Way too expensive. Tasteless bangers and mash for £9.25. No atmosphere. Only one vegetarian main dish. The staff doesn't know the menu. The cakes looked good, but we didn't try. Shoreditch doesn't mean that you are automatically hip and trendy and great. You still have to deliver quality. And your prices should be in reasonable relation to quality and service. read more

- cozy, nice and homely restaurant/breakfast place (we went there for breakfast) - pretty popular therefore you should go there early (long queues from 10 am on) - nice variety of breakfast dishes (diff. eggs, pastry, joghurt, etc.) - loved the rosewater fruit salad with joghurt (7.50 GBP), the almond croissant (large; 3.60 GBP) and the grilled sweet potatoes with eggs (9.50 GPB) - fresh orange juice (3.30 GBP) - friendly service Conclusion: We loved this place and definitely would come back for breakfast or just to buy some pastries to take away! read more

In a word: HORRIBLE Tasteless, overpriced food in a faux-naif atmosphere populated by bearded out of towners waggling their Sperry topsiders around while talking about their 'way cool' business plans. I love breakfast, I love eating out, I love Welsh rarebit, I even love faux distressed furniture (oh the shame) and I don't mind paying for the luxury of any of these but The Albion really disappointed me. The service was dire, my rarebit was revolting and soggy, and the clientele around me were so snotty and loud that I almost left half way through it was such a moribund experience. The only reason I gave it two stars rather than none was because the tea was ok and hot. And I'm generous. read more

Albion @ The Boundary Project (Pics at The London Foodie) I had meant to come to Conran's new eatery since Time Out awarded it 2009's "Best Cheap Eats" in London but only made it with Dr G nearly a year later, for a late brunch last Saturday. I was impressed by the understated elegance of the building and décor - as a former light industrial building, some of its interesting features were maintained (or sympathetically incorporated) like the refectory style cream tiles, the factory lights, and the large windows which let plenty of natural light into the Café. I also loved their food shop and open plan kitchen - the large baskets of fresh bread, cleverly positioned at the entrance of the building, welcome you into the Café and help to draw in even the most reluctant of punters. The menu is reassuringly simple with some British classics and "caff" style dishes that will appeal to anyone. Prices are not bad either with most dishes costing less than the £10 mark. I was pleased to see Greenwich Meantime beers on their menu @ £3.75, one of my favourite brewers in the country. I was lucky to attend a private tasting by this fantastic, independent beer house a couple of years ago, and was completely stunned by the quality of their beers and the passion of the founder/speaker. I always order GM beers whenever I see them available, my favourites being London Porter, Union and the coffee beer. Dr G and I ordered a couple of staple dishes - I went for the "Full Albion Breakfast" @ £9.75 while Dr G had "Kedgeree" @ £9.50. I would have liked to continue the complimentary tone of my review and say that our food was as great as the décor, food shop, and beers, but unfortunately both dishes were rather disappointing. My breakfast looked great but did not taste it - the saving grace was the streaky bacon which was delicious, and the perfectly cooked eggs. With the exception of the baked beans, which were in fact not properly baked, and were very hard and nearly inedible, everything else was just passable. Dr G's kedgeree was an interesting choice - I cook kedgeree at home sometimes (one of my favourite brunch dishes) but had never seen a version like Albion's before. It was not a kedgeree, it was a risotto style dish made with basmati rice and cream. It had no discernible pieces of fish, be it smoked haddock or salmon - the fish had been I guess "pulverized" as there were no "flakes" to be seen. It was basically a fishy rice dish with cream, and was seriously lacking in seasoning. After the beautiful décor, the lovely bread, the charming service, expectations were high - I was gutted. As I waited for my food to arrive, I envisaged bringing some of my overseas friends and relatives who normally visit me in London for a taste of British cuisine - but judging by these two dishes, I would rather take them elsewhere. Tom of TomEatsJenCooks recommends The Modern Pantry when entertaining visitors from outside London for both a good brunch and the wow factor, but I still have to try this Clerkenwell place. I will report back as soon as I do. The total bill was £30 for two, including 12.5% service. This is not bad (£15 = main + beer) although for once I will have to disagree with Time Out as I can think of quite a few places where my 15 quid would be better spent. Verdict - Another classic example of style over substance - great décor, efficient staff, gorgeous looking food shop but seriously mediocre food. A possible Shoreditch choice for tea, cakes, or Greenwich Meantime beer. read more

