Cafe KOKO is the sister restaurant to Camden music venue KOKO, occupying its own entrance on Crowndale Road. The dining room channels the neighbourhood’s late evening energy into a compact restaurant and bar, making it suited to dinner, drinks and a meal around a nearby show.
Pizza is central to the menu, with New York style bases designed for an informal meal or sharing across the table. Italian small plates add breadth before or alongside the pizza, drawing on dishes such as meatballs, focaccia, baked gnocchi and vegetables prepared with bright, direct flavours.
The kitchen also works seafood, cheese and seasonal produce into its plates, allowing diners to move between snacks and more substantial choices. Vegetarian options are clearly considered, and a gluten free pizza base can be requested, although guests with allergies are asked to speak with the restaurant team.
Cocktails and natural wines are an important part of the experience rather than a separate afterthought. With service currently concentrated on Friday and Saturday evenings, Cafe KOKO works particularly well for a relaxed weekend dinner that can continue with drinks and the atmosphere of Camden after dark.
Address: 74 Crowndale Road, Camden, London NW1 1TP, England
Cafe Koko Camden Menu
Starters
Cashless venue.
Gordal Olives
(PB)
House-Baked Focaccia
(PB)
Heirloom Tomato
(PB) + Burrata (V) – 4, + Burrella (PB) – 7.
Tomato Bruschetta
(V) Stracciatella, basil.
Aubergine Parmigiana
(V) Mozzarella, San Marzano, chilli.
Mains
Baked Chicken
Chestnut mushrooms, cavolo nero, garlic.
Slow Cooked Beef Lasagna
Garlic, parmesan, oregano.
Mac + Cheese
(V) Fontina, garlic breadcrumbs, mozzarella. + Black truffle – 5, + ‘Nduja – 2. (PB VE-DU-YA available on request)
Pizzas
Upgrade any pizza to 14″ thin and crispy – 2.
El Classico
(V) Buffalo mozzarella, oregano, fior di latte.
Downtown Jimmy Brown
Double pepperoni, guindilla chilli, mozzarella.
The Lambrechts
Goat’s cheese, shawarma lamb, coriander, garlic yoghurt.
The Neapolitan
Anchovies, capers, black olives (no mozzarella). + Mozzarella – free.
No Funk No Future
‘Nduja, taleggio, fior di Latte. (PB VE-DU-YA available on request)
The Higher Power
(PB) Calabrian chilli, wood roasted peppers, mozzarella.
The Hope and Anchor
(PB) Fennel sausage, artichokes, superstraccia, pesto. (no tomato)
Stairway to Heaven
Black truffle + 4 Italian cheeses (no tomato). (V on request)
Sides
Roast New Potatoes
(PB) Oregano.
Broccolini
Chilli, Grana Padano.
Mixed Leaf Salad
(PB)
Toppings
All toppings are 2 unless otherwise stated.
Egg
(V)
Pesto
(V)
Chilli
(PB)
Pepperoni
‘Nduja
VE-DU-YA
(PB)
Artichokes
(PB)
Mushroom
(V)
Anchovies
Burrata
(V)
Black truffle
(PB)
Dips
Truffle
(PB)
Habanero aioli
(PB)
Ranch
(V)
Salads
Goat’s Cheese and Figs
(V) Green courgettes, mint, honey vinaigrette.
Chicken + Butterhead Lettuce
Jalapeño ranch, avocado, coriander. + Burrata (V) – 4, + Burrella (PB) – 7.
Delica Squash + Beetroot
(PB) Superstraccia, pomegranate, hazelnuts. + Chicken – 4, + Burrata – 4, + Burrella – 7.
Desserts
Cashless venue.
Tiramisu
(V) Chocolate, coffee.
Gelato
(V) Vanilla, salted caramel.
Sorbetto
(PB) Lemon, chocolate.
Affogato
(V)
Baked Cheesecake
(V) Cherry confit.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet
(V) Vanilla ice cream.
Friday Menu – Antipasti | Antojitos
Every Friday, 5pm – Midnight. Cashless venue.
Gordal Olives
(PB)
Tortilla Chips
(V) Guacamole, Pico Di Gallo, Sour Cream
Friday Menu – Tacos
3 for 12
The Forbidden
Surf and Turf by WhatWillyCook. Shredded Chicken, Limey Slaw, Crushed Scampi Fries.
