Blue River Cafe in Islington

Very welcoming, pleasant, very good and reasonable, I made it my usual brunch before taking the Eurostar or upon arriving in London, and I never tire of it. Nothing to complain about!

My go to place for breakfast when staying at the nearby Premier Inn at King's Cross. I prefer to soak up the neighbourhood atmosphere rather than sit in a corporate hotel restaurant.

We tried making a reservation here, but it was swamped. My friend tried to cross a river in a boat made of paper. He was sailing along fine until… he hit the current events.

Great place for a full English breakfast, not too close to the station so it isn’t full of tourists and it’s amazing food. Makes you feel right at home. Service was lovely as well.

Very nice lady. Very large portions of English Breakfast. English atmosphere. I recommend

Good food for the type of cafe and service excellent. Nice little cafe. Small but quaint and clean and tidy. Clearly very popular for breakfast takeaway

Very cute café with a large selection of food, the staff is very friendly, the vibe in the café is great, it is very nicely decorated We were here on holiday for 10 days and came here every morning to eat and were never disappointed and never got bored. It also has places outside to enjoy the sun in the summer, and they also offer take away

Small but nice. A typical English breakfast cafe. A great experience for anyone wanting to experience an authentic English meal/breakfast. They also have a very good lunch menu.

We came in close to their closing hours but definitely didn’t feel like it, the service was attentive and fast and the food was nice. The coffee was fabulous and the atmosphere was amazing. Would definitely recommend a lovely greasy spoon like cafe close to King’s Cross.

Very good fayre, breakfasts were cooked in a timely manner and piping hot throughout, served with substantial bread lovingly toasted and lashings of butter. Lots of menu options throughout the day. Charming and cosy-with a personal touch. Will come again for elevenses!

Had a delicious warm bowl of Bolognese after a long train journey - perfect!

Trabajo a la vuelta de la esquina, y cuando me incorporé a la empresa, mis compañeros de trabajo mencionaron que este lugar hacía excelente comida. ¡No estaban mintiendo! Su gama de desayunos de todo el día nunca deja de satisfacer, al igual que sus rollos / baguettes. Todo está recién cocinado a la orden y el café es increíble. Un buen ambiente vibrante, acogedor y pintoresco.

Fantastic breakfast spot near my accom that opens at 7am! Perfect for a tourist with a full day of activities lined up for them. Wife and I shared the full English breakfast which came with tea/coffee. Fantastic portion, and it was piping hot. Fantastic for a mid winter breakfast. We also got a latte which was really good!! The prices are decent too! Came back again for breakfast the next day. Highly recommended!!

incredible little place, great guy who served us.

This is a proper throwback, with a great menu, response prices, snug seating, and very good coffee.

A recommended brunch restaurant if you’re staying near King’s Cross Station! It's a reasonable walking distance from King's Cross Station. I went there after seeing reviews saying that the cafe latte was delicious. The latte was delicious, but the brunch was really delicious. The salad that came with it was very fresh, and the staff was friendly! Highly recommended!!!

Great independent alternative to all the "chain" options (Costa Pret etc) around Kings Cross. Friendly staff and nicely cooked food. Definitely worth the short walk from the station.

Gran alternativa independiente a todas las opciones de "cadena" (Costa Pret etc) alrededor de Kings Cross. Personal amable y comida muy bien cocinada. Sin duda vale la pena el corto paseo desde la estación.

Lovely place, the coffee was delicious!

I went to this Cafe to have breakfast. I completely LOVED this place. The food was soooo good and the service provided was great. This seems to be very local. I will definitely be back on my next trip to London.

OK, but not great. Standard food quality, nothing worth going there on purpose. Coffee was good.

I had delicious English breakfast! The café has a very cozy vibe and it was a great experience overall! 10/10 recommend (super gezellig)

It is a small, cozy place. We had 2 bagels and 2 coffees with milk for breakfast and everything was very good. Similar price to other places in the area.

Perfect full English breakfast before boarding the train at St. Pancreas!

Rápido y barato para el almuerzo con fabulosa música de los 90 - ¡qué no te gusta! El menú incluye desayunos, tortillas, paninis, pasta y hamburguesas. El servicio fue rápido y educado.

Visited on a Sunday morning around 11:30. Very busy, but got a table inside (outdoor seating too). Staff lovely. Range of people eating singles, couples, friends, families. Great menu - breakfasts, salads, bagels, hot and cold drinks. Several set breakfast options- I had the set brekky 7 and my friend had the set 1. Bith came with two rounds of toast and tea/ coffee. Food was plentiful and tasty. Nice atmosphere. Would definitely go again. Nice range of main courses and desserts too.

Convenient no stress brunch place

Lovely cafe. We had breakfast here and enjoyed the food, friendly accommodating service and the red gingham table covers! A wee gem of a place.

