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Kennington Lane Cafe

Restaurant Cafe

Low-key venue for British classics including fish and chips and roasts, global dishes and breakfast. People often mention breakfast, friendly, staff, service, great, English, good, recommend, London, owner,


Address

383 Kennington Ln, London SE11 5QY, United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7735 5853

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (2.7K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 4 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 4 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 4 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 4 PM
  • Saturday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 4 PM
  • Monday: 7 AM to 4 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: breakfast (40) friendly (29) staff (27) service (21) great (18) English (18) good (17) recommend (17) London (14) owner (13)
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  • 5/5 Wenyi Lee S. 4 months ago on Google • 320 reviews
    A proper London Caff! The staff were very friendly and patient since I took a long to decide what to have out of the great variety of food. You can even build your own breakfast. It’s a very busy and popular place and fortunately it has more tables on the 2nd floor. A good hearty breakfast to start the day!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Irene W. 2 years ago on Google
    The best service restaurant in Vauxhall. The boss is super cute and nice. This is the first time i came to this restaurant but i will definitely come again! The food is amazing, must try their chicken doner! Will never forget the taste!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Camila T. 1 year ago on Google
    There is something special about meeting the owner especially when he offers you to try the kebab doner. Come in groups or if you are a loner, but let me tell you no space if you are a moaner. Portions are generous and big, options are plenty for vegetarians and those who like to eat the whole pig, I think there is even a cake with fig, A 5/5 spot, the kind I dig.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nana S. 1 month ago on Google • 39 reviews New
    Lovely local gem for some breakfast/brunch, would highly recommend the Kennington Special and Mediterranean Breakfast! Fresh orange juice on the side was nice too. Portions are generous, prices are great, and the food tastes incredible! Left very satisfied. Everyone was very friendly, especially loved speaking with Halil!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andrii A. 7 months ago on Google • 134 reviews
    Delicious food! We got full English breakfast, kebab and panini. Everything was really tasty, portions are big too. You can get full really easy. We had a chance being served by the place owner. He was super nice and friendly, recommended stuff and made jokes. Great experience! Definitely recommend!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sam D. 3 months ago on Google • 11 reviews New
    One of the best breakfasts around. Near Vauxhall tube station all day breakfasts always hit the spot but everything on the menu very high quality. I'd go as far to say best mug of tea in London. Always service with a smile. Recommended.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anson Lam (. 7 months ago on Google
    We had some sandwiches and a panini at the family -run cafe. The food was great, affordable and reminds me of home, very tasty and filling. The owner Halil is very friendly and welcoming, chatting with us about our stay here in London; Kingsley is a fine young gentleman who is very responsible and smart. Halil even gave up some treats! Truly enjoyed their hospitality and would definitely recommend!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Emmett O. 2 years ago on Google
    I find there is not many cafés in London now that do a proper English breakfast.. this one is an exception. I had the builders breakfast and added black pudding at an extra £2 so £9.50 and well worth it! Friendly staff clean tables outside and inside.. recommend it for breakfast 👍
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 George P. 9 months ago on Google
    Absolutely love this place. Best fry up in London and probably the world imo. The service is incredible as well and the staff are very friendly (Halil in particular is very charismatic!). Will always come here for a fry up and leave with a smile on my face
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas H. 10 months ago on Google
    Delicious! Firstly the staff are wonderful and attentive. Halil is all about eye for detail and very friendly. Second, the food is great especially the Full English Breakfast, sandwiches and kebabs. Location is very convenient and close to Vauxhall tube and train station. Also next to the park, great vibe and environment. Definitely worth a visit, I’m particular on my Full English, Kennington Lane Cafe never disappoints. See you soon!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 T R. 2 years ago on Google
    Great caff!! Cheap and cheerful. Excellent fry up and friendly staff. Very busy in the morning, especially if there's a cricket match on up the road. Breakfast options are good if you're looking for a good fry up. If you're in the area and hungry definitely worth a visit :)
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David 2 months ago on Google • 17 reviews New
    I chose this cafe for breakfast due to excellent reviews and now i am leaving my own. Staff were super friendly and accommodating, fast service with lovely breakfast and coffee. special mention to Lucy who came over for a chat.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 john g. 1 month ago on Google • 14 reviews New
    Man muss hier Frühstücken.!!!!!! Es war das erste Mal für uns und wir würden nur für das Essen von Deutschland wieder nach London kommen. Wir waren so begeistert das wir am ersten Urlaubstag und am Letzten Urlaubstag dort Essen waren. Der Apple Crumble ist unglaublich 🥰
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rick S. 3 months ago on Google • 8 reviews New
    The service was fantastic, the food well cooked and delivered very quickly. 10/10 would recommend coming here! They also have a loyalty scheme as well so come along and check it out
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Besart S. 1 month ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    We had lunch for 3 and the food was amazing! Staff very welcoming and fast service! Worth every pound!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Carla S. 3 months ago on Google • 4 reviews New
    Wonderful place in Vauxhall. The menu is extensive and I had a hard time choosing. Decided to go with the kebab and was not disappointed. The manager realized we were from Texas and brought us other foods to try. Very friendly staff and authentic atmosphere. Please eat here!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chubb L. 2 years ago on Google
