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Iydea

17 Kensington Gardens, Brighton BN1 4AL, England
01273 667 992
Ranked #1 of 425 restaurants in Brighton
5.0 of 5 stars 68 Reviews
Price range: 8 AUD - 11 AUD
Cuisines: Vegetarian
Good for: Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Good for: Outdoor seating, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot
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Maidstone, England, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Went to Iydea for breakfast just before they finished the breakfast service on a very busy Sunday morning. I ordered the Poached eggs a la Iydea which is poached eggs, avocado and smoked cheese, served with sour cream, sweet chilli sauce and a small rocket and cherry tomato salad on toast. Unfortunately they had run out of avocado, which was... More

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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Very tasty grub, well-cooked, in a small, friendly, buzzy canteen-style room which also offers tables outside. Had two lunches on different days, one very good, one outstanding - though don't expect the second coming, just a darn good feed! Efficient but very friendly staff. Modest prices. Fully deserves its rating. More

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brighton
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I, as I'm sure many other people have walked past this establishment many many times, I always thought it looked nice from the outside and the steady stream of people entering is as good a measure as any. It was on one of those occasions wandering the lanes that I decided to take the plunge and pop in (or outside)... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Entered it by accident but totally impressed by it. Great food, great atmorspere and good price. All Vegas!! Brilliant. More

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London, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We stumbled across Iydea whilst wandering the streets of Brighton during the festival and were so glad it's a real gem! Although it was ridiculously busy when we were there the staff powered along nicely serving everyone super fast and with a smile. The food is amazing - fresh, tasty and affordable it's not often you hit this kind of... More

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Brighton
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Being a meat eater I was sceptical at first but after my tasty lunch there I will be sure to return and try everything on offer. Friendly service with a smile and it always seems to be busy with a constant stream of hungry diners. I didn't miss the meat at all! More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We can be brief about it: this is really excellent. Every day new specialties. Look on Facebook. So, if you don't know to choose, just ask for their favorites and enjoy! For breakfast and lunch, closed before dinner. So don't be late. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

The fact that iydea is number 1 shows that trip advisor is a load of bull. Don't get me wrong Iydea serves fantastic food but this is a canteen NOT a restaurant, you are not given any service at table as it is a canteen, so how can I make a comment on the service? The staff who pass me... More

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Brighton, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

I have eaten here twice,the first time was average but my last visit there was disappointing.The food was very bland and the pea's in the Arancini we're over cooked and brown.I thought there was a a very limited menu as well. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

We were travelling into Brighton on the bus and looking for somewhere to eat. Trip advisor reviews guided us here and we were not disappointed. Great food, fast service and friendly staff (not to be taken for granted in Brighton!) Highly recommended vegetarian cafe suitable for everyone. More

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