Incredible food, coffee, ambiance, and staff. We visited London from NY and made sure to come here every morning. Can't wait to visit again!

Amazing brunch experience. Their menu is fun and extensive - not just your regular breakfast and eggs benedicts, but also lovely sandwich combinations, Mediterranean, and Spanish influences like tortilla and shaksouka. We got the avocado toast with poached eggs and feta cheese, scrambled eggs and crispy bacon, and croque monseiur. The avocado toast was perfect and the eggs were runny, the scrambled eggs were cooked mediumrare which Ioved, and the croque monseiur was cut in little finger sandwich slices! As for the tea, it came in a nice aesthetic japanese pot. The owners and chefs had an amazing and welcoming attitude, loved this cafe! read more

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Visiting London and this cafe has been the best for a quick morning breakfast. Service is great, and the food is better. Good portions to be energized for a day out in London! read more

Café Phillies - Mattcha Latte. Avocado Toast with poached eggs, tomatoes, onions, and feta cheese. - Cafes Near Me - London, XGL

My favorite part of my morning is my coffee, and this cafes iced coffee was delicious. Five stars for the coffee, not too mention they had a nice selection of coffees in general. My husband and I shared the berry pancakes the granola yogurt bowl and a side of turkey bacon. Turkey bacon was delicious crispy and Smokey the pancakes were ok a little dry and not very fluffy but still good I'd give them 3.5 out of 5 stars not bad but not amazing. And the yogurt bowl was great 4 out of 5 stars great portion lots of fruit granola and nuts. read more

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Delicious food. We had the shashouksa, eggs florentine and full English breakfast. Great service too. Spanish latte was delish. Loved everything! read more

Another winner! The food is exceptionally worth it for such a small 'neighborhood' cafe. As always, I can pick this place apart but generally, I won't. The menu is European and varied, the food, served quickly. They are a bit understaffed, but generally the hustle to make up the difference. Both inside and outside seating, nice, rustic tables and an eclectic mix of design make for a delight without pretense. Since our rental is around the corner, we have been here three times and are happy to have a starting point for the morning! I would highly recommend the eggs Benedict as well as the truffle mushrooms on toast. Basically this is a good start for any day, it's also nice to sit out and people watch a bit. I truly feel that this is less touristy and more for the functional community. Still a great stop. read more

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Pretty good food. Got seated quickly outside with a blanket to cover two people. The restaurant was busy that day but food came relatively quickly! read more

Cafe Phillies was absolutely adorable! The vibes here are perfect and homey but a tad cramped. My sister and I got the crushed avacado with poached egg and the vine tomato and feta omelette, both of which were very tasty and delicious. Their croissant was light, fluffy, and buttery. The almond latte was delicious, hit the coffee spot right on. read more

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Very cute cafe with friendly staff. They were very accommodating of our often large group with children. Enjoyed the English breakfast, coffee, tea, and brunch options. read more

This is a great little italian café! We loved the atmosphere! It's relaxed, the owner is chatting with everyone and making jokes. There are a lot of regular clients here. It proves people come back again and again. It's not a big surprise. Their omelets, toats, fried eggs, porridge, great coffee and fresh orange juice are so yummy that I definitely will pass by on my next visit to London. read more

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Came here for a breakfast on a Saturday morning on a Kensington local recommendation. Its small but perfectly formed. We were extremely lucky in that we managed to get a table for three after just walking in. If you can get a seat oh my god its so worth it so I'd suggest you wait if you can. Had the bacon butty and a pink grapefruit juice. The juice was fresh. The toasted bacon butty was DELICIOUS!!! Lightly toasted with the butter melting and then the bacon. It was super good. The staff are really nice, the decor is FAB, rustic tables matched with black chandeliers and wine bottles along one of the walls. I was going to give this a four but after thinking about my visit I've no reason not to give this a five. If I ever stay in Kensington again I'll definitely come back :) read more

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Despite what yelp says this place IS open on Sundays. Superb toasted ham and cheese on French baguette. Plus freshly sqeezed OJ. Great place for breakfast and lunch read more

