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22/10/2026
It’s a real community type based cafe 💛
13 years of coming through our doors. Through the good times and the hard ones, this is what Em’s has always been about: looking after each other.
Thank you for trusting us with your story, and for letting us be part of your life all these years. And to Willie, who’s dearly missed, we were honoured to celebrate you here. 🕊️
19/10/2026
The portions are really, really big and really generous🍳🥞
Nothing beats hearing it straight from our regulars. Whether it’s the Mediterranean breakfast or our American pancakes, we’re always happy to see you, and there’s always a big smile waiting at the door. 💛
Thank you for the love! Who’s coming in this week? 👇
14/10/2026
Healthy food that actually tastes good AND staff who make you feel at home?
Em’s said “why not both” 🤍
The team here are genuinely some of the sweetest, warmest people you’ll meet. You walk in a stranger and leave feeling like a regular.
And every plate is fresh, wholesome, and properly scrumptious. Good for you and good, full stop. 😮💨
Pull up a chair. This is Table Talks at Em’s 🍽️
13/10/2026
The best place in Beckenham for that 🍽️
Straight from a church leaders’ meeting to catching up over good food with friends. Some places are more than a café. They’re the centre of the community. ❤️
We stopped by Em’s Kitchen in Beckenham and asked: what’s the story of who you’re here with?
📍 Em’s Kitchen, Beckenham
Tag who you’d bring here 👇
08/10/2026
This country is supposed to be a Christian country… 🤔
Is Britain still a Christian nation, or has the government and the mainstream drifted away from faith?
And when people quote the Bible, are they using it for what they want to say?
Em’s Table Talks gets into it 👇
Where do you stand?
06/10/2026
You were never good enough 🙏
Is faith fading, or is it quietly making a comeback?
Since COVID, more young people are turning to faith, and Bible sales have shot up. This guest explains what sets Christianity apart for them: every other path asks you to earn it, but this one says the price has already been paid.
Do you think faith is growing or slowing down in your generation?
Let us know below 👇
30/09/2026
I was nothing without God
🙏
One of Em's regulars stopped by after Sunday service ⛪☕
Raised in the church, he stepped away to do things the world's way, then found his faith for himself at 17 🕊️
Have you ever had to find your faith on your own terms? 🤔
Share your story below 👇
22/09/2026
Em's Table Talks 🍽️
"Apart from the good food, it's the very, very warm welcome you get from the management and the staff." ❤️
A regular who pops in every other week, and it's easy to see why. We asked what makes this café special, and what they think about cafés putting their customers on camera.
Their take: everyone's on TikTok and Instagram now, and this only adds to the customer experience.
Pull up a chair. Next time, it could be you at the table. 👀
📍 Em's Kitchen, Beckenham
21/09/2026
Gym clothes on. Clock ticking. Zero time to waste — but enough to say it's the best matcha in Beckenham. 🍵
09/09/2026
SOBER, SHARP, AND HE'S NEVER LOOKED BACK 🥂🚫
This week on Ems Table Talks, we sat down with an Irish gentleman in his 40s who made one of the boldest calls of his life — giving up drinking for good.
🗣️ "I just thought it was time."
No dramatic rock bottom. No big breakdown. Just a quiet decision to put his health first — and it's paid off:
✅ Sharper, more alert every single day
✅ Still enjoys everything he used to enjoy
✅ Minus the hangovers, the fog, the 3pm crash
✅ Waking up clear-headed on a Monday morning and actually meaning it
Proof that you don't need a crisis to change your life — sometimes it's just time.
👉 Would you ever consider giving it up? Drop a comment below.
03/09/2026
One bite in Spain changed everything. 🇪🇸
At Em's Table Talks, we get a slice of our customers' stories with every meal. This guest accidentally ate tripe — the lining of a sheep's intestine — at a tapas bar in Spain, and it put her off meat for three years.
🎥 New episode up now
03/09/2026
💍 Met on a dating app.
This week's Table Talk dives into:
📱 How they matched — and what came next
💒 The proposal + wedding planning chaos
❤️ What dating apps are actually like now
🍽️ Another one for the archive — dinner, unscripted honesty, and the stories that make this table worth sitting at.
👇 Met your partner on an app? Drop your story below.
27/08/2026
Recently at Em’s Kitchen, we had a little Table Talk with some of our lovely customers 🫶☕️
And this one? Full of wisdom, love and beautiful words. 🤍
We absolutely love getting to know the people who walk through our doors. Em’s isn’t just about good food and coffee, it’s about community, conversations, and making our little café feel like home. ✨
23/08/2026
Just another day, just another brunch plate at Em’s 🍳🥑✨
Because honestly… is there ever a bad day for brunch? 🤭
Good food, cosy vibes and your favourite brunch dishes waiting for you at Em’s Kitchen. 🤍 Beckenham
Address
42a High Street
Beckenham
BR3 1AY
To reach the British restaurant and coffee shop and tea room on High Street in Beckenham, you can take public transportation by using the Beckenham Junction station or the New Beckenham station. Both stations are located within walking distance of the restaurant.
If you prefer to drive, there are several parking options available nearby including the Sainsbury's car park and the St. Georges Road car park. From there, you can walk to High Street where the restaurant is located.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday |
8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday |
8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday |
8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday |
8:30am - 5pm |
| Saturday |
8:30am - 5pm |
| Sunday |
8:30am - 5pm |
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What people say
British restaurants are known for their delicious and hearty meals, and Ems Kitchen in Beckenham is no exception. This cozy cafe offers a variety of breakfast, brunch, and lunch options that will satisfy any craving. From all-day breakfast to fresh smoothies and milkshakes, Ems Kitchen has something for everyone.
One of the highlights of this restaurant is their exclusive bottomless brunch events. Guests can indulge in delectable Italian sharing plates while sipping on 90 minutes of unlimited Prosecco and rum punch. The beats of DJ Craig Williams add to the lively atmosphere, making it an unforgettable experience.
But even outside of special events, Ems Kitchen provides a warm and welcoming environment with mouth-watering dishes that will make any day extra special. So whether you're looking for a quick coffee or a leisurely brunch with friends, Ems Kitchen on High Street is definitely worth a visit.
