Latest reviews for Cafes & Coffee Shops in Primrose Hill, London, United Kingdom

Primrose Bakery - by tomaplaw

tomaplaw — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:50:29 +0000

Review by tomaplaw

Rating: 5.00

Yummy Victoria Sponge goes down well with their tea. My girlfriend always has the Carrot cake cupcake which is really good too!Yummy Victoria Sponge goes down well with their tea. My girlfriend always has the Carrot cake cupcake which is really good too!

Chamomile - Chamomile - nice coffee, shame about the staff by monkeypuzzle

monkeypuzzle — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:40:04 +0000

Review by monkeypuzzle

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7586 4580

Tags: crowded, good brew, proper food

This cafe has a nice location and a really pretty good menu with lots of healthy breakfasts, and options for lunch. The coffee isn't bad either. It is also tucked away on a sweet road near Belsize park. It's just a shame that the staff are so objectionable and actively make the experience of dining there unpleasant. Their level of agression towards the customers is so strange that I wondered if I was actually in some TV stunt or psychological experiment to measure the effect of bullying on diners. I watched as a mother was actually frog-marched out of the cafe by a really rude waitress and was forced to dress the screaming infant on the road outside where it was raining . I couldn't believe what I was seeing! Aren't families allowed in cafes? The baby hadn't even finished it's breakfast.

I'm not going back in a hurry.This cafe has a nice location and a really pretty good menu with lots of healthy breakfasts, and options for lunch. The coffee isn't bad either. It is also tucked away on a sweet road near Belsize park. It's just a shame that the staff are so objectionable and actively make the experience of dining there unpleasant. Their level of agression towards the customers is so strange that I wondered if I was actually in some TV stunt or psychological experiment to measure the effect of bullying on diners. I watched as a mother was actually frog-marched out of the cafe by a really rude waitress and was forced to dress the screaming infant on the road outside where it was raining . I couldn't believe what I was seeing! Aren't families allowed in cafes? The baby hadn't even finished it's breakfast.

I'm not going back in a hurry.

Cafe 43 - the best caffe in Camden!!!! by happidays

happidays — Mon, 18 May 2009 21:04:47 +0000

Review by happidays

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7485 7266

Tags: cosy, lively, crowded

I would walk a mile in the wrong direction for a bacon sarnie at caffe 43. the caffe is always buzzie, the owners and the staff are the best, the food is 1st class... Love it!!!I would walk a mile in the wrong direction for a bacon sarnie at caffe 43. the caffe is always buzzie, the owners and the staff are the best, the food is 1st class... Love it!!!

Parma Cafe - WOOOW by DKILINC

DKILINC — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 15:14:21 +0000

Review by DKILINC

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7485 9906

Tags: takeaway, traditional english

ERXCELLENT SERVICE
GOOD COMMUNICATION
AND VERY WELL MANNERED WORKERSERXCELLENT SERVICE
GOOD COMMUNICATION
AND VERY WELL MANNERED WORKERS

Greens & Beans - Delicious home cooked food for vegetarians by Katharine

Katharine — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 17:25:26 +0000

Review by Katharine

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7380 0857

Tags: cosy, amazing brew, proper food

The cooking at Greens and Beans has been reviews in Time Out as 'first class'. I would certainly agree with that! Popular with yoga class students, Greens and Beans cafe offers a variety of healthy breakfasts, very reasonable take-away lunches and a la carte dishes. I enjoyed a pizza salsicia - a delicious veggie pizza with artichoke hearts and sausages, with 'now that's what I call a salad' with baby greens, sprouts and avocado. My friend had veggie bangers and mash which she was very impressed by. The friendly atmosphere and excellent service would make me recommend Greens and Beans cafe very sincerely.The cooking at Greens and Beans has been reviews in Time Out as 'first class'. I would certainly agree with that! Popular with yoga class students, Greens and Beans cafe offers a variety of healthy breakfasts, very reasonable take-away lunches and a la carte dishes. I enjoyed a pizza salsicia - a delicious veggie pizza with artichoke hearts and sausages, with 'now that's what I call a salad' with baby greens, sprouts and avocado. My friend had veggie bangers and mash which she was very impressed by. The friendly atmosphere and excellent service would make me recommend Greens and Beans cafe very sincerely.

