Candid Cafe

Mamainak

Love it 1st March 2009

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Candid café is not that hard to find, but it is pretty secluded. On the first look you wouldn't think it's a cafe but just residential building.
The inside of the cafe is nicely decorated, cosy and relaxed. View isn't the best but I'm sure the courtyard is great place to sit in during summer time.
There are lots of info and art/event phamflets offered, so you can find interesting things to see and visit.

Coffee was good, price reasonable...

The only complaint I'd have is wobbly table and a bit grumpy waitress, but hopefully she just had a bad day.

abcjess

that's amore... 2nd September 2008

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truly a hidden gem! there's a beautiful, secluded courtyard from which to sip your coffee (but i warn you there's a long climb down the stairs, so be careful if balance and hot beverages sounds dangerous!)

It has a really humble feel and the velvet chairs, old wood and dripping candles that stand in old wine bottles gives it that intimate-"when the moon hits your eye"-feel.

Think Lady and the Tramp. Think spaghetti bolognese. Think sharing it.

They play very soft, almost subtle music and, saying this, I've only realised there's music playing a few times.

Most days open until 10pm its a must-see.
If only they sold spag bol to share...

dshrewd1

13th July 2007

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not a bad place

nikosk

13th July 2007

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Excellent place for a chilled coffee or a quick bite. Great decor, relaxed vibe and nice and friendly staff.

As it's hidden away from the high street, it generally eludes the crowds that often frequent upper street, which is a plus in my book.

One minor criticism is that you can't get an alcoholic drink unless you eat.

idoru

Angles Boho Gem 12th July 2007

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“Shabby Chic”.. I don't really like that catch phrase and I think it's passé anyway…. I do still like “Boho” though.. it describes a timeless state of being, I think, not just a fashionable look.. it's floaty and feminine, comfortable… Candid Arts Café is definitely boho.. and when shabby chic was cool, it might have been a little of that too with its candelabras and elaborate couches.

Set above the arts trust in Angel it serves fresh and simple fare for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. This is the café I meet friends at for lunch, it's close to the tube and is hidden enough to not be too busy. I'd say it's my favourite café in Angel, sitting next to the Charles Lamb as my favourite pub. It's hippy cool serving fair trade coffee a wide selection of tea and the staff a friendly earthy and care about what you need/want.

The casual artistic crowd, in skinny jeans pirate shirts and wild hair share the large banqueting table in the middle or cluster in 2's and 3's on the tables along the walls. Which looks down though large opens windows on the private courtyard. On most tables there are candles stands with melting candles caught in stasis (I love places with drippy melted wax) and the tone of the place is a velvety red, added to by the Pre-Raphaeliteesque portrait of a nude woman on the back wall..

This is one of those places you spent lots of time in at university, whole afternoons discussing important matters and sipping on eco friendly teas, I feel so relaxed here, it's so different from the hustle of Angel and the wall on the way in is covered with postits about classes, rooms, and side jobs, a real community exists around this place. And once you've finished your tea you can meander down and check the latest exhibition or attend the life drawing class on Mondays..