Shakespeare

Café · French · Modern AustralianCockfosters4.4 (687 Google reviews)

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Menu

Pancakes & Waffles

  • French Clash£16.50

    Scrambled egg, halloumi, sucuk, avocado, sauteed potato, beans, french toast topped with mix berries & maple syrup or honey

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • New York Brunch£14.90

    Fried egg, bacon, cumberland sausage, hash browns, portobello mushroom, beans, waffle topped with mix berries & maple syrup or honey

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Canadian Breakfast£16.50

    Scrambled egg, bacon, cumberland sausage, smashed avocado, fried pineapple, 2 pancakes topped with mix berries & maple syrup or honey

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Pancake / French Toast£13.50

    Fried egg, bacon, cumberland sausage, hash browns, portobello mushroom, beans, waffle topped with mix berries & maple syrup or honey

    VegetarianContains nutsLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Pancake Lovers£14.90

    2 pancakes with fried egg, bacon, hash brown, beans, mix berries & maple syrup or honey

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Pancake Stack£15.50

    3 pancake layers with egg, bacon, hash brown, cheese, caramelised onion & maple syrup or honey

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Santa Fee Breeze£14.50

    Fried egg, bacon, cumberland sausage, hash brown, beans, french toast topped with mix berries & maple syrup or honey

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Berry Compote French Toast / Pancake£13.90

    Banana, berry compote, salted caramel & clotted cream

    VegetarianContains nutsLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • French Toast Biscoff£13.90

    Biscoff, mix berries & biscoff sauce

    VegetarianContains nutsLikely gluten

  • Pancake Pistachio£14.80

    Pistachio spread with mix berries & clotted cream

    VegetarianContains nutsLikely glutenLikely dairy

Toast & Paninis

  • Tuna Mayo Melt Panini£11

    Tuna, cheddar with crisp & salad

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Ayvalik Toast£12.90

    Bloomer bread filled with salami, sausage, gherkins, tomato, cheese, mayonnaise, ketchup served with salad

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Panini Chicken Pesto£12.90

    Grilled chicken, olive, mozzarella, pesto, served with crisp & salad

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Sausage Pesto Toast£12.90

    Mozzarella, tomato, pesto, sucuk on toasted bloomer bread

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

Cold Sandwiches

  • Tuna, Mayo & Sweetcorn£9.50

    Likely eggLikely fish

  • Prawns Cocktail & Avocado£9.50

    Likely shellfish

  • Feta, Tomato & Fresh Mint£9.50

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Breakfast

  • Shakespeare Serpme£39.90

    Scrambled egg, cheese platter, olives, tomato, cucumber, fresh pepper, tahin pekmez, seasonal fruit, honey, butter, jam, nutella, yoghurt…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Halal Break£15.50

    Fried egg, beans, portobello mushroom, hash brown, beef sausage, cherry tomato, halloumi, turkey bacon & toast

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Shakespeare Platter£16.90

    2 fried eggs, grilled halloumi, feta cheese, cheddar cheese, olives, garlic sausage, grilled pepper, portobello mushrooms, salad, butter…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Egypt Breakfast£15.90

    Egg, avocado, cherry tomato, veggie sausage, spinach, portobello mushroom, sautéed potato, beans & toast

    Contains nutsLikely glutenLikely egg

  • Vegetarian Breakfast£14.90

    2 pancakes with fried egg, hash brown, beans, mix berries & maple syrup or honey

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely egg

  • As You Like It£16.50

    2 poached eggs, spinach, portobello mushrooms, asparagus, cherry tomato, avocado & smoked salmon with sourdough toast

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Shakespeare Special£14.50

    Fried egg, bacon, cumberland sausage, hash brown, portobello mushroom, beans, cherry tomato & toast

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Brunch

  • Salmon & Scrambled Egg£14.50

    Toasted sourdough bread, topped with smoked salmon, scrambled egg, smashed avocado & sliced lemon served with salad

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Chicken French Toast£15.90

    French toast with coleslaw, chicken schnitzel, pickled red onion, topped with egg & maple syrup

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Egg Benedict£14.50

    Poached egg, bacon or turkey bacon, toasted brioche, served with hollandaise sauce & salad

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Egg Florentine£13.50

    Poached egg, spinach, toasted brioche, served with hollandaise, sauce & salad

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Egg Royale£14.50

    Poached egg, smoked salmon, toasted sourdough, served with hollandaise sauce & salad

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Soul of Avocado£13.90

    Toasted sourdough bread, topped with smashed avocado, poached egg, turkey bacon & grilled cherry tomato, served with salad

