WOW, this place is delicious!…read more Our family stopped in London for the last part of our cruise. After touring St. Paul's Cathedral, we were pretty hungry. We found The Fat Bear via Yelp!, and decided to give it a try. There were so many things on the menu that looked really good, but I had been craving chicken and waffles. The waffles were crisp on the outside, and fluffy on the inside -- the chicken, cooked perfectly, too. The syrup they serve it with is incredible. I definitely recommend checking this place out if you are in London! Carson C. Visalia, California

I felt a bit like a genius because I was choosing a place for several friends to meet up and we all…read morewanted different things. I wanted something with at least one good veggie option, they wanted something with meat, and it had to be somewhere in-between Camden and Canary Wharf, not too pricey, and ideally close to the city because otherwise our Italian friend probably wouldn't make it. And lo and behold.... THE FAT BEAR!!! It was all we wanted and more! This place is sort of tucked away and up some stairs above a pub. It's really just a room and a half, which makes it super cozy and they have a pretty awesome looking bar. It's got warm lighting which makes the atmosphere really nice. Their cocktails were delightful and the service was excellent. I will make a very strange observation that someone working there had a very drunk friend who just sort of made herself at home. Then more joined and it turned into me watching this table of really really drunk people trying to order food. Two of them ended up just falling asleep. It was super strange. Anyway, me being distracted aside, I really loved the cocktail I ordered- Sloe Boat To China, and everyone else seemed happy with theirs. I was dying to try the pimiento cheese starter and the fried pickles. The cheese was particularly sharp and delicious. The pickles were good, but quite skinny (I mean come on, you're in an American restaurant I was expecting some serious pickles). The vegan gumbo was super spicy and delicious. I was impressed and enjoyed it. My husband dropped the ball and ordered the regular jambalaya (with sausage) rather than the seafood one which broke my heart a little bit, because I really wanted to try it. You know, I guess that means we'll just have to come back. Oh also another bonus, this place has brisket which is really hard to find. I can't say how it tastes but my friend said he defo approves (am I becoming more British with these words, or just more annoying?) Anyway, to finish it off I had the oreo cheesecake which the bomb. I love oreos. And it tasted like oreo. So all was right with the world. A wonderful place to come if you have people who want to try American food, or if you have out of town Americans who are too scared to try other food, or if you have hungry friends that want to try cajun food, or if you just want to try some really yummy food.

We had a spectacular time here! I would have loved to try every single drink on their very…read moreextensive menu! I have been to two different locations, but they were both gorgeous spots, like the look and vibe is top notch. The drinks? Kitschy and weird as hell. Do they taste good though? Live up to the price and the hype? YES. 1000% The drinks are fun and funny and most have some sort of little quirk...color changing, in a weird vessel, tasty sweet garnishes, etc. But they also all taste amazing. Some are a show to watch them being made, some are diy mixed at the table by you. I was brought here the first time by a family friend who lives in London, and when I returned a year and a half later, with our hotel around the corner from an Alchemist, I made ALL my friends on the trip go here on our first night. And we all returned at least once more during our week in the city. Service was good and patient with our large group, food was decent...I simply have had an amazing time every time I have gone to the Alchemist and if there was one in my hometown I would be out of house and home giving them all my money. Highly HIGHLY recommend.

The Alchemist was literally at the bottom of our Airbnb, making it incredibly convenient--and I'm…read moreso glad we stopped in. The location is fantastic, the customer service was excellent, and the atmosphere made for a really enjoyable breakfast. I started with a cappuccino and added salted caramel, but honestly, the cappuccino was so good it didn't even need it. It was smooth, rich, and perfectly made on its own. For breakfast, I ordered the Eggs Benedict. They offer two versions: one with pulled beef and one Florentine. As someone from the US who's a bit of an Eggs Benedict snob, I've tried countless versions over the years, and pulled beef just wasn't something I could picture working with it. I went with the Florentine and customized it by adding bacon, avocado, and a side of sausage. One thing I've learned while visiting the UK is that the sausages are much larger than what I'm used to back home! I honestly could have skipped it because it was so filling. The Benedict itself was unique--the base was almost like a buttery croissant instead of a traditional English muffin, and it came with pickled red onions, which was an interesting touch. The poached eggs were cooked perfectly, and I especially enjoyed it with the added bacon. The food was fresh, high quality, and beautifully prepared. There was plenty of seating both inside and outside, but I chose to sit outside and enjoy some people watching, which made for a relaxing start to the day. Overall, a great breakfast spot with delicious food, excellent service, and a wonderful atmosphere. I'd definitely come back.

