We went back to Middeys just to make sure that the food, atmosphere, service, and hospitality was…read moregenuine, and it was absolutely fantastic. I'm that person that will order the same thing because I know what to expect but not this time. I ordered the "Middeys Brunch" with a Mimosa and American coffee. The food and service did not disappoint. If I am ever afforded the opportunity to return to Cockfosters, UK or even London in general I will definately make my way to this darling little gem. I would encourage the general masses to decend on this joint and chill for breakfast, lunch, brunch and/or dinner. Thank you Bobby and staff for your amazing welcoming hospitality. Kindest Regards

Promised so much but let down!…read more I attended this new cafe/brasserie with high expectations the decor is done to a high standard and there is a selection of coffees and nice organic expensive items for sale to take away, it has the feel of a nice independent coffee shop in a village. The menu is not too large and offers a good range of favorites like burgers, pastas, breakfasts, salads and sandwiches etc. I opted for the club sandwich presentation again was good, served on a wooden platter with chips in a little bowl. However this unfortunately is where it goes a bit down hill, the food I had and my girlfriends too was distinctly average I even commented that I can make a better club sandwich (and I'm no chef) the chicken was dry, the bacon rubbery, tasteless and cheap. Not what I was really expecting. The price point isn't that high but I feel they are cutting costs with quality. Service as well was not great, maybe because they're new and inexperienced but there were several problems with staff; - First being not great English making ordering more of a trouble than it should be, I heard the table next to me struggling too. -Second mistake, clearing my partners plate away before I had finished. Having come from a service background this is rude and shouldn't happen. -Third, No check back after ordering despite having several members of staff standing around doing nothing, no one asked how my food was so I couldn't inform them it was a bit dry. -and finally, The bill was brought over to me and left at the table without me asking and without the offer of any dessert, coffee, another drink etc. I found this strange as surely they will lose business with this behaviour. I felt slightly rushed, it wasn't like they needed the table it was almost empty. I wouldn't return for food, the coffee and the milkshake were OK and that's about as far as it goes unfortunately.

Hello, I popped in for a full english breakfast today and…read morewas really impressed. Not only was it delicious but the staff were fantastic. I saw three members of staff and each one had a huge smile which was really refreshing. The layout of the shop itself is lovely, really light and spacious and the staff have created a lovely atmosphere in there. Thumbs up! Many Thanks Nicola

Miracles is really great although not a great secret. Food is always delicious and the service is…read moreusually very good too. It is likely to be very busy, sometimes a little too busy as it can get a little too loud to chat. But I do think that it shows how many people love this place and with good reason, the winning combination of good food, good staff and relaxed vibes.

I come here often. I like the rich tasty coffee. I like the very welcoming friendly atmosphere, and…read moreespecially the manager who makes sure you're comfortable when your there more than once a day.

This little cafe on the corner is so gorgeous inside and the food is amazing as well. Everything…read morewas well cooked and came quickly! I had a chicken pesto penne and an oreo vanilla milkshake which was amazingly made. They have a large selection of foods and they serve breakfast all day! The staff was friendly and nice, this cafe is a must for brunch!

This place is no longer in business. It is now called Sage…read more Called here for lunch mid week and I can only say that it it should be called "cafe slow". Waited nearly an hour to get food which was rubbish considering that we were the only people in there. The guy who I assume to be the owner also needs a little bit of help with the customer interface. However the food, when it eventually arrived, was good but for what the portion sizes was over priced. I guess that's why the place was empty?

It a nice cozy place with friendly staff. I have been to this place every day for 2 weeks because…read moreof the free internet (mine was getting fixed) and the staff was accomodating. They serve delicious cakes and all of them are worth trying. Carrot cake is my favourite! They have a wide variety of teas & English breakfasts available with a lot of healthy options to pick as well. A delightful place to go for breakfast or brunch!

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.

This was my go to spot my entire vacation. The food was amazing! All freshly made to order. The…read moretraditional breakfast was a must have. Service was absolutely superb, I had no desire to explore the many other options in the area. This spot is a must do!

I often stop in here to grab a quick coffee on weekends when I'm heading into London. It's directly…read moreon the way to the train station, so it's quite easy to pop in. Plus the coffee is much better than the free stuff they give you at Waitrose. I'd much rather pay the £1.80 for a drink than get a crappy free drink. So yay for them! They also do breakfast and lunch, and I keep thinking we should try the breakfast out sometime, but we've never been in. But it always looks nice, and on the weekends there are always several people in there eating. The staff is always really friendly and welcoming when I come in as well.

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.

Our friend LOVES this place. Everything you order comes on a waffle. My wife had a waffle with…read moregarlic and cheese sauce with shaved ham. She thought it was very good - and she loves the coffee. I had the BBQ beef with Cole slaw - of course, on a waffle. The Cole slaw was excellent. The BBQ sauce was tasty, but the meat was extremely salty. The waffles were very good - nice and fluffy. The portions were good, and the prices as expected. They do add a 10% tip to the bill automatically (FYI). By the way, as best I could tell, the bathroom is unisex - both men and women use the same bathroom (toilet). Didn't bother me, but you may want to be aware if this is a concern for you.

Wonderful casual dining restaurant close by Roman Verulanium…read more Waffles have been taken to a 'higher level' here and come with tasty fillings you will be amazed by. Also lots of other food choices, shakes and desserts on the menu Additionally, the restaurant is very child friendly and accommodating. Plenty of parking available in the restaurant lot. This is a fun place to eat and highly recommended.

Nice little cafe. I had the chicken and waffles. Coffee is one of the best I've had. Great service…read moreand friendly staff.

A great place to meet up with friends over a cup of coffee, lunch or afternoon tea. Pleasant staff…read morewho have never made me feel rushed and who are willing to assist when asked.

When I got there I found out it shuts before the advertised time on the web. When I pointed this…read moreout the waitress didn't care a jot even though I pointed out this could be very disappointing for customers coming from out of the area. I have several food intolerances so when asking about the ingredients in their homemade cakes I got a message back via the waitress that she can't guarantee the cakes were free from what I was intolerant to. As people with food intolerances are always ending up having to go without gorgeous food, I asked if I could have more detail of what was in the cakes so I could make a decision on what it was I could or couldn't eat, just in case there was something I could have. This was very obviously an inconvenience to the waitress and the manager who had baked them. She tried again to say she couldn't guarantee anything because obviously this was the quickest way to solve the issue for herself, but after explaining that I'd like to try to see if there was something I could eat, it was again very plain that I was wasting her time. It was late afternoon and they weren't busy, so I would have appreciated a couple of minutes of her time without the attitude. After finding out there was indeed a piece of cake I could eat, I sat down to enjoy it only to be served it with more attitude by the waitress. If she could have got away with grunting at me I sure she would have! I unfortunately had to ask for a pot of hot water as the tea didn't come with one, and AGAIN got a look saying 'are you bothering me again?!'. Cleanliness was also not great with tea-stained table clothes, dying roses on the table, and also dust on the teapot holding the roses which was next to an open sugar bowl which no doubt had the same amount of dust in it! Also, amazingly, a dog walking around the kitchen area with it's bed behind the serving counter!! (Yes, I am about to inform environmental health dept!!) Lastly, my table was being cleared before I had finished. I did notice however, that the other table still in there didn't have their table touched, so I'm guessing that was a touch of nastiness from the waitress also. I was there looking for a place to take 18-20 friends for my birthday which is coming up soon as we fancied a gorgeous afternoon tea, but we will definitely be going somewhere else after that experience!