This place was probably designed for maximum photo opps. From the flower wall in the back to the flowers hanging from the ceilings to the neon signs, the entire cafe is beautiful. That said, I absolutely loved it and can't wait to go back. The chia seed porridge is a bit sweet. The cold brew coffee is strong and refreshing, especially if you're dealing with a bit of jet lag and unsure of what time it is. If you're in Chelsea, Elan is a great place to stop in for a quick snack. read more

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This is a cute, picturesque place with some delightful pastries and a nice place to take instagram photos. I think it's mostly a check the box type of destination and it was so packed and tough to get seating which was mildly frustrating. That said, I do recommend a visit if you want to spice up your social media with nice pics. read more

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We called in advance to get a reservation for two, however, we were notified that they're unable to make reservations for a party less than six. It was a Wednesday morning and we decided to test our luck. When we arrived, we were asked to wait 30 minutes! There is no waiting area, so we had to wait outside of the restaurant. The restaurant is very small and crowded! Just like everyone else, we came here for the iconic flower wall. The flower wall isn't all around the restaurant, so we considered ourselves lucky to be seated by the wall. It seemed as if, every two minutes, we were approached by customers asking if they could take a photo in our seats -- not so lucky after all! We didn't seem to mind during the first ten minutes; however, it continued even when we began eating. We asked the server if we could be arranged elsewhere, though, there weren't any tables available. If the flower wall is one of their biggest hits, I would recommend the business owner to remove the table and chair, which would allow customers to take photos as they please. We ordered a latte and a parfait. Both were average -- nothing blew me away! read more

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We were recommended to come here on one of the tours we took so we made reservations for that same night. We arrived on time and were promptly seated in the back room. After sitting for awhile, we finally figured out we needed to download the app to order when no one came back to take our order. Our drinks took about 20 mins, which was fine, we weren't in a rush and they were really good. My food, which was the French toast came out shortly after that. It was delicious, but I was trying to wait for my husband's food to come out. After about 30 mins and my food was almost gone/cold, a man whom I assume was the manager came back and began apologizing. He stated that the kitchen was now closed and the other meal had not been made. My mind was blown at this point and I'm not sure how this could have happened when they were ordered together. We were offered some desserts, however my husband doesn't eat these kinds of things. He was left hungry for the night as many things were closed by this time. The man informed me he would not be able to do a refund since the order was done on the app, but to email and the refund of both meals would be done right away. I emailed the next day as it was already late at night. Needless to say, a week and a half later I haven't heard anything back, I haven't been called, and I don't have my refund. Very disappointing experience. read more

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An instagrammable cafe in London. Pink Cafe pretty sure you will enjoy it to chill and take photos with your friends here. A recommended place to chill with your buddies while drinking coffee and post instagram stories. Worth to try. read more

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Really cute decor and pastries. At 3 pm on a Friday, my mom and I waited 40 minutes to get a seat for 2. The queue was so long we were in front of the two other stores! Once seated, they gave us menus. Inside decor is adorable but be warned... not the entire cafe is covered in flowers. The flower wall specifically is located in the back and only has 1 table and 2 couches in front of it... so only two parties can be seated there. So I was a little disappointed. Other seats are crammed together... but the workers are very kind and quick so it made up for the lack of space. My mom got the carrot cake... sweet and delicious!!! And I got the red velvet cheesecake, less sweet compared to the carrot cake but still moist and yummy! These two were about the same level as any other cafe I've had. But what blew me away was the sweet potato fries and their dipping sauce! Loved it!!! Cafe latte was great too! And loved the latte art. Overall, I waited cause I'm not from London... definitely a worth it experience! But I wouldn't wait in the queue for the experience again. read more

I dined here with my husband and I really enjoyed our visit. The cafe was just beautiful and charming. The decor was very pretty and the food was so good! Service was great we sat downstairs and I said this would be the perfect place for a birthday party. read more

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We waited about 30 minutes to get seated this afternoon which is expected for any place remotely cute in a big city like London. I had the mini strawberry cheesecake and ordered a cappuccino to go because I wanted their to-go cup. We tried to go to the back to see if we could take pictures but unfortunately we came at a very busy time so it didn't really pan out. I didn't try any food items so maybe next time I will stay here longer and come here earlier to beat the crowd. read more

Cute ambiance but only seems you go here for the cute pic.. we ordered a few things and it was ok. Didn't have a lot of flavor and tasted very bland. If you are checking this out I'd recommend looking at the two other tea/desert spots right next to it! They looked really cute as well. read more

Élan Cafe - Gorgeous presentation but flavor is boring and uneventful... - Cafes Near Me - London, XGL

