I really loved the friendly and local atmosphere of this restaurant, which is hard to find in London. There were many patrons who were regulars here. The staff is very attentive and kind and one of the cooks (I think he is one of the owners) would talk to everyone and make jokes as well, which helped to make the place even more lively.
I had the full English breakfast and overall it was good but the bacon was overcooked and the toast was soggy. The sausage and black pudding were very good. The portions are big which is also a rare find for a breakfast in London nowadays.
I think the experience of eating here is a must try. If you are looking for some decent grub in the area I would certainly recommend it.
Cash only!
We waited about 30 minutes to get into the café, but it was worth it. The food was fantastic, and the portions were huge—definitely enough for two adults to share. However, since everyone around us seemed to order their own plate, we followed suit and ended up with lots of leftovers. Needless to say, we were so stuffed and I didn’t want any food the entire day after this breakfast.
The vibe of this café is absolutely 10/10. The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming, and they genuinely take the time to chat with customers, which made the dining experience even better.
As a sweet gesture, the owner shared their nonna’s homemade bread pudding with us, which was such a lovely touch.
Overall, it’s great food, great people, and great ambiance. I’d highly recommend this place—if not for the food, then definitely for the incredible vibe!
If you want a solid breakfast, this is the place to have it. Based on the food quantity we saw while waiting in line, we ordered 3 different items for 4 persons. It turned out to be more than enough. The service was excellent. Although we didn't ask, they gave us a 4th empty plate so we could share the food. Although everything was good, the hashbrowns were our favourite. If it's your birthday and you don't want attention, better not to inform them. Otherwise, they would loudly announce and get everyone to sing Happy Birthday while clanking on any metal container in front of them. The 3 items that appeared on all the dishes we ordered were roasted tomatoes, beans, and mushrooms.
I'm actually looking forward to coming here. It's incredible to own an Italian-British restaurant with family history. The food was delicious, the coffee was delicious, and the service was great and welcoming. They only accept cash. Place recycling plates and food to be served at the dining outlet at the same time. The environment is a bit messy, but within acceptable limits. But just after enjoying the perfect meal, something sad happened. After eating this meal, my partner and I began to feel unwell, experiencing symptoms of nausea, regurgitation, and food poisoning headaches. It was the only meal of the day because we couldn’t eat food anymore . We often had vomiting, headaches and fevers until the early hours of the morning. I never get sick from colds but food poisoning happened. Fortunately, the condition was relieved after emergency treatment the next day. This is a restaurant I was looking forward to, but something I didn't like to see happen. For me, who always writes reviews objectively and truthfully, I would give the overall result half a star. I wish this was just a restaurant incident, but the food poisoning didn't just happen to me, but to two or more people, so I still need to write it down to remind everyone. London is my home and I have never had food poisoning symptoms like this but unfortunately it happened. There may also be concerns about food safety due to the high temperatures in London. This matter is serious. Fortunately, our symptoms have eased. It would be terrible if people's lives were threatened. I hope you see this message and please be aware if you have any questions about the cleanliness of the restaurant. I hope restaurants will pay attention to food safety and hygiene issues to avoid food poisoning incidents like ours from happening again.
The food and service here is IMPECCABLE. We visited directly from the airport and had a short wait to get in. Once we were in, we were welcomed by EVERYONE. They were all interested in where we were from (very boring - Pennsylvania). They went above and beyond to make us happy. I don't eat a ton, so I had a bunch of leftovers and they offered to make them into a bacon sandwich - it was so sweet! And they sent us off with a complimentary piece of bread pudding, which was delicious. One thing to note - they are cash only, but there's an ATM directly across the street. When I asked, I was told to finish eating and worry about paying later. Truly an awesome experience.