The Horniman Cafe

Café · Café & brunchForest Hill

No dishes marked gluten free

24 dishesmenu read 10 Novhorniman.ac.uk

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Breakfast served from 9am until 11.30am; served all day from 9am; mains served from midday; little ones served from 11am

Breakfast

Bacon Bap£7.30
HG Walter bacon, brioche bun
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche, bun; NGCI - not certified gluten-free): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)
Sausage Muffin£8.90
English muffin, HG Walter sausage patty, smoked Applewood cheese, Cacklebean fried egg, House gochujang mayo
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists muffin): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, fried egg, mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)
Halloumi Avocado Bagel£8.50
Grilled halloumi, smashed avocado, piquillo peppers, baby watercress
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bagel): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.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 (horniman.ac.uk)
Bacon & Egg Naan Roll
Streaky bacon, Cacklebean fried egg, American cheese, coriander, chilli tomato salsa on naan
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists naan): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.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 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)
Smashed Avocado on Toast£11.40
Smashed avocado, sundried tomatoes, chilli flakes, baby watercress on toasted sourdough
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sourdough, toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)
Sausage Bap£7.30
HG Walter sausage, brioche bun
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche, bun): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)

Mains

Calabrian Chicken Flatbread£13.40
Calabrian chicken, yoghurt drizzle, Sriracha Harissa sauce, rainbow slaw, rocket, flat bread
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bread): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)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 (horniman.ac.uk)
Smash Burger£13.40
HG Walter beef patty, red onion, American cheese, hickory smoked gherkins, baby gem, beef tomato, House burger mayo, slaw, Koffman fries
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayo): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)
Beetroot Cutlet Burger£14
Crunchy Masala beetroot patty, cucumber ribbons, saffron garlic aioli, baby gem & apple salad, coriander, brioche bun, Koffman fries
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche, bun): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists aioli, brioche): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)

Salads & Bowls

Classic Chicken Caesar Salad£14.80
Grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, garlic & thyme croutons, Grana Padano
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crouton; NGCI - not certified gluten-free): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists grana padano): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)
Halloumi Bloom Bowl£13.50
Rose harrisa halloumi, charred cabbage, oyster mushrooms, hummus, pomegranate, salad, coriander, Zhoug dressing
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.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 (horniman.ac.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 (horniman.ac.uk)
Falafel Bloom Bowl£13
Falafel, rose harrisa, charred cabbage, oyster mushrooms, hummus, pomegranate, Zhoug dressing
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.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 (horniman.ac.uk)
Spring Buddha Bowl£14
Roasted squash, Cavolo Nero, crispy chickpeas, beetroot hummus, avocado, orange and maple dressing, chillies, toasted seeds
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.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 (horniman.ac.uk)
Crispy Chicken Caesar Club£15.50
Crispy chicken, rosemary focaccia, romaine lettuce, Caesar dressing, Grana Padano, Koffman fries
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists focaccia): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists grana padano): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists caesar): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)

Sides

Spicy Tater Tots£6.80
Tater tots, Gochujang ketchup, spring onion, coriander
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)
Rosemary Salted Fries£4.50
Rosemary salted Koffman fries
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)
Sweet Potato Fries£5.50
Sweet potato fries
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)
Chicken Goujons & Fries£8.20
Chicken goujons, peas, Koffman fries
Sausage, Beans & Tater Tots£7.10

Little ones

Kids Scrambled Egg£6
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, scrambled): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)
Kids Smash Burger£8.40
HG Walter beef patty, brioche bun, American cheese, Koffman fries
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists brioche, bun): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cheese): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)
Kids Pasta£6.80
Choice of tomato (vegan), pesto or butter (vegetarian)
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 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pasta; NGCI - not certified gluten-free): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)
Margherita Pizza£8.20
Tomato sauce & fior di latte
Vegetarian. Vegetarian: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pizza): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fior di latte, latte): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)

Pitta & Hummus£6.50
Pitta, carrot & cucumber, hummus
Vegan. Vegan: Inferred from ingredients. Check with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.uk)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists pitta): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (horniman.ac.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 (horniman.ac.uk)

The menu’s own key: (v) vegetarian · (v+) vegan · Please ask our team for dishes that use NGCI ingredients.

What the menu saysPlease ask our team for dishes that use NGCI ingredients. NGCI means no gluten containing ingredients, not certified gluten free.

Please ask our team for dishes that use NGCI ingredients. NGCI means no gluten containing ingredients, not certified gluten free.
We use a wide range of ingredients in our kitchen, some of which may contain allergens.

Good to know

Pub

Kids welcome (4)venue menu, read 9 Nov 2026. Evidence: Kids menu: 4 dishes on the “Kids menu” menu · source for Kids welcome (4)
Has a kids menu (4)venue menu, read 9 Nov 2026. Evidence: 4 dishes on the “Kids menu” menu · source for Has a kids menu (4)
Vegetarian dishes (10)venue menu, read 9 Nov 2026. Evidence: 10 vegetarian dishes marked on the menu · source for Vegetarian dishes (10)
Vegan dishes (1)venue menu, read 9 Nov 2026. Evidence: 1 vegan dish marked on the menu · source for Vegan dishes (1)
Takes bookingsvenue website, read 9 Nov 2026. Evidence: Books online via SevenRooms · source for Takes bookings

Not known yet: dog friendly, outdoor seating, wheelchair access, high chairs, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ
Area	Lewisham
Kind	Café · Café & brunch
Phone	+44 20 8699 4666
Website	horniman.ac.uk
Menu read	10 Nov 2026 from horniman.ac.uk
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horniman.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/20260325-Horniman-HaPDF · read 9 Nov 2026
horniman.ac.uk/story/keeping-food-in-our-collections/HTML · read 9 Nov 2026
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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 The Horniman Cafe

Does The Horniman Cafe 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 The Horniman Cafe coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “Please ask our team for dishes that use NGCI ingredients.”. 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.

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