The Bay Leaf Cafe in Camden

Don't go. Poor service. Pick and chooses who they want to serve. Expensive, poor food and forgetful

16/10/24 Absolute potentially racist cafe. Don't go. I politely asked for Sausage, Egg and Toast and Crossiant with cheese with Latte. They didn't bring me the sausage or Crossiant. When I went to pay and I asked why did they forget, the guy was unapologetic. Didn't even bother to say "Oh I am so sorry, I have forgotten or a mistake" Just kept sternly saying "I am not charging you, I am not charging you" Well ofcourse you won't charge me, as you forgot to give what I ordered! Reason why I said potentially racist, is he or they served different people with kindness and with me with contempt. I wanted to relax and have some nice food before my meeting, ruined my morning. Disgusting service and attitude. No apologetic, he was like, I give the food now... what?? Too late. Need the owner response to this. I will edit a response back once I receive it. But no going take this poor service. Fed up with such behaviour

Customer service was poor, felt rushed, food was expensive for what you get, price of the food has doubled since the photo of the menu on this site. Menu 7 years out of date.

Lovely traditional English cafe. Good coffee, nice people.

Staff is so friendly and patient. Happy to have a brunch here

Godt besøkt sted, rask service og nydelig kaffe. Gode vegetaralternativer. Et sted med English breakfast i nærheten av vårt hotell. Vi var fornøyde. Litt støy da de har mye å gjøre.

For £12.50, you can eat a very delicious breakfast that will save you time for lunch! Pleasant waitress and quick service.

English breakfast and related dishes in the center of London for not more than 10 pounds. Great food for its price.

Cute cafe with ample breakfast varieties. The service is truly top notch, special thank you for running over with extra napkins while I couldn’t stop sneezing lol. The coffees are super delicious. Omelettes were a bit bland for me but others seemed to like it. Food came fast and is so cheap.

Great little cafe, near goodge street station. Food is great and service is amazing

Great food and great people. Nice place for Sporting Lisbon supporters

Quite a surprise, this and rather more of a 'greasy spoon' type cafe than we were expecting in the area (this is a good thing). Decent food with a lot of choice at great prices. The coffee was particularly good and we were surprised at how small the bill was at the end. A pleasant, short walk from Euston Station and there are less good, more expensive places nearby.

Incredible spot - wonderful staff and quality lunch. Marcelo was a wonderful host.

One of the best sandwich cafes in central London. Couldn’t recommend enough!

Great place to go after a long hike! Had a lovely pot of tea and scone with cream and jam. They had a great selection of teas and the tea pot gave lots of cups of tea!

Very tasty food and a clean café that really makes you feel good. We received a very warm welcome and the staff were very attentive.

Dropped in for a full english breakfast with my wife this morning (26/04/2024). We both had the full monty, great service very friendly and swift, the staff were polite and accommodating, and the food was cooked to perfection and served piping hot. Excellent value for money.

Great food and prices. Perfect for breakfast or lunch

The Bay Leaf cafe is a small cafe for traditional English breakfast and sandwiches. Their English breakfast is very good and the staff is always nice and helpful! The atmosphere and people overall create a comfortable and warm environment, it feels very casual and nice.

I thought I would be getting a lovely breakfast cooked to perfection, but instead what I saw was astonishing. The same utensils used for the bacon & eggs, was used for the mushrooms & tomatoes, all on the exact same grill. The hash browns fried in the chip fryer no problem, but then either pork or chicken sausages fried in the same oil as the chips. Whatever happened to food standards & hygiene in London. I think London is losing its respect for all these food places thinking they can do what they want. What if I had an allergy or special dietary requirements? I doubt they would’ve cooked it with caution. Also I should’ve taken a picture it doesn’t do it any justice £9+ for a measly breakfast, small portion, over priced, poor hygiene levels, cross contamination all over the place. Never going back here ever again. I think I should follow my pursuit & passion of being a chef & go back to bashing all the food places all over London & give them proper feedback for taking shortcuts, not adhering to food health & safety, cleanliness or hygiene levels. Disgraceful, gave me a horrible upset stomach after eating this.

Absolute gem of a cafe. Really good food, excellent value for money. Very friendly staff and made a huge fuss of my daughter as it was her 15th birthday. Would definitely recommend and will be returning in a few weeks when we are back in London.

Authentic coffee, the staff are lovely and the service is very fast. We really enjoyed the breakfast, it was very good! You can also take away Go there with your eyes closed

Lovely gentlemen in the kitchen, lovely service and heart warming English breakfast. Highly recommend for a quick meal and a hot drink!

