Cup of Joy

Café · Turkish · Café & brunchEast Finchley4.8 (432 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free30 can be made gluten free on request

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Breakfast & Brunch

Served from 8am every day

Signature

  • The Joy Brekkie Bun£10.50

    Fried egg, bacon & sausage in a toasted brioche bun, served with crispy hash browns. Bundle with a Flat White £13.50.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Joy Brunch£14.50

    Two poached eggs, halloumi, smoked salmon, smashed avocado, mushroom & cherry tomatoes on artisan bread.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Joy Breakfast£14

    Scrambled eggs, smashed avocado & feta on sourdough, mushroom, cherry tomato & halloumi.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

The Big Breakfasts

  • Full English£14.30

    Two eggs, bacon, cumberland sausage, mushroom, grilled tomato, hash brown, beans & artisan bread.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • American Breakfast£14.95

    Scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns & a pancake with mixed fruit and maple syrup.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Set Breakfast£13.50

    Two eggs, bacon, sausage, chips, beans & sourdough toast.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

Turkish Favourites

  • Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)£13.50

    Three poached eggs over garlic yoghurt, chilli butter & chickpeas, with sourdough.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Turkish Breakfast£15.95

    Two eggs, sucuk, borek, feta, halloumi, olives, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, jam, honey, turkish bread and simit.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Turkish Menemen£14

    Two eggs slow-cooked with tomato, onion & mixed peppers, with artisan bread.

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely egg

Lighter & Plant-based

  • Light Breakfast£14.30

    Two poached eggs, grilled halloumi, mushroom, avocado, cherry tomato, beans & artisan bread.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Veggie Delight£14

    Two eggs, mushroom, grilled tomato, two hash browns, vegetarian sausage & artisan bread.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Vegan Breakfast£14.95

    Sauteed spinach, asparagus, tomato, mushroom, avocado, hash brown, hummus, falafel & artisan bread.

    VeganLikely glutenLikely sesame

Special Selections

  • Joy Royal£14

    2 poached eggs, smoked salmon, avocado & hollandaise.

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Joy Benedict£13.50

    2 poached eggs, bacon & hollandaise.

    Likely egg

  • Classic Joy Club Sandwich£14.50

    Served with chips.

On Sourdough

  • Two Poached Eggs£8

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Mozzarella & Tomato Basil£8.95

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Scrambled Eggs£9.50

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Avocado, Feta & Pomegranate£11

    Chef's Pick.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Avocado, Feta, Spinach & Poached Egg£12.95

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Scrambled Egg, Feta & Olives£11.95

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Halloumi, Hummus & Roast Pepper£12.30

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely sesame

  • Halloumi, Avocado, Olives & Pesto£12.50

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Smoked Salmon & Avocado£12.50

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

  • Scrambled Egg & Smoked Salmon£13

    Can be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely fish

3-Egg Omelettes

  • Cheese Omelette£12

    Served with chips & salad. Every Thursday £11.00.

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Cheese & Mushroom Omelette£12.30

    Served with chips & salad. Every Thursday £11.00.

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Cheese & Tomato Omelette£12.30

    Served with chips & salad. Every Thursday £11.00.

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Spinach & Cheese Omelette£12.50

    Served with chips & salad. Every Thursday £11.00.

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Cheese & Ham Omelette£12.50

    Served with chips & salad. Every Thursday £11.00.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Turkish Omelette£13.30

    Tomato, sucuk & cheese. Served with chips & salad. Every Thursday £11.00.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Cheese, Ham & Mushroom Omelette£13.30

    Served with chips & salad. Every Thursday £11.00.

    Likely dairyLikely egg

Something Sweet

  • Homemade Crepes with Nutella£13

    Fresh banana & strawberry.

    Likely gluten

  • French Toast£13.50

    Brioche, vanilla ice cream, fresh fruits & maple syrup.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Homemade Waffle£13.50

    Vanilla ice cream, seasonal fruits & maple syrup.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Homemade Pancake£13

    Seasonal fruits & maple syrup. Add Nutella +£2.00.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Organic Porridge£9.95

    Coconut milk & fruits.

