Tom's Delicatessen

Lacrimosa

Expensive yummy mummy hangout 2nd September 2008

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I used to regularly work around the corner from Tom's, and more lately had lunch with friends there on a Wednesday in April 2008. It has a bunch of takeaway items at the front, such as filled rolls, pastries, coffee, and posh Tyrrells crisps. As might be expected in Notting Hill, these are all well above average in price and, personally, I was never wowed with the sandwich selection, as they always seemed a little dry - not 'dry' as in 'stale', just not a very moist choice of fillings, and an over-realiance on that most evil of dry salad leaves... rocket. Uuuuurgh, rocket! I much preferred to fetch my lunch from Fresh & Wild nearby, which now seems to have disappeared unfortunately.

In April we ate in at one of the tiny tables at the back (see photo), surrounded by yummy mummies and displays of vintage packaging promoting the Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising around the corner in Colville Mews. I ordered quiche with salad and a freshly squeezed orange juice. As someone with hollow legs, you can imagine my disappointment when a tiny slice of warm quiche with a wisp of salad garnish was placed in front of me - tasty but simply not good enough for circa. £8, even in Notting Hill. Granted, I had been informed that it was the last slice, which may have accounted for its extreme smallness, but if that was the case they could have at least padded it out with more salad, surely?

I went away still hungry, although my friends declared themselves happy with their choices - one of which was a three egg omelette, as I recall, and I think the others had moussaka.

Hugo

Tom Conrans hip cafe/ delicatessen 4th June 2007

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A good spot for a proper Notting Hill cool breakfast.

You will probably have to queue (unless you are going at Trustafarian O'Clock) but it is fun, quite hip with good Grotting Hill people watching potential.

I think this used to be cooler than it is now but still a great spot to get some breakfast or lunch in a very pleasant environment. The inside of the cafe is quite cramped with little tables but they have a little balcony and garden out the back with a few tables - this is probably the most fun spot to be but can be hard to get a vacancy.

Tom Conran does things very well indeed with a great personal touch and a fun vibe. He is the Mr Westbourne Grove of Nosh. Also did, The Cow (great fish pub) and Lucky 7 (a diner).