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Hours
Sun
11:00 - 16:00
Mon
9:00 - 17:00
Tue
9:00 - 17:00
Wed
9:00 - 17:00
Thu
9:00 - 17:00
Fri
9:00 - 17:00
Sat
9:00 - 17:00
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PRICE RANGE
£4.00 – £9.00
CUISINES
Cafe, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
meals, features
Can a vegan person get a good meal at this restaurant?
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About
Please do not confuse with 'Riverside Cafe' which is downstairs. These are two separate business', and some of our good reviews are being awarded to the wrong place. We are a Brasserie in a light and airy loft like space in a national heritage building in the heart of Lewes. Serving everything from morning coffee, afternoon tea, light lunches or full 3 course meals. Our friendly, efficient and helpful staff will be delighted to serve you. Reasonably priced and above all freshly prepared food. Wholesome soups made with vegetables not just freeze dried with added water. Unique views of the River Ouse.
PRICE RANGE
£4.00 – £9.00
CUISINES
Cafe, British
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
FEATURES
Reservations, Buffet, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Mastercard, Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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4.0
118 reviews
Excellent
42
Very good
43
Average
17
Poor
9
Terrible
8
shawn
Lewes24 contributions
Sept 2024 • couples
We visited this establishment for the first time today as we squally only venture to the one downstairs but they have become too expensive. I chose eggs Benedict and a avocado smoothie , my partner had a breakfast however she said there were too many beans other than that it was nice and she also enjoyed her smoothie which was the mixed berries one. My eggs Benedict could of been a lot better the ham looked grey and pale and the eggs weren’t at all fresh as the yolks were very pale , if the establishment uses fresher ingredients I think they would do well , it was very tasty but not fresh and the smoothie was to die for it was awesome , staff were friendly and helpful.
Written 23 September 2024
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TheGeminiTravellers
Chepstow268 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
This was our first visit, meeting up as a family for a light lunch. The staff were very friendly and the food arrived quickly.
Our eight year old grandson enjoyed his burger so much....he said it was the best one he had ever eaten!
Look forward to returning on our next visit to Lewes.
Written 31 December 2024
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WarleyWasp
Warlingham257 contributions
Feb 2023 • none
Went there for a cheeky lunch having spent a fortune across the road and found a jewel in the town crown today. We had a lovely relaxed lunch of Cottage pie “the Special” which my wife declared very good and awfully hot. My sausages and mash were excellent and very reasonably priced. Friendly, relaxed service and lots of fun. Thank you.
Written 18 February 2023
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ittyditty
Wadhurst56 contributions
Apr 2023 • couples
We had the full English and chorizo hash with orange juice and watermelon juice. The full English was awfull, cold sausage cold beans really snotty eggs flavourless mushrooms and tomato. My wife had the chorizo hash and that was worse, the really snotty eggs were sat on mush, covered in flavourless cheese, then it had this warm sliced bright red Salami (not chorizo) in the mush it was a disaster of a dish. The orange juice was orange squash, the best bit was the watermelon juice and the setting. All this for £28, not good should of gone to bills opposite
Written 3 April 2023
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Amanda R
1 contribution
Jan 2023 • family
My food was passable although poached eggs were hard boiled. My companion had Welsh Rarebit, what turned up was 1 tiny piece of toast with some melted cheese on it with a couple of pieces of cucumber & tomato on the side, awful - £8.50 when I complained I was told by the person on the till I just take the money it’s nothing to do with me. I asked for the manager & he came over, was quite aggressive & told me all abt his overheads & outgoings & u know what the price is as it’s stated on the menu!!! He begrudgingly took £2 off the bill. Much better cafes, it’s not a brasserie to spend your money, don’t bother here
Written 30 January 2023
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Craig F
Brighton40 contributions
Dec 2020 • none
Nice open place, even in winter. We were seated by a very pleasant friendly staff member and given a menu and told where the heater control was if we were cold. You can order at the cashier or at the table. It's a quirky place with a fish monger and sweet shop under the same roof and a shop upstairs of some sort. Good coffee and a wide range of cold drinks, including Harvey's and an excellent menu upstaging the very well known establishment just a stone's throw away make this an excellent cafe. It is a treat. Very nice people, comfy, inexpensive, unpretentious. Go.
