Cloud 9

Four and a half stars (295 reviews)

Brighton Place, Brighton

A lovely bakery in the heart of the city with a loyal following, Cloud 9 is an unsurprising name to see at the top of this list.

Pick up some brilliant cakes and sandwiches and relax as you watch people stroll through The Lanes.

Freyaro said: “The food was delicious and the sundaes were a bargain.

“We have been multiple times and is now a must when we go to Brighton.”

Julien Plumart Cafe

Four and a half stars (247 reviews)

Queen’s Road, Brighton

Close to Brighton Station, and with a customer base that includes locals and commuters, this cafe serves cracking afternoon teas and is a simple spot to pop in for lunch or to get a snack to take on the train.

Lizzie L said: “What a delightful hour or so we spent enjoying the beautifully made patisserie items – it was a real treat.”

The Flour Pot Bakery

Four and a half stars (203 reviews)

Sydney Street, Brighton

Another popular spot in Brighton for tourists and locals who go through North Laine on a daily basis.

The fact that is always seems busy is a sign it must be doing something right.

Jetboy12 said: “The chocolate slice was not too over powering and not too rich, a nice mixture.”

Sugardough

Four and a half stars (189 reviews)

Victoria Terrace, Hove

It seems that no matter what time you walk past Sugardough the queue is usually out of the door.

That might be because it is a small cafe, but it is also because the food is so good.

Fresh, hot sausage rolls and pastries are the most popular items and it’s easy to see why when tasting it.

Graham J said: “The cakes and savouries looked really good and we also stopped at their one in The Lanes for same.

“Food looked excellent in both places.”

Open Bakery

Four and a half stars (134 reviews)

St George’s Road, Kemp Town, Brighton

If you wander through Kemp Town there is nothing better than sitting in a cafe with a drink and watching the world go by.

The Open Bakery is one of the best places in the area to do that

Some great pastries and sandwiches on offer and a great place to people watch.

ManAboutTown67 said: “Great food, baked goods and coffee, and buzzy and very popular with the locals of Kemp Town village.”

Angel Food Bakery

Four and a half stars (122 reviews)

Argyle Road, Brighton

There are so many bakeries in Brighton that you have to do something to stand out and the Angel Food Bakery manages to do that.

Some innovative cakes and pastries are sure to draw the eye and tantalise the taste buds.

Glendoliver said: “So happy with the service and final product would definitely recommend.”

Ben’s Cookies

Four and a half stars (59 reviews)

Duke Street, Brighton

This cafe, if you couldn’t tell by the name, specialises in cookies of all different varieties.

If you’re looking for a sweet bite to eat then this is the place to stop.

Aaronkendall_ said: “Lovely little shop in the high street, have a massive variety of cookies to choose from and they are served warm.”

Dum Dum Donutterie

Four stars (97 reviews)

Brighton Square, Brighton

Right in the centre of The Lanes and, like Ben’s Cookies, a spot that specialises in one particular food item.

The Dum Dum Donutterie serves some of the best doughnuts in Brighton – with some unique flavour combinations.

If you fancy something different

to store bought then this is the place to check out.

Henry A said: “We really enjoyed our doughnuts, of which there was a good selection, and our coffee, which tasted much better than many we’ve had in high street cafes.”

Sixteen

Four and a half stars (35 reviews)

Sydney Street, Brighton

Another cafe near North Laine that creates a buzz among both locals and tourists.

This quaint cafe does its job well

and customers more often than not leave satisfied.

Tinytot222 said: “I love all their food especially their baguettes, everything is freshly made.

“The owners are so kind and nice.”