Halcyon Kitchen is an independent café-restaurant at 95 Queens Road in Leicester’s Clarendon Park. Its all-day format and location near Victoria Park, De Montfort Hall and the University of Leicester make it useful for breakfast, coffee, lunch or an evening meal.
Breakfast and brunch range from full cooked plates and eggs Benedict to lighter and vegan choices, supported by tea, coffee and smoothies. The daytime menu has the relaxed breadth expected of a neighbourhood café while providing enough substance for a proper meal.
Pizza is a recurring part of the offering, and the evening menu expands into seasonal dishes influenced by several cuisines. Fish, meat and plant-based mains sit alongside comforting desserts such as cheesecake, chocolate brownie, affogato and sorbet.
The restaurant welcomes students, local families and groups in an informal setting, with takeaway available for selected items. Guests with allergies, intolerances or dietary needs should discuss the current menu and kitchen practices with staff before ordering.
Address: 95 Queens Road, Leicester LE2 1TT, England
Halcyon Kitchen Menu
Sunday Brunch
Served from 9:30AM – 2:30PM. Last bookings taken at 2:00pm. (v) Vegetarian (Vg) Vegan (N) Nuts (A) Alcohol (GF) Gluten Free. This dish is spicy.
Full English
Free Range Cumberland Chipolatas, Smoked Streaky Bacon, Chestnut Mushrooms, Roasted Vine Tomato, Hash Browns, Heinz Baked Beans & Free Range Fried Eggs, served with Granary Toast
Halcyon English
Free Range Cumberland Chipolatas, Smoked Streaky Bacon, Chestnut Mushrooms, Roasted Vine Tomato, Hash Brown, Heinz Baked Beans & Free Range Fried Egg, served with Granary Toast
Veggie Breakfast
Vegetarian Sausages, Roasted Vine Tomato, Chestnut Mushrooms, Heinz Baked Beans, Hash Brown & Free Range Fried Egg, served with Granary Toast
Two Granary Toast
Add Raspberry Jam, Nutella, Marmite, Marmalade or Peanut Butter 75p
Two Sourdough Toast
Add Raspberry Jam, Nutella, Marmite, Marmalade or Peanut Butter 75p
Baked Egg Pot
Chorizo, Tomato, Chilli and Spinach topped with a Free Range Egg and baked in the oven, served with toasted Sourdough. Vegetarian option without Chorizo.
Smoked Salmon Brunch
Scottish Oak Smoked Salmon, Cream Cheese, wilted Spinach and Free Range Poached Egg, served on toasted Sourdough
Avocado Brunch
Smashed Avocado with Feta, Coriander, Chilli Flakes, Mixed Seeds and Rocket, topped with a Free Range Poached Egg, served on toasted Sourdough
Eggs Benedict
Toasted English Muffin, Smoked Streaky Bacon and Poached Free Range Eggs served with Hollandaise Sauce
Eggs Florentine
Toasted English muffin, wilted Spinach, and Poached Free Range Eggs served with Hollandaise Sauce
Eggs Royale
Toasted English Muffin, Scottish Oak Smoked Salmon and Poached Free Range Eggs served with Hollandaise Sauce
Brunch Extras
If you upgrade your Eggs to Scrambled there will be a charge of £1.50.
Free Range Cumberland Chipolatas
Smoked Streaky Bacon
Scottish Oak Smoked Salmon
Free Range Egg
Avocado Half
Black Pudding
Mushrooms
Hash Brown
Heinz Baked Beans
Extra Slice Granary Toast
Portion Scrambled Egg (2 Eggs)
Pizza
Served from Midday. Stretched to Twelve Inches and cooked in our authentic Italian Stone Oven. Gluten Free Pizzas are cooked on a separate tray in the same oven as regular pizzas. Switch to a Gluten Free Base for an extra £2. Add Pepperoni, Prosciutto, Roasted Chicken, Goats Cheese, Olives £2.50. Add Fresh Chilli, Roquito Peppers, Chestnut Mushrooms, Roasted Peppers, Red Onion, Caramelised Onion, Spinach, Pine Nuts £1.50.
Halcyon Special – Turkish Lahmacun Pizza
Sauce of Tomatoes, Peppers, Chilli and Lamb Mince with fragrant Mediterranean Herbs and Spices, finished with Mozzarella
Classic Margherita
Mozzarella, Tomato & Basil
Classic Pepperoni
Pepperoni, Mozzarella & Tomato
Quattro Staggioni
Prosciutto, Chestnut Mushroom, Spinach, Roasted Peppers & Mozzarella
Quattro Formaggi
Gorgonzola, Mozzarella, Goats Cheese & Grana Padano
Cajun
Cajun Chicken, Prosciutto, Roast Peppers, Caramelised Red Onion & Mozzarella
Vegetariana
Olives, Artichokes, Sun Dried Tomato, Spinach & Mozzarella. Vegan option available with Dairy Free Mozzarella.
