Cafe Fresco at the
Wash House Cafe
A spacious cafe in the heart of Westminster, Central London
Our spacious and comfortable cafe sits in the heart of London, in the beautiful former Victorian swimming baths building on Great Smith Street near Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and St James’s Park. Whether you are in town for work or on holiday, the Wash House Cafe is the perfect place for breakfast, lunch or a coffee break in Westminster.
The Café Fresco team cook up hearty breakfasts to start the day and tasty lunch specials, homemade soups, generous jacket potatoes and scrumptious sandwiches to bring a smile to lunchtime. We also make delicious coffee and have a selection of tasty cakes.
Get here early in the summer for a spot on the balcony, overlooking our beautiful Lemon Pip Garden.
With lunch options from under £7, the Wash House Cafe is one of the best value cafe and coffee shops in Westminster and central London.
Opening hours
We’re open from Monday to Friday, 8am to 3pm.
Breakfast is served until 11am, and hot meals served between 12pm and 2:15pm. All food is available to takeaway.
Please see our current menu below.
Meal Deals
Meal Deal 1
Hot Soup, Sandwich, and Fresh Fruit or Crisps
£7.95
Meal Deal 2
Toasted Panini, Mineral Water or Can, Fresh Fruit or Crisps
£8.50
Meal Deal 3
Bacon or Fried Egg or Sausage in a Roll, and Tea or Coffee
£5.95
Meal Deal 4
Hot Dish of the Day, Mineral Water or Can, and Fresh Fruit
£8.95
Our Menu
V = Vegetarian / Ve = Vegan
Breakfast
Traditional Breakfast – £12.50
Bacon, sausage, two eggs, baked beans, two slices of toast, and chips or hash browns
The Full Monty Breakfast – £13.50
Two bacon, two sausage, two eggs, mushrooms, baked beans, two slices of toast, and chips or hash browns
Vegetarian Breakfast (V) – £12.50
Vegetarian sausage, fried egg, baked beans, grilled tomato, mushrooms and hash browns
On Toast
Scrambled or Fried Eggs (V) – £9.95
Baked Beans (V) – £7.50
Scrambled Eggs and Smoked Salmon – £10.50
Breakfast Ciabatta
Bacon, Sausage and Egg – £7.95
Fried Egg, Mushroom and Cheese – £7.95
Loaded Halloumi Brioche – £8.50
Grilled halloumi, avocado, baby spinach, tomato salsa and mayo
Egg & Bacon Brioche – £7.50
Streaky bacon, fried egg, baby spinach, tomato salsa and mayo
Winter Porridge Bowl (V) – £6.75
Cinnamon or oat porridge, oat milk, maple syrup, poached rhubarb, nuts and pomegranates
Croissant – £2.50
Two Slices of Toast –£2.70
Two Slices of Toast with Jam, Marmalade, or Peanut Butter – £3.50
Breakfast Extras
Fried Egg, Bacon or Sausage – £1.50
Baked Beans, Tomato or Mushrooms – £1.50
Jacket Potatoes
Just butter – £7.00
Cheese or Beans – £8.50
Egg Mayonnaise – £8.50
Tuna – £8.50
Tuna and Cheese – £9.50
Ham and Cheese – £9.50
Beans and Cheese – £9.50
Cheese and Coleslaw – £9.50
Coronation Chicken – £9.50
Chicken and Bacon – £9.50
Chilli – £10.95
Extra Cheese, Ham, Bacon or Beans – £1.50
Ciabattas & Paninis
Ciabatta Tricolore (V) – £7.95
Mozzarella, avocado, tomato and basil
Ciabatta Mediterranean (V) – £7.95
Grilled Mediterranean vegetables & mozzarella
Ciabatta Fresco – £8.50
Chicken escalope, mozzarella, crispy bacon & sweet chilli
Ciabatta Pollo – £7.95
Chicken escalope, melted cheese & mushrooms
Ciabatta Triple Cheese – £7.95
Trio of mozzarella, cheddar and Swiss cheeses
Special of the Day – £7.95
Add chips for £2.50
Main Courses
Seasonal Soup Served with Toast/Bread and Butter – £6.95
Home Made Lasagne – £9.95
Macaroni Cheese – £9.95
Beef Stew – £10.95
Served with mashed potato and seasonal vegetables
Jerk Chicken – £10.95
Marinated in Jamaican spices and served with rice, peas and coleslaw
Shakshuka (V) – £9.50
Two baked eggs in a rich tomato sauce with spices, served on toasted bread
Vegetable Tagine (Ve) – £9.50
Roasted courgettes, carrots, aubergine, chickpeas with toasted seeds and spices, served with couscous
Mushroom Stroganoff (V) – £9.50
Chestnut mushrooms in a creamy paprika sauce
Chilli con Carne and Rice – £9.50
Chicken Escalope, Chips and Peas – £12.50
Falafel and Cheese Tortilla – £8.95
Two Samosas (Veg, Lamb or Chicken) and Salad – £8.95
Soup of the Day Served with Toast/Bread and Butter – £6.95
Fish and Chips (Fridays only) – £12.50
Traditional battered fish served with peas and tartare sauce
Specials of the Day – £9.95
Hot Sandwiches
Bacon – £4.95
Sausage – £4.95
Fried Egg – £4.95
Egg & Bacon – £5.50
Baguette/Ciabatta – 80p extra
Freshly-Made Sandwiches
Mature Cheddar Cheese – £4.95
Honey Roast Ham – £4.95
Roast Beef – £5.25
Egg Mayonnaise – £4.95
Coronation Chicken – £5.25
Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato – £5.25
Tuna and Cucumber – £5.25
Chicken and Avocado – £5.50
Smoked Salmon – £7.00
Fresh House Salads
Tuna Salad – £7.95
Feta Cheese Salad – £8.95
Houmous & Falafel Salad (V) – £8.95
Quiche Salad – £8.95
Tricolore Salad – £8.95
Smoked Salmon Salad – £8.95
Cakes, Snacks and Cold Drinks
We also offer a range of delicious cakes, sweet and savoury snacks, and fruit.
Cakes – from £3.00
Allergy Notice
Food prepared in our cafe may contain the following ingredients: milk, eggs, wheat, peanuts, and tree nuts, and we cannot guarantee an environment free from allergens. If you have a food allergy, please notify a member of our staff.
Drinks menu
Coffee Menu
Espresso – £1.80
Double Espresso – £2.50
Americano – £3.00
Cappuccino – £3.20
Latte – £3.20
Flat White – £3.00
Mocha – £3.20
Iced Coffee – £3.95
Extras
Extra Espresso Shot – 70p
Flavour Shot – 80p
Vanilla, hazelnut or caramel syrup
Hot Drinks
Tea – £2.00
Herbal Tea – £2.80
Hot Chocolate – £3.20
Cold Drinks
Canned Drinks – £1.80
San Pellegrino – £2.00
Mineral Water – £2.00
Fruit Juice – £2.75
Supporting our community
The Wash House Cafe is run as a social enterprise with profits going towards supporting our community activities and services, which promote healthy and cohesive communities in the local area.
Member discounts
Join the Abbey Centre for member discounts and enjoy filter coffee or tea for just £1 per cup, or a latte for £1.25. Members aged 60+ also get a £1.25 discount on main courses over £4 upon presentation of a valid membership card.
Wash House Cafe hire
Our cafe is also available to hire for dinners, receptions and large meetings and events. Please visit the Wash House Cafe page dedicated to hiring for more details.
