# Lex's Cafe, Hove — Reviews & Opening Hours > Lex's Cafe — Cafe in Hove with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.6/5 from 340 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/hove/restaurants/lex-s-cafe (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Cafe # Lex's Cafe Kings Esplanade, Hove [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1975719989374705346&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Lex's Cafe](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/107783889503068753762) **In short:** Lex's Cafe is a cafe in Hove, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 340 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Lex's Cafe Lex's Cafe sits on Kings Esplanade with direct access to the beach. The menu centres on traditional home-cooked food, including bacon and sausage baps, alongside coffee and ice cream. Pricing is moderate. The cafe welcomes children and groups. It holds a five-star food hygiene rating. ## Opening hours **Monday** 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM **Tuesday** 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM **Wednesday** 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM **Thursday** 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM **Friday** 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM **Saturday** 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM **Sunday** 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM ## What's nearby - Beach House Hove next door - Best Western Princes Marine Hotel 100m away - The Ginger Pig - Restaurant & Rooms 200m away - King Alfred Leisure Centre 250m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this cafe's delicious coffee, ice cream, and traditional home-cooked food, including popular bacon and sausage baps. They also highlight the reasonable prices and the cafe's unique location directly on the beach. Guests mention the friendly and attentive staff, who consistently provide service with a smile. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (340 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** No **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Hove Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1204570). [More restaurants in Hove](https://staycation.co.uk/hove/restaurants) ★ 4.6 (340 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £1 – £10 ### Quick Facts **Destination** Hove **Plus Code** 9C2XRRG8+3V ### 🏨 Places to stay near Hove Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DHove%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/hove/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/hove/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Lex's Cafe? Lex's Cafe is open Mon–Sun 9:30am–6pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Lex's Cafe any good? Lex's Cafe is rated 4.6 out of 5 from 340 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Lex's Cafe good for children? Yes, Lex's Cafe is listed as good for children. ### Can you book a table at Lex's Cafe? Lex's Cafe does not take reservations, so it is walk-in only. ## More near Lex's Cafe ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Best Western Princes Marine Hotel ★ 4.2 · next door](https://staycation.co.uk/hove/hotels/best-western-princes-marine-hotel) - [SoBo Guest House ★ 4.8 · 0.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hove/hotels/sobo-guest-house) - [Seafield House ★ 4.0 · 0.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hove/hotels/seafield-house) - [Langfords Hotel ★ 3.1 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hove/hotels/langfords-hotel) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Vallance House 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton-and-hove/cottages/vallance-house-uk30066) - [The Hideaway 1.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton-and-hove/cottages/the-hideaway-syk1134556) - [Beachfront Penthouse 1.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton-and-hove/cottages/beachfront-penthouse-syk1197318) - [Brighton Escape 1.6 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton-and-hove/cottages/brighton-escape-uk48288) ### Campsites nearby - [Brighton Caravan and Motorhome Club Site ★ 4.5 · 3.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton/camping/brighton-caravan-and-motorhome-club-site) - [Brighton Experience Freedom Glamping ★ 4.4 · 3.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton/camping/brighton-experience-freedom-glamping) - [Wallis Farm 4.1 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/pyecombe/camping/wallis-farm) - [Foot of the Downs ★ 5.0 · 5.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/henfield/camping/foot-of-the-downs) ### Things to do nearby - [King Alfred Leisure Centre ★ 3.7 · 0.2 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hove/attractions/king-alfred-leisure-centre) - [The Outdoors Project 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hove/attractions/the-outdoors-project) - [Sleeping Beauty - Brighton Family Panto ★ 5.0 · 0.8 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/brighton/attractions/sleeping-beauty-brighton-family-panto) - [Hove Park ★ 4.6 · 1.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/hove/attractions/hove-park)