Ole & Steen in London: photos, reviews

About

Ole & Steen in London is a delightful spot for those who appreciate quality without the high price tag. The café is known for its warm and welcoming atmosphere, with friendly staff like Sonia and Ivania ensuring an enjoyable visit. This charming bakery and coffee house offers a range of options for breakfast lovers, from their award-winning breads and famous Cinnamon Social to freshly baked pastries and cakes. They also serve expertly crafted lattes and have a tempting menu of salads, sandwiches, and focaccia toasties. While the ambiance is enhanced with good music and complimentary WiFi, do note the recent removal of most power sockets. Whether you choose to dine in, take away, or have your meal delivered, Ole & Steen guarantees a cozy culinary experience.

Price

$$$$ 1 - 10 GBP

Meals

Breakfast

Cuisines

Scandinavian

Services

Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in

Offering

Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Lyndhurst Road / Akenside Road (Stop G)

Bus stop 387 m walk

Whitestone Pond / Jack Straw's Castle (Stop E)

Bus stop 489 m walk

Pilgrim's Lane (Stop S)

Bus stop 353 m walk

Fitzjohn's Avenue (Stop C)

Bus stop 151 m walk

4.0

based on 733 reviews

Google

4/5 733 reviews

Praful Kapadia

Atmosphere: 3

I go here for a coffee to read or use my laptop. Week days are fine but have noticed when passing that Saturdays are busy. Since my last review, they have removed most of the power sockets, which is very disappointing. I'd rather they just charged a bit more if you want to use a power socket than remove them. As a result, I've pretty much stopped going here and go to the Starbucks on South End Green. Unsurprisingly, the place is filled with "Hampstead types", some of whom speak loudly, as if they are addressing the whole café. The WiFi is good and the staff are friendly although they seem to change quite frequently. They also play good music that's not too loud so you can talk if you're with someone.

Stephanie Howard

Food: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Picture speaks for itself!!

Khuram Naseer (Khuram)

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

I want to give a big thank you to the fantastic team at Ole & Steen Hampstead, especially Sonia. Every visit is a pleasure thanks to the warm, welcoming atmosphere and the attentive service. Sonia, in particular, always greets customers with genuine kindness and a smile, making the experience feel personal and memorable. Her professionalism, friendliness, and positive energy truly stand out. Whether it’s a quick coffee or a relaxing break with one of your amazing pastries, the service is consistently excellent. Keep up the great work—Sonia and the whole team make Ole & Steen Hampstead a place worth coming back to!