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Kaffiend

394 Green St, London E13 9AP, UK★ 4.8 (1411 reviews)020 3478 5354map

Warmly-run Desi all-day breakfast & brunch cafe on Green St serving halal English/American/Desi breakfasts and karak chai.

Why it's listed: Desi breakfast/brunch cafe, Green St Muslim area, halal

Profile last updated 14 July 2026.

Kaffiend — photo
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The business claims it

Structured facts from the listing and website.

Cuisine style
Desi-influenced all-day breakfast and brunch cafe (English, American and Desi breakfasts, omelettes, karak chai)
“We ordered an English breakfast, eggs Benedict, a Desi omelette, and an American breakfast” — reviews
Halal status
fully halal
“Halal food is served here.” — reviews
Service modes offered
dine in · takeaway
“went back in for a quick takeaway for a friend” — reviews
Alcohol policy
alcohol free
“cafe; breakfast/brunch, no alcohol mentioned in any review” — types
Price band
midrange
“paying for a meal £13.99 ... £2.95 for small size cup” — reviews
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Customers reveal it

Recurring signal mined from real reviews — with receipts.

Atmosphere as customers describe it
Warm, welcoming and clean; regulars compare the feel to a premium Mayfair spot, with family seating downstairs.
“makes you feel like you're in a premium location like Mayfair” — reviews
Occasions customers use it for
breakfast · brunch · family meals
“One of my favourite spots for breakfast and brunch ... There's seating downstairs for families” — reviews
Dishes customers name repeatedly
Desi breakfast · American breakfast (with pancake) · eggs Benedict / eggs royale · karak / masala chai
“I had the Desi Breakfast, which was one of the best I've had in London” — reviews
Recurring caveats in reviews
occasional food-quality inconsistency · chai/portion vs price complaints
“the eggs had an unpleasant smell ... karak chai was a big letdown” — reviews
Service character as customers describe it
Fast, friendly and personable service; host Alina is repeatedly singled out for warmth.
“the service was incredibly quick, and the staff were so friendly and welcoming” — reviews
Value for money as customers see it
Mostly seen as worth it, but a minority feel the food quality and small chai portions don't justify the prices.
“the prices were much higher than what you'd expect for something so underwhelming” — reviews
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Only the owner knows it

Questions we hold for the kitchen itself. Unanswered until they answer.

We're holding 9 questions for the owner — families & kids, best occasions & the vibe, vegan, coeliac & allergy options, why choose you, groups, private hire & catering, booking or walk-in?, good to know before you visit, must-order dishes, made in-house & sourcing — and will publish the answers here once confirmed.