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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Fantastic newish place in Soho. Lots of good breakfasty stuff as you'd think. Free wifi. Or computer/internet access. Their website is here. The Plaze is here.
A splendid cup of tea. In a perfect optimistic teapot.
The interior has a very relaxed feel that you might have to call 'shabby chic'. Old stuff and new stuff.
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thanks for this website.
i do love finding good places
for a cuppajo or tea.
the breakfast club really reminded me of my favourite cafes in brooklyn. the cheesy music, the kitsch decor and a decent chocolate cake...what more can you ask for?
Posted by: mints | November 17, 2005 at 08:27 PM
Yeah-great website
And thanks to mints for the recommendation
I went down there the other night and it was everything she said it was. Friendly staff to boot.
Hey mints-fancy a coffee there sometime? I think we would make great friends!
Posted by: The Bacon | November 22, 2005 at 04:33 PM
This is my favourite, if only for the very bright colours - Ah..a sunny disposition in times of account reviews :)
Alright, alright, jokes of despondency aside. That chair looks rather sinkishingly welcoming. Truly a place for a good think.
Loved some of your entries on Squidoo. Hope to see more interesting stuff around here..
Posted by: dyermaker | January 25, 2006 at 05:48 PM
Russell, can I introduce you to DJANGO's in Petersfield, Hampshire. It is tucked away in a little pedestrianised passage between Chapel Street and the main town car park. It has an old French feel to it and serves the most deliscious coffees and mouth watering premises baked cakes and filled pancakes. Visit it while it is still a secret, I don't think it has been open very long!
Posted by: Russell Timmins | April 30, 2006 at 06:54 PM
Hi...this looks good, Im going to D'Arblay Street next Tuesday...anyone tell me the nearest tube station...ta
Posted by: Patti | July 11, 2006 at 09:12 AM
Just been here for lunchtime coffee, and it was fab! Friendly staff and the biggest cup of coffee ever - loved it and would definitely recommend it!
Posted by: Bob | April 25, 2007 at 02:32 PM
Alas this place has gone downhill of late. When they use the grill they have a tendency to burn the food. New people working there, too busy chatting to care about the food. Cafe Maletti parallel to d'arblay, off Berwick, is a decent bet for an italian lunch on the go.
Posted by: charles | July 03, 2007 at 09:16 AM