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02/06/2026
Summer is calling, and our summer salads have answered. ☀️🥗
Fresh, vibrant and full of flavour, our new summer salads have arrived. From sweet peaches and zesty quinoa to crunchy greens and colourful seasonal ingredients, every bowl is designed to feel light, satisfying and seriously delicious.
Whether you're looking for a wholesome lunch, a healthy pick-me-up or simply something fresh for the warmer days ahead, there's a new favourite waiting for you.
Which one are you trying first? 🌿✨
01/06/2026
Even coffee runs come with a plus one 🐾☕
Pet-friendly, always. Because no one should miss out on the good stuff 🐶✨
31/05/2026
POV: the route uniform makes you 83% cooler instantly
29/05/2026
hospitality is more than just food and coffee 🫶🏻
27/05/2026
This hat + a coconut matcha with 1 pump vanilla = dangerous levels of main character energy
25/05/2026
One thing about us? We WILL romanticise a pastry
22/05/2026
good coffee. bad decisions. repeat tomorrow.
20/05/2026
Build your lunch box like your life depends on it
18/05/2026
How many coffees is too many coffees? Asking for a friend.
17/05/2026
table 2 watching a cross-generational misunderstanding unfold in real time 😭🤣
15/05/2026
Barista art so pretty i nearly apologised before drinking it
14/05/2026
not a single ergonomic position in sight 🤭🤣
13/05/2026
English breakfast, cilbir or the hangover?
Choose your fighter
12/05/2026
POV: you asked “how have you been?” and accidentally unlocked a 47-minute podcast episode.
Tag the friend who says “long story short” and then starts from 2014 🤭
11/05/2026
Which one are you today? 👀
We’ve got something for every mood.
01/05/2026
you don’t need to ask us twice 🫶🏻
21/04/2026
Pick a base.
Add a main.
Finish it with a couple of sides if you like.
Simple as that.
We’ve taken our loved café menu and turned it into a build-your-own for life on the go. And if you don’t feel like deciding, we’ve got ready-made combos waiting for you too.
Expect fresh Mediterranean flavours, bold Middle Eastern spices, and a whole lot of love when you visit us at En Route Farringdon.
📍 Find us at 63 Cowcross St, London EC1M 6BP
17/04/2026
if you needed a sign for brunch this weekend… this is it.
📍Cafe Route, Dalston Square, London, E8 3BQ
14/04/2026
which bestie are you? 👀 vote below…
📍Cafe Route | farringdon | strand | dalston | haggerston
13/04/2026
What a launch!
We just want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who came down, showed love and celebrated this new chapter with us. Seeing the space come to life, filled with great energy, familiar faces and new ones, meant everything.
From where we started to where we are now, this journey has been something special, and we’re only just getting started. We’re so excited to finally open our doors and welcome you properly into our new home.
This is more than just a new space, it’s the beginning of something bigger. A place for fresh food, good people and everyday moments done right.
Come and find us at:
📍 63 Cowcross St, London EC1M 6BP
We can’t wait to see you again (and again)
10/04/2026
A little peek into our camera roll this week 🤍
04/04/2026
something new is arriving in farringdon, london next week…
02/04/2026
FARRINGDON 📍- We’re opening Tuesday 7th April!
Our first EN ROUTE branch lands next week, after a well rested Easter break! To celebrate, we’re running a full month of opening offers:
Tuesday 7th April - Thursday 9th April
7am -11am
☕100 FREE Coffee + Pastry
🫢10 random customers will also get a reusable Route cup that will give them 10% off ALL future drink orders for life.
11am - CLOSE
🥗100 FREE Lunch Box (admin tip: go for the meatballs, thank me later)
THROUGHOUT APRIL
25% off for opening month when you sign up to our embargo app
📍Find us at 63 Cowcross Street, EC1M 6BP, right across Farringdon Station.
Open Monday - Friday
7am - 6pm
We’ll see you there.
15/03/2026
Happy Mother’s Day to the incredible women who fill our lives with love, strength and warmth.
Today is all about celebrating the mums, grandmothers and mother figures who make every day brighter. Wishing you a beautiful day from all of us at Cafe Route.
Address
Unit A Gaumont Tower, Dalston Square
London
E8 3BQ
For the vegetarian/vegan restaurant and Mediterranean restaurant and deli located at Dalston Square in London, there are several options for public transport. If you're traveling by tube, take the Overground to Dalston Junction Station. From there, it's a 6-minute walk to your destination.
If you prefer to travel by bus, take the 30, 56, or 242 bus which all stop at Dalston Lane. From there, it's just a 2-minute walk to your destination.
For those driving to the location, there is a car park available at Dalston Square. However, parking may be limited and charges may apply.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday |
8am - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
8am - 10pm |
| Thursday |
8am - 10pm |
| Friday |
8am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
8am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
8am - 6pm |
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What people say
Vegetarian and vegan restaurants are becoming increasingly popular as people become more health-conscious and environmentally aware. Cafe Route, located in Dalston Square, London, is a shining example of a restaurant that caters to this growing trend. This Mediterranean-style eatery offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan options that are both delicious and nutritious.
One of the standout features of Cafe Route is their freshly brewed coffee. The aroma alone is enough to entice customers to dine in or grab a cup to go. But it's not just the coffee that's worth raving about - their Grilled Chicken Pitta is also a must-try dish. The combination of flavors and nourishing ingredients make for a satisfying meal.
Cafe Route also offers small plates for evening dining, such as their Potato Lokma, which is perfect for sharing with friends or family. And if you're a seafood lover, don't miss out on their Malai Prawns - it's where the bounty of the ocean meets culinary finesse.
But perhaps what sets Cafe Route apart from other vegetarian/vegan restaurants is their commitment to using fresh and high-quality ingredients. Their Route Coffee, for instance, promises an extraordinary taste that will transport you to another world.
Overall, Cafe Route in Dalston Square is definitely worth checking out if you're looking for delicious vegetarian/vegan options in London. Whether you're dining in or grabbing something to go, you're sure to be impressed by the quality and flavor of their offerings.
