Lantana Cafe

What Lantana Cafe does

Lantana Cafe (legally Lantana Limited, a private limited company registered in Hampshire, England) is an independent, founder-led restaurant group operating three all-day dining sites in central London — Fitzrovia (Charlotte Place), London Bridge (Southwark Street) and Shoreditch (City Road) — built around an Australian-inspired brunch and specialty coffee concept originated by co-founders Mick and Shelagh in 2008. The core menu spans breakfast, all-day dining, weekend brunch and a fixed-price After Dark dinner service at London Bridge and Shoreditch, with cocktails, specialty-grade coffee from B Corp roaster Climpson & Sons, and loose-leaf teas from Good & Proper Tea.

Beyond dine-in, Lantana runs a diversified commercial platform: direct workplace catering via the VMOS ordering system with free carbon-free delivery inside a 5-mile catchment around each restaurant; an In Residence sub-brand providing sector-exclusive on-site restaurant hospitality for client companies; private hire and event spaces at all three venues with minimum spends of £1,000-£3,500 and no venue hire fee; gift cards and curated experience packages (£78-£92) sold through a Toggle-powered owned e-commerce store; and third-party delivery via Deliveroo. Reservations across all sites are processed exclusively through OpenTable.

The business is funded organically with no external investment disclosed; co-founders remain active alongside Executive Head Chef Jake. Lantana has held B Corp certification since January 2024 (score 85.3 versus a global average of 50.9) and is a Living Wage Employer, with 80% of its supplier base drawn from local independent businesses and £51,885 raised for charity over the prior twelve months. Reported headcount is 19, consistent with HQ plus lean operational oversight across the three sites.

Name

Lantana Cafe

Legal name

Lantana Limited

Website

https://lantanacafe.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lantana Cafe is an independent London restaurant group operating three all-day dining sites (Fitzrovia, London Bridge, Shoreditch) serving Australian-inspired brunch, specialty coffee and fixed-price dinners, alongside workplace catering, private hire and In Residence workplace hospitality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual All-Day Dining Restaurants

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Snack and Nonalcoholic Beverage Bars (722515), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Casual Dining Restaurants (THAFACAB), Independent Neighborhood Cafes (THAFADAC)

Keywords

• Australian brunch restaurants
• All-day dining London
• Workplace office catering
• Specialty coffee cafe
• Private hire events

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Food & Beverage Sales: Revenue from all-day dining, brunch, breakfast, dinner, and drinks served across three London restaurant locations. Covers antipodean-inspired dishes, specialty coffee, cocktails, wine, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages.
2. Workplace Catering: Office catering orders delivered within a 5-mile radius, including breakfast bundles, lunch bundles, team treats, and corporate event catering. Ordered ahead via online platform with scheduled delivery slots.
3. Gift Cards & Vouchers: Sale of digital gift cards (from £5 to £1,000) and curated experience packages including Brunch for Two and Dinner for Two. Redeemable at all London restaurants.
4. In-Residence Workplace Partnerships: Sector-exclusive partnerships with companies to host in-house Lantana restaurant experiences for their people and guests. Restaurant-grade hospitality delivered at client workplaces.
5. Private Hire & Events: Revenue from private dining and event bookings across all three venues. Includes exclusive hire options, semi-private spaces, and Chef's Table experiences. No venue hire fee model; revenue generated through food and beverage minimum spend.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lantana Cafe operates three all-day Australian-inspired dining restaurants across London (Fitzrovia, London Bridge, Shoreditch) serving brunch, breakfast, lunch, dinner, specialty coffee, and signature cocktails. Beyond dine-in, the company sells gift cards online, offers office catering delivered within a 5-mile radius, hosts private hire events, and runs In Residence workplace hospitality partnerships bringing restaurant-grade service into client offices.

Product overview

Lantana Cafe is London's original Australian brunch destination, operating three all-day dining restaurants across Fitzrovia, London Bridge, and Shoreditch since 2008. The offering spans core restaurant dining services (breakfast, weekend brunch, all-day dining, After Dark dinner menus), specialty coffee roasted by B Corp Climpson & Sons, and signature cocktail programs. Beyond standalone dining, Lantana operates adjacent service lines including Office Catering (delivering fresh meals within 5 miles), In Residence (workplace hospitality partnerships), and Private Hire/Events (venue hire for celebrations and corporate events). The business also offers gift cards through a Toggle-powered e-commerce store, featuring curated bundles like Brunch for Two packages. As a certified B Corp, the company emphasizes sustainable sourcing from 80% local independent suppliers and ethical hospitality practices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• In Residence: A workplace hospitality service where Lantana creates in-house dining experiences for partner companies, offering restaurant-grade hospitality to office workers.

