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Cafe, British
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
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Bloomsbury
0.4 miles from The British Museum
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Reviewed November 25, 2022 via mobile

We were on a short break to London and found this little cafe and they serve a great English breakfast for a good price, highly recommended.

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed November 2, 2022

had my last breakfast for my trip to london in the 49 - going out on a high for-sure. The food is lovely and the staff are lovely

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed October 10, 2022

Great inexpensive popular breakfast and lunch place: Very friendly staff, lots of regulars,not much seating

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed September 16, 2022

The food was delicious and the prices were good. The staff was both friendly and efficient. We will repeat this site. They have pasta dishes on the menu that look good. Lots of sandwich choices.

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed August 12, 2022 via mobile

I’ve misled you somewhat as I used Just eat for delivery, ordered breakfast for my boy who works at Cotswold Outdoor- bacon ciabatta with sausage - mahoosive he said- it’ll do him all day - well cooked lovely tasting and fresh…

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed August 11, 2022

Its a great little cafe, a few seats but mostly take-away. They do some great sandwichjes, and have thee daily specioal pastas available with others to order at a slightly higher cost.Its busy, and they get queues out of the door, but they are very...quick!!More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed May 3, 2022

Just the sort of place you want to happen across when you want something light but 'real and wholesome'. They had run out of an ingredient in my order and offered a decent substitute. I wouldn't have known if they hadn't said. Best for take...out as the space is small and they were mobbed. Obviously very popular with the locals.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed April 5, 2022 via mobile

Had the good fortune to visit this gem of a cafe when staying nearby. I had the full English breakfast. Daughter No. 1 had scrambled eggs with smoked salmon and avocado. Daughter No. 2 had a toasted parma ham and cheese sandwich. All de-lish !...Staff were very polite & friendly. The place may look a bit "rustic" at first glance but you will not be disappointed. Just wish we were staying longer to perhaps try their main course lunches.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed March 27, 2021 via mobile

Insanely good pasta!!! Absolutely love it for the price. Also the staff are wonderful. Always see this place packed / with people and it deserves it. Definitely check them out and pop them a visit if in the area!!

Date of visit: March 2021
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Reviewed June 23, 2020

We came here for breakfast during the lockdown. The food is very reasonably priced and it is well-prepared. The ingredients are fresh and the staff works like a well-oiled machine. This hole-in-the-wall cafe stole our hearts and we really appreciate the hard work of establishments...like this.More

Date of visit: June 2020
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Reviewed June 5, 2020

I’ve always been a fan of Cafe 49, Woking nearby, it has been a regular breakfast or lunch place, a highlight and great attraction is their fabulous and great value pasta and salad bar. This always led to long queues - pre lockdown - of...locals, workers and students. What has been very impressive is the way they have successfully adapted to Lockdown, clever reorganisation of the space has meant more room for customers to safely select food and pay. They now also sell pasta kits to take home for self cooking. Very clear signage and visible cleaning gives great reassurance and the food and dinks remain as good as ever. Congratulations and thanks Team 49 from our team down the road who have been very grateful to have you open and keeping us going as we also came into work.More

Date of visit: May 2020
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Reviewed April 11, 2020

Great little cafe near Russell Square tube which has stayed open to deliver excellent coffee and tasty food to people in the area. Visible hygiene and good self-distancing as you order and collect drinks and food. Recommend the toasted sandwiches and cannolis! Well done to...the team at Cafe 49.More

Date of visit: April 2020
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Reviewed February 24, 2020 via mobile

Friendly, efficient staff and a really good breakfast. Had the full English, though there were plenty of other options. Keen prices too. Spot on.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed February 15, 2020

For those of us coming across the pond the five hour time difference manifests itself as wanting breakfast during lunch time. I was a bit late but they graciously accommodated my request for a full English breakfast. Made to order and completely delicious. A few...tables to sit at and you can watch the lunch traffic file in and out. Drink tea and you can look like a local.More

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed February 3, 2020 via mobile

Lovely cafe . Have made more seats. Most of customers takes out food. Fresh pasta vegetables salad sandwiches all very very good taste recommended

Date of visit: January 2020
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Hi I went for breakfast with my daughter who is vegan and the staff made sure her choices were vegan without any problem and she had a lovely breakfast. There are a lot of fresh ingredients onsite I've no doubt they would be... More
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Why not telephone the cafe and find out. Yelp has number as +442035383474
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Yes, 49 Cafe offers takeout services.

49 Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travelers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4