Frank-In-Stein Deli-Cafe - Brighton and Hove, Sussex
Description
Conveniently located half-way between the Royal Pavilion and the Brighton Pier, at the eastern end of Brighton's main shopping drag. This neon lit converted 1930's toilet block offers coffee, cakes, sandwiches and a little more. All in a 1950's North American Diner style setting playing mostly late 1990's music.Style of food on offer: Cafe / Coffee Shop, Deli / Sandwiches, Diner
Accessibility for disabled: partially accessible - Cafe is accessible: if wheelchair-bound use only the main counter, to order, and outside seating. Toilets are down spiral stairs so out of bounds to wheelchairs. Blind/Partialy-sighted should have no problems, nor should Deaf/hard-of-hearing.
Parking: Street Parking, No Local Parking, Pay Parking, Public Transport Accessible
Bar Facilities: No alcohol served
Smoking policy: Smoking permitted
Review Summary
Frank-In-Stein Deli-Cafe has received 5 reviews, giving the following average ratings (out of 10 - higher is better):| Overall: | 4.4 |
| Food: | 4.5 |
| Service: | 6.5 |
| Ambiance: | 6.4 |
The reviews can be seen in full below these details.
Recommended dishes: Avoid the muffins, eat everything else melts flapjack
Address and Contact Details
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The Old Stein Brighton Centre Brighton and Hove Sussex England BN1 1GY |
Telephone: 01273 |
Other Information
Accepted payment methods:Cheques
Seating capacity: 30 with a largest party size of 16
Dress code: Casual
Customer Reviews for Frank-In-Stein Deli-Cafe - Brighton and Hove
Monster on the Stein - review added on Wed 9th Oct 2002
The thought of eating in a converted toilet block may be a little off-putting to some people. Don't be one of those people.This building lay derelict and unloved for many years near the Brighton icon, the Royal Pavilion. The conversion into a Frankenstein (hence Frank-in-Stein) themed cafe has removed a particularly irksome eyesore from one of the most visible areas of the City.The art-deco building (probably listed for all I know) is now a neon beacon to the young and reasonably affluent in search of a non-alcoholic drink, a decent snack and a visible place to hang out. Even on the coldest day you'll find Brighton's bright young arty types (or possibly Lichstenstinien English language students) coagulating around the dozen or so cool (and they do get very cool!) tables on the fountain facing patio - thanks to the 'steel palm tree' shaped heaters scattered around.The food is mostly cold, though I have seen the offer of jacket pots and the like, but interesting: plain fillings in garlic and herb foccacia bread - or more interesting fillings in 'doorstep' butties – plus a reasonable range of cakes and pastries.Youngest Daughter recommends the milk-shakes (strawberry or chocolate only) but cannot decide whether to sit inside and frighten the yellow frogs, in the converted gum-ball machine, or outside and chase the seagulls round the fountain!Seating is, apart from the outside tables, split into two areas, one each side of the counter: a semicircular bench with stools and matching tables at one end; high bar stools and matching shelf and table at the other. A visit downstairs to the toilets is a requisite, watch out for 'Frankie' in the prison area on the way back!Staff remind me of four month old puppies – a tendency to trip themselves up whilst trying their very hardest to be helpful and likeable: this is only the very mildest criticism ;-)
Recommended Dishes: Avoid the muffins, eat everything else
Review added on Mon 27th Sep 2004
I thought I was paying too much for a sandwich, but it was bigger than I realized, and damn good too. So I can recommend their melts to a hungry passerby.
Recommended Dishes: melts
Cafe unimpressive, quality dwindles. - review added on Mon 27th Dec 2004
What a fantastic location! That is the only positive this small cafe has. Over the past months my once favorite morning coffee stop is no longer the deli it had been. The building needs a good cleaning and the food is no longer the same. The tasty sandwiches they had prepared on the premises are now bland and delivered from another kitchen, you can really taste the difference.The staff are less than helpful, it seems many of the employees have left. The prices are still the same, too much for too little now. Yes, the view is nice but sadly, that's it. Ii do hope it returns as the cafe it once was, neglect has made this into something it formerly was - a convenient place to use the toilet.
Recommended Dishes: none
Review added on Tue 16th May 2006
When I visited it was wonderful but aybe before the down hillness.
Recommended Dishes: flapjack
Frank-in-stein - review added on Mon 23rd Apr 2007
Not what it used to be.Under the previous management, it was much more friendly and customer focussed.I was visiting this weekend and placed my order but was kept waiting for ages. Then when I enquired about my order the reply was rather abrupt and asked again, after already paying, "whar do you want"?
The thought of eating in a converted toilet block may be a little off-putting to some people. Don't be one of those people.This building lay derelict and unloved for many years near the Brighton icon, the Royal Pavilion. The conversion into a Frankenstein (hence Frank-in-Stein
| Overall: | 6 |
| Food: | 4 |
| Service: | 8 |
| Ambiance: | 8 |
Recommended Dishes: Avoid the muffins, eat everything else
Review added on Mon 27th Sep 2004
I thought I was paying too much for a sandwich, but it was bigger than I realized, and damn good too. So I can recommend their melts to a hungry passerby.
| Overall: | 6 |
| Food: | 6 |
| Service: | 8 |
| Ambiance: | 8 |
Recommended Dishes: melts
Cafe unimpressive, quality dwindles. - review added on Mon 27th Dec 2004
What a fantastic location! That is the only positive this small cafe has. Over the past months my once favorite morning coffee stop is no longer the deli it had been. The building needs a good cleaning and the food is no longer the same. The tasty sandwiches they had prepared on the premises are now bland and delivered from another kitchen, you can really taste the difference.The staff are less than helpful, it seems many of the employees have left. The prices are still the same, too much for too little now. Yes, the view is nice but sadly, that's it. Ii do hope it returns as the cafe it once was, neglect has made this into something it formerly was - a convenient place to use the toilet.
| Overall: | 2 |
| Food: | 2 |
| Service: | 4 |
| Ambiance: | 6 |
Recommended Dishes: none
Review added on Tue 16th May 2006
When I visited it was wonderful but aybe before the down hillness.
| Overall: | 6 |
| Food: | 6 |
| Service: | 6 |
| Ambiance: | 6 |
Recommended Dishes: flapjack
Frank-in-stein - review added on Mon 23rd Apr 2007
Not what it used to be.Under the previous management, it was much more friendly and customer focussed.I was visiting this weekend and placed my order but was kept waiting for ages. Then when I enquired about my order the reply was rather abrupt and asked again, after already paying, "whar do you want"?
| Overall: | 2 |
| Food: | 0 |
| Service: | 0 |
| Ambiance: | 4 |
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