good and bustle-y atmosphere. came with a friend to catch up - we each ordered 2 small plates, which works for lunch. i recommend the spinach pancakes - very tasty and quite filling! razor clams - ok but i wouldn't get them again (then again, i'm not a die hard seafood person - it just sounded good that day). don't get the ginger lemonade - just tastes like watery ginger hold the lemonade. it's not the fastest service - so if you are going for a workday lunch, expect it to take a little while... read more

Low key and high quality. Amazing atmosphere inside the comfortable well-lit minimalist bar/dining area, or outside on wood tables in exmouth market. By now I've ordered every small plate off the menu and I love each one. Great cocktails and wine. Not a huge beer list if you're looking for that. Same day reservations should work. 70/30 you'll get a seat if you show up without one on the average weekday. (Unless you're with a group.) They're very accommodating. One of my favorite go-to's. read more

Continuing the relentless takeover of the London coffee scene by Antipodeans, Caravan makes its battle cry heard not only with its delicious coffee (roasted on premises), but also with delicious food. Run by Kiwis, including Miles Kirby, who was chef at The Providores & Tapa Room in Marylebone for the past six years. So, these guys are the real deal. We had brunch there recently and were happy with our food. We sampled a scrumptious cheese muffin, light and fluffy scrambled eggs on thick sourdough, savoury and not greasy salt beef fritters, spicy chorizo, delectable coconut bread with lemon curd and tamarillo and cornbread french toast with bacon, avocado and rocket. All for about £12 each, including service (all tips go to the staff). Caravan is one of the newest additions to the Exmouth Market scene. It's located where the old and dingy Al's Bar was. The restaurant is bright, airy and welcoming. If you like architectural details, then check out their light fixtures - superb - and notice that they serve water out of Piquot coffee pots (they bought on eBay, of course) - niiice touch! read more

enjoyed the cappuccino's with latte art & breakfast very much. friendly service. roast their own coffee beans. read more

I grabbed brunch with my friend here, and both of us ordered the scrambled egg with salmon. I have to say that it tasted divine! It was a simple wholewheat toast layered with buttered scrambled egg and salmon. Somehow it tastes really good. Make sure that you know that there are two store locations to this brunch chain: at least one in King's Cross and one in Farringdon. I was confused and went to the wrong store, and my friend apparently recommends people to go to the King's Cross store for better scenery and city view. Both locations would offer great food though! Service is good, but seating is only allowed when all parties arrive. Expect to wait about 20-30 minutes on average. read more

Caravan is my favourite brunch spot in London. The baked eggs with Chorizo are fantastic, as is their coffee. I also like it a lot for dinner. The menu changes regularly (the one on their site is always out of date) and there are always some interesting new dishes to try. read more

The coffee is to die for. Amazing food and breakfast place! Try the caravan fry up and the pork & leek sausages yum!

Cute tapas type restaurant located in a bustling less touristy area. Fav dishes were ham hock, purple sprouting broccoli and sea bass dumplings. Fried cornbread and croquettes were also tasty. read more

It was Saturday (late) morning and I'm craving a good brunch (oh yessum eggs.). After a meandering scooter through Clerkenwell I happen across Caravan in Exmouth Market. An absolute gem, seated outside in the sun with the friendliest staff and great coffee I could not have been happier. I went for eggs and the avocado & chilli, oh and a breakfast Bellini. Absolute magic. I feel a little guilty however with such a varied menu I really must go back for an evening meal. read more

Best brunch in town. Try the avocado French toast - what a meddle of flavours.

I don't drink that much coffee but to be fair the coffee was excellent. The menu is brunch style, but unfortunately there was nothing which really jumped out at me. Nice laid back busy atmosphere. read more

Great brunch spot. I will be back for more delicious food. We waited 30 minutes for a table for 4 on Sunday but it was so worth it. Coffee was tasty. Fast and friendly service. read more

The service was quick, food was ok... I came here on a Sunday around 1pm and the place was full, so I sat at the bar. Only brunch was being served, and I ordered the baked eggs, no chorizo (I'm vegetarian), at the recommendation of the waitress. It was pretty average - the sourdough was burnt and all I could taste was the tomato sauce that the eggs were drowned in. I really wanted to love the place, but the food just didn't do it for me. read more

Appalling service. Ignored for 10 mins by staff. Cafe wasnt busy. Curt service when I managed to finally be served. Then 30p service charge on a £2.60 coffee. Ridiculous much? Good coffee though. read more

Great place. Fantastic coffee, and the best place on Exmouth Market for brunch. Very friendly staff and good service.

