Cafe in the Crypt in City of London, Westminster

Curious place with a lot of charm to visit. It is a cafe in the crypt of the church where they have self-service salty and sweet food at a very good price, as well as a very delicious coffee. Depending on the day there are concerts and events. Highly recommended to make a stop to recover energy next to Trafalgar Square. Be careful, they don't open early (11:00 am approx) and the hours vary a little depending on the week.

Cute place to grab some sweets, a drink or a bite, surrounded by history. Beautiful ceiling, crypts all over the floor. Good selection but food just okay.

Somewhere different for coffee, definitely recommend it 😁

Please change your times on the Web, I've been standing here for half an hour waiting for 10am opening time.

The variety of food is limited, but it is very good, it is self-service, but the place is very nice

Very crumbly scones for very unreasonable prices! Too loud and very much unworthy of a visit...I could not find any reason to ever come back or recommend this place.

A moment of relaxation from the hustle and bustle upstairs, good coffee and delicious crumbled apples!

Very cool cafe to visit before or after the theatre. Black Amaricano was a bit too bitter and there wasn't any service but the atmosphere was really calm and peaceful and down to the earth.

Great venue just off Trafalgar Square

I had to Q so long at the till to pay food was cold.

Bad experience. The food is ok ISH. Not great and 3£ for a can of sparkling water and 4£ for chips is a bit overpriced The staff are not interested much. Would I come back. Don't think so

Nice place under the church. There is quite good food for a normal budget. It's nice to sit and it's relaxing when you've toured the city. You should also make time for church.

Lovely retreat in central London

Always such a lovely warm atmosphere. Free tap water. Good food. Fascinating surroundings.

A nice little cafe below the church that used to be a hidden gem, now big signs and a gift shop, so more busy now and more tourists. The cafe food is fine and service just ok. It's still fun to wander around and look at the grave markers.

Coffee and the Apple crumble were okay. But the ambience really stood out. Would definitely visit again.

Great place to see the amazing architecture of the subterranean crypt under St Martins in the fields. The cafe has quite a good selection of meals, snacks cakes and drinks including alcoholic beverages. There are bathrooms also. In this space there are also concerts held. There is a gallery but it didn’t have an exhibition at the time.

Loved the service food and ambiance in this fantastic building. Very interesting

A group of 8 came her on Thursday 8th August. We recommended it. We were very disappointed the food was lukewarm. We had quiche which was cold. Two.had jacket potatoes and these were not hot. One hsd pizza which was rock.hard. one had fish and chips which was lukewarm. We did complain but was told it was room temperature. I have to say I would not recommend again.

Such a disappointment. Never before was an amazing middle age crypt used to create a low level coffee canteen like this. It would take almost zero effort to turn it into one of the most suggestive and poetic coffee places in the world

Amazing cafe next to /under St Martin’s. A must visit while in London and while in the area.

Unusual location! Tombstones on the floor! Good selection of food and drinks. Toilets and shop too.

Seriously generous portions and always good food. Great desserts. For me this is a must visit when I'm in London.

I always visit here when I'm in London . Offered shelter from the blistering heat that day. Great food and service.

The cafe in the Crypt is an enjoyable eating experience in the heart of London's West End and matched with excellent service and friendly staff. The cafe has ample seating and gets very busy during lunchtime, so time your visits carefully. Being in the actual Crypt of St Martin's in the fields, some may feel a bit strange about sharing their lunch with the graves of 18th-century person's who were interred here, but in truth, they offer a historical reference and a talking point. The staff offers very good information regarding potential allergens and intolerance issues that may be contained within their produce, and their service is prompt.

Ran out of two of three entries. Fish and chips were oily and undercooked. Staff less than friendly. Food in general ordinary. Pizza doughy. Atmosphere far better than what is served.

Great location but acoustics are poor.

Only had coffee so cannot comment on food but looked to be a good selection.

Cold food and underwhelming in most aspects. Would avoid.

Food was pretty good but the self service option doesn't seem to shine as much as I thought it would. The beepers when waiting for food to be made didn't work well for me and it meant by the time my food was ready everyone else had already finished!

Shame the chips aren’t gluten free, but there were gluten free savoury and sweet options

Nice relaxing place to have a coffee.

Absolutely horrible! I am amazed at the 4.3 rating. The food was terrible. It takes a lot for me not to eat something, since I am tolerant of most food. While the food looked so appetizing, it tasted horrible. And if it were just me, perhaps I could chalk it out to an aberration. But we were 10 of us and we universally hated the food. Even the desserts!!! Since this was cafeteria style there was not much as far as service is concerned. The atmosphere was okay. You have to just imagine that you are in a crypt. Nothing particularly about the decor gives you that experience.

