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Tomato and peppers with scrambled eggs. Turkish herbs and a hint of chilli, served in the pan with warm sea salt and za'atar focaccia.
Kahvaltı
Turkish breakfast in Beckenham
Cooked to order and brought to the table to share, the way we do it back home in Trabzon.
The idea
What is a Turkish breakfast?
In Turkey the word for breakfast is kahvaltı. It means “before coffee”. It is not a quick bite. It is a long, slow meal made of lots of small plates.
Think cheeses, tomatoes and cucumber, fruit, jam and honey, fresh bread, and something hot in a pan. It all lands in the middle of the table and everyone helps themselves.
Ours comes from Trabzon, on the Black Sea. We cook it to order and bring it to the table to share.
On the table
A few of the things we cook
Ask the team what is on today.
Sucuk potato eggs
Two fried eggs over crisp potatoes and spiced Turkish sucuk, cooked and served in a pan.
Tiramisu French toast
Brioche, espresso-soaked biscuits and our own mascarpone, dusted with Ozone coffee.
There is also çılbır with chilli butter, a Turkish spread for two that takes the whole table, and brioche French toast three ways: tiramisu, pistachio, or Vira with Trabzon hazelnut cream. Mini pancakes for the ones who cannot choose.
To drink
Tea, coffee and the rest
Ozone's speciality blend on a La Marzocco. Ceremonial matcha from Kyoto. Turkish coffee, salep, and tea by the glass.
There are pastries on the counter too, if you want something sweet while you wait.
Good to know
Where can I get a Turkish breakfast in Beckenham?
At Touché, 135 Croydon Road, Elmers End, Beckenham BR3 3RB. We are two minutes from Elmers End station.
When are you open?
Every day. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 5pm.
Is it made for sharing?
Yes. Most of what we cook comes to the table to share. The Turkish spread is for two.
Do you have vegetarian or vegan dishes?
Yes, there are vegetarian and vegan options. Ask the team and they will point you to them.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are welcome at our outside tables.
Come in
Your keyif awaits.
Keyif is the Turkish word for taking your time over something good. Come for a long breakfast and a second glass of tea.
135 Croydon RoadElmers End, Beckenham
BR3 3RB
07401 391622
| Monday | 8am – 5pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8am – 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am – 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am – 5pm |
| Friday | 8am – 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 5pm |
| Sunday | 9am – 5pm |