I decided to book this restaurant after years of almost's buts and maybes for a Thursday night…read moreheading into a long bank holiday weekend. The staff were super friendly and helpful with the menu and took time to explain the specials to us. The decor feels classic American, and the food exceptional for the price point. We spent roughly £100 between two people for starters, mains and a bottle of wine. We ordered a broccoli and goats cheese dish for starter - it was sensational, also a wood pigeon dish which was cooked and seasoned very well. For mains we had a mackerel rillette and a steak with fries. The steak had perfectly rendered fat which was properly flamed, this gave it a nice crispy texture. Most places don't get this right. I'd most definitely return to this venue and am disappointed in myself for taking so long to visit - shame on me!

I had the opportunity to dine here earlier this year and I'm still salivating over the meal. Simple…read moreyet delicious! I had perfectly cooked fish, sea bass paired with an excellent selection of cocktails. The staff was accommodating and unpretentious. I can't wait to return.

A great little place for Lunch, good food and great staff. They will do a takeaway if you are in a…read morehurry, highly recommended.

Great place to have lazy breakfast or brunch. I visited Cafe Barcelona on Saturday morning, the…read moreplace was full but I waited only 5 minutes to be seated. So if you plan to go there during the weekend I would suggest to book a table to be sure that you don't have to wait. First things first: coffee, I had a black americano, which was very good and aromatic. Food: I ordered a "vegan breakfast" and I've got roasted pepper, roasted tomatoes, smashed avocado, mushrooms and baked beans served on sourdough toast, but the best part was scrambled "eggs" which was actually chickpea! The last things: atmosphere and staff, I could see many different types of guests - couples, friends, families, DOGS(pet friendly place). The staff is very friendly and helpful! I definitely recommend this place for a breakfast, you won't pay a lot AND you'll leave being full:) I wish I was hungry enough to have some pastries or a cake, everything looked fresh and delicious!

Stopped here for brunch on a weekend morning. They were very busy. They were serving coffee drinks…read moreand breakfast items. I had a ham and egg toastie which was delicious. From the menu and setup, the restaurant may change character in the evenings to a more Spanish theme. I would certainly recommend this location for weekend brunch.

Why did I wait until this evening to try the truffle burger??? What have I been doing with my life…read moreup until now?! I swear I didn't speak a word while eating that thing. It's just perfection. It was so good in fact that I changed my answer on my profile for 'Last Meal on Earth' - go on, have a look! It was my mother's home made lasagne, but this burger tops even that! (sorry Mum!)

Just popped in for breakfast and it was great. Nice surroundings, fantastic coffee and good eggs…read morebenedict. You can even watch the chefs preparing your meal so you know it's all fresh. I want to try this place out for dinner now.

Food taste : 3.5/5.0 Serving time: 2.5/5.0…read moreAtmosphere and Staff: 3.5/5.0 Price: 4.0/5.0 Generally good to try but so great as reviewed years before.

Had the bacon and cheese burger with fries and onion rings. Washed down with a strawberry…read moremilkshake. Friendly service and nice 'diner' style decor. The breakfasts look good!

We booked a table for 4 at 11am, then changed the time to 11.30am and then turned up with 5…read morepeople... but the delightful people here were so accommodating and even found us a great table in the conservatory. We were here for the breakfast and three of us ordered off the menu, and two of us just had to be fussy and order various items individually. They catered to every wish! The coffee was fantastic and they even had skimmed milk (YEY!) I had the English breakfast with poached eggs, and apart from some hollandaise sauce that appeared on my eggs (I don't like hollandaise sauce!) it was all very yummy. The mushrooms were cooked with rosemary and the cumberland sausage was delicious. I was not keen on the bacon, but that's probably because it was smoked and I'm not a fan of food tasting like sweet smoke. My fellow breakfastarians between them tried the Eggs Special Royal (to celebrate our new princess!) which was apparently delicious, but came with cold avocado under the egg, which made the temperature of the whole dish a little odd. There were no other complaints though and we all agreed to go back very soon. Lovely place!