From the minute we stepped in, service felt non-existent despite the cafe not being busy. It was a Friday mid-morning. The lady at the front counter seemed more interested in looking me up and down, judging, than doing her job. We had to seat ourselves and ask for a menu. The desserts and drinks looked so cute, that I still wanted to give this place a try despite the lack of service. Then they served my lemon cheesecake with the topper / flower missing... Why?!? If you're mainly known for your cute decor and desserts, why would you think it's acceptable to serve it this way??? My husband had to ask them to replace it with a new lemon cheesecake that was intact like the rest of the displays in the window... Overall, the dessert and latte tasted basic. Nothing special or exciting here besides the place/food being Instagrammable. With so many cute cafes and displays popping up in London, I wouldn't recommend coming here. You can get better service, views, and better tasting food and drinks somewhere else. read more

Pretty cool spot to hit up if you're close to Buckingham Palace that's a little different than other nearby cafes. Although this is now another one of those 'crazy instagram spots', it is still pretty amazing, and worth it. There is a lot of effort that goes into their meals, and pastries which is why it is also so successful. Try any of their deserts - you won't be disappointed! read more

Élan Cafe - desert bar - Cafes Near Me - London, XGL

One of the most beautiful cafes I've seen ever. I was honestly in awe of everything. The flowers, theme, ambience is our girly fantasies coming into life. Once you enter, the display of sweetness on the right makes you want to order everything all at once or at least come back to try all. They have wide array of pastries that changes constantly. It's very instablogger worthy as they have a massive flower wall in the back. Unfortunately I came for that but didn't get to experience it due to a professional photo shoot that was occurring. The lighting in the place is fantastic, the colors mesmerizing, Elan definitely is a place to check out. The food is amazing too. Pictured is the flatbread and acai bowl. The quality is exceptional and I enjoyed every minute of it. The menu was easy to read, simple. A little warning ahead of time, you have to be patient with this cafe. It's very popular, therefore crowded and of course there's a huge wait. We got lucky and was seated right away but I did observe a wait line happening. They also try to fit as much tables and chairs so it's a snug fit. There was two of us and we were seated with another two by just scooting the tables apart, there was barely any room to get up back and forth! The service was adequate, they were pleasant but was very very busy that customer service didn't match the ambience. But the place was packed, I can't imagine balancing everything there! Despite the service, the ambience and the wonderfully delicious food made it worth it. Definitely stop by Elan if you're in town! read more

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The atmosphere of the restaurant is beautiful, and truly a fun experience for brunch while in London. The açaí bowl was also delicious and beautiful. However, the service was quite slow and the wait for someone to come take our order was slow, as well. Normally, this wouldn't be a big deal, but you are practically given 45 minutes beginning when you sit down to eat your food and leave. We felt a little rushed given the reminder that we had to get up and leave in a hurry. read more

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I was expecting a lot more! I ventured to this cafe after seeing it all over instagram and facebook. Perhaps I just had higher expectations. The food was okay, nothing special. Flower wall was cute and insta worthy, but I've seen better. Nothing special in my opinion. read more

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A spot not to be missed if you have some down time to grab a tea or coffee and chill. Love all that pink!

I'd like to start off with the ambiance. The florals were beautiful. The brunch set up was aesthetically well put together. The neon sign was fun. The barista station was well positioned. The food was alright. We had the avocado toast with salmon. We also ordered the açaí bowl. The açaí consistency was actually very pleasant. The avocado toast definitely wasn't the best I've had. It was alright but the presentation was very pretty. The coffee was cold and not very tasty. My stars are basically for the presentation, the designs and the açaí bowl. read more

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I was vey excited to visit Élan cafe as it's been all over my news feed. Me and my friends went there and waited about 20-30 minutes as we were told they were very busy. I completely understood. The look of the cakes and drinks were amazing. After sitting down we have ordered 4 cakes and 3 drinks. (Although we had to wait quite a bit to be served.) I thought the two lattes my friends ordered weren't that impressive BUT! The watermelon iced tea was the best thing I have ever tasted. I don't think anything ever could refresh me as pleasantly as that. It was such a satisfying feeling. The cakes tasted quite good too although some were a bit dry for me but I think it's because they aren't covered to keep their moist. Over all it was a nice experience and I would go back in a less busy time. read more

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Pretty much one of the most beautiful cafes I have ever seen. If you're looking for gram worthy photos, this is your spot. Be prepared as there is a little wait to get a table since it's really popular. After leaving our names, we queued up outside in front of the other shops for a little. Inside, everything is in different shades of pink, there's a flower wall, neon signs, and a beautiful display of pastries right by the window- it's all super gorgeous! Service was okay, a little on the slow end because it's super packed and some seating is a little snug. It's a popular spot and you will see, even at night time there is a line to come. Also the cake was a little too sweet for me- I got the red velvet cake which had a tiny cute macaroon on the top. We weren't seated at the table top underneath the flowers or near the flower wall which had me a little bummed. The whole shop though is very cute. Overall, decent experience but mostly because of the ambiance. read more

