KIN Cafe & Restaurant

Absolutely amazed by Kin! ✨ The service was honestly out of this world — easily some of the best I’ve ever experienced at a restaurant. The team really went above and beyond and made the whole experience feel so special. The food? Faultless. We ended up ordering almost everything on the menu (no regrets 😂) and it’s definitely a place made for sharing plates. We tried the truffle arancini and croquettes to start, then went for the sticky glazed tofu, house-style aubergine, katsu curry, courgette & pistachio spaghetti, and the falafel plate — every single dish was incredible. And coming from a non-veg… that says a lot. Everything was so flavourful. I’ve been to a few plant-based restaurants before, but nothing quite like Kin. Such a standout spot — would 100% recommend 🤍

I visited KIN Cafe a couple of months ago and was so impressed with the brunch that I made a point to return on my next trip to London. Unfortunately, the cafe was closed for a meeting about their upcoming refurbishment, but I was kindly directed to KIN Restaurant right next door. They are run by the same group, but the menus are completely different. The restaurant itself is quite intimate with lovely, cosy decor. It did get a bit cramped and noisy during the lunch rush, but the staff remained incredibly attentive and friendly. I opted for the Mongolian Mushroom and Broccoli, served with Japanese rice. The presentation was exquisite! The portion size was decent—not massive, but satisfying. I loved the combination of oyster mushrooms and broccoli, beautifully garnished with red peppers and angel hair chilli. The Mongolian sauce was a tad on the salty side for my palate, but it balanced out well when eaten with the rice. Overall, it was a flavourful and enjoyable lunch. That said, I think I still prefer the lighter brunch options at KIN Cafe. I'll definitely be back once their renovations are done!

This is my dream date restaurant. ☺️ Very romantic and cozy place. Loved the food and the staff was super friendly. The large plates are large indeed. The restaurant is small, so I recommend having a reservation. And the kombucha is one of the best I’ve ever had.

Everything we got was excellent. The matcha latte with almond milk was frothed creamy. The lentil soup was deliciously flavorful and somewhat reminiscent of curry, which paired well with their gluten-free bread. The KIN Hash was full of vegetables and paired well with a side of tofu, all of which was also sooooo flavorful. The halloumi on the hash was salty and grilled to perfection. Plus, the atmosphere is super cute and the employees are very personable (without being overly chatty or exhausting). I wish I could give this place more stars.

First time eating at KIN restaurant. Definitely worth it! The place was basically full, but the service never lacked at any point. The server was always extremely attentive, as soon as our water or drinks were near empty he would make sure to automatically bring more. The vibes in there are wonderful. Feels like a michelin star restaurant without the prices 😂 Onto the food - as you can tell from the pics, the presentation was awesome. The food tasted even better than it looked! The Tofu starter had a wonderful texture and the sauce complimented it really well, the Pistachio pasta was actually sublime and the portion size was huge, really filling! All the desserts were absolutely great, too! Even the cocktails that we tried were all fantastic. All 3 of us were really happy with the meal but the genuine cherry on top was how great the service was. Very friendly and attentive team and I really look forward to my next meal at KIN.

Delicious and nutritious vegan food. Generous portions and friendly and attentive staff. Nice vibe inside and outside, though was a bit cramped and could do with some cushions and blankets to make it even cozier and more comfy 🙏🏼 had the vegan hash this time though it was difficult to decide and the freshly made salads always look amazing 🤩 good coffee too! Will definitely be visiting again on my next trip 👌✨

This food was absolutely delicious. The dishes were some of the best vegetable focused (rather than imitation meat) dishes I’ve had and is probably one of my favourite vegan restaurants I’ve been to in London. The staff were incredibly friendly and the interior was nice. Their chai latte was also great which is hard to find in London. Would highly recommend.

The food here is exceptional! The food was delicious as well as beautifully presented. The main dishes were a good size - I loved my miso aubergine which was rich and filling. Service was very good. The restaurant was not very busy at 2pm on a weekday so our server gave us the choice of where to sit and even pulled an extra table over to give us more space. I was so impressed. We will return!

A pleasant server met us outside when my friend and I stopped by here for lunch, as we didn't have reservations. We got a seat within 10 minutes. A lovely waitress came and took our orders promptly. I had the KIN hash and the waitress happily took a few alterations I made like scrambled rather than poached eggs, and both sweet potato and butternut squash rather than have choosing to choose one. Overall I really enjoyed my meal: excellent portion size for the money and very tasty. My friend had the roast with a number of vegan sides and said it definitely tasted better there versus Deliveroo. I also really liked the skinny chai latte albeit it seems the cup wasn't filled all the way to the top. Cheery place and good value for meal. I had the vegan double chocolate cookie for takeaway and it was tasty: chewy and full of chips. The butternut frosting loaf slice though, whilst moist, was a bit blander. I would definitely return.

