Wesley's Cafe

Quick info

Central Hall Westminster, Storey's Gate, London SW1H 9NH, United Kingdom

£1–10

About Wesley's Cafe

Wesley's Cafe is a cafe inside the Methodist Central Hall on Central Hall Westminster in London, across from Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster. The space includes a conservatory, and the interior is modern behind an older-style entrance. Lunch centres on sandwiches, with some items labelled as a hot lunch. Coffee and lattes are served alongside cold drinks such as Dalston elderflower, and the cake selection includes lemon cake. The cafe is open daily, daytime only. Payment is by card only, so visitors should not plan on paying with cash.

Good to know

Parking
Usually difficult to find a space
Accessibility
Wheelchair: restroom, seating
Good for kids
Good for kids · Kids' menu
Dietary
Organic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options

Reviews

4.0/5

309 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention lemon cake, quiche, chicken ciabatta and sandwiches.

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What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention lemon cake, quiche, chicken ciabatta and sandwiches.

Customer Review Summary

Cake draws the most praise here, with reviewers singling out a lemon cake and a strawberry cake, the latter paired with a latte. Coffee follows close behind, and diners also mention a chicken ciabatta, quiche and croissant that arrived fresh and still warm, plus sandwiches described as not bad. Several describe the staff as friendly, wiping tables and clearing rubbish while serving almost non-stop. The modern interior, clean toilets and reasonable prices for the location also earn mentions. The complaints are fewer but specific. One reviewer found the matcha watered down because the ice had melted before it arrived, another called the cafe small and noisy, and one felt the breakfast choice was limited. The sharpest criticism came from a diner who bought a pork chop sandwich from the hot lunch selection and found it cold. On returning it, they were told that items are kept under heat lamps and cannot be reheated.

Customer Review Summary

Featured reviews

Google user
4 months ago
“Nice place to have a quick bite and drink. The sandwiches are not bad as well!”
Google user
4 months ago
“The lemon cake was SO good, absolutely loved it! Unfortunately, the matcha was disappointing and I couldn’t finish it. The ice had already melted by the time it arrived, so it tasted quite watered down. The service was okay, but not as warm or friendly as many other cafés I’ve visited. Overall, the cake was the highlight.”
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Google user
5 months ago
“Very small and noisy cafe. A selection of sandwiches and quiches were offered as “HOT LUNCH.” I got the pork chop sandwich and it was cold. I brought it back. I was told they are stored under heat lamps and can’t be heated up. Do not recommend.”
Google user
5 months ago
“What a great find in the middle of busy Westminster! It’s a small cafe, quite busy with tourist as expected but I used it to do some work with my laptop and was all fine. Modern interior + good value for money considering its location + great food - I tried their chicken ciabatta, quiche and croissant with coffee and everything was fresh and still warm. Highlight of the visit was the staff. I stayed here for an hour or so and there were 3-4 staff members for such a small cafe, and all of them were on top of keeping this place clean (wiping tables, taking rubbish away) while serving customers almost non-stop. All very friendly and approachable too.”
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Google user
6 months ago
“Lovely small cafe, part of the methodist central hall. Only had 2 cold drinks and a cake but food looks delicious. And very reasonably priced too. Definitely worth popping in. Card payments only no cash.”

Google user
8 months ago
“A smart modern café named after the famous evangelist and founder of Methodism, John Wesley. Over the road from Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster its outdoor tables are great for some of the best views in London. Clean, accessible facilities throughout, and part of the historic Methodist Central Hall.”
Google user
9 months ago
“Comfy Cafe near Big Ben / Westminster with great coffee and foods. Loved the music that was playing”
Google user
1 year ago
“Cool little cafe this. Located just a short walk from Parliament square on the corner of Victoria street it's really tucked away and would be easy to miss. Miss at your peril. The olde style entrance belies the modern, sleek interior which lies within. The cafe is well stocked with a range of delicious looking treats. I had a Dalston Elderflower drink which was tasty and refreshing, but the food looked good and I will likely return for this. Service was quick and friendly, prices reasonable for the location.”
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Google user
1 year ago
“We visited in the morning for a quick breakfast, everything was fresh and very friendly staff. However, options to choose from were quite less. Overall- recommended.”
Google user
3 years ago
“When I am in Westminster I always pop into this cafe. It is a beacon of calm in a busy city. It is bright spacious and modern with comfortable seating. I went for the Strawberry cake which was lovely as was the latte. Service was good 👍 and the whole place including the toilets is lovely and clean. This is the best place for a snack and drink if visiting the Parliament or Abbey area 👍”
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Hours

Monday: 8 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 4 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 4 PM
Friday: 8 AM – 4 PM
Saturday: 10 AM – 4 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 4 PM

Highlights

“Spacious eatery with conservatory in historic venue, serving sandwiches and daily hot specials.”

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Popular for solo dining

Amenities

Wi-Fi
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Outdoor seating
Takeout
Dine-in
Good for kids
Vegan options
Casual
Onsite services
Coffee
Free water refills
Quick bite

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Vegan options
Casual
Onsite services
Coffee
Free water refills
Quick bite

Dining options· 6: Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Catering
Dessert
Seating
Family-friendly· 1: Kids' menu

Offerings· 2: Organic dishes
Vegetarian options
Popular for· 2: Solo dining
Good for working on laptop
Facilities· 1: Restroom
Accessibility· 1: Wheelchair accessible seating

Highlights· 2: Great dessert
Great tea selection
Atmosphere· 1: Quiet
Crowd· 2: Groups
Tourists
Parking· 1: Usually difficult to find a space

Location

Cafes near Wesley's Cafe

Wesley's Cafe

£1–10Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options

4.0309

Café at Storey's Gate3.8514
0.1 mi£1–10Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsVegan options
outdoor backyard seating, no toilet, almond croissant
Rise and Dine Cafe4.7265
0.7 mi
full English breakfast, sausage and bacon, fresh orange juice
The Corner Café4.71,218
0.7 mi£1–15Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
full english breakfast, set breakfast with drink, huge portions

Place	Rating	Distance	Price	Mentioned in reviews
Wesley's CafeOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options	4.0309	—	£1–10	lemon cake, quiche, chicken ciabatta
Café at Storey's GateOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options	3.8514	0.1 mi	£1–10	outdoor backyard seating, no toilet, almond croissant
Rise and Dine Cafe	4.7265	0.7 mi	—	full English breakfast, sausage and bacon, fresh orange juice
The Corner CaféOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery	4.71,218	0.7 mi	£1–15	full english breakfast, set breakfast with drink, huge portions