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Va Pensiero Lounge cafe restaurant

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One of the Top rated Coffee stores in Brighton


Address

30 Ship St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1AD, United Kingdom

Website

www.vapensierolounge.com

Contact

+44 7773 496886

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (175 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 8 am to 7 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 6 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 6 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 1/5 Turisto L. 4 years ago on Google
    WORST EXPERIENCE IN MY LIFE. Keep in mind that I work in hospitality over 10 years. So I came in for a coffee (only one customer in the whole coffe shop) and a sandwich with my parents. We ordered 2 americano and a latte. After we received coffee from a shaking waitress hands and coffee all over the place. I started ordering our paninis which wasn't complicated at all as two was exactly the same and a third one with a different toppings. Waitress double check with me without a confidence so I asked maybe she wants to write it down, she said no it's ok. Ok is ok. 15min later we received 2 paninis out of 3. One was right and my one without salad which I chose to be rockets. I had two bites before realized so I asked same waitress to just add it's not a problem. She went away and for some reason send another waitress to ask what do we want to order, I was like "I already said 4 times the whole order" I explain again what went wrong. She came back with my new panini this time with salad but no meet!! I started to be confused and change my tone. They were not even apologetic and made me feel bad to coming in to their place! There is no chance for this business if run by unprofessional people like this! SERIOUSLY COULDN'T BE WORST. P.S I left hungry, angry and anxious. Thanks P.S.S Just received receipt and I even more shocked! I have paid for salmon paninis which cost 1.20 extra and I had with a Spanich meat! What's wrong with them?!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 shahul h. 4 years ago on Google
    First time tried Vegan croissant with vegan almond cream. It was really good and Staffs were super friendly too. I would to recommend to try it out.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David H. 1 year ago on Google • 595 reviews
    Nice cafe, with great vegan options, in a central location. Enjoyed the vegan croissant and will come back for the vegan cheesecake

  • 5/5 Luigi M. 1 year ago on Google • 44 reviews
    I always wanted to visit this place but never had the opportunity so today 10th. October 2022 I decided to treat myself and a friend for breakfast with 2 lattes, 1 avocado and feta bagel with peppers and cucumber and a sandwich. I wouldn’t normally get so excited by places I go, but this lovely place exceeded my expectations, from the lovely secluded patio (where we sat) to the presentation of the food passing through the nice fresh and healthy plants sitting on the table (a clear sign of attention to details and care) The service was quick, professional and the food was fresh cooked with passion and love, dictated by the presentation of the bagel on a lovely pink china plate with a garnish of salad with cherry tomato. Unfortunately it was way too good that I forgot to take the pictures of tge food but I’ll be back again to do it. I didn’t manage to go to the toilets therefore I cannot express an opinion, but according to the cleanliness tgat I saw around I have no doubt that even the toilets wouldn’t fault. Finally I couldn’t not find anything wrong with this place and it goes on the top of my list for breakfast in Brighton. They also serve lunch and dinner but I didn’t manage to look on the menu.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy C. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely spot for breakfast, we had the big veggie brekkies - everything was absolutely perfect. Pineapple and mango smoothie and OJ also great. Really reasonably priced too at £10 for a gigantic portion. Service was brilliant, friendly front of house. Will definitely be returning! Thank you 😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christos E. 2 years ago on Google
    Local, cute and cozy cafe, Food and service very good!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Ben 2 years ago on Google
    Sausages burnt but issues rectified. Not the best food, but the staff provide a friendly service
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachel W. 8 months ago on Google • 69 reviews
    This hidden little gem is easy to miss. But you won't regret it if you pop in. It's bigger than it looks, a little quirky and it has a garden and upstairs. Veggie breakfast was excellent and huge(I should have taken a photo) Staff friendly and attentive.

  • 2/5 Sarah M. 8 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    Came a few months ago and had a lovely breakfast but returned today and was really disappointed. 20 mins to bring an orange juice and a pretty rank English breakfast. Couldn’t even finish it, which is saying something.

  • 5/5 Marissa F. 8 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    Lovely cafe with the most peaceful vibe. Best place to take a breather from the busy streets of Brighton. Coffee was really good and the service was amazing!

  • 2/5 Chastity T. 8 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    This place is really not the hidden gem everyone hypes it up to be... Yes the decor and outdoor seating area is nice, but the food is so mid and really not worth the price considering its across from cafe coho. Ordered a Matcha latte which was completely off, clearly the staff aren't trained enough on speciality drinks, it tasted like someone had put 5 heaped Tbs of matcha in the drink. The staff are always lovely and welcoming, but the owner likes to yell at his staff in the outdoor seating area. Nonetheless, the coffee is decent, and they have Wifi which is a bonus.

  • 5/5 Emilie 8 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    We ordered bagels and matcha latte🍵Food was delicious and staff was friendly😇 It was very nice and calm to sit in the garden. Lovely café!🌞

  • 5/5 Joe D. 11 months ago on Google
    I’d not actually noticed this cafe until today but it’s lovely! Great coffee (even better with a 10% student discount) in a relaxed setting. The back garden was a lovely sun trap and away from the noise of the city. Will definitely be visiting again!

  • 5/5 Madeline C. 2 years ago on Google
    So, my husband said he had here the best Mocha coffee he ever had in his life. I really enjoyed the coffee as well, but being honest my Aquiles' heel was the house cheesecake, mother of Zeus it was delicious! When back in the city we will pop here again for a coffee no doubt!

