Cafe Renoir

stantoncarlisle

Ooh La La 24th November 2008

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Good place for a cup of Coffee and a chat. There are quiet, woody nooks in the back where you can escape the hubub of the main drag. The food on the main menu is a bit pricey - snacks and soups less so. For me, this a cake and coffee joint only. The pavement front is often full of smokers and puffers - giving the place a Continental air of liveliness. There's usually somewhere quieter inside.

sokratis

20th July 2008

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One of Kentish Town's independent eateries the Renoir does a selection of light meals along with serving pretty good coffee. There is some external seating as well for the smokers amongst you. A bit different to the other cafes as they serve a variety of continental dishes, such as crepes for example. They do of course your typical English breakfast as well.

Buraco

Not bad for brunch in KT 24th October 2007

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Went here in search of a Cali-style brunch on Saturday. Always knew I would be disappointed (US brunch standards are off the scale) but I did find somewhere local that did crepes and a decent pot of tea. Slightly over-priced I'd say (£8-9 all in) and the spinach, mushroom and cheese crepe was not exactly inspirational, but I'd probably go back. Good alternative to the greasy spoon.

idoru

A sweet lunch by the station 4th December 2006

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Just by the Kentish Town station this cute French inspired café was a pleasant surprise. There is a front self-service area where a selection of sandwiches and salads are available and up a couple of stairs in the back a menu and table service is offered. I had the mozzarella and sun dried tomato toasted ciabatta, which was simple and tasty served in a basket. And Sokratis had a toasted BLT sandwich with a side of french fries, the portions were bigger than we expected.

It was busy and the service was quick, though I was a little disappointed with my macchiato finding it over extracted and a bit burnt. Next time I'll order a coffee off the board.

The outside seating will be lovely in the summer though there is plenty of room amongst the almost tacky but not offensive décor. I found it to be cute and charming running with theme of the French painter, and the food was an affordable delight.