Opened in the summer of 2018 at La Suite West hotel. Location is on a quiet tree lined street near Hyde Park, West End, and Paddington and has a sun-dappled private terrace. Features a plant-based menu with Italian influences, serving brunch menu, all-day desserts, and afternoon tea. The cafe's kitchen and menus are fully vegan. Reported closed September 2022.
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41-51 Inverness Terrace, Bayswater (at La Suite West Hotel), West London, England, W2 3JN
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- Outdoor seating
- Wheelchair accessible
- Accepts credit cards
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Last update on 18 Oct 2023 by Frillykins
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Added by HappyCow on 04 Jul 2018
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69 Reviews
First Review by IsaacTull
nmarks1
Points +103
Vegan afternoon tea bucket list - Edit
Probably the best vegan afternoon tea in London. Good for a special occasion good area to explore and walk off the vegan feast!
Read moreShelgy09
I thought this place was temporarily closed? We have been wanting to visit it for ages. Did you actually visit it in October last year?
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SophieJClout
Points +46
Best afternoon tea in London! - Edit
The food here is unbeatable, it does however have to be a treat as it's quite pricey but worth every penny. I especially liked the alcohol free Prosecco and the display of the sandwiches is so pretty! I love the edible gold decoration and how tasty it all is!
Read morePros: Best afternoon tea in London
Cons: They still serve dairy!
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cwl666
Points +1430
Would like to try again/more - Edit
The tea experience and breakfast sound lovely. I only had the risotto entree. Staff was very helpful but for a vegan restaurant the staff probably shouldn’t be volunteering “I like my meat” when you ask them about the menu. (New server in all fairness)
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AudreyEmmaPlyler
Points +980
Delicious British Tea Experience - Edit
For anyone who isn’t a UK national and would like to experience the afternoon tea experience but who is also vegan, this is the only option. It’s a bit expensive, but the service and the food is worth it. Nothing brings joy like finger sandwiches and mini cakes.
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Lenene
Points +882
Good breakfast but expensive - Edit
I was a bit disappointed by the indoor space - very dark on a sunny morning at 10am! I asked to sit outside which was very green and quiet. My pancakes (£10) were very original and fluffy. The raspberries and strawberries ripe and delicious. I believe I was supposed to have maple syrup too but didn't ask as the fruit coulis was sweet enough. My ruby latte was good too but pricey - £5!! My flexitarian friend had the full English breakfast and was happy with it. Although in my opinion it looked too small for the price (£15) They initially charged her for her pot of tea (£3.75) until she pointed out that it was included in the breakfast!
Read moreGood but not sure I would go back for breakfast.
Pros: All vegan, Lovely quiet outdoor space
Cons: Dark indoor space
Sue_Pile
Thank yu for the review. The Terrace is open for all diners at Cafe Forty One. The restaurant interior is in keeping with the concept of the hotel and is normally bright is sitting at the window area. Sorry to hear you thought it a little dark. We do hope you visit us again, you dont mention if you were a residential guest, especially in the latter days of summer while the terrace is still suitable for dining alfresco.
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Shammyacj
Points +72
Awesome - Edit
Cafe forty one is a hot place for cold weather and I like that
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Amazing organization, All foods yummy
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whonickedmename
Points +30
Great cooked breakfast - Edit
We had the full vegan breakfast - yum! Great service and good food, we were well set up for the day ahead...
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VeganAbroad
Points +1028
Delicious Vegan Breakfast - Edit
Highly recommend even for non vegans. The tofu eggs tasted like eggs! Best vegan sausage I’ve had. Avocado toast is creamy! They almost didn’t seat us because we were walk ins so make a reservation if you can.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Cheap for London, Hot water in bathroom sinks and hand lotion!
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Hoffman2626
Points +227
Afternoon Tea was amazing!!! - Edit
We were looking for an Afternoon Tea in London! This was one of the cheapest and happened to be ALL VEGAN! The entire restaurant is Vegan so that was definitely a huge plus! The finger sandwiches were very traditional and delicious. The deserts were great too. All of the food was great. This is a French Vegan restaurant. There are many other afternoon tea options in London but this was the best price and more traditional Afternoon tea. I would definitely recommend this place!
