Pelicano Coffee Co.

This place is a decent cafe, but comparing the coffee, cakes and vibes to other cafes in Brighton, I think it’s just off the mark. My coffee was nice, a decent flat white, though a little beyond the pleasant levels of bitter, whether that be the roast or the pull. Nice milk though and the latte art was cute! The cakes and bakes did look great, and my cardamom bun was nice, but it wasn’t ’delicious’. Seemingly a little old, too doughy and lacking the finesse, though with a welcomed subtle cardamom flavour. The decor and vibes were again interesting, with only outdoor style furniture inside, making the place seem a little uncomfortable and harsh. The staff were genuinely lovely though and made up for any missing character. Pelicano’s is okay, it’s good, it’s alright. It falls somewhere in that bracket for me, but each to their own!

Coffee was absolutely delicious and they have a great selection of vegan cakes! 🍰 Lovely atmosphere and staff.

We stopped here on a rainy afternoon for a much needed coffee and lunch break. The atmosphere was great, barista and wait staff were friendly. We had some of the sandwiches for lunch which were lovely. The main event however was the coffee. We ordered a decaf and a regular cappuccino. The coffee was rich and dark unlike many other weaker/lighter roast coffees that cafes in the UK tend to serve. The milk was textured well and had the right balance of foam to milk for a cappuccino. The coffee also came with chocolate powder on top which doesn’t seem to be standard in the UK for a cappuccino either. Easily one of the best coffees we’ve had in the UK.

Dare I say my new fave coffe shop in brighton? Yes i do Vibes are great, decor is lovely and plentiful seating the toilet is also so cuteee great for some mirror selfies and the reed diffusers smell insane (clean toilets too btw) Best flat white i have ever had coffee taste great and milk so smooth and silky

Best start of the day! Coffee taste amazing even the decaf Many choices of pastries The staff was very friendly They sale coffee beans and Decaf as well , that they can grind if you wish!!

Best coffee special V60 Many choices of pastries Focaccia’s and cakes The staff very friendly and up stairs is really cozy atmosphere ☕️🥰

Everything was fresh and tasty! I will make it my everyday hot spot 😀nice and cosy inside as well

Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, very tasteful food and clean. All you need for relaxing coffee day.

wow wow wow Busy day in sunny Brighton resulted in us popping in for a coffee and cake combo. I got a iced Americano which was better than most, and from the large selection of cakes, a thick wedge of banana cake was what we went with, although all looked equally as good making the decision difficult. There was plenty of outdoor and indoor seating and the cafe was full- not surprisingly. Friendly baristas, friendly environment meant that we stayed upto an hour and more just chatting, 100% will come back, nothing but goodness here.

One of the things I will miss most about working in North Laine is the coffee here. I also never got a chance to actually sit in the cafe (usually just grabbing a coffee on my way to the office), so I will definitely need to set some time aside for that as there seemed to be lots of space and a really good vibe. The cafe mocha comes with a chocolate flake on it. Can we just? Dare I say the word "instagrammable?" Well, if the coffee is cute, the array of cakes is BEAUTIFUL. Just a pity they don't do any gluten free so I can't eat anything from here.

Can we say fun and funky? The coffee was great and they do know how to do an iced Americano quite well. The cappuccino was also lovely. They have several cakes and treats - enough to make your eyes water. The cakes we ordered were VERY chocolatey and rich (I personally love it) but we could have shared one. The water is set for self service in a dumb water that is still there from the previous establishment. There is also a fun outdoor back patio. Perfect for some caffeine and a nice lounge!

Located on Sydney street in Brighton's iconic North Laine, Pelicano is a recent addition to the abundance of cafes in the area and one you won't want to miss. The cakes are absolutely divine and for someone who doesn't drink coffee, I was presented with a beautiful and utterly delicious cappuccino. Unusually for a cafe in this area there's seating to suit all tastes, with two floors inside, a few tables out front, and plenty of seats in a lovely garden at the back. You can seek out/avoid the sun just about anywhere here. Prices are about average for Brighton, so why not avoid the high street chain coffee shops and go independent!

