Abuelo in City of London, Westminster

AMAZING speciality coffee, really some of the best i've had. I loved it so much I am so glad I found it on my trip, I went 3 times hah! It is very casual and small so dont expect a big restaurant atmosphere, this is more of a local cosy place where you can get a good casual simple meal. Really good.

Gosh…. This is THE place for breakfast in Camden if not the whole of London!!! Food is freshly prepared with the best ingredients…. Menu exciting, varied and healthy and as far from an ‘English traditional breakfast’ as possible!!! We went twice!!! Friendly, good service, … we were lucky with good weather and ate outside…. Attractive!!!!

I was looking for somewhere nearby for a quick, tasty breakfast. After a quick Tripadvisor search I came across this place and popped in. It’s convenient to Covent Garden, but I have to say I was disappointed by the food. The service was OK, but I wouldn’t say it was warm or welcoming. It was OK, I just expected more for the money

We were looking for somewhere to have brunch and after turning to trusty TA we found this amazing independent cafe. Situated in Covent Garden this tiny place is charming. With one large table and only 3 small round tables, you are encouraged to share and chat. There is also a covered area (with heaters) outside. We were lucky to walk in, however, booking is a must. The food was fabulous: green pea fitter with poached egg, avocado, chilli salsa and pea shoots and The Bondi, avocado, poached egg, goats cheese, pickled jalapeños, dukkah on sourdough. Beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. The service was spot on, really friendly. Leave the coffee shop chains and give your hard earned money to this absolutely amazing independent. We can’t wait to return and will defo booked in advance.

Fantastic South American inspired breakfast! Wonderful avocado toast and amazing banana bread + dulce de leche. Nice service.

Beautiful interiors and the best coffee I’ve had in London. Have to try the Bondi and the figs with mascarpone…. Have to go back !!!!

Amazing place! The best cafe in London for food and coffee hands down! I never normally leave reviews but feel like this is very deserved, also thank you to the incredible customer service!

I really love this independent cafe. I discovered it a couple of years ago and it’s my go to in the area because their coffee is so great! Get the truffle toastie but the menu as a whole is delicious.

I am a big fan of australian coffee and the flat white here is up to scratch! I sat inside on the main table and found it very friendly and the communal feeling encouraged conversation with other customers which was a nice surprise. Very sweet young staff. Thanks

Brilliant spot in Covent Garden - best coffee in the area, and fantastic food. Menu is interesting and delicious and the staff are helpful and attentive. Always recommend to visitors to London and anyone local looking for a coffee break or meal while in the area.

Abuelo has good coffee, no doubt about that, but is it really worth the arrogance and the attitude? I don’t think so. Unacceptable service and mediocre food: you are mega failing your customers in 2/3 FYI Also - when you have no tables you should show your customers where to wait WITH A SMILE and also keep an eye on them once a table becomes available. Also, get your facts straight before you start accusing your customers for all sorts of rudeness to cover your inability to offer a good service. I am glad other people also call out the appalling attitude. Great jawb Abuelo! Grandpa would be proud :)

What a find this cafe was. Something totally unexpected on the menu, and we went with it. Green pea fritter and the Bondi. It was sensational, tasty, and delicious, just amazing. Followed by a lovely coffee. If breakfast can still be talked about later in the day, then they really have had a wow factor effect. It is also a great music choice to have in the background. If it wants something different, then this is the cafe to find.

Visited on a busy Saturday morning/afternoon without realising that you ideally need to book. Abuelo is a very small establishment with indoor seating for around 20 and larger outdoor seating for around 30. We waited outside for around 30 mins or so before one of the staff was able to seat us. Inside is typically reserved for bookings but the staff member made an exception once he realised that my partner was only a month or so removed from heart surgery and that indoors would be preferable. The menu is artisan and truly progressive everything we had was exceptional. I had the fig and ricotta on sour dough and the green pea fritter, so amazing, my partner had the banana bread with toasted coconut and honey comb, it looked insanely good. My only complaint, I ordered the bergamot margarita which I must say was one of the best margaritas I’ve ever had, the complaint however is that for £14 I’d expect more than 75ml of liquid total, including ice. That’s less than you get in those little cans of mixers for 75p lol We were serve by a really friendly and understanding server name Jack and his attentiveness and generosity have ensured that we will be returning

They got our order wrong. The correct order took a long time to come. And when it did it was cold. And on top of that the design on the cappuccino was a phallic symbol. Not a flower or swan gone wrong but clearly a deliberate phallic organ. Would not dine here again.