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Probably the best breakfast/brunch in London, everything has real taste and is reasonably priced esp considering the area. The price to pay is long queues to get in... Be patient, it's worth it! read more

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Meal: Breakfast, dine in All Ratings out of 10: Quality of food: 8 Food to Spend Value: 8 Quality of Service: 8 Overall Rating: 8 I was looking for a different breakfast spot, and I wanted something hearty and good, unlike my hotel's breakfast. Café Phillies came recommended both by folks at my hotel as well as on Yelp. The menu looked great, so my coworker and I went to check it out. There are quite a few different options on the menu, but I was drawn to the Benedicts. You can get a Classic, a Florentine, or a Royale, or you can be super hardcore and get a Mama Mia which combines all 3. I was feeling hardcore and opted for the Mama Mia, which added spinach, mushrooms, and smoked salmon to the standard poached eggs and Hollandaise sauce. I was really glad I went for the hardcore version, as it was superb! The eggs were poached perfectly, the Hollandaise sauce had a great flavor, and the salmon, spinach, and mushrooms complemented it amazingly well. The mushrooms in particular had a very nice texture and flavor, and I was quite happy that it came with a generous portion. They offered fresh squeezed grapefruit juice to drink, and it was some of the best grapefruit juice I have had in quite some time. Everything about the breakfast was fresh and tasty, and I was quite satisfied! The restaurant had a very cool vibe, with an open air feel and a casual yet nice ambiance. The food was very fresh and priced as one would expect for a fancier breakfast, and the service was fast and efficient. I really enjoyed Café Phillies and would return again, if anything just to enjoy a Mama Mia Benedict again. read more

Café Phillies - Mama Mia Benedict...delicious!!! - Cafes Near Me - London, XGL

We were lucky to get a table as it was very busy when we arrived and mostly people from around the area which was a good sign. Tables are small and depending on where you sit it can feel cramped. There is seating outside. A well laid out menu which isn't cluttered with too many options, I am not sure I picked the best dish with the feta and tomato omelette but I am told the sausages were excellent and the bacon the same. The juices are all fresh and run through a massive juicer behind the counter. Service charge is added to the final bill. read more

Nice almond latte and hojicha tea. We didn't plan to get in here, but once we stepped inside, wow. .. what a crowd !!!!

Verdict: The favourite High Street Ken independent café of my peeps and now a regular Yay café of mine. Pros: - Nicely located cute and cosy little place. - Accommodating, friendly, lively and charming staff. - Freshly and most likely on order made juices and fruit salads. I say "probably" cause I haven't been inside the kitchen but my friends love to alternate their orders. - Great coffees. - Lovely omelets. The kitchen seems to know their way around eggs. Con: - Perhaps not the most suitable café to bring a book to. It can feel over crowded and loud especially with the regulars and the staff interacting (conversing/joking). read more

Oh, this spot is so lovely! From the large black changeliers, the chalk board and book shelf decorations, the lovely chairs and rustic tables to the fantastic staff and delicious food. Pretty much everything is perfect in this place! The staff are all super sweet and friendly, service was fast and personal. I had a great breakfast and a delicious coffee on a beautifully sunny morning. Would definitely come back here again. read more

Went for breakfast today. Asked for a menu after about 5 minutes. The waiter didnt seem interested and just grunted at us. After another 10 mins no one tried to take even a drink order so we left. Had read some good reviews and was looking forward to trying the food. Unfortunatly the staff don't seem to like customers. read more

I first stumbled into this charming little café, a bumbling and lost jet-lagged American who hadn't slept or eaten more than a Larabar* in 40 hours. I may have flung the doors open and simply stood there wild-eyed. I'm not sure. I am, however, sure that the food here is very tasty and veg*n friendly, and the staff is very kind. I sat outside, read my book, drank my coffee and felt a little more human. I brought my sweetheart back the next day - it was surprisingly easy to find again with a little sleep and food under my belt. I had the chickpea and couscous salad, my omnivorous sweetheart had the goat cheese and Mediterranean vegetable sandwich, and we were both well-sated and happy. We still haven't figured out the proper way to ask for the bill in the UK, or if that's rude, or if there's a secret hand signal, but our server was super nice about it. *Cherry Pie, if you're curious about that sort of thing. read more

