Barbican Cafe in Islington

Delightful staff and quick service of delicious breakfast!

Good salmon, tasty. Friendly service, a bit small on the inside though.

Our first breakfast in London, really good we recommend it!

We have just enjoyed two fabulous breakfasts. 11/10

I can say it’s always a great experience, food is alway delicious. Variety of options, from breakfast to pastas. And great atmosphere. halal friendly we loved it.

It’s a great cafe, good food good service and very friendly atmosphere

Excellent breakfast, served quickly, and very friendly staff! Thank you!

Delicious and good value brunch, we'll definitely return.

Super breakfast and very good coffee ☕😊 Very possible that we will come back on our visit to London 🥞🍳

Very nice breakfasts and friendly service.

The lady serving was lovely and the smoothies are super cute

Every visit to London is accompanied by a visit to this cafe. Lovely staff and great prices - excellent every time!

Spectacular traditional English breakfast, surrounded by a sensational atmosphere and the most efficient and pleasant service

I recommend it, really good food and great service.

LOVED IT! It’s my first chance to visit London and I wanted to knock out the main dishes - Full English Breakfast, fish and chips, and meat pie. I had some time to check in, so I looked up English Breakfast and this place popped up. It was a small cafe (in America we have big restaurants but I know the style here is smaller and cozier), and I took a seat by the window. I ordered a coffee and toast, and the Full English Breakfast. I was NOT disappointed!! Idk how a lot of other Americans feel about the beans, but I think they great. The sausage was bomb, I love the bacon. Bacon is different in America. In Europe, it’s these wider, rounder pieces of ham. Fried egg on a piece of toast then the roast tomato, thick hash browns and blood sausage.. it was 🤌 I noticed there’s not a lot of seasoning put on English food, but the flavor of the hash browns and blood sausage was great. The whole dish was delicious and somehow I polished it all off. Looking at others plates, it looked like everything they give is generously portioned. Overall, a great welcome to London. I suggest whether you’re a visitor or native, stop by this place to have a great meal!

Huge portions. Opens early morning. Welcoming hosts. I saw the host providing good food free of charge to a delivery person. Appreciated the kindness.

Amazing, wonderful atmosphere, love it

Very nice place, nice atmosphere and good food ❤️

Huge amazing full english breakfast. Wonderful pancakes for kids Lovely friendly service Great gem!

Delicious pancakes! Friendly staff. A gem.

Wonderful atmosphere, delicious food, service👍🏻 Prosperity to you🫶

Lovely experience and fantastic breakfast

Beutifull Brunch, good people and vibes.

Best coffee and food spot in London. Super friendly team!

Delicious English breakfast! Great veggie and vegan options

We came for a FULL ENGLISH BREAKFAST, and it turned out FULL, everything was very delicious, the English and Canadian breakfast (pancakes, sausages and bacon). The only downside was the volume changes in the music, which when testing to play the birthday for another client raised the volume, but it must have been something specific.

Very nice breakfast spot. Staff here are very friendly and the food is lovely. Would defo return

Highly recommend this place!! Very big portions, delicious food, and amazing service!!! There’s a student discount as well we come often

Great independent cafe, super food and service

The food was excellent! My wife and I had the American and Canadian Breakfasts, and they were great!

Friendly service, extra portions, wide selection. The place is brilliant.

Nice service, very delicious breakfast!! After that, we just had to have dinner 🤣🥰

The blue house really catches your eye, and the food is surprisingly amazing.. 👍

Amazing breakfast in a nice and grounded atmosphere - can recommend!

Really nice place, cozy atmosphere, not too noisy. The staff were friendly too! x

Very tasty food, for a reasonable price. Can recommend simple breakfast =]

epic food epic prices … what more could you want

My experience was really good. My boyfriend and me have had breakfast here twice because we wanted to repeat their delicious meals. The personal were super kind and the place itself was very cute. Thanks for everything : ) If I ever come back to London I will definitely come back here.

