Bill's Produce Store

As a Brightonian we loved Bills....but I am afraid the sellout has affected food and service. Portions seem to have shrunk somewhat and not the attention to detail they used to have sadly. Staff last time we went in seemed disinterested and took an eternity to serve us.....staff looked hungover and were really slack. Gets VERY busy on weekends....so much so that it's not very relaxing and way too many kids in there but that's personal preference....nice and quiet weekdays and lovely in the evenings. Just wish they had stayed local and true to their roots.
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deeeliciousladybug - View all reviews by this user
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Food 8 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 7
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Definitely the best breakfasts in Brighton.
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viv-val - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 6 | Value for money 7
Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Went to Bill's in Brighton last week for breakfast. Service was slow. All of the food was waiting at the chef's service point for ages. Naturally ours turned up cold, so we promptly returned it. It came back reheated and spoiled. We sent this back also. Although they offered to put this right for a third time, we went next door, and had a far better experience.

Bill's is a nice idea, shame about the execution. Won't be going back.
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Food 1 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 0
Monday, September 05, 2011

I found it nice and rustic but portions small and very overpriced. Not much choice.
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Food 6 | Service 6 | Atmosphere 5 | Value for money 3
Tuesday, March 15, 2011

We went to Bills today after several friends told us how fabulous it was. We were not disappointed! We were greeted warmly and shown straight to our table. The decor and atmosphere is delightful and the staff very friendly and attentive. The 'All day breakfast' was absolutely delicious. Great sausages and mushrooms. We had a good pot of tea, and treated ourselves to the Coffee, date and walnut cake after. Oh my goodness, that cake is so gorgeous. I am still thinking about it several hours later. All served promptly too even though it was busy.Thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. Welcoming, effecient, charming, stylish, comfy, tasty, clean, homely, colourful and pretty unique. I really liked the way you could chose items to buy from a shopping list on the table, then buy it together with your bill at the end. The staff got get it all together for you. So, all in all the last review nearly put us off going, but I am very glad we did. 100% smashing. Yum yum.
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Paula Mitchell
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 9
Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Going to Bills for brunch on a weekend is almost a tradition, however after some time away for one reason or another it's been a couple of months since I've been in there. I returned two weeks ago with my girlfriend where we were disappointed to say the least - service was lacklustre and both of our meals were overcooked and not up to the usual standard.

As it's always been such a firm favourite I was willing to give it the benefit of the doubt and so returned with a friend on Saturday where our experience was worse than the previous. Seated upstairs we literally had to stand up and wave at the waiter to even get a drink, it was so slow that the couple we were sharing a table with got up and left before even ordering. When the food did arrive, my eggs were over cooked with shell in them, bacon was more fat than meat and the beans had a thick crust on them.

I'm sad to say this is classic case of an establishment resting on it's laurels, poor in it's execution, the food was badly prepared, service non-existant and a lack of imagination on a menu where the 'specials' are pretty much the same week in, week out.

A real shame...........
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Food 2 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 8 | Value for money 5
Tuesday, November 09, 2010

Bill's is great, why? because it is simple and stylish! Very good raw quality products but with a creative food presentation and especially the deserts, they look amazing. Bill's is great for veggies and meat lovers, in a relaxed atmosphere, one of the best place to eat lunch in Brighton.
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julie - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Saturday, January 09, 2010

Best brunch in Brighton!!! My fiance and I visit Bills regularly on a Saturday morning/afternoon, and are never disappointed.

Bills breakfast & Vege breakfasts are both fab, although the portions seem to be getting a little smaller now.
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KJH
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Food 10 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Monday, December 28, 2009

The deco is really nice, the service is great and the food is SO tasty...there is nothing like the food there!

I just love that place!
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Paula
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Wandered in last Sunday lunchtime, and looked a little lost. Soon got rescued by one of the lovely staff who guided us to a table overlooking the food counter. Food was a little slow to arrive, but well worth the wait. The quiche when it came was so full of good fresh veggie things, there was barely room for the eggy stuff. Really great quality food, friendly staff and great atmosphere. I think this was my favourite meal on a weekend trip to Brighton.
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gradgrind
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Food 9 | Service 8 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, March 11, 2009