Cafe Carmen - King’s Cross

Step inside this charming café and be immediately enveloped by a sense of homey warmth, emphasized by the friendly greetings from the husband-and-wife team who have expertly run this establishment for the past 15 years. The menu focuses on quintessentially English breakfast dishes, serving up generous portions of classics like full English breakfasts, eggs benedict, and an array of tempting pastries. Among the noteworthy offerings are cheese and toasted York ham sandwiches, a delightful salmon bagel, and a cinnamon swirl that leaves patrons wanting more. Freshly brewed coffee complements the hearty meals, making mornings truly vibrant here. Inside and outside seating options allow guests to enjoy their meals in different settings, and the lively yet relaxed ambiance with the strains of soft jazz completes the experience. Remarkably clean and undoubtedly inviting, the café makes cash-only transactions feel as charmingly nostalgic as its offerings.