    Propa caf! Lovely ladies working there when I went a few weekends ago, very welcoming and friendly, delicious breakfast and excellent tea! What more do you want! Baked goods looked a treat, too. Have to try some next time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 lily v. 5 months ago on Google
    Wonderful place - I’ve been coming for years and never disappoints! Delicious food, friendly staff and always sensational portions! Best breakfast in town ☺️
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Billy B. 5 months ago on Google
    Legendary food, service, and atmosphere. The perfect classic English breakfast. The owner has the greatest personality and he will even come sit down with customers as they order. Great all around experience!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John O. 4 months ago on Google
    Visiting from San Francisco, California. We had the Set 1 breakfasts, as a Full English would have been too much for us today. The Set 1 portions were huge and everything was delicious and well prepared. The proprietor and staff were all very welcoming and friendly. Service was quick and super attentive. Coffee was excellent! Thanks for a great breakfast and enjoyable experience!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allison P. 3 years ago on Google
    We love the Kennington lane cafe! We discovered it a year ago and were immediately in love, bringing everyone we know here. The food is everything you want an English breakfast or cafe meal to be, with bursting flavour, generous offers, and personable management. The owner and his team remember every face, welcome everyone joyful smiles, and an ease atmosphere. (The place has two floors and they’re following regulations well. Many vegetarian options.) We can not recommend this place enough!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 xxx x. 5 months ago on Google
    The food is really very good and tasty. I recommend it to everyone. Oh, and the staff is excellent! Manager Halil is professional, and customer service is at a very high level.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam S. 2 years ago on Google
    Best local place to have a proper breakfast or lunch! Great value for money and friendly staff.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Custom E. 2 years ago on Google
    The right kind of place for a good English breakfast. Fantastic service, filling breakfasts (especially good sausages). Wonderfully cooked eggs. Super friendly staff which makes the experience particularly pleasant. Despite being busy, there hasn’t been much trouble finding a table.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Bonsai N. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a Delivery from Kennington lane cafe. As much as I would have liked it and the portion size was not too bad for smoked salmon, the quality was a lot to be desired. Smoked salmon was very very salty. Black pudding was way over cooked almost charcoal. Other items were acceptable but not overly exciting. It may taste different if it was eaten at the cafe straightaway but I would probably not be in a hurry to order a delivery from there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rylee F. 9 months ago on Google
    Super great food and good value. A cozy spot to try traditional English breakfast. The staff and the owner are super friendly as well!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Catalin S. 7 months ago on Google
    Attentive staff, great atmosphere, amazing food. I recommend the chicken escalope with their homemade sauce 10/10. Halil is the man!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephen C. 8 months ago on Google
    The fish and chips were fantastic! Hefty portion size and the fish was really nicely done, nice crispy batter with succulent fish inside. I think this is only served on a Friday. The service was so personal, very attentive and speedy. The chat / banter with the owner and other staff makes for a great dining experience!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve P. 2 years ago on Google
    Still my favourite breakfast spots in the area with great traditional food, and some very friendly staff! They went over and beyond on our breakfast today even replacing a sausage that we dropped. Can't wait to return.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jillian Roberts (. 1 year ago on Google
    YOU MUST TRY THIS PLACE IF YOURE IN THE AREA. I’m visiting London and decided to try this place based on reviews and the reviews don’t do it justice. This place excels in the 2 most important things: service and food. The menu itself has loads of options but what’s spectacular is that everything tastes better than home cooking (if you can believe that). You can customize your breakfast plate, try some fresh cooked kebab chicken, or enjoy an incredibly made comfort food. My family runs a restaurant so I grew up in the industry and let me just say the service and friendliness here is a dying experience. It seems like a family owned restaurant and they just make you feel so at home it’s crazy. I went with my mother and we had asked what one of sides were called (bubble) because it was so good and they made us more on the house. Fresh, homemade, and one of the best things I’ve eaten in a while. The chef hand delivered it to us seemingly to just strike up a conversation and make us feel at home. I really can’t explain how good of an experience this cafe was but all I can say is this is one of the best breakfast, brunch, and dinner options in the area. If you don’t try it you’ll be missing out.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lucia C. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a lovely breakfast with my best friend in the early hours. Not the first time nor the last time I/we've been here. Atmosphere is always high, especially Halil with his bright spirits and amazing service. Option of vegetarian to cater to all. 10/10 🌟
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sunny K. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is a hidden gem. The food and price was on point, but most of all, the staff is incredibly. So friendly and so warm. We really enjoy our time there!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David S. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent breakfast. Excellent Service. Ask for Fatsma, she was a lovely hostess. Low price for London. I highly recommend this hidden gem of a restaurant. Doesn't look fancy from the outside but everything was Excellent!!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kathryn B. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was excellent! The price was spot on but most of all, can we talk about the excellence of the service and the staff? They made us feel right at home. The main lady in charge was a charm. Highly recommend that place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 India J. 2 years ago on Google
    Went here for a late night kebab on my way home… it did not disappoint! We went in to the cafe to wait for the kebab and the lovely owner gave us tasters of the chicken wings and koftas which were so good! Definitely recommend! “They were the nicest chicken wings I’ve taken in ages, so tender” my boyfriend
