Climpson & Sons

girlswear

My local favourites 16th July 2008

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Climpson & Sons is one of my weekend local favourites. Not a place I recommend if you're in a hurry but the queue is worth the wait. Their coffee is one of the best whether it's a latte, cappuccino, espresso or a mocha, recently added iced version for the summer. Their prices are reasonable at £1.80 for regular, £2 for large, £2.50 for iced. They pride at their £5,000 La Marzocco Linea coffee machine that they used in combination with fairtrade organic coffee beans. They also offer a good range of fresh gourmet organic and free range sandwiches, light lunches, daily soup, breakfast nibbles and baked goods. Staff are very friendly and prices are reasonable starts from a pound to a fiver. Vegetarian and vegans friendly, soy option available, also can have freshly ground coffee to take away for your own leisure.

It might be a bit too busy for a quiet morning read, especially on a Saturday. But it's a good place to meet up with friends and people watch. Sundays are a bit calmer.

mazphd at 16/07/08

ooo a purveyor of soy, and its nice to go to such a buzzing place at the w/e... i'm going to poke my nose in next time i'm passing :-)

girlswear at 29/07/08

Mmmm... my recent addiction from the cafe: Multi-grain cinnamon toast with cream cheese and honey!

girlswear at 20/05/09

Note: Prices has gone up by 20p now. It's now £2 for regular or Eat-in, £2.20 for large, no ice version available at this time.

Also how can I not mentioned that the staff are eye candies? I swear, they only hire good looking guys and girls! ;)

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SiReine

A cafe latte with just the right amount of milk! 17th March 2008

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If you happen to be in the area and fancy a really nice cup of java, I bet you won't be disappointed by what the baristas at Climpson and Sons will serve you...
I say "serve" but because the place is so tiny (and always packed during the w-e) you more than likely will have to grab your cup and "sling your hook"!

For sure you'll then start walking towards Columbia Rd flower market and that's because your nostrils would have been so inspired by the smell of such a great coffee they'll be screaming for more inspiration!