The barista has mad skills, and they're using some great beans - not only was the finished drink…read moreexcellent but it didn't become bitter as it cooled. The pastries are superb, the sandwich is look excellent, the staff are friendly, and the location is near moments away from Covent Gardens.

We stopped into PAUL in a rainy day walking around Covent Garden to escape the bad weather and…read morewarm up with a cup of coffee. I ordered an americano, and my dad and brother both ordered a cappuccino. The coffees came out relatively quickly and were the perfect drink on the cold and rainy day. The restaurant was absolutely packed tho as a lot of people were enjoying lunch inside. This is definitely a really cool cafe and restaurant in the area, and I would highly recommend checking it out.

During my trip, I stopped by twice for breakfast, and I don't usually eat breakfast, so that should…read moresay something. The service was excellent and very personable. I was greeted with cheerful smiles and friendliness each time. The first time I just went simple with a plain bagel, and they toasted it just enough where it wasn't over-toasted or under-toasted so that the butter wasn't soaking through the bagel. The second time around, I expanded and ordered a basic sandwich; it was a great portion and had lots of freshness from the taste of the ingredients. My partner had an English breakfast, and it was a generous portion as well. The little bites I was offered, that tasted great as well. It's a small little neighbourhood cafe, but I love the vibes and the people. When I come back to London, I will definitely be stopping by again.

Okay, this certainly wasn't one of the fanciest cafes that I have been to, but honestly, the…read moreproblem I found with Central London is that many of the cafes weren't open, so that ended up really being my only option. I certainly appreciated it for that. They did actually do a decent coffee, which I ended up sitting at the table over the road from the place. Mind you, I probably shouldn't be all that surprised that many of them don't open until later because, well, it turns out that they are pretty close to the city.

Classis French bistro style ambiance with a nice casual feel and mixed menu…read more This was our first stop after arriving in London from an overseas flight. We were able to grab a reservation for an early dinner the same day. They had the front door/windows open so it feels as if you're dining al fresco, but still inside the restaurant. I was hungry and ordered the steak and fries. The steak came with a pat of herb butter. You can only choose med-rare or well-done. So of course, it was med-rare for me. It was delicious with fantastic flavor, enhanced with the melting herb butter. The fries were crisp and delicious. I don't know what type of sauce came with my steak on the side, but I ended up dipping my fries in them, and it made it a different experience. Thankfully I had room for dessert, so my wife and I split the Birthday Dessert Box. No it wasn't anyone's birthday, but the menu describes this as a golden chocolate orb with vanilla ice cream, honeycomb, chocolate strands, freeze-dried raspberries, gold flakes (didn't notice these), and the server pours hot salted caramel sauce on top when it arrives. This was divine! What a great way to end a fantastic dinner.

Abysmal service. There's a difference between a leisurely dinner and being forgotten about. My…read moreexperience here was was firmly the latter. On top of this, there were mistakes on the bill. Food was mediocre, but that wasn't the bad part :-( Experience here was a far cry from The Original Ivy unfortunately.

Great spot over the road from the Indian embassy. Food, service, and glass-and-brass styling is…read moreredolent of mittel Europa. Tableware includes an impressive amount of actual silver. If there is a rice pudding on the dessert menu, get it - I had one with rhubarb, and it was absolutely stellar. There is a sandwich /lunch bar in addition to the main restaurant, which I think leans heavily on sausages, schnitzels and sandwiches, which is no bad thing ( although I haven't tried it).

Old school London at its finest. Gorgeous dining room and the service is impeccable. Go with the…read morespecials ( we did French white asparagus) and / or any of the steaks. The ribeye was tender and full of flavor. Love the side sauce. It's a thin cut so order accordingly. Pair with frites. Yum! And ask your waiter for a wine pairing. They know their vino. Enjoy!