    Vegan

  • Organic Granola£9.95

    Greek yoghurt & fruits.

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Lunch

Main Dishes

  • Chargrilled Lamb Kebab£19.95

    Served with rice, piyaz, hummus, tomato, green pepper and pitta.

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Chargrilled Chicken Kebab£18.95

    Served with rice, piyaz, hummus, tomato, green pepper and pitta.

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Chargrilled Salmon Steak£20.95

    Atlantic salmon, asparagus, roasted potatoes & salad.

    Likely fish

  • Pollo Milanese (Chicken Schnitzel)£18.95

    Chicken escalope with spaghetti & mixed salad.

    Likely gluten

  • Soup of the Day£7.95

    Ask your server for today's option.

Pasta & Penne

  • Spaghetti Bolognese£13.50

    Slow-cooked beef ragu finished with parmesan.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Spaghetti Carbonara£13.30

    Creamy garlic mushroom sauce, onion, bacon & parmesan.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Penne Arrabbiata£12.30

    Penne in a zesty chilli, garlic & tomato sauce with parmesan. Add grilled chicken +£6.95.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

Homemade Burgers

  • Incredible Joy Burger£14.95

    Beef, bacon, egg, cheese, baby gem, tomato & burger sauce. Served with chips & onion rings.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Homemade Joy Burger£14

    Beef, cheese, baby gem, tomato, onion & burger sauce. Served with chips & onion rings.

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Halloumi Burger£14

    Halloumi, avocado, baby gem, tomato, mayo & sweet chilli. Served with chips & onion rings.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Grilled Chicken Burger£14

    Chicken or crispy escalope, baby gem, tomato & mayo. Served with chips & onion rings.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Jacket Potatoes

  • Cheese Jacket Potato£11

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Cheese & Beans Jacket Potato£11.95

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Cheese & Ham or Bacon Jacket Potato£12

    Likely dairy

  • Tuna Mayo Jacket Potato£12.30

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Slow Cooked Bolognese Jacket Potato£12.50

    With parmesan.

    Likely dairy

  • Mixed Tuna Jacket Potato£12.50

    Green pepper, cucumber, onion, gherkin.

    Likely fish

Fresh Salads

  • Grilled Halloumi Salad£12.50

    Avocado, cherry tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives & chef's dressing.

    Likely dairy

  • Avocado Dream£12.50

    Avocado, cherry tomato, feta, walnuts & pomegranate.

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Homemade Falafel Salad£13.50

    Falafel, piyaz, hummus, pitta & salad, garlic dressing.

    VeganLikely glutenLikely sesame

  • Chicken Caesar Salad£14

    Mixed leaves, croutons, parmesan & caesar dressing.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Artichoke Salad£13

    Mixed leaves, green olives, chickpeas, fried garlic, lemon zest and roasted sesame.

  • Joy House Salad£10

    Mixed leaves, cherry tomato, cucumber, red onion, olives & chef's dressing. Choose your protein: Grilled Chicken +£6.95, Grilled Salmon…

Toasted Sourdough Sandwiches

  • Egg, Sausage or Bacon Sandwich£5.50

    Baguette or panini +£0.40.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Cheese & Ham Sandwich£5.80

    Baguette or panini +£0.40.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwich£5.80

    Baguette or panini +£0.40.

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Egg & Bacon Sandwich£6.60

    Baguette or panini +£0.40.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Egg & Sausage Sandwich£6.40

    Baguette or panini +£0.40.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Tuna Mayo & Cucumber Sandwich£6.90

    Baguette or panini +£0.40.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Egg, Bacon & Sausage Sandwich£7.20

    Baguette or panini +£0.40.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

  • Tuna Melt Sandwich£7.50

    Baguette or panini +£0.40.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

  • Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil Sandwich£7.95

    Baguette or panini +£0.40.