Really good breakfasts, with very balanced ingredients having salad and fruit. The presentation is really good and the food itself tastes great!

The most delicious lamb chops I have eaten lately and a very spacious atmosphere and friendly staff and the prices were very cheap

10/10 We came here for breakfast and the food was fantastic. Fast service, friendly staff and fast food ! Large portions too, you won’t leave hungry. Perfect start to the day. Thanks guys!

Genuinely traditional generous breakfasts with proper cappuccino. Tasty main meals too.

Good food, service with a smile 👍🏽

Cozy cafe for a large and delicious breakfast.

Food came very quickly, super welcoming, and tasted amazing - with great platting!!

We were satisfied with everything

The food is very good, the dishes super generous, the smile of the waitress comes from the heart! The atmosphere is very quiet, the music is not too loud, the muffled sounds of the open kitchen make you hungry! The seats are comfortable, the tables stable, everything is clean and bright! Can’t wait to come back and try the rest of the menu!

Great food and quick food service.

Great food, fast and friendly service. Would highly recommend!

Worth a try, the coffee is great and the food is beyond imagination.

Wonderful food and warm atmosphere! The service was more than perfect. Really good breakfasts and brunches for all tastes ♥️

We were a group of 20 people excited for a weekend treat, but our experience at Barbican Café was absolutely terrible. The owner was extremely rude from the moment we arrived. He brought us the wrong food and drinks, and when we tried to politely address the mistake, he became hostile. Shockingly, he even told us, ‘This is my shop, I’ll do whatever I want,’ before rudely asking us to leave. I’ve never experienced such unprofessional and disrespectful behavior. I would strongly advise against visiting this place.

11/10 food. I loved the presentation of everything and I would definitely return here.

The place made very nice food, I enjoyed it, the service was quick and the food was fresh, and the atmosphere though pact was enjoyable.

It was one of the best breakfasts I've ever had in my life! Thank you Barbican.

First time visiting I’m very impressed with the food presentation and quality. The place cosy and very friendly staff..Service was also great too. I will be back again

The food was high quality and delicious. They were very hospitable. Everything was very nice and friendly. Thank you.

1-star review “Our group of 20 was looking forward to a pleasant lunch at Barbican Café, but what we encountered was an unbelievable display of poor customer service and shocking arrogance. The owner not only served the wrong food and drinks to multiple people in our party but reacted with hostility when we politely pointed out the mistakes. His attitude escalated to the point where he openly declared, ‘This is my shop, I’ll do whatever I want,’ as if that justified his rude and dismissive behavior. In a completely unprofessional manner, he then told us to leave. I’ve never seen such a blatant disregard for basic hospitality, and it left all of us deeply disappointed. This is not how any café should be run, let alone one in such a renowned location.”

The restaurant had poor service, with unprofessional and rude owners. Additionally, they failed to distinguish between hot smoked and cold smoked salmon, which reflects a lack of attention to detail.

Cute litte place for a perfect Sunday breakfast. Great variety, tasty food, friendly service. Looking forward to repeat.

Lovely breakfast place with amazing variety and very tasty. The coffee was good. Nice cosy ambience. Service is excellent. Highly recommended

Very tasty breakfast and the coffee is very good.

My local breakfast spot! What makes me come back each time is the fantastic customer service. The blonde lady that usual service me is just brilliant!! Best breakfast sandwich in the area

Hit the absolute spot! Open when all other locals cafes were closed, resurrected me from a hangover hell

Lovely little cafe with great food and a nice range of choice at a very good price. Meals come very well decorated and with very nice service. Thank yoy for the experience!

Super nice place, delicious food. Welcoming staff. Fast service. Very kind to children. A nice way to start the day

Was served by a lovely woman called Denis. Such a lovely spot .

Excellent food and atmosphere. Big choice of food.

Unbeatable price quality, everything was very good. Recommended

Great affordable breakfast with charming Service.

