Caffe Casbah is an independent neighbourhood café on Penge High Street, combining English café favourites with Algerian and Mediterranean influences. The relaxed room serves breakfast and lunch every day, with a broad selection suited to a quick coffee, a full cooked meal or an easy family visit. Ras el hanout, hummus, couscous and Algerian pastries give the menu a distinctive character beside familiar sandwiches, eggs and cakes.
The Casbah breakfast is a generous plate of sausages, turkey rashers, eggs, hash browns, mushrooms, tomatoes, baked beans and toast. Smaller versions offer the same comfort in a lighter portion, while the vegetarian breakfast replaces the meat with vegetable sausages. Eggs Benedict, Florentine and Royale add hollandaise, spinach or smoked salmon, and the Algerian Treat combines poached eggs with salmon, avocado and a toasted muffin.
For lunch, a marinated chicken fillet is seasoned with ras el hanout and served with chips and salad or placed in a sesame bun. Algerian tacos wrap spiced chicken or tuna with chips, cheddar and cheese sauce in tortilla bread, creating a substantial handheld meal. Hummus with pitta, couscous and Mediterranean vegetables provide useful supporting plates with a gentler balance of herbs, grains and vegetables.
Paninis and sandwiches include Algerian chicken, tuna, cheese, smoked salmon and roasted vegetables, while jacket potatoes can be topped with chicken, tuna, beans or cheddar. Omelettes and salads extend the choice through spinach, mushrooms, goat cheese, vegetables and olives. Algerian pastries, croissants and cakes sit naturally beside espresso, cappuccino, mint tea and hot chocolate for a simple café finish.
Address: 140 High Street, Penge, London SE20 7EU, United Kingdom