I arrived at The Gantry on the hunt for a chilled-out space with good WiFi connection, delicious…read morefood and mean cocktails and man, I was absolutely not disappointed! It was very busy when I arrived and I was unsure as to whether I should sit straight down or order at the bar - but after asking a friendly member of staff, I made myself comfortable with a menu. I opted for the Full English and a white Americano off of the Brunch menu. My food turned up before my coffee but I wasn't too fussed - I could sympathise with the busy staff having worked in hospitality for many years myself. Both the breakfast and coffee were lovely and good value for money. Afterwards, I ordered a Bloody Mary to take the edge off and oh my Gosh, it was hands-down the best Bloody Mary I have ever tasted. The waiter asked me what spice I'd like and as a bit of a wimp, I opted for a 3 out of 10 and it was absolutely perfect - garnished with green olives, celery, a lemon wedge and a sprinkle of pepper. Divine! I stayed at The Gantry for the majority of my day working and therefore spoke with the staff a few times. I enquired as to a nearby plug and the waiter found me one behind an armchair and plugged my charger in for me as well - very kind! Overall, I'd highly recommend it but would opt to come when it's a bit less hectic next time. I will definitely be returning!

Went in around 5:15pfor a drink and to split fish & chips as a lighter dinner to share. Service was…read morequick and efficient, drinks were delivered promptly, and food came out quickly and hot as well. The atmosphere is relaxed, but there was a bit of competition for tables around 6pm, with some less than courteous guests grabbing a table when others were waiting first without checking in with the server on staff. If there are plenty of tables, it may not be an issue to simply take a seat, however, if tables are in short supply- best to check and make sure no one else is waiting first before grabbing the next available table. Otherwise it's a lovely atmosphere and a relaxed setting for an evening meal or gathering with company.

Food: reasonable portions with lots of options and family friendly but typical London tourist…read morepricing (generally expensive for what you get). Service: friendly and professional, accommodating and used to tourist crowds. They are very patient and take the time to explain if you have any questions. Ambiance: cute and convenient. It is very much catered to tourists so you won't find a "local, usual pub crowd" but it's serviceable for an easy, no fuss meal.

Nice place, would definitely pop in again next time I'm in town. It was also handy to my rental…read moreflat, which was also great.

Croydon centre can be a bit of desert as far as pubs are concerned, with rather too many loud and…read moreladdish bars. The Spread Eagle is an exception: it's a decent boozer, centrally placed along the High Street. It has the full range of Fuller's real ales, with a reasonable range of sandwiches and other typical pub grub. Staff are friendly though could be a tad more efficient. Formerly a bank, the 1890's exterior is a dignified example of 'banker's classical' architecture, and the inside is spacious with wood panelling, high ceilings and an imposing staircase leading to an upstairs function-room. As you'd expect for a town centre pub, it has a wide range of clientele, though is reasonably quiet most lunchtimes. It has sports TV and is probably best avoided during big footie matches, but otherwise is a dependable venue. The ground floor is fully wheel-chair accessible.

Loved this place! Inside was clean and beautifully decorated. Service was great, very warm and…read morewelcoming staff. And the food was as delicious as it was gorgeously plated. Unique coffee options that were made to perfection.

As a builder I use cafes quite a bit and I have to say that the Elmers end cafe is just a little…read moredifferent from most. You can get a chow mein or curry at any time during opening hours. And they are fantastic. I couldn't actually tell you what a standard English breakfast tastes like here as I've never had one but if their Chinese is anything to go by then you won't be disappointed. Most people that go here have a chinese breakfast or lunch. The cafe itself is dated and is also now closed on a Monday as the owner Pete wanted more time off. I would eat here daily if I could

I have been here a few times in the morning after a drunken night out and it really fixes you up! I…read moredon't know what it is about fry ups that cure hangovers so fast but I won't complain. Every time I go here it tastes good and although it's just an average Joe of a cafe it really does the trick!