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Abuelo

Restaurant Cafe Coffee shop Breakfast restaurant

Organic, farm-to-table cafe fare, espresso and coffee cocktails offered in unique, cosy quarters. People often mention brunch, coffee, nice, breakfast, recommend, service, great, tasty, menu, time,


Address

26 Southampton St, London WC2E 7RS, United Kingdom

Website

abuelocafe.co.uk

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.20 (951 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Monday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 5 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: brunch (19) coffee (18) nice (16) breakfast (15) recommend (12) service (12) great (11) tasty (11) menu (11) time (10)
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  • 5/5 HJ Park (. 1 year ago on Google
    went for a Tuesday brunch with a friend. fig and honey plate was not only pretty but also delicious and the Turkish eggs were really nice. (though if you like your food with salty flavor it might taste a little bit bland) americano was a little bit too strong for me so asked for some hot water and the staffs were super friendly and helpful.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dree C. 7 months ago on Google • 267 reviews
    I think I just discovered a new favourite cafe with delicious food and a great atmosphere! I highly recommend their truffle mushroom toastie. The iced matcha with oat milk was also tasty. They have more outdoor seating than indoors. They do card payments only. Will definitely come again to try other things on their menu!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kl 1 year ago on Google
    Went for brunch on a Sunday. Recommend you book as they have limited spaces both inside and outside. Have been looking forward to this for a long time! Ordered the Fig & Mascapone Toast paired with V60 filter coffee. The toast was tasty - I now see why this is so popular!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 2types 2. 2 years ago on Google
    We enjoyed out breakfast here. The food and coffee menu is impressive, with a lot of choices themed around eggs, toast and avocado - because it's 2021 and why not. The coffee is great and they use an impressive slayer machine for any coffee geeks out there. The food is a touch on the pricey side, but in fairness the offering is great quality.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 艾莉莎 4 months ago on Google • 18 reviews
    This restaurant is a trendy brunch spot in London. I tried their renowned Fig&Honey Whipped Mascarpone. Luckily, it was fig season, making the fruit incredibly sweet. The cream was just right, adorned with crushed pistachios and honey. It wasn't overly sweet overall, which I loved. Only downside was the portion being a bit small. The entire restaurant boasts a beautiful decorations, attracting locals who come here to enjoy afternoon tea and chat. I walked in on a weekday; if it's a weekend, I recommend booking in advance!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Inès G. 1 year ago on Google
    The café is nicely decorated but very busy. Staff forgot about my order. 30 minutes later, The mushroom toastie arrived uncooked and way too greasy. On the other hand the coffee was amazing.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ivy L. 4 months ago on Google • 548 reviews
    Lovely brunch place. We sat at its outdoor seating area. Heating was on so it’s okay but still feeling cold after sitting for a while. Dishes are good, the fig one is really nice. Reservations recommended so that you won’t need to queue.

  • 5/5 florence w. 10 months ago on Google
    Such a cute cafe, really friendly and helpful servers. The pear and almond muffin we tried was really good and my matcha latte was 100% the best matcha i’ve ever had (get w coconut milk). Would defo come again if in the area
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Da silva J. 1 month ago on Google • 250 reviews New
    Nice restaurant in Covent Garden, London🇬🇧 We had a very tasty brunch, the size of the portions are good, the food also, I’ll definitely recommend this place for breakfast or brunch however it is very often full thus you can find yourself queuing and sharing a table inside.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rosie H. 4 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    A truly Australian cafe, owned and run by Australians so if you’re after authentic Australian coffee this is the place to go! As a Melbourne coffee snob, this is the only place I trust for coffee in London. Food menu is also great, with the toasted banana bread being a favourite of mine. This place can get busy on the weekends but if you pop in at a quiet time it’s more than definitely worth a visit even if just for the coffee!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 insta: o. 2 years ago on Google
    The food presentation is brilliant, however the taste is just fine. The worst part is definitely the serivce. Firstly we had to wait 15 minutes to get the menu, the girl wasn't sure which coffee is made with oat milk, which with normal, then finally they brought us the wrong order.... I personally would not recommend this place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Xennia P. 5 months ago on Google
    The staff is super nice and attentive. The food is amazing!! I went here almost everyday for breakfast during my vacation and is one of the best meals I had in London. Definitely try the chai latte if you go
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Julie F. 2 years ago on Google
    Last table of the day, we forgot our bag in the shop, but when when we call the next day, they say they didn’t find anything left. Or I guess they might like my souvenirs for national gallery and don’t want to return it to me👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 Btw, really awful taste with this pink drink.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Will L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great brunch spot. Friendly staff, great drinks, beautifully prepared food and very "instagramable". Definitely worth a try.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Julie 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely experience, the staff is super friendly too. I accidentally ordered an iced latte which they did replace with no hesitation after it got to our table. It is indeed very instagramable, however, I do think the food tastes great, so you do not only get the great insta shot but also a tasty dish ☺️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria S. 1 year ago on Google
    Delightful place with outdoor sitting. The breakfast was great (the portions a bit on a small side but enough to be full). The desert, cappuccino and matcha latte were well made. The service, despite many customers, was exceptional. The only drawback is that it was loud indoors.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Katie F. 1 year ago on Google
    Great coffee, lovely flavours for breakfast. Almost every dish has avocado in which was not ideal for someone with an allergy, but still wonderful options! Would definitely recommend and return.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Haynam Sham (. 1 year ago on Google
    A very cute and cosy place for brunch & coffee. The environment is very comfortable and location is really easy to find. I think the food looked better than it tasted; wasn't anything special but still tasted nice. My banana bread was generally good but it was a bit moist and sticky. Didn't think the portion size was worth it for the price. Staff and service were brilliant though! :)
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tatjana W. 4 months ago on Google • 242 reviews
    Very tasty breakfast. My dish was very tasty but not as filling. My companion's dish is highly recommended. We were seated in the outdoor area, but this is protected from the wind by tarpaulins and had a radiant heater in the centre. Despite the wintry weather conditions, it was a pleasant stay. The drinks are also highly recommended. The service was quick and friendly. There is a toilet on site.