Diavola
Pepperoni, Roquito Peppers, Red Onion, Fresh Chilli & Mozzarella
Pollo e Formaggio
Roasted Chicken, Caramelised Onion, Goats Cheese, Spinach & Mozarella
Padana
Caramelised Onions, Roquito Peppers, Goats Cheese, Chestnut Mushrooms, Mozzarella & Pine Nuts
Children's Pizza
Just like our regular pizzas but stretched to 6” for little ones!
Classic Margherita
Mozzarella & Basil on Tomato Sauce
Classic Pepperoni
Pepperoni and Mozzarella on Tomato Sauce
Sides
Flatbreads to tear and share as a Starter or Side.
Flatbreads
Fresh Rosemary, Olive Oil and Sea Salt; Garlic Butter, Mozzarella and Caramelised Red Onion; Sundried Tomato, Garlic and Pesto
Marinated Olives
Dough Balls with Garlic Butter
Skinny Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Mixed Side Salad
Desserts
Warm Chocolate Brownie and Vanilla Ice Cream
Vanilla and Caramel Biscuit Cheesecake with Vanilla Ice Cream
Mango Sorbet
Dinner Starters
Served Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 5pm.
Flambéed King Prawn and Spinach Thermidor
served with Parmesan Croute
Salt and Pepper crispy Calamari
with Garlic Aioli Dip
Creamy Pesto and Tarragon Wild Mushroom Bread Cup
Halloumi with spiced Lentil Zaalouk
served with Toasted Ciabatta
Honeyed Baked Goats Cheese
with Caramelised Red Onion and toasted Brioche
Dinner Mains
Served Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 5pm.
Slow braised Blade of Beef
served with Dauphinoise Potatoes, Seasonal Greens and a Rich Bourguignon Sauce with Smoky Bacon
Roasted Lemon Herb Free Range Chicken Breast
served with Dauphinoise Potatoes, Seasonal Greens and creamy Mushroom Tarragon Sauce
Oven baked Herb Crusted Haddock
served with creamy Spinach and Wild Mushroom Gnocchi
Moroccan Lentil topped baked Aubergine
with Zesty Lemon, Cumin Cous Cous and Rocket Salad
Thai Red Chicken Curry
with Pak Choi, Sugar Snap Peas and Peppers, served with Chilli, Coriander and Cardamom Basmati Rice. Vegetarian Option with Paneer.
Sticky Beef Stir Fry
with Garlic, Chilli, Ginger, Peppers and Spring Onions with Spices and Soy, served with Chilli, Coriander and Cardamom Basmati Rice
Indo Chilli Crispy Chicken
in a Sweet Chilli Sauce with Garlic, Ginger, Peppers and Spring Onions, served with Chilli, Coriander and Cardamom Basmati Rice. Vegetarian Option with Paneer.
Dinner Desserts
Vanilla and Caramel Biscuit Cheesecake with Vanilla Ice Cream
Warm Chocolate Brownie and Vanilla Ice Cream
Amaretto Affogato
of Vanilla Ice Cream, Espresso, Amaretto Liqueur and Amaretti Biscuit to crumble
Mango Sorbet
Early Week Dinner Starters
Served Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5pm.
Salt and Pepper crispy Calamari
with Garlic Aioli Dip
Creamy Pesto and Tarragon Wild Mushroom Bread Cup
Halloumi with spiced Lentil Zaalouk
served with toasted Ciabatta
Honeyed Baked Goats Cheese
with Caramelised Red Onion and toasted Brioche
Early Week Dinner Mains
Served Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5pm.
Moroccan Lentil stuffed Aubergine
with Zesty Lemon and Cumin Cous Cous, topped with Vegan Crème Fraiche and Rocket Salad
Thai Red Chicken Curry
with Pak Choi, Sugar Snap Peas and Peppers, served with Chilli, Coriander and Cardamom Basmati Rice. Vegetarian Option with Paneer.
Sticky Beef Stir Fry
with Garlic, Chilli, Ginger, Peppers and Spring Onions with Spices and Soy, served with Chilli, Coriander and Cardamom Basmati Rice
Indo Chilli Crispy Chicken
in a Sweet Chilli Sauce with Garlic, Ginger, Peppers and Spring Onions, served with Chilli, Coriander and Cardamom Basmati Rice. Vegetarian Option with Paneer.
Early Week Dinner Desserts
Vanilla and Caramel Biscuit Cheesecake with Vanilla Ice Cream
Warm Chocolate Brownie and Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Amaretto Affogato
of Vanilla Ice Cream, Espresso, Amaretto Liqueur and Amaretti Biscuit to crumble