Vegan-friendly
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Vegetarian cafe with counter service. Offers a variety of food including vegan cakes. Vegan lunch on Sunday. Reopened Jul 2021. Open Mon-Sun 09:30-17:30.
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17 Kensington Gardens, North Laine, Brighton, England, BN1 4AL
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Last update on 24 Jun 2023 by geometric-noise
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92 Reviews
First Review by sussexbunny
LittleAliceFell
Points +2387
Old-school perfection - Edit
Wow, I understand why Iydea is so well-loved in Brighton. So many options and incredibly fresh food! The counter-style service is very reminiscent of old-school vegetarian/Buddhist cafes in the best possible way. Wonderful food, atmosphere and careful handling of allergens.
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AngieWright
Points +74
Good Healthy food, not junk. - Edit
Good healthy options, 80%? vegan, probably the best place in Brighton at the moment, as many veggie/vegan cafes have closed.
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DylanSq
Points +35
Lovely and fresh - Edit
Great selection of of mains and side pick and choose what you like
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vegansheep
Points +3303
If it went vegan would be perfection - Edit
Very reasonably priced healthy whole foods. Great portion sizes and very tasty. Will definitely return
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HootyOwl
Points +25
Lovely, fresh, tasty and colourful food - Edit
Had the main 2 sides 2 toppings option. The main was Caribbean chickpea curry and I added Mediterranean veg and green salad. Also beetroot pickle and a hot chilli sauce. OK, a bit of an unconventional mix but all very flavourful and healthy. Also had a delicious Supergreens drink. I'll definitely visit again.
Read morePros: A good selection, Fresh, Healthy
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vegan4theanimalsjess
Points +103
Lovely place and great food! - Edit
I had a vegan breakfast. It was cooked to perfection, and not bland at all. The sausages were homemade! The latte milk was perfect. The staff were also super friendly. The atmosphere was relaxed, comfortable and clean.
Read moreWe went back again in the afternoon, so we could try a smoothie! It was made all with fresh ingredients and was delicious. And the buffet food on offer was expansive, looked so tasty but we didn't try as we'd had lunch already.
Although this place isn't fully vegan, I felt it deserved the 5 stars!!
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-21
Pros: Amazing breakfast, Selection of fresh smoothies and juices, Really comfortable and relaxed inside
Cons: Serves vegetarian food
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cynicaloptimist
Points +1433
Excellent Vegan Breakfast - Edit
Great place - lovely breakfast with fresh and locally sourced ingredients, friendly staff. Would have loved to try their lunch.
Read moreFood is clearly thought about carefully and valued - love the ethos of the place and it comes through in the tastes and textures of well cooked food, prepared with intentionality and care.
Very satisfied with the breakfast yet not left feeling lethargic as can be the case with other breakfasts.
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JudeTheCat
Points +708
Nice Vegan Breakfast - Edit
Popped in for breakfast. Enormous serving. Service could have been a bit more attentive especially given how quiet it was
Read morePros: Big portion
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GeorgeLub
Points +177
Fresh food and lively vibe - Edit
Iydea is a deservedly popular place. Good quality food - plenty for vegans - with a varying menu every day. The staff are hard-working and cheerful. It’s my number one place for good, healthy food in Brighton. Can get crowded during busy times. Great location too.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-03-26
Pros: Fresh food, Great vibe, Varying menu, nicely thought out
Cons: A bit of a squeeze when it is busy
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Simonwdb
Points +40
A bit old school - Edit
Everything me and my partner had was very bland, to the point we unfortunately left a lot of food and went for lunch somewhere else.
Read moreThere's no need to add a load of fake meats and stuff to the menu, but it could do with a bit of a shake up and some flavour. I really couldn't recommend it if you're looking for something really tasty
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tristi_b
Points +13
Amazing and Varied every time - Edit
It doesn’t seem to matter what time of year or day of the week that I come here, there’s always a gluten free vegan option for me. And it’s always delicious
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-02-13
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BoxhillYoga
Points +52
Favourite place in Brighton for lunch - Edit
Delicious, healthy wholesome food, with a good choice. Quick service as you just choose what you like from the counter, nice to see the food before you decide what you want. Great choice of sides and toppings. Wonderful range of drinks too.
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Xaclyde
Points +40
Fantastic coffee :) - Edit
So, this place is mostly vegan, with the exception of serving cow's milk and eggs.
Read moreThey're striving to be fully plant-based, which is appreciated.
I've tried the flat white with oat milk, and it was excellent!
The place and its staff are very welcoming.
Highly recommended!
