This small coffee shop chain It may not have as good as Starbucks or Costa, but some say it's even better. Trading Post Coffee Roasters are a popular option for Sussex people trying to stop by a cafe. The small chain has stores in Brighton, Lewis, Chichester, Worthing and Horsham. The first store opened in January 2017 On Ship Street in Brighton.
It became a local favorite and soon followed by another store in Kensington Gardens in Brighton. The cafe offers a brunch menu with delicious food options for those who want a bite.
By 2024, there had been 10 more stores open throughout Sussex, with a total of 10 coffee houses across the south coast.
The chain is independent, a family-owned business, and also focuses on sustainability.
A TripAdvisor visitor said: “Coffee was probably some of the best coffee I've had in a long time and breakfast was a death.
“Full English with poached eggs looked good and tasted incredibly well, and was also very good value for money.
Another said:
“The menu looked really good, but like the cake, we didn't try anything. The coffee was better than Starbucks, Costa and more, and the miles were better.”
As part of the brunch menu, visitors can enjoy a variety of meals, including a full English breakfast of £13.95 and a £11.95 pancake stack.
But if these aren't to your liking, there are plenty of options for scrambled eggs for £9.25 from poached or scrambled eggs, or classic crock monsieurs starting at £12.95.
One of the standout items on the menu is a plant-based hash bowl consisting of roasted chickpeas, roasted red chillies, new potatoes, red onions, spinach, kale, butternut squash and pesto.
If you're looking for a light bite rather than the whole meal, you can try classic banana bread, seasonal soups, yogurt, granola bowls, or toast.