One of my favourite places to eat in London. I was taken here by an old friend when I first moved and fell in love. Never a fan of a greasy spoon, this is my kind of caff. Go here if you're looking for classic British food (great breakfasts, huge sandwiches, sausage and mash, pie, etc. etc.) - it's got the right combination of modern British and nostalgia. There's usually a queue so if you can't be bothered to wait for a table then you should definitely buy things from the deli at the front to take away. ANY of the cakes are delicious, the bread is a winner too. Obviously you have to buy the giant cookie too. Obviously. read more

This is definitely one of my favourite places to lunch in Shoreditch, or to buy your fresh groceries from for a home made lunch. The outdoor seating is super charming and indoor is even more beautiful with fresh products stacked up against the walls and a fridge area with fresh cakes and breads. Very cantina atmosphere. Agreed the waiting time for a table is a little long but in fairness you can use that time wander around and look at all the fresh products they're selling. The food and atmosphere is still super worth it. Healthy simple fresh food and they make a mean scallop and there's a dish I used to love with cottage and cheese. Definitely commend! You couldn't find a better location. read more

For us Yanks, a nice preview into trad Brit cooking: mushrooms on toast, Welsh rarebit and other comfort staples like bangers and mash. Avoid the fish and chips: not a nice ending for Mr. Cod--a soggy coffin of greasy batter. Expensive, and will likely be mobbed by future Ugly Americans, hell bent to rediscover their roots. read more

The food here is pretty good. The BIG problem is service. The moment we walked in no one gave us menus or even to seat ourself. I had to flag down a server to get menus, to ask for water, to ask her to take our order, and then it took 20 minutes to get a latte. On the way over the latte was spilled over my lap. On top of this the food continued to take a long time to arrive and no apologies were ever offered. Update: just heard two servers are out sick so that explains the service. But also saw a cockroach walking across the banquette so still not happy. read more

There is a line up for this cafe, so be prepared to wait about 20 mins. Though is it's in side, the time does pass quickly. I went to Albion a few years ago when the clean crisp concept of Shoreditch was just beginning. I feel that the Albion has not moved forward from that point. The food was great, though extremely expensive for dish when there are now plenty of other restaurants offering more substantial dishes for about 20% less. Friendly service has always been plus for the Albion and still is :-) Conclusion: if you haven't been, do go, though only as a reference cafe. Enjoy! read more

The Albion is good. Really good. Food is of high standard and its in east london-friendly prices. Service is OK. If you're sat on the tables on the street expect a lot of waving to get noticed. Drinks are good. And also a bit on the high side of prices. Then again it's a high end hotel so its expected. I've eaten various things on the menu though I usually go for pastries and other breakfasty things (with a cocktail or two). I tend to end up there on Sunday late mornings/early afternoons and spend hours with sunglasses on, observing people, eating and commenting on pretty much everything. Expect lots of Sex and the city girls-who-brunch-over-their-last-city-date types, hipsters and the like. read more

No. Just no. Living locally, I loved this place when it opened up and used to go there a lot. However I just can not put up with the staff. It must be that they are really badly managed, as I can't imagine any other way that you would get that many people who cannot function in one team. The Matre D is horrible to them. I've seen the way he speaks to them and its not pretty! So in a way, I feel sorry for them, but not enough! If your job is to provide customer service, then you should do that or move on! Such a pity as the food is good, if a little over priced and the surroundings are lovely. read more

One of my favourite places to go in East London for breakfast, the Albion is a large, upmarket cafe set in The Boundary building. Conceived as a bit of a Shoreditch House but without the membership code, it's usual to expect a 10 - 15 minute queue for a table if you go at any peak eating times. On my first visit I had a full breakfast which I didn't think was that great, but I've since discovered their breakfast baps. Bacon, egg and sausage is crammed into a freshly cooked bap which will fill you up completely for the tasty sum of £4.50. Much better value than the breakfast. I've also tried their chicken rolls and smoked salmon & cream cheese sandwiches. Both are massive and very yum. read more

