Lovely neighborhood deli/diner with all day breakfast. Service is efficient and food is delicious…read more Latte and cappuccinos were a bit bitter to my taste, but I added some sugar and it was perfect. Atmosphere is cozy with a few tables out front on the pavement. I really like this place. Bonus is that it is around the corner from the last two working horse stables in central London, so you can take a look at their beautiful horses and ponies. Also has two fabulous art galleries on either side.

Bathurst Street is a little nook by Lancaster Gate tube stop. I guess this place used to be the YN…read moreEmporium, and from pictures I saw, YN Emporium had a bit more edge. This place is quaint. When you walk in there is a counter to your left with pastries, cheeses, charcuterie and other goodies. To your left are wine racks with many (but not all) of the wines having little descriptor cards. They have an eat-in / take away menu with quiches, tortilla, etc. In the back are tables and a nice sofa and table--it definitely has a mismatched antique feel and almost tries to feel a bit French. My Illy latte was disappointing as was the chocolate muffin. Music was kind of odd--some Beatles and Rolling Stones, but not really fitting the atmosphere. They are open late--I think it said 10:30 on Sunday eve. Is that possible? I did bring home two bottles of wine though and am excited to soon uncork!

We've been twice while on our vaca. Cappuccinos and omelets. Very friendly peeps. Not a lot of…read moreseats but there was room for us both times. Lots of people speaking French here. So.. if you speak French this is your place. Also if you like coffee n French breakfast foods. Only thing missing was heavy cigarette smoke.

This was our regular coffee/breakfast place while we stayed for 6 nights near Kensington High…read moreStreet station. We would usually order inside at the counter and sit outside where they'd bring it to us. The inside feels like you're in a French cafe. They do have full service, but ordering at the counter speeds up the process. A lot of regulars were in and out for take away. Don't take my word for it since I'm from the USA, go check it out for yourself.

Patisserie Deux Amis is a charming, rustic bakery just north of the Brunswick Centre. They're only…read moreopen for limited hours on Saturday and Sunday, so don't try to visit during the week. They have an assortment of cakes and pastries (though more of the frilly, eat-with-a-fork type versus simple on-the-go fare like a croissant), as well as other dine-in breakfast and cafe fare. I just tried the pain aux raisins, which was fine but unremarkable. Check it out if you're curious, but overall there are better bakeries around if you're just into food quality.

Charming little spot to grab tea and a pastry. I stopped in for a quick breakfast while on a trip…read more The spot is small but cozy. Lots of locals inside including two British gentlemen who felt Americans are very obsessed with eugenics. I assure you I was much more into croissants than that. I was glad for a nice warm spot with good chocolate croissants and breakfast tea on a windy rainy walk from the hotel to the British Museum.

Store is permanently closed. Note on the door says it closed on June 30, 2023…read more I don't know maybe it was a good place? Maybe. Look nice. They literally still have menus out and ready to go. So it didn't work out.

A cute little spot that is just a few steps away from London eye. This cafe is very cute and filled…read morewith lots of pastries to eat. It even has a friendly lift for those who has disabilities in walking. The waffles good but the jam that came with it was delicious. This place is very roomy and the service was great.

Pricy but worth it if you want something flavorful and simple…read more I had a delicious open faced sandwich with buffalo mozzarella and smoked chicken. The salad was perfectly dressed with a lemony vinegrette. The bread was exquisite and well worth parting with my limited wheat intake as of late. My mint tea was mistakenly given to someone else, I suspect, and I find myself sipping on something Earl Greyish. The customer service was too nice and the day was too cold as well as rainy to stop me from sipping it. I will chalk it up to a happy accident.

I've been to this LPQ many times but realized today, after enjoying another lunch at this location,…read morethat I haven't written a review yet. Ambiance: This place is sprawling and yet almost always has a bit of a wait during lunchtime. Must be the great location in the middle of Covent Garden. My biggest problem with this location, however, is that it's quite dirty. Restrooms are often disgusting, tables could use a proper cleaning as well. Service: Hit or miss. We had a great server this time around, who was quick to take our order. Other times we haven't been as lucky and have struggled to find someone to take our order, to bring butter (can't have enough butter), to bring water, to bring us the check. Food: Is fairly consistently good. Love the Quinoa Cake and wish they served this in the USA. Bread is excellent and fresh. Salads are usually good as well. I'm sure we'll return as we're often in the area. I just wish they'd clean up a bit!

