First impression of Brixton, 5 stars impression it was. Hard to actually judge this place objectively without talking about the setting, right in the middle of Brixton Village. This market is just the perfect setting to grab a cheap and great bite with friends, for drinks and takeaways ! My crêpe Picante was exactly what I expected, spicy but not too much… this and cider, perfect match. If you can, ask to sit outside in the galery, with heaters on, just makes the experience even more cosy and lively. To note — This place is not BYOB !
Aaron R.
Rating des Ortes: 4 London, United Kingdom
Came here on a weekday to get a quick meal before the Death Can show(yea!). It was surprisingly lively for a Wednesday, tho we didn’t have a problem getting a seat. We ordered a couple of savoury crepes and split a dessert crêpe and let me tell you, that was more than enough food! We were spoiled for choice; I could have eaten any of 15 items happily. Even the drinks were good. I got a lovely caipirinha, tho my GF thought her kit royale was too sweet Everyone was nice, tho the service was a touch spacey. I will happily go back tho!
Steve A.
Rating des Ortes: 5 London, United Kingdom
Oh my God, for a first @ Brixton Village, I think that I could not have better«introduction» to the place. Having a strong French cultural background, I love crepes. Good crepes. And I am extremely demanding when I pop in a creperie… This one was absolutely great, on every aspect. Great team, smiley all the way and very kind despite the business of the place. I had a classic triple-chocolate crêpe, very well done and honestly quite cheap, and an Americano single shot. It was quite packed inside and outside, which in my view is a good testimony to the quality of the place. I really had a lovely time time and will definitely go again. If ever you fancy something to eat but don’t feel like having a full lunch or dinner, give a shot. Promise: you’ll order twice! :)
Margaret S.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Palo Alto, CA
Brixton is the best part of London. Even in the rain. After you have wandered the Village Market, trailed in and out of African and South American shops, gone to the movies at theRitzy then you can have Brazilian crepes at Senzala. The ingredients are fresh-well, they can just run out to the market-, the portions are huge and the price is good enough so you have have another glass of wine and still get your heart’s desire at the Pop up bins.(These are shops and boutiques and little bars in shipping containers.) Of course there is music some nights, people to watch and a sense of a young and happy world beginning to figure out what’s important: good food and good people.
Louisa K.
Rating des Ortes: 2 London, United Kingdom
I love Brixton Market and rarely felt disappointed by the food but this time I wasn’t really happy. Senzala is a cool place with a good concept, very friendly staff and a nice offer even for vegans… but…my friend and I ordered two different buckwheat galettes with vegan fillings that all sounded super yummy but sadly disappointed us both. It just wasn’t falvourful so we poured lots of chilli sauce on our plates. They don’t allow BYO but the house red was tasty and at 16 quid not too expensive. Afterwards we shared a Sweet Sin, a crêpe with chocolate, banana, and vanilla ice cream, which was ok but also didn’t rock my boat. Maybe they’re good at the traditional ham and cheese galette but you have to see for yourself.
Christina B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 London, United Kingdom
Went because it was busy and it was amazing! Can see why people are queueing outside.
Marta O.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Brixton, London, United Kingdom
Vegans are really spolied for choice in Brixton — another place with a whole vegan section on the menu! Senzala serves these incredible savoury buckwheat crepes, and offers four completely vegan fillings(one added recently — check it out if you haven’t been in a while!) They are so delicious that each time I come there I’m thinking, «I’m gonna try something different now,» but then I remember how good Dujhan is(garlic mushrooms, caramelised onions, asparagus, sundried tomatoes, rocket and spinach) and end up ordering it again. The Mexican one, Juarito, is also really tempting, especially given Senzala’s excellent hot sauce selection. You can also make your own — but why mess with perfection? :) The crepes are also really filling — another thing I always promise myself is that I’ll get a sweet one for dessert, but this has yet to happen, due to the limited capacity of my belly… Service here is quick so it’s suitable for a quick work lunch in the week.
Díana B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 London, United Kingdom
I really can’t fault this place. Always accommodating, always delicious. I tend to create my own and they’re always amazing! The Galette is a must when having savoury dishes. If you’re in Brixton Village this is definitely one to try! Also they accept card payments — hooray!
Melinda D.
Rating des Ortes: 4 London, United Kingdom
Delicious crepes. Good vegetarian options. They also had delicious starters that were great for picking. The house wine was very tasty too and reasonably priced. I would definitely recommend this place, lovely outside seating as in the rest of the village, which is generally a great place, buzzing with atmosphere. it does get very busy though so be prepared to fight for tables… or wait!
Bec K.
Rating des Ortes: 5 London, United Kingdom
I met with a friend on the weekend for our monthly brunch, and we decided to try out Brixton again, as there were so many delicious places we walked past last time. Usually I have a place in mind ahead of time, as I have a gluten issue, but this time we just decided to wing it, and I’m glad we did. We walked past this place and the waitress advised the buckwheat version of the crepes were gluten free. SOLD! There were only table outside, and it was a little cool, but once they turned the heater on above our heads it wasn’t too bad. Now lets talk menu. Boy oh boy where to even start. There are at least 10 – 15 different types of sweet and then the same in savory versions. It was so much pressure to find one that I wanted more than the rest. I think in the 5 – 10 mins I spent looking at the menu, I changed my mind at least 50 times. I decided on the buckwheat crêpe with banana, honey and dark Belgian chocolate on the side. My Friend ordered a savory one, with a delicious looking egg on the top. The serving sizes are pretty decent, and I am doubtful anyone would leave Senzala feeling hungry still. The Belgian chocolate was super rich, and I’m not sure I needed that huge amount of sugar, but man was it delicious. I did have savory crêpe envy when I was hitting my sugar overload. But all in all for a crêpe and a coffee for under £10 you can’t really go wrong. I’d recommend getting here early though, cos there was quite a queue after we were seated. I’ll definitely be back!
