Helma Cafe + Wine Shop

18/04/2026

14/04/2026

Another batch of the vibrant pink sauerkraut is ready. After a fermentation process of about 4 weeks 💥 Packed with live probiotics, enzymes and nutrients such as fibre, iron and magnesium. Apparently about 90% of the body’s serotonin is produced in the gut. So by looking after our gut health we support the production of our “happiness hormone “ serotonin 😊

25/03/2026

Buckets of cabbage 🥬 turning into the most delicious and gut loving sauerkraut. So simple, so delicious 💪🏼 💫

10/12/2025

Every corner whispers a story.
Every cup and bottle feels like a small ritual of comfort and care.
Come by Helma and make it part of your day💫

09/12/2025

From first cut to the last bite..
That usually means one thing: it was really tasty 😋

08/12/2025

Whether it’s dinner, a slow movie night, or just because -

pick a bottle to take home🍷🍇

07/12/2025

Dog-friendly vibes at Helma 🐶

At Helma Café you’re always welcome to bring your four-legged friend, we’re proudly dog friendly and happy to see you both. 🐾💛

We even have special dog treats, freshly made in our kitchen. Safe, natural and absolutely delicious (Daisy approves).
Today she was our little model on set.
Daisy, thank you for your charm! 🥰

If you’re looking for a cosy London café where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch, pastries or great coffee together with your dog, this is exactly the place you’ve been searching for.

Pop in to Helma, we’d love to welcome you both 🐶🤍☕

Dog friendly café • Healthy brunch • Vegetarian café • Vegan • Dog treats • happy together

06/12/2025

All-day breakfast energy - whatever time you start 🍳

05/12/2025

There’s something grounding about the process - chopping, stirring, layering flavours.
A little ritual that turns simple ingredients into a plate that feels just right.
Here’s what it became in the end 🤌🏻🍲🍴

04/12/2025

TOP 10 Wines for Christmas

Which wine would you choose for the festive season? 🎄

1. 🇫🇷 Chinon La Nivardière “Renaissance”.
Juicy dark fruits with savoury notes, a soft structure, and a long spicy finish.

2. 🇮🇹 l’Archetipo Susumante Rosato Brut.
A delicate rosé sparkling wine with aromas of red berries, light citrus and spring flowers, with a balanced taste and a pleasant wild-strawberry aftertaste.

3. 🇫🇷 Mosse Chenin 2022 Vin de France.
Dry organic white wine with notes of honey, apricot, quince, woody spices and a distinct minerality.

4. 🇪🇸 Envínate “Albahra” 2023.
A red wine made from Alicante Bouschet grapes, offering a balanced fruity character and fresh acidity.

5. 🇪🇸 El Carro de la Mata Moscatel 2023.
Naturally exuberant and fleshy, with a saline snap and herbal spice, plus aromas of stone fruits, orange peel and jasmine.

6. 🇫🇷 Bourgeois-Diaz BD’3C Champagne (Trois Cépages Brut Nature).
Opens with notes of red apple, orange zest, berries and dried fruit, with a full, fruit-forward palate and a long, elegant finish.

7. 🇬🇪 Zvari Georgian Dry Amber Wine (Rkatsiteli).
A juicy amber wine with deep notes of apricot, tea, spices and gentle tannins, aged using traditional large clay amphorae.

8. 🇫🇷 Pierre Frick Chasselas 2023 (Alsace).
A biodynamic natural white from Alsace, made without sulphites, with notes of green apple, white flowers and citrus; medium-bodied, fresh, and naturally clean in taste.

9. 🇬🇪 Rkatsiteli “Melani” Wine.
A traditional Georgian amber wine aged in large clay amphorae, offering a rich, tart profile with notes of dried apricots, honey and nuts.

10. 🇺🇸 Sonoma MTN Winery Merlot 2018.
A beautifully crafted Merlot with a deep ruby colour, blending forest berries, plum and exotic spices with subtle oak softness.

Festive wines are waiting for you at Helma Café + Wine Shop.
📍London Borough of Hackney.

Pick your favourite bottle this Christmas.

03/12/2025

What’s your mood today?🙃

Something cosy, something colourful, or something classic?