I ve been there for an event that a friend of mine organised and I really enjoyed the evening, this place have a huge choice of nice wines and the manager was really nice and very friendly read more

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Café Phillies is an institution situated just off High Street Ken. I work close by so my colleagues and I head over during the week for lunch and have never had any problem with getting a table. The halloumi salad is an absolute favourite of mine and the people running the place are just amazing. They're always so welcoming and the service is spot on. Always on the top of my list for places to go around High Street Ken. read more

This charming little spot had delicious coffee and food and a ton of personality. I got the smashed avocado, and sister and Mom got the vegetarian English breakfast and yogurt and granola. All were quite good and the service was great! Very friendly staff and a lot of locals (whose orders they remembered and anticipated). I'll be back next time I'm in town. read more

Café Phillies - Smashed avocado toast with pached egg - Cafes Near Me - London, XGL

This is a really cute cafe and wine bar on a quiet street in Kensington. Snag an outdoor sidewalk table if you can, there's heat lamps to keep you warm. Enjoy the tasty, moist orange and almond cake with a side dallop of tangy Greek yoghurt to go with your cup of well done coffee. read more

Love this place. Was just walking by and saw this place busting to the gills at 1:30 on a Sunday afternoon. I had to wait a few minutes for a table to open, the wait staff was fantastic! They didn't give me that look of "ugh, table for 1?... Loser?" The eggs Benedict was delightful. read more

Best breakfast in London by far! The crushed avocado and poached egg was to die for! The staff was attentive, friendly, and personable. Go early, because it can get crowded as the morning goes on. I can't stress enough how good this food was!! read more

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The eggs benedict florentine I had was pretty good. Coffee was excellent, the waitress was efficient. I would give 5 stars if the place was not so cramped. We would have sat outside but it was cold and raining yesterday. But I would definitely go back on a sunny day and sit outside. read more

The first time I went here I was new to London and a lost tweenager trying to find her ways in a big new city. I found it by accident actually since I live close to there and just walked around. It was the best welcome to London I could have imagined, the waiters so nice and warm and funny, the food delicious and the atmosphere just great. the Menu is very compact so it is easy to choose from and every single dish is just great. I've been coming here every single week for 6 months now, and having my saturday/sunday brunch here is probably one of the things that I will miss the most when I go back to Austria. read more

Great little local cafe that is always bustling with people. The atmosphere is great and the staff are friendly and attentive. It is not what I would call a quiet cafe nor would I come here with a laptop to get work done but it is a great place for breakfast or lunch. The mezze platter is delicious as is the halloumi salad. I recently had the pumpkin soup which was also great. A very cute spot which always seems to be packed, I would not suggest coming with a big group as it may take a while to get seated. read more

LOVE! I ordered the toast with guacamole and smoked salmon and it was PERFECT. Good size portion. read more

Very good food. I had eggs Benedicte with smoked salmon and spinach and a bloody marry. Everything was delicious. Service was great. Quite busy place for brunch though we only had to wait 10 min to get a table. read more

Served our food separately. My partner was finished their meal before I even received mine. Won't be back there. People go to restaurants to eat to read more

If you are looking for a small cute place that would remind you of the French cuisines this is one of the best places in London. I love their Eggs Benedict with Salmon plus their fresh juices. It seems that other people discovered this place as well as usually on weekends it can get crowded and you might need to wait for a table but it is definitely worth it. read more

Bad energy. Rude staff. The food is decent. I had avocado toast but the bread was too tough. The avocado spread was like a supermarket one. Coffee is just normal coffee. I wouldn't suggest coming here. read more

Whilst on holiday in Kensington my sister and I called in for lunch, and I am still thinking about the wonderful broccoli cream soup. It really was delicious, I can't wait to make some for myself now that I am home again. Lovely meal, friendly staff. Thank you heaps. read more