Curious Yellow Kafé

A tiny cafe offering scandinavian breakfasts, a great banana smoothie and so-so cake.

The interior is a little run-down and dank but sweet. The food displayed is quite obviously home-made and presented very much so. The staff are nice and we ended up ordering a mocha chino, swedish breakfast as it's not something you see everyday, banana smoothie and chocolate beet cake.

Service was quick and we got stuck in.

The Swedish breakfast is something really easy to put together and was excellent. Essentially some pate, veg, Gravlax, bread/crackeds. I loved the bread. The salmon was supposed to be a raw salmon "Gravlax" but to me this just tasted like smoked salmon. My unrefined taste-buds perhaps. The cappuccino was too strong for me, not enough choc, but great quality coffee beans. The banana smoothie, Heaven. I was a little disappointed with the Choc beetroot cake. You couldn't really taste the beetroot, but I'll believe they were in there.

So everything food wise was okay/good with nothing standout as I was expecting. It was a nice cafe in a nice location, but without a real reason to return unless this is your local.

Little gem in Hoxton
Good selection of hot and cold drinks (freshly made)
Great tunes playing (jazzy and dreamy) making for a cozy atmosphere
Nice place to work from (good WiFi and plugs) - you can stare out the large windows at people passing by for inspiration
Friendly and fun staff

I have been coming to this cafe since I moved to London and there is a reason why... their beautiful food and special attention.
Among all the food The Swedish Meatballs (no Ikea's meatballs but REAL ones) and the chocolate beetroot cake are my favourites.
It also a very authentic place with lovely vintage atmosphere... a true Old street gem!

If you feel like you've been eating rich foods in London and just want some homey good food and a great coffee, definitely come here. The bagel with smoked salmon hit the spot! Flat white and americano were amazing. Very relaxing neighborhood spot.

English breakfast. Not your typical greasy soon version. It's kinda a clean non greasy type which I don't know how I feel about. There was something a little bit amiss for me. My glass came out dirty so they changed it and the person sitting next to me put water in a glass and set it on the floor for her dog to drink from. That kinda affected my enjoyment of the place I guess. Staff are friendly though.

So I've actually been to this many times before as it is my local! Each time the staff are really friendly, the food is delicious, the music playing is nice and easy to hold a conversation in.

It's small inside but I've always been able to get a seat when I come and if it's busy there is a quaint churchyard across te street so there is always take-away.

They have a delicious full English and I think the best bacon in London. I haven't yet tried the Scandinavian breakfast(weekends only) but I will if I ever get tired of the bacon bap! They have delicious looking cakes which they make on site.

And they make ice coffee the way it should be made ( with crushed iced!) I can't wait t they all know me by name but it's only a matter of time because I get a bacon bap at least once a week!

I'm not exaggerating when I write this review. My friend and I ordered two breakfast plates at 13:13 and did not get our food until 13:52. The staff did not check up on us and was unapologetic when I went up to check on my food.It was not even busy...

I ordered the eggs Benedict and the eggs were over cooked. It was very bland and sloppy. You would hung the food would've came out perfect due to the long wait but I guess not. Stay away and go to the surrounding cafes.

Yes, yet another review of the best care in London, but I promise, I've new info to bring to the table, if you just read on...

I found this place on Yelp and had been meaning to go for ages. Now, it's my guilty pleasure. I have fully incorporated it into my weekend ritual. Every Saturday, and in this case Sunday, I drag my drunk/hungover arse out of bed and go to my morning yoga class. After I sweating out the alcohol I make my way Curious Yellow Kafe.

Before you arrive, accept the fact that you very well may need to sit outside. This place is cozy. Although it's in Hoxton/Shoreditch, it's located on a relatively quiet street. When the weather's nice, they leave the door open so you can still enjoy the tunes playing inside.

The problem I have with the cafe is a big one- the food is SO good that it takes everything in my power not to lick the plate clean. How dare they make Eggs Benedict that good! I mean really, who do they think they are?! I can't control myself! I inhale them.

Which takes me to my next point, the quality of the food is incredible!! I paid £7.50 for a smoked salmon salad, and there was at least £5 worth of smoked salmon on it. It's worth trying things that may be out of your comfort zone because everything here is good - including the coffee.

Now for the best part: they're opening a deli two doors down!! It will be called Summer with Monika, opening in a couple weeks. Much bigger space and a larger seating area.

Moving from Dublin last year was hard, London is so big! But now, I've found my place. I recognise the faces inside, and I know I'll always be taken care of here.

Love you, CYK x x x

That was okay. Not the best place I had lunch, but still good for England.
I had the salmon croissant, and apparently in London this is what a croissant looks like. Allez au revoir.

Had brunch here today with friends and more of a mixed experience than the last time I was here. Our food took FOREVER to come despite this being such a small place. I got the aubergine and tofu curry (sans rice) which I thought was quite tasty and a good value; not the best food I've ever had but nicely rich. I also got the spiced pumpkin soup with kale and that was a huge disappointment. The portion is enormous but the soup was totally flavourless. I took maybe a few spoonfuls and the rest went to waste. My husband liked his lamb burger and my friend got the Swedish meatballs and found them tasty enough. Not sure I would return here again unless the food I had on my first visit returned to the menu.

I am truly and sincerely OBSESSED with the chocolate beetroot cake with poppyseed frosting. OMG. OMG OMG. Seriously. I don't usually use all caps or "OMG" but it is warranted. Get yourself some of that cake, but make sure to leave one piece for me because I'm on a 1-a-day type regime right now...



Recap of past tips, in case they are helpful:

*A paper, Otis Redding, a hot Americano...perfect Sunday? Lovely little spot. The fresh blended lemonade is a favorite. Also: chocolate beetroot cake, divine.

*No laptops M-F 12-2 and weekends 10-2. Otherwise free wifi!

*Scandinavian Breakfast is a fresh and flavorful delight. Outside tables available in good weather. Love this spot!

*Check-in offer AFTERNOON: coffee/tea + slice of cake for £3.70, great deal as the cake is usually £2.50 itself.