Ema Cafe & Metehan karoglan

Inside Ema Cafe & Metehan karoglan

Ema Cafe & Metehan Karoglan is a cozy local café tucked away on Rosendale Road in Norwood, offering a casual spot perfect for breakfast and relaxed daytime visits. The café’s atmosphere is quietly inviting, with natural light complementing soft, comfortable seating—making it a good pit stop for both early risers and those looking to ease into a weekend afternoon with a book or some work.

The menu leans into generous breakfast options that reflect a blend of classic and Turkish-inspired dishes. The Turkish breakfast stands out here, complete with fluffy bread and high-quality honey, providing a taste of something a bit different for this part of London. Options like the American and veggie breakfasts cater well to different tastes, while fresh smoothies and cold drinks add freshness to the lineup. Coffee here draws particular praise for being among the best in the area, making it a natural choice for a morning caffeine fix or an afternoon pick-me-up.

Locals seem to gravitate towards the café for its friendly service and welcoming vibe—often busy but efficiently managed, giving the sense that it’s become a favored neighborhood spot rather quickly. The staff’s warmth pairs with the well-sized portions to create an experience where comfort and quality meet without fuss. For those who appreciate a calm, well-lit setting to tackle a bit of work or catch up with friends, Ema provides a quiet backdrop without feeling too sterile or impersonal.

Early mornings and weekend brunch times come across as particularly well-suited for visitors, especially if you’re looking to enjoy a wholesome breakfast in a laid-back environment. Given the location’s proximity to West Dulwich and West Norwood, it fits neatly into weekend routines for locals seeking something reliable yet a little different from the typical chain cafés nearby.

Highlights & Local Essentials

Highlights

Great coffee

Great dessert

Great tea selection

Popular for

Breakfast

Lunch

Solo dining

What they serve

Coffee

Quick bite

Best for

Breakfast

Brunch

Lunch

Dessert

Parking

Local Moments in Photos

Find It on the Map

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Tuesday

07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Wednesday

07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Thursday

07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Friday

07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Saturday

07:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Sunday

09:00 AM - 04:30 PM

What Locals & Travelers Say

32 Reviews

A.N The Food Critic

03 Jan 2026

Amazing food with extremely friendly staff. Ema is a great cafe serving delicious food with great portions as well. Easily the best coffee in the areas as well. I would highly recommend!

Joseph Gillam

22 Dec 2025

I had the Turkish breakfast tow days ago and I’m still dreaming about it now. Amazing value for money and incredibly delicious too

fairynillie

11 Dec 2025

Such a cute new cafe/restaurant. Staff are really friendly, the food’s really good with great portion sizes, and the setting is really cute too. So glad this has opened up nearby, it’s exactly what we needed in West Dulwich. Definitely recommend

kenji

24 Nov 2025

Came to check out the new cafe for lunch, was quite busy but we were sat down and cared for quickly. my breakfast burger was big and juicy, and the smoothie tasted fresh. the turkish breakfast was also delicious, with excellent fluffy turkish bread and high quality honey. will definitely be coming again!

Winston Douglas

25 Oct 2025

I was in the West Norwood area on a Sunday and came across EMA Café & Bistro, I decided to pop in and indulge in a Sunday afternoon hot chocolate whilst preparing the inevitable paperwork which comes with running a business. The décor is calming and well illuminated with comfy seating and very pleasant staff. After seeing the various meals being served to the steady stream of customers. I decided to look at the menu realising that I had not eaten yet at 3pm. I ordered the Bacon & Mushroom omelette and was not disappointed with the presentation, quality and taste with a beautifully prepared salad. Hatice & Ema were very friendly and made me feel very much at home, from the time I entered until I left 2 hours later, highly recommended, what are you waiting for get down to EMA’s.

martina tombini

22 Oct 2025

A delightful discovery just 100 meters from home. A new, welcoming, and clean place with equally welcoming staff! The Egg Royal was perfect, from the well-dressed salad to the Hollandaise sauce with that extra twist that pleasantly surprised us! We also really enjoyed the whole wheat bread we bought! We're so happy to have you close to home! We'll see you often!

Zel Oz

17 Oct 2025

Had breakfast at Ema Cafe and loved it. Really filling plates, everything tasted so good, and it’s such a lovely spot for breakfast. Will definitely be back. Thank you

Inside Ema Cafe & Metehan karoglan

Highlights & Local Essentials

Local Moments in Photos

Find It on the Map

Openings Hours

What Locals & Travelers Say

32 Reviews

More Local Spots to Explore

Sattar cafe

Mad Duck Cafe

San Francisco Archery Shop

Hilal's Café & Bäckerei

Moy's Chinese Restaurant

Join the Ema Cafe & Metehan karoglan Newsletter