A coffee shop on Vivian Ave in Hendon, serving coffee, breakfasts, jacket potatoes and toasted sandwiches. Sit in or take a seat outside.

Carpe Diem

Open every day, 6am to 4pm

A small room in Hendon

A laid table on the terrace with a panini plate, cutlery, sugar caddy and an iced coffee

It is a small place, run by people who know their regulars by name. There is seating inside and seating outside. Come on your own with a coffee, or pull two tables together with friends.

Early doors, seven days a week

We open at 6am, every day of the week, and we close at 4pm. That covers the walk to work, a late breakfast, and a quiet coffee in the afternoon. Sunday is the same as Monday.

07786 642673

Rated 4.8 on Google

From 232 reviews.

Jessica H.★★★★★

“The best cafe with the sweetest, kindest people. … They treated us like family and it’s obvious how much they connect with all of their customers and the community.”

Ella L.★★★★★

“Loved it here! Super friendly staff and it really feels like a little community.”

Frank B.★★★★★

“The cafe Carpe Diem in Hendon is a real gem. I have been coming here fairly regularly over the past several months, and have to say that their coffee and jacket potatoes are top notch both in terms of quality and price.”

Beverley G.★★★★★

“Busy nice little coffee shop in Hendon. Lovely staff. Very friendly. Good selection of sandwiches, jacket potatoes, fry ups etc.”

Kimmeng C.★★★★★

“Not many places I would give 5 stars, but this is one of the gems in Hendon, London. The coffee is a dream, strong yet deliciously brewed at the perfect temperature.”

Jen★★★★

“The ambience is relaxing, a good place to have coffee with your friends. It’s not big inside so it’s good for solo people or small groups.”