Cafe Grill

Cafe at 40 Camden High Street

8 / 10 from 1 review

Address
40 Camden High Street
Camden
London
NW1 0JH

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Telephone
020 7383 0494

Region
Camden

Nearest Station
Mornington Crescent
0.07 miles

Category
Cafes & Tea Rooms

Opening Times

Monday	Open 07:00 - Closes 19:00
Tuesday	Open 07:00 - Closes 19:00
Wednesday	Open 07:00 - Closes 19:00
Thursday	Open 07:00 - Closes 19:00
Friday	Open 07:00 - Closes 19:00
Saturday	Open 07:00 - Closes 19:00
Sunday	Open 07:00 - Closes 19:00

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All In London Review

A proper caff in Camden

That a Greasy Spoon Protection Society exists says a lot about the passion the decline of the British caff invokes. Since the 1970s numbers have been dwindling, thanks to the rising cost of food, increasing rents and the growth of coffee shop chains. But once upon a time they were fashionable, particularly in 50s and 60s Soho, where they developed a reputation for seediness that went hand in hand with pop culture. One such venue, Moka on Frith Street, was even opened by acclaimed actress Gina Lollobrigida.

Fast forward to the present day and we’re wandering through Camden, where a breakfast sandwich from Sainsbury’s seems more likely than a full English from an independent caff.

That is until we find Café Grill, where you can get large mugs of sugary tea and fry-ups with all the trimmings: ours has thick cut smoked bacon, an egg with a runny yolk, beans, black pudding, sausages, toast and a fried slice. Cypriot ownership means there is a Mediterranean breakfast too, that adds grilled halloumi and loundza, which is cured pork loin, similar to bacon. Turkish coffee is available too.

Elsewhere on the menu there are omelettes, saccharine desserts and all other greasy spoon staples, all at low prices - we’ve doubled the ingredients of the full English and it’s still only around £7. That’s the great thing about caffs, they fill you up cheaply, as our total bill (two huge breakfasts, two coffees and a diet coke) comes to just £14.

Reviewed by Leila
Published on Oct 22, 2013