Tennis Taco
by DJ Tennis. Ox Tongue, Tomatillo Pico Di Gallo, Almonds.
Chipotle Cauliflower
(PB) Shiitake Mushroom, Coconut Aioli, Spring Onion.
The Sentimental Taco
by CARLITA. Slow-cooked Lamb, Pomegranate Molasses, Feta.
Friday Menu – Pizza
El Classico
(V) Buffalo mozzarella, oregano, fior di latte.
Downtown Jimmy Brown
Double pepperoni, guindilla chilli, mozzarella.
The Lambrechts
Goat’s cheese, shawarma lamb, coriander, garlic yoghurt.
The Neapolitan
Oritz anchovy, capers, black olives (no mozzarella). + Mozzarella – free.
No Funk No Future
‘Nduja, taleggio, fior di Latte. (PB VE-DU-YA available on request)
The Higher Power
(PB) Calabrian chilli, wood roasted peppers, mozzarella.
The Hope and Anchor
(PB) Fennel sausage, artichokes, superstraccia, pesto.
The Superstylin
(V) Asparagus, mushrooms, mozzarella.
Friday Menu – Quesadilla
Short Rib Birria
8 Hour Short Rib, Gravy, Sour Cream, Guacamole.
The Italian
(PB) Fennel Sausage, Artichokes, Pesto, Superstraccia.
Friday Menu – Salad
Don Koko Chopped Salad
(PB) Avocado, Pico Di Gallo, Black Beans, Sweetcorn.
Heirloom Tomato Salad
(PB) Buratta, Basil, White Balsamic.
Hot Drinks
Espresso
Macchiato
Americano
Cappuccino
Aperitifs
Limoncello
Disaronno
Baileys
Sambuca Molinari
Beer | On Tap
Prices shown as pint / half pint.
Asahi Super Dry
(5.2%)
Peroni
(5%)
Grolsch
(4%)
Meantime Pale Ale
(4.3%)
Beer | Low + No
Asahi
(0%)
Peroni
0.0
Guinness
(0%)
Small Beer Organic IPA
(2.5%)
House Classic Cocktails
All 13
El Caliente
Casamigos Mezcal, Ancho Reyes Verde, St. Germain Elderflower, Purple Shiso and Green Chilli, Lime.
Koko Royale
Ketel One Vodka, Ojo De Dios Hibiscus, Grand Marnier, Dom Benidictine, Hibiscus Flower, Topped with Champagne.
Negroni
Tanqueray London Dry Gin, Campari, Mancino Amaranto Red.
Passionfruit Martini
Stolichnaya Vanilla Vodka, Chinola Passionfruit, Passionfruit puree, Gomme.
Signature Cocktails
All 14
Green Luck
Peppermint infused Ketel One, Creme de Menthe, Creme de Caco White, Mint cordial, Mozart White Chocolate.
Banana Republic
Don Julio Blanco, Discarded Banana Rum, Giffard Banane Du Bresil, Cacao, Basil and Banana, Lime, Chocolate Bitters, Clarified Banana Milk.
Sophisticated Fun
Coconut fat-washed Tanqueray London Dry Gin, Banana Du Bresil, Melonade, Coconut and Basil Cordial, Pineapple juice.
Poker Face
Bulleit Bourbon, Disaronno Amaretto, Black Forest Berry Shrub, Rosemary Reduction, Blueberry Lemon Foam.
Zero Cocktails
Camden Gardens
Seedlip Garden 108, Elderflower & Basil, Lime, Foamer.
Spiced Mule
Seedlip Spice 94, Spiced Apple Reduction, Lime, Topped with Ginger Ale.
Nogroni
Tanqueray Gin 0%, Lyre’s Italian Orange, Lyre’s Aperitf Rosso.
Super Juices
All super juices are crafted in house. All 7.
PINK
Dragon Fruit, Lychee, Seamoss, Kaffir Lime Leaf, Citrus, Ginger and Lemongrass Reduction
BLUE
Blue Spirulina, Seamoss, Sage and Pineapple Reduction, Pineapple, Coconut Milk, Lime
GREEN
Matcha, Basil, Apple, Celery, Seamoss, Limeless Solution