Gaia Food & Drinks is a bright cafe at 62 Great Russell Street, directly opposite the British Museum in Bloomsbury. Foliage and skylights create a calm interior, making it a convenient place to pause for breakfast, brunch, lunch or coffee during a day in central London.
Brunch is served throughout the day, with choices such as an English breakfast, French toast, avocado on toast and mushrooms on toast. Mediterranean influences appear in Greek salad, bruschetta, flatbreads and grilled halloumi, while soups provide a comforting lighter meal.
Sandwiches, panini, wraps, pasta and lasagne broaden the lunch selection, with hot food available alongside the bakery counter. Vegan dishes include breakfast preparations, vegetable soups, pasta and panini, giving plant based diners more choice than a token single option.
Coffee, cakes, brownies and pastries support shorter visits, and outdoor seats offer a lively view of Great Russell Street. The flexible cafe menu and generous portions make Gaia equally suitable for museum visitors, informal meetings and a relaxed daytime meal.
Address: 62 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 3BG, England
Gaia Bloomsbury Menu
Soups-Salads-Sides
Bruschetta with Tomato
Artisan rye bread, fresh tomato marinated with extra virgin olive oil, garlic and fresh basil. Vegan
Tricolore Salad
Avocado, mixed leaf salad, tomato, mozzarella, toated bread and lemon dressing.
Mixed Salad
Mixed leaf salad, tomato, cucumber, onion, lemon, toasted bread and lemon dressing.
Caprese
Tomato, mozzarella, basil, balsamic vinegar, toasted bread and balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Zucchini Fries
Zucchini fries served with homemade tartar dip.
Lentil Soup
Creamy red lentil soup, toasted bread. Vegan
Minestrone Soup
Vegan
Mixed Soup
Creamy red lentil, chopped seasonal vegetables, toasted bun. Vegan
Parmesan Garlic Bread
Toasted bread with butter marinated in garlic and parsley, topped with parmesan cheese.
Fries
Crispy fries served with homemade chilli dip sauce. Vegan
Pasta
Spaghetti al Pomodoro
Classic spaghetti (pasta), slow cooked tomato sauce and fresh basil. Vegan
Penne All'Arrabiata
Penne (Pasta), slow cooked tomato sauce and chilli flakes. Vegan
Penne Al Pesto
Penne (Pasta), served with pesto sauce: fresh basil, pine nuts, EV olive oil, garlic and parmesan.
Ravioli Ricotta and Spinach
Artisan italian dumplings filled with creamy ricotta and spinach, saute in butter and fresh sage.
Spaghetti alla Carbonara
Spaghetti (Pasta) in a creamy egg yolk, black pepper and pecorino, with crispy guanciale (Italian cured bacon) Vegan
Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Tagliatelle (Pasta), slow cooked beef ragu tomato sauce for a traditional italian dish.
Farfalle with Smoked Salmon
Farfalle (Pasta) creamy oak smoked Scottish salmon sauce, garnished with parsley and pink pepper.
Gnocchi
Italian potato dumplings with sauce of choice.
Spaghetti Aglio, Olio, Peperoncino
Spaghetti (Pasta), saute in extra virgin olive oil, garlic, chilli flakes and parsley. Vegan
Lasagna
Lasagna (Pasta) layered with slow cooked beef ragu, tomato sauce and bechamel, topped with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.
Tagliatelle Pecorino and Mushrooms
Tagliatelle (Pasta) in a creamy pecorino sauce and mushrooms.
Tagliatelle Verdure
Tagiatelle (pasta), slow cooked tomato sauce, zucchini, mushrooms, chilli flakes
All-Day Brunch
Full English Breakfast
Fried Eggs, cured smoked british bacon, pork cumberland sausages, hash browns baked beans, tomato, mushrooms and toasted bread.
Cream Cheese, Lemon Zest Zucchini
Artisan rye bread, cream cheese, a hint of dill and lemon zest, sauteed zucchini, sauteed tomatoes.
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Against typical prices in London
- Carbonara Typical in London: £14.95 £14.95
- Spaghetti bolognese Typical in London: £14.50 £14.95
- Full English breakfast Typical in London: £14.10 £13.95
- Lasagne Typical in London: £15.25 £15.95
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