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Located in Borough Yards just moments from London Bridge, Café François is a grand all-day French brasserie open from breakfast through to late dinner. Renowned for its rotisserie chickens and steak frites, it also offers weekend brunch, Sunday Lunch à la rotisserie and the best value Afternoon Tea in London, featuring gâteaux crafted by our master pâtissiers. Market Bar moves from morning coffees to evening cocktails, creating a vibrant, convivial space for brunch, afternoon tea or dinner, and the elegant terrace overlooks Borough Market — one of London’s most atmospheric destinations.
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Address: 14-16 Stoney St, London SE1 9AD, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 3988 5770
Website: https://www.cafefrancois.london/
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Reviews
Myriam Ward
Didn’t live up to the hype
We went for Sunday lunch, when they don’t serve their signature rotisserie chicken. We ordered Le Grand Roast. Starting with the positives: the gravy was tasty, and we really enjoyed the sausage stuffing (though the portion was quite small). The highlight of the meal was definitely the Comté gougères — rich, flavorful, and generously served (five pieces).
The meats were pleasant, but portions were disappointingly small — I could hardly believe how thin the porchetta slice was. The roast potatoes were overdone, with a thick, hard crust, and the fries were fairly basic.
As for the “unlimited” chocolate mousse, it turned out to be more of a social media trap. While they do offer refills, the mousse itself was overly sweet, and I’m not sure how much real chocolate or cacao percentage went into it. After a few spoonfuls, it was more than enough. Personally, I prefer quality over quantity, and I wouldn’t order it again.
Overall, I wouldn’t go back or recommend the restaurant. It was a busy Sunday, which is understandable, but the service felt strained — though the staff remained polite and did their best
… moreWe went for Sunday lunch, when they don’t serve their signature rotisserie chicken. We ordered Le Grand Roast. Starting with the positives: the gravy was tasty, and we really enjoyed the sausage stuffing (though the portion was quite small). The highlight of the meal was definitely the Comté gougères — rich, flavorful, and generously served (five pieces).
The meats were pleasant, but portions were disappointingly small — I could hardly believe how thin the porchetta slice was. The roast potatoes were overdone, with a thick, hard crust, and the fries were fairly basic.
As for the “unlimited” chocolate mousse, it turned out to be more of a social media trap. While they do offer refills, the mousse itself was overly sweet, and I’m not sure how much real chocolate or cacao percentage went into it. After a few spoonfuls, it was more than enough. Personally, I prefer quality over quantity, and I wouldn’t order it again.
Overall, I wouldn’t go back or recommend the restaurant. It was a busy Sunday, which is understandable, but the service felt strained — though the staff remained polite and did their best
Clare Thomas
We really enjoyed our lunch today! We had the cheese profiteroles to start along with some french bread and salty butter. We then all had the chicken and chips deal – we were offered breast or leg. All went for breast and it was so lovely and tender. The sauce on top was delicious too. We then had a mousse and an eclair for pudding and as it was my birthday, they gave me a lemon and raspberry Madeline with a little candle. Service was perfect, our wine constantly topped up, our water topped up. Plates cleared quickly but also gave us time to catch up with one another and left us be – would 100% come back and recommend here. So lovely.
… moreGracezy
A lovely place for brunch or lunch with a really nice interior. The food was delicious — the chicken was moist (though the gravy was slightly oily) and the fries were crispy. Desserts stood out to me: the chocolate mousse was just right and not too sweet, and the Paris-Brest and pastries were flaky and satisfying.
While the food was excellent, the service didn’t quite match it. We were greeted politely at the front, but the waiter who mainly served us was quite monotonous. He checked in with nearby tables about their food, but only came to our table to clear plates, which felt impersonal. For context, we were two Asian women, and the difference in attentiveness was noticeable.
Overall, great food, I would come back but the service could be more consistent.
… moreWhile the food was excellent, the service didn’t quite match it. We were greeted politely at the front, but the waiter who mainly served us was quite monotonous. He checked in with nearby tables about their food, but only came to our table to clear plates, which felt impersonal. For context, we were two Asian women, and the difference in attentiveness was noticeable.
Overall, great food, I would come back but the service could be more consistent.
Jordan-Louise Lane
We visited today for my Dad’s birthday. As someone who has worked in the industry a long time, there were lots of green flags for me here that would often go unnoticed.
– We arrived before they opened and kindly let us sit inside whilst they finished setting up.
– They also kindly took our suitcase so we didn’t have to cram it under the table (and were very kind and understanding when we later forgot it!)
– AND there’s extra railings at your table for bags/coats. Lovely touch.
– The second bottle of wine we wanted to order was out of stock so they gave us a more expensive bottle at a comped price.
– Friendly, attentive and efficient service.
– I LOVE to see an open kitchen.
– They gave my dad a little happy birthday message on his dessert.
And the food, oh my god, it was delicious. Thanks all! We’ll be back.
… more– We arrived before they opened and kindly let us sit inside whilst they finished setting up.