Great location near Fortnum and Mason. The decor is art deco and what you would want to see in a…read moresteakhouse. Our server was friendly and attentive. Everything was fantastic including the steak. I will say that the truffle Mac and cheese was my favorite I have had. For the caliber of steakhouse, the cost was very reasonable. Will absolutely be back!

We had the best service from Thomas the Head Waiter. Amazing and thoughtful. And our steak, drinks,…read moreand appetizers were excellent. Yes I highly recommend this restaurant!

I was excited to stumble upon this place while walking around London. True, it looks like a pretty…read moretypical chain restaurant but Germany's most popular fast food does not really exist in its most splendid form outside of their country, and certainly not in the USA, so I was willing to try it - I was pleasantly surprised! The ordering system here is slicker than I would expect for such a small chain so I suspect this is some kind of VC-backed operation that is rapidly expanding. It has a touch-screen system ala McDonalds and getting your delicious Doner is painless. The taste was, from my memory, fairly similar to the kebabs and wraps I've had in Klon and Berlin but I'll have to return to confirm. I Tried a chicken and beef classic Doner kebab sandwich and it had a variety of delicious aspects: the beef and chicken were perfect kebab sliced juicy cuts of very thin meat, the vegetables were very fresh, the bread was light and tasty, and the sauces make the whole thing; love both the garlic and yoghourt! Better than expected!

Mid! Saw workers coughing over my order eeewww. I will not be coming back.read more

This restaurant is a remix of a night lounge meets an afternoon café. The vibe is very chill. I…read moreseated myself at the bar and ordered the Old Fashioned cocktail. The drink was ok.. there were orange slices to add to the drink flavour. My favourite cocktail of the night was the mint julep... it goes down very smooth. I ordered the John Salt burger and waited no longer than 20 minutes for my dish. The server was very courteous. My burger was delicious and the fries were plenty too!

One of the spots we hit up on our crawl through Upper Street…read more It was quiet as you'd expect for a weeknight but there were people around even though it was late. I liked the overall open layout of the place and it seemed very welcoming. The servers made a bunch of great cocktails and we essentially closed the place down. I'd like to see this place on a weekend to take in the scene.

Eggs Florentine - perfectly done and hot Coffee Americano -…read morehot and strong French toast w/bananas and walnuts- needed more soaking before frying resulting in very dry thick sliced bread. We've been there twice: once on a Saturday morning with a half hour wait (we were told that and they nailed it) and a second time during the week when the server couldn't have been nicer. Food both times were hot and fresh. This place is TINY and if you give it a chance, I think you'll really enjoy it.

Excellent eggs Benedict!! My coworker said the biscuit was hard, though. Superb salmon, spinach…read moreand scrambled eggs. They put a lot if spinach on there. Scrumptious world famous pancakes with cream and berries. Just be sure to ask for extra maple syrup if you are like us because we all thought the tiny serving they gave us wasn't quite enough. My friend ordered a breakfast stack, which came stacked, and she was disappointed, (so just know when they say stack they mean the food is literally stacked). The coffee is fantastic, but they only have size small to go cups. If I could offer a word of improvement to the establishment, I would say, get some large cups, and add a large to go coffee charge to the menu.

Solid 4/5 stars! Great service, very kind and friendly people. They were a little unsure of how to…read moredescribe the oysters in terms of briny or sweet, and I heard different servers saying different things. My mint julep was extremely strong and I wish it had a metal straw instead of a paper straw because it was smashed from ice and I could barely get liquid through it. Softshell po' boy was really lovely, as well as the bacon beignet sandwich. Shrimp boil was alright. Really cute decoration inside and a lovely place to have dinner. Sundae was also excellent!

