Independent cafe on Eden Street, Kingston
A warm welcome and a full plate.
Full English breakfasts from 6am, paninis and jacket potatoes at lunch, and good coffee at a fair price. Peter knows the regulars by name, and newcomers get the same welcome.
Coffee from 6amGoogle rating
4.9
from 995 reviews
- 6am to 3:30pmMonday to Saturday
- 415 reviewsmention the friendly staff
- Tables outsideon Eden Street, air con inside
- Takeawayor delivery on Uber Eats
415
of 995 reviews mention the friendly staff
Another 55 say welcoming. It is what people notice before the food arrives.
“I sat outside in the sun and was greeted by Peter, the owner, who was lovely and knew all the locals by name!”
“It always feels like coming home.”
“The owner was super nice and friendly as soon as we entered the cafe.”
What to order
Hot and cold food and drinks at an affordable price, made fresh. Eat in, sit outside, take it away or order on Uber Eats.
Full English breakfast
The plate most reviewers come for, served from 6am.
Paninis and toasted sandwiches
Paninis and a tuna melt that comes properly filled.
Jacket potatoes
A hot, filling lunch at a fair price.
Coffee
Lattes and flat whites that reviewers say are better than they expected.
Hot chocolate and drinks
Hot chocolate, tea and cold drinks to stay or to go.
- The whole menuSee it all
Not sure what to have?
Tap how hungry you are, when you’re coming and how you’ll eat. You’ll get what reviewers would order and the quickest way to get it.
The plate is a rough guide to how much you’ll get, not a menu: ask at the counter what’s on today.
Pick a tab and the plate fills up.
From a coffee on the way to work to a full English that needs both hands, you’ll see what reviewers order, when it’s open and how to get it.
What 995 reviews talk about
Friendly staff comes up 415 times. Everything else Google picks out, from portion size to paninis, adds up to 156.
Tripadvisor: 4.7 from 37 reviews, #51 of 382 places to eat in Kingston.
- Friendly staff415
- Welcoming staff55
- Portion size24
- Fresh food22
- Value for money17
- Generous portions10
- Hot chocolate10
- Outdoor seating8
- Paninis6
- Student discount4
What people say
4.9 from 995 Google reviews
“I popped into Coffee Break for a quick bite and ended up staying longer than I planned. I ordered a tuna melt sandwich and a latte, and the first thing that really stood out was the coffee. The latte was genuinely impressive—smooth, well-balanced, and clearly made with good-quality beans. The tuna melt was just as satisfying in its own way. It came out generous and properly filled, not shy on the tuna at all. What made the visit feel even nicer was the atmosphere. Peter and his staff were genuinely friendly and accommodating, which made the whole experience feel welcoming rather than transactional.”
“On a hot busy Saturday lunchtime, this is the place to go for lunch. Air conditioned, good food, excellent service. Why spend your money in souless corporate coffee shops, when you can come here, listen to the background music and chill out. Pay this place a visit. You wont be disappointed.”
Chris S
“Great find for a full English breakfast (plus plenty of other options). Staff really friendly, quick and efficient service and the breakfast hit the spot.”
Gopher 139
“The best English breakfast around! Everything on this menu is delicious and beautifully cooked! Never had a bad experience, the number 1 choice for food in Kingston Make sure to check out the Coffees (they are the best )”
Max
On the corner of Eden Street
35-37 Eden Street, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1BW. In the town centre, with a view of the street and the buses going by.
- No need to book: come in, or sit at a table outside
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Air conditioned on hot days
- Everything to take away, or delivered by Uber Eats
Opening hours
6am to 3:30pm
Monday to Saturday. Closed on Sundays.
- Monday
- 6am to 3:30pm
- Tuesday
- 6am to 3:30pm
- Wednesday
- 6am to 3:30pm
- Thursday
- 6am to 3:30pm
- Friday
- 6am to 3:30pm
- Saturday
- 6am to 3:30pm
- Sunday
- Closed
The kettle’s on from 6am
35-37 Eden Street, Kingston upon Thames. Monday to Saturday, 6am to 3:30pm. Eat in, sit outside or take it away.