Beppe’s Café

£1 - £10 / Sandwiches, British, Italian, Vegetarian options

23 W Smithfield, London

Opening hours

6:30AM-2PM

Sunday Closed
Monday 6:30AM-2PM
Tuesday 6:30AM-2PM
Wednesday 6:30AM-2PM
Thursday 6:30AM-2PM
Friday 6:30AM-2PM
Saturday Closed

Authentic Breakfast Bliss: Farringdon's Hidden Gem

Some establishments in London thrive more on being legendary local hangouts than mere stops for breakfast with bacon and beans, and Beppe’s Cafe is a prime exhibit of this breed. Tucked away near Farringdon, it beckons you in with the charm of a yesteryear corner cafe, where nostalgia hits you full force like a potent espresso. Clearly a favorite among the neighborhood folks, perhaps due to prices that could almost still be deemed budget-friendly, even by the gravitational wallet-pulling forces of central London. The decor might bring tears to an archaeologist’s eye, what with its decidedly old-world booths and worn flooring dating back to when dinosaurs roamed, or so it appears.

Yet behind its somewhat deceivingly humble façade lies kitchen wizardry. Here, eggs are elevated to a sublime art — farm-fresh and kissed with just enough back bacon to resurrect your zest for mornings. Even more intriguing, their menu extends to exotic pleasures like salmon with spicy avocado that doesn’t dare let tradition clamp it down. Quick-paced staff burst forth with effortless bonhomie, catering meticulously and generously with nascent ease, creating another little family away from home. It’s not just the food but the whole experience of being part of a convivial, bustling micro-society, benevolently overseen by the legendary Serg and Dan, that makes leaving feedback as gushing as river rapids seem only natural. Irresistible banter, fantastic nosh, and that classic note of strident Italian charm ensure I'll be reminiscing wistfully about this place until my next inevitable visit. — Penelope Savory