13 Cranbourne Street, next to Churchill Square
A warm hello in the heart of Brighton.
A family-run cafe for traditional breakfasts, jacket potatoes and orange juice from the juicer, with a welcome from Ala that 91 reviews mention.
- Google rating
- 4.8from 987 Google reviews
- 91 reviews
- mention the friendly owner
- Every day
- 9am to 6pm
- Eat in or outside
- Takeaway and delivery too
Everyone mentions Ala.
“Ala is one of the most lovely, welcoming and genuine people you could ever meet.”
People write about the owner more than anything on the menu: making time to chat, making an iced chai latte he had never made before, cutting up an orange from the juicer for a baby who loves them.
- 91reviews mention the friendly owner
- 65reviews mention the welcoming atmosphere
- 46reviews mention the welcoming staff
- 19reviews mention a friendly cafe
Oranges, straight from the juicer.
Fresh orange juice comes up in 34 reviews. The oranges go through the juicer behind the counter, and there are milkshakes too.
“…the freshly squeezed orange juice was just what we needed after a night at Moby.”
- 34
- reviews mention the orange juice
- 18
- mention the milkshakes
A front-row seat on Brighton.
Ala’s is right in the middle of town, beside Churchill Square and a few minutes from the Clock Tower and the seafront. Take a table outside and watch the city go by.
Outdoor seating comes up in 18 reviews, and people-watching in a few more. When it rains, reviewers say the outside tables have cover.
“We normally go to chain cafes but we have changed our normal cafe to this one.” Tia Stevens, Google review
What people come back for
Traditional cafe food, made to order. Here it’s described in reviewers’ words; ask at the counter for today’s menu and prices.
English breakfast
The full breakfast and the classic, with a pot of breakfast tea.
Eggs and brunch
Poached eggs, egg and avocado, and beans on toast on fresh bread.
Jacket potatoes
A Brighton lunch favourite, mentioned in 25 reviews.
Sandwiches and baguettes
Southern fried chicken and mayo, ham, and sausage rolls to go.
Fresh orange juice and milkshakes
Orange juice from the juicer, and milkshakes, mentioned in 52 reviews.
Coffee, tea and cake
Coffee, breakfast tea, an iced chai latte and chocolate brownies.
Meet at Ala’s.
Right by Churchill Square, it’s the easy place to meet in town. Plan it here, then send the group an invite with directions from wherever they’re coming.
Pick who’s coming and when, and your invite fills in here.
Then send it to the group, add it to your calendar, or call the cafe.
Walking times are rough. Tap Directions for a live route.
“Ala made us feel very welcome and made time to chat with us. Such a lovely little place, totally worth a visit.”
“Lovely little cafe! Ala was so friendly and helpful and food and coffee was delicious.”
Chloe Madge
Google review
“I got the classic breakfast with a breakfast tea. The food was lovely and the atmosphere was great. Not the mention the owner is very kind!”
Elizabeth Schneider
Google review
“Lovely little café with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. ☕️ The food and drinks were really nice, and the staff were friendly and helpful. I also loved the cosy interior and relaxed atmosphere. A great place for breakfast or a coffee. Would definitely recommend and visit again!♥️♥️”
Rojini Singh Thakuri
Google review
4.8 from 987 reviews on Google
Find us next to Churchill Square.
13 Cranbourne Street, Brighton, Brighton and Hove, BN1 2RD
- Churchill SquareNext door
- The Clock TowerA few minutes along West Street
- The seafrontAbout 5 minutes up West Street
- Brighton stationAbout 10 minutes down Queens Road
Opening hours
- Monday
- 9am to 6pm
- Tuesday
- 9am to 6pm
- Wednesday
- 9am to 6pm
- Thursday
- 9am to 6pm
- Friday
- 9am to 6pm
- Saturday
- 9am to 6pm
- Sunday
- 9am to 6pm
Eat in, sit outside, take away, or order for delivery through the apps, including Uber Eats. One reviewer mentions food stopping at 4pm, so call if you want to eat late in the afternoon.
Come in and say hello.
13 Cranbourne Street, Brighton BN1 2RD, next to Churchill Square.