The food is good. They have a nice cosy downstairs that is very spacious. Good for working or…read morestudying in.

A usual stop for having locally roasted coffee and a slice of cake. I usually order an oat latte…read morewhich they do beautifully. They generally have a few vegan options for dessert which is great. They have ample seating, with enough plugs and WiFi if you're looking for a change of setting to do a bit of work. It's not that loud either, so it's perfect for a bit of reading as well.

Café Grove is a real treat. It's great, home-cooked, Polish food. Portions are big, and the style…read moreis authentic. Breaded, spiced minced chicken. Perogis. Blini with goulash. Borscht. Cheese fondue. More types of pork than you could want. All with tasty potatoes, sauerkraut and dill. They serve breakfast, too, if you want a cheap fry-up. There are several Polish beers, all manner of spirits, a few wines, and even a cocktail menu on offer. They've got several brands of vodka. It's a small but cozy place. About five tables for two and two tales for four. There's a photo exhibit currently on the walls. Service is very friendly, and they're happy to explain what the Polish dishes are. The food is very cheap for what you get: most main dishes are £8 or less, and you probably won't be able to finish them. Seriously, this is not light eating in any sense of the word. If you need your eastern European meat-and-potatoes fix, you will not get it any better and cheaper than here at Café Grove.

It pains me to write something negative, but boy oh boy, were we disappointed!…read more The fella and I turned up early evening with high hopes and a rumble in the belly eager to share in the delights of this hidden gem of Ealing. Perhaps if my grasp of the Polish language extended further than tak or kielbasa (as taught to me by my Polish friends) could I have salvaged the evening, as it seemed our waitress unfortunately had a comparable grasp of the English language. Ordering our meal was tricky to say the least, but with patience, good humour and the benefit of a descriptive menu, we got there in the end. Then came the wait for food not unexpectedly though, as some rather complimentary online reviews warned that this would be the case, and we ordered a couple of cocktails to while away the time. My Long Island Ice Tea was free poured into a tumbler with only a hint of cola to soften the blow. Now, back in my student years, this would have been a plus point nowadays I prefer my cocktails a little easier on the liver. Then our meal arrived. Eager to sample some proper Polish fare, my fella and I decided to share. The mixed Pierogis with salad and sauerkraut were nice, but certainly not of the proportions alluded to in the reviewsand then the saddest momentOur cheese fondue for two was positively Cheese of GLUE. Heaven knows what went into it all I could taste was a horribly acrid alcohol flavour (some form of vodka?) in a blobby mess clinging resolutely to the sides of a cold bowlFondue's generally work better when kept warm over a flame ours died a slow death some time before making it to the tableand never quite made it into our bellies. The upshot was that we paid for a meal that left us feeling hungry and cheated. The service was uninspired and the atmosphere lacklustre. No amount of artwork on the walls could salvage the experience. Go here if you speak the lingo and miss mom's home-cooking. It's cheap, but then so is my local Polski Sklep.

Rum Raisin and Salted Caramel milkshakes, Creamy Affogatos, Hazelnut Milk lattes, and deliciously…read morehealthy breakfast and brunch items throughout the day. If that's not enough to get you here, the delightful service and comfortable atmosphere certainly should; especially if you live nearby. The location of this coffeeshop also lends it a more local feel as opposed to the overhyped pretentiousness of the trendier chains like Caffe Nero and Costa. It invites you to come in and stay a while. However if you're in a rush, they also have takeaway, and a few sweets and packaged drinks for the road.

I'm a hard marker. The coffee and vittals here are very good indeed- I recommend the apple strudel-…read moreand the staff are excellent, friendly, and efficient. This is why it's rammed on a Saturday. What I didn't like on my visit was the rather gusty smell that hung over the place, and the sense that some of the patrons ( mostly trendyish middle class families, likely from this slightly down-at-heel neighbourhood) were sat inspecting other patrons a bit too closely. Not the fault of the establishment, but tbh it's all part of the experience.

