Cosy little cafe serving wholesome delicious breakfast and brunch/lunch items. I dropped by around 12:30pm on a Thursday and they were out of their salmon plate so I opted for the aubergine bowl. Order at the counter and they give you a number to place on your table; they bring the food out when it's ready. Service was quick--food was ready in about 10 minutes after I placed the order. Pretty presentation and generous portions--a sprinkling of sprouts and legumes, a few slices of cucumber, sautéed spinach sitting atop a huge chunk of aubergine, two slices of halloumi cheese, and lots of homemade hummus. Also had a cup of their decaf and the flavor was accurate to description (I seem to recall notes of cacao)--one of the better cups of decaf I've had in a while. read more

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Pro: Great atmosphere and decent taste food. Con: Service is sometimes slow and gentrified price. read more

Continental Stores - Poached egg on sourdough with maple bacon and mushroom on sourdough - Cafes Near Me - London, XGL

Breakfast (brunch) was definitely a winner here, and their kitchen seemingly brings some Jing special to every dish on offer. We had the smoked haddock served with a very unique curry flavored peas mixed with a toasted grain (quinoa?), garnished with cilantro, and me, a wonderfully garlicky dish of seared verging on exquisitely toasted) mushrooms on toast, topped with a poached egg and sliced avocado garnishes with cilantro and pepito seeds, and lemon for zest. The food was plentiful and tastefully presented. Seating is a little tight and pricing a little aggressive for an "order at the till" setting. Still, I'd definitely go back. Five stars food. Four stars, seating, service and ambience..and price. read more

Continental Stores - Delicious fried egg, grilled mushrooms, avocado and. Ames tomato. Superb! - Cafes Near Me - London, XGL

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Very stylish place - I don't know much about the place but it give a vibe of Workshop like place. It serves square mile coffee and also serves gelupo ice cream. I had just cappuccino and it was okay - for me, the coffee is too acidic and not toasty enough to be mixed with milk but maybe it is their taste... The place felt a bit soulless but it was really early morning so it may not be fair to judge just based on one early visit. Try and see it yourself?! read more

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After only discovering Store St Espresso in January I was delighted to find their 2nd store near Kings Cross which is a less than 5 minute walk from my work. Flat white is the coffee of my choice and after visiting over 20 coffee shops in London I had the feeling that I have already have sampled the best London has to offer but boy was I mistaken. The quality of my coffee blew me away and has done every time I have returned and it will keep me coming back for more and also to store street espresso when I can make it over to that part of town. The store serves a good range of breakfast and brunch items that I would like to try and they provide a good range of baked goods. I tried the Guinness chocolate cake and it was great and I look forward to trying their brownies. £2.60 for a flat white but with a loyalty card for a free coffee after 8 drinks that is a very good deal for central London. Note they use square mile coffee with guest coffee at the weekend. If you are a serious coffee drinker please visit and thank me later. read more

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Randomly found this place while I was walking around near the laundromat. Decided I wanted to check it out. The interior was very hipster with the white walls, plants and artwork hanging about. Coming from Australia, prices were about the same you would pay in Perth which to most people in Asia (based on what my aunt said) would find very $$$$. I ordered the warm chorizo with chili and beans and my aunt ordered avo smash with smoked salmon. Coffee was pretty good as well. The meal was pretty nice overall. Good to see familiar breakfast food in London!! read more

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I love this little coffee shop in Bloomsbury . Nice atmosphere and very friendly staff !!! Free wifi . If you are a coffee addict , like me , come here ! Great Flat white !!!! One of the best in London . read more

This is such a cute, quaint little cafe with friendly staff and really delicious options. We had the salmon bagel and the ham and cheese croissant. The salmon bagel was smoked salmon with cream cheese, avocado and onion served on a sesame bagel - it was fresh and flavorful! The croissant was also delicious, especially toasted. We were thrilled to find this little gem of a cafe! read more

Good coffee near King's Cross or Euston? One new option to consider is Continental Stores. Tasty coffee, friendly an relaxed atmosphere. Continental Stores is a beautiful little coffee shop in Bloomsbury. The interior is light with white walls, high ceilings and modern art paintings all around. They do a decent cup of coffee, and when I was there, I also tried a chocolate, cherry and beetroot muffin. It was very moist and a great combination of flavours, making it a sweet, that was not too sweet. While sitting in the back, I thought this arty coffee shop also makes a nice exhibition space. So no matter if you like coffee, art, or both - Continental Stores is the place to go, if you're in the area. read more

CS is a sister branch of Store Street Espresso and so you can expect it to be quality. I'll state it clearly now: the only reason this is 4 stars rather than 5 is because of their annoying wifi policy and removal of powerpoints. Come on guys...I get it, but also...you know. I've always felt it's just assuming the worst of its customers (but then again, maybe customers are shit. Especially Yelpers, ofc). CS is pretty dinky - a handful of small tables at the back, counter seating, and a couple of outdoor seats. It's perfect at the weekends, and it's been particularly nice as it's got colder with steamy windows and everything - I've never been sure whether to feel comforted or a little grossed out by that. Anyway, some notes: - matcha cookies. - great standard of coffee - not the top top end but it doesn't have to be. Can't really go wrong with their Square Mile blend. - really good breakfast menu with lots of tasty sounding options (pancakes, mushrooms...). Their chorizo with beans and cornbread is particularly tasty and perfect for a winter's saturday. Prices are right where you'd expect. Generally I prefer the feel of this place in comparison to SSE, it's a bit cosier, a bit more chilled out and I've found the staff to be a bit friendlier. All-in-all, it's a great spot and, well, those matcha cookies will keep me coming back. read more