  • 4/5 Jumana B. 6 months ago on Google • 24 reviews
    I recently visited Abuelo, and while it was okay, it didn't quite blow my mind. Would I go again? Probably not. It felt a bit too crowded and overhyped for my taste. The atmosphere was lively, but it made it hard to have a quiet moment. The menu offered some decent options, but nothing particularly stood out. Overall, it's not a place I would rush back to, given the other options available.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 bruu 5 months ago on Google
    awsome! i had an amazing experience! i went in the morning to have breakfast and had no regrets. the support team was very polite and friendly at all times. the atmosphere very inspiring and inviting and the food was the kind that embraces you to wish you a great day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Laurens B. 4 months ago on Google
    Really excellent place for breakfast! Beautiful dishes, original, nice atmosphere! The only improvement I can see is … sharper knives 😉 !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Enya A. 2 years ago on Google
    The most beautiful brunch! Abuelo is always my go to place for brunch when I visit central London. The staff are so kind and welcoming, the food is delicious and so is the coffee. My favourite dish is the poached pears. I crave this all the time as it's so tasty! Beautifully presented and such great flavours. I highly recommend this place. They have plenty of outdoor tables too with weather protective glass and a huge umbrella.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The W. 2 years ago on Google
    A buzzing place even on a Monday morning. The staff were all very helpful and cheerful! They are one of the best I've come across so far, in all honesty! Coffee was good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Adam L. 2 years ago on Google
    Overpriced and messy service. Some menu items pretty for photos but not special at all and again service was poor. Had to ask for water 3 times, didn’t bring us cutlery, and messed up our order when we asked for a different bread type. Latte and mocha were tiny, more of a macchiato. And the order didn’t even have flowers on it like stated in menu. I got essentially stale grilled toast with chilli and watercress for £11. Wouldn’t recommend unless you are desperate foodies photos.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Rian M. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was excellent. The perfect spot for breakfast or brunch if you’re near Covent Garden. The signature breakfast dish was the huevos divorciados de turco - absolutely delicious. Unfortunately the service was a massive let down. The staff were unfriendly and inattentive, with long wait times to order and even longer wait times for the bill.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lorena O. 2 years ago on Google
    The beautiful dishing is a big catch in this place. I couldn't help myself ordering the mascarpone and fig toast, and, flavour-wise, I can say I was not disappointed. It's delightful! The thing is that it's not the most fulfilling brunch option on the menu, and it does not reflect in the price, unfortunately. On the other hand, the mushroom toast was up to the mark, adequate portion and tasty. The drinks were satisfactory in general, and the service was straightforward in my experience. We sat outside, where it can be a bit loud, so I would try inside next time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mingjia Y. 1 year ago on Google
    Good mushroom and truffle grilled cheese toast. The sourdough bread was a bit hard though. Matcha with honey was pretty nice, too. This place is really popular and is usually full, which makes it really hard to get a table for walk-ins, especially on weekends. So would recommend to book a table before going to avoid disappointment.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joss T. 2 years ago on Google
    Best coffee shop in town. Best baristas in town. Best brunch in Covent Garden. Here all the time. Will continue to be here all the time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kristina K. 2 years ago on Google
    Just had an amazing quick lunch here, I had ‘Smashing pumpkin’ and my husband had ‘Huevos divorciados de turco’, funny names and delicious food. Plus-coffee is on spot here!👌☕️ recommend!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 KA N. 2 years ago on Google
    The best fig toast in town! Everything else on the menu is a bit average including coffee Replying to the managers comment: I visited your restaurant and that is how I felt, doesn’t matter whether it was recent or not. If you have told me that you have changed your menu and that I should come by and try new dishes I would be happy to. But because of your ignorant reply I will make sure to not come back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Mich E. 6 months ago on Google • 102 reviews
    I have tbh, I was very hyped for this place but unfortunately its a bit disappointing. Don't get me wrong, it tastes OK but for the price tag, aesthetic and location, I was hoping to blew my mind. Too bland and pricey.... place is cute but it's one of those instagrammable places that don't offer more than nice pics.