Beautiful food both in taste and in presentation. Great portion sizes for a great price considering it in in the centre of Covent garden. Easy to get to and easy to book online to reserve a table. They do accept walk-ins as well but on a busy day you may struggle to find a seat with a large group. We sat outside under the canapé and were served very quickly. Plenty of food for all diets and preference and some unique and unusual combinations of food. All freshly cooked but still arrived quickly. Definately worth a visit if you're in Covent Garden.

Whilst the food quality was good and it was a pleasant morning, the service was far from welcoming and almost dismissive. Would describe it as a place that is currently in vogue, but not sure about how sustainable it will be, before it changes name.

Certainly a unique atmosphere and very cosy! The food was delicious and not too expensive in terms of London pricing. If you don’t like having other people in your personal space, this place isn’t for you as it’s a very small venue and they do squeeze a lot of people in, even at doors open at 9am. It wasn’t a problem for us but I can imagine it not working for some people. One gripe was the gluten-free options were quite limited so maybe choose elsewhere if you have genuine allergy requirements as sadly the catering options seemed more attuned to vegan diets.

Although breakfast was good, the portions are really small for the price. Paid £14 for a single toast of avocado with a poached egg, it’s a bit ridiculous honestly… left hungry!

The food its amazing And a lovely vibe one of the best coffess of london Will definetelly come back

The food is good but the drinks are incredibly average. The iced chocolate was disgusting and the bottom of the glass was covered in cocoa powder paste, the fresh squeezed orange juice needed ice as it was very warm. As an Australian I can confirm that that is not at all what an iced chocolate is like. It was also served in a tiny water glass and was not worth even half the price we were charged. The cafe also seemed really understaffed for the amount of people there. Took twenty minutes to order food, the person who delivered our drinks asked if we'd ordered and we said no and she just walked off without taking the order. Long story short, the food is good, the drinks aren't value for money at all.

Wonderful daughter booked this for us all after a “fitting” for the main men at her wedding. Seven of us in all for brunch and one of the few places in Covent Garden she could book for 7 and on a Saturday so Covent Garden...

To start with, it's painfully obvious that this tiny cafe is trying to pay off their expensive rent by cramming people together on a communal table rather than splitting tables up and maybe losing 2 seats. This is not a deal breaker but isn't fun...

Went for a mid morning coffee and cake. Waited for about 10 minutes before we were acknowledged and given a table. Both of us ordered a Cappuccino and Carrot Cake but were served with a small cold flat white coffee that was cold and they...

We fell upon this little place searching for a quick lunch and they certainly ticked the box. We were a bit sceptical as it was so close to Covent a garden and thought it wouldn’t be good. We were wrong! There were no tables inside...

When looking for a good place to have a simple cosy brunch and Abuelo kept popping up when we walked past the place looked nice so we decided to ask for a table. As a family of 5, we understood that it would be a...

Stopped off here during outing at covent garden’s market, was such a lovely and cosy interior filled with great staff who always had smiles on their faces. The service was quite quick and was able to sit comfortably without feeling rushed to leave. Food and...

My Bestie and I had just arrived in London by train for a 1 night Christmas break. With such an overwhelm of choice, we chose here and we are sooo pleased that we did. My bestie had the Kimchi toastie which she said was out...

Abuelo is a very cosy brunch place. The food are reasonably priced and was amazing. Love the vibes here. Also, the service is really good. You'll definitely see me more often here!

I specifically asked for almond milk with my tea and was served normal milk. I have a dairy intolerance so this really is not okay. The staff were slow, disinterested and couldn’t care less. It’s overpriced and cramped. I have boiled eggs which I guess...

Really tasty food and gorgeous green smoothie! We sat outdoors which was lovely. Would definitely go again! Thank you!

Fairly average for the price. We went for breakfast after a lovely night in London. The food was ok. Rather overpriced for what you get. Ordered and waited an ages for food. Food came but drinks we ordered were forgotten about. Had to go inside...

