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Levent Börek Islington is the third London branch of Levent Börek, a Turkish börek brand whose roots go back to 1968, when its founder began refining the filled börek recipes he learned from his father. The Upper Street café opened in June 2026, joining branches in Chiswick and Fitzrovia. Börek is the star: thin, layered pastry filled with cheese, minced…
Levent Börek Islington is the third London branch of Levent Börek, a Turkish börek brand whose roots go back to 1968, when its founder began refining the filled börek recipes he learned from his father. The Upper Street café opened in June 2026, joining branches in Chiswick and Fitzrovia.
Börek is the star: thin, layered pastry filled with cheese, minced meat, spinach or potato, baked and cut into squares to order. The cheese version is the one the brand is best known for. Turkish breakfast plates, gözleme, wraps, sandwiches and salads fill out the all-day menu, with baklava and pastries for something sweet.
It suits a quick breakfast before work, a casual weekend brunch or a pastry and tea on a walk along Upper Street.
What to order at Levent Börek Islington
Start with the börek, then add something from the breakfast menu:
- Peynirli börek – the signature cheese börek, cut into squares
- Kıymalı börek – börek filled with seasoned minced meat
- Ispanaklı börek – spinach-filled börek, a good vegetarian choice
- Patatesli börek – börek filled with spiced potato
- Türk kahvaltısı – Turkish breakfast plate
- Gözleme – griddled flatbread with savoury fillings
- Baklava – filo, nuts and syrup to finish
Cook it at home
Liked what you ate at Levent Börek Islington? Try our sigara böreği recipe, gözleme recipe and baklava recipe at home. You can also read more about börek.
Atmosphere and good to know
It is a casual café, and the branch has applied for a pavement licence for outside tables. Takeaway is popular, and delivery is listed on Just Eat. Halal status isn’t stated.
Vegetarians are well served by the cheese, spinach and potato börek. It is open from 8am every day, closing at 6pm in the week and 7pm at weekends.
Levent Börek Islington opening hours
Monday to Friday: 08:00–18:00; Saturday and Sunday: 08:00–19:00. Hours can change on bank holidays, so check with the restaurant before you travel.
How to get to Levent Börek Islington
Highbury & Islington (Victoria line, London Overground and Great Northern) is around 5 minutes’ walk away, and Angel (Northern line) is around 12 minutes away. Buses 4, 19, 30 and 43 run along Upper Street and stop close by.
For live routes and disruptions, use the TfL Journey Planner.
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More Turkish food nearby
Nearby, try Gem Restaurant and Gallipoli, or browse all Turkish restaurants in Islington & Angel. New to Turkish food? Start with our guide to popular Turkish dishes or see the best Turkish restaurants in London.
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