Cafer Erol London 1807

Price

££

Cuisine

Desserts & Baklava

Area

Knightsbridge

Cafer Erol London 1807 is the Knightsbridge shop and tearoom of Şekerci Cafer Erol, the Istanbul confectioner that has been making sweets since 1807. It sits on Brompton Road close to Harrods and opened in late 2024 as the brand’s first European flagship.

The shelves are filled with lokum, baklava, akide şekeri (hard boiled sweets), chocolates, nougat and marron glacé. In the tearoom you can also sit down to a Turkish breakfast with menemen, börek and simit, or a Turkish-style afternoon tea with kaymak, honey and baklava served with tea in tulip glasses.

It suits a gift-shopping stop in Knightsbridge, a leisurely breakfast or an afternoon tea with friends or family.

What to order at Cafer Erol London 1807

Whether you’re buying to take away or sitting in, these are the things to look for:

• Lokum – Turkish delight, made in copper pans the traditional way
• Cevizli and fıstıklı baklava – walnut and pistachio baklava, sold in trays and tins
• Akide şekeri – traditional Ottoman hard sweets
• Kestane şekeri – candied chestnuts, sold as marron glacé
• Menemen – eggs scrambled with tomatoes and peppers
• Su böreği – soft layered pastry with cheese
• Simit – sesame-crusted bread ring
• Kaymak with bal – clotted cream and honey, part of the Turkish afternoon tea

Atmosphere and good to know

The shop and tearoom are smartly decorated, and there are private rooms available for parties and gatherings. Afternoon tea sittings last around an hour and a half and can be booked ahead. Vegetarian, vegan and halal options are listed by the venue. Delivery is available through Deliveroo.

Gift boxes, Turkish coffee and tea sets make this a useful stop if you’re shopping for presents in Knightsbridge.

Cafer Erol London 1807 opening hours

Monday to Thursday and Sunday: 09:00–23:00; Friday and Saturday: 09:00–00:00. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check with the restaurant before you travel.

How to get to Cafer Erol London 1807

Knightsbridge station (Piccadilly line) is around 3 minutes’ walk, and South Kensington (Circle, District and Piccadilly lines) is around 10 minutes. Buses 14, 74 and 414 stop on Brompton Road nearby.

For live routes and disruptions, use the TfL Journey Planner.

Menu, ordering and contact

Official website · Instagram · Call 020 8143 4663

More Turkish food nearby

Nearby, try Hafız Mustafa 1864 Knightsbridge, The Mantl and Mazlum London 1924, or browse all Turkish restaurants in Knightsbridge. New to Turkish food? Start with our guide to popular Turkish dishes or see the best Turkish restaurants in London.

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