Nick's reviews
Review of The Meeting Place Cafe
09 May 08, 12:04
A good landmark 
This is a great place, not least because it's a landmark to meet your mates at. It's also a great place for a snack when you're on the seafront. There is a great selection, it's not too pricey and there is ample seating outside although it does get busy very quickly so be prepared to have to wait, but it's well worth that wait.
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Review of Starbucks
09 May 08, 09:54
Good and bad 
As other people have mentioned, this branch is fairly new so it still looks new and un-tarnished.
The product is obviously good because it's Starbucks, the only problem I have is that the 2 times I have been in there, it's been busy and as a result of not having enough staff, the tables have been a mess and if you want to sit down, you're likely to have to clear your own table. Other than that it's a good one.
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Review of Bens Cookies
05 May 08, 11:46
Incredible 
There are a few places in Brighton that you have to visit...sadly they nearly all involve food, this is one of them.
The selection is superb and whatever you go for, you are guaranteed to like your cookie, or two, or three...they are so good.
Even better, ask if they have any warm ones, if you like white chocolate then see if they have any fresh out of the oven because they are so gooey it's amazing!!
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Review of ShakeAway
05 May 08, 11:21
Superb
You HAVE to go here if you're spending the day in Brighton.
The concept has probably been explained in another review so I won't repeat that but all there is to say, it's awesome.
I've never been brave enough to try one with sweets in like Starburst or Flying Saucers, I normally go dor a chocolate option. Try Terry's Chocolate Orange with Chocolate Brownies, it's amazing!!
Please don't miss out, it's so so good
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Review of Red Veg
05 May 08, 11:17
Good food but not fast 
Walking along the North Laines, my girlfriend and I were hungry and Red Veg didn't look as busy as most places....FAST FOOD it said on the window, great, exactly what we wanted.
The menu is varied and inexpensive...the only problem was that it wasn't fast and took over 15 minutes from ordering til the food arrived. It was good when it did but the wait was annoying.
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Review of Atlas Lounge Cafe
18 Apr 08, 12:08
Mmmm Pear Cider
I had walked past this place so many times that I thought it would be rude not to go in. So when I was looking for somewhere cheap for luncyh, I was enticed by their offers on the board outside. A chinese chicken noodle dish for very little money. Went in, had it and loved it.
The bar itself is funky, it's light and airy, the staff are helpful and there are comfy sofas as well.
It also sells Pear Cider which is a perfect summer drink if you don't fancy beer again.
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Review of The Coach House Cafe
18 Apr 08, 11:50
There's better places
I wanted somewhere quite nice to take my Mum and Dad when they came to visit me in Brighton and someone recommended The Coach House to me. I don't know if we caught them on a bad night but it was nothing special.
The food was ok but expensive for the setting which all looked a bit run down. The inside is nothing spectacular and unfortunately we were there the same night as a large party, which if pre-booked, would have been nice to have been warned about.
There was nothing overly wrong with the evening but since coming here I have been to many better places in Brighton
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Review of Bagelman
18 Apr 08, 11:40
Great food
I love Bagelman, the food is so good and it's all so fresh. I had the chicken, avocado and bacon bagel which was delicious. The chicken isn't processed but succulent chicken breast.
The only problem with this branch is that it doesn;t have the choice of the Hove one, no chicken soup or hot salt beef. Otherwise perfect
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Review of Love Saves The Day
17 Apr 08, 12:35
A hidden gem
Let me start with the bad point about this place, the location...it's underneath Deansgate station where the entire pigeon fraternity for Manchester lives, which means you need to walk on a lot of crusty pigeon poo to get there, but it is worth it!!
The cakes are really good, the shop is full of very sexy foods, something for when you feel like treating yourself, or someone else. It's also not pretentious like a lot of places could be in Manchester, it's a little place which prides itself on its product and rightly so, definitely worth a try
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Review of Lava Cafe Bar
17 Apr 08, 12:22
Meat on a stone
Unless you knew about this place you probably would never come, it's set off the main Chester Road into Manchester next to a radio station and the ship canal...once you find it though, you WILL go back.
It's a great setting to pass the time over a coffee or even something to eat if you're hungry. They do meat on a stone here like they do in some European countries where you cook your own meat on a hot lava stone (hence the name of the cafe)
It's not expensive and is well worth checking out if you're in the area.
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Review of Waikikamookau
12 Apr 08, 15:50
Great food, bit slow sometimes
One of the best places to eat breakfast or lunch in Brighton and given that it's a veggie place and I'm definitely a meat eater, that's saying a lot.
The place itself is unpretentious yet not scruffy, the service is very friendly, my only criticism would be that when it's busy it's quite slow to get your food but if you get one of the amazing juices or smoothies to tide you over then you don't mind waiting.
Try the halloumi in pitta, it says that it's the girls favourite but if you're a bloke then don't be afraid to order it, squeaky cheese with sweet chilli sauce with roasted peppers, beautiful. To top it all off you get a Fox's glacier mint with your bill!
Oh and it's on the best road in Brighton for me, North Laines is such an amazing part of the city, go there and make you sure get the pitta.
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Review of Oliver's Sandwich Bar
11 Apr 08, 11:16
Perfect for a quick bite
A small but perfectly formed sandwich place if you don't want supermarket food for lunch. Always a great selection of fillings, jacket potatoes, paninis and specials every day. The banter is very jolly and the lady who works there is always very friendly. Every visit is a pleasure
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