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Cafe Boheme

Restaurant Bistro

Late-opening bistro with mosaic floor and leather seats, for breakfast, all-day menu and cocktails. People often mention good, service, busy, staff, atmosphere, great, Soho, music, table, live,


Address

13 Old Compton St, London W1D 5JQ, United Kingdom

Website

cafeboheme.co.uk

Contact

+44 20 7734 0623

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 8 AM to 3 AM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 3 AM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 12 AM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 1 AM
  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 1 AM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 1 AM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 1 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (18) service (16) busy (10) staff (10) atmosphere (9) great (9) Soho (9) music (8) table (8) live (7)
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  • 5/5 Alexandra B. 2 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed coming here for a birthday lunch! The atmosphere inside is warm and cosy, with live music and popular on a Saturday. The bar looked really great too for a drink. The food was delicious, we had the onion soup and Toulouse sausage. I enjoyed the Chardonnay I had and the bill came to £35 each for a shared starter, main and 2 glasses of wine. Other menu items also looked tempting and the service was pleasant. I would recommend this for anyone looking for good French food in Soho, a drink or a pre-theatre meal. Will definitely be coming back!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jamie The Business B. 1 year ago on Google • 741 reviews
    Lovely service at the bar. It was very busy, but the team looked after us really well and helped us to find additional seats, which meant we could all sit together. The cocktails were great and the vibe was perfect for Soho. Lots of different people all enjoying an evening drink. The burger we ordered was very well delivered and didn't take long at all. Even though it was so busy. Its a bit of a staple for soho and well worth a visit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve S. 8 months ago on Google • 21 reviews
    My daughter booked this for a birthday treat... And what a treat!! Dozen fresh, tasty Oysters to kick off with as a sharing starter..coupled with a light bottle of Picpoul...Perfection 😋. We both went for the Entrecotè steaks for mains, I've had plenty of Entrecotès around the West end, but these were unbelievably good and by far the best believe me☝️.. we paired these with a punchy Malbec, a pricey vin but we'll worth the extra.. Finished of with a classic Cremè bruleè and that was that!! A perfect meal fit for an absolute Frenchophile. Big thanks to the super attentative staff for their service, and looking forward to my next fix at this superb Instatutional restaurant..
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Athina V. 10 months ago on Google
    Really love this place, used to live nearby and finally visited last year, the food was exceptional but unfortunately the service was mid as it was busy but it had a live singer and really gave off a french brasserie asethetic. Overall the food was amazing along as the beef tartare bursted with flavour and the oysters were mouth watering.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CeCe 1 year ago on Google • 200 reviews
    The food was delicious, I recommend you get any dish with scrambled eggs as these were divine. I had the veggie breakfast which was divine (especially the avocado, very fresh and distinctive taste), I’m sure last time it came with beans? They should definitely bring back the beans! Very atmospheric which adds the French authenticity. The interior is much better in person I feel like the photos didn’t do it justice. Will definitely be back!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jasmine K. 5 months ago on Google • 58 reviews
    Wish we came here earlier on our London trip as we would’ve gone back every day! Had many english breakfasts in my life but this topped them all. Insanely reasonable prices, and love that you can order a half portion if you don’t have the biggest stomach! Delicious eggs, sausages, SUPER YUMMY black pudding, but my favorite was the juicy mushrooms. Sad that I can’t have this meal until our next trip but it’ll certainly be our first stop!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Gaelle S. 2 years ago on Google
    Do not ask for a fresh mint tea if you actually want tea in your tea! Got really surprised to see the tea was totally uncolored, could only see a poor tiny branch of mint with 4 leaves on it in the tea pot. When told the bar staff that they forgot the tea in my mint tea they said I ordered fresh mint tea so I only get the mint. Very not amicable staff BTW. I am still struggling to understand why you would call it tea if there is no tea in it, call it infusion! Paying £3.50 for 4 leaves of mint in warm water probably is the definition of boheme...? Needless to say that I would neither go back nor recommend the place!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 setare a. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely, polite and friendly waitstaff, very authentic atmosphere with good food. I took the vegetarian burger which was not mind blowing but really ok. The overall experience was lovely and recommendable!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Arielle J. 2 years ago on Google
    Can be really crowded, which means that service will be therefore really slow. Nice decoration and you have live music. it can be hard to hear each others. Honestly food is ok and overpriced.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Vik G. 1 year ago on Google • 179 reviews
    Came here for dinner and it was a bit of a hit and miss. First off, the place was so busy, it was hard to walk near the bar. We ordered French onion soup and escargots as appetizers. The snails were fine but the soup was overly dry. Too much onion and no, and I mean no broth. It was too rich. Nothing to cut it with. Pricing is reasonable but I don’t think it would be my first choice. I do recommend but do not order the soup. Don’t forget to follow me!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrew D. 8 months ago on Google • 86 reviews
    Everything superb. French toast insanely good. Eggs Benedict fantastic, superb eggs. I think we will be become regulars here 😋
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Digital S. 4 months ago on Google • 39 reviews
    A Tasty Soho Adventure at Cafe Boheme! If you're into good food and cool vibes, you've got to check out Cafe Boheme in Soho. First off, the Toulouse sausage and pomme puree were absolutely divine. The flavors were rich, savory, and downright delicious. I couldn't get enough of it. They really know how to make comfort food feel gourmet. Now, picture this: Live music creating the perfect soundtrack to your meal, and an ambiance that's just the right amount of cool and cozy. It's the kind of place where you can kick back, enjoy your meal, and soak in the awesome vibe. Cafe Boheme in Soho is a the kind of spot where you can feel equally at home whether you're in casual jeans or dressed up for a night out.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jane B. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been going to Café Boheme for over 30 years (when Nick Jones used to host - gulp) and I still love it. Maybe the tables outside are good for people watching but there’s something distinctly Soho about the tables inside. Good food borrowing style from monstrous child Soho House.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Emily J. 1 year ago on Google
    Wish zero star exists instead of one star. We were kicked out of our table while wrapping up our breakfast because some lady (Caucasian) who seems to be a regular of the restaurant showed up and demanded “I want this table” pointing at us. And of course a manager (also white) felt obliged to force us to leave our dining table. Horrible food, horrible service and the manifestation of racism under the name of the preferential regular customer treatment. I am sure what Nazis did back in the days were mostly about giving better treatment to their fellow Aryans. No harm done right?
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diana S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice place! Very tasty French food. Good selection of wines. We have been there twice. And I was really pleased how much attentive the staff! The place was super full and they managed to take care about every client! Well done!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elena P. 8 months ago on Google • 85 reviews
    Absolutely love this place! They usually have live music and outdoors seating. The drinks are great and good prices before 5pm. Impeccable service

