Pretty solid kaffeinery in the area!…read more Came here looking for a good flat white and was surprised to see it not only had a list of classic cafe fare but also an extensive list of lighter food options as well. You can choose to eat in or take out and that day I decided to take out a flat white and lemon poppy seed loaf. The flat white was good. Not too strong, not too weak. The lemon poppy seed loaf was delightful though. Had a nice lemon flavor thanks to the candied lemon peels on top and didn't weigh you down like a certain green themed coffee chain's loaf will. Overall, would definitely recommend if you live or are visiting within the area!

This was such a treat to stumble into on one cold evening. My espresso was fresh and delicious. The…read moreservice was timely and the Christmas decorations inside were so joyful and festive!

An another sweet little coffee shop in London . I forgot to…read moremake a review ... There are three Tap coffee shops. The coffee here is fantastic ,great Flat White !!! Friendly staff, nice pastries . Bunch outside . I'll be back tomorrow ..

Excellent latte. Need to return to try the filter offerings and some of the amazing looking…read morepastries and sandwiches

TERRIFIC flat white, superb location, friendly faces, groovy interior, what's not to loveread more

I've been coming to Monmouth for at least 20 years when I come to London...this time it feels like…read moreLondon has sprouted coffee shops like mushrooms after a rain storm...and Monmouth is still the best. Nice, comfortable place to sit inside or out--I don't care that it is small, that's part of the charm for me. The coffee and pasties are top notch. And the people are so nice both at the counter and the baristas--so positive and happy, they must like working there. Monmouth is still the one coffee shop to rule them all!

Probably my favorite spot while visiting London (9.5/10)…read more While visiting London, we looked for a great coffee spot, and let me tell you, we found it. Although the interior of the cafe is small, it does have a few seats if you want to enjoy the drink sitting down, but you might have order it to go. When you walk in, the place screams Japan; simple, minimalist, wood padded interior. But the hero here is definitely the coffee; I ordered an espresso, and it was perfect, smooth and balanced. All in all, if you are looking for great coffee, Omotesando is the place to go. My Criteria: 5 stars: The best food I have ever had, or an excellent option given the price. 4 stars: Good food, a restaurant I look forward to trying again. 3 stars: Good food, a restaurant that I am indifferent to. 2 stars: Below average experience, will not go again. 1 star: This restaurant should be closed.

The soy cappuccino I had was incredible - perfect foam/coffee ratio, balanced smooth coffee and…read morecame out fast. I will say there was a long line out the door when I arrived and very little seating. It felt a bit cramped so I drank my cappuccino and left. It's nice for a quick break or takeaway but not the best for sitting down and relaxing. Otherwise, friendly service and excellent coffee drinks!

Went for Afternoon Tea…read more Food - 5/5. Teas had great aroma and gentle bitterness. Earl grey had a floral scent while the English breakfast had a stronger astringent flavor. The scones were the highlight of the entire experience. Compared to the scones in America, the ones here are more savory, firmer, and way less sweet. Despite the firm crust, the crumb is very soft, leading to an excellent texture. The clotted cream had a clean richness, having none of the heavy mouthfeel you get from cream. The jam emphasized the natural sweetness of fruit with a hint of sourness. The clotted cream and jam were spread into a perfect ratio, resulting in every bite of the scone having a balance of all three. Sandwiches were simple with the manchego being my favorite. The bread's drier texture and the cheese's strong flavor paired well with the tea. The cake were soft and very sweet. By themselves, the cakes were overpoweringly sweet but with the tea, it was perfect. Service - 5/5. Very accommodating and welcoming! They had an alternate schedule that day and we arrived near their closing time, but they extended it by 30 minutes to allow us to fully enjoy our afternoon tea. We didn't utilize the entire extension out of respect for their time, but that kind of generosity really added to the experience. Value - 5/5. I'm not entirely sure why the cost of afternoon tea is so high as many locations I saw were showing prices that were £80+ . In comparison, Tea and Tattle offers a traditional set for two people at a very reasonable £48. Portions were good and looked the same if not better than those offered at way higher prices. It is worth visiting just for their scones alone! Excellent location to experience afternoon tea. Parking - N/A

When planning our trip to London, I had a lengthy list of things I wanted to do and places I wanted…read moreto eat, and at the top of my list was to enjoy an Afternoon Tea. My sister-in-law is an amazing planner, and since we were meeting family in London for a few days, she planned a wonderful tea for us here at Tea and Tattle. This place is an old family bookstore that was then turned into a wonderful spot for afternoon tea {with still carrying on the feel and look of a quaint book shop}. Reservations are required since it is only large enough for two, maybe three seatings at a time. Once your party is seated, you will receive your menu and decide on the Tea menu that you desire {how many Teas, Sandwiches, Cakes and Scones - with a wide variety of each}. Would you prefer a Coffee, a Smoothie or a Salad? No worries, they have those options as well. Be sure to inform your host about any allergies as they can customize your tea settings based on any restrictions. The Hubs and I decided on the Tea For One - This included a pot of Earl Grey {or your tea of choice}, a selection of five Mini Tea Sandwiches which may vary {ours included Cream Cheese, Chive and Cucumber / Mature Cheddar and Chutney / Ham, Rocket and Red Onion Marmalade / Ham with Mayo, Mustard and Tomato / Chicken with Cucumber and Lemon Mayo Chutney}, Scones topped with a Delicious, Mouth-Watering Cream and Strawberry & Raspberry Jams as well as Lemon Cake and Mini Chocolate Eclairs. Each guest will also be served a deliciously tangy glass of lemonade as a final sip for the afternoon. Every single bite and sip of tea was perfectly paired and the experience was a wonderful way to spend our last day in London with the family. I highly recommend this experience if you want to feel a little extra fancy and enjoy a spectacular afternoon tea.

