Cafe Coho

Walk down Ship Street towards the seafront and you'll find Cafe Coho tucked into the thick of Brighton's most walkable stretch—surrounded by independent shops, vintage dealers, and enough character to make you forget the chain cafés exist. It's the kind of place where locals actually sit down with their laptops without feeling guilty, where the coffee tastes like someone genuinely cares, and where you can grab something actually edible rather than just a muffin that's been sitting under a heat lamp. The vibe is straightforward: good espresso, decent pastries, people-watching that doesn't require effort. Nothing fancy, nothing trying too hard. Just consistent, reliable, the café equivalent of a friend who always shows up.