  • 5/5 Su F. 1 year ago on Google • 82 reviews
    Wir waren sehr positiv überrascht. Das Café Boheme hat so eine gute Lage, mitten im lebendigsten Teil von Soho, dass wir vom Restaurant selbst eigentlich nicht viel erwartet haben. Wir wollten nur kurz was trinken, die Bedienung war super freundlich und es war gar kein Problem Cocktails zu bekommen, die nicht auf der Karte standen und ein paar Oliven zum Knabbern. Beides war erstaunlich gut und das Essen an den Nachbartischen sah so lecker aus, dass wir dann doch ein paar Kleinigkeiten gegessen haben. Das Croque Monsieur war gut, sowohl die Schnecken als auch die Zwiebelsuppe waren hervorragend. Obwohl wirklich viel los war, blieb der Service die ganze Zeit über sehr nett, aufmerksam und schnell. Die Preise waren völlig angemessen, angesichts der Lage ein großartiges Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Offenbar hatten wir Glück, hier abends draußen einen Platz mitten im bunten Leben zu bekommen. Wir sind in den Tagen darauf häufiger am Café Boheme vorbeigekommen und hätten gern nochmal dort gegessen, haben aber nie wieder einen freien Tisch ergattert. Andere Restaurants im Umkreis sind bei Weitem nicht an die gute Erfahrung herangekommen.

  • 4/5 Renee D. 2 months ago on Google • 40 reviews New
    Party of 5 enjoyable evening Food very tasty but some not at right temperature but staff happy to correct. It is a very busy and lively spot and lovely service. Fun and lively.

  • 5/5 Regina B. 4 months ago on Google • 38 reviews
    Amazing atmosphere! Their service is impeccable always. Their coffee is good but my favourite is their French toast. It gets really busy and their prices could be a little high but if you can get there in the morning you will find space for sure and affordable breakfasts. In the afternoon evenings there is live music.

  • 5/5 Melissa G. 9 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    A great late afternoon well spent! The musician Brace was delightful to hear. Our lunch and creme brulee sensational! Compliments to the chef. We will be sure to visit again very soon. Thank you for your hospitality.

  • 2/5 Andy Goddard P. 2 months ago on Google • 10 reviews New
    We had a reservation here this evening and we were waiting to be shown to our table however the staff kept walking past us, ignoring/ not acknowledging us. Eventually we got shown to our table and had to wait quite a while for our drinks and food order to be taken. The starters were fairly good to be fair. My wife ordered muscles for her main and all I can imagine is they weren't cleaned properly as there was some sort of gravel or small stones inside. Really poor and obviously inedible. No one checked how our food was and we had to tell the waiter that the muscles were inedible otherwise he was just going to clear away our plates. Nice atmosphere with live music however very expensive for a pretty poor experience. 2 stars is generous!