Always great service and food is always cooked perfectly. Go to place if you are in the area for breakfast.

Far and away the best breakfast / lunch cafe in King's Cross. Excellent and friendly service, always a table made available as soon as possible, reasonably priced and properly good (actual) coffee. A winner and in a charming corner 5mins from the station. A must 👌

A small, intimate cafe, with a few seats also outside, under a canopy. The place is really popular and completely full. But we got seats after a little wait inside (it was raining outside). The portions were big, attractive looking and tasty. Good tea. The staff was busy enough, but especially the male chef still had a smile on his face for the customers. Strong recommendation!

Great place to have English breakfast! Great service

8.24.2024 It was raining lightly and we came to this breakfast shop. Ordered Full English Breakfast, Smoked salmon cheese bagel and cranberry juice. There is a free cup of hot tea. The omelette is a soft-boiled egg, the beans are sweet, and it tastes like tomato juice. Bagels 🥯 are delicious and very filling. Bacon 🥓 is very salty, cranberry juice is not recommended. The service was great and when I wanted to spend my coins at the check the lady gave me a five pound note, thank you. The atmosphere inside the store is warm.

Typical English place where you can have a classic breakfast with good value for money

friendly people, nice food. I tried my first Full English breakfast in hier and it’s nice :)

Lovely little cafe. Amazing full English breakfast and really fast service. Coffee is incredible too.

Nice coffee. Somewhat few vegetarian options. Nice service. We really enjoyed the orange juice.

Although this is extremely busy, if you can get a place to sit down and enjoy, you'll not be disappointed.

Very good address for an English breakfast! Fresh and well-cooked food, calm and smiling atmosphere

Had the pleasure of this being my last breakfast in the UK while travelling from Canada. I got lucky and was able to sit at a fairly private table outside and ordered a classic full English. This restaurant was super close to Kings X Station which made my departure very easy to get to the airport. The service was super friendly and if I’m ever in the country or area again I will make sure to pop in.

Eaten my work lunch here for years . Great food and service

Great place, nice staff and great value for money!

Place for a great little brunch, the staff are lovely and the food is very good! A good local address. The quality/price is there! I recommend. 🍽️🤩

If you're staying near King's Cross station, stop by. It's very delicious, the coffee is delicious, and the owner is very friendly. It seems like a local restaurant, but it’s delicious! Highly recommended⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Great food, fast service and good value.

Found this cafe by accident, looking for a quiet place away from the hustle and busy by Kings Cross station. Fantastic food and staff. Will definitely come here again if we are by Kings Cross.

Little hidden gem, delicious food and lovely coffee ✨

Quaint place with great food and nice people

I wanted to try this place thanks to the many positive reviews I read on Facebook groups. The place is not far from King Cross, small and very nice. The breakfast is really good and plentiful, they have a lot of choice of dishes. The waitress is very kind!

The store is small but well-decorated, the prices are reasonable, and the taste is the best. Thank you for making an unexpectedly delicious breakfast. Above all, the staff are so friendly!

A charming cafe behind King’s Cross with very good food and friendly staff. I will gladly come again.

How lovely in the steel & glass corporate world of Kings Cross to find a remnant of the past; but this is no museum piece - this is how many caffs would have looked had they been able to survive. service attentive, food fresh and fast, healthy options as well (amid a HUGE amount of breakfast configurations)

Great cosy place for a hearty breakfast, with friendly owners and fast service! A definite must-try if you are in the vicinity

Very nice experience, good lunch, good service and more than affordable price.

Unbelievably quick service and great food to boot. If you’re feeling particularly peckish I recommend the Blue River Special!

A great experience with a delicious English breakfast. A warm atmosphere.

Nice local breakfast spot. We were the only tourists on the day we visited. We all had the English Breakfast set- 2 with vegetarian sausages. The meal was delicious and filling. The cafe is small and thus very cozy. Wished we could sit outside, but alas, the English weather prevailed and we sat inside.

Small cafe with reasonable prices by London standards, serving hearty food. Recommended.

Enjoyed a cozy breakfast at this beautiful cafe. The coffee was just perfect! Friendly vibes all around.

Bon petit déjeuner, bonne quantité et bon prix. Dans un petit coin tranquille. Pour ceux qui veulent, ils acceptent la American Express. Je recommande

Excellent breakfast. A well laid out simple menu with multiple traditional breakfast options. Good food well cooked and served with a smile. Was full which is always a good sign 👍

If you like a full English etc well cooked and reasonably priced, this place is a rare gem. Recommended!

Fantastic little cafe. Quick service and good food. Highly recommended.

Best deal in town. Looking for a full English breakfast and got it!