Wonderful little cafe with extremely high-quality vegan and vegetarian breakfast/brunch/lunch food at reasonable prices. My wife & I stopped in for brunch on a Tuesday morning. The place is small, modern, and well-designed, with lots of beautiful looking to-go food at their counter, and a dine-in menu. My wife got the Kin Breakfast (vegan version; £14) and I got the Kin Hash with butternut squash (vegan version; £14). It's cool that all dishes can be made vegan. Our food came out in about 10 minutes. The portions were very generous, with a wonderfully presented array of various items. My hash came with asparagus, broccolini, arugula, guac, the most wonderfully spiced/crusted tofu, crispy kale, and pickled carrots. Everything was sublimely done, with the tofu being the easy highlight. Very friendly and helpful service rounds out the experience. Highly recommended.

This cute cafe has a great ambiance and super friendly service. We really enjoyed the vegan breakfast platter and vegan chicken burger with onion rings. We also got green juice and fresh orange juice. The tofu egg scramble on the platter was so flavorful especially on top of the fresh bread.

What a treat it was to be able to enjoy brunch at Kin Café not once, but twice on the short leg of our London trip. What sent us here? The promise of an unforgettable plant-based English Breakfast and mouthwatering photos to boot. The reviews were not wrong. Kin Café's plant-based rendition was everything we'd hoped for from a classic English Breakfast - nothing felt like it was missing. Not to mention, their sweet breakfast options [decadent pancakes and waffles] made for the perfect pairing. Not only was the food 11/10, but so was the space and service. While the space is on the smaller side, it made for a much more cozy and intimate feel. The kind and accommodating service was also what made Kin feel like a little slice from home. During our second visit, after ordering the waffles, the staff informed us that their waffle maker took an unexpected vacation. They sent us pancakes and two free drinks - what a treat. When every bite is better than the previous, you know you've won the brunch jackpot. Our brunch order: KIN BREAKFAST - homestyle potato hash, mushroom, avocado, spinach, grilled tomato, baked beans and tofu VEGAN WAFFLES - caramelized banana and mixed berries, peanut butter, coconut yogurt, agave nectar, berry compote VEGAN PANCAKES - banana and mixed berries, peanut butter, coconut yogurt, maple syrup, berry compote

We went there for a Saturday brunch with a couple of friends. We ordered at the register and then seated on a table outside waiting to be served. The turmeric latte with oatmilk was good and creamy! However... we waited an hour to be served food due to new staff in the kitchen. I don't mind waiting since everybody needs time to learn a new job however, I would have appreciated to be warned at the beginning. To apologizes, the waitress offered us some fresh juices which was very kind of her. And now, the Food ! The vegetarian breakfast was really good and fulfill! It was well done and perfect size ! The French toasts were decent but a bit too dry for me... I guess that's it was served with yogurt. This place is nice for a lot of nice vegan options

BEST COFFEE I've had in London so far (been here 3 months). Vegan quiche and salads were pretty good. The quiche felt a bit dry, it might benefit from a relish, chutney or sauce of some sort? There were 3 salads, of which I chose two to have on the side. Fresh and healthy but a little lacking in the flavor department. I'll definitely go back and try some of the sweet stuff. It wasn't a bad experience, I think it's just one of those cafes I'll only visit if I'm in the area and feel snacky or want another GREAT COFFEE.

I've been hearing about Kin for awhile, so I was excited to finally get there. I was tempted first by their menu online of a nice selection of vegan food. They did have a few selections on the day like avocado toast, sandwich, and a few others. But more importantly: CAKE. Most of the selection of baked goods were vegan and probably half were gluten-free. Everything with nuts was clearly marked. I was debating what to drink as they had nice coffee, a selection of loose leaf teas, freshly pressed juice and a hot drinking vinegar which I was very intrigued about. But since I saw all that VEGAN CAKE, it had to be just a black Americano to go with my Coffee-Walnut CAKE. Coffee was flavorful, CAKE was moist and sweet (more coffee please), all in a cute little cafe. That's the only downfall, and lack of 5 stars. The minimalistic small space does not allow for very many people. But you do feel very special if you get to sit in a real chair! It's a short-ish walk from Goodge Street station which lets you pass by many little shops and boutiques which you make a note of to go back to later. I will definitely go back, eat more CAKE and try some food and juices and teas and..

Unreal. You have to try this place. We had the pancake, the pesto tofu scramble toasti, and a cauliflower toasti, flat white, dirty chai, etc! All vegan and all amazing and super affordable. Super nice staff, central location, and cute sidewalk seating.

Another amazing coffee shop !!! 10 minutes walk from Oxford Circus . Nestled in a quite street close to "The Attendant ". Lovely spot . Outdore seating area ! calm atmosphere and as it's nit too busy you can relaxed and enjoy coffee and food . ( vegetarian and gluten free ) I love this place . Staff is very friendly and the barista is "top", he knows his job and he loves it . I feel very well here ! And .... Free wifi , network and password are on the blackboard with the menu ...

