside Cafe. The staff are lovely especially Chanice ❤️ The coffee is the best in town! Fantastic food choices and everything is soooo clean 🧼 Will definitely be back soon x”
- Jan Le-Flay Williams
“It was our first time visiting this lovely cafe. The staff were so cheerful and friendly, nothing too much trouble. The food was delicious!! Served lovely and hot. Food was good quality and the Bubble and squeak fab!! Coffee really good flavour too. My friend was a bit disappointed that tea only came in a mug not a pot but the food made up for that. Will definitely be back, thank you 5*”
- Jeff Scott
“A great cafe, I come regularly with work and with family. Food and service is 1st class and the price is very reasonable too. If I could give more than 5 stars, then I would!”
- Ashley northwood
“Great food and Great Service, Hassan and Chanice in particular always make it a lovely experience, wouldn’t go anywhere else for a breakfast!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
- Popular for good for working on laptop
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Parking
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
- Casual
- On-site services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
How Seaside Cafe compares to nearby cafes
- Seaside Cafe · This shop4.5354 reviews
Mentioned in reviews: full english breakfast, coffee flavour quality, bubble and squeak
- 213 reviews0.1 mi
Mentioned in reviews: halal breakfast, full english breakfast, large portions, good value
- 456 reviews0.7 mi
Mentioned in reviews: full english breakfast, special breakfast, generous portions
- 210 reviews0.9 mi
Mentioned in reviews: full english breakfast, coffee and cake, best hot chocolate
Seaside Cafe This shop | Café Continental | Café Nikoletta | The Snug Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5(354) | 4.8(213) | 4.8(456) | 4.7(210) | |
| Price | £ | £ | — | ££ |
| Distance | — | 0.1 mi | 0.7 mi | 0.9 mi |
| Open today |
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