– They also kindly took our suitcase so we didn’t have to cram it under the table (and were very kind and understanding when we later forgot it!)
– AND there’s extra railings at your table for bags/coats. Lovely touch.
– The second bottle of wine we wanted to order was out of stock so they gave us a more expensive bottle at a comped price.
– Friendly, attentive and efficient service.
– I LOVE to see an open kitchen.
– They gave my dad a little happy birthday message on his dessert.
And the food, oh my god, it was delicious. Thanks all! We’ll be back.
Hannah Esch
We went to Cafe Francois for a Sunday roast. Arrived at 12 on the dot. The place was pretty empty which was nice but then they sat people right next to us, which would be fine if the tables weren’t so close together. It felt like we were having lunch with strangers.
After ordering, our food came to the table within 5 minutes which we didn’t like. We would have liked more time to enjoy our drinks and settle in. Overall it felt very rushed.
The food was good – there was nothing spectacular about it but it is a good roast. Overall an okay experience.
… moreAfter ordering, our food came to the table within 5 minutes which we didn’t like. We would have liked more time to enjoy our drinks and settle in. Overall it felt very rushed.
The food was good – there was nothing spectacular about it but it is a good roast. Overall an okay experience.
Perrie Powell
The waiter who served us was outstanding, quite possibly the best service I’ve ever received, and he is a real credit to the restaurant.
However, the pricing here feels excessive. £15 for a quarter of chicken is steep, and when we ordered the whole chicken (which arrives pre-cut), it was clear that not all parts were included, notably the wings, under-breast, and carcass meat. Given the price, I would expect to receive the full bird. This made the experience feel somewhat misleading.
The quality of the food itself was very good, the chips and potato dauphinoise were excellent. That said, I would prefer the jus served separately, as its strong flavour overpowered the chicken.
Lastly, I was surprised to see a £1 charity charge added to the bill alongside a 15% service charge. While I support charitable giving, I think this should be made clear upfront. At these prices, it would also feel more appropriate for the restaurant to donate or match this themselves.
Overall, the high pricing and lack of transparency let the experience down, despite excellent service.
if the waiter happens to see this, you are genuinely too good for this place. You deserve to be working in a Michelin-starred restaurant or training others in a higher ranked establishment.
… moreHowever, the pricing here feels excessive. £15 for a quarter of chicken is steep, and when we ordered the whole chicken (which arrives pre-cut), it was clear that not all parts were included, notably the wings, under-breast, and carcass meat. Given the price, I would expect to receive the full bird. This made the experience feel somewhat misleading.
The quality of the food itself was very good, the chips and potato dauphinoise were excellent. That said, I would prefer the jus served separately, as its strong flavour overpowered the chicken.
Lastly, I was surprised to see a £1 charity charge added to the bill alongside a 15% service charge. While I support charitable giving, I think this should be made clear upfront. At these prices, it would also feel more appropriate for the restaurant to donate or match this themselves.
Overall, the high pricing and lack of transparency let the experience down, despite excellent service.
if the waiter happens to see this, you are genuinely too good for this place. You deserve to be working in a Michelin-starred restaurant or training others in a higher ranked establishment.
Penny William
This was the best meal I’ve had in London. I’m currently on Ozempic and it is suppose to make you feel like not eating BUT the flavours of the chicken kept making me eat and wanting more! Either I’m just a glutton or the ozempic isn’t working or the food is just THAT GOOD!!!
The price was just as appetising! Service was great, the lady at reception was so kind and helpful!
… moreThe price was just as appetising! Service was great, the lady at reception was so kind and helpful!
James Roberts
Great service, food and decor.
The rotisserie chicken, frites, pan jus and merguez sausage is a great combination.
The chocolate mousse is lighter than i’m used to but a delight with all the chocolate shavings and honeycomb it can be served w. at request. The house white wine is lovely.
… moreThe rotisserie chicken, frites, pan jus and merguez sausage is a great combination.
The chocolate mousse is lighter than i’m used to but a delight with all the chocolate shavings and honeycomb it can be served w. at request. The house white wine is lovely.
Sara Gado
The place is very nice and cozy, we didn’t have a booking so ended up by the bar which I would usually hate, but it was actually a good comfortable seat and got to make convo with the bar tender who was very friendly. The food was 10/10. We got the roast chicken and a kale gretan, never thought I would enjoy that veg. Portion was very satisfying. Prices are a little to the higher range but was not unreasonable.
… moreWendy Yang
We were given a treat to have afternoon tea there yesterday afternoon.
The staff were helpful and attentive. But sitting area was very compact close to each other the table was very small plates by plates.
The bread for sandwiches were slightly stale. The cakes and brioche were overly too sweet and heavy. Not a venue for afternoon tea.
… moreThe staff were helpful and attentive. But sitting area was very compact close to each other the table was very small plates by plates.
The bread for sandwiches were slightly stale. The cakes and brioche were overly too sweet and heavy. Not a venue for afternoon tea.