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa H. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited for breakfast whilst staying in the area. I opted for something different & had the Mediterranean Breakfast and other half had the a Kennington Special Breakfast. Food came really quickly, good service and very friendly staff, really enjoyed the food. Would certainly visit again, plus its a great stop off point in the way to The Oval if your heading there for a cricket match.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lori B. 1 year ago on Google
    Family owned business. Breakfast/Brunch was delicious. Would eat here again. Extra friendly and fun. Coffee and tea were tasty.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lawrence O. 2 years ago on Google
    Wanted to get a really good English breakfast and we certainly did. Beyond expectation. The fried toast was a nice addition. Tea is so flavorful and embodies English tea! The wait staff is very friendly and prompt. They’re very attentive. We ate there three times during our stay in London. Definitely on the list to visit again on our next trip. Don’t miss this little gem.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris M. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing breakfast, great value (especially for London). I had the Full English and it was SUPER tasty. The staff were just brilliant too, attentive, kind and very helpful, they were more than happy to accommodate any special request to modify your breakfast. I can’t recommend this place enough. Thank you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great traditional café for a proper full English breakfast! No frills interior full of people with really welcoming and friendly staff and very reasonable prices. A last great bastion of British food. A hidden gem which is incredibly popular with the locals for a reason. Took my full English to take away but there was great atmosphere so next time will eat in!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jerica R. 2 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed the service, makes you feel comfortable and home feel. The food was really tasty , definitely if you looking for English breakfast do come here 👍🏽
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Juliano Magalhães da S. 4 months ago on Google
    Great British’s breakfast, tasty coffee and every thing was delicious. 🤤😋 Also the chef and Amy were extremely nice and charismatic. ❤️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 J L. 5 months ago on Google
    Lovely friendly service great portion size and ambience was really nice. Full Breakfast was the perfect amount of food and good value for money. We will be back again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael D. 1 year ago on Google
    Run by a friendly family, the owner will find time to sit and chat with you even when it's busy. Great food, healthy options, Mediterranean and halal options, great service-- possibly the best service I've experienced in London. Highly recommend if you're in the area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas S. 2 years ago on Google
    Wonderfully friendly experience with fantastic food. Huge choice from breakfast through to dinner and everything inbetween. Service is best in class. Highly recommended. Everyone is made welcome and the charm of the staff is out of this world. If i could give more then 5 stars i would, without any hesitation. Give this place a try, you will love it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sonia G. 1 year ago on Google
    We've had an excellent breakfast. Tasty and very nutritious. So much so that we felt full 'till late afternoon - even after walking many miles through London. Drinks included, by the way. All at a very reasonable price!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marty S. 1 year ago on Google
    We were lucky enough to find this genuinely English breakfast spot in Vauxhall. The food was very good (and plentiful helpings), coffee/lattes tasty and the staff was the best—fun, hard working and attentive despite a packed cafe.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sean W. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food. We loved every minute of our breakfast. Highly recommend this place. Luci and Halal are unreal staff so friendly. A highlight of our trip. Please please come here for breakfast. Oh and get the bubble and squeak!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 H.L. F. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped in for breakfast on 26 August 2022. We each had a Full English Breakfast. The staff was friendly and the food was very good. The orange juice was fresh squeezed on site and the coffee was freshly brewed. It was a quiet morning and the owner took the time to check on us to make sure everything was satisfactory. As we were obviously tourists, the owner asked us where we were from and gave us some points of interest to check out in the area. Based on the quality of the food and friendliness of the staff, I would definitely recommend and will stop in again on my next trip to London.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ryan L. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic food! For 8.30gbp u get a full English Bfast and a coffee topped with coffee bits. The owner is very friendly and she makes excellent recommendations. Before coming here, I have not found any filling food for under 10gbp. Very pleased to have breakfast here. 😊
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vladimír B. 1 year ago on Google
    Very tasty food. Large portion. Nice service. Good prices. The owner is very nice and friendly. I felt really good here. I recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laila M. 3 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Great food and a lovely atmosphere. We’ve been here a few times and the food is good every time - never misses. The servers are lovely and very friendly too - especially the gentleman. Would absolutely recommend if you’re in the area and looking for a solid breakfast - and it’s under £10!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abdullah H. 2 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Honestly one of the best breakfast cafes about. Good prices, Nice food, Large variety cant ask for anything else. The staff are amazing too shout-out Halil
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Raven Z. 3 months ago on Google • 2 reviews New
    Third time visited London, Second time had our brunch here. Very heart-warming place and fantastic foods, Mr. Halil did the service better than the best, what a nice man! Do try the Kennington Special, it would satisfy all your want about UK classic breakfast.🍳🥓🫖
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melissa M. 2 months ago on Google • 1 review New
    Great food and service. I had the shepherds pie and hubby had an omelette. Orange juice and coffee was great also. Halil was very entertaining and gave us a dessert and tea to try. Treated as great as tourists.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Assistive hearing loop
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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