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Located at the southeast corner of Borough Market, the toastie (grilled cheese) here is so good. Not only are multiple cheeses used, there is even a light coating of cheese on the outside of the bread. This is likely unintentional and carried over from cheese spilled over from the last sandwich on the sandwich press. Either way, it makes the toastie extra cheesy. The staff will slice and wrap into two half sandwiches if you are sharing...but why would you want to?
I don't relish in giving bad reviews, but the cheese toastie at Kappacasein was by far the biggest disappointment of my trip to London. As a bonafide grilled cheese lover I had been looking forward to it for months. It was SO SALTY. I could only manage to eat a few bites of one half before giving away the other half to a stranger and then throwing the other half I had partially eaten in the garbage. I HATE wasting food (and money) but this sandwich was inedible to me. I know so many people love it, and I LOVE cheese and grilled cheeses, but the sheer saltiness of this sandwich made it impossible for me to eat.
Located just on the edge of Borough Market Kappacasein sells two main items - the cheese toastie and the raclette. We only tried the cheese toastie but can report that the cheese being toasted and oozed onto the potatoes for the raclette looked excellent. As for the toastie, it was crisp with a sharp taste of the melted cheese with more flavor from the cheese that was crusted on the outside. If you like a flavorful cheese this is lovely, though I wouldn't go as far as to say it's the best toastie or grilled cheese I've ever had. I think the one we had was just a bit overdone personally. A final pro, they will cut up the sandwich if you're sharing which was helpful! $10.54 USD or £8 for a toastie
Came here because I am a sheep and social media told me to try it. There was a line, not surprised, but if you want a toastie queue up to the right and if you want the raclette queue up to the left. The wait was about 15 minutes and I shared the toastie they cut it in half for me. Very tasty and worth the wait. I would definitely recommend. However, does this seem special and unique? No, I feel like I've had something similar elsewhere, but it still is pretty good.
At Borough Market, I was a man on a mission, committed to re-enacting Somebody Feed Phil, season 3.3, the part I would call "Happy Hungry Man devours Toastie." This place is really right on the edge of the Market, walk the perimeter, and eventually you'll find it. The line for toasties moved along quickly, service was fine. The other line moved even quicker for Therese H., who got herself gluten-free cheesy potatoes. For me, the Toastie is a true work of art, and made me happy for the rest of the day!
We saw this on an episode of Somebody Feed Phil and just had to try it! This place is located just across the street from Borough market stalls, near Brindisa (which you should also try, by the way). I thought I wouldn't be a fan of onions in my grilled cheese, but I was wrong! Don't let the line scare you; it moves quite quickly.
Located at the burrough market in london, this place was the first place I visitted when touring. It is a small place and right there when you walk in. Here I got a grilled cheese with their special mix of cheese and other things. I have to say it was really good. The bread was crispy and the cheese was melted yet not messy. The flavor was incredible with all aspects of the sandwich mixing together with amazing flavor. The place is located right away when you are entering the market. It is quick, delicious, and the service is friendly. This place is a must try and I definitely recommend it to anyone visiting burrough market. Its definitely filling and worth the money spent! I will definitely be coming back here on my next trip to London!
Be prepared to wait, the toasties take time. The cheese tastes delicious of course & I appreciate the onions peppered throughout. However, the sandwich just falls flat. It's incredibly greasy and the cheese oozes down while trying to eat it, so if you're waiting for it to cool off, good luck keeping any cheese in! The guys working are nice though. Worth trying but I don't think we would do it again. Maybe the raclette next time.