We were looking for somewhere for Saturday lunch when I spotted Abuelo. The menu was difficult to read being all in capital letters and the few descriptions were too cryptic for us to be sure what we were to expect. Nearly every dish contained eggs...

My favorite breakfast place in london…………………….. you must try the fig order and their coffee is great too……………………………….

- The latte what I ordered, arrived exactly half an hour later to the table -I found a hard piece (luckily, I didn’t bite on it, otherwise I would have needed a dentist for sure) in my food. Chef told the server it was walnut....

Super tasty food which arrived as a work of art on the plate. Friendly Australian staff, good vibe. Will definitely come back next time I’m in London

Super artisan coffees and food. The coffee was so smooth - really great taste. Food looks fresh, good vegan, brunch or salad lunches.

Visited this venue for breakfast on a Saturday morning, admittedly I hadn’t booked so was prepared to queue for 10 minutes or so. Chaotic seating system and was told I could have a table for 45 minutes which I agreed to. Ordered sourdough toast for...

This is one of those venues favoured by Instagrammers, but this place is definitely style over substance. There was a queue when I arrived but I’d already booked, so I told one of the staff members I had booked, ‘ok’ they said then proceeded to...

We had a lovely sunny breakfast at Abuelo this week, Marie our waitress was an absolute ray of sunshine, and was so lovely and friendly to us. We had the green juice and an iced coffee, which were delicious, and brought to us with a...

Went here with a friend and we really had a good time!! Food was nice a staff as well! Highly recommend! We will be back for sure!

We just stopped by for coffee, sitting in their cozy little outdoor space. They have an excellent choice of teas and coffee, but I actually had a delicious hot chocolate on a chilly November afternoon. We didn't eat, but the menu has some interesting sounding...

Really good place to eat with an original menu. Food was really tasty and generous in quantity. The place inside is a bit tight but there is seating outdoors

The food was very good and good quality as so too were the drinks but I was inexplicably charged Service which was strange as I had to go up and order in the busy restaurant and I had to go up and pay for my...

Sat outside under the heater, lovely and cozy. Fantastic staff, really looked after us and did not rush us. Food was beautiful. Right in Covent Garden. Highly recommend!

I am so grateful to have found this lovely cafe for my guest and I! We visited today for lunch and we both enjoyed the jaffle - so delicious and the pea shoot salad was incredibly tasty!!! Big kudos to the chef! Our lovely waitress...

Fantastic service, good coffee, beautiful food! A little gem of a place en route from Covent Garden to the theatre. Highly recommend!

We went here after being recommended and we don’t regret it for a second. The smashed pumpkin was absolutely delicious. Super friendly stuff and good coffee, what else could you want!

Booked a table weeks in advance and on the day they could not seat us. We waited half an hour before deciding to head elsewhere.

I completely agree with the reviewer below - the customer service was terrible. We weren’t greeted when we arrived, we had to ask to order, our drinks arrived after our food and the general demeanour of the staff was miserable and rude. The food was...

Great menu choice, but the whole operation is poorly, executed, rude uninterested unengaged staff, sitting on the counter, on phones when guest were waiting to be served. Food ok but again poor execution of crockery, ill fitting both dishes we had, could and should be...

My new favourite! It was clean, pretty design, the staff were very responsible and attentive but not too formal. I thought it was very nicely done in every way. The food was delicious most importantly and the coffee was great! I also had a lovely...

We had a delicious brunch - the menu is full of original and exciting options! The service was nice and speedy - the place was clearly busy but they were managing the business well!

We stopped for a coffee between shows yesterday afternoon and settled on Abuelo for two reasons - I like to support local businesses and I had seen in advance that I could order a longer coffee which wasn't just an Americano. This filter (or pour...

Whilst visiting Covent Garden, we stopped at Abuelo’s for a couple of drinks. As a coffee enthusiast and considering how enthusiastically they talk about their coffee experience on their website, I thought I would give it a shot. It was definitely underwhelming and pricey. One...

Visited with my teenage son last week - found it by chance and called in for brunch. Sat in the sunshine people watching whilst eating the most tasty and delicious food, which was served absolutely beautifully. The coffee was fab, the staff warm and friendly,...

