
Quick info
About Casablanca café
A shelf of Moroccan goods to take home sits alongside the food at Casablanca café, a Moroccan cafe and bakery on Uppingham Rd in Leicester, where clay tagines, oils, teas and local raw honey can be bought on the way out. The kitchen is family-run by a husband and wife, and the menu runs from a Moroccan breakfast and msemmen, including a chicken version, to tagine, with an English breakfast for anyone wanting something plainer. Freshly made pastries, including baklava and beef pastry, fill out the bakery side, and Moroccan tea and homemade lemonade are poured hot and cold. All the food is halal, and the Qur'an plays in the shop. Reservations are recommended, and orders can also be taken away to eat off site. High chairs make room for families with young children, while a step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs. Opening runs Monday to Saturday during the daytime, with Sundays closed.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
Menu & Prices
21 dishes · mains £2–10- Chicken Tagine£9.50
- Kefta & Chips Sandwich£7.50
- Full Moroccan Breakfast£8.90
- Chicken Slice With Chips£7.00
- Moroccan Chicken Wrap£6.50
- Msemmen & Honey£4.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention moroccan breakfast, fresh baklava, msemmen / chicken msemen and authentic tagine.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention moroccan breakfast, fresh baklava, msemmen / chicken msemen and authentic tagine.
Customer Review Summary
The Moroccan breakfast is what brings people back, singled out again and again, with reviewers pointing to the taktouka and the chicken msemmen in particular. Close behind are the pastries: the baklava draws repeat praise for being fresh, sweet and crunchy, and one visitor ordered the beef pastry and Moroccan pizza to take away as well. Others mention the English breakfast, a burger loaded with chicken and egg, the lamb roll, spiced chai, steaming hot tea and lemonade described as clearly home made. Several call the food authentic and the prices reasonable, and the interior comes up as cosy and warm, with one reviewer noting the Qur'an playing in the background. The welcome from the family owners is the other constant thread, with several describing being greeted kindly and saying they will return. Reviewers also browse the shelves of Moroccan goods, one recounting being steered away from a decorative tagine toward a proper clay one, then handed a bunch of mint leaves.
Customer Review Summary
The Moroccan breakfast is what brings people back, singled out again and again, with reviewers pointing to the taktouka and the chicken msemmen in particular. Close behind are the pastries: the baklava draws repeat praise for being fresh, sweet and crunchy, and one visitor ordered the beef pastry and Moroccan pizza to take away as well. Others mention the English breakfast, a burger loaded with chicken and egg, the lamb roll, spiced chai, steaming hot tea and lemonade described as clearly home made. Several call the food authentic and the prices reasonable, and the interior comes up as cosy and warm, with one reviewer noting the Qur'an playing in the background. The welcome from the family owners is the other constant thread, with several describing being greeted kindly and saying they will return. Reviewers also browse the shelves of Moroccan goods, one recounting being steered away from a decorative tagine toward a proper clay one, then handed a bunch of mint leaves.
Featured reviews
- Salma Lone
“We went in for breakfast, the 2 ladies there were so welcoming and friendly and the food was great. Lots of options to choose from, also they have a variety of products such oils, honey and teas that you can purchase while you're there.”
- qasbah Event
“I recently visited Casablanca Cafe Leicester for an event and honestly it’s a hidden gem. The atmosphere is warm and cosy, and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. The food is full of flavour, especially the Moroccan breakfast and msemmen. Everything feels fresh and authentic, and the prices are very reasonable. Definitely a great spot if you want a real taste of Moroccan food in Leicester”
- Fahad haq
“I Came yesterday with my freind and I have to say I came again today. The food is absolutely amazing I have had the english breakfast and the morrcon breakfast. both are amazing. The price aswell is very competitive and is worth every penny. Customer service is top notch with friendly and kind staff. Will definitely be returning”
- Tejal Patel
“Our first time here, it was recommended by a student as its his family business. Honestly the best morrocan breakfasts I've had in Leicester! The owners are friendly and welcoming. Can't fault the place! Photos speak for themselves. We will be back 🙏”
- Yasmine Mesbahi
“Visited this morning and tried the Moroccan breakfast, chicken msemen, it was amazing and the lemonade was so refreshing and clearly home made😍 The owner is so lovely and can’t wait to go back and try the lunch menu”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family friendly
- Casual
- On-site services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Table service
- Other· 1
- Identifies as women-owned
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Cosy
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
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- Humberstone Park Cafe4.41860.1 mi£1–15Outdoor seating
full english breakfast, christmas meal, homemade lasagne
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churros french toast, egg bhurji, fried chicken burger
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casablanca caféDelivery · Reservations | 4.8264 | — | — | moroccan breakfast, fresh baklava, msemmen / chicken msemen |
| Crusty's CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.2101 | 0.1 mi | £1–15 | strip burger, sage and onion stuffing, no bacon or pork sausages |
| Humberstone Park CafeOutdoor seating | 4.4186 | 0.1 mi | £1–15 | full english breakfast, christmas meal, homemade lasagne |
| BruberryDelivery · Reservations | 4.6288 | 0.8 mi | — | churros french toast, egg bhurji, fried chicken burger |
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