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Cali Café

CafesLondon, ENG

4.8 out of 5 stars4.8(194 reviews)

Quick info

+44 20 7723 5010
39 Church St, London NW8 8ES, United Kingdom
£1–10

About Cali Café

Cali Café sits on Church St near Church Street Market, serving as a sandwich bar with a menu that runs from full English breakfast to scrambled egg on toast, frappés, and a paneer sandwich alongside jacket potatoes and salad options. Plates are generous, and orders move quickly at the counter even when the room is full. Seating fills up during breakfast and lunch hours, and the café takes walk-ins rather than bookings. It operates as a small, family-run business within the neighbourhood.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Walk-in only
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: seating
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids

Reviews

4.8/5
194 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention english breakfast, scrambled egg on toast, affordable prices and frappé.

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Customer Review Summary

Most reviewers return for the Full English breakfast, repeatedly called generous and reasonably priced, with one diner citing scrambled egg on toast for £3.40 and coffee under £3. Close behind, the frappé and paneer sandwich draw praise for tasting fresh and flavorful, and portions overall are described as filling without being heavy. Several note the cafe feels rooted in its neighbourhood, a small family business with fast service even when packed, and long-standing regulars mention returning for years without being disappointed. Staff across visits are described as friendly, warm, and attentive, with service that lets diners linger without pressure to leave. No recurring complaints appear among these accounts. One reviewer suggests visiting after a walk around Church Street Market before settling in for a simple, affordable meal.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “Cali Café is my go-to place for a great breakfast — probably the best English breakfast in town — or a quick lunch ❤️ The guys there are some of the friendliest and most welcoming people you’ll ever meet. And, most importantly, their consistency is incredible. We’ve been going there for 15 years now, and they never disappoint. Go there after a little tour around Church Street Market 😉 and enjoy simple, delicious British food at the most affordable prices. ❤️”
  • Google user
    “Lovely little place to have breakfast, service was fast even the place was packed. You can tell it’s loved by the neighbourhood. Supporting family small business ✌🏻”
  • Google user
    “Really good service and food being attended by the authentic Julio Iglesias. Absolutely recommended place for a full English breakfast in Edgeware Rd!”
  • Google user
    “I went there for two days for having a proper Full English Breakfast. The food was amazing, but the best was the service, kind, honest. I highly recommend it.”
  • Google user
    “Amazing staff, the atmosphere is lovely, and there's a strong sense of community within the cafe that you unfortunately don't see nowadays. The food is fresh and at a reasonable price, it keeps you full for a long time, but not in a way that you'd feel unwell. The service is quick and efficient - there's no pressure to leave early or at all. You're left to just enjoy your meal in peace :). I will definitely come back.”

Highlights

“We are a local sandwich bar offering, traditional English breakfast, delicious sandwiches, jacket potatoes and various salad options.”

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

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible seating
  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Good for kids
  • Cozy
Show more amenities
  • Curbside pickup
  • Coffee
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Dessert
  • Table service
Dining options· 4
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Seating
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Atmosphere· 2
  • Casual
  • Quiet
Highlights· 1
  • Great tea selection
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining

Location

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