I have been twice to this place and there is only one thing that seriously lets it down and that is the service. The food is excellent, menu nice and varied and everything cooked to perfection. The little details of the retro coffee pots, knitted tea cosies and the whole blocks of butter on the table are kitsch as well as a little 'nostalgic' in some ways. But twice now I have felt very let down by bad service. The first time I went in November the waitress treated us like dirt. The place wasn't exactly busy either which I found a bit worrying. She took a long time to ask us what we wanted and seemed to have an edge of high arrogance about her. On my second visit we were seated and then promptly ignored by the staff. No menus or offer of a drink. When we eventually did some to order a pot of tea it came with no tea cosy and again very grotty service. It felt like literally ordering some tea and a full English was asking the staff to go out in a field and milk a cow for our tea and then come bearing our breakfast on a gold leaf platter followed by them individually peeling each grape we might like. That wasn't the case. I repeat my point but I do feel that literally asking for a pot of tea and a full English isn't asking too much as it is on the menu. My companion asked for some extra toast and you might have thought that we had asked her to do some performative dance or something along those lines. The face wasn't cheerful to say the least. Albion has great stuff in there, but I am bitterly disappointed to go there for awful service. I know its Shoreditch but it really should drop the attitude as I feel it lets the place down. Living just 5 minutes from there I know full well there are places that are capable of being lovely as well as a little trendy, minus the attitude. read more

Just popped in for a quick breakfast. I had a flat white and porridge with dates. All was yummy and service was great. read more

Albion - Flat white and date porridge - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - London, XGL

I've had a lot of conversations with friends from foreign climes recently about the quality of British food, and they all seem to be of the same opinion- that it's horrible. The French ones guffaw at our battered sausage, the Spanish hoot about the greasy fry-ups, and don't get the Italians started on the greying pies they've spotted at their local chippy. They'll be eating their words once I introduce them to Albion, the latest Conran venture. The setting is fantastic, a little corner of Shoreditch with striped canopies and massive windows making this place look like a Parisian cafe. Inside there's a well stocked deli selling all sorts of cakes, sandwiches, groceries, cold meats and pates that had us drooling before we'd even sat down. Upon entering the main dining area we ordered a couple of pots of tea- which come with with knitted tea cosies, very in keeping with the current trend for war-time style knick-knacks and activities- and scanned the menu. It reads like a list of every great British dish, with gammon, egg and chips, whitebait, cauliflower cheese and much more to choose from. We both plumped for the Albion English Breakfast- It was a Sunday afternoon after all- and were greeted with a fantastic plate of eggs, bacon, sausage, black pudding, home-made baked beans, mushrooms and tomato. Every ingredient was top quality and perfectly cooked, and was served with home-baked bread and the saltiest butter I've ever had the pleasure of ingesting. Looking at other tables I caught glimpses of other dishes which looked fabulous and were being shovelled into contented looking faces at a rate of knots. Definitely one to take our foreign friends to to show that, when it's done well, British food is bang on. read more

Albion - Patisserie/Cake Shop Near Me - London, XGL

Albion The Boundary Projectbr /Pics The London Foodie (http://www.thelondonfoodie.co.uk ) I had meant to come to Conran's new eatery since Time Out awarded it 2009's Best Cheap Eats in London but only made it with Dr G nearly a year later, for a late brunch last Saturday. I was impressed by the understated elegance of the building and décor as a former light industrial building, some of its interesting features were maintained (or sympathetically incorporated) like the refectory style cream tiles, the factory lights, and the large windows which let plenty of natural light into the Café. I also loved their food shop and open plan kitchen the large baskets of fresh bread, cleverly positioned at the entrance of the building, welcome you into the Café and help to draw in even the most reluctant of punters. The menu is reassuringly simple with some British classics and caff style dishes that will appeal to anyone. Prices are not bad either with most dishes costing less than the £10 mark. I was pleased to see Greenwich Meantime beers on their menu @ £3.75, one of my favourite brewers in the country. I was lucky to attend a private tasting by this fantastic, independent beer house a couple of years ago, and was completely stunned by the quality of their beers and the passion of the founder/speaker. I always order GM beers whenever I see them available, my favourites being London Porter, Union and the coffee beer. Dr G and I ordered a couple of staple dishes I went for the Full Albion Breakfast £9.75 while Dr G had Kedgeree £9.50. I would have liked to continue the complimentary tone of my review and say that our food was as great as the décor, food shop, and beers, but unfortunately both dishes were rather disappointing. My breakfast looked great but did not taste it the saving grace was the streaky bacon which was delicious, and the perfectly cooked eggs. With the exception of the baked beans, which were in fact not properly baked, and were very hard and nearly inedible, everything else was just passable. Dr G's kedgeree was an interesting choice I cook kedgeree at home sometimes (one of my favourite brunch dishes) but had never seen a version like Albion's before. It was not a kedgeree, it was a risotto style dish made with basmati rice and cream. It had no discernable pieces of fish, be it smoked haddock or salmon - the fish had been I guess pulverized as there were no flakes to be seen. It was basically a fishy rice dish with cream, and was seriously lacking in seasoning. After the beautiful décor, the lovely bread, the charming service, expectations were high - I was gutted. As I waited for my food to arrive, I envisaged bringing some of my overseas friends and relatives who normally visit me in London for a taste of British cuisine - but judging by these two dishes, I would rather take them elsewhere. Tom of TomEatsJenCooks recommends the The Modern Pantry when entertaining visitors from outside London for both a good brunch and the wow factor, but I still have to try this Clerkenwell place. I will report back as soon as I do. The total bill was £30 for two, including 12.5% service. This is not bad (£15 = main + beer) although for once I will have to disagree with Time Out as I can think of quite a few places where my 15 quid would be better spent. Verdict Another classic example of style over substance great décor, efficient staff, gorgeous looking food shop but seriously mediocre food. A possible Shoreditch choice for tea, cakes, or Greenwich Meantime beer. read more