Absolutely gorgeous! Myself and friends visited on the 28th and it was so lovely! We spent 2 hours here, staff were accommodating and drinks were amazing! They even did my favourite, Hazelnut Hot Choc! Would deffo come back if we are in Brighton again

Excellent joint with great service, fantastic coffee and a banging selection of counter food that's drool-worthy. Seating available inside and outside, perfect pavement people watching. Will definitely come again next time I'm in Brighton. There's also an excellent tattoo studio next door should you feel the need to ink while caffeined.

Very good little café, in a style very similar to those in Australia. The coffee is good, and daily sandwiches are beautifully presented on the front counter set amongst a spread of beautiful cakes and baked sweets; the fare is simple and good. Atmosphere is bright and modest, quiet seating (up and downstairs available) with an outdoor garden area. Relatively moderate pricing, though given the standard it is entirely relative and very reasonable. Great spot for lunch and a coffee, or afternoon tea for small groups or couples.

I can't believe I haven't written a review yet! This is by far my favourite coffee shop in Brighton. The coffee is great, the tea has an amazing flavour and smell (not to mention the way it's served) and the pastries are to die for! Seriously, you try their Matilda cake and tell I'm wrong. The seating is lovely and the upstairs room is cozy and very hipster (not my favourite aspect, I must admit). A good place to work, as well!

This place is a dream. The coffee is insanely delicious (almost better than Australia) and they're cakes are in abundance. On the occasion a sneaky little gluten free treat and lots of bagels or sandwiches to feed those hungry little bellies. If you're ever in need of a friendly smile or laugh this is the place to go, you won't regret it.

It's difficult to find anything negative about this place. Great coffee and some of the best cake I have ever tasted! Their chocolate cakes are to die for. The shop is pretty compact but always has a good atmosphere

Went there with my Sister yesterday, a nice place to hangout and talk. The coffee has a nutty taste to it which I didn't personally enjoy. The cake was lovely though!

The barista made my coffee with laser focus. With unflappable precision, I watched as he attempted to line up the top of my latte with the edge of the cup. He succeeded. Then a couple of minutes later I spilt coffee everywhere when I accidentally nudged the table. I had a rocky chair. The Victoria sponge cake was great. Slightly pricey, but a pleasant place to spill coffee. I wish the coffee were slightly hotter. Though I'm glad in this instance it wasn't.

I went once late last year with my wife after hearing good things about this place. We walked through the door and went up to the counter, there were two people behind the counter engaged in conversation. They failed to acknowledge or notice us there for a while. This thankfully turned out to be a good thing because we noticed that the cakes had become infested with tiny little flies. I'm not even joking or exaggerating, it was one of the most disgusting things I've ever seen in a café. There were swarms of them flying around the cakes and crawling in and out of the cakes, between the little spongey cake holes. I understand that sometimes you get a few flies come in, but that must have been happening a while for that to have built up. Needless to say I left immediately. Hopefully this was just a one off, but I'll never be able to get that image out of my head.

I stumbled across Pelicano today after searching round the Laines for somewhere new to have coffee and cake. I was about to give up and walk home, and the Pelicano was, on Sydney Street, with an abundance of cakes on display! It's a fairly new coffee place, having only opened in December 2014. As it's a beautifully sunny day, we opted to sit out front. There is a spacious seating area out the back, but it was a little shady today. Looked great though. I opted for a soya flat white with a slice of toffee cake. I always get worried about cakes being a little too dry, however this cake was absolutely spot on, and the flat white is definitely in the running for being my favourite in Brighton! The staff were really pleasant and were happy to chat to us which is always nice! Pelicano is a real gem, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone looking for an excellent cup of coffee and a slice of delicious cake whilst shopping in the Laines.

Love this cafe. They do incredible sandwiches and cake. Their oreo cheecake cake was so massive I had to take the rest of the slice home in a box! Their prices are really reasonable and there's room upstairs and outside too :)

Good place to have some tea, coffee and cake in the North Laine area.

While visiting some friends in Brighton, my friend raved about this place and was adamant I try it, and I am so glad she did. Their cake collection on the counter as you walk in the door is fantastic; their all about four-layers each and many different flavours (I saw a Guinness cake and a Chocolate and Beetroot cake amongst many others!). We opted for the Banoffe cake which even though I'm not particularly a banana fan usually, was absolutely scrumcious and moist. The coffee was alos great, all reasonable priced, and plenty of seating out the front, inside, or as a small area out-back. All-in-all, I would recommend this as perfect for a cake-chatty afternoon.