Mon Cafe Brighton & Hove

You'll find Mon Cafe tucked away on Church Road in Hove, where it's been quietly winning over locals who can't be bothered with the Old Town tourist crush. Walk in and you're met with the kind of warmth that comes from a place that genuinely wants you there—no airs, no Instagram gimmicks. The menu reads like someone's taken the best bits from across the Mediterranean and cooked them with real technique. Everything lands properly: the fresh ingredients actually taste fresh, the seasoning knows what it's doing, and the portions won't leave you broke or still hungry.