From the team that brought you the rather lovely Store Street Espresso comes Continental Stores. Retaining the original store front is a lovely touch, although you do double take before walking in to make sure this is a coffee shop rather than a convenience store. Once inside, you immediately feel relaxed. Light pours in through big windows that look onto the street and the clean white devour adds to the positive atmosphere. This is definitely somewhere you can come to linger for a while. Coffee comes in espresso or V60 forms. I opted for the later and was pleased with a fresh and fruity brew. The espresso based drinks which my neighbours drank looked equally well made. The cakes on display were tempting but I opted for soup - a rich roasted pepper and tomato affair. Lovely stuff. Just down the road from King's Cross, this coffee shop is a welcome refuge from the bustle outside and with free wifi coming it is sure to be popular. Get down here before it gets too busy! read more

I've had brunch here 2x recently, so to add some love to my original CS review: FOOD HERE IS GUD, GUYZ. The eggs + toast option is the most affordable heartier option, setting you back only 5gbp. Avocado and chorizo are 'add on' options, though, and I'd seriously encourage you to consider them. They are not kidding around with the chorizo: meaty chunks in a tomato-y sauce with onions. Really nice as a complement to the poached eggs. Toasted banana bread, for the record, will never lead you astray, either. Yelp note: what's written on the board is not always consistent with what is written on the printed menu. Double check this, because I had a deep wave of 'order regret' (legitimate condition) after my last visit, having discovered that corn bread was on offer. read more

I was making a trip to Gay's The Word round the corner and stumbled upon this coffee shop, which was brilliantly serendipitous. I haven't drunk milk in probably about 5 years as it makes me violently ill, and I can't stand the taste, so I tend to drink soy milk. It's fine in most hot drinks, but a soy iced coffee is generally vile. However I was so hot, and so in need of caffeine that I decided to risk it and order one. One sip in I broke off to croak joyfully at the barista "This... is... amazing" and it was. It was creamy, sweet, with an amazing coffee punch. It was what I'd always dreamt an iced coffee could be. Alongside this I picked up a pulled pork sandwich, which was fantastic, and a carrot cake which wasn't great, but I didn't realise that until I sat down in a nearby park to scarf it down. Unfortunately the hot weather had spoiled the butter in the frosting and it smelt like blue cheese and tasted like barf. Hence knocking off a star. If you are nearby I wholeheartedly recommend checking it out. It's a joy to behold. read more

Having a brunch here for the third time. You get what you pay for in well made, tasty and healthy food! And good service ;) I recommend the pancakes and the warm chorizo! read more

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Great food! We tried the goat cheese sandwich and pancakes. Both were delicious; especially the pancakes - they were so fluffy and flavorful! I had the hot chocolate and that too was very tasty and rich. The staff was friendly and opened the awning for us when it started to sprinkle. Only complaint would be the small amount of options on the menu. read more

Continental Stores - Pancakes with pears and Hot Chocolate - Cafes Near Me - London, XGL

A little piece of East in Bloomsbury. The coffee itself is excellent. I drink soy and they serve a banging soya flat white, with great attention to detail. The store itself is minimalist and airy - pale wooden benches, light white walls, and exposed metal. Not meant for long lounging, but perfect for a lunch or coffee date. They have plug sockets under the bench and Wifi for working too. The food is also amazing - they recently changed their menu to a brunch style between 11-3pm, on weekdays too! If you've ever wanted eggs in the middle of the working day, come here. The sabich - soft aubergine, boiled egg, mango amba and delicious pickled onions stuffed into a white pita - is my go-to healthy comfort food lunch. They also do smoked salmon, pancakes and other brunch treats. For something lighter for lunch, they also offer a range of rolls, sandwiches, salads and bakery items. I love the matcha cookie (though it varies in softness) and the richly moist tiramisu-style cake too. A heavenly addition to the Bloomsbury lunch scene (along with equally good Fork, down the road). read more

My client was no show in the morning, I was looking for a quiet place near king cross station. This small cafe wasnt cheap, might be twice price of breakfast menu, the previous guest cancel his order due to unexpected total price. But I stay, and the cafe, food worth of that price. A lot of smoked salmon, wellcooked egg, stunning coffee quality! read more

I've been here three times in the last two weeks. I love the food, the vibe, and the coffee. It is a little bit on the pricey side but if you think of the food as a combo of breakfast and lunch, it should be okay. I love doing my coursework here. The scrambled eggs and toast are amazing. I'll miss this place very much when I move away from Bloomsbury. read more

Best coffee I've yet to find in Bloomsbury near my flat. Absolutely delighted by the soya lattes.

started out really well but recently their coffee is watery and acidic some of the bearded baristas a bit cool for school...don't know their craft luckily it's not the only 'good' coffee in the area there's Petit Allpress and even Fork who use Monmouth just a stone's throw away in Marchmont St I'd advice Continental to get their act together read more

I've eaten here 3 or 4 times now. Staff are not very friendly. It isn't difficult to greet customers with a cheery "hello and how can I help you?" Instead, for the most part, I've encountered unfriendly staff who come across as rude and unwelcoming, almost as if they have better things to do than take your order. Food is also inconsistent. They were out of avocado on a Sunday when I visited, considering this is a staple for most people's brunch, it doesn't seem too acceptable to run out of avocado. In addition, I ordered sourdough bread recently and received white toast instead, without a staff member informing me that sourdough was unavailable. And again, it doesn't seem too acceptable to run out of sourdough bread either. I think I would like this cafe more if the staff were more welcoming and if they didn't run out of staple menu items. read more