Nowhere Man Reviews Summary

Decor and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "Independent, great decor, cool community vibe."
• "Gorgeous decor and really friendly staff. Cosy and cool vibe."
• "The music compared with the cozy seating options make this a comfortable place to study, work, or meet up with your friends."
• "Good 60s style cafe! Lovely aesthetic and atmosphere as well as the food."
• "One of the best places for pancakes in Brighton, with a great atmosphere, beautiful decoration."
• "Amazing decor, funky and jazzy! Good vibe!"
• "Feels like lounging in a friend's house, vintage furniture and very relaxed vibe."

Cons:

• "Toilets were down fairly steep stairs."
• "It can get quite busy and therefore a bit louder."
• "The furniture is all falling apart."
• "Thirdly the place was pretty filthy (especially the toilets)."
• "The place seems a bit worn out though or old, as some of the chairs were loose and creaky."
• "It's unpleasantly hot and moist in the whole place."
• "Most important to note, this is not a wheelchair friendly place."

Food Quality

Pros:

• "BEST vegan pancakes I've ever eaten, so fluffy and delicious and so consistent every time I visit."
• "Amazing food all freshly made."
• "Pancakes are an absolute staple, delicious from the first bite - yet not too sweet."
• "Blueberry pancakes were out of this world! Generous portion, came out steaming hot with all the accompaniments you would want on a pancake."
• "Light and fluffy classic buttermilk pancakes with slices of bacon and a tasty maple syrup butter to pour over."
• "The pancakes are reliably light and fluffy and come in proper stacks, with a variety of toppings and seasonal specials."
• "Delish blueberry pancakes sprinkled with powdered sugar and cinnamon with a side of syrup."

Cons:

• "Also, was served non vegan pancakes which has caused an upset stomach the whole day."
• "They ran out of vanilla for the pancakes and decided to just sub in almond instead."
• "Had a long wait and when the pancakes arrived I was disappointed. The pancake to topping ratio was way off."
• "The pancakes were a little bit raw and as a result a bit disappointed."
• "gluten free and vegan pancakes are a little dry but the toppings are delicious!"
• "Pancakes weren't even that good but at this point we were starving."
• "Pancakes a bit dry, too much sugar on top."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff were really nice and welcoming."
• "Service was great too - welcoming, friendly, super attentive and speedy!"
• "Friendly staff and great atmosphere lovely breakfasts."
• "Highly recommended with friendly staff and a lovely atmosphere."
• "Amazing pancakes, friendly staff."
• "Great coffee and friendly staff."
• "Very friendly staff, and quick service."

Cons:

• "Horrible service!!!!"
• "Stood there 5min but no one ever talked to us."
• "Food and coffee were great. Staff were terrible."
• "Delicious food but employees were rude, very poor customer service."
• "Firstly, we were ignored when we arrived and had to wait ages for a table because the staff couldn't be bothered to even acknowledge us."
• "Sadly, I have to agree with a previous review about the unfriendly staff/service."
• "Staff were very rude and uninterested in serving me and my boyfriend."

Accessibility and Convenience

Pros:

• "It's only a few minutes walk from the town centre and to the train station."
• "A super chilled and super cosy place to bag some delicious food and drink, a gem in the heart of Brighton!"
• "Love the little outdoor area at the back - it’s South facing so catches a lot of light, perfect for the summer sun!"
• "This little gem is off the main shopping street of Western Road, and definitely worth checking out."
• "The atmosphere and vibe is very friendly and chilled out."
• "The service is very laid back, you can choose your table when you come in."
• "Dog friendly which was great."

Cons:

• "Nice vibe, but shame that they charge extra for milk alternatives."
• "Best to show up early as if you turn up in the middle of the day on a weekend you'll be waiting a long time for a table."
• "My friend and I have literally waited AN HOUR for our pancakes!!"
• "Queue was long we waited in total 2 hours to just get our food."
• "No icecream though, which meant no milkshakes."
• "No booking system, no website, a 40 minute wait for a table."
• "Waited an hour and fifteen minutes for our food."