Always quality food at an affordable price ,very warm and welcoming everytime,quick service and most importantly service with a smile.

Super friendly and attentive staff. Breakfast was great quality, plentiful and a fast service. 10/10

Lasagne as always is delicious! Staff are brilliant too.

Amazing little place, with the best customer service! Was recommended to me by a colleague who goes for breakfast almost every morning. It was my first time there today and I had a lovely chat with the owner. The place is small, intimate and the food is great and everything made fresh. I will definitely be returning to try more of their food🤩

Good food, nice people, quick service, reasonable price

Awesome breakfast, great service

I wouldn't normally review a cafe but this was an exception. We missed our luxury hotel breakfast and decided to try this place instead. The family atmosphere and service was amazing. The food was fresh and we enjoyed every bite. It was very busy which shows a great place. Well done

Very nice staff & the breakfast was very tasty,fab spot,💯 recommend a visit

Super quick, friendly service. Nice, reasonably priced English breakfast.

The greatest British breakfast forever!!!

Super friendly welcome, great food and service. Top little place- will come back

Great breakfast in London, for the price. Nothing fancy but freshly cooked. Coffee good too. Worth a visit.

I would strongly recommend this place. Had an incredible full English at a really reasonable price with really friendly staff

Dobra lokalizacja miejsca, bardzo blisko do British Museum jeśli ktoś by chciał zjeść pyszne śniadanie przed lub po wizycie. Śniadanie w dobrej cenie, bardzo syte, ledwo daliśmy radę z moim chłopakiem skończyć nasze posiłki 😄 do śniadania w cenie jest kawa lub herbata, bodajże z mlekiem i jeszcze talerzyk tostów z masłem. Polecam bo naprawdę pyszne, prawdziwe British Breakfast.

Really nice friendly cafe with food at a reasonable price and definitely generous servings. Worth a visit if you're in the area.

It’s nice, cozy, the food is made fresh in front of you and it’s all flavorful. The server was attentive and not pushy she gave great recommendations when asked.

런던 여행 중 먹은 잉글리시 브랙퍼스트 중 가장 구성이 알차고, 신선하고, 맛있었습니다. 사장님도 친절하시고 숨겨진 로컬맛집입니다.

Nice little cafe with friendly staff

Super friendly cafe with amazing service and great value food

Lovely breakfast, cosy location, quick service and great staff, food was well priced and delicious, would visit again and reccomend

Great food and lovely staff! It was a pleasure :)

Run by a group of Portuguese guys, this was a great find. Very welcoming, nice guys, good sense of humour. We went her for breakfast, Service was great, the food was freshly cooked there in front not us and was really great value. A lot of workmen go here which tells you it’s good and good value. We had looked and tried a couple of other cafes nearby which were what you might call pretentious ,to the point of being rude. So pleased we found this cafe!

Their full english breakfast cured my hangover

Fantastic cafe just off of Tottenham Court Road where you can get a decent full English breakfast, Brilliant service friendly staff and a typical cafe atmosphere I would definitely recommend.

Very good service. Food standard good, suited The price.

Really tasty and nice truly recommend

Super good food and nice staff. Would visit again

An absolutely charming quiet café tucked away behind Tottenham Court Road. The menu is a mix of staple 'greasy spoon' food, with lighter pastas, salads, and home made mains too. All the menu is affordable, especially the for the location, and all our food was perfectly and quickly cooked. Staff were a highlight - incredible attentive and friendly. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend

Great little cafe with awesome food and owners. Great value for money, breakfast kept me going for ages. I had a big bacon sausage and egg bap.

Lovely food. Friendly staff. Would really recommend.

Lovely little cafe, friendly staff

Delicious food, friendly staff, great atmosphere, the coffee was great. This was our first experience with an authentic English breakfast, it was delicious. All for a good price

Went to the Bay Leaf as a walk in. Really helpful staff (Kalim) , explained menu with reccomendtions . Good food - good service. Will go there again

Excellent food and the kindest team. We had an amazing breakfast here and the coffees were a sheer delight. A hidden gem in Fitzrovia!

I came for work lunch to Bay Leaf as one of my colleagues recommended it. I was surprised by the generous serving as well as the fresh ingredients used. Loads of mozzarella and avocado... yum It's a family run business as well from what it seems. Great!