Awful service. We walked in on a Sunday at about 3:45pm, between lunch and dinner so not very busy but seemed to be fully staffed. The girl who sat us nearly rolled her eyes in annoyance, as if she couldn't care less if we ate there or not. We were given menus promptly by a different waiter, but were then left on our own for 25 minutes, despite being next to the till and in full view of the entire staff clearly looking to order. We even asked two separate waiters if we could please order, only to be told "someone will be with you shortly". After another 10 minutes when no one did, we left. Will never return. read more

The only two things going for this place are the pastries which are gigantic and regularly priced, and the fact that the kitchen is open late. On the multiple occasions I have been, I always ordered kedgeree. Of 5 times when i did so, the standard, quality and portion sizes varied wildly. I know this is a caff, but it purports to be much more. Compared to other Shoreditch establishments such as the Rivington Bar & Grill, the Albion falls very short on quality and value for money. As a concept, and as part of the Boundary project it works well, but it has to pick itself up, for sure! read more

I went to the Albion for a New Year's Eve lunch with my boyfriend - I had been once before and this was his first visit. I had the chicken salad sandwich (£6) and it was delicious! Lovely fresh bread and the chicken was delicious. You get two large sandwiches, so the only problem I had was that I couldn't finish everything! Unlike some other reviewers, we didn't have any problems withe the service as we didn't have to wait long for a table, everyone was extremely polite and we didn't have any problems with ordering or getting the bill. It was quite busy so better than I had expected. I was tempted to start buying cakes in the shop but sadly I was so full after our lunch that I couldn't even begin to think about dessert. Not the cheapest place to eat in shoreditch but definitely recommended! read more

Quite pricey compared to many local eateries around Shoreditch, which would be worth it if the food was excellent. I would describe it as better than average traditional British affair, with the staff fairly non-committal. Such a shame as the interior is beautifully turned out and the counters display such reasonably priced and delicious looking breads and cakes to tease you beforehand. There are plenty more interesting eateries nearby not selling themselves under the guise of a brand. read more

A really nice idea, but quite poorly executed in terms of the food. Pork crackling with apple sauce had an unpleasantly stale roast dinner taste and aroma. A chicken and ham pie was more air and pastry and than filling. And the beef dripping chips were way too thin and unsubstantial to support the crisped fat on the outside. It was just 'okay'. But quite expensive for what it is. read more

Recently opened, the Albion is Terence Conran's cafeteria styled restaurant on the ground floor of his Boundary hotel project in Shoreditch. The front of the restaurant is a food market/bakery, with open air kitchen and dining area tucked behind. Three of us dropped in on a Saturday night, between various pubs and lounges, and only had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. They do not accept reservations, strictly first come first serve. We were more than happy to wile away the time by getting drinks at the bar attached to the fancy French restaurant downstairs. The staff were all very friendly and accommodating. We enjoyed our killer cocktails (well mixed and tasty) in the lush, though small, basement bar and were seated back upstairs in the Albion in no time. The Albion has a very warm, relaxed and unpretentious feel to it. The space is anything but claustrophobic with high ceilings and huge windows. There are some touches of the old character of the building remaining, including exposed brick walls and some elements added that respect its industrial heritage such as the lighting and floors. The food was simple and delicious. I had Welsh rabbit and a chicken pie; both exceeded my expectations. The chicken pie was quite large and they were very generous with the chicken. The baked crust was perfectly flaky. The breakfast menu looked excellent as well; we're already planning a return visit for a long lazy brunch. I wouldn't recommend it as an über romantic spot (try the restaurant downstairs for that!), but it's a fantastic place for a relaxing meal and conversation with friends. read more