Really nice atmosphere and great service with awesome food and great coffee included!

best breakfast in London PERIOD

Nice place to come and sit in to eat .

my first visit at Barbican Cafe was so lovely 🥰 the people working here are so sweet, it gives the start of your day a boost of happiness. If you’re a solo traveler and you have a bad day, swing by here for a shot of kindness. Food was also good and the mocha was yummy, but the biggest selling point of the place are the people. Atmosphere is also nice, especially if you get the bouncing light of the morning sun. (For my veggi fellows: decent vegetatian options and also vegan milk available)

It was very delicious. The store is stylish, and the menu is rich, fresh, and plentiful! The smoothie, hot chocolate, and coffee were great! The beans are even more delicious when eaten on the bread provided (the bread is freshly baked and delicious)! Bacon, sausage, and salad are great! !

Very good place to have breakfast. Lovely service and atomspare. Love the place

Friendly staff and very beautiful latte art!

OMG one of the rarest place in London. A very nice food, friendly staff, great Turkish music playing that I love. A simple & not expensive at all cafe to be at least once in your life. I definitely recommend this place ! Merci !!!

great portion size for the price egg was well cooked meat was well seasoned lots of bread on the side! come here for good english breakfast for good price also very good customer service

Cozy establishment with very friendly staff. Relatively cheap with great portions. Definitely recommended when you want some breakfast or lunch.

We came to try a typical English breakfast and we were not disappointed, on the contrary! Everything was delicious, a really relaxed atmosphere and very friendly staff. It deserves it!

Amazing breakfasts, coffee, and service! 100% would recommend.

Really nice service, loved the food. Denise is the best waiter there :)

Amazing food and more amazing is the service. Couldn’t be more impressed of the kindness of that people. New fav breakfast spot in London for us 🩵

A cute little Café. Good quality food and a really nice service. Incredibly kind people ❤️

beautiful food and amazing customer service. little to no wait time.

Amazing! Fantastic cafe. Great service and wonderful food.

One of the best cafe's in Islington, 10/10 food and 10/10 service the staff are amazing and look after you.

My go-to breakfast place in London! Extremely friendly staff, consistently high quality food, and very affordable prices. Highly recommend to anyone trying to grab anything from a full english to a quick sandwich.

Absolutely lovely hidden gem. Food was absolutely beautiful. The turkey breakfast covered everything I wanted in perfect portions so I was full but not stuffed. It offered pancakes and syrup with small fruits chopped on top, turkey bacon, hash browns, beans in a pot so it didn't spoil the rest of the food, halloumi. It was delicious! Great prices too and coffees were soo well presented and perfect. Great place! Staff are super friendly. Lovely chill atmosphere that made me feel like I was on holiday xxx

Nice spot for a traditional breakfast. Friendly staff, good food. Strongly suggested.

A smiling and kind lady will welcome you in this typical little place Excellent and plentiful breakfasts

Great value veggie breakfast, fast and friendly service!

Denislava made the experience that much better great service great food

Best cafe me and my colleague have been in years

Lovely food, have recommended to all on site.

A genuinely lovely cafe with amazing and caring staff. It feels at home every time we go and their prices are very reasonable for central London. Thank you guys for a lovely birthday surprise ❤️

Lovely and homely breakfast place. The food is delicious and the ladies brought my friend cake for her birthday. Definitely recommend!

Barbican Cafe on Lever Street is a hidden gem! The cafe's interior was small and cozy. It's welcoming vibe is enhanced by its front of house leading lady! I ordered the Eggs Benedict Avocado . The presentation was a work of art...prepared by someone who loves and knows how to combine fresh and simple food to create a wonderful and memorable dish. Coffee was also to die for. Will definitely be back again!

Barbican cafe is such a hidden gem! I've been to Barbican Cafe three times, and it never disappoints. The food is great and affordable, with a wide range of options to choose from. Each visit, I've been warmly greeted by the owners and waiters, making the experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this place for its delicious meals and friendly atmosphere!