Wagon Cafe

60 Drayton Park, London N5 1ND, United Kingdom
+44 20 7354 9876
$$$ Cafe
(86 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Wagon Cafe sits comfortably on Drayton Park as a dependable spot where locals and visitors alike settle in for a solid, unpretentious breakfast or casual lunch. This cafe brings a familiar, neighborhood feel — bustling yet down-to-earth — making it a popular choice especially on busy mornings and lively match days when nearby football fans spill in.

The interior is straightforward with a no-fuss charm, and during peak times the place hums with energy from a mix of regulars grabbing their morning coffee and visitors eager for a hearty fry-up or a quick bite. The staff here tend to manage the rush with a friendly, efficient approach that keeps things moving while maintaining a welcoming vibe.

Wagon Cafe’s menu is wide-ranging, catering well to different tastes without overcomplicating things. Breakfast options like Eggs Benedict and the English Breakfast are reliable crowd-pleasers, while the veggie-friendly selections such as the Royal Veggie breakfast or the falafel provide good alternatives for plant-based eaters. The cafe’s shakes, including a notably rich chocolate milkshake, and coffees like mochas and lattes, add to its appeal as a casual stop for caffeine and comfort food.

Visitors often come here for a familiar, filling start to the day or a casual midday pick-me-up. It’s common to see a mix of weekday workers popping in early and families or groups grabbing a weekend brunch. The atmosphere balances welcoming liveliness with enough calm for a chat or some quiet time over a coffee.

While the space isn't particularly spacious or trendy, its strength lies in the warm, no-nonsense hospitality and solid value on the plate. This is a place that feels rooted in its neighborhood, serving food and drinks that match the pace and rhythm of everyday London N5 life.

Highlights
Great coffee
Great tea selection
Popular for
Breakfast
Lunch
Solo dining
What they serve
Coffee
Quick bite
Best for
Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

06:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Tuesday

06:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Wednesday

06:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Thursday

06:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Friday

06:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Saturday

07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Sunday

06:30 AM - 04:00 PM

86 Reviews
Gemma Appleton

05 Jan 2026

We had a wonderful experience on match day yesterday at the Wagon. It was incredibly busy and we waited 25 mins for a table, but the servers were lovely about it and we got our food very quickly after sitting down. The waitress had such good energy, she could have been very stressed and there were a lot of people in there but she had a smile on her face the whole time while she and the other members worked hard to serve the customers. The food and freshly squeezed orange juice was delicious. Will definitely go back again!

Robert Grantmyre

02 Jan 2026

This was our go-to breakfast spot while staying in the neighborhood for a week. Great food and good prices! I actually booked our place based on this spot being nearby. Every football vacation needs one of these!

Andrew Charlesworth

23 Nov 2025

Unassuming down-to-earth cafe serving great food and coffee at reasonable prices. Friendly, attentive service and an extensive menu.

Dhruv Jain

14 Nov 2025

Stumbled into this place this morning. It was buzzing and thought I’d check it out. Delicious fry up, everything done well, good price at £8.80 for this amount of food, and service was sweet and short, exactly how I like it. So glad to find a neighborhood gem (but looks like I’m not the only one who feels this way)

Zoof

31 Oct 2025

Me and my family stumbled into this place on a windy morning on holiday. We were pretty apprehensive on what to get first due to the seeming lack of halal options on the menu. However we ended on my parents getting omelettes and myself eggs and chips. Food was excellent and the atmosphere was really great. My younger sister got a chocolate milkshake which I stole a bit of; it was also excellent. It was affordable considering we were a family of five. I'd love to come to this place again sometime down the road

Aleksandra Żebrowska

13 Oct 2025

Second time with English breakfast and again good choice. Then first, the place is really cozy, well decorated. My friend said there is vibe of American breakfast places, for me it was rather scenery like in British movies, but no matter, the fact this place is nice. Moreover… really huge, huge portions were other plus, but the most important, despite that, it was really tasty, good. For sure I will check that place next time at London!

tommy stayton

07 Oct 2025

Cosy local cafe with a bit of everything. I had the chicken shish which was perfect.

Kitty

20 Sep 2025

Yeehaw this is an exceptional brunch spot for a dusty Sunday. Nothing like extra hash browns to make you feel better after one too many beers the previous night. The service is top notch too - quite possibly the best cafe service you’ll get in London

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