3 years ago
6 years ago
The NYE wait was REALLY long, probably 20-30 minutes in total. We saw a huge line walking around Borough Market for this stand and it smelled delicious so we decided to try it out. It moved slower than we thought but we were able to buy tickets in line so when we got to the front we could just grab one. It was convenient they only seemed to serve the one cheese sandwich to make things easier and faster! It was a pretty tasty sandwich: 4 different types of cheese and green chives/sweet onions. It was buttery and the bread crispy! Do I think it was totally worth the wait, maybe not but if the time was cut in half then yes. read more
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14 years ago
The listing for this is pretty confusing. The dairy address is Voyager Railway Arches but the stall is in Borough Market next to Southwark Cathedral. Perhaps this is why I haven't seen these reviews until now. Last week someone mentioned to me they've heard this called the best sandwich in London and seeing as I've walked past it so many times thinking I must try it at some point, I was incensed I hadn't realised it is officially a Must Try. This is by a long way the best toasted cheese sandwich I've ever eaten and one of the best sandwiches ever in general as well. I didn't realise onion, leeks and garlic were involved (had I done I would have been here MONTHS ago) and the sourdough bread works perfectly, adding a slight bitterness to counteract the rich, heavy cheese. Outstanding. read more
8 years ago
Holy hell! That's a good thing...really. This is a true diamond in the rough. They only have 2 things on the menu, and honestly, it's all they need. Grilled cheese or the raclette. Both items are honestly, some of the best things I ever eaten. Each one is only 6£. In the few days I was in London I went twice...and I am convinced it was some of the best food I had my entire trip. This is a must stop during any trip to London! read more
A to die for "Raclette & Cheese Toast". Both are like no other. The line moved quickly. Friendly staff. An employee comes out to ring you up & give you a ticket. A queue for each offering. Only 2 items on offer. Enjoy! I sure did. read more
You are jet lagged after a 10-hour flight or totally beat after a 2-week cruise in the Baltic and lugging all your luggage to a hotel in London from the cruise ship terminal 2.5-hour train & taxi ride away. Should you take a nap? No. You need to hop on the Tube and head right to Kappacasein in Bourough Market immediately. That was exactly what we did after arriving in London for an overnight stay and returning to London after our 2-week cruise. The pictures serve more than what I can describe in words about the raclette that I had for just £5. Cheese wheels cut into logs and broiled under a broiler until sizzling and then drizzled over roast new potatoes. Sprinkled with salt and pepper, my plate was heaven and it was well worth fighting my sleepy eyes. read more
8 years ago
After having a wonderful conversation with the stand manager of Kappacesein, I decided to purchase their ricotta cheese. I couldn't recommend it highly enough! Kappacasein's owner makes the cheese right in London, and he has a special trade secret to make the ricotta delicious. It was rich, smooth, creamy, and slightly sweet without being overpowering. I hadn't intended to purchase cheese, as I was just touring around the neighborhood, but I am so glad I did! I'd recommend going to the nearby bread stand and pairing this delicious cheese with some grain bread for an excellent sandwich! read more
Kappacasein serves quite the fancy grilled cheese sandwich. Their bread is hot, crispy, and filled with a mix of melted cheeses, leeks, and onions. Although the dish sounds great on paper, I thought it tasted very plain. Given its hype, I'd expect it to have more of an "oomph" factor. Still, I'd definitely be down to try the raclette next time I'm around. read more
8 years ago
6 GBP is a little steep for a tiny, greasy, grilled cheese sandwich with leeks/onions. It was good but not great. It was nothing special so I would not get it again. There are so many other great stalls in Borough Market so save your money and appetite! read more
A visit to London is not complete without a visit (or two or three) to Kappacasein. Their toasted cheese sandwich is the best grilled cheese I've ever had (if not the best sandwich I've ever had). The bread is toasted to a crispy perfection; they also add spring onions to the cheese mix to give the sandwich a perfect savoriness. read more
First you pay 6 pounds, then you get a ticket and get in line. We arrived after 2 pm after the lunch time rush, so the line was short. Just watching the guy in the front scraping off all that thick bubbling cheese onto the potatoes, is enough to get you salivating and appreciate your lunch even more. Your cheese raclette comes with boiled potatoes with skin on, a spoon full of pickles and a generous helping of black pepper. Let me tell ya, it was delicious....will definitely go back again for sure. read more
9 years ago
The raclette was pretty good but it didn't live up to the hype to be honest. Warning: it is a very SALTY dish. The cheese was a little funny tasting and very salty. The potatoes were tender and the gherkins were yummy! Altogether it's so much salt though. It was a very unique dish though and I'm glad that I tried it. The process of them making it is so fun to watch! read more