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Halloumi Benedict£14

    Muffin topped with smashed avocado, deep fried halloumi, sun-dried tomato, 2 poached eggs & hollandaise sauce

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Creamy Mushroom Brioche£14.50

    Toasted brioche with asparagus creamy mushroom sauce topped with a fried egg

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Feta Crush£14.50

    Smashed avocado on sourdough toast with crumbled feta, roasted red peppers, olives, 2 poached eggs & balsamic glaze

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Mexican Pan£14.50

    Tomato sauce with a hint of chilli, kidney beans, white cheese, parsley, 2 eggs & avocado served with a toasted sourdough

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Omelettes

  • Mexican Omelette£13.50

    Jalapeno, mixed pepper, tomato, onion, sweetcorn & cheese

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Mix Veg Omelette£13.80

    Portobello mushroom, grilled peppers, spinach, cheddar & grilled onions

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Healthyish Omelette£13.50

    Spinach, asparagus, mushrooms & feta

    VegetarianLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Salmon Omelette£14.50

    Goat cheese, spinach & smoked salmon

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Med Omelette£14

    Cheese, sausage (sucuk), tomato & olive

    Likely dairyLikely egg

Starters

  • Borek£8.50

    Spinach & feta cheese, served with mixed salad

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Sigara Boregi£8.50

    Rolled filo pastry stuffed with feta & parsley

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Crispy Calamari£9.80

    Fresh squid, served with a delicious homemade tartar sauce

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Jumbo King Prawns£11

    Slow cooked king prawns with homemade rich garlic tomato sauce

    Likely shellfish

  • Hummus£8.50

    Crushed chickpeas with lemon juice & a hint of garlic. Add falafel or sucuk +3.00

    VegetarianContains nutsLikely sesame

  • Halloumi Chunks£9.50

    Deep fried halloumi on home made berry jam

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Chicken Wings£9.50

    9 pieces wings in choice of sauce; barbecued or buffalo + side of blue cheese dip

    Likely dairy

  • Teriyaki Bun£9.90

    Bao bun stuffed with teriyaki, honey, breaded chicken, lettuce, red pepper & mayo

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely soy

  • Dynamite Prawns£11

    5 deep fried prawns tossed in bang bang sauce

    Likely shellfish

Salads

  • Chicken Caesar Salad£16.50

    Grilled marinated chicken, lettuce, finished with parmesan cheese, croutons & Caesar dressing

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Grilled Chicken Avocado£16.50

    Grilled marinated chicken served with avocado, mix salad, cherry tomato, cucumber, olive oil & homemade pesto sauce

    Likely nuts

  • Smoked Salmon Avocado£17.50

    Avocado, smoked salmon, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, rocket leaves & dressing

    Likely fish

  • Grilled Salmon Salad£17.50

    Mix leaves, feta cheese, walnuts, cucumbers, raspberry, cherry tomato, olive oil & dressing

    Likely dairyLikely nutsLikely fish

  • Goat Cheese Salad£16.90

    Beetroot, mixed leaves, cucumbers, cherry tomato, croutons, walnut, pomegranate, olive oil & dressing

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Prawn Avocado Salad£16.50

    Prawns in Marie rose sauce, lettuce, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, avocado & olive oil

    Likely shellfish

  • Steak Salad£22

    6oz steak, mixed lettuce, rocket, croutons, cherry tomato, cucumber, olive oil & dressing

    Likely gluten

Pastas

  • Veg Rigatoni Pasta£16.50

    Seasonal baby veg with creamy tomato sauce & pine nuts

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • King Prawn Linguine£17.50

    Slow cooked king prawns with choice of homemade garlic tomato sauce or creamy sauce

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Chicken Rigatoni Pasta£16.50

    Small cut chicken breast, broccoli, mushroom garlic with creamy pesto sauce

    Contains nutsLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Rigatoni Arrabbiata£15.90

    Tomato sauce with chilli, pitted black olives

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Chicken Milanese Spaghetti£16.50

    Tomato sauce with breaded chicken

    Likely gluten

Mains

  • Chicken Thigh Steak£22

    Boneless marinated chicken thigh steak served with seasonal veg & choose 1 side from; creamy mashed potato / sautéed potato / rice or chips

  • BBQ Chicken Melt£21

    Marinated chicken breast with barbecue sauce topped with caramelised onion on top mozzarella cheese. Served with seasonal veg & chips