Pros: Friendliness, Taste, Atmosphere
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JaredLin
Points +367
Very good vibes - Edit
I had just a fresh mint tea, but the food looked really nice and lots of vegan options !
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CoenraadHeijdemann
Points +884
Lots of healthy food choices - Edit
So much choice in very veggie, vegan food!
Read morePros: Many vegan options, Generous portions, Pleasantly priced
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kellydibbert
Points +439
Lovely brunch - Edit
Scrambled tofu, toms and mushrooms. Seasoned to perfection. Cakes, brownies, little treats and delicious juices.
Read morePros: Nice and quiet in the mornings! , Good coffee , Tasty rich brownie
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Shareen
Points +360
Favourite Brighton Eatery! - Edit
Highly recommended for great, fresh, vegan and gluten free food. We were even more impressed this time than we were before as it is almost entirely vegan now, freshly decorated, great choice of food, super coffee, and so, so tasty! Brighton offers a great range of vegetarian and vegan cafes and restaurants, and we have been fortunate enough to have tried several of them. Without a doubt though, this is our favourite. The range of food, the friendly atmosphere, the great location, it can't be beaten. Don't miss the opportunity of trying the food here, it is outstanding!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-06-24
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BeataSieczko
Points +35
Wegan - Edit
Bardzo miła obsługa, super jedzenie, dużo vegańskich dań w dobrej cenie
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tallulahdenyer
Points +95
Really tasty and affordable - Edit
I loved this, I loved how quickly you can get such a tasty and healthy vegan meal in a lovely spot in Brighton. The prices were very fair and there are so many options. Definitely going back. A bit of a shame they still serve cheese as this could so easily be an all vegan establishment but still worth a visit.
Read morePros: Healthy food, Vast choices and flavours, Canteen like set up in cafe
Cons: Serves dairy cheese
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GoodIntentions
Points +44
Fab-U-lous - Edit
What an absolute find! Mostly plant-based/ vegan. Easy to order 1 main 2 sides 2 toppings. Fantastic choices, very tasty. Cannot recommend highly enough. Yum, yum, yum, yum, yum!!!
Read morePros: Mostly plantbased , Lots of choice, Excellent flavours
Cons: None, Nope, Nutt'n
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Aldona💫
Points +1172
Iydea - Edit
Great if you‘re looking for a quick non fancy refill of veggies. Lots of vegan sauces and toppings too.
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shjipstone
Points +587
Absolute favourite - Edit
This is one of my favourite places in the UK to eat, honestly. Sure, it’s not flashy, but it always delivers such wholesome and delicious and varied home cooked style food. Proper old school vegetarian cooking. Pick one main, two sides and two condiments; even the random ones seem to sing together
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Totally agree
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KCadventure
Points +1383
Really nice breakfast or lunch spot - Edit
Lovely vegetarian (mostly vegan) cafe. I had a lovely big vegan cooked breakfast which was really good, and came with sausages they make themselves from a mix! Very nice.
Read moreThe big breakfast, with extra avocado, only cost £11 which I thought was very reasonable.
I also had a smoothie, which was nice enough, but I'm not sure was worth £6.50. Funny how the food was cheaper than expected but the drinks more expensive.
Lots of nice looking salads laid out for lunch so this would also be a good place for lunch.
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AlexWaring
Points +120
Nice brunch - Edit
We visited here this morning and had a short mothers day brunch. We came with ourr 7 month old baby who was warmly welcomed with some lovely staff chatting with her. We selected a nice food offering and left feeling very satisfied.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Vegan chai latte 😋 , Flavoursome food
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Pupnik
Points +1729
Tasty, healthy food - Edit
Popped in here for breakfast as they do some nice options, not just a fry up. We had a tofu scramble on toast and a smashed avocado (make sure to ask to remove the feta if vegan). Both were really nice, I especially liked the mint and chilli flakes with the avocado, and the toasted seeds on both. We also had a fresh orange, carrot, lemon and ginger juice and it was really delicious and refreshing - just what we needed after indulging in a bit too much vegan junk food over the weekend! Staff were also very nice and helpful. Recommended.
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emmylou53
Points +32
Love this place! - Edit
Very tasty vegan and vegetarian breakfasts. Whole food based too!! Staff really friendly and wonderful ethos - recycling, waste reduction, giving away unsold food at the end of the day. Also great location in the Brighton lanes.
Read morePros: Whole food based.Yum sourdough &homemade bkd beans, Great ethos, Attentive and friendly staff
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veggiemumvegandd
Points +156
Delicious - Edit
Choose a main, 2 sides and 2 toppings. A good selection of mains and hot and cold sides.
Read morePros: Delicious food , Great drinks, Loads of vegan options clearly labelled
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