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About Indra’s net cafe
Indra's net cafe is a tucked-away Italian cafe in the City of London near Monument, at 36 St Mary at Hill, with its entrance through the St Mary at Hill courtyard opposite The India restaurant. Lunch is a buffet of homemade Italian food where you choose your own vegetable dishes and sides, and the menu changes every day. Vegetarian, vegan, beef, chicken and fish options sit alongside the vegetables. The kitchen bakes its cakes in house, including a Nutella cake with almonds, and the coffee is wood roasted and served as cappuccino among other drinks. A banana chocolate vegan cake and hot chocolate round out the sweet side of the menu.
Good to know
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade cakes, italian buffet-style vegetable sides, coffee and cappuccino and courtyard outdoor seating.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention homemade cakes, italian buffet-style vegetable sides, coffee and cappuccino and courtyard outdoor seating.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the homemade Italian food, served buffet style so diners pick their own vegetable dishes or let the host choose. One describes a vegan tofu and rice salad with sides of roasted potatoes, carrots, parsnip, lentil mash and caponata, and others praise the vegan and fish options. Close behind are the home baked cakes, with a Nutella cake with almonds and a banana chocolate vegan cake named specifically. Coffee earns steady praise too, including a double cappuccino, and one reviewer enjoyed a hot chocolate. Many describe a tucked away, calm and relaxed spot, with a courtyard for sitting outside in summer and cozy indoor tables. The host and staff are called friendly and lovely, and one says the service makes them feel like they are in an Italian home. Two reviewers advise entering via St Mary at Hill, since map directions can mislead. One reviewer's cake arrived with a full self-pour water alongside it.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the homemade Italian food, served buffet style so diners pick their own vegetable dishes or let the host choose. One describes a vegan tofu and rice salad with sides of roasted potatoes, carrots, parsnip, lentil mash and caponata, and others praise the vegan and fish options. Close behind are the home baked cakes, with a Nutella cake with almonds and a banana chocolate vegan cake named specifically. Coffee earns steady praise too, including a double cappuccino, and one reviewer enjoyed a hot chocolate. Many describe a tucked away, calm and relaxed spot, with a courtyard for sitting outside in summer and cozy indoor tables. The host and staff are called friendly and lovely, and one says the service makes them feel like they are in an Italian home. Two reviewers advise entering via St Mary at Hill, since map directions can mislead. One reviewer's cake arrived with a full self-pour water alongside it.
Featured reviews
- Hifsa Rehman
“Ordered a hot chocolate from Indra Net Cafe and honestly had such a lovely experience. ☕️ The place has a really calm and peaceful vibe, away from all the rush and noise, making it a great spot to just sit back, chill and enjoy your drink. The hot chocolate was really nice, and overall it was such a relaxing experience. Definitely a lovely little place to unwind and take a break from the busy day. 🤎”
- John Barman
“This tucked away little cafe is fantastic. Brilliant home made food and service which makes you feel like you are in some lovely Italians house. The food is really tasty and just what you need in the middle of a work day. Lovely out door seating. If you need a place for lunch in the city, go here.”
- simon w
“Delicious food in a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. The concept: you can choose from various vegetables prepared in different ways. So be the artisan of your own fortune. The owners are lovely!”
- Lia
“An absolute gem 💎, tucked away in the middle of the rassel tassel of the City/Monument 💓 Excellent vegan and fish options and the home baked cakes are off the chart 😋. If you want to chill & have some nice food this is the place!”
- Brian Hughes
“This place made my day! Make sure you come via St Mary at Hill, as Google Maps can mislead you. Had an amazing tofu/rice vegan salad as a main, with my 5 sides of roasted potatoes, carrots, parsnip, lentil mash and caponata. Amazing meal for just under £10! To top it all off, I got a gorgeous banana chocolate vegan cake for desert, and the woman serving me was so friendly and informative. Do go and support this amazing little cafe, so nicely tucked away from the city, it really is a beautifully calm place to spend some time and eat real food!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“Italian Cafè with a contemporary twist. Wood roasted coffee, homemade cakes, healthy food with a different menu every day. Colourful, generous buffet lunch with tens of delicious vegetables, delicious vegetarian, vegan, beef, chicken and fish options every day. Warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
- Popular for good for working on laptop
Amenities
- Outdoor seating
- No-contact delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Vegan options
- Cozy
Show more amenities
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Restroom
- Dining options· 3
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Seating
- Service options· 2
- Curbside pickup
- Delivery
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Offerings· 2
- Healthy options
- Vegetarian options
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
Location
Cafes near Indra’s net cafe
- De Vine5.06,0020.3 mi£1–15Vegetarian optionsDeliveryVegan options
full english breakfast, the de vine platter, crispy potatoes and chips
- 0.4 mi
excellent coffee, remote working spot, evening DJ music
- Peter's Cafe London4.48820.4 mi
full English breakfast, scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, breakfast bap
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indra’s net cafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 5.091 | — | £1–10 | homemade cakes, italian buffet-style vegetable sides, coffee and cappuccino |
| De VineVegetarian options · Delivery · Vegan options | 5.06,002 | 0.3 mi | £1–15 | full english breakfast, the de vine platter, crispy potatoes and chips |
| St. Clare Coffee and Bar | 4.338 | 0.4 mi | — | excellent coffee, remote working spot, evening DJ music |
| Peter's Cafe London | 4.4882 | 0.4 mi | — | full English breakfast, scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, breakfast bap |
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