Time Out lists this place in the top places to Brunch, but I struggle to see how it isn't the number one. It gets very busy, but well worth the wait. The coffee is roasted on sure and is stunningly tasty, surpassed only by the food. You should definitely go. read more

Had to wait for a long time. You always have to chase the hostess around to make sure you are not being forgotten. Dishes are getting progressively smaller and worst. It is extremely loud inside. Also, they tried charging us £9 for a dish priced £7 on the menu. This is obv not a casual mistake because they had to change it on the bill from 'Spanish black pudding' to 'misc food item'. They didn't even apologise. Wonder how many people had been overcharged without noticing. Never coming back here again! Had to wait for a long time. You always have to chase the hostess around to make sure you are not being forgotten. Dishes are getting progressively smaller and worst. It is extremely loud inside. Also, they tried charging us £9 for a dish priced £7 on the menu. This is obv not a casual mistake because they had to change it on the bill from 'Spanish black pudding' to 'misc food item'. They didn't even apologise. Wonder how many people had been overcharged without noticing. Never coming back here again! read more

Had a lovely meal here. The cocktails were also delicious. I liked the tapas portions and it was easy to share the food which is cool because you get to taste more dishes :) read more

As a fan of the Caravan in Kings Cross,we decided to give this branch a try. The place was very loud even with only a few people in there.the acoustics are somehow amplified in this place. The menu didn't offer a variety of choices like the other restaurant but overall it was good. read more

This place is awful - do not go here if you hate pretentious stuck up people with no education but think somehow that because they 'majored' in coffee, they rule the world! There is a reason why the likes of Starbucks do well - because they don't have stuck-up attitudes about something as menial as coffee - don't get me wrong, I love coffee but thinking about the wider problems in the world, is worrying about coffee as much as these guys do with heads up in a cloud really the way forward?! There are many things that changed the world and will continue to do so, but coffee ain't one of them. The guys that run this place simply screw what they can from poor coffee growers in third world countries and live in posh houses in gentrified parts of London and then say they are doing something worthwhile - I don't think so! Service was very poor and prices were ridiculous! read more

Excellent place for breakfast, brunch or an afternoon coffee. The decor is a bit pretentious for my taste but I can live with it, as long as they keep making such good lattes. read more

Maybe the brunch menu is better but we came during their all day lunch menu and the small dishes that we had were alright, but doesn't quite hit the spot...we ordered 4 small dishes (pork ribs, veg momo, chicken karaaga and potato bread), the flavors were interesting but wouldn't say it was too great. The potato bread kinda tasted alcoholic interestingly enough! Coffee was a highlight and so is the atmosphere of the place. read more

I really love the atmosphere at Caravan. It's casual and cool but still buzzing with life and the murmurs of other diners. I actually work at another establishment on Exmouth Market, but I have to admit I'm a fan of Caravan. The chili squid and scallops are great. Of course, no review of Caravan would be complete without a mention of the fabulous, rich coffee that's roasted downstairs. The staff are lovely and always friendly. Only issue I had last time was the beef cheek. It was a bit lacking in flavor and didn't love the polenta. Nevertheless, I will be back soon. read more

Caravan in Clerkenwell is a new brasserie with food inspired by Australia and New Zealand. Opened in late 2010, Caravan has already had a big impact in the local area and has had some great reviews including 4 stars from Timeout Magazine. My first impression was of a relaxed but fun atmosphere with subtle lighting and even though it was fairly busy, it managed to feel quite cosy. It seems to be 'new thing' to do Big and Small plates on a menu these days. Small plates are more like tapas that you share, where as Big Plates are more like a normal size main meal. As someone who likes to try many different types of food, small plates seem to suit me fine. We started with some unusual but yummy Blue Cheese and Peanut Butter Wontons and had Fried Chicken with Watermelon and Crispy Seabass with Thai Noodles for main, both of which were very tasty. Along with a lovely bottle of red wine and a scrummy Blueberry cocktail to finish, I left Caravan not only feeling satisfied but excited at the thought that I will return in the future to enjoy the treats they have in store for me. http://www.itsnosmallthing.weebly.com read more

Really average for me. Corn bread frenchtoast one note of sweet especially with the syrup. Wanted more contrast. Waitress too busy tidying to properly serve us. Disappointing as its so highly regarded. read more

Excellent coffee, friendly baristas, delicious brunch. A bit pricey for the brunch, but quite tasty. Nice atmosphere, although loud on the weekend. Definitely will be gong back. Take some coffee beans with you; they're excellent (but expensive). read more