A very cosy restaurant in Shoreditch, the trendiest part of London nowadays. Food is delicious but staff seems a little exhausted because of the crowd. Their own beer Albion Pale Ale and Sticky Toffee Puding is really worth to try. #stickyttoffeepudding #albioncafe #shoreditch #london #sweet #dessert #pudding # read more

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This is a decent-enough place, seriously let down by totally mediocre service. I have been four or five times always for breakfast/brunch but this morning's jaunt there was the first to propel me to put pen to paper, well, finger to keyboard. It's a great setting and certainly has a vibe, and the food is OK (not fantastic), although have to say this morning's coffees (flat white) were really poor - the sort of thing you'd get in a chain restaurant and served way, way too hot, and weak. As it had taken an age to get them, and I was gagging for caffeine, so I slurped mine down rather than sending it back. But it's just the general level of service that lets this place down. Lots of brown-jacketed wait staff running hither and thither, all studiously avoiding eye contact and looking miserable. Trying to get the bill was another effort - had to ask for it 3 times from the same waitress. (It was a Sunday morning and yes they did get very busy, but I was there before the rush). Will I go back? Yes, probably, because, hey I'm English and we whine a lot, and it's the kind of place you hope against hope that there will be a great experience the next time, and if everything came together it would be. I kind of fantasise about hanging out here, fab coffee, stack of papers, answering a few emails, sun streaming in.... But, I see there is a review here from Dec 09 also complaining about service so no one from the management has looked here and done anything about it. So we'll see. I'm not holding my breath. Vibe/atmosphere 4 stars; food/drink 3 stars; service 1 star. read more

My first time visiting this restaurant was on a Friday evening after a few drinks at a nearby pub. The venue is beautiful and has a lovely cosy country feel to it, with a funny mix between informal layout (with a food shop towards the front) and high quality dining. All four of us were impressed with the food, which again was an eclectic mix between classic all day breakfast and venison. I thought the food was priced well (average of about £12 for big portions) but the boys were disappointed that a pale ale started at £7, and ended up being rather bland. read more

How Fast Can Excellence Slide? VERY, in the case of Albion! I first had a magically memorable meal at Albion in Shoreditch in 2015. Everything was 5-star fabulous -- from service, to decor, to -- above all-- food. The rognons (kidneys) were perfection incarnate, slightly smoky and perfectly cooked. My dining partners loved the fish and chips; and the giant chocolate chip cookie at the end was breathtaking. Cut to 2018-- Easter Sunday. This time, we trekked to Albion on our last day in London, and really wish we hadn't. The restaurant was quiet (it was around 6pm). The staff was inept ("It's my first day," said our waitress). The problem wasn't that she didn't know the menu to answer basic questions ("how is the calf-liver cooked?"); SHE DID NOT SPEAK ENGLISH!!!! I had to write out our order (yes, MOI, the diner). The food was stale, abysmal, and seemed warmed over-- even the once fabled chips (fries). And the chocolate chip cookie was still giant-- just stale, hard, and better as a ping-pong bat. We were terribly disappointed and wish we'd headed instead to Dishoom across the street --it's another old fave that just keeps getting better). So, Albion: get over your laurels. This meal was really worse than anything served at a backwaters airport at 2am. Get your staff an English lesson; teach them your menu (it's only 6 items for dinner, if I recall!); source those fresh ingredients; and for heaven's sake, redeem your pride if your clients are ever to return. This one will surely not! This was a truly abysmal meal on every front. NOTHING redeemed it, alas. read more

I followed my nose from the street to the gorgeous bread inside... Cute decor, filled with amazing smells and appetizing dishes. Great shepherds pie, great stuffed squash, decent fish and chips (chips a little soggy for my taste). The juices were great too. The menu was a little fish-heavy, but a couple delightful vegetarian options (the aforementioned squash). It was also excellent for people-watching. I wish I could've eaten everything in the attached shop. They really prove that proper British food CAN be delicious! read more

Top notch breakkie spot - have their sweet potato hash with poached eggs, you won't regret it! Casual ambience, unique area, great service. What else? read more

Great bunch spot in Shoreditch. We all had the sausage, bacon and egg sandwiches, totally delicious! The bread nod pastries are all baked on site and look great! We waited about 20 min for a table on a Sunday so get there early! read more

