Express Cafe

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  Paulette Jake

  ·3 weeks ago

  “⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of the best little cafes in Brixton Myself and two friends went for breakfast this morning and what a find! The setting is beautiful, the ambiance is amazing. From the moment I walked in I felt genuinely welcomed. Service, food, everything was absolutely on point. 5 out of 5. What I love most is the people. It’s truly cosmopolitan - young lads, older folks like myself, workmen on a break, people of all ages colours and backgrounds. Everyone is there, and that’s because it caters for everyone. Tucked away in Brixton Market, this is one of the best little cafes I’ve ever been to. Beats Wetherspoons and all the big chain coffee shops hands down. This is THE place to be. Highly recommended!”

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  melv in

  ·4 months ago

  “Asda smart price sausages and bacon. I got a sandwich and had diarrhoea straight away.. Miserable staff cant even say thank you and bye.”

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  Hiu Lam Cheung

  ·4 months ago

  “It’s my first time leaving a google review^^ The quality is absolutely outstanding and definitely worth a try! My brother and I have visited there in two consecutive days and we tried different food, for the first day we got breakfast and the other day got lunch. It was really good and the size is pretty much for two Asians that unfortunately we can hardly clear the plate but it was really really good and it’s quiet for rest and chit chat ~~~~ my brother has the Quarter pound burger With the recommendations of the waiter, and he said the meat inside was really good”

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  Simon Heath

  ·1 year ago

  “Great little cafe in the covered market row. Bacon and sausage toasted sandwich was £4 and it was well stuffed. They've got a good menu of cafe staples.”

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  Emma

  ·1 year ago

  “Decent, proper cafe situated in Brixton Market row. Seating inside. Clean and warm premises. Friendly staff, plenty of food options. Great prices and plentiful of a portion. Tasty burgers!!! And proper Ketchup!!!”

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  F1 Ology

  ·1 year ago

  “Solid Local Spot in the Heart of Brixton – Good, But Not Exceptional Located in the centre of Brixton, this café is a solid choice for a casual meal. It’s got a friendly vibe and has clearly established itself as a popular local favourite. While there’s a lot to appreciate here, there are also a few drawbacks that hold it back from being truly outstanding. Food: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) The food is decent but not exceptional. It’s cooked well and meets the basic expectations of a traditional café breakfast. You won’t walk away disappointed, but you’re unlikely to be wowed either. There’s also limited flexibility with the menu—customising your breakfast results in extra charges per item, which can make a simple meal unnecessarily expensive. Overall, it’s adequate and edible, but the food isn’t the standout feature of this café. Service: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Service is consistently good. Staff are friendly, responsive, and attentive. Orders arrive quickly with minimal wait time, and the team seems to genuinely care about customer experience. While not luxurious or high-end, the service is solid and dependable worthy of a 4 out of 5. Price & Value for Money: ★★★½☆ (3.5/5) Considering its central Brixton location, the pricing is fair. A recent visit with friends—covering a variety of food and drinks—came to £30.50, which felt reasonable for the amount and variety. That said, charging per item for custom breakfasts can inflate costs quickly. Ingredient quality matches the pricing—nothing gourmet, but by no means poor. Atmosphere & Setting: ★★★★☆ (4/5) This café has a warm, bustling vibe. It’s clearly a local favourite, often busy, with a comfortable and relaxed environment. It’s the kind of place that locals return to, and that says something. It doesn’t try too hard just a solid, unpretentious place to eat and catch up. Average Rating: ★★★★☆ (3.6/5) Total Score: 14.5 out of 20 Conclusion: This café offers a dependable and pleasant dining experience in the heart of Brixton. While the food isn’t particularly creative or standout, the solid service, fair pricing, and lively local atmosphere make it a worthwhile stop. A good choice if you’re nearby and want something familiar and easy but not one to go out of your way for.”

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  Deal With It

  ·4 years ago

  “If you are looking to get ur belly full for as little as possible, this place is great. Huge portions for under a tenner. Staff was friendly, place was clean and in the middle of a busy market. Don't expect high standards though. It's a café that serves all day breakfasts. And don't forget to tell the waitress whether you want milk or not in your beverages, as they assume everyone does. I'm lactose intolerant and was too embarrassed to say anything. Thankfully I live nearby so I went home to use my own toilet lol.”

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  Philip Garvey

  ·4 years ago

  “Exactly what you want, good coffee, great breakfasts, big lunches, afternoon teas. Good service, polite staff, very affordable,⭐⭐⭐⭐”

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  Sagar Haria

  ·4 years ago

  “A great no frills cafe which serves hearty good nice and quickly. Service was pleasant, the food was good value and the place had a typical local cafe vibe. Would recommend; has a lot of the greasy spoon originality and unapologetically - rightfully so. None of the pretensions from other venues nearby.”

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  Mike Taylor-Cai

  ·8 years ago

  “Express Cafe is a proper authentic English cafe. Selling any combination of a fry up breakfast you can imagine. They also serve lunch fare and sweet cakes/muffins. Builders tea on tap and nice coffee available. This is my favourite breakfast spot in Brixton. Personal choice, egg and bacon sandwich with a tea as pictured.”

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