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Cafe Plaka

Coffee shopLondon

4.7 out of 5 stars4.7(1,659 reviews)

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315 Gray's Inn Rd, London WC1X 8PX, United Kingdom

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About Cafe Plaka

Cafe Plaka is a cafe on Gray's Inn Road, a short walk from King's Cross station, serving breakfast and lunch on a walk-in basis. The Full English Breakfast comes in generous portions, and breakfast pancakes appear on the menu, sometimes topped with Nutella, alongside poached or fried eggs on toast. Lighter individual dishes sit on the menu next to the larger breakfast plates, and wraps, sandwiches and burgers round out the range. The dining area is small with tables set close together, and outdoor seating gives an option for those who prefer eating outside, with dogs welcome there too. High chairs are available for families with young children. Weekend mornings often bring a queue, since there are no reservations and seating runs first come, first served. The cafe opens daily during the day only. A 10% service charge is added at checkout and is not included in the menu prices.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Parking
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids · Kids' menu · Family friendly
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

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Menu & Prices

16 dishes · mains £4–9
  • 100% Home Made Beef Burger 6oz£7.90
  • Chilli & Rice£8.00
  • Plain Omelette In A Baguette£4.00
  • Grilled Chicken Burger£6.50
  • Vegetarian Burger£5.90
  • Chicken Curry & Rice£8.00
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Reviews

4.7/5
1,659 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, fluffy pancakes, eggs on toast and eggs benedict.

5★
1,323
4★
226
3★
52
2★
22
1★
36

Customer Review Summary

Diners come mainly for the full English breakfast, with the pancakes close behind, described as smooth, soft and fluffy, and one child's covered in Nutella. Eggs on toast, the American breakfast, eggs Benedict and a chicken, bacon and avocado sandwich also get named. Reviewers repeatedly describe generous portions, friendly staff and a family-run, homey feel, and several like having both big breakfasts and lighter options. Some mention a short queue or wait at busy weekend times, though they call it worthwhile.

Featured reviews

  • Neely Kinder
    “I visited Cafe Plaka after seeing its 4.7-star rating, but unfortunately my experience didn’t meet my expectations. The bacon wasn’t cooked properly and tasted like it had been pre-cooked and reheated, which was disappointing. On the positive side, the pancakes were smooth, fluffy, and delicious—they were definitely the highlight of the meal. I hope the cafe improves the quality and preparation of its breakfast items, as the pancakes show they can serve great food.”
  • Pavel Maslov
    “A great café for a traditional English breakfast. The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and I liked that there were several breakfast options to choose from, as well as individual dishes if you wanted something lighter. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Just keep in mind that on weekend mornings, there may be a short queue, but it's well worth the wait.”
  • Meraud Bawden
    “We visited on a Tuesday morning, it was very busy so we had quite a wait for our breakfast. Sadly wasn't worth the wait, poached eggs on my Eggs Florentine had hard yolks. Was disappointing after reading all these great reviews, but perhaps we just visited on an off day.”
  • Luis Kapidani
    “Very nice, cosy and easy t access at (only 3 minutes walk from London St Pancras Station)!! An excellent place to have breakfast or brunch to start the day in the best way possible. The food is very delicious and the prices are fair. Highly recommend it!!!🤩🤩”
  • LaughingKat
    “Exploring this cafe for breakfast when I’m in London. A very small cafe operate like a family business serve a reasonable breakfast menu and price. Personally I feel the food is ok, the Benedict sauce can be still improve. Food: 3 stars Environment: 3 stars Worth to try: 3 stars Value for money: 3 stars”

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Highlights

“Easygoing cafe serving hearty breakfast fare, plus wraps, sandwiches & burgers. Open late.”

  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection
  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for solo dining
  • Healthy options

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
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  • Family friendly
  • Vegan options
  • Casual
  • On-site services
  • Coffee
  • Prepared foods
Dining options· 8
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service
Offerings· 4
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Atmosphere· 1
  • Cosy
Pet-friendly· 2
  • Dogs allowed inside
  • Dogs allowed outside
Highlights· 1
  • Great tea selection
Facilities· 1
  • Toilet
Crowd· 3
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safe space
Family-friendly· 2
  • Good for kids
  • Kids' menu

Location

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