★★★★★ From Cafe to Cocktail Bar: Is This London’s Best Espresso Martini? Where? Bermondsey, 72 Bermondsey St, London SE1 3UD How much? £-££ What? Coffee shop & Cocktail Bar Dog friendly? Yes Chapter – 72 – is nestled in the heart of Bermondsey Street, barricaded by charcoal boards proudly proclaiming “(one of the) BEST EspressoContinueContinue reading “Chapter – 72 –”
Category Archives: Cafes & Bakeries
Egg Slut
★★★ Sunny Side Up: The London Breakfast Spot That Egg-Lovers Can’t Resist Where? Nottinghill, 185 Portobello Rd, London W11 2ED How much? £-££ What? Breakfast sandwiches & eggy all-day burgers Vegetarian options 🌽 – yes, but very limited Vegan options 🌱 – no Gluten free options 🌾 – yes, bun free options Egg Slut hadContinueContinue reading “Egg Slut”
3Bis
★★★★★ Borough’s Best-Kept Secret: The Gelateria That Londoners Don’t Want You to Know About. Where? Borough Market, 4, Park Street & Notting Hill, 178 Portobello Road How much? ££ What? Italian Gelateria Caught in the unbearable heat of mid-June, while sweating amidst the ravenous Borough Market crowds, spotting a cup full of cool gelato feltContinueContinue reading “3Bis”
Milk
★★★★ The best brunch in London…or are they just milking it? Where? Balham, 18-20 Bedford Hill How Much? ££ Book ahead? No (expect 20-40 min queues during peak times on the weekend) What? Cafe & Brunch Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes Situated in Balham, which is quickly becoming a trendyContinueContinue reading “Milk”
Créme
Where? Soho, 4 D’Arblay Street, W1F 8DJ How much? ££ What? Bakery Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? No I have long been on the hunt for London’s best cookie, having tasted some mighty contenders from east to west. Whilst their reputation precede them, is Créme really the crème de la crèmeContinueContinue reading “Créme”
Harrods Bakery
★★★★ Where? Knightsbridge (Ground Floor, Harrods 87–135 Brompton Road Knightsbridge London SW1X 7XL) How much? ££ – £££ What? Sweet and Savoury pastries and sweets The home of luxury retail also houses a delicious secret. With a little something for everyone, Harrods’s ground floor food hall offers a range of tasty treats, from fine diningContinueContinue reading “Harrods Bakery”
Bread Ahead Borough
★★★★ Where? Borough Market, Cathedral St, London SE1 9DE How Much? £ – ££ What? Bakery Vegetarian options? Yes Vegan options? Breads are Vegan, however the doughnuts are not Gluten free options? Some options, though limited Whilst above all, Bread Ahead is a bakery, it has become predominantly renowned for one item in particular. FamousContinueContinue reading “Bread Ahead Borough”
Jolene Redchurch Street
★★★★ Where? 67 Redchurch St, London E2 7DJ How Much? ££ What? Bakery (no dine-in) Advice? Get there early Jolene has been patiently waiting on my list of places to go for a while now. I had heard amazing things about their coffee and pastries, and felt that it was about time I took aContinueContinue reading “Jolene Redchurch Street”
Caffe Torelli
★★★★ A Kewt & Quirky Coffee Spot Where? 3 Royal Parade, Richmond TW9 3QD How Much? ££ What? Coffee, smoothies, brunch & lunch Vegetarian Options? Yes Vegan Options? Very limited Gluten Free Options? Limited Popular with the locals, Cafe Torelli serves up inviting pastries, excellent coffee and a range of delicious smoothies and small dishesContinueContinue reading “Caffe Torelli”
Ron’s Coffee House
★★★★ Where? Rons Coffee House, Holdrons Arcade, Units 1&3, 135a Rye Ln, London, SE15 4ST How Much? £-££ What? Coffee and light bites Ethos? Sustainability & Seasonality Vegan options? Yes Gluten free options? Yes, but limited Ron’s coffee shop might be small, but it’s most certainly a mighty feature on Peckham’s bustling high-street. This popularContinueContinue reading “Ron’s Coffee House”
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