Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 171 reviews

What Robert Bridgeroad likes about Benugo Clerkenwell:
It’s not the most exciting place to eat. But all the sandwiches are freshly made with salads bowls also being offered. However it does provide a fresh and healthy lunch or breakfast. Should you desire one. View all feedback. What grahame820 doesn't like about Benugo Clerkenwell:
I used to go to Benugo every day for my green tea. However, since they put the prices up by more than 40% I've stopped. Also, I'm fed up with the poorly organised service which means that even at quiet times you can end up waiting ages to be served or to receive your drinks. At busy times forget it. View all feedback.

Reviews from various websites

Gastroranking-it
3.0 ★ from 16 reviews
Electroartist
12.10.2024 - 05:00

Popped in to St John Street with a friend, first time in a couple of years. It struck me how the vibe has dipped and there was no staff producing fresh cooked d...

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Mark
12.10.2024 - 05:00

Food very good. Pork belly with apple chutney delicious. Service less good. Admittedly a very busy lunchtime but rather chaotic service.

Frank
12.10.2024 - 05:00

It is a nice place to stop for tea and snack in the a surprisingly quiet setting just off of the main road... It's why I keep going back!

speckledjim73
12.10.2024 - 05:00

Have to review again because every time I go, which is fairly often, it just seems to get worse. New manager tries hard but some staff and service generally rea...

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Silvia
12.10.2024 - 05:00

I work next to Benugo and I felt the need to write about their constantly rocketing prices for really average coffee/food on the small side (the portions .The c...

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Benugo Clerkenwell, the original location for the chain, serves a variety of deli offerings in a bright space. Despite a lack of freshly made food, a hot food station with friendly service shines. The coffee is average, but the ambiance is pleasant. Pricing can be high, and service inconsistent. Some customers experience rude staff, while others find compassion and kindness. Overall, the food is decent enough for a healthy and fresh choice in the Farringdon area. While the menu may not be exciting, quality espresso and a warm atmosphere make Benugo a convenient spot for a meal or snack.

Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 26 reviews
Robert
06.11.2023 - 19:18

It’s not the most exciting place to eat. But all the sandwiches are freshly made with salads bowls also being offered. However it does provide a fresh and healt...

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honest
06.11.2023 - 19:18

As others have said below, service is very poorly organised. You have to order your lunch in one area, then you have to join a longer queue to pay for it, final...

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EKnive
06.11.2023 - 19:18

Good sandwiches and daily change in hot dish, sometimes overwhelmed staff and long lines. Come early for lunch. Need to improve bread selection.

grahame820
06.11.2023 - 19:18

I used to go to Benugo every day for my green tea. However, since they put the prices up by more than 40% I've stopped. Also, I'm fed up with the poorly organis...

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nicholaskm
06.11.2023 - 19:18

Met a friend here for coffee at lunchtime. Definitely will be back! Coffee was great, nice atmosphere for chatting and chilling.

Top-rated
4.2 ★ from 10 reviews
Monica
07.11.2023 - 05:02

The best espresso in the area paired with friendly staff.

noa
07.11.2023 - 05:02

The coffee was excellent and the service was impressive as well.

O
07.11.2023 - 05:02

I went to this restaurant today for a very reasonably priced coffee (especially given its location). The staff were delightful and the coffee was excellent.

Fidanka
07.11.2023 - 05:02

Nice place! I was there at 4pm and enjoyed a good soup, although most of the cooked food was finished by that time. The bread that came with the soup could have...

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Alain
07.11.2023 - 05:02

The Benugos Clerkenwell store is the original Benugo opening (they have over 20 locations in the UK) with the site having previously been a pub. Benugos can be...

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Gastroranking-uk
3.2 ★ from 24 reviews

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