i used to work as a dispatch rider in london and went to hundreds of cafes and i've seen some of my old faves on your website. i wonder if you can help me find a real gem.... it was a small cafe run by an ex-boxer in his late 50's and had old b&w photos of boxers/fights/promo posters all over the place and i mean from skirting boards to ceilings. the food was good but the character of the place and the people there was awesome. all i can remember is that it was in it's own small building in the greenwich area on a desolate industrial estate. it'd be great to re-visit or see a review cheers and thanks for all that dedicated eating
It may be too far out of the west end for you, but I have a haven of greasy spooned-ness at the end of my road. YORK CAFE on Woolwich Road is clean, friendly and with proper chips. It is even licensed I think. Give it a go!
TJ's Cafe in mortlake sw14 open seven days a weeks, big portions!! cheap. you should definatley visit this place won the "best greasy spoon" in london award 2003
Russell how come we have not seen you at our cafe you are missing a treat. We serve the best all day breakfast in the North West We cater for everyone also we are in the process of taking on the title of the Ace Cafe of the Midlands Regards Lynn & Pete.
May I heartily recommend Sues Cafe in Gillingham Road, Gillingham, Kent (almost opposite the Arriva Bus Depot). Great food, great tea............very good prices for such good quality breakfasts and dinners.
The mess in Hackney is much nicer (and admittedly middle classer) than it's local counterparts (nice sausage rather than pig's bum). Some say it's better than Mario's... Alt for a good proper greasy spoon Dilari's on the corner of Mare Street is pretty good. Packed out every lunchtime and they have a non-smoking side of the room. Finally, if you live near Ealing and you've never been to Starvin' Marvins you're missing out. I was cautiously eating my breakfast with the pancake and maple syrup on one side and the bacon and eggs and hash brown on the other. Then absentmindedly I stabbed a bit of bacon onto the end of my syrupy pancaked-up fork… It's manna from lardarse heaven.
I love yr book and website. I have never commented on one or a blog before as I dont know how to. My son got this space for me. I am trying to get info on my favourite old cafe, The Blue Sky, by corner of Westbourne Grove and Chepstow Rd,London W2, between PAddington and Portobello Rd, which was my home from home from 1974-80.I lived in various squats and flats nearby and hung out with various groovy people in those days.... It closed down a few years ago. I wld love to get photos and the name/address of the lovely Irish waitress and Italian boss.... I have tried the Archives at Westminster City Library but no luck. I am doing a Ceramics degree as a v mature student and want to do an installation recreating a table at it, the light coming thru steamy bright plateglass windows, the smells, food, china,plastic menus, etc etc. I have assembled a load of stuff (tables, chairs etc),but they are not perfect. I wonder if you have any ideas on where I cld borrow/hire perfect stuff in one fell swoop, for a few days in early Jan 07? Most of all I want to get hold of a tape/CD of cafe background noises. Any ideas? Many thanks, Emma
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This is the best park in the world. Small, compact, slap in the middle of Matlock, just on the edge of the Peak District. Tennis courts, a river, a little train the kids can ride on, paddling pools, bowls, a putting green, boats you can hire for £2 and the best park cafe ever. A little shack and some tables outside. Sausage sandwiches, cakes, footballs and bubbles.
They'll normally give you a proper mug, but we weren't sure if we were going to be sitting in the park so we got these ones.
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what sort of tea is that?
Posted by: peptide | May 25, 2004 at 05:34 AM
I imagine that's a nice strong example of some brand like Morrisons or Happy Shopper. Something basic.
Posted by: russell | June 16, 2004 at 09:17 PM
Just found your site after it got mentioned on "Central News East".
Check out the cafe all the locals use in Matlock, across the road from the bus station. Orange gloss decor and the atmosphere is that thick you can cut it with a knife! Meat & Potato pies used to be good there too...
Posted by: Nick B. | February 11, 2005 at 07:04 PM
Great Site,Like yourself I'm a fan of the great Brittish Cafe. One you might like to try is Phlys Grill on Whittington Moor in Chesterfield, I've been to numourous cafe's and have yet to find a breakfast that comes close to the one you get there! Regards Steve
Posted by: Steve | April 23, 2006 at 08:15 PM
The Park Cafe (the new name for the Hungry Hippo)is the best cafe in the world! but I'm biased as I worked there for years! Nowadays you can enjoy a more extensive menu of hot and cold light lunches, and there is now wooden decking and additional indoor seating for less perfect weather! The tea is a caterers brand but tastes quite like Yorkshire Tea - lovely!
Posted by: Elly | May 09, 2007 at 12:05 PM