I stumbled upon Albion one Sunday whilst looking for a brunch spot before going to Columbia Rd flower market. It couldn't have been more appropriate. Like a posh caff, Albion serves traditional fayre such as kedgeree and welsh rarebit and it's all very tasty. There's a great little grocery store attached with an old school British vibe - lots of HP sauce and Colman's mustard going on. There's an endless supply of freshly baked croissants, bread and cakes. And giant cookies for less than a quid. You can go there any time of day and just hang out. Really lovely. read more

Just popped in for some coffee and got persuaded to stay for dessert. We shared a dark choc and honeycomb torte which was rich and yummy. Served with sour cream I think which was odd but kinda worked. The waitress seemed put out that we weren't spending more but I guess it was a bit random. Would deffo go back :) read more

gave it a third go. this time for dinner. seriously. the dinner menu is full of big comfort foods and while they were tasty, my mind was not blown. i got a ham and chicken pie with a puff pastry crust. the filling was so runny, it was like soup. once i had the crust all pushed in it was good (read: the crust was a saving grace), but worth £10.50? i dunno. ditto on my partners reaction to his steak and kidney pudding. we had a good laugh over the dessert: they had "Burnt Cream." i called the waiter over. "isnt that basically Creme Brulee?" He babbled about how its pretty much the same, but a slightly different recipe from some guy in Cambridge. blah blah blah, whatever. and you know what? it was creme brulee, no matter how he tried to spin it. and the service again was horrendous. when we wanted to pay and get the hell out of there, it took us ages for someone to take our money. we cleared everything on the table off to one side and placed the credit card on the other, spotlighted on its own. my BF even had a wave at the waitress of the next table over, she frowned and walked away. we were considering taking it as a sign that our meal was free and walking out when finally our waiter came over with a machine. HIGH NOTE THOUGH: their white table bread is freaking out of this world. amazing. best ive ever had. like we were full of our main dishes but ate more bread. and we both generally avoid all the unneeded carbs. read more

My favourite place in London. Why? Because sometimes you just need to feel like you're back in New York. Be a tourist and try the Kedgeree and the Eaton Mess. Pick up some jam on the way out. Breathe out and know that for this moment you're hopelessly hip. read more

Just went for a drink this time but hoping to go back soon for some of that delicious smelling food ! The atmosphere is lovely, quiet and intimate. The restaurant area is quite classy, compared to the more trendy entrance and shop area. read more

If you like good food, good service, simple decor, reasonable prices and gentrification, you will like Albion.

Love this place on a sunny day. Great for sitting on the pavement or by the large windows and doing some people watching, a stone's throw from Shoreditch High Street station. The menu is simple but delicious. read more

Walking around looking for somewhere to hide from the heat found this place. I had the salmon and cream cheese doorstop- nice and big making the £7seem worth it. Downsides- the bread was stale (I think they weren't used to knowing how to store bread on 30' hot days) - the salmon sandwich also had pickled cucumber which may appeal to some but not me, and the teapot handle was too hot to touch! Upsides. Food was yummy, staff were lovely, baby change facilities in the toilet. read more

My colleagues and I were visiting London and explored this area. We were looking for a restaurant that served British food when I saw reviews here on Yelp about Albion as we walked around looking for a place to dine. We were not disappointed! The food here was delicious and not pricey. We ordered the Kedgeree, chicken & crayfish pie, and fish & chips, followed by bread pudding and berry crumbles. Great atmosphere and the restaurant was located on a quiet little street without any tourists (well, except us that night). Service was good and friendly. One of the colleagues wanted a salad but they were all out, so the chef created something for her from the last bit of veggies they had left upon request. The store/mini-market attached to the restaurant sells cookies and muffins and fresh veggies. We had a fantastic meal and a great time here. We were glad we found this place! read more

I didn't get a chance to eat here because it was so busy so had to settle for a little coffee and cake take out to enjoy out in the sun thankfully. They have a lovely selection of stuff in the shop as you enter. I bought some local cider, rose lemonade and assortment of cakes which I enjoyed. read more

I went to Albion to meet a friend and after ordering my pot of tea. I had a read through of the menu and immediately started salivating. Coming to a bakery type venue, I immediately gave up any hope of anything gluten-free being on the menu. How wrong I was! One of the options was poached eggs with sweet potato hash which sounded divine. It sounded so delicious that my non-gluten-free friend also opted for it and it was delicious. The eggs were cooked to perfection and were a wonderful deep orange colour highlighting their quality. The sweet potato was delicious and helped set me up for the day. The ambience is lovely and the place itself is very bright and welcoming. The food and drinks were very reasonably priced and service was excellent. read more