Stumbled upon Elan during my first week in London and promptly fell in love. The decor is OUT OF THIS WORLD - pastel pinks, lacy flowers, and an entire rose wall in the back. This is the go-to destination for all Instagrammers! I ordered a small croissant with jam and a latte. Both were delicious, albeit small for the price. My friend got a benedict and loved it. Elan is the perfect place to brunch with girlfriends and take an aesthetic photo for your feed. It's a bit pricey, but worth it for the beautiful experience. read more

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Elan cafe ... words can't explain how beautiful this cafe is ... it's my first time but it's not the last .. amazing place to have ur breakfast, afternoon tea..food is excellent as well as there coffee's I had a spinach latte it's one of there best seller & raspberry cursan .., staff are friendly and kind service is quick all in all , most visit it .. love it read more

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Absolutely adorable place, service was impeccable and super friendly. Was an amazing choice for breakfast. The latte was out of this world! Beautiful place for pictures, very Instagram worthy! read more

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Élan Cafe is a gorgeous, easy to find cafe in a very fashionable area - only a few minutes walking distance from Harrods, Zara, and Topshop. Inside, everywhere you look is filled with absolute beauty. I fell in love with the decor and beautiful pastries on display. I ordered Alex's Coffee (which has oat milk) and the chocolate cherry cake. Both were delicious! The chocolate cherry cake slice was so decadent and rich, I had to get a to-go box because of its size. Staff are very quick and kind, I walked in and was immediately seated although the place was packed. Would highly recommend visiting this location! Will definitely come again to try their variety of salads. read more

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I was soooo disappointed in this cafe! It's totally different than what you think it would be from looking at Instagram. The desserts are pretty but they are overpriced and not that great. The staff was over it and not warm and friendly at all. read more

Adorable overpriced Instagram worthy cafe bursting with lovely fake flowers all over, neon signs with catchy phrases, pink everything, and a sweet display of cakes in the window. I enjoyed the pistachio rose cake, although it didn't taste of rose in the slightest. And my matcha latte was nice. 3.5 stars for food 5 for ambiance read more

This place was on my list to visit while in London, and as soon as I walked in, the staff treated us like royalty! Everyone was so kind and and the server politely whispered to me that I get the special table in the back room which my fiancé said is the influencer room (see photos) lol. It is the best room in the cafe, however for both of us it did get a little annoying to see the Instagram influencers order food, moving tables and furniture next to our table just to take 1,000 photos of the food and themselves and leave. I truly wanted to enjoy the cafe as I appreciate the decor and creative menu. The food was very good, the ruby latte was delicious, my guy enjoyed his food and mocha. We did overhear some drama with a customer and what was perceived to be the manager arguing over the customers stolen jacket. Besides that, everything was pleasant! read more

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Dirty!!!! The entire cafe is dirty! If you went here or are planning to go here, don't wear your finest clothes. Take a close look at the chairs. Disgusting! The floor is so dirty as well! The food is okay. The staff is unprofessional. No service. The staff just talks amongst themselves. This place looks so good on instagram. Its a Trap!! They put a few neon quotes on the wall, and made a flower wall, and they are taking in all these customers, but offering nothing of value. Big mistake going here read more

Very cute decor, my coffee was amazing but my boyfriend's hot chocolate was way watered down, and it was supposed to be dark! Pumpkin cake was amazing. read more

What an absolutely beautiful cafe! I can't say enough about this little gem. The pastries, food and coffee were delicious and the ambience was delightful with soft music. It is just so pretty, definitely a favorite of mine and a must visit to anyone who has not been. read more

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Slightly over-priced but they have a good range of dessert menu. Loved their Arabic coffee latte.

Stained chairs. Poor wait staff. Don't know what all the Instagram hype is all about. Very tight area no place to move, don't come here with more than two. The fake flowers don't look as good in person. Really let down read more

The worst waiters , they are so aggressive and rude Coffe was served cold They should know better how to treat customers read more

Beautiful restaurant but way overpriced for coffee and mediocre pastries. The service is also quite bad as they are used to serving uppity people. I would reconsider and go somewhere with good cakes because it is certainly not worth it here. read more

Overpriced and the pink chairs at Park Lane are very dirty. The coffee isn't bad, it's good but what threw me off is how dirty the chairs are. I heard the other one is way better so try to avoid this one and just go to the other one. I hope you have a better experience read more

ASS. Not worth the IG post. Staff is unfriendly and will argue with you. We were told 1 price and charged a different. Overpriced. Inside is pretty enough but not what i thought at all. I'm not the one to write a bad review but read more

Was here on Sun morning but gave up due to the long queue. Decided to revisit on Mon 9am and was immediately seated inside. Definitely pretty in here. Lovely service works for me :) read more

