Covent Garden's Seven Dials to welcome Café Kitsuné

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that French-Japanese fusion brand, Café Kitsuné, is to open in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood this spring. The site will be a concept unique to the destination, complementing Seven Dials’ vibrant café and dining scene, including Story Cellar, 26 Grains, Monmouth Coffee Co., The Barbary, The Breakfast Club, and WatchHouse Coffee.

Opening at 55 Monmouth Street, Café Kitsuné will be the Kitsuné Group-owned brand’s second UK location, joining its site in Belgravia. The café will cover 530 sq ft with seating for 15 inside and eight al fresco, and offer a selection of pastries, cakes and sandwiches inspired by French and Japanese cuisine.

Adding further diversity to Covent Garden’s dynamic roster of F&B operators is the return of ‘London’s Best Burger’ at Seven Dials Market. Bleecker Burger recently opened at the popular food hall, which serves up to 30,000 customers every week, whilst unique concept Godfrey’s Popcorn recently opened at 40 Tavistock Street, offering freshly made popcorn in an array of different flavours.

Emma Matus, Head of Restaurant Leasing at Shaftesbury Capital commented: “As the heart of London’s cultural and dining landscape, we are committed to ensuring that Covent Garden’s line-up of F&B operators remains fresh and ahead of the curve. Café Kitsuné reimagines the classic café experience, blending coffee, craft and creativity, which perfectly fits the vibrant Seven Dials neighbourhood.”

Johanna Lellouche, General Director at Café Kitsuné added: “At Café Kitsuné we have a strong brand identity, so opening in dynamic, exciting locations that match this is hugely important. Located in the heart of the West End’s dining scene, Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood will be the ideal home, allowing us to introduce our fusion of French and Japanese flavours to new food enthusiasts.”

The signing of Café Kitsuné follows a milestone year of brand commitments at Covent Garden in 2024, with 55 brands covering almost 100,000 sq ft investing in the destination over the year.