What a fantastic surprise. This was one of the best breakfast bites i ever had. My wafe had a fig and honey toast and I had poached eggs which were accompanied with an assortment of dips. It was a party of hot cold, soft, crunchy,...

I love this little brunch spot - heads up though it is near impossible to get a table indoors. Food is always great ( though a little expensive for brunch but as is everywhere in London) and would 100% recommend any one of their cakes...

Delicate and exquisite brunch with a very nice service :) The quality of the food is amazing. Will come back for sure!

Really cute cafe, with a creative and delicious brunch menu. We had the fig toast and the mushroom and gruyere toastie, both were presented well and tasted great. As a small independent cafe owner myself I am sad to see recent reviews slating this family...

I'm a covent garden resident and i've been going to Abuelo for the 3 years thats i've lived in the area. i'm so thankful to have a local coffee house that has good food, amazing coffee and really friendly staff. I decided to leave this...

What is it with Australian eateries and poached eggs! They just don’t know how to cook them. Poached eggs were hard not runny. The mushroom toasty was nice but a bit on the oily side. We seemed to wait for a long time while others...

What a great way to start a day out in London. 15 minute walk from Waterloo station just off The Strand. Pavement seating in the Summer sunshine meant we had a lovely late breakfast/brunch experience. The fruit, mascarpone and sourdough bread combinations were delicious and...

Went for breakfast.. Lots to choose from all seems very good. Seating in a shared long table was nice. Enjoyed it!

Rude , blunt and mannerless staff ! Never again. Obviously there is a problem as I’ve seen so many reviews complained with the same and nothing changed!

Best sticky chai I've ever had in London and they use the best brand of almond milk! The touch of the charcoal in the sourdough is unique and so good! The Smashing Pumpkins dish was unique and incredibly tasty - perfect dish for vegetarians or...

Been there for breakfast on a Saturday morning after looking at some reviews and their website. Excited cause lots of dishes have South American inspiration. We ordered the eggs 'divorciadas' and the chorizo waffles and two smoothies for drinks. The waffles are extremely good but...

This centrally located little restaurant with one big shared table and a few smaller one serves great coffee and good sandwishes. The service is friendly but not too attentative - but the food compensate. And the coffee....

Perfect local coffee and brunch place to go during the weekdays. It is impossible to get in during the weekend

Popped in for a coffee - per the menu two coffees were £6.00 but the bill was £6.75 - a surcharge for sitting down! No mention of this on the menu that I could see. The coffee was delicious - the attitude of the staff...

This place is so cute and homely, the decor reflective of the atmosphere. It's extremely small though so be prepared for a potential wait for a table at busier times and of course, sitting next to strangers. It's a little disappointing they don't allow you...

As multiple reviewers point out, the service here is terrible. Only a dozen seats total but wow, the number of errors over a simple lunch! Waiting to have order taken, drinks dont arrive, no cutlery, lukewarm coffee, sides dont arrive, second order of drinks forgotten,...

Visiting from Australia and stumbled across this small gem on our way to Covent Garden. Having suffered coffee trauma from most other outlets in London Abuelo was a great find. An excellent brew on offer. Aussies & Kiwis take note!

Only a small cafe but a great coffee and innovative food. If you like doughnuts then this is the place for you.

I went there today with a good friend. I drank the best matcha latte ever and we sat on the big table. That was really nice because you could start conversations with other people on the table and I always love to meet new pals....

Lovely Australian meet South American place! The food is delicious and well presented - it is a shame that the place is so small and you can not move much around - Really busy and it isn’t possible book a table and waiting time can...

Stumbled across this quaint little place whilst in Covent Garden. First went in for lovely iced coffee on a hot day, then back for dinner. Absolutely delicious! We had the - BBQ Croque-Monsieur and Asado Burger and they were so tasty! Staff fantastic and so...

Arrived early Saturday morning in Covent Garden ahead of the Pride Parade start. .. ahead of us across Southampton Street, two coffee shops, on the left a national chain, on the right - Abuelo! We chose right! All agreed that the flat white, cortado and...

I have been here SO MANY TIMES and have nothing but lovely things to say. It is has this lovely family vibe to it, it’s real people and real Australians. So now this has become my one and only go-to cafe for when I’m in...

