Cafe Saffron

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164 Farringdon Rd, London EC1R 3AS, United Kingdom

About Cafe Saffron

Persian breakfast anchors the menu at Cafe Saffron, a coffee shop on Farringdon Road in London. The sweet egg omelette with dates and cinnamon comes with sangak flatbread and saffron tea, so a single order covers the omelette, bread and tea together, and the team talks visitors through the Persian dishes when they are unfamiliar. Kookoo sabzi sits alongside it, as does mirza ghasemi, made with aubergine, while the drinks run from cappuccino and latte to matcha in saffron and turmeric versions. The counter opens daily, and visits are arranged by appointment. A step-free entrance serves people with mobility needs, high chairs make room for families with young children, and outdoor tables suit anyone who would rather sit outside. Dogs are welcome, and dates are served alongside the tea.

Good to know

Reservations
Accepts reservations
Parking
Free multi-storey car park · Free of charge street parking · Paid street parking
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Good for kids
Good for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
Dietary
Organic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options

Menu & Prices

46 dishes · mains £4–12

Kookoo Sabzi (World's First Omelette)£9.45
House Omelette£9.45
Persian Omelette£8.95
Shapoury Omelette£9.95
Mirza Ghassemi (Persian Favorite)£11.95
Spinach Omelette£8.95

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Reviews

4.9/5

606 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention persian omelette with dates, sangak flatbread, saffron tea and mirza ghazeemi.

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What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention persian omelette with dates, sangak flatbread, saffron tea and mirza ghazeemi.

Customer Review Summary

The Persian omelette is what reviewers return to most, a sweet egg dish with dates and cinnamon that several call the reason to come, served with sangak, the flatbread one group says they would go back for alone. Close behind are the other Persian plates, the kookoo sabzi that one diner found close to versions eaten in Iran, the mirza ghasemi with aubergine, and a shapoury omelette described as a generous portion with beans, toast and salad. On the drinks side, reviewers single out the saffron tea as fragrant, the cappuccino as among the best they have had, and the saffron and turmeric matcha as evidence of a creative menu. Several mention being offered a coffee and pastry deal without asking, and one notes there are not many tables. Staff warmth recurs throughout, with reviewers describing the owner emerging to explain the ingredients and the chef talking through the menu, and one parent recalling small omelettes made for their children.

Customer Review Summary

Featured reviews

Matthew Craig
3 months ago
“Owner is amazing and atmosphere is very welcoming. We went there every morning of our trip!”
karen hutton
3 months ago
“This place is wonderful. The food is outstanding and the service is great. The owner came out with walnut and dates after our meal. I will certainly recommend Saffron and we will be back.”
墨深音雨
3 months ago
“It is a lovely warm and welcoming place where you can fully absorb yourself in here, having a cup of sweet coffee, spending your time whatever thinking or be in a daze, washing away the tenseness of journey.”
Jasper Mardell
4 months ago
“Lovely Persian breakfast. Date omelette was delicious,as was the Kookio Sabzi. The Latte Cappuccino is a must try. Nice staff. Friendly and ready to explain f you are not familiar with the Persian food. Would come again and again.”
Michelle Paul
4 months ago
“Fabulosa. Great brunch, owner/chef and server very helpful and friendly. Well worth a visit.”

Leah Hooks
4 months ago
“High Recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The perfect spot to start your day (or for a mid day break). Delicious Persian food with lovely staff. The interior is very homely, with local art for sale and outdoor seating for those rare sunny days. Will be back when I’m next in the area :)”
yas
4 months ago
“This is an absolutely amazing place to go for brunch. We had the Persian omelette which was very nice and the kookoosabzi which tasted really similar to the ones Ihad in Iran. They even had authentic Iranian bread (sangak) which came with their breakfasts. The tea was absolutely gorgeous and it came with a stuffed date that just melted in my mouth. The menu was very creative! They had Saffron and tumeric matcha! And the pastries are half price after 2pm! I will definitely come back. And really recommend this place”
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Colin Hunter
4 months ago
“This place was fantastic, fresh, incredibly flavorful Persian-influenced dishes that are genuinely well-priced. The staff were super friendly and happy to recommend dishes. When I enquired about one of the ingredients the owner even came out to chat and explain the concepts behind the food. Everything was freshly made, highly recommend!”
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Braden E
4 months ago
“A very quaint coffee shop in a quiet area away from the hustle and bustle of King’s Cross. The drinks were simple yet delicious.”
Wais Ahmad Barmak
5 months ago
“The staff are consistently warm, attentive, and professional, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the moment you walk in. The food is fresh, flavourful, and prepared with care, while the coffee is consistently high‑quality. The entire space — from tables to counters to restrooms — is impeccably clean, which adds to the comfort and overall experience. Please do visit and experience this coffee shop.”
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Hours

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

Highlights

Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Live music
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch

Amenities

Wi-Fi
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Free of charge street parking
Accepts reservations
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed
No-contact delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Family friendly
Vegan options
Casual

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No-contact delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in
Family friendly
Vegan options
Casual

Offerings· 8: Coffee
Free water refills
Healthy options
Organic dishes
Prepared foods
Quick bite
Small plates
Vegetarian options
Popular for· 1: Solo dining
Crowd· 2: LGBTQ+ friendly
Transgender safe space
Pet-friendly· 1: Dogs allowed outside

Dining options· 5: Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dessert
Seating
Atmosphere· 1: Cosy
Accessibility· 2: Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Family-friendly· 3: Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu
Planning· 1: Appointment required

Service options· 3: Kerbside pickup
Delivery
On-site services
Highlights· 4: Great coffee
Great dessert
Great tea selection
Live music
Facilities· 2: Gender-neutral toilets
Toilet
Parking· 2: Free multi-storey car park
Paid street parking
Other· 1: Identifies as women-owned

Location

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Place	Rating	Distance	Price	Mentioned in reviews
Cafe SaffronWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options	4.9606	—	—	persian omelette with dates, sangak flatbread, saffron tea
Fred Bakery HolbornWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options	4.71,016	0.3 mi	£10–20	tiramisu croissant, tiramisu coffee, chocolate brownie cruffin
knockbox coffeeWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating	4.71,124	0.4 mi	£1–15	cortado, toasties, brownies
The Espresso RoomOutdoor seating	4.8486	0.4 mi	£15–30	white hot chocolate, decaf coffee, iced caramel latte