Affordable Yet Classy English Breakfast: Caravan King's Cross Restaurant

When I first arrived in the UK, I tried the famous The Breakfast Club (click here for a full review), and it left such an impression that I’ve been hooked on English Breakfast ever since. Then one day, while chatting with a friend, I learned about another must-visit spot: Caravan King’s Cross — a super popular brunch spot not far from the train station. Great food, amazing desserts, and a perfect place to celebrate my friend’s birthday!

Caravan King’s Cross Restaurant is just a 5-minute walk from King’s Cross Station, right next to a large open plaza with a fountain — basically a dream space for kids to run around. Even though the weather was a bit gloomy, the kids were still having the time of their lives splashing around!

Once inside, we were met with a full house — the place was buzzing with energy. While it was a bit noisy, the open kitchen added a professional and hygienic vibe. There’s also a bar area, perfect if you’re just looking to unwind with a coffee or a drink. Despite not having a reservation, we got lucky thanks to the rainy weather and were seated within minutes.

Cappuccino: A warm cup to start the meal. Beautiful latte art and a rich, fragrant brew — exactly what I needed.
Caravan Fry: A classic fry-up featuring eggs, bacon, grilled tomato, and toast. The flavours were simple but balanced. The tomato added a nice acidic contrast, and while the bacon was a bit salty on its own, it paired well with the bread.
Sweet Potato and Cumin Waffle: Visually a little… intense, but surprisingly tasty. I expected it to be a dessert, but it was actually savoury — a unique twist!
Red Quinoa and Buckwheat Grain Bowl: I wasn’t totally sure what this was at first (the name came from the receipt). It turned out to be a cold grain salad, kind of like chewy wheat berries. Not usually my thing, but definitely a hit if you’re into healthy dishes.
Chapel and Swan Smoked Salmon, Soft Scrambled Eggs, Grain Toast: A bit of a mouthful on the menu, but essentially just smoked salmon and eggs on toast. Lightly salted salmon and creamy scrambled eggs — simple, but well executed.

Since we were celebrating a birthday, we ordered a couple of desserts — and wow, they completely stole the show. I honestly think the sweets here are even better than the mains!

Chocolate Torte: This one was a total surprise. Not too sweet, super smooth, and paired beautifully with tart red berries and ice cream. It was so well balanced it basically outshined the entire meal.
Vanilla Ice Cream with Espresso Salted Caramel: Sounds basic, but this combo was divine. Most caramel desserts get cloying fast, but not this one. I kept digging in until the bowl was scraped clean — 100% recommend.

If you’re visiting London and plan to stop by King’s Cross Station (maybe to snap a photo at Platform 9¾), don’t miss Caravan King’s Cross. It’s an excellent brunch spot with fair prices, flavourful mains, and next-level desserts. The only downside? It gets crowded and a bit noisy — but trust me, the desserts alone are worth the visit.

📍Caravan King’s Cross Restaurant
1 Granary Square, London N1C 4AA United Kingdom