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Cafe, British
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 3 days ago

Interesting interior to this place! Lots of oddities to look at whilst you eat/drink. My girlfriend had a lovely Halloumi Wrap with an explosion of flavours, same with the grilled Kim cheese melt which i had. Really toasted perfectly with all kinds of juicy bits....Great vinyl played music and lovely hot chocolate/coffee. There was also some great greetings cards for sale which were expertly drawn of which my girlfriend couldn't resist purchasing! Standard prices really not too expensive and overall worth every penny. Thanks for the lovely experience. Chris & Pen.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 28 December 2023

I enjoyed my visit to this atmospheric cafe with good selection of food and drinks. Friendly staff, great service.

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 11 November 2023

I couldn’t rate this place more! Waitress Lottie is a joy to be served by, and the food made by chef Joe was so delicious. The vibe of the place is very homely and indie-urban, with records played throughout our stay. I cannot express how...tasty the food was and we were very full when finished. It was made with love. Salvage Cafe is a must go !!!!!!!!More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 8 October 2023 via mobile

There is a new menu at this already fabulous cafe. Yesterday I had a super healthy lunch which was delicious. Wish I'd taken a pic now, but it looked so amazing I was too busy eating it! Going back for breakfast today. 😀

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 17 September 2023

Had the loveliest lunch today at Salvage. It’s always a pleasure here, really gorgeous place and super nice atmosphere, but the new menu is really incredible. Friends had one of the specials - mushroom and kimchi spicy thing and I had the vegan sausage wrap....The accompanying vegan potato salad was lush too. 10/10 recommend. Especially for gluten free and vegan types 💕More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 17 September 2023

Amazing food - lots of great vegan options and chef was very accommodating to make gluten free options as well

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 19 August 2023

Really cool cafe with excellent service and food, not local but always make sure I visit when in Brighton so much better than chains near by and quite a few other independents.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 12 April 2023

Loved the quirky, relaxed atmosphere. I had the Brock Monsieur, my partner the smoked salmon bagel. We found both to be delicious and satisfying. Then, the cake...my god, the cake! An enticing array of flavours, with vegan options, freshly made on the premises, pack with...flavour. A welcome antidote to the minimalist franchise experience. Yes, would defo return.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 29 August 2022 via mobile

Popped in on the off chance that maybe they'd have gluten free cake, and was completely blown away that all of the cakes are gf, and there was a selection of at least 6, Omg. We chose 2 different cakes, with fantastic americano coffees, a...real treat and we will definitely be becoming regulars. We live in Horsham but visit Brighton & Hove regularly, generally end up struggling to find decent gf options, but not here. 😍More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 21 August 2022 via mobile

Unique cakes in a unique athmosphere. Staff is extremely friendly and the coffee is very good too. Highly recommended

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 5 August 2022 via mobile

I love this place so much. The food is delicious and the staff are super friendly. I love their smoked salmon/Avo on toast! THE best !! Also love their delicious Tuna Melt that appears on the menu from time to time 👍🏻 Don’t get me...started on the yummy cakes too 🤩 Definitely my favourite brunch/lunch place in Hove 👍🏻👏🏻More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 2 July 2022

Don't be put off by the dark, they know exactly what you're doing! Unique seed and almond cake with apples and passion fruit. Where else could you go for this sort of thing? Can't wait to try the others, one by one. The salmon and...scrambled eggs breakfast was also brilliant with lovely buttered toast and pour your ow chilli sauce. Will go again and again...More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 21 May 2022 via mobile

Every time I go to salvage I am always blown away by the food, wonderful staff and unique decor. Can’t recommend the place enough ❤️

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 15 April 2022 via mobile

Meet a friend here before a work meeting and was massively impressed by this place Amazing and calming rustic decor, staff were joyful, attentive and friendly Great coconut latte and oat hot chocolate and the pear and apple cake and clementine cake were out of...this world Don’t miss out of this really gem on Western Road Hove. Go support your local business I’ll will certainly return when I’m next in Brighton and Hove I will when I’m next in Brighton and hoveMore

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 25 March 2022

My friend and I happened on this wonderful place when looking for somewhere interesting and different to eat. This definitely fitted the bill perfectly and more. The decor and salvage idea instantly appealed to us and the friendly welcome and food choice made us stay....We chose vegetarian lasagne and could not have made a better choice. It was home-made by the owner and packed with deliciously prepared veggies! As was the cake we just had to make room for - also made by the beautifully moustached and charming owner! So glad we had kept on walking along Western Road. Will most definitely recommend to family and friends as THE place to go when visiting Brighton. Very good value for money. Thank you so much Mr Tazz Khan.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Salvage Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5