Brunch · Kennington
I Due Amici Garden Cafe is a warm, Iranian family-run spot on Kennington Road where the homemade food — think hearty brunch plates, vegan and vegetarian wraps, and fragrant Persian stews — is genuinely good value and made with care. It has a proper homey feel rather than a chain-cafe vibe, and regulars tend to keep coming back for years, which says a lot. It's well set up for families, with highchairs, a kids' menu, buggy-friendly access, and an outdoor space to spill out into; there's no baby-changing on site, so worth bearing in mind if you have little ones in nappies.
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