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Saint Espresso

Cafe Coffee shop

👍👍 Great food, great service, perfect place for brunch. Coffee is also top quality People often mention coffee, staff, great, brunch, good, service, nice, friendly, breakfast, delicious,


Address

296 Kentish Town Rd, London NW5 2TG, United Kingdom

Website

www.saintespresso.com

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (323 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Wednesday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Thursday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Friday: 8 AM to 4 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 8 AM to 4 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: coffee (22) staff (12) great (11) brunch (11) good (9) service (9) nice (9) friendly (8) breakfast (7) delicious (7)
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  • 4/5 Jing W. 4 years ago on Google • 182 reviews
    Don’t miss the colourful chocolate box streets next time you visited this place, don’t panic if you come across some celebs nearby, don’t cry when you crash into the epic sunsets here. Yes, what I mentioned is Kentish Town, a place combining understated cool, a hip edge with an old school charm. And I also found a cool coffee shop. Come, check it! Coffee Shops Each Tube Station For Digital Nomads 8th Stop: Northern Line-Kentish Town Saint Espresso & Kitchen Category: Independent Cafe+Coffee Roasters WIFI: Reliable and free to use (no code needed) Download 19.6Mbps Upload 5.30Mbps PING 19 JITTER 2 Seating: There are about 30 seats inside with stools, chairs and settees. And they also have an outdoor seating area. Charging Spots: Yes Bathroom: One for Unisex Ambience: A cool and minimal vibe, bare bricks, pendant lighting, cute table potted plants, quite a kind of zen style, which brings a peace away from the bustling streets outside. And but if you like sitting by the window-facing seats, you may be distracted by just gawping at the passers-by. Many laptoppers come over. Staff Friendliness: Friendly, efficient and good knowledge of coffee Cost: Coffee £2.3-£3.5 Tea £2.3-£2.8 Brunch/Lunch £5-£10 Something Special About the Cafe: (1)They serve up coffee bean roasted by themselves, fresh and good quality; (2)They change the coffee bean served according to the season. Problems: Laptop is not allowed to use in the store on weekends.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michelangelo C. 7 months ago on Google • 100 reviews
    Great food, great service, perfect place for brunch. Coffee is also top quality
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aline K. 11 months ago on Google • 48 reviews
    Small cafe with a lovely vibe and tables outside. Food was beautifully presented. Great coffee, fast service and friendly staff
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sara H. 6 years ago on Google
    Cute cosy cafe with 5 🌟 brunch from quality to presentation. Excellent service and atmosphere.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sergii G. 1 year ago on Google • 248 reviews
    I had the pleasure of experiencing the Sunday breakfast at your restaurant this weekend, and it was truly a delightful event. The food was all cooked to perfection, and the presentation was beautiful. I especially enjoyed the pancakes, which were fluffy and flavorful. The service was also excellent, and Chief Ali was very gracious and welcoming. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious Sunday breakfast. It is the perfect way to start your day and enjoy a lovely meal with friends and family. Thank you to Chief Ali and his team for a wonderful experience!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 errona k. 1 year ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Lovely spot for lunch with friends in Kentish Town with a vegan friendly menu! Would definitely recommend the Vegan Tagine for a filling and tasty lunch. Overall a fantastic experience with lovely staff and was served by beautiful Milla who was very helpful and gave us recommendations for our lunch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ali F. 5 years ago on Google
    Excellent cafe!! Incredibly delicious brunch and coffee. Very welcoming and friendly staff. Strongly I recommend this cafe. Homemade cakes and sandwiches are very tempting! Absolutely fair price. I am looking forward to going there again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 lesmallcheese 6 months ago on Google • 844 reviews
    Popped in on Mon for lunch and worked from the cafe (though they have a no laptop rule when it's busy / on weekends fyi). Had the avo toast and poached eggs, a flat white and coconut yogurt with granola. Honestly, all were very solid! I think they use Clarence court eggs and all the ingredients tasted fresh. Granola is homemade which I liked. Would def come back

  • 5/5 rebecca s. 1 year ago on Google
    Lived in the area for a while but have never visited before now. Walked past on a hot day and fancied an iced latte, coffee was fantastic and the staff were even better. Anya and Milla are a real credit to the team, both were super attentive with contagious enthusiasm. I will definitely be returning here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vadym P. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely. Place with soul and coffee ;) amazing and tasty. It might be crowded during the weekend mornings ) but breakfasts are very very good and vibes are positive and sunny
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Effie P. 1 year ago on Google • 263 reviews
    Reasonably priced brunch, and delicious flavours. They have gluten free options for the toast, and low fodmap options, too (sourdough bread and a sourdough cinnamon bun that was yummy). The service was a bit slow but it was a very busy day. The staff member that served us was nice and polite. They offer dairy alternatives (oat and soy milk). It's a small but very cute place, and there is some seating available outside (although a bit busy because of the main road). Would go back

  • 5/5 Filipp K. 1 year ago on Google • 110 reviews
    This place has it all! Very friendly staff, amazing food and great coffee to top it off. Looking forward to visiting this place again!

