Brunch & breakfastMarket Street

The Breakfast Club

American diner brunch, reliably busy, worth the wait

6.0/10

Local score

No. 109 of 300 places to eat on r/brighton, from 20 locals across 18 threads.

100% would send a mate. Still recommended in 2026.

Locals and visitors rate this Market Street chain for its American diner vibe, quirky decor, and dishes like French toast with fried chicken. It's consistently described as busy, especially at weekends, with waits from 10 minutes up to an hour, and one commenter calls it 'a bit less unique' than smaller indie spots.

Go for
American-style brunch with friends, expect a queue
Heads up
Long queues and busy waits, especially at weekends

What locals say

The Eagle pub has cushioned banquettes, but from memory, they are a little firm. The Breakfast Club upstairs has a fantastic comfy circular cushioned booth in one corner - but it is ludicrously busy on weekends, not guaranteed and they want you out in 90 mins or less. The Black Dove - cocktail bar and pub at the end of St James Street, does have a very comfy couch in one corner. But it might not be…
u/crgoodw, 20255 upvotes“Is there anywhere comfortable to wait for four hours in Brighton?”
Had a great brunch at The Breakfast Club a couple of weeks ago, really recommend the French toast with fried chicken, syrup and sour cream (sounds like it won’t work, honestly, it does). *edit:…
u/dani-no-lols, 20223 upvotes“What are some of the best places for breakfast, lunch or dinner in Brighton?”
It's not wanky per se, but the Breakfast Club is fun The decor and general atmosphere is quirky in a good way and the food has always been really good IMO That said, I thought Embers was smoky overpriced nonsense, so do with that what you…
u/JontyLaRue, 20261 upvotes“Fancy breakfast locations?”
New Club opposite the i360 have a pretty good selection on their breakfast menu along with a killer Bacon Bloody Mary. Breakfast Club in town is always a comfy favourite but usually super busy (expect anything from a 10-60 minute wait). Billies in Hampton Place do the most incredible hashes and serve enormous portions for the prices. Venus on Western Road do a really nice traditional Full English for a very reasonable price. Those…
u/Arkaboop, 20181 upvotes“Best breakfast in Brighton?”

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