Iydea

Decent place to eat at, probably one of the better priced options. For about £6.50? you get a small lunch box (take away) with one main and two sides. I love the vegetarian scene in Brighton and this place is definitely a way to get tasty and healthy food.

The vegan lasagna was really good, a very strong tomato and cheese flavor and soft cooked pasta. The carrot and sweet potato purée wasn't as sweet as I thought. The chickpea Greek salad was fine.

I really loved the seed topping, I thought that it would've been better on another savory side but it was a nice crunch.

If there's two words that sum up Ilydea it's hale & hearty.

Set in the middle of the bustling Kensington Gardens, its an ideal pit-stop for veggies and vegans. The wooden tables and chairs give the place a homely feel and it's usually packed with locals and students grabbing a quick bite. The canteen style lay-out makes me think of school but most people seem to like the fact they can look at the different options before ordering.

The menu changes daily with a choice of about 5 or 6 main dishes from veggie chillis, stews and pies to lasagne. There's also a big selection of different salads, steamed veggies, smoothies and hot drinks. I've eaten here a couple of times and enjoyed what I've had but I find it a bit old fashioned in terms of food and ambience. If I had the choice, I'd rather eat a super food salad or sweet potato falafel at Leon.

Note to Allegra and the rest of the Leon crew - when are you going to open a branch in Brighton?!

Visited here many times in the past and it never disappoints , it's always busy and it's hardly surprising because the food is packed with flavour and bursting with colour.

Great great restaurant!

I love the idea of picking freshly made items (kinda like a better & vegetarian version of Lemonade in California).

For a standard plate, you get to pick 1 main dish, 2 sides and 2 "toppings". I got veggie lasagna, mash potatos, spring asian salad, hummus, and roasted nuts. Everything tasted great (although I'd prefer it to have slightly more salt in the mash potato, I know I'm eating something healthy).

Really great quality organic, warm wholesome food served here.

I stopped eating meat after Christmas, Brighton isn't the worst place to be a vegetarian ! This place is purely vegetarian friendly - but lots of people who eat meat also will eat here.

It has a very organic feel about it. The food it's healthy oozes taste. Each week or day the food menu changes. So it could be veggie curry then spinach pie. They mix it up, which is why lots of people probably often come back.

For £6 /7 you can choose a hot dish, with 2 choice of salad dishes. It operates slightly like a canteen. I've had some really nice meals here before and I'd def recommend it!

They do , do take away as an option, personally it's in a great location. So if you have any time, sit out side- providing the weather. You can watch all the hustle and bustle in the north Laines. In fact It's probably one of the busiest streets in the Laines!

Only negative, as mentioned it operates as a canteen but it also feels like a canteen. So there is never a huge amount of options on where to sit. Plus, as soon as your finished your tray is taken away quickly- I'm not a fan of that kind of service. It makes me feel rushed and a little like... YOUVE EATEN NOW GET OUTTTTTT. Then, people will be Eying up your table because they will need somewhere to sit ! That's what happened to me, but it was a weekend -so if you have time go in the week.

Honestly some of the tastiest vegetarian food I have ever had! I used to work up the road & I visited them every day.

Great idea having an offer on at the end of the day so they don't waste food. Keep going strong guys!

Always a go-to !

Vegan friendly and people friendly! Excellent staff and very cool people watching location.

P.s the baked items are amazing
Eat them
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Great place to hang out for tear and good vegetarian place. My wife is a vegetarian so this place is wonderful place for lunch. She loved the place please check it out.

This is a very nice vegetarian cafe on Kensington Gardens. The decor is homely and there are also some tables outside. Being a pedestrian road, this is especially nice in the summer months.

The food is pretty wide ranging and cooked on the premises daily. Expect items like lasagna, tagine and other hearty bites. Aside from ordering your main, you get to choose from a good selection of side dishes and the staff are happy to let you pile up your plate. Again, all this is made on the premises and they regularly replenish the bowls with fresh batches. Expect to pay about £5 for a meal, which is extremely reasonable.

They also offer your expected range of coffee's, speciality teas and home made smoothies. Even if you are not hungry, it's worth stopping by for a beverage, just because the place has such a nice atmosphere. You really should give this place a go even if you are not a vegetarian. Top food, drinks and service should never be passed up!

I come for breakfast at least once a week. The food is always delicious. My favorite dish is the simple eggs on toast, but my friends order the avocado on toast, breakfast muffins, and the various other delicious dishes. Portion sizes are large, perfect for brunch. The smoothies and juices are so fresh, you can see them cutting the fruits and veggies as they go. Coffee and tea here is fantastic as well, but it's hard to pass up the fresh fruit smoothies.