Delicious food! Super friendly and helpful staff! Absolutely…read morewonderful experience, will most definitely eat here again when I'm in town.

Date of Visit: 02.10.09 "Pure Treasure - Great Chef with…read moregreat passion" Review: You first enter and feel that it is both casual and reasonably lively and Family friendly. I know Mill Hill and this is not my usual spot for breakfast or lunch so I was intrigued by Mill & Brew. The head chef was previously trained by Jamie Oliver and his passion for food and caring about the ingredients really shines through. Quick tip to the owner "don't let this one go". A great menu catering for all including a good vegetarian and vegan options with lots to select but my only criticism on the menu is that the Breakfast and Lunch menus are very similar and only a couple of new dishes added for lunch. Also although there are cakes and other dessert items no specific in house desserts and I would love to see this moving forward. All portion sizes are large so feel free to order more single dishes and share so you can get a chance to really sample the fantastic menu selection. I will be going again and would highly recommend this establishment to all. Parking: Ample station parking and also street metered parking also which although is limited to 1.5hours at around £2 you can go back and get another ticket. Decor & Lighting: A rustic cafe feel but really well done so you just feel comfortable at a light casual place to meet for a coffee or a full meal. Heating and Cooling: Noted they have AC and during our time the AC was off but temperature was perfect, not hot or cold. Ambience & Acoustics: A great feel but acoustics wise there were a few people around and it did sometimes get hard to have a conversation but being hard walls and high ceilings this would be an acoustic issue anyway. Service: Excellent service by all members of staff as each would come and ask if all was ok so very attentive. DB Level: 77.3 dB We had the following: Coconut crush - My friend had this and suffice to say it must have been to her taste as nothing was left. Berry burst - Textured and fresh and I am no fan of blueberry but loved this combination. I would recommend this for all to try. Beetroot smash (Poached beetroot smashed with organic yoghurt, topped with pomegranate, crushed walnuts & pistachios finished with fresh apple on sourdough) - A take on the usual avocado on toast but using an english ingredient. The bread is crispy with the beetroot both light and sweet. All very well presented and I for one not being a fan of beetroot was a bit worried about this one but I was pleasantly surprised and I am glad we had selected this from the menu and is a must to try. English breakfast (Two fried eggs, smoked streaky bacon, award-winning sausage, homemade baked beans, a baked tomato, Portobello mushroom, potato & onion rosti and toast) - Again a well presented dish. All the ingredients used and specially selected. The beans being fresh and not the canned variety with a great light taste. You also get a little salad with light fresh dressing. Along with the best crispy bacon I have had which was really crunchy. The award winning sausage had a light spice and perfectly cooked and not too meaty. The tomatoes and mushrooms along with the perfect egg and the most amazing hash brown all work in perfect balance. M&B banana pancakes (Triple-stacked fluffy pancakes! Choose between our classic smoked bacon and maple syrup or our caramelised bananas with sweetened cream cheese & toasted hazelnuts) - Sweet and fluffy but be aware this is a large portion which we shared and still could not finish the entire dish. Real care and attention taken to the dish which would not go a miss in most fine dining establishments. Albeit they would probably charge more and give a much smaller portion. Halloumi rings - A nice touch and variation on onion rings. A nice light and crispy batter and works well as a side dish also served with a home made dip which works well. Fries/Chips (Hand cut, twice cooked, crispy chips) - Great chunky chips which are rustic with the skin left on. Again served with a great home made dip. A treat for all. Chicken Schnitzel Burger (Free range crispy chicken breast fillet in a brioche bun with baby gem lettuce, homemade coleslaw & mature cheddar cheese, topped with siracha mayo) - A nice homely made item, crispy, crunchy and nice taste to the batter coating. Really fresh and worth every penny. Conclusion: The slight issue we found is that the Wi-Fi needs improvement as there is poor signal and no real cover. But food wise and atmosphere wise there was no complaints at all other than wanting maybe more items for Lunch and having their own home made dessert menu. All the food is fresh and all ingredients sourced with care and attention. I would be happy to have the same food in the top city hotel and I do think this chef is going places so why not try out where he started his own vision before you have to pay more for the privilege in years to come. Great food and good value.

Best food and service in the Shepherd's Bush area!! Breakfast is the way to go and wait...for the…read morepancakes! Worth every penny.