How do you give multiple reviews on Starbucks I think I'm going to stop checking in Starbucks every…read moretime I go in there because I try to avoid Starbucks and I'm a very big fan of Dean and Deluca coffee in New York City but I'm not that much of a coffee drinker but sometimes when you're travelling you just need a cup It was typical friendly service and they had a typical menu there's nothing crazy about it nothing dramatic happened nothing terrible The service was fine my coffee drink was fine I was in and out of there pretty quickly I didn't sit around but there were those little vagabond sitting around on their computers you have to wonder if these people are actually working or if they just like utilising space and free Wi-Fi I don't get it

I really wish I liked this Starbucks store, but I'm not a fan. I think it's a combination of the…read morelayout, and the size that gets me. For such a buzzing street, with a huge footfall of retail, customers outside, it really is too small. I would have thought Starbucks would have chosen a much larger outlet, to satisfy the demand. Inside the store the queue starts at the far end, which is the narrowest point in the store. You then find yourself fighting against incoming customers to make your way to the collection point at the front. A store with so many people and too little space is not condusive to enjoying a relaxing coffee (if you can find a seat). I've always had a coffee to go when I've been here. Shame, as I have to find alternatives in the area, if I want a leisurely brew.

This place is adorable! Very quaint and cozy on a cold morning. They have all assortments of…read morepastries, quiches, cakes and other munchies as well as coffees and teas. On my visit to London we stopped in here several times. The service is great and friendly and the food is homemade (not all on-site, though). I wish I could've tried everything! The prices are very reasonable as well. This is definitely a cute stop if you're in the Elgin Avenue area

Deliciously strong but smooth coffee. I had a latte that was beautifully presented and kept me…read moregoing for about 8 hours. My husband had a cappuccino with an extra shot of espresso on about 4 hours of sleep. It helped wake him up so that we could have a productive day. The food was also great. It is Halal so no pork sausage or bacon. Slight bummer because turkey bacon is just NOT the same. I had the The Little Fry Up, which is basically and English Breakfast. My husband had a waffle and scrambled eggs. We both thoroughly enjoyed our breakfasts and have already talked about going back!

Absolutely fabulous food - lunch and or dinner! Today as the sky suddenly darkened, to avoid being…read moredrenched by a hard rain, I chose to have a solo lunch @ my husband and mine favourite local Greek Restaurant. Ever so kindly, they lent me an umbrella to walk home. Five Stars!

This place is more of a 3.5 because of the service. Nice location and centrally located in Dulwich…read more We arrived on a late Saturday afternoon. There were only a handful of patrons. We asked the person greeting us, "can we sit anywhere?" And she said, "no." It kinda took us back... then another greeter seated us. You would think we came at a busy time... that was not the case. It took just as long for water refills and getting your bill. The servers didn't exactly go out of their way to assist us with our order. The atmosphere was lively, the place was clean, and the menu had plenty of options. We found the food tasty and very satisfying. Needless to say, the food outshined the service so we were pleased with our meal choices and dining experience here. Maybe it was just their "off" day. We were a party of 3. So we opted for TONIA'S FILOXENIA £37.00 for two. We just ordered an additional flat bread and a small plate of kalamari. It perfectly completed our meal. The houmous was delicious! The green pea fava was amazing! It was so easy to fill up on flat bread! The meat pie tasted so light. Everything tasted so fresh! We came hungry and left satisfied. We had no room left for dessert. We would definitely give this place another try.

This is one of the best restaurants, in terms of food and value, I've ever visited…read more The food is real Chinese, and tastes beautiful and healthy. Try the duck and noodle soup. The decor's a little bit naff, but the place is usually more than half empty for some reason I cannot fathom, so you should get a seat and prompt service. I haven't been there for over a year because I've moved out of the area, but back then I'd get a glass of wine and a filling main course for £7. Better that!

I ordered some food from there and it was lovely I would recommend it to anyone it was the best…read morething yet

I thought I'd stumbled across a charming coffee shop to hide from the rain and grab a coffee with…read moremy baby in a pram. However, I was told that I could not bring my buggy in. The shop was completely empty except for one solo customer. I then looked around and saw a sign saying 'no buggies' amongst some other hostile signage about no laptops. The poor barista was apologetic and clearly embarrassed to enforce this rule from management even in the empty ghost town of a cafe and it was pouring with rain. The big question is why situate yourself in a family area near a big park and school if you don't want children and families inside? This coffee shop must have made some big business from that one customer to be cutting out an entire sector of the market. If it's a space issue, just ask customers to fold buggies or park them outside.

Quaint little coffee shop with a perfect flat white, a touch of classical music and a nostalgic…read moreatmosphere... Basically everything you would want for a local coffee shop ;)