This was the worst service i have ever had in my entire life. Don't come here unless your getting pastries! The breakfast is horrible

Cute place but the food was just average and expensive for what it really was. The service was awful. Of the 2.5 hors we were in there, we spent 2 hours in total waiting for the waiters. I wouldn't recommend going there. There are many other cute places in the city with much better service and food read more

Crowded, this is place is just overrated. Flowers and all those stuff look pretty but the food isn't worth it at all, we got a poached egg cooked like a hard-boiled one. Very expensive, tiny portions, would not recommend ! Moreover waiters are not pleasant at all ! Disappointed... read more

We are so utterly disappointed with our experience and would urge anyone thinking about going there for the picture to go somewhere else. 1) Crammed like sardines As instagrammable as it seems (on intagram), it is so difficult to get a good picture because you are basically sharing a table with strangers on both sides, but the staff would deny it because there is obviously a crack between the tables.... They pack you in like sardines, so much so that people have to move their tables to try to get out. I would perhaps expect that kind of seating in a back street hawker style small eatery in Hong Kong, or Taiwan, but not when I am paying £7.50 for a cup of chinese tea in Knightsbridge. The waiter literally had to move the next tables plates whilst they were eating so that I could squeeze through, and I am 152cm, 43kg, UK size 4, US size 0. When my friend arrived we asked if we could sit somewhere else instead, and we sat by the bar, where the washing up station was, and I definately fell victim to the splashes of washing up water. Well at least we didn't have to constantly move to let people out right? We are winners! 2) Overpriced and bad quality I ordered a flower tea which came with 400ml of water for £7.50. It came in a dirty rimmed cafetiere. We also had a tea-mojito (alcohol free) which was a ready mixed concentrate, also costing £7.50. I ordered a decaf cappuccino (see note on point 3a) expecting a pretty latte art, it was pretty poor and amateur for £5, especially when the cafe's whole selling point is its aesthetic... 3) Rude, unfriendly, unapologetic staff a) I ordered a decaf cappuccino, and the waiter said it's red espresso, which I misheard as ready espresso and thought he meant instant (decaf) espresso, little did I know red espresso is actually tea. Boy was I not expecting that. When I called the waiter to let him know it's not what I ordered, he defensively said that he explained to me it was red espresso (I still heard it as ready espresso), and only after a few times of him repeating red espresso, I understood him and asked what red espresso was.... he said its more like a herb tea... if I wanted a herb tea with milk I would have ordered a herb tea with milk. I was obviously unhappy about the drink but at no point was he apologetic about the misunderstanding nor did he try to rectify it and ask if I would like to order something else. He rudely shrugged and walked away. b) We went to the cake counter to look at which cake looked appealing, and we ordered the chocolate and macaron cake. After about 25min of waiting (for a slice of alreadt baked cake!), we called the waiter and asked about our cake order, he checked and said that they had sold out! On our way out, we saw that the cake was actually still there, so we confronted the waitress who told us it was sold out, and she said that the one we were pointing at is a black forest cake. But the furious part is that on the "black forest cake" stand was a lable that said "chocolate and macaron cake". When we pointed it out, she said "I don't know who put it there", shrugged and left. Worth the 12.5% service charge? I don't think so. 4) Dirty a) The velvet pastel pink chair had chocolate cake on it, which my friend picked out as the staff were too busy and unaware, and quite frankly, didn't care. b) The menus came torn, had pen marks on them, and smears of cake or avocado or some sort of brown food on. c) I saw a guy behind the bar pick up an ice cube that had fallen into the sink and put it in a drink (I mean, 5 second rule right?) 5) The interior was ok but probably not where you'll be seated. Lots of fake flowers, pastel coloured seats, and neon lights. But in all seriousness, it look better in pictures then when you're there, especially as its not a leisurely cafe, it's not somewhere you can sit, relax and read the paper kind of cafe, the staff there are unhappy and rushed, and it's really busy, crammed and noisy. All in all, a terrible experience. We went to Ladurée in Harrods afterwards because we were so unsatisfied, disappointed, and we felt cheated. Ladurée was miles better in every single aspect. The staff there were friendly and helpful, very well mannered and actually had time for you! The tea and coffee was served hot, and their cakes and macarons (of course) are delicious. You actually get a table to yourself, and you even had space to put your shopping other than your lap or behind your chair! Talk about the luxury. My advice, do not give Elan a penny of your money just for a photo, it is not worth it. I would recommend Ladurèe, or if you want instagrammable cafes, try Peggy Porschen in Belgravia, just not this place. read more

There was no service at this place. The staffs were unfriendly. You will have to share a table with other customers. The food on the menu is not English style, more Middle East. If you are looking to take pictures with the flower wall, good luck, there were always people sitting there. If you are Americans, chances are you are not welcomed read more