The Fields Beneath

Quick info

52a Prince of Wales Rd, London NW5 3LN, United Kingdom

£1–10 · Reported by 98 people

About The Fields Beneath

The Fields Beneath is a vegan cafe on Prince of Wales Rd, set beneath the arches by the station, with outdoor tables covered by the bridge that stay usable in the rain. The plant-based menu runs across 17 dishes, including croissants, wraps, bagels and a tofu scramble, alongside teas such as Earl Grey and Rooibos and espresso drinks like the Americano. A wine shop counter sells natural and vegan wines, plus packaged goods including tote bags and tea towels. The interior is small, with plants and shelves lining the room. A step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs, and dogs are welcome at the tables. Food is available for takeaway or delivery for those eating off site. Reservations are recommended given the compact space. The standard non-dairy option in drinks is oat milk.

Good to know

Reservations
Accepts reservations
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Good for kids
Good for kids · Family friendly
Dietary
Serves vegan dishes · Serves vegetarian dishes

Menu & Prices

17 dishes · mains £3–4

English Breakfast£3.00
Earl Grey£3.00
Rooibos£3.00
Mint£3.00
Espresso£3.00
Americano£3.60

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Reviews

4.6/5

649 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention welsh rarebit croissant, vegan wraps, almond croissant and chimichurri bagel sandwich.

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What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention welsh rarebit croissant, vegan wraps, almond croissant and chimichurri bagel sandwich.

Customer Review Summary

Reviewers consistently point to the vegan croissants as the centerpiece, especially the Welsh Rarebit croissant and the almond and cinnamon versions, praised as flaky and full of flavour. Close behind, the wraps, the spiced aubergine ciabatta, and the chimichurri bagel sandwich draw repeated praise, alongside the coffee, which several call the best they've had and describe as creamy enough that non-dairy milk is undetectable. The all-vegan format itself is a recurring point of pride, with the fully plant-based menu, natural wines, and staff described repeatedly as friendly and patient, including one account of a barista adjusting a dish for food intolerances. The main friction is that the cafe's vegan-only milk isn't disclosed upfront: one reviewer ordered a regular latte, was surprised to get oat milk, and felt misled and overcharged at £8.50 for a coffee they couldn't finish. A couple of others note smaller gripes, like inconsistent latte foam and pastries that were "cardboard like" on one visit. Multiple reviewers describe returning for years and coming back specifically to chat with the staff over coffee.

Customer Review Summary

Featured reviews

Cristina Howick
2 months ago
“Nice cafe under railway arches. Lovely atmosphere, good coffee, small choice of veggy food, basic but nice.”
Lilli Lemke
2 months ago
“such a yummy vegan breakfast/lunch spot!! they have a few seats inside and outside. I had a chocolate croissant and the bagel and will definitely be back! thank you!”
Harry Noke
3 months ago
“This is my fav cafe !!! Great coffee + food esp the almond croissant mmmm.... but like. The main reason I go so much is bc everyone there is so cool and so nice and it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside!!! the wraps are very nice too a lot of thought goes into this kinda thing if ur ever there when they're dreaming up a wrap it's an intresting process to observe”
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Swapna Shah
3 months ago
“Lovely little place. Great food, we tried a wrap and the lemon loaf cake. Both were terrific. Friendly service.”
Sasha Sridhar
3 months ago
“One of the best and coziest cafes in London, hands down. I love this place so much I practically come here every other weekend.”

Frederik W.
3 months ago
“Absolutely loved The Fields Beneath! It is such a delightful fully plant-based cafe. The unique location right under the Kentish Town West railway arch gives it an amazing, cozy vibe, and the service was incredibly friendly. …”
Mikaela Hight
5 months ago
“the food here had beautiful presentation but tasted very odd to me. the chocolate croissant hardly had any chocolate in it and the texture of the bagel and flavor was interesting. my opinion may be biased since i’m not from here but i personally didn’t love the food i tried. lovely staff and atmosphere”
SABBY ELK
5 months ago
“Couldn’t tell the difference between dairy milk and non dairy in the beverage, which means it’s exceptional! Very rich creamy cup of a latte I had. It’s hard to mask oat milk or other non dairy alternatives, was impressed. If you’ve tried Kiss the Hippo, tastes similar. Hope you can open in more places!”
Bruhffalo
6 months ago
“Charming little vegan spot, the scrambled tofu bagel was exemplary - as was the coffee. It's small but there's a really good selection of treats as well. Thoroughly recommended!”
Steve Honest
8 months ago
“Really lovely little vegan cafe, staff are nice, friendly ,paitent and helpful. Food is simple brilliant, prices are fair. Right by the entrance to the station, I've wanted to come here for years as I've always heard good things about thisbplace and it didn't dissapoint. Wonderful and i hope I get to visit and eat here again soon.”
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Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 4 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM – 4 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM – 4 PM
Saturday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Sunday: 9 AM – 4 PM

Highlights

“Gourmet coffee, pastries and light bites in a quirky brick and wood cafe beneath the station arches.”

Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for popular for breakfast
Popular for popular for lunch
Popular for good for solo dining

Amenities

Has Wi-Fi
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Accepts reservations
Has outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
Has no-contact delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Family friendly
Serves vegan dishes
Serves alcohol
Casual

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Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Family friendly
Serves vegan dishes
Serves alcohol
Casual

Service options· 2: Offers delivery
On-site services available
Offerings· 6: Serves coffee
Serves healthy options
Sells prepared foods
Quick bite
Serves vegetarian dishes
Serves wine
Accessibility· 1: Has wheelchair-accessible seating

Dining options· 5: Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Has seating
Crowd· 3: LGBTQ+ friendly
Popular with tourists
Transgender safe space
Family-friendly· 1: Good for kids

Highlights· 3: Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Has great tea selection
Popular for· 4: Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Atmosphere· 2: Cosy
Trendy

Location

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£1–10Vegan optionsReservations

4.6649

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Place	Rating	Distance	Price	Mentioned in reviews
The Fields BeneathVegan options · Reservations	4.6649	—	£1–10	welsh rarebit croissant, vegan wraps, almond croissant
MAP Studio Cafe	4.7369	0.1 mi	—	open jam/mic night, jamaican jerk chicken, live gigs upstairs
The Living Room Club CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options	4.6248	0.5 mi	£1–10	avocado toast, love potion tea, matcha mango
ARVO Cafe - Primrose Hill	4.7561	0.6 mi	—	turkish eggs, french toast, sweet potato spinach waffle