
Quick info
About Raffles
Raffles is a cafe and diner on Craven Rd in London, close to Paddington Station. The menu covers familiar plates alongside cafe staples, with a traditional English breakfast, an omelette, sandwiches, and a vegetarian English breakfast among the options, plus ribs and burgers with French fries. Both card and cash payments are accepted. Outdoor seating is available for those who prefer to eat outside, and high chairs are on hand for families with young children. The room accommodates larger groups as well as small or solo diners. It opens daily in the daytime only, with service starting early in the morning around 7:30 to 10am. Reservations are recommended. An outside menu is offered for those seated outdoors.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingParking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu · Family friendly
- DietaryVegetarian options
Menu & Prices
107 dishes · mains £9–9- An Breakfast One£8.60
- An Breakfast Two£9.35
- An Breakfast Three£9.35
- Big Ben
- Raffles Breakfast
- Eddie's Special
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, large portion sizes, average coffee and near paddington station.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention full english breakfast, large portion sizes, average coffee and near paddington station.
Customer Review Summary
The full English breakfast draws consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling it well cooked, excellent, and generously portioned, including one described as "the Full English Chef special" and another as the vegetarian English breakfast. Close behind is the value for money, with several diners noting it's economical or excellent price-performance for London. Coffee gets a mixed shrug, called average and "drinkable but obviously not their speciality" rather than a highlight. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and quick, and one reviewer notes the manager greets people browsing the outside menu without being pushy. One reviewer had a distinctly rougher visit, calling the serving small for the cost and describing a long wait where dishes arrived wrong and staggered, needing multiple requests before the meal came out. Most others, though, recall being seated promptly even when the cafe was busy, with one arriving at half seven before it filled up.
Customer Review Summary
The full English breakfast draws consistent praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling it well cooked, excellent, and generously portioned, including one described as "the Full English Chef special" and another as the vegetarian English breakfast. Close behind is the value for money, with several diners noting it's economical or excellent price-performance for London. Coffee gets a mixed shrug, called average and "drinkable but obviously not their speciality" rather than a highlight. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and quick, and one reviewer notes the manager greets people browsing the outside menu without being pushy. One reviewer had a distinctly rougher visit, calling the serving small for the cost and describing a long wait where dishes arrived wrong and staggered, needing multiple requests before the meal came out. Most others, though, recall being seated promptly even when the cafe was busy, with one arriving at half seven before it filled up.
Featured reviews
- Jono Chi
“One of the few places open at 730 when I arrived. Got more crowded later in the morning. Food was fine. Coffee was average - drinkable but obviously not their speciality.”
- Melisa Pınar Yuvanç
“A small and charming restaurant with very delicious breakfasts. We were happy with the portion sizes and prices. We would also like to thank the friendly staff!”
- Sas Kia
“We loved coming here for breakfast during our stay. The food was always delicious, and the quality was excellent. For London standards, the price-performance ratio is really good and totally fair. Great service and a lovely atmosphere. We will definitely be back on our next trip to London!”
- Kaitlyn Rowledge
“Great traditional English breakfast, excellent value. Quick, hot and excellent service.”
- Keith Howell
“Nice to find an independent cafe that is close to Paddington Station. All the menu options that you would expect. Fried breakfast is well cooked. Cafe is clean and well maintained. Service was efficient. Good for larger groups as well as small/solo.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Basic restaurant offering familiar plates, including ribs & burgers with French fries.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Family friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Alcohol
- Casual
- On-site services
- Beer
- Dining options· 8
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Facilities· 1
- Toilet
- Other· 1
- Identifies as women-owned
- Offerings· 5
- Coffee
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Wine
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Quiet
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Location
Cafes near Raffles
- La meena cafe4.67330.2 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
beautifully presented plates, crispy bacon and avocado with poached eggs, cappuccino
- La Tazza Cafe4.26500.2 mi£10–20Outdoor seatingVegetarian options
full english breakfast, pizza, fish and chips
- Waterside Cafe4.11,0080.5 mi£15–30Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
english breakfast, canal boat seating, eggs royale
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RafflesOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Reservations | 4.4982 | — | £1–15 | full english breakfast, large portion sizes, average coffee |
| La meena cafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.6733 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | beautifully presented plates, crispy bacon and avocado with poached eggs, cappuccino |
| La Tazza CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options | 4.2650 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | full english breakfast, pizza, fish and chips |
| Waterside CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.11,008 | 0.5 mi | £15–30 | english breakfast, canal boat seating, eggs royale |
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