Part of a chain of French bakery/restaurants, Le Pain Quotidien is all about the bread and…read morepastries. Not much of a breakfast menu, especially for those on Atkins. I went with the two soft-boiled eggs, which were perfectly cooked and extremely hot.Served with a small stack of dippy soldiers (thin sliced bread for dipping into the yolk). I don't know how they expect people to peel these eggs. Don't get me wrong, I love me a soft-boiled. But I think I might have burned off my fingerprints. On the table were three jars - nutella, apricot preserves and something in French that might have been blackcurrant preserves. All went nicely on the slices of baguette that came with my eggs. Specials board changes constantly with different mains, soups and desserts every day. Today the soups were a tomato bisque and gazpacho. Excellent coffee. Rather than a latte, I had a "pot" of coffee which was about two cups of coffee (with an interesting bowl rather than a mug) in a French press. Great "wake up" juice, this will cure what ails ya! Note: they have a couple of individual tables, but the center of the dining area is dominated by a very large table. Communal dining. Very Continental! All told, an excellent simple breakfast. I will return!

I love Le Pain Quotidien. The only thing I don't love about it is my American self still can't…read morepronounce it. I literally say to my husband... lets go to "Pain". Sad. Hahaha anyway. This place is wonderful. It's got wooden tables, soft lighting, pretty little lamps and a loooong table in the middle of the restaurant that multiple people can sit at but it still feels cozy and intimate. The food is also very tasty. They have multiple options for breakfast that makes it pretty difficult to decide what you want, but you can custom put together just about anything. I also really appreciate that they have their fair share of very healthy options- multiple salads that are humongous but very healthy, and light but delicious soups. The wait staff is also very kind. It can get very busy during brunch and lunch time, but we have never been neglected or pushed to make a decision. I've also fallen in love with their Matcha Latte... though I have a very difficult time believing they didn't add sugar- even though I asked twice. Ha! Another special thing about this Le Pain in particular, is the location. Walking up Marleybone high is a truly great experience, and Le Pain is just waiting to greet you at the end!

Being a local, I always look forward to going to this branch regularly. I sit in, mainly for coffee…read morewhich has always been good. I sometimes have a bite to eat. The food has always been lovely and arrives quickly. The staff are always very friendly. As a regular, I've watched them work under extreme conditions when the cafe is very busy. They are always very fast and incredibly polite, even under stress and when dealing with the occasional awkward customer! The atmosphere is lovely and welcoming and always with fresh flowers on the table in vases. Unlike other cafes, there is always good quality music, playing in the background, mainly classics, and never too loud or overpowering. I would highly recommend visiting this delightful branch for it's good quality coffee, great food and exceptional service. Five stars from me!

Another fine South End Green lunch spot…read more Less traditional and more modern than the Hampstead Tea Room. . The atmosphere is one of "upper middle class - good for you - wholesome - everyday gourmet". Common table "hale girlfriend well met" ambience. Fine baked goods. Fine coffee. Great salads. Fine breakfasts. Room to sit and room to move. A fine place to share your life with your luncheon companion while eating light and well.

A fabulous Italian deli stocked from floor to ceiling with goodies throughout the shop. It's so…read moretightly packed that you need to be slightly careful not to tip something over :-) I loved this place and visited at least twice during my short stay. Run by a bunch of Italian men this place has Italian ingredients galore, meats, cheeses, oils, vinegars, sauces and prepared foods. They also have a fresh bread counter with lots of Italian breads. You can say this place is more or less edible :-) The prepared foods like risotto and vegetables are lovely as are the choice of cheeses and meats. The quality is good and the prices are also quite ok. I would shop here regularly if I could :-) it's a slice of Italy in London.

This is THE Italian deli for sweet and savoury treats to snag for dinner or a picnic. Takeaway…read morecontainers are secure and adorable, perfect for posh nosh in the park or a homemade meal you didn't feel like sweating over for hours. The wine selection is impressive, as is the deli-style spread of cheeses and meats. It's not cheap, but you're in Parsons Green, what do you expect? Homemade gooey lasagna ready for a brief oven blast, the most succulent roasted chicken imaginable, and hearty soups. Don't even get me started on the panna cotta. It's like creme brulee's much hotter cousin. The tiramisu is to die for, too. For less dairy-inclined folk, there are usually sweet breads and muffins. An antipasto buffet priced by weight with sardines, artichoke hearts, brine-soaked olives, and caprese salad has been my dinner many a night. Insider tip: all the shop-keepers I've met are Portuguese. Throw out an "obrigado" and maybe they'll give you a break on the cheese.