Beam

Café · Café & brunchTaverner Square

No dishes marked gluten free

34 dishesmenu read 10 Novcafebeam.co.uk

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This menu is shared by 4 venues and read once for all of them.

Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Dinner

Snacks

Nuts£3
Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists nut, nuts): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Olives£3.50

Dips

Butterbean Hummus£7
Butterbean hummus made with burnt lemon juice and balsamic onions. Finished with za'atar and olive oil.
Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hummus, zaatar): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Muhammara£7
Muhammara made with grilled red peppers, roasted garlic, roasted walnuts and Urfa chillies. Finished with chopped parsley and tulum cheese.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists walnut, walnuts): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Atom£7
Strained yoghurt finished with browned chilli infused butter.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists yoghurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Baba Ganoush£7
Smoky charred aubergine with tahini and garlic.
Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists tahini, baba ganoush): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Spinach Tarator£7
Wilted spinach with creamy yoghurt and garlic.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists creamy, yoghurt): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)

Small Plates

Bulgur Çiğ Köfte£8
Bulgur çiğ kofte spiced with sumac and Urfa chilli, served in crisp gem lettuce with cucumber salsa and radish.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bulgur): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Halloumi with Hot Honey£9
Grilled halloumi drizzled with hot honey infused with smoky Urfa chillies.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists halloumi): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Courgette Mucver£10
Crispy courgette, red pepper and chickpea fritters served over cranberry harissa labneh.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Icli Köfte£10
Crisp bulgur shell filled with spiced minced lamb and onions.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bulgur): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Seafood Cigar Börek£11
Crispy filo borek filled with cod and prawns, served with a cured lemon and dill labneh sauce.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists labneh): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn, prawns): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cod): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)

Mains

Aubergine Dolma£16
Aubergine dolma filled with fragrant spiced rice, served with ezme made with finely chopped tomato, sivri pepper and pomegranate molasses.
Mackerel£19
Grilled mackerel on Turkish pide with herb vinaigrette and tabbouleh, served with an onion, sumac and fresh herb salad.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mackerel): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Chicken Beyti£19
Charcoal-grilled minced chicken kebab on warm pide, served with bulgur rice, grilled pepper and chopped salad.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bulgur): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Adana£22
Charcoal-grilled minced lamb kebab on warm pide, served with bulgur rice, grilled pepper and chopped salad.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bulgur): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Chicken Shish£20
Chicken shish on warm pide, served with bulgur rice, grilled pepper and chopped salad.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bulgur): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Chicken Wings£19
Chicken wings on warm pide, served with bulgur rice, grilled pepper and chopped salad.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bulgur): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Lamb Shish£21
Lamb shish on warm pide, served with bulgur rice, grilled pepper and chopped salad.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bulgur): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Lamb Ribs£24
Lamb ribs on warm pide, served with bulgur rice, grilled pepper and chopped salad.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bulgur): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Lamb Chops£25
Lamb chops on warm pide, served with bulgur rice, grilled pepper and chopped salad.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bulgur): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Mixed Kebab£25
Choose two: Adana, chicken beyti, chicken wings, chicken shish or lamb shish. Served with warm pide, bulgur rice, grilled pepper and…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bulgur): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)

To Share

Beam Mixed Platter (2-3 People)£65
Adana, chicken shish, lamb shish, chicken wings, chicken beyti. Served with grilled Turkish pide, bulgur and chopped salad.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bulgur): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Beam Mixed Platter (3-4 People)£85
Adana, chicken shish, lamb shish, lamb ribs, lamb chops and chicken beyti. Served with grilled Turkish pide, bulgur and chopped salad.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bulgur): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)

Sides

Turkish Pide£3
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Chips£4
Bulgur Rice£5
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bulgur): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Shepherd Salad£6

Desserts

Beam Baklava£7
Pistachio baklava with a pistachio and white chocolate mousse.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists white chocolate): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pistachio, baklava): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Orange Rice Pudding Brûlée£7
Orange infused rice pudding with a brûléed top and roasted almonds.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brulee): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)

Kids Menu

Plates

Chicken Nuggets£6.50
Chicken nuggets and chips.
Fish Fingers£6.50
Fish fingers and chips.
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)
Hummus£5
Hummus and pita.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hummus): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)

Dessert

Vanilla Ice Cream£2
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)

The menu’s own key: Ve and Vf codes printed against courses; legend not stated on menu · V and Ve/Vf codes printed against courses; legend not stated on menu · Ve and V codes printed against courses; legend not stated on menu

What the menu saysVenue FAQ: "Yes, we do. Our kitchen does contain gluten but every attempt will be made to reduce the risk of cross contamination." No gluten-free menu or dedicated gluten-free preparation is stated.

Venue FAQ: "Yes, we do. Our kitchen does contain gluten but every attempt will be made to reduce the risk of cross contamination." No gluten-free menu or dedicated gluten-free preparation is stated.

Functions & events menu

Functions and events: packages for groups and bookings. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Group Menu £30 per person (lunch)

Lunch only

£30 per person — lunch only

Group Menu £30 (Lunch)£30
To start: Butterbean hummus (Ve) or Muhammara (Vf), served with Turkish pide. Mains: Aubergine dolma (Ve), Adana (charcoal-grilled minced…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bulgur): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)

Group Menu £45 per person

£45 per person

Group Menu £45£45
To start: Butterbean hummus (Ve), Muhammara (Vf), Bulgur çiğ köfte (Ve) or Seafood cigar börek (cod and prawns, cured lemon and dill…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bulgur): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists labneh, white chocolate, mousse): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pistachio, baklava): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)

Group Menu £55 per person

£55 per person

Group Menu £55£55
To start: Butterbean hummus (Ve), Muhammara (Vf), Bulgur çiğ köfte (Ve), Atom (V) strained yoghurt with browned chilli butter, Honey…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bulgur): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists halloumi, labneh, butter): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)

Seasonal menu

A one-off menu for an occasion. It may not be on offer now.

Christmas — £48 per person

Christmas Group Menu £48£48
To start: Butterbean hummus (Ve), Muhammara (Vf), Bulgur çiğ köfte (Ve), Honey halloumi (V) or Courgette mucver (V), served with Turkish…
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bulgur, gravy): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists halloumi): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (cafebeam.co.uk)

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Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	184 Blackstock Road, Taverner Square
Area	Islington
Kind	Café · Café & brunch
Phone	+44 20 7704 8899
Website	cafebeam.co.uk
Menu read	10 Nov 2026 from cafebeam.co.uk
Hours	Monday8am–5pm Tuesday8am–5pm Wednesday8am–5pm Thursday8am–5pm Friday8am–5pm Saturday8am–5pm Sunday8am–5pm
Map	Open in Google Maps

What diners say

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Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Beam

Does Beam have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Beam coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Venue FAQ: "Yes, we do.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Beam open?

Monday: 8am–5pm. Tuesday: 8am–5pm. Wednesday: 8am–5pm. Thursday: 8am–5pm. Friday: 8am–5pm. Saturday: 8am–5pm. Sunday: 8am–5pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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