Half Cup

Restaurant · Café & brunchWest Smithfield

4 dishes marked gluten free+ 3 can be made gluten free on request

19 dishesmenu read 9 Novhalfcup.co.uk

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This menu is shared by 2 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.

For The Table

Miso Hispi Cabbage
Charred pointy cabbage, miso-tahini glaze, parsnip purée and crisps.
Vegan. Vegan: Venue says: labelled vegan. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Contains soy, sesame. Soy: Venue says: contains soy. Sesame: Venue says: contains sesame. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)
Whipped Goat's Cheese
Goat's cheese mousse, chilli crunch, toasted rosemary focaccia.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Contains nuts, sesame. Nuts: Venue says: contains nuts. Sesame: Venue says: contains sesame. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, goats cheese, mousse): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)
Loaded Truffle Fries
Truffle potato fries, mature cheddar, bacon bits and pickled jalapenos.
Vegetarian option. Can be made vegetarian: the menu offers a version without meat or fish. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheddar): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)

Brunch

Figs & Rocket Salad
Grilled figs, sun-dried tomatoes, rocket, balsamic, nutritional yeast, pecans.
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Contains nuts. Nuts: Venue says: contains nuts. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)
Hash Eggs Hollandaise£17
Golden hash browns with poached eggs, brown butter hollandaise, and your choice of smoked salmon, cured ham, or halloumi.
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter, hollandaise): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)
Spicy Peanut Chicken Bowl£16.50
Peanut butter crispy chicken thighs with thick rice noodles, pak choi, pickled carrots and chili crunch.
Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Contains nuts, soy, sesame, fish. Nuts: Venue says: contains nuts. Soy: Venue says: contains soy. Sesame: Venue says: contains sesame. Fish: Venue says: contains fish. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)
Big Boy Yorkshire Pud£17.50
XL Yorkshire pudding loaded with pistachio pesto, prosciutto crudo, fried rich yolk eggs, whipped goat's cheese and rocket.
Vegetarian option. Can be made vegetarian: the menu offers a version without meat or fish. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Contains nuts. Nuts: Venue says: contains nuts. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pudding): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, goats cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, yolk): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)
Quince Porridge£14
Coconut milk porridge, quince & vanilla jam, coconut yogurt and toasted super seeds.
Vegan. Vegan: Venue says: labelled vegan. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Contains soy, sesame. Soy: Venue says: contains soy. Sesame: Venue says: contains sesame. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)
Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle 2.0£17
Crispy maple glazed fried chicken on a light and airy waffle served with our secret spice blend and truffle mayonnaise.
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free available – ask staff). Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists buttermilk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists waffle): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)
Dirty Chai Granola£16
House made chai granola with poached conference pear, finished with a warm coffee crème anglaise.
Vegan. Vegan: Venue says: labelled vegan. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Free of gluten. Gluten: Venue says: labelled gluten free. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Contains nuts. Nuts: Venue says: contains nuts. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)
Oreo French Toast£17
Golden brioche soaked and crisped, topped with Oreo crumb, strawberry coulis, fresh berries, served with Nutella cream.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Contains nuts. Nuts: Venue says: contains nuts. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche, toast, crumb): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)
Maple & Bacon Buttermilk Pancakes£17
A soft pancake stack layered with candied bacon, topped with maple-bacon butter and roasted pecans.
Contains nuts. Nuts: Venue says: contains nuts. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pancake): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists butter, buttermilk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)
Salmon Bagel£13.50
Smoked salmon, dill pickles, cream cheese, watercress.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bagel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists salmon): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)
Avocado Toast£17.50
Whipped goat's cheese, sliced Hass avocado and poached eggs, sourdough toast, finished with a generous serving of chilli crunch.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Contains nuts, sesame. Nuts: Venue says: contains nuts. Sesame: Venue says: contains sesame. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough, toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese, goats cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)
Eggs on Toast£12.50
Scrambled, fried, or poached rich yolk free-range eggs on London white sourdough toast.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough, toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)
Breakfast Bun£17.50
Smoked streaky bacon, Cumberland sausage, golden hash smash, mature cheddar, avocado and rich-yolk fried egg in a toasted brioche bun…
Vegetarian option. Can be made vegetarian: the menu offers a version without meat or fish. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche, bun): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheddar): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, fried egg, brioche): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)
Shakshuka£17
Braised tomato, pepper & chickpea stew, poached eggs, sour cream and chermoula, served with toasted focaccia.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, sour cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, eggs, poached): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)
Halfcup Full English£18
Smoked bacon, premium pork sausage, roast tomato, Portobello mushroom, hash browns, beans and a free range fried egg on toasted sourdough.
Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free available – ask staff). Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, fried egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)
Veg Halfcup Full English£18
Avocado, halloumi, roast tomato, Portobello mushroom, hash browns, baked beans and a free range fried egg on toasted sourdough.
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Vegan option. Can be made vegan: the menu offers a version without animal products. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Can be made free of gluten. Gluten: Labelled as able to be made gluten free by the venue (Gluten free available – ask staff; vegan available – ask staff). Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists halloumi): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, fried egg): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 9 Nov 2026 (halfcup.co.uk)

The menu’s own key: V vegetarian · VA vegetarian available · VE vegan · VEA vegan available · GF gluten free · GFA gluten free available · N nuts · SE sesame · M mustard

What the menu saysPlease make your server aware of any allergies before ordering.

Please make your server aware of any allergies before ordering.

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Fact	Detail
Address	22-23 Bartholomew Close, West Smithfield, EC1A 7BB
Area	City of London
Kind	Restaurant · Café & brunch
Website	halfcup.co.uk
Menu read	9 Nov 2026 from halfcup.co.uk
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Where this comes from

halfcup.co.uk/s/HALFCUP_AutumnMenu_LDN_WEB-m3jn.pdfPDF · read 9 Nov 2026

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 Half Cup

Does Half Cup have gluten-free options?

Yes: 4 dishes are gluten free as served, and 3 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 Half Cup coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Please make your server aware of any allergies before ordering.”. 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 Half Cup?

Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle 2.0 (Gluten free available – ask staff); Halfcup Full English (Gluten free available – ask staff); Veg Halfcup Full English (Gluten free available – ask staff; vegan available – ask staff).

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