The Breakout in London: photos, reviews

About

The Breakout in London is a casual hotspot for those seeking a relaxed yet satisfying meal experience. With its convenient central location, it's a favorite among both tourists and locals. Known for its tasty and fresh offerings, The Breakout is ideal for breakfast, brunch, or lunch, serving up delicious bacon, sausages, and a selection of teas. The friendly staff add to the warm, inviting atmosphere, ensuring quick and great service whether you're dining solo or catching up with friends. With options for takeaway and dine-in, this spot also pleases with delightful desserts and coffee. Affordable prices and consistently high ratings make it a must-visit for casual dining in the city.

Price

$$$$ 1 - 10 GBP

Meals

Breakfast, Branch, Lunch

Cuisines

British

Services

Takeaway, Outdoor seating, Dine-in

Offering

Serving desserts, Serving coffee

Payment

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

Dishes and Beverages

Discover the standout dishes and unique drinks that define The Breakout menu.

Bacon
Sausages
Tea
Toast

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Caledonian Road & Barnsbury

Train station 261 m walk

The Hemingford Arms (Stop T)

Bus stop 409 m walk

Caledonian Road Station (Stop A)

Bus stop 345 m walk

Ellington Street / Arundel Square (Stop U)

Bus stop 427 m walk

4.5

based on 430 reviews

Google

4.5/5 430 reviews

South london's Finest

Food: 2
Service: 3
Atmosphere: 3

Nothing special was disappointed food was under cooked

Norm

Food: 4
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 4

Wonderful traditional cafe, wonderful fresh food cooked or prepared to order. Welcoming friendly serving staff.

Erdoğan Bektaş

Food: 4
Atmosphere: 3

People say this cafe serves delicious and fresh food. They highlight the reasonable prices and generous portions. They also like the friendly and helpful staff. Here’s a concise snapshot of The Breakout Cafe on Caledonian Road also known as “The Breakout” Typically open early in the morning for breakfast through. A classic Greasy Spoon cafe offering hearty full English breakfasts, Create your breakkie options, omelettes, brunch, lunch items, and pizza style dishes. Generous portions, quick and friendly service, no fuss: the atmosphere is casual, local, and clean. Pricing is generally reasonable, though a few reviews mention some dishes feeling slightly expensive compared to nearby cafes. Customers love the breakfast especially the customizable option where you pick components a la carte, e.g. eggs cooked perfectly, mushrooms well‑seasoned. On the downside, the coffee is reportedly instant so considered average by coffee aficionados. Food Safety Rating: The cafe was inspected on 28 June 2024, earning “Good” in all categories including food hygiene, cleanliness, facilities, and safety management from the Islington food authority. If you’re after a filling breakfast or brunch in a relaxed, no-frills London cafe especially in the Islington/Cally Road area The Breakout delivers hearty, well cooked dishes, fast service, and plentiful servings. It's an ideal spot for a traditional British breakfast with excellent value (just don’t expect barista‑level coffee).