Caters for just about every dietary requirements/pickyness imaginable. I had an almond milk matcha latte with some sort of delectable gluten free dairy free treat. The lunch food all looked home made, healthy and delicious, can't wait to go back!

This is my place. This is my go to. The chai here is out of this universe, real proper infused chai, no powder or syrup. Roma is seriously the master. Every day they have three fresh devine salads. The pastel de nata is incredible. This is my number one favourite café in London. They have become like a family: Jess, you're a legend. Kin is a must

If you're (justifiably) sad at the demise of Covent Garden's Food For Thought, Kin Café is your answer, and then some! How this place is still so relatively unknown I'll never know but I'm so glad it is, and don't get me wrong, lunch time was super busy, but with this standard of veggie and vegan dishes they still manage to maintain a chilled and welcome atmosphere. Big and imaginative selection of salads are the kind that make carnivores think twice. Loads of gf and df options too. We had quiches with a different salad each. Juices so delicious I went back for another one. I look forward to upgrading to 5 stars once I've sampled their breakfast menu and highly recommend coffee. A new firm favourite!

In need to some fresh vegetable juice, I was sent to this spot by the owners of Mother's Milk. Everyone here was awesome and happy to indulge my off-menu requests. Great food, inviting atmosphere, hip environment. Recommended Highly.

It's really satisfying to be able to find a reasonably quiet cafe in Central London with excellent coffee. To be honest, there's no reason why Kin shouldn't be as bustling as, say, Tap, Kaffeine, Store St Espresso (especially seeing as they removed their plugs...), but I appreciate that I was able to sit here with my laptop for a while. I hope that they get enough business to, well stay open. I am worried as to whether this coffee boom is sustainable - will we end up like NZ, or will the coffee bubble burst, leaving us at the mercy of the Costas of this world? In the future, will Single Origin coffee be a precious commodity? Will rogue roasters (roagusters?) start cutting beans with Maxwell House until "Single Origin" coffees are, in fact, only 21 % 'pure'? I mean, you'll be sold Peaberry, but it'll probably contain mostly instant, some real beans, and dried cranberries to give it that zing. The future is blacker than a good espresso, mark my words. My first couple of impressions - friendly staff (who are very particular about their music choices) and excellent attention to detail. I had two Finca Santa Barbara espressos (I think Notes?) - the guy made the first one twice as it wasn't quite right. I bet it wasn't even bad the first time around, but I appreciate that pride. The coffee was really good - this particular one is pretty rich with a really nice bottom end. Well, I had two, that tells you all you need to know. I particularly liked the mouthfeel (cannot say that word without sniggering to myself). They also do filters/Aeropresses too for people that way inclined. I was a good boy and abstained from the pastries, but will check them out next time I go. I did, however, bring back a bag of Notes beans, so all good. Definitely will return in the near future as Kin really holds its own against the other quality coffee shops in the area.

Amazing coffee, lovely staff and great atmosphere. I cannot wait to go back and try the food. I am fussy when it comes to coffee but this is definitely a place to stop off to grab a coffee on your way to work

This is london's best gourmet healthy/vegetarian/vegan/raw/coffee-connoisseurs cafe...full stop! I don't think most of the customers are vegetarian; it's the chef's amazing creativity they come for and the vegan version of things (such as the amazing 'cheesier' tofu scrambled egg) usually taste better (and are better for you) than the non-vegan versions they also sell! Even baked beans on toast here is 100% homemade and is a treat! The coffee here is also first class (espresso to die for) but it's the creativity and amazing flavours of the food that sets this place apart from the same-same unimaginative stuff everyone else peddles. Even if you couldn't give a damn about healthy food, and hate vegetarians, you should check this place out, before Londoners discover it and the queues are out the door. Recently, some of the more obvious 'run of the mill' staples have started creeping into the menu, but I hope they stay with the impressive creative dishes that sets this little place apart and will eventually put them in the map. Five stars from me!

I can't say enough good things about Kin Cafe. As a Vegan traveler, finding nutritious, good tasting food, and great service is difficult at past. Often when traveling, being Vegan, you end up eating lots of carbs and having a difficult time finding vegetables and good quality food. We stopped by Kin for breakfast the morning we were leaving to travel back to the USA. We really needed a good nutritious meal for the long day of travel ahead. Prior to our visit we emailed to insure vegan options were available. Kin was great at responding, and following up. Upon our arrival the people working there were beyond friendly and helpful in helping us select the best options for breakfast. Everything was very fresh tasting and high quality, and great tasting. Also, not to be forgotten, the Oat Milk Cappuccino's were to die for. We ended up having two a piece. Finally, the vegan cupcake for desert was diving. If you travel to London, or live there, and are a vegetarian, vegan, or just like good food, don't miss Kin Cafe!!!