Giuliano - Do try the black spaghetti with prawns.... by smartman

smartman — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:36:55 +0000

Review by smartman

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8563 8223

Tags: cultured, proper food, amazing brew

Here I have tried some very fantastic Italian dishes as well as deserts,always being spoilt for choice.
The ambience is cultured, and if you like cooking then maybe purchase some of the ingredients used in their meals right in store.
As well as the in door accomodation there is seating at the front and rear of the cafe, but no need to stress you sit and their helpful staff would be at your service.Here I have tried some very fantastic Italian dishes as well as deserts,always being spoilt for choice.
The ambience is cultured, and if you like cooking then maybe purchase some of the ingredients used in their meals right in store.
As well as the in door accomodation there is seating at the front and rear of the cafe, but no need to stress you sit and their helpful staff would be at your service.

Orange Pekoe - Breakfast in Barnes by sue

sue — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 18:22:01 +0000

Review by sue

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 8876 6070

Website: http://www.orangepekoeteas.com/

Tags: cosy, quick bite, friendly

Independent cafes are disappearing, so when you find a good one you should share it. Therefore, I give you Orange Pekoe. This cute cafÃ© is located in Barnes, and not only serves up decent coffee and yummy looking cakes, but breakfast and lunch too.

We headed there for breakfast one Sunday, specifically choosing it as they open at 9am on the weekends. The tables out the front looked inviting, but as rain was threatening, we ventured in.

Orange Pekoe have one of those tempting front counters filled with good looking cakes and savoury treats. Staff greeted us and explained that we should order at the counter, from the blackboard menu, and then take a seat. Order placed, be chose a table in the narrow seating area and I snapped arty photos of the quaint table settings and tea-cup-art on the walls.

To eat we had the 'Pekoe Benedict'; the Granola; and a toasted Croissant with jam. The Pekoe Benedict was like Eggs Benedict but there was no hollandaise sauce, and it was served like a sandwich. It was ok, but I wouldn't order it again. The winning dish was the granola which was good and nutty.

Coffee was served in big mugs, which I don't usually like as it often mucks up the coffee/milk ratio, but Orange Pekoe got away with it. However, this cafÃ© specialises in tea (they have over 100 different blends apparently), so next time I will order a pot, and one of those tasty looking cakes.Independent cafes are disappearing, so when you find a good one you should share it. Therefore, I give you Orange Pekoe. This cute cafÃ© is located in Barnes, and not only serves up decent coffee and yummy looking cakes, but breakfast and lunch too.

We headed there for breakfast one Sunday, specifically choosing it as they open at 9am on the weekends. The tables out the front looked inviting, but as rain was threatening, we ventured in.

Orange Pekoe have one of those tempting front counters filled with good looking cakes and savoury treats. Staff greeted us and explained that we should order at the counter, from the blackboard menu, and then take a seat. Order placed, be chose a table in the narrow seating area and I snapped arty photos of the quaint table settings and tea-cup-art on the walls.

To eat we had the 'Pekoe Benedict'; the Granola; and a toasted Croissant with jam. The Pekoe Benedict was like Eggs Benedict but there was no hollandaise sauce, and it was served like a sandwich. It was ok, but I wouldn't order it again. The winning dish was the granola which was good and nutty.

Coffee was served in big mugs, which I don't usually like as it often mucks up the coffee/milk ratio, but Orange Pekoe got away with it. However, this cafÃ© specialises in tea (they have over 100 different blends apparently), so next time I will order a pot, and one of those tasty looking cakes.

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