La Provence is an independent café on Gray’s Inn Road in Holborn, serving breakfast, coffee and generous lunches from early morning. The compact dining room is supported by a busy takeaway counter that caters to nearby offices and local regulars. Friendly service, substantial portions and straightforward prices give it the character of a dependable neighbourhood café.
Morning choices include cooked English breakfast plates, eggs, sausages and grilled flatbreads, alongside pastries and freshly prepared coffee. Bagels, panini, ciabatta and sandwiches can be filled from the chilled counter, with smoked salmon and other familiar café combinations available. The selection works equally well for a sit down breakfast or something quick to carry away.
Lunch brings a changing display of hot home cooked dishes such as lasagne, pasta, pies, meatballs and creamy potato dauphinoise. North African influence appears through warming tagines, seasoned meats and vegetable stews, while beans, squash and other vegetables create colourful meat free combinations. Diners can choose several items together for a varied and filling plate.
Wraps filled with falafel, hummus, salad and sauces offer another substantial vegetarian option, while the cold counter provides lighter salads and filled breads. Cakes, pastries, tea and cappuccino cover the quieter moments between breakfast and lunch. The changing daily format rewards regular visits and keeps the focus on fresh, comforting food rather than a fixed restaurant menu.
Address: 63 Gray’s Inn Road, Holborn, London WC1X 8TL, United Kingdom