For a simple, filling and authentic Mediterranean Breakfast, look no further than Mesa Kitchen and Lounge in Southgate.
A mezzanine-style terrace leads through to the traditional interior, both areas a nod to the restaurant’s Mediterranean heritage.
Breakfasts feature a healthy balance of the nutritional and the more indulgent – go for a sturdy ‘Full Monty’ or swap out some of the meaty options for a lighter option of ‘Green Forest Breakfast’. We also recommend a ‘Bonzai granola bowl’ packed full of berries, banana, strawberries, honey, seeds and organic Greek yoghurt, plus a fluffy pancakes and brioche French toast for those with a sweet tooth.
The ultimate feast, however, goes to a sharing ‘Anatolian Serpme’ platter, available at £24.50 between two guests. This includes jams, olives, eggs, a selection of cheeses and meats, chargrilled vegetables and Mediterranean favourites like ‘cemen’ tomato paste and tahini with molasses. We also love the grilled halloumi and feta samosas, plus the meal can be upgraded with a traditional ‘menemen’, a one-pan dish of baked eggs with peppers.
Wash breakfast down with a complimentary Turkish tea, a herbal remedy that will soothe the soul and kickstart the day ahead.