I love this place, is one of the best in Clerkenwell. Tasty food and a cute little place to meet up with friends for a nice meal and chat after work. read more

Came here after reading good reviews! Nice spot and drinks were nice but the food was awful. Everything vegetarian had some kind of curry poweder on it which ruined nice simple dishes! Cheese for cheese board was melting and sweating - very unappealing. Waiter saw that we didn't touch half the food but didn't comment. Would only come back for drinks read more

I had a very mean breakfast ..their house cured salmon was tasteless,Their eggs over cooked in my option and one piece of bread.Coffee rather so so .Not somewhere i will be returning too..French Toast i still can't get that taste out of my mouth..Yuk read more

I really love the atmosphere at Caravan. It's casual and cool but still buzzing with life and the murmurs of other diners. I actually work at another establishment on Exmouth Market, but I have to admit I'm a fan of Caravan. The chili squid and scallops are great. Of course, no review of Caravan would be complete without a mention of the fabulous, rich coffee that's roasted downstairs. The staff are lovely and always friendly. Only issue I had last time was the beef cheek. It was a bit lacking in flavor and didn't love the polenta. Nevertheless, I will be back soon. read more

Good vibe and location right on edge of Exmouth Market. Good friendly service, prompt, clear and responsive. Food was good, fruit salad amd yoghurt just that, no frills; the Caravan Big Brekky, very nicely done and tasy. Coffee variable however, first cup great but second cup sub standard. When passing this feedback on waitress didnt seem to know what to do with it. Hey guys get with the program, feedback is a gift and you will only get better if you listen to it and use it. Would definitely go back however. read more

Nice coffee and nice atmosphere! Its located on an amazing street Exmouth Market where I will explore more shops! My new favourite!

An impromptu dinner date with an antipodean friend led us to Caravan what a disappointment! Service was very poor the main problem seemed to be the lack of any kind of organisation coupled with almost universally space-cadetty staff, who were friendly just super disorganised. The outcome: long waits, inability to catch attention, wrong food orders arriving, mistakes on the bill. I can imagine that with the place half full of people drinking coffee, they might be able to pull it off, but a busy dinner service, no chance! Fine, well, what about the food then? Also extremely disappointing. We got a bunch of the smaller plates, all of which sounded great, but completely failed to live up to their promise. We had: minute steak (poorly cooked, under-seasoned and didn't think much about the toast/mayo thing); tofu and bean shoots in a vietnamese sauce, which completely lacked any punch; cured salmon, also curiously lacking in flavour; courgette pancake, a bit doughy but ok; duck egg, morcilla, and salsa, again lacking in flavour; something else that I genuinely can't remember (!). A good bottle on wine barely saved the night (credit to the wine list, it has a bunch of interesting, though pricey, bottles on it). I want to like this place, it's got a good vibe and an interesting concept, but I just can't see myself willingly going back there, especially considering the many other great options on Exmouth Market and in the local area. read more

I booked the roastery for my birthday dinner everyone sits around one big table, while you are brought plate after plate of food to share (you can choose between a £25/head set menu and a £35/head one we had the cheaper one and it was plenty). It was good to be able to try so many dishes, and also there are no arguments when the bill comes because you've all had the same thing. You can specify at the time of booking how many vegetarians there'll be, if anyone has food allergies etc and the chef will take this into account. What I like is that it doesn't feel stiff and cut off from the action like some private dining rooms in restaurants can do, as you can see what's going on in the kitchen and hear the buzz upstairs as well as be as noisy as you want in your own party without bothering tables around you. We went back again a month or so ago again as a private party, and it was equally good. Both times the service has been friendly and professional. read more

Absolutely stunning. To combine an exciting atmosphere, lots of noise and bustle with such breathtaking food is a serious accomplishment and chef Miles Kirby deserves massive kudos. The staff are helpful and attentive, the service, exemplary. Taste the Sichuan Salt & Pepper Pork Belly, the classic Schnitzel, seared onglet, the squid pancake, the lamb chump with pepper and mint, the amazing rabbit confit with black pudding terrine and you'll be transported to somewhere twice the price and impossible to book a table. But not Caravan. Put your name on the list and wait with some first class cocktails or really clever choices that make up the affordable wine list. And then when you sit down you'll be ready. Afterwards, linger to enjoy one of the variety of coffees roasted downstairs. Caravan is an important addition to the street where Moro used to stand all by itself. Caravan is a restaurant that's here to stay. read more