  • 5/5 Salman M. 1 month ago on Google • 38 reviews New
    their Covent Garden spot is a breakfast gem! The coffee is top-notch, and their unique dishes are truly unmatched.

  • 5/5 Chen “Uyoyo” x. 3 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    The brunch are very nice here but the service is not that good. Fresh fig and honey whipped mascarpone on sourdough( look at this name and you will know how delicious it is!)is the best! Taste really wonderful, like cream mix with fig fruit perfectly so balance the grease from the mascarpone. Truffle mushroom toastie(really suitable for the one who love truffle)Not heavy but tasty with enough cheese and mushroom inside. Truffle added special flavor for it. Good location.

  • 4/5 this is e. 5 months ago on Google
    A cute cafe which has clearly mastered the craft of Instagrammable food. I tried their seasonal kumquat jam & mascarpone brioche, which looked great and tasted the part. The matcha latte was just alright. The interior section of the cafe is rather small with most of the seats being along one long table, so it can feel quite crowded. The waiting time for the food was also quite long.

  • 5/5 Ana 2 years ago on Google
    Went there for a brunch with my friend yesterday. The place and the food were so amazing and cute! I loved my rose latte and Brekkie roll. Definitely worth a try if you like going for brunches.

  • 5/5 Kitty R. 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    The food was absolutely delicious and relatively reasonable for the area in terms of price. It felt nourishing. If you do not book, you will have to sit outside on their presumably heated terrace which does have sides. Inside is very small. We sat inside and it was super cosy.

  • 3/5 Israt R. 4 months ago on Google
    I recently visited this brunch spot with a friend. Overall, our experience at the place was decent, but there were a few aspects that would have made for a better experience. The fig toast, which I ordered, was something different and nice, but it came with an overwhelming amount of honey. While I appreciate a sweet touch, there was so much honey that it became a bit too much for my taste. I wish they had offered the option to drizzle the honey ourselves or at least provided a smaller honeypot on the side. My friend, on the other hand, enjoyed her kimchi toast and said it was decent. We found that the food was OK, nothing memorable except for the aesthetics of it. One notable issue was the seating arrangement. Despite booking a table inside, the space was quite small, and we ended up sharing a bench with other customers. This made our catch-up brunch session a bit awkward as we had to navigate personal conversations in close proximity to strangers. Thankfully, we managed to move outside where there was more space, but I believe the restaurant should clarify the seating arrangement on their website to avoid any surprises. Additionally, the staff, while nice, could have been more attentive. We had to repeatedly ask for our drinks and food, which became frustrating over time. Improved service in this regard would enhance the overall dining experience. In conclusion, the brunch spot had a good atmosphere outside and ok food, but the seating arrangements and service could use some improvement. If you're planning to visit, I recommend booking an outdoor table for a more comfortable and private experience.

  • 5/5 Julie H. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect breakfast and coffee. Thank you! Spicy Eggs and breakfast roll were both delicious and fab coffee!

  • 4/5 Sara V. 4 months ago on Google
    Interesting food combinations, but I don’t get the hype. First time I went I left without eating, as they sat us at a flimsy table on the pavement. Second time around, they didn’t have what I wanted to order. While this is a minor inconvenience, it’s strange they didn’t have the ingredients for one of the few dishes on the menu (10-15) that early in the morning. The food was okay, although my bread was a little chewy. The staff is friendly too — their playlist cheered up the rest of my day. This is a cute place with instagramable dishes if that’s what you’re looking for. If you want a filling brekkie half the price, you can visit other places around.

  • 5/5 Bryan C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great breakfast spot! Two tasty lattes started off a nice meal of a blackberry compote with rose mascarpone, and the Jaffle (delicious Aussie toastie). Really cool, pleasant indoor dining as well as outdoor seating. Definitely recommend a visit!

  • 3/5 ines 5 months ago on Google
    went with two friends for brunch- the toast with fig (see right of picture) is quite nice actually ! as for everything else- i would say it is somewhat subpar. the service was fine, but the layout of the interior was very hard to navigate at points considering there is not a lot of space to sit inside to eat and it does feel cramped the cinnamon bun ( also pictured) was nice - as was the matcha latté, but i really couldn’t enjoy it as much knowing i felt very cramped indoors.

  • 3/5 Lola A. 6 months ago on Google
    My partner and I wanted to try something new for breakfast and we like aussie places. But I don't think we will be coming again to this place: Food decoration will give 10 out of 10, but taste did not impress me 6 out of 10. Service was very good 10 out of 10. Tables is one big table for everyone, and only few on the sides.

  • 4/5 Claire W. 2 years ago on Google
    Really nice food, beautifully presented, with really nice service! It's quite a small location though and quite popular so good to book in advance. We booked a week in advance and they only had outside seating for the 21st of November. Not all the tables outside are under a heater so it made the experience a little less nice but down to organisation! Chai latte could be a tiny bit sweeter in my opinion but that's just personal preference.

  • 5/5 Fernanda L. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best and unique brunch places with original cuisine. They create the perfect balance with all the ingredients they use. I definitely recommend to anyone looking for a meal that is tasty and well served. Make sure to book in advance, they take walk ins based on their availability but you most likely will be seated outside.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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