  • 5/5 jade s. 3 months ago on Google • 3 reviews New
    Amazing place, came here yesterday with my daughter! It’s child and animal friendly staff we’re amazing, drinks 10/10! Live music! Warm and welcoming atmosphere I can’t recommend this place enough! I will definitely be back here VERY SOON! 💅💃🏻

  • 5/5 NATUER S. 2 years ago on Google
    This cafe is amazing, a bit expensive but wonderful. Everything is made in a clean environment so I really liked that. great taste with good service and clean environment. I like this I and my friend enjoyed a lot of here. Great taste with good service and clean environment that is why I liked this. we ate a variety of dishes and every dish great taste ☺️ a bit expensive but wonderful 😊

  • 5/5 Miroslava T. 1 year ago on Google
    It is a shame you can't get a table without reservation these days but I guess it is understandable. Great selection of wines and good cocktails! Service was ok, having in mind that it was super busy (on a Wednesday!). The cheese and meat platter wasn't that great, can be improved. It has a great atmosphere and I'm glad they kept it after the refurbishment 😊 Definitely recommend!

  • 4/5 Ané-Mari P. 4 months ago on Google
    Finally reopened after a long refurbishment that retained the unique atmosphere and decor. The food is simple, authentic and delicious. Best steak tartare in London. Good wine list. Service can be a bit of a gamble, but charming if viewed as part of the Parisian cafe culture of slightly grumpy waiting staff. Bonus if you can get a bench outside and watch the hustle and bustle of Soho go by. Live music taps into the ambience.

  • 5/5 Jiana S. 1 year ago on Google
    Dropped by for a coffee and a small breakfast. Coffee was truly amazing (flat white with soy milk). Quick, friendly and efficient service. Maybe it was a nice experience as we had sat down quite early in the morning but it was quite peaceful and nice.

  • 3/5 Jose Mario H. 1 year ago on Google
    The service here was not very good. They took forever to take our order and then forgot one item which they brought at the end of the meal because I asked what had happened. The kitchen was quick which was nice since we were going to the theater across the street. The onion soup and escargot were delicious and very traditional. The pork however was a bit chewy. I feel this place is a bit overpriced but most of the food was good and the kitchen was quite quick, so that saved them.

  • 4/5 Freddie P. 2 years ago on Google
    The food was very good. Wine and cocktails were top notch. We had a big table on a busy evening and the staff were pretty on it, they lit and carried out the birthday cake for my girlfriend, I didn't take the chance to thank the waitress so if you are reading this -- thank you! Some feedback might be that a couple of my friends thought the dim lighting was a bit too dim (even considering the atmosphere), and I can see where they're coming from. Also, at and one stage there was reportedly no loo roll in the women's toilet. Overall good, would recommend. Keep up the good work!

  • 4/5 Louis R. 1 year ago on Google
    Eggs royale was quite tasty and the atmosphere in the cafe was really nice. It was a little annoying though because the single round table was not big enough for the three of us and they didn’t offer us a bigger one. Ended up with us having to put the teapot and glasses on the floor to make room for plates.

  • 5/5 Mayda N. 2 years ago on Google
    Such an amazing time we had, sitting outside enjoying the busy street, good drinks and delicious food. Staff very attentive too.

  • 3/5 HelloPiers 2 years ago on Google
    Food was decent, although a bit overpriced for the quality. Was quite busy around lunch so service was slow (which is to be expected). Can imagine this place is great for boozy evening but if you’re planning to come here for lunch, don’t expect to be able have a conversation without blowing out your vocal chords. Waiter brought us wine which we didn’t order. He then dropped a glass right next to us, getting glass all over my coat - no apology or acknowledgement. The waitress who took our order, however, was very helpful and made up for the experience.

  • 1/5 Marta F. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Went there for drinks after work - something that was supposed to be relaxing turned out to be a terrible experience. Not only the service was poor but the drinks were also terrible. Just to add to the experience, the waiter that came to collect our check doesn’t know how to split a bill and charged us more than what he was supposed to. For the prices you charge, you should focus on training your staff and on providing better customer experience.

  • 2/5 Natalia W. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Really bad service. I went for a drink with a friend yesterday and we asked to split a bill in half. The waiter charged me 19 pounds for 1 aperol! My friend had the same and was charged 10. We asked clearly for the bill to be split. We discovered it only today and will definitely not return to this place


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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