Read morePros: Quality, Presentation, Taste
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chb-pbfp
Points +10547
Excellent Vegan food - Edit
Small cosy vegan spot inside the hotel "La Suite West" with excellent vegan only food for breakfast lunch and diner.
Read morePros: Good Vegan food, Cosy place
Cons: No opening in the evening
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asmason
Points +100
Best vegan afternoon tea! - Edit
All vegan food. Great range of hot drink selections. The afternoon tea was perfect! Left with full a tummy! Service was fantastic!
Read moreSue_Pile
Thank you so much for your reveiw - please visit us again
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SoniaJames
Points +245
Beautiful - Edit
Food , service, location-everything was perfect!
Read morePros: Service is amazing , Food is amazing , So close to tube station
Sue_Pile
Thank you - please visit us again soon
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ErikaSurles
Points +602
Try the omelette - Edit
We had a very short stay in London, but ate breakfast at this cafe twice. It was absolutely fantastic. Their soy cappuccino was amazing. And my absolute favorite breakfast dish was their omelette. But the avo toast and pancakes were great too. They have English breakfast as well as continental one. Which I was not a big fan of. But good nonetheless, it’s just a personal choice. I really recommend stopping by for breakfast if you can.
Read morePros: Great food, Cozy place, Waitresses were super kind and caring.
Cons: It’s also the hotel breakfast place.
Sue_Pile
Thank you - please visit us again
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RandallSurles
Points +157
Fantastic food! - Edit
We were staying at a nearby hotel and found this cafe. This is attached to a hotel and the sign isn’t very big, but the breakfast was amazing. We came back two days in a row and tried everything on their breakfast menu, it was unfortunate we weren’t able to try lunch, I’m confident it was awesome too.
Read morePros: Chick pea omelette was so smooth and awesome, Pancakes, Tofu scramble
Cons: A little speedy but well worth it
Sue_Pile
Thank you. Next time you are in London please join us for lunch.
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Verhi
Points +192
Top English breakfast - Edit
I had the full English breakfast and it was perfect
Read moreSue_Pile
Thank you - please visit us again
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SusanSmith
Points +426
Just ok - Edit
We stayed at the hotel and had breakfast, which was fine, but nowadays most non-vegan hotels offer as many vegan breakfast options as this all-vegan place. We also had high tea, which was disappointing. Sandwiches were very good, but the scones were dry (or maybe old) and every dessert was chocolate. We left a lot of it.
Read moreSue_Pile
I was so sorry to read your review, but thank you for taking the time. Feedback is always appreciated. I will pass it onto Chef and the team. Please try us again for lunch.
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mt19
Points +371
OK - Edit
Had the afternoon tea, nothing stood out, we both felt a little disappointed. Scones were particularly dry. Food was average, as was the setting. For the price we would expect a better table setting, presentation and interesting food.
Read moreService was barely average but they automatically add on a service charge. Reminded us of a training cafe, but more expensive.
Pros: Vegan afternoon tea option
Sue_Pile
On behalf of Cafe Forty One I was so disappointed to read your review - but thank you for taking the time. I will pass your feedback to Chef and the restaurant team - we take pride in giving our guests the best plantbased food and experience possible. I do hope you try us again.
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vgn3li
Points +26
AMAZING vegan food - Edit
The vegan omelet is amazing 😍
Read moreSue_Pile
Thank you, your review is much appreciated. Please visit us again.
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·X·
Points +21078
Cafe 41 - Edit
Excellent vegan afternoon tea. Highly recommend that you make a booking, otherwise there may not be free space for you. Service is a bit strange, but they make up for it with their fancy food.
Read moreI live close to this restaurant and plan to try their dinner options soon, which looked appealing. It’s a nice place to take a date despite the restaurant being located in a hotel.
PS- They have vegan croissants.
Sue_Pile
Thank you for your review, We are serving our festive lunch and Afternoon Tea menus until 24 December - we hope you will join us to try them out.
