Brighton has a whole range of great cafes and coffee houses perfect for an invigorating cup of coffee and a delicious slice of cake.

However, if you're going to meet a friend or perhaps just want to indulge yourself, you'll want to head somewhere that's received plenty of great reviews.

Here are some of the highest-rated spots in the Brighton area based on Google Reviews.

7 of the best spots for coffee and a slice of cake in Brighton

The Artisan Cakery

Address: 117 St George's Road, Kemptown, Brighton BN2 1EA

Rating: 4.6/5 (from 162 Google Reviews)

One reviewer wrote: "Amazing coffee and incredible cakes! So good we had to take some of it home. Lovely friendly staff with a lovely welcoming and cosy atmosphere. Highly recommend you visit!"

Another shared: "I was just mooching around Kemptown and was drawn in to Artisan by an array of delicious-looking cakes and the smell of decent coffee. I wasn't disappointed (though spoilt for choice).

"Largely a takeaway, I sat at one of Artisan's few tables and savoured my date and apple flapjack with a latte - it was genuinely delicious and really fresh."

Garden Cafe Brighton

Address: 29 North Road, Brighton BN1 1YB

Rating: 4.7/5 (from 246 Google Reviews)

One reviewer wrote: "Lovely cafe!! We had some brunch menu, coffee and a cake, wonderful experience! The best coffee I've ever had and the cake was amazing too. The food is great, with loads of healthy options, and even looking beautiful!

"The staff are always very welcoming, great atmosphere with lovely plants and decorations, highly recommend."

Bond St Coffee

Address: 15 Bond Street, Brighton BN1 1RD

Rating: 4.5/5 (from 477 Google Reviews)

One reviewer wrote: "Lovely coffee shop in the heart of Brighton. The coffee was delicious so was the banana walnut bread. The staff was friendly. The little table by the window on the sun made my experience even better."

Another shared: "Excellent coffee, knowledgeable baristas and nice cakes with vegan options. My go to when in Brighton."

Black Mocha

Address: 103 Gloucester Road, Brighton BN1 4AP

Rating: 4.6/5 (from 481 Google Reviews)

One reviewer wrote: "Great little coffee place! My favourite place to have coffee in Brighton...I always visit this place. Friendly staff, amazing cakes, great coffee with all varieties of milk on offer and I also recently tried their dark chocolate cocoa with coconut milk which was delicious."

Another shared: "Great coffee and sandwiches, and home made cakes , love this hidden gem".

Marmalade

Address: 237 Eastern Road, Brighton BN2 5JJ

Rating: 4.6/5 (from 745 Google Reviews)

One reviewer wrote: "Finally got around to a visit. Just coffee & cake this time but will be back for more...the lunch fare looked great. Lovely decor & atmosphere. Friendly & efficient service. Very impressed".

Another shared: "Lovely little place, was busy when I went. Quirky upstairs seating area, but not accessible if you have chairs, prams etc. Nice coffee and food, friendly staff and reasonable priced."

Pelicano Coffee Co.

Address: 28 Sydney Street, Brighton BN1 4EP

Rating: 4.5/5 (from 396 Google Reviews)

One reviewer wrote: "A quaint, rustic and cozy little coffee shop with an adorable coffee garden round the back! I needed somewhere to work whilst on a day trip and this was the perfect place to do so; serving strong, flavourful and delicious coffee and scrumptious cakes!"

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Pavilion Gardens Cafe

Address: Royal Pavilion Grounds, New Road, Brighton BN1 1UG

Rating: 4.4/5 (from 1,493 Google Reviews)

One reviewer wrote: "Attached to the pavilion and shop this lovely addition provides excellent teas and coffees plus cakes. Staff went the extra mile without hesitation making the visit more special and memorable. Flour free chocolate cake was really good. Quaint place to meet and chat while enjoying a snack."