Beck's cafe is a traditional neighbourhood cafe at 28 Red Lion Street, just off Red Lion Square in Holborn. It opens early for breakfast and serves a broad, familiar menu in a relaxed dining room. Office workers, local residents, hospital visitors and tourists all use it for quick meals, coffee and unhurried catch ups.
Breakfast is a major part of the offering, with a full English, American style plates, eggs, toast and other cooked combinations. Portions are generous and can be accompanied by fresh orange juice, tea or barista coffee. Lighter morning choices give diners an alternative when they do not want the full cooked spread.
Lunch and later meals include panini, sandwiches, burgers, salads, pasta and comforting dishes such as lasagne. The wide selection suits groups whose preferences range from a simple toasted sandwich to a more substantial hot plate. Vegetarian choices and made to order combinations add flexibility to the straightforward cafe format.
Cappuccino and other coffees remain available throughout the day, joined by cold drinks, cakes and simple desserts. Dine in and takeaway service make Beck's useful when time is limited, while table service supports a longer break. Friendly service, broad choice and accessible prices define this independent Holborn cafe.
Address: 28 Red Lion Street, Holborn, London WC1R 4PS, United Kingdom
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- BREAKFAST Pancakes Stacked £8.95
- BREAKFAST The American Breakfast £14.95
- BREAKFAST The Full English £14.95
Beck's cafe Menu
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BREAKFAST
Traditional English and American breakfast options
Pancakes Stacked Loved
Six Stack of American-style Pancakes with just maple syrup.
The Full English Loved
2 eggs, 2 bacon, sausage, mushrooms, tinned tomatoes, beans, and chips.
The Big Breaky
2 eggs, 2 bacon, black pudding, 2 sausage, mushrooms, and curly fries.
Halal American Breakfast
Two eggs, two slice of turkey bacon two sausages two pancakes, hash browns & maple syrup
Halal full English
Two eggs, 2 halal turkey rashers, 1 halal sausage beans tomatoes mushrooms and chips
The American Breakfast Loved
Two Eggs, Two rashes Of Bacon, Two American Pancakes with Real Maple Syrup, Two Cumberland Sausages & Hash Browns
Veggie Breaky
Scrambled eggs, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, beans, and hash browns.
Mega Breakfast
2 eggs, 2 bacon, 2 sausage, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, black pudding, and hash brown.
CHICKEN DISHES
Grilled and marinated chicken fillet specialties
Chicken Fillets and Mash (Halal)
Chicken fillet marinated in a special Mediterranean sauce grilled and served with mash potatoes and mixed vegetables and gravy.
Chicken Ala Crème (Halal)
Chicken in a creamy mushroom sauce served with sautéed potatoes and French green beans
Peri Peri Chicken Fillets (Halal)
Chicken fillet marinated in a special peri peri sauce then grilled and served with Mexican rice and mixed salad.
Lemon and Herbs Chicken Fillets (Halal)
Chicken fillet marinated in a special lemon and herb sauce then grilled and served with curly fries and mixed salad.
Grilled Chicken Fillets (Halal)
Chicken fillet marinated in a special Mediterranean sauce then grilled and served with chips and salad or rice and mixed salad.
Salsa Chicken (Halal)
Chicken Cooked in a rich Salsa sauce served with sautéed potatoes and French green beans
Garlic and Herbs Chicken Fillets (Halal)
Chicken fillet marinated in a special garlic and herb sauce then grilled and served with sweet potato fries and mixed salad.
BBQ Chicken Fillets (Halal)
Chicken fillet marinated in a special bbq sauce then grilled and served with chips and salad or rice and mixed salad.
BUNDLES
Sharing platters for groups
Mixed Sharing Platter for 2-3 people (Halal)
Ideal for 2 people sharing. Chicken Shish Kebab, Chicken Kofte, Grilled Chicken Fillets, Lamb Kofte, & Lamb Chops Served with Rice, Pitta Bread, Chips, and Mixed salad
Mixed Sharing Platter for 4-5 People (Halal)
Ideal for 4-5 people sharing. Chicken Shish Kebab, Chicken Kofte, Grilled Chicken Fillets, Lamb Kofte, & Lamb Chops Served with Rice, Pitta Bread, Chips, and Mixed salad
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