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Sunbird Deli

109 London Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4JG, UK4.8 (381 reviews)07427 695119websitemap

Affordable meat-free Middle-Eastern/Mediterranean deli-cafe on London Road with homemade filo pastries, mezze and salads; editorial calls it vegan while reviewers describe vegetarian plates.

Why it's listed: Sunbird Deli: editorial 'vegan small plates, wraps & pastries'; reviews all veg, no meat

Profile last updated 16 July 2026.

Sunbird Deli — photo
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The business claims it

Structured facts from the listing and website.

Cuisine style
Middle-Eastern / Mediterranean deli-cafe — mezze, salads, wraps and filo pastries
Vegan small plates, wraps & pastries, presented in a cozy space with juices, coffee & tea drinks.raw.editorialSummary
Kitchen-wide dietary regime
vegetarian
I ordered the vegetarian mezze... really enjoyed the lentil soup and vegetarian plate (editorial claims 'vegan small plates').raw.reviews
Social or community mission
Stocks Gaza Cola and positions itself in support of political-justice causes
they sell Gaza cola and support the fight against political injustices!!!!!raw.reviews
Service modes offered
dine_in, takeaway
There are nice seating options both inside and outside, and also on the first floor.raw.reviews
Price band
budget
The food is amazing and so affordable.raw.reviews
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Customers reveal it

Recurring signal mined from real reviews — with receipts.

Atmosphere as customers describe it
Cozy and welcoming with indoor, outdoor and first-floor seating overlooking the street
on the first floor, where I sat and enjoyed a view of the street, which made the visit even more enjoyable.raw.reviews
Occasions customers use it for
Coffee and cake; casual lunch; solo visits
this is my favourite place to eat in Brighton... really good prices and the loveliest staff.raw.reviews
Dishes customers name repeatedly
Homemade filo pastries; salad and dip spreads; pistachio cake; mezze; lentil soup; Arabic coffee
I love their homemade filo pastires and range of fresh salads. The sweet patries and cakes are just too good.raw.reviews
Service character as customers describe it
Generally friendly and polite, though one review noted a kitchen staff member speaking harshly to a server
the lovely girl who took my order was badly spoken to by a guy who was making the food.raw.reviews
Value for money as customers see it
Excellent value — generous, affordable spreads
so affordable. I don't think I've ever had a better spread of different salads, dips etc.raw.reviews
voice 3

Only the owner knows it

Questions we hold for the kitchen itself. Unanswered until they answer.

We're holding 9 questions for the owner — families & kids, best occasions & the vibe, vegan, coeliac & allergy options, why choose you, groups, private hire & catering, booking or walk-in?, good to know before you visit, must-order dishes, made in-house & sourcing — and will publish the answers here once confirmed.