Always a welcome smile and good food at reasonable prices consider it's location

Found this cosy cafe by chance-so glad we did. Exceptional service, the staff were fantastic and friendly. There was a good menu with a choice of vegetarian. We didn’t have to wait long for the food. My omelette was perfect and so was the falafel wrap. The prices are reasonable too. I would definitely recommend anyone to go here.

Perfect place for English Breakfast. There are different sets to be chosen and all meals are amazing with reasonable price. Definitely recommend this for starting a day in London

Genial para desayunar o hacer brunch

One of the best breakfast I‘ve ever had.

Great atmosphere, very friendly staff and more importantly… delicious food !

Good breakfast, Great service and clean! Perfect little breakfast place in Kings Cross!!

Food is great and people are too , all staff are helpful and kind

Best breakfast in London! Sampled quite a few and this came perfectly cooked, with the perfect egg. Good value for money, nice coffee and a clean friendly cafe.

Very nice food and friendly service, affordable prices

Best breakfast in London! Sampled quite a few and this came perfectly cooked, with the perfect egg. Good value for money, nice coffee and a clean friendly cafe.

Very nice place, delicious food, friendly staff I highly recommend.

We were early in the morning, pleasant atmosphere, fast service, delicious and fresh everything. The place is small but nice, there are not many tables, the omelette is perfect, and the tea is delicious.

Great little place, food quite nice and good amount. The service is friendly and rapid.

Great cafe tucked away behind Kings Cross. Always a good sign when its busy. Not many tables but the Full English was really good. Good tea as well. Very friendly service. Would recommend

This absolutely charming place is probably the best café in King’s Cross.

Un endroit charmant avec un accueil chaleureux ! La cuisine est très bonne, typique des breakfasts anglais et surtout pas cher du tout ! Parfaite adresse pour commencer une journée dans l’ambiance Londonienne ! Venez vite !

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Delicious food, lovely ambiance, and spectacular serviceーwhat more can you ask for? Definitely recommend this cozy cafe! 10/10 ☕️

Outstanding cafe Absolutely immaculate Real cafe serving the best freshly cooked food Massive portions The very best customer service Highly recommend

Petit dejeuner typiquement anglais qui était excellent!! Patronne sympathique et souriante. Je recommande!!

Our go-to place for breakfast when travelling via Kings Cross. Friendly staff, excellent variety, and quality of food. Good value for London.

Lovely neighborhood cafe for breakfast, brunch or a quick meal. Tucked in on a quiet peaceful street just steps away from the the bustling kings cross station area. The place seems like family run and has an intimate and cozy vibe which is something I’ve always been fond of. We came here for the traditional English breakfast and were not disappointed. Foods were well-cooked, served hot and fresh, and we love the way everything was delivered, nothing fancy but feels home style and hearty, exactly what we were craving in a beautiful morning in London. Our breakfast even comes with complimentary hot tea/coffee, and to our surprise they don’t charge service fee on top of the bill! Yummy food, generous portion with very fair price, lovely atmosphere, all that made us very happy customers. We hope to come back next time!

Petit resto qui ne paie pas de mine mais qui est excellent pour le petit déjeuner. Il y a peu de places assises mais c’est ce qui fait le charme de cet endroit. Le personnel est très sympathique. Les assiettes sont copieuses et très bonnes.

Great place to eat, had a breakfast that went down a treat

Friendly staff, great and varied menu and very reasonable prices!

Classic old-school "greasy spoon" café. Numbered set breakfasts with tea and toast. Sausages of the type you don't find anywhere else. Customers include regulars and men in high-vis' jackets. No pretensions. Perfect.

맛있긴 했지만 굳이 찾아 볼 필요는 없겠다 라떼도 보통이었어

Tolles full-english-breakfast zu einem guten Preis👌 guter Service und gut gelegen👍

The man is very rude and not polite at all made me feel very unwelcome and kept telling me what to do

Lovely friendly staff, clean and well presented. Most importantly the food was excellent and the coffee was fantastic. Fairly priced.

Nice small Cafe, bfeast wonderful & coffee really good.

My regular Cafe at Work and been coming for years. In an area where the all the Cafes are good this one has always stood out. The fried breakfast is exceptional as is all the other food. Fast friendly service to boot this has a hard core of regulars as well. Takeway option available

Nice cozy lil cafe. Was staying at premiere inn hub kings cross, didn’t want to give tgem my ££ so googled this place ans was NOT disappointed!!

Brilliant cafe. Food and service is spot on. I had eggs royale and it was faultless.

Wonderful café and family tucked away near King's Cross. This ticks every box for me when I look for a full English. No frills, no funny additions, just a really good breakfast! Too many cafes / restaurants try too hard with the humble full English and ruin it in the process. I don't want to be surprised or delighted by something novel, I know exactly what I want on that plate, and Blue River Café delivers on that with some heart. Places like Blue River Café are vital to our communities. For me, you can't get much better.