This breakfast was tasty, fast and perfectly kitschy while also authentic. It an ideal hang for…read moresomeone walking around alone or with a friend. I think this was once a bathroom that they've changed into a coffee shop and as offensive as that may Sound, the place FEELS awesome. The chai latte I had was really great and the croissant with avocado, salmon and egg was not only tasty but lovingly prepared. Also, there was contented singing floating around in the air, done by one of the employees who had a good voice, a great whistle and, apparently, happiness to spare. This morning I didn't know what I was looking for...until I found it. I love discoveries like this.

Good service, communications and proper employees, I can recommend this place....read more

My friend and I stumbled upon this tiny gem after spotting an overwhelming line at a popular brunch…read moreplace nearby. Best detour ever. We ordered one cinnamon bun and one cardamom bun--both absolutely delicious. I loved it so much that I went back a second time to grab another bun for the plane ride home. There may be a line, but it moves quickly. There's no indoor seating, but plenty of outdoor seating.

We took a trip to London and stayed in Bloomsbury. I was up before everyone else and would leave…read morethe hotel searching for independent coffee shops. This place is a cute, clean shop that attracted me with their claims of having the best cinnamon buns. There are no tables inside the small space, so you sit on courtyard tables. The chai latte was very good. That combination of black tea or chai syrup, warming spices, a hint of sweetness, and extra frothy milk. The cinnamon bun was good, but it was more like a thick consistently doughy pastry with cinnamon. Not the harder on the outside pastry with an extra moist inside layer. Though, maybe my taste buds for that pastry has been forever ruined by too many mall / airport Cinnabons.

So my mother and I ate at a lot of eateries while we were in London last year. Only Bloomsbury Cafe…read moreleft us declaring defeat: we just couldn't finish our meals here. Their servings are HUGE, and are so affordable too! I left wishing my mother and I had the ability to save our leftovers for later, because we hated wasting any of the delicious food that we ordered. Even before we got our food we were pretty excited. When you walk in you're greeted here with a beautiful sight: fresh sandwiches, bread, and pastries, all on display right at their main counter. Once we were seated I noticed little flower pots line the window, too. Fresh food and flowers - what more can you ask from a cafe for a first impression? We also loved the owner and his wife: they were very kind and they constantly kept us up to date on our food order, just to mention what was done and what they still needed to do or cook. They clearly work hard to provide fresh fast meals - and we learned quickly as people came in and out of the place that takeaway is available here. But we wanted to enjoy a sit down meal, and enjoy we did! I started mine with fresh squeezed juice - we're talking so fresh you'll want to add sugar to it if you're used to the juice that comes in stores. And when our English breakfasts came out? Just, wonderful. My mother and I each received SO much food. Both meals came with amazing buttered bread (like, I would have happily eaten an entire plate of bread and only bread), hash browns so fresh that they may as well have given us the original potatoes (yum), and what I can really only describe as a mountain of beans, eggs, and meat (well, on mine anyway - not so much on my mother's vegetarian breakfast order). All of it absolutely delicious, and every single bite made me smile wider and wider. Definitely walk on in if you're near this little shop. Don't be afraid to order one meal and share it if there's only two of you, either - you'll likely both leave well fed, and you can always order a little more food if you want too from that great looking counter of theirs...

Had the New Yorker. Hit and fresh bread, what you want in a panini. Staff was friendly and…read moreefficient. I'd eat here again if you just want a quick sandwich and not in the mood for pub food. Though I did not have any, their desserts look really good too.

If you like Harris and Hoole coffee shops, then this is a prime example! It is in a good location…read morefor the west end (near the University of Westminster - New Cavendish Campus). The staff are super friendly, coffee is good and the food is good. So if you are looking for a change from Starbucks and Costa, then this is the cut above! Remember there are seats downstair, if the shop looks busy from the street.

The barista is super friendly. Breakfast roll with cheese and mushroom with a flat white makes a…read moreperfect breakfast.

This was another coffee shop that my friend recommended to me, though I have to admit that it…read morecertainly doesn't have the charm that the other one does. It's basically a typical coffee shop that happens to be tucked away in the back streets of Westminster. Also, it only serves coffee, or should I say that it only serves bevereges, and while it does have food, it's not an extensive selection. Still, as a cafe it is pretty good, well, to the extent that they don't take cash, which I have to admit is rather annoying.

The staff at Andrew's is always friendly! Whenever I walk in the door I'm greeted with a smile and…read morea hello. The manager is such a hard worker and he never stops moving. He is constantly making sure that all of his patrons are having a good time and enjoying their visit to his coffee shop. He even has a beautiful cat that is extremely friendly. It was a pleasure to meet them!