I drool all over again just thinking of this huge plate of hot potatoes covered of melted cheese... As a proud member of the french community here in London, i mourn for all the cheeses that i cannot eat while leaving away from my beloved country. And sometimes, when the call is too strong, I must go to places like Borough Market, where french food is present everywhere. Kappacasein offers one of my favorite winter dish, la Raclette for £6. We usually eat hot and pealed potatoes with "charcuterie", ham cooked and sliced in different styles and tones of cheese all together in France. Here it is with the skin, plus something like wild onions and without the ham and it still very satisfying to eat! They also make loaded cheese toasties but I have never tried them. I figured that if i have to fight the crowd of tourist and wait in line forever, i should go for something as huge as a big plate. read more
WOW!! My first time having raclette, and I absolutely loved it. The flavor and smell and hot gooey goodness were amazing!! That burnt crust is mind bogglingly tasty. I don't know what the guy seasons the potatoes and cheese with, but it was incredibly delicious. I only wish I could have this in the States! read more
10 years ago
Grilled cheese please! I feel a bit terrible as I noticed my prior review was three stars based purely on the raclette. I have eaten many a grilled cheese here and love it every time. Oozing with multiple cheeses, onions, and peppers this is a must try in Borough Market! read more
It's funny, I was planning to write about how I would give this six stars If I could, and the first person to review this incredible stall in Borough Market said the exact same thing. That should give you an idea of the sublime nature of this toasted cheese sandwich. Seriously, it is ORGASMIC. Two quotes straight from the mouths of my companions: 1. 'Oh holy f*cking sh*t, this is the best sandwich ever.' 2. 'Wow. This sandwich is better than some sex I've had.' Enough said. read more
***NOTE*** We had trouble locating the restaurant using Yelp. It's actually located in the outdoor area along with other vendors that use tents for covering, on the eastern part of the market. The raclette - a cheese toasty - was incredibly delicious!!! Hey shred so much cheese onto the sourdough bread before they drop it onto the sandwich press. The cheese is incredibly fresh - shaved onsite right from the wheel. And the sourdough is literally perfect! You combine those two items on a sandwich press and you get a beautiful combination of cheesy goodness! The cheese melts all over, while the sourdough develops the perfect crust to compliment the gooeyness of the cheese. As if that wasn't enough, the addition of the onions & leeks provide additional flavor that further enhance the sandwich itself! I'm telling you, it's well worth it! We (my wife and I) went on A Thursday at about 2:30pm and the line was only about 6-7 people. Between the two of us we were able to share 1 sandwich making it a great and delicious value. read more
16 years ago
This is the holy grail of all grilled cheese sandwiches! It is a perfect blend of deliciousness - gooey cheese with a slight bite. The cheese is well balanced with garlic and green onion on sourdough. I don't even like sourdough, but it's the bread that makes this sandwich so crispy. I consider myself a slight grilled cheese aficionado and it is definitely worth the wait in line because it's made to order so it comes to you piping hot. You cannot mess with perfection so believe me when I say, stay in line and be patient. The sandwich itself if large so not only is it outrageously tasty, you can share it with a friend... or maybe not. One of the best £5 spent in London. A brilliant lunch! read more
17 years ago
I would give this six stars if I could... definitely one of those things to put on you "to do before you die" list - and I'm not kidding. I do not think I've tasted anything quite as divine as what's being sold at this ever-popular stall; a toasted cheese sandwich to trump all toasted cheese sandwiches: three slices of French sourdough melding with sharp Montgomery cheddar and a piquant mélange of onions and garlic - generously buttered and hot-pressed to crispy brown perfection. The sandwich looks ethereal wrapped in its white parchment - and the taste is exalting; so rapturous, in fact, I swear, you don't even care about the calories (and I always care about the calories). These purveyors of heaven also sell something called raclette: bubbling Ogleshield scraped onto a mound of boiled potatoes and gherkins. But while the process of making this Swiss dish is more fascinating to watch, and ought to be tried, it's certainly the celestial cheese sandwich that entices everyone back. read more
You can literally smell this food stand from a mile away. The weird thing is.. It smells horrible from a far but the closer you get the more enticing it smells. The cheese sandwich is ridiculously good. The bread is perfectly buttered and toasted and the cheese is melted to perfection. It's salty, crunchy, warm, and just overall so satisfying. The only downside is that it's £5. While I wouldn't normally complain about a £5 sandie, at the end of the day... It's just bread and cheese. read more
