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Loved visiting this little gem this morning.
The atmosphere is perfectly British circa 1996, I loved it. Even being on my own, I wasn't bored coz there were lots to look at. Pictures from the area (seeing what west pier looked like before the fire was amazing, such a loss), art for sale, hanging plants and other customers made my breakfast taste even better than it already would have.
As a person with many allergies, having a 'build your own' menu is perfect. I had 2 rashers, 1 fried egg and grilled tomatoes. It was all very tasty, cooked to perfection and it was the perfect second breakfast on my last day in beautiful Brighton.
Thank you for having me, Jane and Co
Alex Hudgell
I’ve been craving some fried bread for a while. After visiting this place I will not be touching anymore fried bread, or full English in general, with a barge pole for a while. Belchers satisfied the craving so much that I had to do a couple laps up and down Brighton pier to bring myself back to life. Had a man ever jumped to his death into the freezing ocean from a fry up overload… probably not but it was close to being a world first.
The atmosphere cultivated is exactly what you want from any proper cafe. A warming welcome from a sweet lady which feels like she’s essentially welcomed you into her living room contrasted by some of the most bleak looking geezers you’ve ever laid eyes on solemnly chowing down on an extra portion of beige.
The stain glass full English in the window was beautiful and lures you in for a colourful culinary experience. The reality is your in for ever shade of brown in the working man’s rainbow. And your reward you’ll find at the end is big pot of regret.
Don’t get me wrong this is a positive review. It’s the real full English experience. It’s like I was in Layer Cake and was about to watch Morty take a kettle to the face.
One bloke came into the cafe and the dialogue was as such (names replaced):
Geezer 1: alright carol how’s it going?
Carol: alright Steve, just the usual today?
Geezer 1: just a cuppa tea carol
Carol: so no food today?
Geezer 1: nah a full English as well of course (insert look of surprise and disgust at carols suggestion)
Notes on ordering etiquette: swapping of items is tolerated BUT not the tomatoes which in hindsight is fare. I respect da rulez from Carol. Carol knows about breafastnomics and she doesn’t hold back on teaching you.
Ordering tip: an additional half size portion of bubble n squeak between two people is definitely enough food. You don’t want to find yourself staring into the abyss off the end of the pier.
Only criticisms would be:
- sausage was laid end-to-end (see picture)… savage behaviour
- the egg touching the beans could be considered negligence
- I can confirm the bacon was not cooked on a radiator
Ongoing debate: is it acceptable to serve fried bread alongside untoasted buttered bread? Someone has since told me you should make a friend bread sandwich (normal bread outside, fried bread in the middle)… i will be returning to conquer such a feat
Richard Wilson
So much well cooked food for great value! Not to mention the friendly and fast service.
It's always good to have a go to cafe for breakfast and now I've got mine for Brighton! 😁 Will definitely be returning in the future.
Frances Morrison
Little hidden treasure between Western Road and the seafront in Brighton. You can always be sure of a warm welcome from Jane- which is no doubt why she appears to have loyal customers.
Laura Don
Cute and local eatery in Brighton.
If you are in Brighton and looking for breakfast you should stop here.
The breakfast was £6.50 including a drink. See photo for food.
The fried bread was delicious, which I have not eaten since I was a little girl. And the bacon was nice a thick cut.
The lady who served us was a lovely and friendly, and an overall delight.
Anne Lindley-French
Belchers is a haven in what can sometimes be a heartless world. The food is wonderful (bubble and squeak sublime, quality bacon) and the welcome is always very warm. If running a business with a good heart equated to money, the lady who runs it would be a billionaire. They only take cash, so pop to the cashpoint first.
Stephanie Kelly
Cannot recommend this café enough, the lady that runs it is so lovely and talkative, the food is by far the best breakfast we've ever had, piping hot when it arrives, so fresh and delicious. A real character of a café. Will definitely be returning
Clare Staley
The sandwiches were really nice we had came from Sheffield on family business and were going back to Sheffield and did not want to pay motorway service charges
Usuman Shehu
Really friendly lady that serves. I don't like eggs so she happily swapped it for another sausage. Highly recommend trying this place which is almost opposite the Lion and Lobster. Not the best breakfast ever but a good breakfast and great value at just £5 which included a cup of tea
Jack Godward
Hands down the best cafe in Brighton! Very reasonably priced, and the food is always top notch.
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