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NicolaCummings
Points +106
Was so excited to try this place - Edit
Was so excited to try this place. A lot smaller than I expected and the decor is unremarkable. Hubby had full breakfast - not particularly big, cold scrambled tofu & nothing different or exciting. I had chickpea omelette on sourdough which was just OK. Definitely not worth the price or hype. Spent 9 days in London & Brighton and this was by far the worst place we ate in
Read moreSue_Pile
Thank you for taking the time to let us know your thoughts. All feedback is much appreciated. I am so sorry that your experience was not as we would have liked it to be - I will pass your comments to Chef and the Team.
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acalton
Points +60
Cute Space - Edit
Had breakfast here, did not stay at the hotel. I had a full English breakfast and ruby latte. The latte was amazing. The English breakfast was okay - didn’t care for the tofu scramble at all. It was a bit cold and tasted like unseasoned mushy tofu. The beans, hashbrowns, and sausage was good though! My husband tried the pancakes, and they were delicious!
Read moreSue_Pile
Thank you for your comments - we will pas them back to Chef and the Restaurant team. Hope you try us for lunch or Afternoon Tea.
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NickAnderson
Points +170
Amazing breakfasts - Edit
Stayed at the hotel for 3 nights and had 3 amazing breakfasts
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options , Friendly service , Outdoor dining
Sue_Pile
Thank you - we hope to see you again.
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Mukund
Points +40
Great food - Edit
Food was amazing
Read morePros: Amazing food
Cons: Expensive
Sue_Pile
Thank you for your reveiw. We are disappointed to see that you considered us expensive. We have worked very hard to make prices for a specialist plantbased Afternoon Tea competitive and think we are considering the other offerings in London. We hope you try us again for All-day Deserts or Lunch.
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memphitt
Points +153
Great place - Edit
Firstly this place is so beautiful especially the outdoor seating which really shines when the suns out. A friend and I both had the afternoon tea which was delicious, each sandwich was unique in its own way, the pastries were beautiful and light. The scones were flaky and paired well with the jam and cream cheese which had a hint of coconut to it. The non-alcoholic fizz worked well as a palate cleanser and the staff were attentive. This is a great stop if you’re looking for high quality afternoon tea, will definitely be coming back to try more of their menu.
Read moreSue_Pile
Thank you so much. We hope to see you again.
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electro_girl
Points +128
Superb afternoon tea! - Edit
Took my sisters here for my birthday and was not disappointed - it was SO lovely to have a fully vegan afternoon tea, the staff are truly delightful and the overall atmosphere and ambiance cannot be faulted. The sandwiches were exceptionally good, my only criticisms would be that the cheese board portions are incredibly meagre for the price and I’d advise against the green smoothies unless you like the taste of their healthier ingredients (kale etc).
Read moreSue_Pile
Thank you - we are so pleased that you enjoyed your Afternoon Tea. I will mention you comments to Chef. We hope you visit us again.
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ajwiesner
Points +245
Incredible English Breakfast - Edit
We all know breakfast can be difficult for vegans when traveling. Not in London! The coffee is good but the food is better!
Read moreSue_Pile
Thank you - we hope to see you again
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TineGo
Points +388
vegan afternoon tea - Edit
I went there with a few non-vegan friends during my holidays in London. All of us liked the afternoon tea and my friends were positively surprised by their 'vegan experience'. Everything was tasty and looked very well prepared and arranged. The staff was also very friendly, but maybe a bit inattentive (or too busy?? it was not all that full though tbh).
Read moreWhen you take the afternoon tea, they give you 'unlimited' tea re-fill which is pretty nice. However, our first order was forgotten by the staff and we had to ask for it and our second order almost was forgotten too; we were about to re-ask when the staff member seemed to remember us... When one of us wanted a third tea, it took ages until she had it ordered and served again as well, so it does appear like a general thing to me?
Pros: it was very tasty and nicely arranged, sweets were not too sweet, exactly to my liking, nice location, friendly staff
Cons: it took a while until we got our tea, no discount even though they promoted it online..?, automatically charged additional service fee
Sue_Pile
Thank you for your review, I will pass yur comments onto the Management Team. Customer service is very important to us. If you were enjoying afternoon tea as a reservation for August special offer you should have recieved the relevant reduction. If this is the case please email the hotel directly.
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