Stumbled into this gem of a cafe stop. Unique setting as you walk on graves from the church above. Quiet setting for a phone or computer stop. Nice glass of Vino. Food looked good.

Reasonably priced food and great atmosphere

Thought this would be a cool undergroud resturant type but was more like a food court packed cant walk around cant even look at the menus and then found it was very expensive when i could find the prices. Pass from me

I really love coming here. After eight years away from London, this was my first stop last Monday. Great atmosphere with the arches above you. Lots of food choices. Good service.

Good place to have a coffee sitting on top of some tombs

Excellent value for money - large portions of good food at reasonable prices . Atmospheric and pleasant setting. Free wifi works well

A cafe under a church by trafalgar square. It's not hectic, but calm in here reasonably priced food here, , it's always good and the profits go to a good cause. Nuff said!

Great ambiance. Happy with the food and hot beverages. Gem of a cafe near Charing Cross.

As an American, I was told Brittish food is terrible. And now, after eating here, I understand. The cold sides are supposed to be hot, they cooked their fish n chips with the Cod skin on, and their desserts are dry and grainy. 4.3 stars blows my mind. I don't understand the Brittish flavor palate. Also, it the least hidden hidden location I've ever seen.

beautiful place if you come to London you need to see this

Brightly lit and spacious. A nice place to relax for a while.

Passed this place many times so I decided to go in. Amazing place. Staff very friendly and food good price. Great place for a break whilst in London

An interesting, unusual place, worth seeing, it's rare to eat in a crypt vault. Good food, inexpensive.

Absolutely amazing venue down in the crypts. The cafe looked fantastic and there were other rooms with a shop and art exhibition in. Very much worth wandering down

A lovely place to have some quiet time and have a meal.

We have been supporting St Martin’s in the field for over 20 years, but sadly it is not the place it used to be. The food is dreadful and over priced. The queuing system is chaotic and to top it all the staff are surly. Very disappointing! Sadly we have decided no longer to have our monthly lunch meet up.

Situated opposite Trafalgar Square, it is nice escaping the hustle and bustle of the streets. There is a lift down to the cafe as well as a spiral staircase. Food is reasonably priced ( everything seems to have gone up post covid/Brexit), staff are friendly. I would suggest a menu is available on the wall while you are queuing as you haven't got a clue what is available and the price until you are in front of the counter. Mainly wraps,pizza,salad,quiche, jacket potato available ( limited fillings) plus fish and chips etc. I have had afternoon tea here before but could see no mention of it. Toilet area is kept clean.

If you've never been, it's worth paying a visit. The other side of the road to The National Gallery

The cafe located in the crypt beneath the historic church in Trafalgar Square has a charming and concealed ambience. However, the thought of resting bodies beneath the floor of the cafe hinders my ability to fully enjoy the food there. Despite the cosy and relaxing atmosphere, I find it challenging to eat or drink in such a setting. Nevertheless, it remains a great place to visit. Regrettably, the names and notes on the floor are gradually deteriorating, making some of them difficult to read. Nonetheless, it is an intriguing location that is undoubtedly worth a visit.

You can't miss going to this crypt gem, it's located in Trafalgar square, you can eat typical London dishes and enjoy the fantastic and legendary Victoria sponge cake🍰 the service is self-service and accessible to all...👌⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 👍🏽🙏

Wonderful cafe in a crypt. There are sweet things like cakes as well as savory things like quiches and salads. Coffee is very tasty. Staff quick and friendly, tables clean. Many thanks to the team for a chilled afternoon 💖

let's call it what it is-- this is a museum cafe. however, a very unique & beautiful one. you basically walk down stairs in this portal in the middle of the sidewalk. nothing looked overly appetizing to me, however, was worth a stop downstairs just to see it.

Hidden beneath a historic church is the crypt. Built in the 18th century, beautiful construction with gravestones visible on the floor! There is a lift to take you down if stairs are not preferable. I was there to watch a country gig. Unfortunately the view and acoustics were not too great. But otherwise a missed opportunity if not explored.

Ate lunch on our recent trip. Very reasonable prices in a cafeteria style restaurant. Staff is pleasant and anxious to assist. Crowed but not too....a great place to eat while on the go (even though a few of the tables appeared to be gathering spots for the older "regulars").

Very good coffee in an atmospheric location.

Actually easy to find. The cafe was good and there’s ample seating and toilets.

Epic live music space. So unique. Great to attend the launch of black deer radio.

Great atmosphere but had to wait in line to get coffee. Cakes were stale and too expensive.