I had the Ham omelette with salad and thought that the portion size was generous and the food delicious. The menu is reasonably priced for the area. My only issue with the place was that it's poorly ventilated and so, despite sitting in the furthest corner from the kitchen area, my clothes really smelled of cooking when I left.

staying at the Hub around the corner and had read some good reviews for the the Bay Leaf. Not open at weekends which is s shame.Food was fresh and tasty .Seating area a bit cramped.Very busy little place.Would go back

What's not to like. Breakfast for under a fiver in a traditional cafe. If you're staying in the Premier Hub round the corner - with continental breakfast only - but you want the egg and bacon to happen in your life - this is the place to come. It's not chi-chi. Just good value sensible cafe. And friendly.

Absolutely lovely home cooking, go here all the time as there is always a fresh home made special, food is quick, service is excellent and the team are brilliant, even have a loyalty system. Must add that I also use for corporate catering on occasion and have never been let down with the quantity taste or costs. Love it.

Juste parfait ! Nous avons découvert ce petit café par hasard le premier jour de nos vacances, et en avons fait notre cantine privilégiée pour tout le reste du séjour. la nourriture y est TRÈS bonne, un English Breakfast délicieux ; un jus d'orange pressé frais ; un café latte divin... Nous n'avons pas de mot pour qualifier ce café. Ouvert dès 6h, pour les lève-tôt ou les touristes en vadrouille ! Je ne peux que recommander 1000000000 fois ce lieu. Quand à l'équipe qui le gère : des gens adorables ! Prévenants, conviviaux, ayant un petit mot pour tout le monde... Merci à vous pour ce magnifique séjour ! Mon compagnon et moi en avons savouré chaque instant, en partie grâce à vous :) Até proxima ! Nous y reviendrons à notre prochain passage à Londres, c'est certains !

Lovely clean and friendly cafe, I had a vegetarian breakfast plus a lovely cup of coffee all for under £6 in the heart of London. I could have paid £25 for the same in my hotel so this was a lovely find.

A group of 8 of us called into the Bay Leaf without a booking and we had the most amazing and delicious food, it was so good that we called back the next day. the salads were fresh the mains were very tasty with good quality ingredients. The prosecco was also fabulous. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly, Sabina and Keeley. Thank you and we will be back.

Small place but vibrant for sit down and takeaway food with lots of choice. I had a good strong americano and an Italian tuna and olive wrap which was slightly toasted and delicious. Great place for a quick snack or full meal and stands out from the local fast food places around Goodge Street. Around £4 for a wrap and £3 for a wrap - great value

I met colleagues at the Bay Leaf for an early breakfast before a meeting nearby. Great service and quality food at reasonable prices in a very friendly environment. Will certainly use again.

Excellent coffee and croissants, always a good welcome at any time of day, and clean. Hits the spot with no 'airs and graces'. Will keep coming back.

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Great breakfast at a great price and the coffee was piping hot so that it stayed hot throughout breakfast which was great

Voy a la bahía de Leaf Cafe - probablemente ir a almorzar al menos dos veces a la semana. El personal es increíblemente amable y siempre saludaban incluso si estoy solo y no ir en (trabajo cerca).

Después de una tarde la noche antes de este lugar nos salvó y nos preparó para el resto del día. Muy buena calidad de la comida, café y zumo, excelente relación calidad-servicio y variedad. La camarera era muy ocupados haciendo platos, café, servicio, y los cocineros eran planas, pero todo fue perfecto. Así que me alegro de que encontré esa mañana tuve que buscar tripadvisor y mark, así que la próxima vez que estoy de vuelta en Londres, me volveré.

El lugar es muy pequeña, y parece casi como si estuviera a entrar en sala de estar. El personal es amable y servicial. Hay asientos en el interior, pero no muy muchas mesas ... quizás 6 o 7 mesas en total (unos 18,00 personas) Tuvimos

Executive breakfast of salmon and eggs a real treat: colleague had fry up which was equally good. Bit cramped but worth the enforced cosiness!

مطعم حلال صغير و جميل و صاحبه يتكلم العربية. جربت ساندوتش طعميه و فطور انجليزي كان لذيذ بس السجق الدجاج كان جاف جداً و لكن بصفة عامة المطعم ممتاز و انصح بزيارته.

La hoja de Laurel estaba a 10 minutos a pie de nuestro hotel y perfecto para el desayuno. La cafetería estaba impecablemente limpio y el servicio era excelente. Cuatro de nosotros disfrutamos de un desayuno inglés completo con un buen café por £21, el agradable propietario hasta nos dieron en un par de bares del chocolate ya nos íbamos. No lo encontramos hasta nuestro último día en Londres o sin duda he vuelto.

Good food at a very reasonable price, good pleasant service. That's all it takes to make you want to return - would that others could do as much.