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26 Grains
🥐BreakfastClosed · Opens 8:00 AM$$ · Mid-range

26 Grains

4.3 ·

Discover 26 Grains, a cosy café tucked into Neal's Yard's courtyard charm. Tuck into grain bowls and porridge dressed up with creative twists like Turkish-style eggs with chilli butter, paired with quality coffee.

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Reasons to go

  • Menu centres on grains and porridge with inventive twists, like Turkish-style eggs with chilli butter and crispy nuts on sourdough
  • Tucked into Neal's Yard, a small courtyard nook within Covent Garden
  • Seating is limited, so the compact space fills up and booking ahead is recommended
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Full description

26 Grains has carved out a niche in Neal's Yard with a menu centred on grains and porridge, dressed up with more inventive combinations like Turkish-style eggs with chilli butter and crispy nuts on sourdough. The compact, cosy space suits Covent Garden's tucked-away courtyard character, and reviewers consistently praise the freshness of the food and quality of the coffee.

Its moderate trendy and aesthetic scores reflect a spot that's stylish without being purely Instagram-driven, appealing to those looking for a genuinely different breakfast option. It's a good pick for something lighter and more distinctive than a standard fry-up.

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Address

1 Neal's Yard, London WC2H 9DP, UK · Bloomsbury
Website
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Hours

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Booking

Booking recommended

Duration

1h

Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

  • Booking is recommended given limited seating
  • the Turkish-style eggs are a reviewer favourite
  • easy to combine with browsing the shops in Neal's Yard and Seven Dials.
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Reviews

Today was our first visit, and it was a really great choice. The food was delicious and fresh, the coffee was lovely, and the staff were super friendly. We tried the Apple, Hazelnut Yoghurt and the Fried Eggs in Chilli Butter both were absolutely delicious and full of flavor. Definitely a place worth revisiting 🤎

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Salama Alshehhi

2/5

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