Wandered around for a hour and finally found a decent place to eat and walked in here…read more The hostess and waiter was so nice and attentive at the cute little french place. The owner even provided us with the WIFI password when he saw using our phones. We were given distilled water in a small jug. I ordered the smoked salmon as a starters and the steak frites special as the main course. The smoked salmon was very salty. And the steak portion was very salty also. I did like the fries which was provided with ketchup. But I woshed the portion for salad was a bit bigger. But we did have a wonderful waiter.

Great for a nice French meal whether just a drink and appetizer or a full meal. That don't rush you…read moreat all. We had calamari to start and it was freshly made not to much breading with a side of spicy mayo. The steak was cooked perfectly and the house wine was surprisingly good. Out deserts were both perfect. A lemon tart and a chocolate lava cake. If you get a chance the 10year old tawny port is really perfection with dessert. We were having a good time chatting and the servers don't rush you at all so we even had a fruit and cheese plate afterwards and enjoyed the ambiance and the warm inviting atmosphere.

What an adorable and very popular spot! Mostly a ladies only kinda place, but menu is appealing…read moreto anyone with an appetite for some good food. We had a sandwich with poached eggs and bacon and Hollandaise sauce with a side of sausage and it hit the spot after a day of shopping. Nice vibe.

We went here for breakfast and really enjoyed it. The food came out hot and fresh, and despite how…read morebusy the place was, we were seated right away. Service was friendly and fast, which made the whole experience even better. The coffee was just okay for me--it wasn't very hot and a bit more bitter than I'd expect for a latte--but the wonderful food more than made up for it. Overall, a great experience. I'd definitely love to come back and try more items on their menu. One of the best spots to visit in London!

Just across the street from our rental apartment in Chelsea we were lucky enough to have this…read morecharming French bakery be so close! The first day we ordered breakfast. Hubby had the Full English Breakfast and he seemed to like it except for the rubbery piece of dried out ham! I ordered the Full Veggie Breakfast and enjoyed every bite, except I am not so keen on Halumi, just a little too salty for my taste buds. On other occasions, it was my first stop for a cappucino or Americano coffee. The pastries were very good also, the croissants are very buttery. Tried the Lemon Curd Cruffin one day, and it was so delicious, creamy lemon curd inside! They do get busy in the mornings, but they manage to keep a smile with friendly service all he way through to the end of your visit. Give them a try if you are in the neighborhood - SKIP the Starbucks!

New kid on the block brings a tasty bit of France to Kings Road…read more Positioned precariously across the street from Paul in the middle of Chelsea's Kings Road, this charming independent patisserie offers delightful temptations to eat in their cafe or to take away with you. Petit quiche anyone? Or perhaps a flaky pain au chocolat? In the name of research I sampled a few and I have to say they were delicious and did take some home with me. Along with a freshly baked baguette. Next time I think I will have a bit of lunch. I did feel a bit like I had just been on a mini break to France.

I've been on a mini adventure to try as many viral London pasties this week as I can and this one…read moretops the list so far. They do change their favours so don't be surprised if what you see online flavours are now discontinued. The white chocolate cruffin was amazing. Bigger than I expected, fresh and flaky all the way through, with a really light cream inside. I had to stop myself from eating it all at once! Another massive win for this place was the customer service. The girl behind the counter was really sweet and gave me her recommendation (which was delicious!) Of all the famous bakeries I've been to, she had BY FAR the best customer service. Being a customer service exec from the States I can honestly say I truly appreciate seeing someone who seems to enjoy their job.

Once you see the Cruffin on social media, consider yourself influenced and head here to get one. I…read morefound it more enjoyable than its cube counterpart a few minutes walk away. I came in between their meal service times so the small cafe section at the front was the only seating available, but no problem here, I only wanted a coffee and cruffin. Service was very friendly and fast. I enjoyed the ambiance of the restaurant and it is in a good location near the Green Park, so easy to get to. As for the cruffin, their flavors change regularly but when I went I opted for the raspberry and vanilla cream - it was amazing. The fruit balanced nicely with the cream and the whole cruffin is rolled in sugar, so it is a decadent treat!