Products and services

• All-Day Restaurant Dining Full-service all-day dining at three London locations (Fitzrovia, London Bridge, Shoreditch) offering Australian-inspired brunch, breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus alongside specialty coffee and cocktails.
• Weekend Brunch
• After Dark Menu
• Office Catering
• In Residence
• Private Hire & Events
• Gift Cards & Curated Experience Packages
• Signature Cocktails
• Specialty Coffee

Quantifiable outcome

• 265,000+ single-use cups saved through reusable initiatives
• +4 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Albion Fine FoodsminorOthersLondon-based independent fine foods supplier providing quality ingredients to Lantana's kitchens. Part of Lantana's commitment to local, independent suppliers.
• All GreensminorOthersIndependent greengrocer supplying fresh produce to Lantana. Supports the company's commitment to seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
• Amathus DrinksminorOthersSpecialist drinks supplier providing wines, spirits, and beverages to Lantana's bars and restaurants.
• Bethnal Green Fish SuppliesminorOthersLocal independent fish supplier supporting Lantana's commitment to fresh, sustainable seafood.
• Climpson & SonscoreOthersLondon-based B Corp certified specialty coffee roaster. Supplies all specialty-grade coffee served across Lantana's three restaurants. Roasted by Climpson & Sons, a B Corp certified London roastery.
• Eat CuriousminorOthersPlant-based food brand providing innovative vegan and vegetarian menu options to Lantana.
• The Estate DairyminorOthersIndependent dairy supplier providing quality dairy products to Lantana's restaurants.
• Food SpeedminorOthersFood supply partner supporting Lantana's restaurant operations with quality ingredients.
• Good & Proper TeacoreOthersLondon-based B Corp certified specialty tea company supplying all loose-leaf teas and infusions to Lantana. Their matcha is sourced from Hiroshi Kobayashi in Kyoto, one of Japan's most respected tea masters.
• HG WaltercoreOthersSpecialist British butcher supplying premium beef (including brisket for the Smash Cheeseburger) and meat products to Lantana's kitchens.
• St James CheeseminorOthersIndependent cheese specialist supplying premium cheeses to Lantana's menus.
• Seven Seeded BreadminorOthersArtisan bread supplier providing fresh baked goods to Lantana restaurants.
• Project WaterfallminorOthersClean water charity benefiting from filtered still or sparkling water sales at Lantana restaurants. £19,236.07 raised over the tracked period.
• StreetsmartminorOthersAnnual festive season partnership raising funds for people experiencing homelessness. £35,752.54 raised over the tracked period. Partnered with every festive season.
• Sapling (Cocktail Partnership)minorOthersBuy one, get one tree programme: every Sapling cocktail sold plants a tree. Sapling Gin and Sapling Vodka featured in signature cocktails. Supports environmental offset initiative.
• Siren BeerminorOthersCraft beer partner pouring Siren Pils Lager and Siren Lumina Session IPA on draft at Lantana restaurants, including the Shoreditch terrace.
• East London VodkaminorOthersLocal spirit supplier featured in the Kimchi Bloody Mary cocktail. Part of Lantana's commitment to local and independent producers.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Caravan Restaurants: London-based all-day dining restaurant group with multiple locations serving globally-inspired brunch, lunch, and dinner alongside specialty coffee. Directly comparable to Lantana on multi-site London all-day dining and specialty coffee program.
• Granger & Co. Bill Granger's London casual all-day dining restaurants serving Australian-inspired brunch and coffee. Direct peer to Lantana on Aussie brunch heritage, central London locations, and premium casual positioning.
• Farm Girl: London-based café chain serving Australian-influenced, health-focused brunch and specialty coffee across multiple sites. Closely comparable to Lantana on Aussie/healthy casual cafe positioning and London multi-site specialty coffee.
• Dishoom: London multi-site all-day dining restaurant group serving breakfast through dinner with a strong brunch trade. Comparable to Lantana on London multi-site all-day dining, premium casual positioning, and advance booking/reservation model.
• Honest Burgers: London-founded casual dining chain with multiple UK sites serving from-scratch food with sustainability credentials. Comparable to Lantana on London casual dining scale, B Corp-aligned sourcing, and multi-site operations.
• The Good Life Eatery: London health-focused cafe and all-day dining concept serving brunch, smoothie bowls, and specialty coffee. Comparable to Lantana on London premium casual cafe positioning, dietary-forward menu, and specialty coffee focus.
• The Breakfast Club: London-based brunch chain with multiple sites across the city serving all-day breakfast and brunch. Comparable to Lantana on London multi-site brunch positioning, casual dining format, and bottomless brunch offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Bill's Restaurant: UK-wide casual dining chain founded by Bill Granger serving all-day breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Broader incumbent peer to Lantana, sharing Australian brunch origins and casual all-day dining, but operating at significantly larger national scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lantanalondon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lantanacaf
• Instagraminstagram.com/lantanalondon

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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