Raison D'etre

  1. Oh dear. Avoid at all costs.
  2. Below expectations.
  3. OK. Met expectations.
  4. I really enjoyed this.
  5. Amazing. Would unreservedly recommend.
  6. rating

18 Bute Street, London, SW7 3EX

Raison D'etre serve a variety of lunch time snacks and meals including freshly baked bread on the premises. A seating area for approximately 30 people is also provided. Raison D'etre has been widely acclaimed several times by the Evening Standard and voted one of the best cafes in Europe by Roy Ackerman.
Nearest Transport
Gloucester Road (Underground)

Reviews for Raison D'etre

While the sandwiches are decent and the coffee is good, the cafe (on the two visits I made) was jammed with screaming teens. The location is also a bit shabby for South Kensington. For the price, it's just not that special. I won't go back.

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