Kennys Rock & Soul Cafe

You'll find Kennys tucked away on Kensington Gardens, just skirting the edges of the city centre, and it's exactly the kind of unpretentious spot that makes Brighton tick. The decor leans into its name—think vinyl, rock posters, and enough character to fill a record shop—but it never feels try-hard. The breakfast menu is the real draw: proper cooked food that won't leave you skint, served by staff who actually seem pleased you're there. It's the kind of place where regulars have their usual order and tourists stumble in by accident, only to return the next morning.