We set off to visit Mario's Cafe (of the Saint Etienne song). Thousands of years ago we lived in Tufnell Park and were fairly regular in Mario's so it was supposed to be an exercise in nostalgia. But Mario's has got done up, which is of course, fabulous, but which means they weren't going to be doing the ebcb. So we went to visit Sarah's instead, which turns out to be brilliant too.
It's a top ebcb; sprawling across a huge oval plate. Lots and lots of crunchy little chips, like a school of whitebait, a nice pool of beans and quality baconage and eggage. I especially like the big red checks on the table, gives everything a slight sense that you're eating inside the world of Tron.
Actually this is even more Tronlike; condiments as digital skyscrapers on a virtual landscape.
This is a great place. Quite big, a basic, no-frills cafe, but done really well. With a real sense that they care and they've made an effort. Clean and nice. Look at this warm, appealing menu. Including lovely puds.
And classy decor - none of your tacky posters here - just quality art and mirrors
Sarah's is brilliant. Smelled of bleach on the way in, but hey -- at least they clean.
Posted by: ben | July 24, 2005 at 11:35 AM
Can't believe that you didn't see Egg chips and beans on Mario's menu. I am sitting in Mario's right now (linksys thanks for the wi-free!) and have just eaten egg chips beans and bubble. The chips are hand-cut! OK, I had poached not fried, but fried egg chips and beans would have cost you £4.70.
I think you owe it a visit!
Posted by: Buffalo Bill | March 11, 2006 at 03:42 PM
I've been eating at Sarah's for many years...food always great, staff friendly and welcome us as valued regulars! Free tabloids too!
Posted by: Joe Pop | October 24, 2006 at 10:17 AM
hello
i'm a big cafe fan, my favourite would be mario's in kelly st always ask for the days special its always great rarely more than a fiver and usually made by his mum chicken casserole is the best if your lucky and its on the menu
second favourite place portugese cafe the al bia (check spelling) murray st, camden massive special breakfast with great sausages 3.70
and lastly the double 6 in eversholt st , marvelous wimpy type scampy and chips
and really nice girl behind the counter who always remembers what you had last time even if your an infrequent visitor , total cabbie vibe may put some off
keep up the good work
happy munching
barry
Posted by: barry | December 06, 2006 at 04:32 PM