We've been meaning to try Plaquemine Lock since we moved to London, but always saw a line outside…read more We finally got reservations on weekend morning and came for lunch. We ordered three of the snacks - the cornbread, picked okra and beans which came with an amazing quail egg, fried green tomatoes and duck confit, and the seafood boil. All were great and took us back to when we visited NOLA - solid Cajun/Creole food here. They have live music and a piano available for playing (only if you can actually play). When we left, we noticed a lot of people come here to get drinks and sit outside. Would recommend coming here to catch up with friends over cocktails and some small bites.

As an American my expectations for wings were high. This place was epically good. I will dream of…read morethese wings every night. Amazing food and even better staff.

Second visit here and it's just as good and still quick. You receive your food very quickly after…read moreRosing and it's very tasty. Wings are perfectly cooked and tasty. Get regular sides or get them loaded, your choice. Staff is very friendly and drinks are just as good as food. It's a nice affordable meal conveniently located near my work and hotel of choice.

This was a 5 star stop in my trip to London. Very…read morereminiscent of a modern breakfast eatery in the US. Was very happy they featured chicken and turkey items, as well as some great griddle options. I was very pleased with the overall experience. They also have some delicious drink options. I will definitely be returning and I'd refer any of my friends and followers to this place.

Again, mixed feelings about the breakfast club. Didn't realize it was a chain until I went on Yelp…read more Upon entering, my boyfriend and I were greeted and seated immediately. But afterwards, things went down hill. I saw online that behind the Smeg fridge was probably a speakeasy, but when I asked they immediately turned me away with an explanation. Service was prompt but no one checked on our table, or even asked if we had any food allergies. But others around us were serviced and asked these questions. We ended up finishing our food and had to ask for the check as well. I ordered the greasy spoon. I wasn't crazy about the sausage but everything else tasted good and my boyfriend ordered huevos rancheros. It's a very casual type of restaurant. Nice stop for breakfast overall.

Phenomenal food! I'm from the states and love classic southern food- and this place really…read moredelivered! The staff were super friendly and the food and cocktails were great!! Will definitely be coming back again and again when I need my fix of home cooking!

We were very excited to see a London branch of Sweet Chick, and went in with the best of…read moreintentions. It's a mixed experience, and different to the US, but the bottom line is the food is still to die for. Sweet Chick don't do reservations. Which is fine - the US locations are tiny, you wait which creates a buzzy atmosphere for others, etc. The London version copies this. But when we visited for an early dinner Saturday, the venue was half empty. Hoping to eat quickly, we were told to sit at the bar, for "at most a half hour". We did this. During this time, achingly hipster bartenders slowly made cocktails from cheat sheets. The place is new, I get it, but the staff at the front end are there to bring you in. The hostess continually seated larger parties ahead of us, and at times just hung out while tables were available. This is super annoying - it's clearly part of the process, and designed to get you to spend. There was no flexibility to it, and the experience wasn't welcoming so much as just awkward. BUT - once we were seated, it became a totally different experience. Lovely, attentive service for a start. Help with choosing menu items if you want it, fast delivery that doesn't rush you, and the food...Goddamn the food. Carbs on carbs on carbs. Gooey mac and cheese with a hint of spice and crunchy crumb coating...delicious melt in the mouth biscuits (savoury scones to us) with a salt and herb crust and about a tub of butter in each... and all that before the main course. Chicken and waffles is the staple, and more than filling. Two chicken pieces, deep fried but not greasy, with a waffle. It isn't fancy, and doesn't need to be. It's just delicious and well made. Prices are reasonable - mains are in the £13-£24 range. Cocktails are nicely varied, made with cheap liquor which is a shame, but still pretty tasty. And maybe if they can iron out the intro experience to make it feel less like every other London restaurant and more like the NY joint, it would be a five star experience. Until then, put up with weird intro, it's worth it for the food. Just leave your belt at home.