HELMA Cafè + Wine in London
About
Helma Café + Wine is a cozy spot in London offering a laid-back atmosphere for everyone. Known for its affordable prices and glowing reviews, this fashionably casual café serves up a diverse menu packed with vegan and vegetarian meals made with high-quality, local, and seasonal ingredients. Whether you're dropping by for a hearty breakfast, brunch, or lunch, Helma provides dishes with a touch of homemade magic, including their own preserves, cakes, and kombucha.
Take in the real community feel with options like free Wi-Fi and quick service, perfect for solo diners or an informal family gathering. The café caters to a variety of dietary preferences with healthy, organic options. Enjoy a refreshing selection of natural wines, craft beers, and expertly brewed coffee, made with beans from Allpress. With outdoor seating, takeaway options, and a warm welcome for all, including the LGBTQ community, Helma Café + Wine stands out as an inclusive, delightful choice in the bustling city.
Price
Meals
Breakfast, Branch, Lunch
Cuisines
Gluten-free, Vegan
Services
Takeaway, Outdoor seating, Dine-in
Dietary options
Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Healthy options, Organic options
Offering
Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee
- $$$$ 10 - 20 GBP
- Breakfast
- Branch
- Lunch
- Gluten-free
- Vegan
- Takeaway
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Healthy options
- Organic options
- Serving alcohol
- Serving desserts
- Small plates
- Serving beer
- Serving wine
- Serving coffee
- Payment by credit card
- Payment by debit card
- NFC payment
- Fashionably
- Casual
- Cozy
- Family dinner
- Solo dining
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Kid-friendly
- High chairs available
- Buffet
- Free Wi-Fi
- Quick service
- Toilet
- Welcomes LGBTQ
Reviews and Ratings
Write a review
- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Yogurt and granola was delish! Space is also v warm and cute

- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
This cafe is exceptional. Serving a menu of healthy and delicious vegetarian breakfast/lunch dishes it never disappoints. The owners have experience in some great restaurants and it shows, with well designed plates using high quality ingredients. Some of the dishes change monthly based on seasonality and it's always a treat to try the new offerings. Jars of homemade pickles and ferments bubble away on the shelves and add a twist to the dishes (some of these are available for sale - the fermented chilli sauce is fantastic). Look out for the tarts made by Tess which appear occasionally - she is a seriously good pastry chef! Sweet treats are great, I love the dark chocolate and cherry cookies and the coconut and orange macaroons. Coffee is very good (beans from Allpress). Always a warm and friendly welcome from Danielle behind the counter. Great for gluten free options.

- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
We were staying around the corner from Helma during our week in London. What a find!!! We stopped by every day. From the pastries to the porridge to the cheesalicious toasties, everything was amazing. We even got quite a few recs from the owner which were incredible. Thanks for everything!
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of HELMA Cafè + Wine?HELMA Cafè + Wine is located at 13c Downham Rd, N1 5AA, London, United Kingdom.
- How to get here by public transport?The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Train station Hoxton (840 m walk)
- Train station Haggerston (154 m walk)
- Bus stop Laburnum Street (Stop KL) (404 m walk)
- Bus stop Englefield Road/ Mortimer Road (Stop A) (403 m walk)
- Bus stop Haggerston Station (Stop KE) (82 m walk)
- How is HELMA Cafè + Wine rated by visitors?HELMA Cafè + Wine has an average rating of 4.7 based on 125 reviews across platforms such as Google.
- What is the average price for a meal at HELMA Cafè + Wine?The average price for a meal is 10 - 20 GBP (it is cheap - $).
- Does the venue offer vegetarian or vegan options?Yes, vegetarian or vegan dishes are available on the menu.
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