Definately worth going there exceptionally good coffee & cake

Great place! Well prepared food. A little noisy but great! Excellent fish and chips

What a great find. Every church should have one!

Great place to escape the crowds and have a hot or cold drink. Interesting space which you can spend alot of time getting lost in

Not friendly place. Definitely to skip. Also not dog friendly. Plenty of better places around

This is more of a refectory atmosphere than a café although the vaulted arches do make for an interesting atmosphere. Surprisingly large space but very busy and noisy. Expect to have to circle around a bit before you find a table. The food was very tasty. Try the large salad plate (£7.50 at time of writing) which is, indeed, large! We also enjoyed the quiches.

Good food in an unusual location

A singular place. Worth a visit, combining it with the National Gallery or a walk in the centre. Varied and complete menu.

Lovely food and very good, quality ingredients. Highly recommend.

I was reminded of the catacombs of Hogwarts Legacy and enjoyed the experience of eating in a vault.

Fish and chips for a reasonable price. Hidden gem near Trafalgar Square.

Located in a very good part of Westminster. Great atmosphere. It felt nice and calm. Good food and drinks.

Slightly disappointing quiche and veg. Potatoes and greens were stone cold.

I liked it a lot. It works buffet style but you pay for what you want. It's cheap for London. We paid in cash, although they have a dataphone. They have WiFi and thank goodness, because down in the crypt there is no coverage. There was no concert, because we went to eat. It is a picturesque place, eating in an old church crypt.

A self-service in a crypt with sandwiches, salads near the National Gallery. Three sandwiches, a can of beer and a coke for €34

I hidden gym in the heart of London. The crypt is a amazingly cool vibe. Until you've been here, you won't understand what I'm saying. It is a very interesting space and I love the fact that they've turned it into a thriving business.

I spent £15 here for a big hot lunch including pudding and it was delicious. The place was busy but there was almost no queue at for food at the buffet.

Near Trafalgar Square you can find this special location. You order to the staff of the buffet your desired options, and also select the ingredients of your own salad. Good atmosphere, variety of recipes, and appropriate prices to enjoy your meal in a local environment.

I went during the day and was extremely disappointed. I’d call this cafeteria in the crypt rather than cafe. It looks great in photos, but very underwhelming in person. I could see it being gorgeous at night.

Ok food at very reasonable prices in a cool venue

Always great. My favorite cafe in the area and supports the charity's good work. Very friendly and relaxed and good WiFi for a crypt!

Great place for food and coffee on a rainy day, usually quiet. A bit expensive.

Great choice friendly staff and plenty of seats at 11.00 am

Expensive for food but drinks are very reasonable and the atmos is good!

What a find, where else can you eat and drink for 3 at under £40? No need to book drop in and view the gallery, church and chapels. Do a bit of brass rubbing for a few pounds. Out of the rain, central london, cheap and amazing quality

not dog friendly, got kicked out, what a disgrace

The best place to eat.I love the peace in this place and the food.

Delightful place—excellent food, reasonable prices, very friendly staff.

The staff didn’t know what’s in the Victoria sponge cake (very dry) nor what the apple crumble (looks like baby poo) is called. I was drawn into this cafe because of the name and was greatly disappointed with the dessert selections - not a true afternoon tea experience. The manager should let the staff tasted the food that they serve.

A restaurant/café/event venue in the crypt. Good food at reasonable prices and you're doing a good deed! Self-service

Great place to meet friends, croissants were fresh and staff clearing tables plentiful.

Been there for a live music event, very bad service, tables put close together with people having no view of the stage.

I live well north of Watford. the very few times I have visited has always been very good.

St Martins is one of the best places. Great food fabulous gothic ambience and lovely toilets. If you have snarky teens in tow take them here. Eating in an actual crypt on a floor made up of actual tombstones should shut them down for a bit. Also St Martins has been supporting homeless people in London for centuries. They are awesome. The church is beautiful and the music wonderful. I would like the UK to be run by St Martins. Remember to make a decent donation if you can.

Good, casual cafe-restaurant. Great location by Trafalgar Square. Moderately priced canteen style food (we enjoyed the roast chicken.) The Gothic architecture makes up for the chipboard tables and rather basic seating.

We ordered cake who doesn't like cake? we do... from here.... rubbery cake and the soup formed a skin by the time we brought it to the table.. Buy the way we left most of the cake, and and they don't like to take cash... Remember cash is king!!!

A perfect place to stop in the middle of London

Good place for a nice, reasonably priced lunch. Self service and wait for coffee way too long but OK if you're just getting food.

very pricey for what it is, I guess you pay for the location