The place was overflowing with people on laptops sipping one drink for hours. How can a business…read moresurvive like this. My food was late as the server forgot to put the order in. When it arrived some of it was burned as was the toast. Not enjoyable at all. I'd been before and loved it. Disappointed this time.

A sleeper artisan genuine Italian deli with magnificent service and food. Value for lunch is…read moreexceptional especially considering the high brow valueless restaurants on the same block that only are one in the evening for the highgate and highgate clientele

It's not there anymore, Yelp should do something about this as I walked 11 minutes in the rain. The…read moreplace has changed hands it's called Deli Sq. I went across the road to Moes and had a full English breakfast including coffee for £8.99

Having worked all week at the Ministry of Muffins, an angry muffin gets hungry on weekends…read more I used to frequent this place on weekend mornings in the hope of sustenance, casually strolling the open doors and to my horror... 9am (not an unreasonable time for breakfast) the venue is open and welcoming patrons, both human and muffin alike, alas, the kitchen is not open! This is a recurring issue. In my more leisurely days I chose to wait on the promise of a 20 minute cook time. As I sat there basking in the rather clinical ambience; I would people watch. The weekend patrons coming in for hangover cures and lunch time pack ups was dough-warming. Then my gaze would turn to the staff; a friendly bunch, and none tried to eat me so that's a good sign, yet they run around like headless chickens. One has to wonder if they do indeed work there or just stumbled in and got trapped, Venus-fly trap like. 40 minutes later and my food has not yet arrived... angry muffin becomes angrier. And hazaar! The bountiful breakfast is served. As I plunge my face into the plate with no regard for anyone within a 3 meter radius, I discover half of the food is stone cold and half sizzling hot. A huge disappointment especially after waiting what seems to be an age. So I devour the food and call my muffin mother in Estonia; I cannot hear her however because the high energy dance music is way too loud for a coffee shop (and weekend morning). Maybe these staff, maybe they are Friday night revellers who just haven't finished the party, I don't know, I have no brain; for I am a muffin.

The farm's tea shop does the best breakfast I've had in the area…read more I went for poached eggs on toast with a couple of 'Speldhurst' sausages on the side. The breakfast menu is simple but the quality of the core produce is way better than anything I've tasted nearby - to date. I've also experienced a number of poached egg disasters at restaurants recently, but these guys nailed it. Hallelujah for the soft warm yolky loveliness... The service was great too - young and friendly staff who were happy to serve and help. I didn't get to see the lunch menu so can't comment on this, but I was also intrigued to learn that Masterchef finalist Chris Georgiou uses this place for a gourmet burger night which takes place from Wednesday - Saturday called Gastronomical. I'll be giving that a try for sure.

As a tea room-cum-cafe this place is a snap post walking nearby Trent Park. Sourcing ingredients…read morelocally is a plus. My first trip here I choose the vegetarian soup which was broccoli and Stilton while my wife also went veggie soup with their vegetable soup. Both hit the spot. Service was quick and friendly despite being busy. We'll be back! NB - Wednesday to Saturday evening the venue is taken over by Masterchef finalist Chris Georgiou with Gastronomical serving burgers and desserts. We will have to give that a go!!

Lovely, very friendly young lady quickly brought us our drinks. Food came promptly even on a busy…read morenight. Huge portions. Solid, down home cooking. We both had salad, meatloaf, peas, potato and a little dessert. We'll be back.

I absolutely love this place! The staff were super-friendly, the food was DELICIOUS and the sun was…read moreshining (they didn't control that, but it was a nice bonus for them and their lovely little courtyard)! And all for a very affordable price :) I sat in the glorious sunshine and basically inhaled a plate of avo, scrambled eggs, feta, softened onions and crispy fired potatoes. With balsamic, because that's how I roll - this plate was worthy of better than mere ketchup! I also indulged in a small but decadent latte, and asked for 'a big water' - so they bought me a nice little jug of tap (which is great, I was nervous they might try the hard sell on bottled - I don't pay for water!). I'd had a chance to eye up the cake counter as I entered, and I could not stop myself from ordering a slice of the lemon meringue pie - it was my favourite dessert as a child and it's been so long since I had some! I was served a HUGE portion, and though it was tasty it just wasn't quite everything I hoped it would be... Probably more my skewed memory than any fault of Ally's Kitchen! The meringue was light as air (but I like mine with more substance), with a lovely browned crisp outer edging. The lemon curd was sweet but still refreshingly tangy, and unfortunately the base was ever so slightly soggy as the lemon filling was quite juicy! I would also say the portion size was a bit unecessary, but who am I to complain about that? I would rather a smaller slice and a smaller price though (£5??) Anyway, overall my experience was delightful - I am hoping to move to the area soon, and will definitely pay another visit or two to this cute, friendly little cafe! My bill totalled £16, including my option to add just over 10% tip. Not bad at all!