Primrose Patisserie - by curlynewf

curlynewf — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 15:34:59 +0000

Review by curlynewf

Rating: 3.00A good selection of huge, delicious crÃªpes you can enjoy either inside (amidst the children's toys and gifts for sale), or outside. Outside is best - squeeze yourself betwixt the 'ladies who lunch' and the dogs who are better groomed than you are and you'll be treated to some of the best people-watching and eavesdropping this town has to offer. There are a range of other items on the menu like sandwiches and salads, but go for the crÃªpes. The Chile crÃªpes is best (with Tobasco on the side) and their coffees are great too - Americanos done properly! The owners and wait staff are very friendly despite the - dare I say it - 'snooty' location? But it's all part of the fun... as long as you don't mind a lot of rah-rah'ing and air kissing about you while you chow down.A good selection of huge, delicious crÃªpes you can enjoy either inside (amidst the children's toys and gifts for sale), or outside. Outside is best - squeeze yourself betwixt the 'ladies who lunch' and the dogs who are better groomed than you are and you'll be treated to some of the best people-watching and eavesdropping this town has to offer. There are a range of other items on the menu like sandwiches and salads, but go for the crÃªpes. The Chile crÃªpes is best (with Tobasco on the side) and their coffees are great too - Americanos done properly! The owners and wait staff are very friendly despite the - dare I say it - 'snooty' location? But it's all part of the fun... as long as you don't mind a lot of rah-rah'ing and air kissing about you while you chow down.

Wellcome Collection Cafe - Disappointing. by spacekadet

spacekadet — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 12:18:33 +0000

Review by spacekadet

Rating: 1.00

Tags: quick bite, quiet & relaxed, average brew

Sad to report that this place has gone downhill since it first opened. Staff are clueless. Food is average, overpriced, and meager. Last Saturday, salads looked like they'd been sitting out for while. Not tempting at all. The hummus wrap was fine. But at 5.50, it should have been way more special. My friend's pie said it came with salad; he got maybe 5 leaves. Oh yeah, and it was only 12:30 and they were out of most host savories. Apparently the coffee is OK and the space itself is nice and open. It's a shame the food is such a waste of money.

Sad to report that this place has gone downhill since it first opened. Staff are clueless. Food is average, overpriced, and meager. Last Saturday, salads looked like they'd been sitting out for while. Not tempting at all. The hummus wrap was fine. But at 5.50, it should have been way more special. My friend's pie said it came with salad; he got maybe 5 leaves. Oh yeah, and it was only 12:30 and they were out of most host savories. Apparently the coffee is OK and the space itself is nice and open. It's a shame the food is such a waste of money.

Hot Rock Cafe - Best Tasting Food in London? by Iss

Iss — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 20:37:56 +0000

Review by Iss

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7482 5024

This is definitely a tourist trap but it is equally brilliant for anyone just visiting London for the day. You might have to wait in a queue just to get in but the end result is well worth the wait.
Loud foot tapping head nodding music, but not deafening and continuous music videos playing on large screens. The food is also exceptional and some of the best tasting that I have found in London. Portions are large and costs are reasonable, probably slightly higher then you would expect but this is London and it is a tourist trap venue.
That said, prices are fairly cheap in comparison to other similar London venues.This is definitely a tourist trap but it is equally brilliant for anyone just visiting London for the day. You might have to wait in a queue just to get in but the end result is well worth the wait.
Loud foot tapping head nodding music, but not deafening and continuous music videos playing on large screens. The food is also exceptional and some of the best tasting that I have found in London. Portions are large and costs are reasonable, probably slightly higher then you would expect but this is London and it is a tourist trap venue.
That said, prices are fairly cheap in comparison to other similar London venues.