    Likely dairy

  • Creamy Chicken£19.50

    Pan fried chicken with creamy mushroom sauce, served with seasonal veg & creamy mashed potato

    Likely dairy

  • Lamb Chops£26.50

    Marinated lamb chops served with seasonal veg, side gravy & choose 1 side from; creamy mashed potato / sautéed potato / rice or chips

  • Grilled Teriyaki Honey Salmon£22

    Grilled marinated salmon served with seasonal veg & mashed potato or rice

    Likely soyLikely fish

  • Sea Bass£21

    Pan fried sea bass, mashed potato, sautéed spinach, cherry tomato & orange sauce

    Likely fish

  • Cherry Mustard Chicken£19.50

    Pan cooked chicken breast with cherry dijon mustard sauce. Served with sauteed potatoes & seasonal veg

  • Rib-Eye Steak 300g£32

    Grilled rib-eye steak served with portobello mushroom, seasonal vegetable & chips. Sauces: gravy / creamy mushroom / peppercorn

Burgers

  • Buttermilk Chicken Burger£15.50

    Breaded chicken, lettuce, cheese, pickled gherkins & truffle mayo. Served with coleslaw

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Peri Peri Chicken Burger£16

    Grilled chicken breast, peri peri sauce, lettuce, tomato, cheese & truffle mayo. Served with coleslaw

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Classic Burger£15.50

    Homemade beef patty, lettuce, tomato, cheese, pickled gherkins & truffle mayo. Served with coleslaw

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Classic Chicken Burger£15.50

    Grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato, cheese & truffle mayo. Served with coleslaw

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Veggie Burger£14.50

    Grilled halloumi, portobello mushrooms, lettuce, hummus, roasted red pepper & salsa sauce. Served with coleslaw

    VegetarianContains nutsLikely dairyLikely sesame

  • Shakespeare Burger£16.50

    Homemade beef patty, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, pickled gherkins, turkey bacon & truffle mayo. Served with…

    Likely dairyLikely egg

Wraps

  • Falafel & Halloumi Wrap£13.50

    Halloumi, falafel, lettuce, tomato, red onions and sweet chilli sauce

    VegetarianContains nutsLikely dairy

  • Chicken Escalope Wrap£14.50

    Chicken, lettuce, cheese, sweet chilli sauce, mayo & gherkins

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Grilled Chicken Wrap£14.50

    Grilled chicken, lettuce, mayo, tomatoes & avocado

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Burrito Wrap£13.90

    Scrambled egg, crushed avocado, cheese, sucuk & mild salsa

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Halloumi Veg Wrap£13.50

    Grilled aubergine, mushrooms, red pepper, halloumi cheese and hummus

    VegetarianContains nutsLikely dairy

Menu (alternate listing)

Pancakes & Waffles

  • Cheesecake French Toast£14.50

    Creamy cheese sauce & mix berry compote

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chocolate Lava Pancake£14.50

    Layers of chocolate pancake topped with nutella, sauce & mix berry

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Kids menu

  • Scrambled Egg, Sausage, Chips & Beans£7.90

    Likely egg

  • Rigatoni Pasta with Homemade Tomato Sauce£7.90

    Likely gluten

  • Chicken Nuggets & Chips£7.90
  • Homemade Cheese Burger & Chips£7.90

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Cheese Omelette, Chips & Beans£7.90

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Mini Pancakes£7.90

    2 pancakes with nutella or maple syrup. Served with mixed berries

    Likely gluten

Good to know

Café

Facts

FactDetail
Address19 Heddon Ct Ave, Cockfosters Rd, Barnet EN4 0DB, United Kingdom
AreaEnfield
KindCafé · French · Modern Australian · Café & brunch · Pub & bistro
Phone+44 20 3410 8555
Websiteshakespearebistro.co.uk
BookingOnline
Google rating4.4 from 687 reviews
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from shakespearebistro.co.uk
Hours
  • Monday8am–7pm
  • Tuesday8am–7pm
  • Wednesday8am–7pm
  • Thursday8am–7pm
  • Friday8am–7pm
  • Saturday8am–7pm
  • Sunday8am–7pm
MapOpen in Google Maps

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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 Shakespeare

Does Shakespeare have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Shakespeare coeliac friendly?

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 Shakespeare open?

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

Can I book Shakespeare online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/ewKpR3LLJB8?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=rSbsapfCGd_5wbkPtbyOiQ4&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%2BHigh%2BBarnet%2BLondon%2BUK%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d9901.47164274664!2d-0.2005!3d51.6531!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i20!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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