  • 4/5 Igor K. 1 year ago on Google • 95 reviews
    Really nice, adorable place with interesting Choise of breakfast. The food was absolutely nice. I took the full breakfast plate which included a lit bit of everything : toasts, pouched eggs, sausages, hallumni cheese , smashed avocado. I liked the filter coffee with the beans from Uganda. It was nice experience and I will come again. The stuff was really nice and friendly .

  • 5/5 Patrick O. 6 months ago on Google • 86 reviews
    Loved this place. Stopped for brunch and really enjoyed their full breakfast. The mushrooms taste amazing. Friendly and helpful staff and atmosphere

  • 5/5 Will M. 7 months ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Genuinely one of the best brunches I have ever had. The special was absolutely incredible so many flavours that all worked together like a dream. And also the coffee was super nice!

  • 5/5 Dale B. 2 months ago on Google • 5 reviews New
    Food is on the more expensive side, but absolutely excellent brunch, lovely venue and staff and good coffee and pastries. Accommodating of allergies.

  • 5/5 Jyoti K. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered the delicious Halloumi and Avocado Brioche with the boosting juice (orange, ginger & carrot). I personally prefer a more strong carrot flavour but otherwise great.

  • 5/5 Jony G. 2 years ago on Google
    Best coffee place in the area, kindest and loveliest staff, great and tasty menu and the espresso is just devine, love this place

  • 5/5 Gareths G. 9 months ago on Google
    Very friendly welcome and great service. The menu has enough on it to select from, but not so much you become bewildered. The food was great as was the coffee. Nice chilled vibe and great window seating to watch the world go by on a Sunday morning.

  • 5/5 Scott B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, really quality coffee, well stocked with beans and equipment. Dining in or out is always well worth it - the chorizo avocado toast is my favourite, but the shakshuka and fig pancakes are other highlights. The bacon bun for takeaway is another favourite, and there's a good selection of sweet treats too.

  • 5/5 Em c. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely little spot, perfect for brunch and a spot of people watching. The pancakes are really good! Nice coffee and juices, quick service and good value. Gets quite busy on the weekends.

  • 3/5 Maria Z. 2 years ago on Google
    Great location, pretty store layout but espresso was burnt/overextracted

  • 5/5 Julian H. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this place! Saint Espresso is like my second home. The food and coffee here is wonderful, and the staff - in particular Frank and Ricardo - are first class. If you’re in the area and want to hang out, eat great food and drink superb coffee, this is the place.

  • 4/5 Jennifer S. 5 years ago on Google
    Great place for brunch! Affordable prices and delicious courgette and quinoa fritters with an aioli sauce. There fritters are just right: not too firm but also not too soft. My only minor complaint is that I wish the avo slices were a bit creamier- it’s almost as if the avo wasn’t 100% ripe. The protein balls- all three options- are delicious as well! I’m only dinking a star because the menu is not on the website.

  • 5/5 Priyanka M. 1 year ago on Google
    Best coffee in Kentish Town! I dropped by here randomly and ever since, it's become my go-to for coffee. Always such great service and love the seating area if you aren't on the go.

  • 5/5 Sally T. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious aubergine and chickpea tagine with coconut yoghurt. Lovely turmeric latte.

  • 5/5 Charley L. 1 year ago on Google
    Been here a couple of times, the brunch is delicious and the presentation is beautiful, must try the rhubarb pancakes!

  • 5/5 Robert 1 year ago on Google
    I come in every morning and am always blown away with the coffee quality. But more than that, I think the staff are what makes it so nice. I love talking with Milla, Anya, Diana and they always make my morning brighter. Keep people like these happy and your business will thrive

  • 5/5 Jonathan G. 1 year ago on Google
    A great place for brunch, lunch, breakfast and coffee. Nice service and fair prices.

  • 5/5 Ksenia B. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious rhubarb french toast (and also very beautiful) and nice matcha latte. Enjoyed my breakfast very much!

  • 4/5 Larina S. 1 year ago on Google
    Atmosphere was nice, staff were very friendly and welcoming. We had latte, which was a little bit stronger then I expected from latte but the taste was good. And shakshuka was ok, but a bit dry. But salted caramel brownie tasted really good and especially after a waitress warmed up for us.

  • 5/5 tilly d. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Popped in for brunch with a few friends, was a lovely atmosphere and great tasting food. Staff were friendly and attentive, especially our server Milla who made our visit! Will definitely be going back.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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