7 years ago
Hands down, best grilled cheese sandwich ever,.. personally, i've eaten a good amount of grilled cheese in the US, this right here, i must say, it's hard to get a second place that comes close to this sandwich,.. if you are in the borough market trying out foods, i would suggest not to miss this spot right here... it's simple, but so good,.. read more
7 years ago
During my first visit to London in the last few months, I stumbled across this corner of goodness and died and went to Heaven. I had heard of this magical thing called "raclette" on social media. I didn't know where they sold said magic and just watched videos others posted and drooled. Then I came across this place and realized dreams do come true! This cheesy goodness is beyond anything I can think of. We had it over potatoes, and me and my two friends just ate in silence (pure bliss). It was so good that we went nonverbal. I miss it and think of it often and can't wait to go back for more. It's really pretty simple. Not a whole lot to say other than it's melty cheesy goodness on delicious things like bread and potatoes and you cannot go wrong. If you're in London, run, don't walk! Get you some raclette!!!! read more
Wow! This place has the BEST grilled cheese/ toasted cheese sandwich that you will ever eat in your life. I was lucky enough to try it while I was visiting London in early May because one of the employees told me that was their last week at Borough Market. I came here TWICE in a week. I don't know how they make this wonderful creation. The bread tastes like cheese toast because they actually dredge the outer layer of bread in cheese. The cheese inside the sandwich is nice and gooey and the leeks/onion/garlic mix takes the sandwich over the top. It's excellent and I highly recommend that you try it! read more
8 years ago
I specifically search this place out thinking they would be making some really good grilled cheese options. However, they only offer two options and one of them is not a grilled cheese with tomato. I had the regular grilled cheese. The other option is cheese over potatoes. They boast a mixture of different cheeses in your sandwich. The flavor is just ok. Nothing special about the variety other then they melt well. Take your money and walk through Borrough market and spend it on something else. read more
I think it's a little ridiculous that I've ate in the dining rooms of James Beard award winning chefs, and one of the best things I have ever ate cost 5 quid at the Borough Market. I stood there first, torn between the raclette and the sandwich. Settled on the sandwich because I love toasted cheese sandwiches. It is simple, and quite perfect. The bread is crispy, the cheese melty, and the onions & leeks provided just the right amount of extra flavor. So worth the trip. Had I had nothing else at the market yesterday, it would have been worth it. I only wish there was more beverages sold, as the sandwich was so rich that it would have been nice to have a soda to wash it down with. I found some milk nearby and it was worth it. read more
7 years ago
Quite literally the best grilled cheese I have ever had in my life. What else is there to say?? You only need 1/2, so it's fine to share one. The line moves fairly quickly. Suggest getting a glass of prosecco to enjoy your meal with. Next time will try the raclette!!! read more
Located by the Borough Market, this place has a simple menu centered around cheese! I ordered the "grilled cheese" which came with a blend of three different cheeses, onions, and sourdough bread. The sourdough bread is extra crispy and balanced the gooey texture of the cheese. The cheeses inside the sandwich were amazing and went perfectly with the onions. This spot is great if you love cheese! It is their specialty so anything you order will be delicious. The atmosphere at this place is exciting and lively. I will definitely be coming back soon! read more
This was the best grilled cheese I have ever had! It had leek and onion which truly made it. Also I had a raclette for the first time with gherkins and it was the best. I would highly recommend it to cheese lovers like me. read more
9 years ago
One of the must eats in the market is the raclette. You can't miss it, right in the entrance and next to a flower shop. The melting goodness, I cannot continue this review without getting hungry! Go try it, that is all. read more
If you love a good grilled cheese, this is your newest favorite meal. They pile on cheese in between a thinly sliced sourdough bread, add leeks and onions before smashing it on a grill. I love that they add cheese on the outside to give you these nice crispy bits. £6 is a lot but it's due to the popularity. read more
Absolutely worth the hype. I was led here by the Time Out recommendation and split a toasted cheese with a friend. The mix of cheeses was sharp but creamy, with cheese toasted to the outside of the bread as well to make it even crispier. A filling portion that just needs some tomato soup to go with! read more
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London SE1 9AA
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