Fika

Last week, I let my husband choose where he wanted to go for his birthday breakfast—and without hesitation, he said @fikasussex Honestly, I wasn’t the least bit surprised. The place absolutely rocks!

We love the laid-back, easygoing morning vibe there. You can dine in or grab something to go—it’s all very relaxed, which was exactly the kind of morning we were after. We kicked things off with a perfectly made Flat White with one of my favourite coffee beans @backyard.coffee and then dove into the legendary Breakfast Bird burger. This beauty features buttermilk fried chicken, a fried egg, smoked cheese, smoky streaky bacon, maple mayo, Korean BBQ sauce, and pickles. It’s every bit as delicious as it sounds (and looks!)—and trust me, it’s a serious meal that will keep you full all day.

We couldn’t resist ordering the Ugly Nuggs too—crispy chicken bites drenched in buffalo sauce with a side of blue cheese. I was in heaven. That combo is my absolute favourite, and even at 9 a.m., I could’ve eaten a whole tray. As if that wasn’t enough, we also got a side of classic hash browns, served with a choice of dips. We went for the harissa aioli and ketchup—an unexpectedly perfect pairing.

Safe to say, we left completely satisfied and ready to take on the day. One very happy husband, and one excellent birthday breakfast to remember!