Spinach Crystal Palace
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About Spinach Crystal Palace
Spinach Crystal Palace is a modern European restaurant in Crystal Palace, London, on Westow Hill, and it opened in January 2023. The all-day menu covers breakfast, brunch and lunch, with shakshuka, corn fritters and a Brie & rocket open sandwich among the dishes. Coffee and wine are both on offer, and alcohol is sold alongside breakfast. Seating is walk-in, with the main floor joined by a downstairs seating area at garden level. A private party area gives groups a space of their own.
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“Spinach in Crystal Palace is a new informal, welcoming and lively restaurant and garden where you can eat well, drink great coffee and wine, relax with friends whilst enjoying a contemporary menu, showcasing the best produce we can find. All day menu served from 8am to 5pm. Private party area and a not so secret garden Opened in Jan 2023 at 69 -71 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, London SE19 1TX.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shakshuka, corn fritters, brownie and salads.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention shakshuka, corn fritters, brownie and salads.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to a family-friendly welcome, with several describing space for pushchairs and a good place to bring little ones, alongside friendly, welcoming staff. Breakfast, brunch and lunch draw the most praise, and diners name the shakshuka, the salads, a brownie, a sandwich or wrap, and chips described as great. One reviewer calls the food outstanding with large portions, and another found it decent. Close behind is the room itself, called spacious, light and airy, and beautifully decorated, with a garden and downstairs seating that one diner was happy to be sent to when the main floor was packed. A few note the coffee, one liking the generous cup and another calling it okay. The main caveat is value: one reviewer paid a high price for a small plate of corn fritters and a Brie and rocket open sandwich they likened to one slice of cheese on toast, and found the place a bit loud. Another found the shakshuka spicier than expected. One reviewer who emailed a large booking says it was handled smoothly despite several changes.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often point to a family-friendly welcome, with several describing space for pushchairs and a good place to bring little ones, alongside friendly, welcoming staff. Breakfast, brunch and lunch draw the most praise, and diners name the shakshuka, the salads, a brownie, a sandwich or wrap, and chips described as great. One reviewer calls the food outstanding with large portions, and another found it decent. Close behind is the room itself, called spacious, light and airy, and beautifully decorated, with a garden and downstairs seating that one diner was happy to be sent to when the main floor was packed. A few note the coffee, one liking the generous cup and another calling it okay. The main caveat is value: one reviewer paid a high price for a small plate of corn fritters and a Brie and rocket open sandwich they likened to one slice of cheese on toast, and found the place a bit loud. Another found the shakshuka spicier than expected. One reviewer who emailed a large booking says it was handled smoothly despite several changes.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Came here for lunch on a Sunday. My gf got the corn fritters for £18. Quality was good but very small portion for that price. Bloom over the road does the same thing for £11. I got the Brie & rocket “open sandwich” which also tasted nice but was essentially one slice of cheese on toast for £9.75, definitely not a sandwich. Also got chips which were great. Overall spent about £45 for what felt like a meal for one. Bit loud in there too.”
- Google user
“Nice place with quality food and friendly staff. I made a large booking via email and everything was handled very smoothly by Gemma, despite a number of changes on our end (prior to our booking). Would definitely be happy to return again.”
- Google user
“Finally got along to this cafe after walking past for years, and will definitely be back. Beautiful interior, really delicious food, and friendly waitstaff. Really child friendly but felt like the kind of place you could go for a nice lunch date too.”
- Google user
“Spinach is a really nice, cozy spot perfect for a family lunch, brunch, or coffee. The food is good and the customer service is friendly and welcoming. We tried the shakshuka, which was a bit spicier than expected (and trust us, we can handle spicy food we’re from Africa!), so we weren’t sure if that’s how it’s meant to be or if it was just a little extra heat. Aside from that, we had a great time and enjoyed the experience overall.”
- Google user
“Main floor was packed, so we were seated at garden level. It was fine for us. Food was outstanding. Large portions. Service very attentive. Im sure its darling in the garden when the weather is bettr.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Restaurants near Spinach Crystal Palace
- Ocean Breeze4.0421.4 mi
fish and chips, chicken, donner kebab
- Morley's Beulah4.11901.5 mi£1–10Good for kids
swap for chicken tenders, family bucket swap request, south london morleys
- Cool's Kitchen4.51121.5 mi£10–20Good for kids
rice and peas, stewed lamb, red peas soup
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinach Crystal PalaceWheelchair accessible | 4.4252 | — | — | shakshuka, corn fritters, brownie |
| Ocean Breeze | 4.042 | 1.4 mi | — | fish and chips, chicken, donner kebab |
| Morley's BeulahGood for kids | 4.1190 | 1.5 mi | £1–10 | swap for chicken tenders, family bucket swap request, south london morleys |
| Cool's KitchenGood for kids | 4.5112 | 1.5 mi | £10–20 | rice and peas, stewed lamb, red peas soup |
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