Tip: This cafe was in Harrods. It no longer exists…read more I have been going down quite the rabbit hole trying to first figure out the name of the cafe that I had visited in Harrods for a late lunch. I couldn't remember the name. I did a bunch of searches online. It felt like it was a figment of my imagination. It wasn't. Yelp came to the rescue. I dined here in December 2013. The listing is still here. Sadly, the cafe isn't. Montreux Jazz Cafe set up shop on the third floor of Harrods in 2012. It opened in time for the London 2012 Olympics. I was fortunate to visit it a year later. The cafe stayed open for a few years, but it is now permanently gone. This cafe is a nod to the Montreux Jazz Festival in Montreux, Switzerland. There are a handful of Montreux Jazz Cafe locations in Europe, but they are mainly in various parts of Switzerland these days. I came here for some nourishment after a few hours of walking a gigantic department store. I remember being seated at a table for two. I have been looking at my photos of my London trip. The 2013 version of me was cool. I sometimes shock myself. My table had a hook underneath for my purse. I had a purple purse back then. I still do now. The music was chill and relaxed here. I loved the menu that looked like a record came out of its album sleeve. I am so glad that I took photos of it. The style of this menu is exactly what I had pictured it to be in memory. I was definitely having a good shopping experience at Harrods. For lunch, I got a Heineken. I am certain that I went with the next best beer because Stella Artois wasn't available. I got a glass for my beer. The pour was smooth. I enjoyed having a beer. I'm pretty sure that it was the only one I had on this trip! For lunch, I got the club sandwich. I loved that it had a hard-boiled egg in it with mayo, tomatoes, lettuce, and more. The bread was toasted perfectly. I'm drooling. I had a pot of tea and dessert afterwards. 2013 me was awesome! It was cool getting two tart slices. One was a blueberry tart. The other one was a lemon one. They were delicate, but yummy. I wanted a smaller dessert and thankfully got it here. It's bittersweet that this cafe is gone. I can always visit one of them in Switzerland, I suppose. I'm glad that I dropped by. I have fond memories of dining here. (58)

One of the many dining options within Harrods. You can't miss the Aretha Franklin's statue by the…read moreentrance. The menu was creatively designed in an LP record /w the sleeve. Ordered the Bossa Nova salad and the Hit the Road Jack leeky pie. Both were pretty good (but nothing above the norm). While we got our food relatively quickly, I noticed both the table beside us ordered right after us and still haven't got their food by the time we were leaving (~45 minutes time lapse). They were complaining to the serving staff as we were getting up - I wouldn't blame them. Guess the service here is a hit or miss.

I'm always looking for an exciting new local cafe, so when Pauline opened up I went to try it…read morealmost immedietly. I was impressed by its chic decor- with its little white wooden chairs and bunting outside it really looks the part and is nice to sit in there, and in terms of the service, the staff are generally quite welcoming and friendly. The food is decent, but I found out that it isn't fresh, and has instead been brought in from the high-street chain Paul, as apparently they have some kind of deal. I found this a little disappointing from a boutique-cafe like this, but overall it is still a good, fairly cheap little cafe.

This is one of a few maida vale restaurant chain (others are maguro, Gogi) owned by a Korean owner…read more I live around the corner so been there multiple times- overall, there is no really service spirit and it is very over priced for what it is.... Very average coffee, store bought pastries and a few sandwiches and to go deli. I prefer to go to Daniela's for much less.... Although their coffee is not any better, at least it is much less price :-)

When I saw the ad of Toast in Warwick Avenue tube station, I was a bit suspicious. Not many local…read morebusinesses put ads up on the local tube station. When I was doing my laundry some weeks ago at the Formosa launderette (http://www.qype.co.uk/place/723698-Formosa-London ) just next to Toast, I went to Toast when I waited for my laundry. And it is actually a nice cafe that offers good food and okay coffee. You could also get fresh juice and free wifi. All in all, a place to keep in mind when you look for a cafe in the area.

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.

Great drinks and very friendly staff. Comfortable chairs. I love the warm matcha. soya milk…read moreavailable and free

This branch of Nero is so so, its in an ideal location but the staff seem to serve at the pace of a…read moredying snail. I do like a good cuppa and when I could have bought the beans, roasted them and frothed the milk myself becuase of the slowness, it does bother me. The decor is ancient and traditional, but the seats are comfy, though, they could do with a few more. There are better branches around to sit down and linger in, but if you want a quick stop off on the way to work, its perfect!

Another good little cafe. It's a greasy spoon, is Jack's. But not enough formica and neon (and…read moremaybe grease?) to make it a classic. They have some really cheap food here. Specials today were Chilli con Carne and Chicken Curry, both for £4. Obviously they'll do you an all-day breakfast, chips. Hot things on toast. I liked the way they're still serving liver and onions, although, as a vegetarian, I didn't opt for this one. The place was full (always a good sign) and half full of workmen (even better in my opinion). And the food was pretty good, I went for eggs and beans on toast. And I was massively hungover, maybe errm like, that put me off somewhat. Pretty decent but no classic, Jack's...

This is a very clean cafe…read more Their food is well cooked, well presented and is of good quality. There are plenty of tables and they even provide free newspapers. The parking is pay and display after 0830 but there are plenty of bays close by. You should be careful though as the Parking Warden HQ is opposite.

A cosy cafe that is unexceptional its food and drink but is really made by the friendly and local…read morefeel. The decor is quite plasticky, which might put some off. But it is in Eltham. Come here for a bit of lunch and you'll find something you fancy to eat, have some reasonably coffee and feel relaxed and looked after.

Great little cafe just off the high street serves a great breakfast and lovely bubble & squeek…read more Staff are friendly and polite. A wide range of meals on the menu. Very popular with locals

I drop in regularly for my lunch. After the new manager took over in Feb/Mar 2013 the menu expanded…read moreand the coffee was changed to something drinkable (it's actually pretty good). The menu is a bit confusing though so it helps to know what you want. They do some excellent salads. Big portions and they're happy to customize it for you, so add or subtract as needed. It does have the appearance of something homemade vs restaurant made though, so don't be too caught up in how it comes out. They also do a few homemade options like a homemade spaghetti bolognese, roast and goulash, but again -- they're not always available or well advertised.

Walked by soo many times on my way to my usual cafe and luckily finally decided to go in and give…read moreit a go! Really interesting and vintage set up as its included in the auction house but open to public. The manager and his wife are from Iran and such lovely people. They make you feel at home directly and deliver really good coffee! Perfect space to do some work as the free wifi is superb as well as the atmosphere. Come on Tuesday's and you can participate in the live auctioning.