  • 5/5 Vrushali K. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was such good quality and so delicious. We had the vegetarian penne pesto and margarita pizza. And they also do 20% student discount :))

  • 5/5 Tyler b. 9 months ago on Google
    went for my birthday brunch, very welcoming and aesthetic, went for the full english and it was one of the best ones we’ve had 100% would recommend

  • 4/5 Mike F. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing value and delicious food in a great location. Perfect for a quick lunch. Service can be a bit slow at busy times but otherwise highly recommended. Dogs appear to be welcome.

  • 5/5 Chevel M. 1 year ago on Google
    My first experience here. Tried "Too Good To Go" App for the first time. I was served by a lovely young lady called Morgan 😇. Thank you so much for making my first experience a very pleasant one, which I think we can all agree is very rare at times. Thank you so much (for the brownie deal) Morgan you're awesome!😁

  • 5/5 Alisha P. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great way to start the day! Amazing coffee, and cakes. Lovely service!

  • 4/5 Muntari Adamu A. 9 months ago on Google
    Unfortunately we ordered our meal just after a large Uber Eats order came through. This resulted in an extremely long wait for our meals to arrive. However, Eve was extremely apologetic, and gave us a bag of delicious brownies to make up for it. Which it did. Except she also gave a large discount on our bill. She turned what easily could have been a negative experience into a positive and she genuinely cared. The food was good, portions were huge. Thank you Eve, you went above and beyond.

  • 5/5 Alessandro M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great cafe in the city centre. Coffee is good and prices are very reasonable. Giovanna is very professional, kind and entertaining. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Jo H. 2 years ago on Google
    What a great find this was! Nestled away in the South Laines on Ship Street, such a perfect lunch stop when not looking for a full-on meal! I just fancied a panini or some such and this place delivered with a delicious prosciutto, mozzarella, basil & tomato ciabatta sandwich, heated through to perfection. Washed down by a delicious freshly ground coffee (there were two to choose from, each with their own character, so we had one each), we sat upstairs on a comfy window seat looking out onto the buildings and comings & goings of the street below. It was very hard to peel ourselves away! Simple, yet ideal!

  • 5/5 Daanon D. 2 years ago on Google
    Delightfully cozy cafe/restaurant. Had the chicken sandwich, falafel, and a mocha coffee, all were delicious.

  • 2/5 Oliviero �. 2 years ago on Google
    Went in for some pizza slices to eat on the way. Came out with a bag full of cold pizza and a slice of tortilla (after they spent 10 minutes microwaving it). the pizza dough was still raw - they didn't even bother giving napkins or cutlery

  • 5/5 mmajinkaa 3 years ago on Google
    This visit made my day! Absolutely amazing service from Anna and stunning food from David. I tried ham and mozzarella quiche with glass of white wine and just fabulous! Also lemon and blueberry cake which I couldn’t resist

  • 5/5 Tanya J. 1 year ago on Google
    Very welcoming couple, sat outside in a sunny spot 😎. Nice sharing platter. A bit more choice of cheese would have been nice. A relaxed atmosphere thankyou x

  • 5/5 Jasmina J. 1 year ago on Google
    A very nice place with vegan options, it's not too expensive, the coffee was amazing and the staff is extremely nice, we felt very welcomed and comfortable, will definitely come here again! :)

  • 1/5 Nav S. 1 year ago on Google
    1star is for the slice of cake which was actually edible, probably delivered from some place else and bowl of nice parmesan served with the pasta dishes. Service was lacklustre, tables were dirty, spider webs in every corner. You will be charged the service charge when ordering without your knowledge. So dont be surprised your bill adds upto more than what it says on the menu. I paid in advance & realised i had paid more for what i had ordered, my bill or receipt wasnt available once i asked for it after finishing the meal. Pastas (Seafood linguine & Chicken linguine) are beyond horrible! Awful looking pasta dishes which are bland beyond belief and absolutely awful, tasteless! Service👎 Food 👎and Ambience👎 Anyone, give me a reason why i should be going back there.

  • 5/5 Paula F. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    We went for breakfast and ordered 2 matcha lattes with oat milk and 2 different types of bagels, mine was the one with salmon and avocado and my partner’s was one with egg, bacon and harissa sauce I believe. Both were delicious! Also the matcha tea was really nice and strong and gave me energy for the rest of the day. Very good price as well as I found that the other cafeterias around were quite overpriced for a similar style of breakfast. You can pay before they serve you through their website and that is very convenient. Definitely recommend this place!!

  • 5/5 Ardeshir A. 8 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I visited this lovely cafe in the heart of Brighton not really expecting much but I was so wrong! First off, I was greeted with such warmth by a young man named Matt. He had this immediate warmth that made me feel so at ease, paired with the delicious coffee he swiftly brought me! I then decided I would stay a bit longer cancelling a meeting to just soak in a cafe as I have not done this for a good while and felt that this was the place to do it! I ordered the Fully loaded bagel which was made with such care, it was wonderful. I left feeling great, having received some of the best customer service ever in Brighton which from a quite unassuming cafe was shocking. But I will be back. It’s obvious that Matt has a real way with customers and staff, you can tell he is brilliant at what he does and was a clever man he is too, after having engaged in stimulating conversation. Will definitely be coming back, most delighted with my experience! Thank you

  • 5/5 Laura N. 8 months ago on Google • 1 review
    The bugles were really tasty and the food combination was a good match. I will return for sure 😋.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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