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairy

  • Tuna, Avocado, Onion & Rocket Sandwich£7.95

    Baguette or panini +£0.40.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely fish

  • Avocado, Mozzarella, Tomato & Pesto Sandwich£8.90

    Baguette or panini +£0.40.

    VegetarianCan be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Sandwich£10.90

    Baguette or panini +£0.40.

    Can be made free of gluten

  • Grilled Chicken, Mozzarella & Pesto Sandwich£10.60

    Baguette or panini +£0.40.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Chicken Steak or Escalope Sandwich£10.60

    Lettuce, tomato, mayo. Make it a meal: fries +£2.50, soft drink +£1.50.

    Can be made free of glutenLikely egg

Wraps

  • Grilled Halloumi Wrap£11

    Avocado, sweet chilli, mayo. Make it a meal: fries +£2.50, soft drink +£1.50.

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Homemade Falafel Wrap£11

    Hummus, chilli & garlic. Make it a meal: fries +£2.50, soft drink +£1.50.

    VeganLikely glutenLikely sesame

  • Chicken Shish Wrap£11.50

    Mixed leaves, chilli & garlic. Make it a meal: fries +£2.50, soft drink +£1.50.

    Likely gluten

  • Lamb Shish Wrap£12

    Mixed leaves, chilli & garlic. Make it a meal: fries +£2.50, soft drink +£1.50.

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken Caesar Wrap£12

    Baby gem, caesar sauce and parmesan. Make it a meal: fries +£2.50, soft drink +£1.50.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Kids menu

  • Chicken Nuggets, Chips & Cucumber£7.95

    Under 12, includes juice.

    Likely gluten

  • Sausage & Chips£7.95

    Under 12, includes juice.

  • Kiddy Bolognese£7.95

    Under 12, includes juice.

  • Kiddy Pancake£7.95

    Under 12, includes juice.

    Likely glutenLikely egg

The menu’s own key: (V) vegetarian · (VG) vegan · Gluten-free bread available for +£0.75

What the menu saysGluten-free bread available for +£0.75 (printed on the menu). Items marked 'Make it Gluten-Free £0.75' in the breakfast add-ons. Please tell us about any allergies or dietary needs before ordering.
  • Gluten-free bread available for +£0.75 (printed on the menu). Items marked 'Make it Gluten-Free £0.75' in the breakfast add-ons. Please tell us about any allergies or dietary needs before ordering.
  • Please tell us about any allergies or dietary needs before ordering.

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Café

Facts

FactDetail
AddressCup Of Joy, 117 High Rd, London N2 8AG, United Kingdom, East Finchley
AreaBarnet
KindCafé · Turkish · Café & brunch
Phone+44 20 3651 4839
Websitecupofjoycafe.net
BookingOnline
Google rating4.8 from 432 reviews
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from cupofjoycafe.net
Hours
  • Monday8am–6pm
  • Tuesday8am–6pm
  • Wednesday8am–6pm
  • Thursday8am–7pm
  • Friday8am–7pm
  • Saturday8am–7pm
  • Sunday8am–6pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

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 Cup of Joy

Does Cup of Joy have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 30 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Cup of Joy coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Gluten-free bread available for +£0.75 (printed on the menu).”. 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.

What can be made gluten free at Cup of Joy?

Joy Brunch (Gluten-free bread +£0.75); Joy Breakfast (Gluten-free bread +£0.75); Set Breakfast (Gluten-free bread +£0.75); Turkish Eggs (Cilbir) (Gluten-free bread +£0.75); Turkish Menemen (Gluten-free bread +£0.75); Light Breakfast (Gluten-free bread +£0.75).

When is Cup of Joy open?

Monday: 8am–6pm. Tuesday: 8am–6pm. Wednesday: 8am–6pm. Thursday: 8am–7pm. Friday: 8am–7pm. Saturday: 8am–7pm. Sunday: 8am–6pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Cup of Joy online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/iKtnt3r70mw?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=ASfsau6PG7We5NoPvbrp4Aw&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%2BEast%2BFinchley%2BLondon%2BUK%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d9915.44637084559!2d-0.1661!3d51.5891!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i0!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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