This trip was many months in the making, so I was so glad when Monday morning rolled around - something I do not usually say - as it meant that the Brighton adventure was here!
For as long as me and Jess have been friends we have been discussing visiting the growing heart of British Youtubing, which is a hobby closely woven into both our lives. Plus, Brighton is also the motherland of another favourite of ours - coffee shops. So with all these things in mind we knew that a day out this summer was definitely on the cards.
It only came to my attention when we were on the train to Brighton that Jess has never been before, so I felt it was my duty as a frequent visitor myself to take on the role of tour guide and make sure she got her moneys worth out of Brighton. This meant hitting up all the crucial sights, starting with the pier.
Brighton Pier is the most iconic landmark in the town and therefore it is a must visit on any trip to Brighton. Not even a gale force wind was stopping us, and we had a look around the rides and the arcade, breathed in the sea air mixed with the scent of the famous pier doughnuts and decided that this was time for a selfie.
The smell of the doughnuts was making it very clear that it was time for some food, so we headed into The Lanes - my personal favourite part of Brighton - in search of the perfect cafe. And in Cafe Coho we found just that!
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| Cafe Coho, 53 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AF |
With a board stating that this is the winner of Brighton's best loved coffee, how could we not go in. And oh my chai.....I have sampled a large selection of chai lattes in my time, but this without a doubt THE nicest. The perfect amount of spice, but also very sweet and the texture was so creamy....I have been dreaming of that stuff ever since! Just when I thought things couldn't get better, they brought out our sandwiches, and I think I shall let the visual do the talking.
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| Sundried Tomatoes and Balsamic Dressing, the King of side salads |
As if this hadn't already ignited some hunger , the next item of the agenda is enough to make anyone's mouth water. Choccywoccydoodah, does sound like we have stepped into Willy Wonka's Factory, and trust me inside the shop it looks and smells like you have too. Inside the shop are some spectacular cakes and true works of art all using chocolate as the base. Upstairs there is a cafe, which we felt would be rude not to check out, and this was a wise choice. The décor alone is enough to make whimsical lovers like me hooked instantly, but then you try the hot chocolate and new levels of enjoyment are reached. It would be too simplistic to call this hot chocolate but rather this is a every chocolate lovers wildest dream come true, whilst also the very possible risk of heart disease!
The atmosphere and the service was so welcoming and cosy that we felt perfectly comfortable having a good old chat for a solid couple of hours enjoying our cups of heaven. After swapping various recommendations of books, TV and films we took our last mouthful of chocolate lava and headed to the shops.
For the next couple of hours we wandered around The Lanes and then into the shopping centre. The main pit stop was to hit up the beauty halls, in which we must have swatched about 30 YSL lip products and spritzed a whole concoction of perfumes - I think I may have found a new favourite in Vera Wang Princess.
All the retail therapy had made us very thirsty so what better way to quench your thirst but with a cheeky Pimms. We found a lovely bar/pub on the sea front, ordered some drinks, found a cosy corner and proceeded to chat for the next few hours. There is honestly nothing better than at the end of an amazing day reminiscing and knowing that these are memories that you have made for life.
After a final walk along the sea, it was time to head back up the hill to the station and jump on the train home. I think it is safe to say we were both exhausted: all the sea air, walking and mainly talking, had worn us out. So after a rather sleepy ride home and a farewell, I made it back to my bed with just enough time to watch the season finale of The Mindy Project - aaaahh Danny and Mindy!
Overall I had the most amazing and lovely day with Jess and I am so happy that we finally put into place a plan that had been hypothetical from pretty much the first time we ever spoke and made friends! I cannot recommend Brighton enough to anyone in the South East for a day trip to the seaside, or if you are visiting from further afield it makes the perfect long weekend destination.
Thank you for reading, lots of love, B xx
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