Set just the other side of the Pavilion, Redroaster is said to be the best coffee in Brighton.

Given that I had a few hours to kill, a swift coffee tour of the bustling Brighton seemed like the smart thing to do.  Unfortunately Redroaster is a bit of a trek from the station end of town (where I was deposited), but is not so far from the seafront and Lanes. Fortunately, however, the more tucked away locale means it is full of locals and not day trippers, which helps add to the nice, authentic coffee house experience

The inside of Redroaster is - as the first thing you take note of - a little sparse and bare.  There's not too much in the way of artwork, and the high ceiling and natural-light-flooded roof make it feel more like an atrium than a quality cafe.  The usual "mm, this is nice" feeling of smelling freshly ground coffee beans and cosy atmosphere is absent from the Redroaster experience.

What it may lack in ambience, Redroaster certainly makes up for in coffee.  With a wide variety of beans at my disposal, I opted for a house double macchiato (my current ideal cup).  As you can see, the presentation and barista skill is obviously well honed, and the coffee and milk were served at a pretty perfect temperature, and the mix of coffee, milk and foam were - whilst a touch on the milky side - very good.

Redroaster is a bustling coffee shop dedicated to their coffee and baristas.  Whilst it is not the most relaxing atmosphere (can be loud and crowded), the quality and care of the coffee helps to position it as one of the best coffee places in Brighton.

Note: The map for this post is slightly off; the actual location is here: 
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