Flat whites, full English breakfasts, toasted sandwiches, cake and tea, served on Holmes Rd in NW5. A local cafe full of locals.

Holmes

The dining room at The Holmes Cafe looking towards the glass frontage, with bentwood chairs, wooden tables and pendant lights
Open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM

A proper local cafe

The service counter and espresso setup along one wall of The Holmes Cafe, with a chilled display cabinet at the near end

The room fills with regulars, and the welcome is the same whether it is your first visit or your fifth year. Bring your own mug and someone will fill it with a smile. Sit in, take your time, and let the morning go by.

A takeaway coffee cup on a bare wooden table, cropped to remove the burned-in wording

Early doors, weekdays

We open at 7:00 AM Monday to Friday and serve through until 3:00 PM. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and coffee, as you like and how you want. We are closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Rated 4.7 by our regulars

23 Google reviews from people on Holmes Rd and beyond.

Serkan K.★★★★★

“I've been coming here for 5 years now. Nothing is too much trouble; breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee - as you like, how you want and very good value for money.”

Phil C.★★★★★

“Great food, unbelievable price, lovely staff and great atmosphere. Will definitely be returning.”

Oliver M.★★★★★

“I've been a regular customer for the past two years. Really, the service is faultless! They've accepted my various different coffee mugs over the years and I've always been served with a smile and in good time.”

Mateo A.★★★★★

“Very good coffees and food. The staff is amazing very welcoming and always looking to give the best for us customers.”

Gennifer B.★★★★★

“The food is always delicious, portions are more than generous and the service is great too. Full of locals, and a great vibe.”

Hasina B.★★★★★

“Excellent food and service especially when I am served by Sergio and Sahara. They always make me feel looked after.”