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    Bolthole Cafe

    2.5 (4 reviews)
    InexpensiveCoffee & Tea, Sandwiches
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dhaba Cafe

    Dhaba Cafe

    3.6(5 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    £

    This place definitely makes me miss being a student a little bit, sitting here in a big, deep comfy…read moresofa opposite a group of students. One reading Plato's Republic and looking a little pissed off by the other two animatedly talking about being "Cheese Fiends" and whether Feta is "Sheep's Cheese". I'm not sure who I'd rather be in this situation, but I know whose going to be panicking in the morning of their finals...and it's not the Plato girl. That is of course presuming that these two characters aren't doing some obscure M.A. in Cheese Management or Dairy Studies? But it's not the everyday University scene that is the only reason I'm feeling nostalgic, but the general chilled atmosphere in this larger and open plan café. The café, which serves the needs of the cultural studies building is a bit more, well...cultured than the other café's on campus with some African style art work and a more stylish, soft orange and yellow interior, not to mention the trump card; Sofa's. The food too is more on the healthy, soupy and worldly kind of vibe with the vegetable Mousakka and Spinach and sundried tomato Pie quiche catching the eye on today's particular menu. If your doing cultural studies, which basically means you should be a hippy, your more likely to enjoy the atmosphere here than the utilitarian-esque Hums or Bolthole café's. Though of course there's no on the door hippy policy, so come here anyway if your not and got some time to burn.

    The Dhaba cafe has become the unofficial home of all masters anthropology and global studies…read morestudents since the departmental offices relocated into Arts C. It's the kind of cafe that suits these disciplines well and is decorated with tribal styled pictures and has a number of chunky sofas. I really like this cafe and find that the staff who work here are more friendly than at some of the other locations on campus. There is also easy access to a number of benches outside, if you wanted to enjoy your coffee in the sun. Prices are the standard campus rate for your coffee or tea and I do think that these are a bit steep. This aside, they serve up a fairy wide range of food for a Uni cafe and you can get salads, various cakes alongside a good range of sandwiches and baguettes. They will also make a baguette to your specifications (if they have the ingredients in the fridges). There is also a computer here for accessing your library or emails, which can be handy if you need to check something but don't want to have to fight through the queues for the library PC's. To be fair, there are other places I would go to eat on campus, but it is a nice location to arrange to meet class mates for a post seminar chat and stays open late enough to be a good place to prepare for a presentation for late afternoon seminars, when the cafe has quietened down.

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    Sandwich Shop - Tandoori chicken and peri peri chicken sandwiches

    Sandwich Shop

    4.3(35 reviews)
    43.7 miKensington
    £

    It's nostalgic and the best sandwich shop. When I studied abroad in London back in 2006- I was so…read morelucky to live up the street and got to eat here everyday! I've come back to visit London several times since then (most recently in September) and its amazing how all the shops have changed on this block but this sandwich shop still remains! I am sooo glad it's still here! Seriously the best sandwiches, hot dishes such as Samosas- still cheap and fast service! Love that the locals come here everyday and know they can get the best sandwich or hot food from here! I'm obsessed with their simple bacon and egg sandwich (all comes on a baguette) I get it with no sauce of any kind. My second choice- chicken with corn. Simple yet so tasty. No need a million toppings-

    This is the best sandwich shop in the world and I look down on anyone that disagrees. Just kidding…read more The sandwiches and employees here are pretty amazing though- as are the prices! I came here 9 years ago when I was a student and vowed to come back to try more tasty treats. I did just that and brought my husband this time! We ordered: -Tandoori sandwich (hot) -Peri Peri Chicken sandwich (hot) Both were so delicious, huge, and under 3 pounds (which is unbelievable)! I would say peri peri chicken was the tastiest. The flavor was on point and had a good kick of spice. If you want to save money and are in the area-maybe to go visit the V&A or another museum, come grab a quick meal to go here first and then have a picnic!

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    Sandwich Shop - Chicken and corn sandwich. Just perfect.

    Chicken and corn sandwich. Just perfect.

    Sandwich Shop - Inside the sandwich shop!!!

    Inside the sandwich shop!!!

    Sandwich Shop - Sandwich world aka sandwich shop located on Gloucester rd- everything on this block has changed except for this place! Still here!

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    Sandwich world aka sandwich shop located on Gloucester rd- everything on this block has changed except for this place! Still here!

    The French Revolution: Coffee Workshop Creperie - From website

    The French Revolution: Coffee Workshop Creperie

    4.5(2 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    £

    The French Revolution has the tiniest kitchen on campus, but by far produces the absolute best…read morefood. The managers/chefs Arnold and Julie pride themselves on the authentic crepes, galettes, hot chocolates and coffees. I worked there for a few days when they were very busy last summer, and I never managed to get my espresso making quite up to their particular standards! All produce is carefully sourced, all organic and much home grown. The crepes are truly delicious, although at the higher end of the budget at up to £6 if you add extra ingredients/toppings. But seriously, the *only* place for decent food on campus. Sadly The Coffee Workshop Creperie struggles to make enough money as the university wont advertise it at all. In fact, this is its third year in operation and it's unlikely to be open for much longer, as the university wants control over all of its cafes - so look forward to further homogenised *choice* on campus. If you get a chance to go to this place please do - if enough people know about it and use it then hopefully the university management can't shut it down!!

    What?! French Revolution creperie on campus? Why did no-one tell me? Next to this place, IDS cafe…read morepales into insignificance (sorry guys!). The Coffee Workshop is definitely my new top campus eatery- with an amazing menu of galettes, crepes, sandwiches and salads, they offer everything I could ever want from a cafe! I'm actually sort of worried, as it's just across the road form my building...what's to stop me popping over every lunch time??! Will power, you say? No chance. Crepes are my absolute favourite. The galettes (savoury crepes) are made with wholemeal flour and fillings include cheese, mushrooms, spinach, caramelised onion, goats cheese, chicken, salmon...the list goes on, the choices are pretty much infinite! I sampled the 'Scallop special', which contained cheese, spinach, tomatoes and scallops. It cost £5, which is on the higher end of what you expect to pay for campus food, but it was massive, incredibly filling and delicious! Prices generally range from £3.50-£5. The sweet crepes also look delicious- they do all the usual suspects...lemon and sugar, nutella, maple syrup etc. As well as all this pancakey goodness, you can order other breakfast items such as French toast, waffles and eggs on toast. I'm gushing, I know I am. I'm just too excited about this discovery...campus dining revolutionized! My only complaint is that I left smelling like a giant pancake- the ventilation could definitely be improved!

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