Went and grabbed a coffee - it was a very pleasant place but the customer service was shockingly bad. We ordered an oat flat white to go. The place was not full at all but we were kept to wait for around 20 mins while...

My daughter and I love our cappuccinos and Abuelo was our top pick from our recent visit to London. We enjoyed the coffee so much that we went out of our way to get another cup while we were still in town. The service was...

food was very nice .waitress was friend to help and serve all the time . suddenly changed face once they know we did NOT pay any tips!!! no more talking and smile ,,we left few pound on the cold table! BAD manners !

This is a really cute little coffee shop on the edge of Covent Garden. Fantastic coffee and a really interesting and delicious menu. Highlight of the menu is the pulled pork croque monsieur, absolutely divine! Only downside is this place is very limited on seating...

My favourite coffee shop in London- I always have to take a stop here. Their coffee is amazing and their matcha lattes are the best I can find. Lovely staff and vibe as well as delicious food. Thank you for our adorably decorated drinks today!...

As an Aussie in London, this place is a slice of heaven when I'm missing the standard of coffee from back home. But it's not Australian for staff to stand at the register and ignore customers making eye contact waiting to be served. Then when...

Quite small barely seats 20 Good service efficient friendly and smart Dishes were fresh abundant and lots flavours going on Worth a visit if in area and look forward to see how it grows Go for the fig on toast or the mushroom toastie if...

Only a small place, but the food was really excellent. Different things on the menu and the Peanut salsa Chicken salad – Roast chicken with coconut, ginger and peanut crumble salsa, carrot and cabbage slaw, sesame miso dressing, lime & cress was out of this...

This place had the sweetest people running it! it is family operated and even has the family dog walk around, so cute! The staff were very smiley and chatted to me about my trip to London, very attentive and nice. I think it is a...

Staff not very attentive to customers and not willing to serve. Food was nice but my poached egg was cold. They should remove service charge from the bill.

My partner is Australian, from Melbourne, where coffee is life and nothing less than perfect will do. I agree with her and have sampled the various coffee shops in Melbourne that offer such an experience. Abuelo is as close as you'll get to this state...

There was a snail in our plate. But they just simply apologized and said it was not their fault. Because it was the provider who sent them fresh and “clean” vegetables, and they don’t even check the food. They also said that it is allowable...

Always nice to stumble across a unique place amongst all the chains in central London. Great menu which had us both struggling to choose between 3-4 options which seemed equally delicious... vegan and vegetarian options too including gorgeous cakes. Highly recommended although it would be...

This place was another of those where the menu sucked us in. It describes itself as run by Aussies honouring their Spanish Grandfather (‘Abuelo’) with an interesting menu based on Spanish and Argentine dishes. First thing to understand is that due to the size there...

The coffee at Abuelo is delightful. They also do amazing brunch options as well as delicious cakes! It’s located near Covent Garden amongst many other beautiful spots to eat and drink.

Spotted that an Aussie was associated with this place and thought there is a good chance of a decent cappo!!! I was right and enjoyed a very healthy breakfast to go with it. Very hard to get good coffee in UK. I left very happy!!!!

Great coffee...small vibey coffee spot. Too bad not enough space for a large group to eat. The food looked delicious but not ideal for groups of more than 4. Coffee was some of the best in the area.

Such a shame about the service, the food was really nice! Had to wait for a long time to be served. Bought out water but no glasses! The table was filthy, wasn’t cleaned before sitting us down. The match latte was lukewarm... would I go...

We were looking for a Tea House and we saw these friendly spot, like a friend's living room, and we took coffee and eat cake. It was not the best ever, buy it was good and the place was very nice and cozy. People that...

Visited around lunchtime, but we were glad we had reserved a table, there was quite a queue waiting. The place is really small, one long table (shown in picture) and a smaller one (or two) at the side. You have to squash up against others,...

Visited this lovely and cozy caf today with a friend. Had the chance to speak with the owner, a charismatic Argentinian with a vast knowledge of coffee and deco. Such a lovely place and staff! I’ll be going there again.

This is a lovely little Covent Garden cafe - food always feels fresh and delicious and the smoothies make me feel instantly perky. Eggs are delicious and I can’t wait to try the rest of the menu. Only reason it’s not a five star is...