Written 21 December 2020
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Crawley171 contributions
Sept 2020 • none
I think what makes this place is the helpfulness of the staff. The waiter we had was very patient and understanding with my fusspot children and went out of his way to help us. The food was good and reasonably priced. Coffee was decent. My 3 year old had a kids meals that comes with an ice lolly and they gave my 8 year old a lolly on the house so he didn’t feel left out. It’s stuff like they that makes a place special. Thank you!
Written 26 September 2020
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Trip09392586211
Ever so grateful you enjoyed your experience with us and the warm compliments on the staff!
Thank you 😊
Written 29 September 2020
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Emily
East Dean115 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
I've been to this café on numerous occasions. The menu is always the same. I think I've tried most things!Roast dinner always roast beef. It's a cheap option and staff are friendly. Best tables are by the window overlooking river.
Written 15 August 2022
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Bob
1 contribution
Jul 2020 • family
We visit the brasserie whenever possible because no Matter what it is we are visiting for - we are always made to feel welcome. If that be for a just coffee or breakfast - it’s always ok. The food is excellent and always cooked to perfection no matter what requests I have.
There isn’t many (if any) places like this in lewes any more. A full traditional English breakfast is hard to find here now. Great place to stop for my lunch breaks also. Outstanding service always. Very clean and reassuring seeing staff with masks and following guidelines to ensure the safest visit here.
Written 22 August 2020
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Trip09392586211
Thank you so much from all of us at the Brasserie, we’re ever so grateful you continuously support us! It gives us pleasure and motivation to do our outmost on providing the service and experience you have enjoyed! 🤗
Written 23 August 2020
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Laura7
Lewes2 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
Such a wonderful place to visit. Always greeted with a warm welcome and big smiles. It’s clean and fresh with great views of the river.
Staff are so friendly and always helpful, well mannered and happy to help in any way. The food is amazing! We are never disappointed and always leave feeling very satisfied. Track and trace in place and was very reassuring seeing sanitiser used on everything when other customers left. I felt safe and will always return.
Written 22 August 2020
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Trip09392586211
Thank you for your support, it is an absolute pleasure seeing you again and again! 🤗
Written 26 August 2020
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Localeaterinarea
Ringmer216 contributions
Jan 2022 • friends
I regularly visit here for breakfast. Their full English is great value for money. They have a good selection of breakfast, sandwiches, jackets and lunches. The service is always 100%. Lee is lovely.
One of my regular haunts, beautifully situated overlooking the River Ouse.
Written 23 January 2022
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Carol C
4 contributions
Jul 2020 • couples
Stopped here for breakfast and it was absolutely perfect. Eggs Florentine was delicious. The staff were very obliging in taking my request for some minor changes. Hubby had the full English and that was of a very high quality. Overall a wonderful dinning experience, great food, staff, decor And atmosphere. Would totally recommend a visit .
Written 9 July 2020
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Lewesians
31 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
The staff are so warm and welcoming and the food is great and very reasonably priced. A really nice atmosphere and you never feel rushed. Free coffee refills - what more could you ask for. Always our first choice for breakfast, lunch or a quick coffee.
Written 30 October 2020
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M P
East Sussex1 contribution
Jun 2022 • couples
We love the Brasserie and visit every Sunday for a full English breakfast. Friendly staff who remember our order, great food and excellent value. Can't praise this place enough- much better than the overpriced, pretentious Bills!
Written 3 June 2022
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Paul G
Poole14 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
Looking for a hot drink and a snack we found this gem. Highly organised as to Covid19 precautions but striking the right balance with a welcoming manner, good value and excellent service. I recommend their bacon,egg and cheese bagel!
Written 27 August 2020
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Trip09392586211
Thank you for your visit, glad you enjoyed your experience at the Brasserie!
Many thanks 😊
Written 29 August 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
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