Atiq B.
Rating des Ortes: 4 London, United Kingdom
Had an outstanding cajun king prawn galette for brunch yesterday, lovely fresh ingredients and speedy(if Moody) service. Sweet juicy prawns, red peppers, red onions, mature cheddar, Tabasco and spices with their fresh Brazilian chilli sauce on the side. Also the chocolate used for their hot drinks and sweet crepes is top notch. A real gem and well worth a visit.
Laura F.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Manchester, United Kingdom
Nestled within Brixton food village was this fabulous find! Senzala is a creperie that serves traditional French crepes with some Brazilian flair! They serve both sweet and savoury crepes here — but as it was lunch time, i opted for a savoury crêpe. I ordered the Spaniard, which consisted of cheese, chorizo, fried egg, red onions and baby leaf spinach. It was by far the best savoury crêpe i have ever had! Their home-made lemonade was also beautiful. One of my best friends lives nearby — so I’m hoping to visit here again very soon!
Raad R.
Rating des Ortes: 3 Mas-Cabardès, France
I love the crepes here, the décor, and even how cramped it is. I don’t know what is wrong with the waiter here though. He was great the first time around, but when I brought in a bigger group of friends the second time around, he was really rude and refused to seat us together with our party of six. It was pretty weird, given that half the restaurant was empty– very unaccomodating. The three stars is for the food– but the service doesn’t deserve one star.
Shaun P.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Manchester, United Kingdom
A Brazilian pancake house, whatever next! The place is inside Brixton market and worth a venture out to it. Staff very friendly and polite. The inside rather cramped but comfortable… I’m guessing authentic! The menu gives a great choice of savoury and sweet dishes, healthy, vegetarian and even vegan options too. I am sure you will enjoy the experience especially all the beers and drinks are organic… Nice touch!
Andy H.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Manchester, United Kingdom
Sezala Creperie — I went to this place in Brixton village market, it was very good and was excellent quality. The whole experience was lovely with small shop units and lots of street food to choose from. It is somewhere I will be returning.
James C.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Manchester, United Kingdom
Gorgeous little café, delicious food and a cute waiter. I couldn’t ask for anything more. Had a Godfather crêpe which was awesome.
Vanessa M.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Paris, France
This place was cute… Really, really cute. After roaming around Brixton Market with a friend and getting tired of the London rain, we decided to take our dessert before getting dinner. We ordered the maple, caramelized banana, walnut and hazelnut crêpe. It was absolutely delicious and the kind of overly sweet crêpe that leaves you in an after meal slump. I’ll definitely be making my way over again but this time for a savory crêpe considering the plethora of options they had! Too delicious not to.
Caroline H.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Waterloo, London, United Kingdom
I’ve been here twice, once on a week day(quiet, sedate, no stress) and once on a Sunday(the opposite). It’s one of the lynchpins of Brixton Village, and is popular for good reason. The savoury crepes are amongst the best I’ve had in London. Packed full of ingredients, nicely crispy, and always massive. And cheap too! It’s a world away from paying a small fortune for those burnt and meagre offerings you get in Central. The place itself is pretty small but doubles in size with the tables outside(which are still inside of the market, if that makes sense). I wouldn’t say it’s a particularly comfortable place, but the food makes up for it. Both times the service was the same — perfunctory, swift, not overly friendly but not rude. Worth a visit, even if you do have to queue for a while at the weekend.
Hazel N.
Rating des Ortes: 3 London, United Kingdom
Cute little creperie in Camden Market. It’s popular, so expect to queue. But there a quick turn around, so you don’t have to wait long. The staff are friendly and efficient. The menu offers a wide range of yummy crepes to choose from, but isn’t just limited to that. I found my crêpe a bit dry, but that might be because I won’t for the healthy option and had mine made with buckwheat. …Guess I’ll have to go back and try it again with normal flour! My lunch was enjoyed to a very cool 90s rock soundtrack, eg: Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Radiohead, etc… It’s very affordable!
Stephanie P.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Seattle, WA
Located in the indoor Brixton Market food/shopping area, Senzala’s officially called the«Brick Box,» so don’t be confused if you’re trying to hunt it down! We stopped in around 1:30 pm on a Sunday, and it was busy but had a few tables free, both out front and inside. Since we were all hungover, the relative darkness of the inside tables seemed better. The menu offers sweet and savory crepes, espresso drinks, and beer and cider. It’s a bit cramped inside, so get ready to make friends with the neighboring tables. Because it was so full, it was a bit noisy, but the volume also gave the place a fun, bustling energy. Service was quick and efficient, though it can be hard to get your server to bring over the check when you’re finished(you have to ask or they’ll just leave you there). Crepes ranged from £5−7 and are large and generously filled; one each is good for a light meal, plus maybe a sweet crêpe to share for dessert. Brixton Market is a fun, off-the-beaten-path place for strolling, eating, drinking, and shopping, and Senzala is perfect for a quick snack or a simple meal while you’re there.