Amazing breakfast and brunch/lunch!!…read more Tucked away off the main street, this hidden gem is super cosy and comfortable, perfect for sharing food, coffee and stories with a couple of friends. Fresh, super tasty and lots of rich flavours. We shared the vegetarian breakfast, pancakes with jam and maple syrup as well as the bread selection, all delicious! The cornbread is particularly tasty. I'd love a place like this in my own neighbourhood!

The ubiquitous coffee shop this is not. Every ounce of KrisKitch shouts "hand-crafted"…read more From the fabulous furniture - chat to the owner about where he sourced the butcher's block, the heavy wooden work benches and the retro chairs (it's astonishing that he didn't keel over after paying for the re-upholstery). To the delectable baked cakes and breads. Everything just feels so tactile and earthy. There's lovely light streaming in the huge front windows if you're sitting inside. Or sit out in the front in the sun. There are brollies in the summer and blankets in the autumn. Pointer - have the tea. Even if you feel like coffee, have the tea! Honestly it's an experience. An olive-wood board with a selection of painstakingly-sourced ingredients : honey, lemongrass, cardamom, fresh mint, cinnamon stick, the list goes on, and a pot of hot water. Yes, you have the option of using the dull little bag of tea leaves you ordered BUT you'll be sacrificing your ingenuity and an opportunity to create a flavour-extravaganza. Throw the bag away, you don't need it! Customers are overwhelmingly mums, grandparents and girlfriends meeting to natter. Recently I sat next to two laptops with people connected to them, but they're a minority.

A hidden, cute cafe, with two tables (2 and 4 seater). We needed wheelchair access and it was…read morereasonably ok (slight incline to get there and some paving where we had to reverse the wheelchair just before entering). A warm welcome, with a yummy choice of hot chocolates, cakes, cold drinks and ice creams. Service was quick and friendly. The carrot cake was moist and super sweet, but so moreish. Banana cake also hit the spot. Yum! I got the feeling that this place could be popular with parents and toddlers when the weather is warm as there was a play area and playground nearby. Off peak this is a lovely quiet spot to grab a cuppa and chat. Tip: By car, parking is available on Manor Close (easy to miss as it could be mistaken for a private driveway). Drive to the end and it opens into a car park with the cafe to the left.

Super cute, hidden away from the busy roads of High Barnet. We popped in here strolling back from…read morethe hospital up the road. They were just about to close when we came in for coffee & cake (sorry guys!) and they were very accommodating. No vegan cake that day, but they did have a gluten free option. I had some fancy kettle chips and checked out the very cute collection of art, knick knacks, lotions, candles etc from small-time craftspeople while the Mr perused the day's papers. If you're in the area and can't bear to sit in a chain coffee shop in The Spires, or if you're just having a walk through the pretty grounds, I would highly recommend having a sit down in here!

I've waited 3 years to get back to a Dishoom. I've dreamt about it. The smell, the flavors, the…read moreatmosphere! All of it. You won't be disappointed! I even took home the spices and chai as merchandise so I can try and recreate this at home with their cookbook. I love it so much! The black daal is amazing, the spicy chili chicken on the small plates menu was spicy and delicious and paired so well with the daal. The garlic naan was great and the chai is just the tops! Be prepared to wait in line to get in, but it's worth it.

Everything was amazing and went very well together, no complaints about any food (although not a…read moreton of meat in Ruby chicken) Very flavorful with well balanced spices coming through, meat very tender, loved the mint chutney Chai was just okay, lemonade and cocktail were great though Beautiful interior, fast service, portions somewhat on the smaller size but still filling