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Kooks Restaurant

Cafe, Vegan Breakfast, Cakes

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Top tips

Ask about: cross-contamination

  • Look out for vegan cakes, including Biscoff, carrot, and flapjack options.
  • Good to know: Ask staff about fryer use if ordering chips; one review reports they may share oil with meat unless a separate fry is requested.
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  • Try the vegan cooked breakfast, which is served all day.
  • The outdoor seating is a good option on sunny days, and reviewers note that dogs are welcome.
  • Expect a lively, potentially noisy room at busy lunchtime; some visits report queues or slow service.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention chai latte, cake and chocolate cake.

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Also flapjack.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, lively atmosphere and attentive service.

Good to know

  • Gluten-free options
  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee, dessert, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Kooks is a casual North Laine bistro and cafe where all-day breakfast includes a vegan cooked option, alongside a vegan sandwich and Buddha bowl. It’s also a popular coffee-and-cake stop, with vegan cakes such as Biscoff and carrot cake; busy lunch periods can get lively, and some visitors report slow service and high bills.

Vegan menu

See all 6 dishes

Kooks Restaurant · dine-in · 6 dishes

More options may be available. Other dishes on this menu are still being checked.

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56 Gardner St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UN, United Kingdom

Opening hours

Monday
09:30–18:00
Tuesday
09:30–18:00
Wednesday
09:30–18:00
Thursday
09:30–18:00
Friday
09:30–18:00
Saturday
09:00–19:00
Sunday
09:00–18:00

the food

4.3 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great service
  • Good atmosphere
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2.9 7 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Many · 5–10 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
tofu

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

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