Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Hastings

"Beanzz is one of the most popular cafes in Eastbourne and is guaranteed to provide a warm welcome and a vibrant atmosphere. The dog-friendly café is one of the quirkier additions the town has to offer, with bold coloured walls and vintage decor. The café offers a variety of hot drinks, smoothies and ice creams as well as hearty breakfasts and a renowned selection of home made bakes."

"27/05/2021: This place is NOT at all for solo visitors and workers. They have a policy of no laptops between 10am-3pm during the week to maintain the ‘social atmosphere’. I can understand this from a business perspective, to stop people taking up space during the busiest hours, but it is extremely isolating for what could be a majority of their customers."

"29 The Waterfront, Sovereign Harbour, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 5UZ. Harvester are a family favourite chain of restaurants that also serve breakfast “Mornings were made for our unlimited breakfasts, available all week!. It includes eggs, bacon, sausage (including vegan and vegetarian sausages), and so much more, all freshly cooked to order."

"4.5 miles away from The Grand Hotel Eastbourne in Eastbourne. 1 High Street, Brighton, BN26 5HA. Serving honest, freshly-cooked food, Harvester creates a warm, family-friendly vibe at its hundreds of restaurants throughout the UK."

"Formerly an old pub, Bill’s Eastbourne restaurant is in a great location, right in the middle of the town, with seating inside and out."

"An independent cafe that gives residents of Eastbourne incredible brunch and speciality coffee since 2014 in a cosy, lively, cheery environment. Their menu changes every three months offering you something new and exciting!. One reviewer said: "I am vegan and I'm so happy with the options here... it's not overpriced lettuce. The avocado on toast with pickled beetroot and all the other bits is so yum for breakfast and for lunch the tofu teriyaki bowl is amazing (and filling!)."

"Occupying a prime spot at the foot of pretty Mermaid Street, this cafe could be thoroughly mediocre and still turn a profit – but thankfully, it’s a little wonder, with jolly, slightly beachy decor that’s thoroughly welcoming. The front counter groans with cakes, pastries and other treats; pop in for a takeaway coffee or ice-cream, or take a seat for a great breakfast (prepared by the hotel kitchen upstairs), a cream tea or a light lunch – the Scotch eggs are recommended. The Strand, Rye TN31 7DB"

"A restaurant that uses locally-sourced ingredients from across Sussex showcasing the best butchers, fishmongers, bakers, coffee roasters and wine suppliers. One reviewer said: "LOVED it! If the baked eggs are still on the menu you HAVE TO TRY THEM! They also have vegan options available and this is another gem that shop locally. Great puddings available as well. And lots of alcohol"

"Skylark was opened around three and a half years ago and is now ranked among the top 10 restaurants in Eastbourne. The independent café-restaurant serves light lunches, brunch cocktails, and breakfast classics; including pancakes, French toast and full English variations. It boasts a charming outdoor courtyard which is soaked in sunshine all day long."

"One of the most intriguing of Rye's numerous historic buildings is the Georgian-fronted Lamb House, on West Street. Lamb House was built in 1772 and visited by George I. In 1897 the author Henry James made his home here and stayed until his death in 1916. It is hard to pick only a few of Rye's numerous historic buildings, but one that deserves mention is the Old Hospital, a timber-framed building that dates to the 15th century."

"Bodiam is one of the most impressive 14th century moated castles you are likely to see, built in 1385 to be both a defence and comfortable home. The outside wall is virtually complete and enough of the interior remains to give an impression of medieval castle life. A fantastic place for a family day out, kids love it."

"The Ypres Tower was built in the 13th century and once served as a gaol. Its name comes from a 15th-century resident, John of Ypres. It is one of the very few buildings to survive the devastating French raid of 1377."