Starbucks Coffee - Killing the Camden vibe? by carumbasra

carumbasra — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:37:01 +0000

Review by carumbasra

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7485 1986

Website: http://www.starbucks.co.uk

Tags: lively, quick bite, takeaway

Although many will see starbucks as evil American cooperation on par with McDonalds and KFC and will feel its presence on haloed ground sacrilege I personally think it adds something. Starbucks is great in the respect that wherever I am in the world I can have a vente Latte Frapccino and know what I am receiving. The Starbucks is well placed in a lovely building right beside the lock with the lots of outdoor seating. This store provides free electricity wireless internet to costumers as well as a place to chill and relax. Some see Starbucks as part of some kind of gentrification well who cares Camden has always been middle class Joe Strummer went to public school.Although many will see starbucks as evil American cooperation on par with McDonalds and KFC and will feel its presence on haloed ground sacrilege I personally think it adds something. Starbucks is great in the respect that wherever I am in the world I can have a vente Latte Frapccino and know what I am receiving. The Starbucks is well placed in a lovely building right beside the lock with the lots of outdoor seating. This store provides free electricity wireless internet to costumers as well as a place to chill and relax. Some see Starbucks as part of some kind of gentrification well who cares Camden has always been middle class Joe Strummer went to public school.

Caffe Nero - Delights At Cafe Nero by x_simmy_x

x_simmy_x — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:24:30 +0000

Review by x_simmy_x

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7485 2478

Website: http://www.caffenero.com

Tags: quick bite, amazing brew, cosy

Good Points
It's really reasonable, and the atmosphere is lively.

Bad Points
The wireless service is extremely unreliable. You enter the shop and you never know if it's available. It's so different from Starbucks because it's very often cut off, and the staff have no idea about it.

General Comments
Cafe Nero has a lively atmosphere, but it doesn't appear to be very clean. You often find used dishes left for too long. The toilets aren't very clean either.
Most importantly, if you are on some business and you need to use the wireless internet service, NEVER expect it to work well. I have had so much messing and have had to go opposite to Starbucks. It also has a large seating area and a loyalty card giving you your tenth coffe free. I love the hot chocolate they serve though! YUM!
Good Points
It's really reasonable, and the atmosphere is lively.

Bad Points
The wireless service is extremely unreliable. You enter the shop and you never know if it's available. It's so different from Starbucks because it's very often cut off, and the staff have no idea about it.

General Comments
Cafe Nero has a lively atmosphere, but it doesn't appear to be very clean. You often find used dishes left for too long. The toilets aren't very clean either.
Most importantly, if you are on some business and you need to use the wireless internet service, NEVER expect it to work well. I have had so much messing and have had to go opposite to Starbucks. It also has a large seating area and a loyalty card giving you your tenth coffe free. I love the hot chocolate they serve though! YUM!

Caffe Nero - Caffe Nero in Camden Town by nispero

nispero — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:12:27 +0000

Review by nispero

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7482 6969

Website: http://www.caffenero.com

Tags: quick bite, takeaway, crowded

The Caffe Nero is located in Camden High street. This is one of the branches that are in London. Particularly this one is not very big but there are a few seats in it.
They sell different varieties of coffee (capuchinos, machiattos, espressos) and also some sandwiches and pastries (carrot, chocolate cake, etc.).
The staff is usually quite busy and the Nero is perhaps not the most relaxing place to stay, mainly at weekends where Camden is really overcrowded.
An average place to have a coffee or a tea but nothing special.
The prices are quiet expensive considering the quality of the food.The Caffe Nero is located in Camden High street. This is one of the branches that are in London. Particularly this one is not very big but there are a few seats in it.
They sell different varieties of coffee (capuchinos, machiattos, espressos) and also some sandwiches and pastries (carrot, chocolate cake, etc.).
The staff is usually quite busy and the Nero is perhaps not the most relaxing place to stay, mainly at weekends where Camden is really overcrowded.
An average place to have a coffee or a tea but nothing special.
The prices are quiet expensive considering the quality of the food.