Latest reviews for Food & Drink in Somerstown, London, United Kingdom

Greggs - Bread is so soft! by pindulgence

pindulgence — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 16:11:52 +0000

Review by pindulgence

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7323 9052

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

Tags: bargain, patisserie, sandwiches

Of all the bakers there are, for a chain based one i'd say Greggs is my favourite. I first experienced the delightful tastes when i was in kent, so i was really excited when i found this one! The staff are really nice, friendly and eager to serve. Polite too which is a bit of a rarity now a days! The sandwiches here are fabulous, some are prepackaged ready for the lunchtime rush and some, like baguettes are inthe counter with fresh fillings. They are all bursting at the seams with the amount of filling though! Their cakes and other savoury goodies are also delicious and so fresh!Of all the bakers there are, for a chain based one i'd say Greggs is my favourite. I first experienced the delightful tastes when i was in kent, so i was really excited when i found this one! The staff are really nice, friendly and eager to serve. Polite too which is a bit of a rarity now a days! The sandwiches here are fabulous, some are prepackaged ready for the lunchtime rush and some, like baguettes are inthe counter with fresh fillings. They are all bursting at the seams with the amount of filling though! Their cakes and other savoury goodies are also delicious and so fresh!

Smooth Juice Ltd - Healthy and Tasty by faders321

faders321 — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:41:51 +0000

Review by faders321

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 3119 1081

Tags: healthy, fresh, quick bite

I think that one of the most refreshing drinks you can have is a smoothie and they are much healthier than fizzy drinks as they are made from fruit. Thatâ¬"s why I try to drink them as often as possible. I came across Smooth Juice the other day and decided that I just had to try one of their smoothies. These are freshly made so you know that what youâ¬"re drinking is good. I have bought several smoothies from here over the past couple of months and have always found that they taste amazing. Also you can chose what it is you want to go into your smoothie so youâ¬"re definitely going to like it. Fruit Juice contains a lot of antioxidants so it will help you to feel better physically as well as mentally. This little juice bar is well worth a try.I think that one of the most refreshing drinks you can have is a smoothie and they are much healthier than fizzy drinks as they are made from fruit. Thatâ¬"s why I try to drink them as often as possible. I came across Smooth Juice the other day and decided that I just had to try one of their smoothies. These are freshly made so you know that what youâ¬"re drinking is good. I have bought several smoothies from here over the past couple of months and have always found that they taste amazing. Also you can chose what it is you want to go into your smoothie so youâ¬"re definitely going to like it. Fruit Juice contains a lot of antioxidants so it will help you to feel better physically as well as mentally. This little juice bar is well worth a try.

Waitrose - Top notch supermarket by realalelass

realalelass — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 22:32:51 +0000

Review by realalelass

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7713 6096

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

Tags: bakery, deli counter, newspapers / magazines

This supermarket is a fantastic addition to the area, in the newly refurbished Brunswick Centre. Great for local residents, people who work in the area and visitors alike.

Waitrose is known for its quality food, and this store is no exception, with a range of items not available elsewhere locally including a nice selection of real ales and cheeses to choose from.

Staff have always been very friendly when I have visited and seem to be genuinely quite happy to be at work (unusual these days to receive good customer service from positive members of staff, isn't it?!).

The down side is the prices - this is not a cheap place to shop.This supermarket is a fantastic addition to the area, in the newly refurbished Brunswick Centre. Great for local residents, people who work in the area and visitors alike.

Waitrose is known for its quality food, and this store is no exception, with a range of items not available elsewhere locally including a nice selection of real ales and cheeses to choose from.

Staff have always been very friendly when I have visited and seem to be genuinely quite happy to be at work (unusual these days to receive good customer service from positive members of staff, isn't it?!).

The down side is the prices - this is not a cheap place to shop.

Peyton and Byrne - Yummy by beckyfox

beckyfox — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 14:50:18 +0000

Review by beckyfox

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7580 2522

Website: http://www.peytonandbyrne.com

Tags: delicatessen, patisserie, rare finds

Went to peyton and bryne for breakfast. i had a very unhealthy breakfast consisting of a hot chocolate and a pink cup cake. The hot chocolate here is amazing i would def recommend you to try it!! also they have the best selection of cup cakes they are so cute and totally irresistible. my boyfriend had the salmon cheese pastry which was served hot with a salad for a bargain 3 pounds. Service was great they had samples at the counter to help you make your choice over all the fab cakes they offer. Would def come back without a doubt!Went to peyton and bryne for breakfast. i had a very unhealthy breakfast consisting of a hot chocolate and a pink cup cake. The hot chocolate here is amazing i would def recommend you to try it!! also they have the best selection of cup cakes they are so cute and totally irresistible. my boyfriend had the salmon cheese pastry which was served hot with a salad for a bargain 3 pounds. Service was great they had samples at the counter to help you make your choice over all the fab cakes they offer. Would def come back without a doubt!

Sainsbury's Local - Sainsbury's Local near Mornington Crescent Tube by jellybeans

jellybeans — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:40:34 +0000

Review by jellybeans

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7383 7441

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

Tags: newspapers / magazines, groceries, frozen foods

This local Sainsbury's is at the lower end of Camden High Street, it near to Mornington Crescent tube station.

For anyone that needs to dip in to a supermarket or lives this end of the High Street, then this is handy to pick up the odd pint of milk or loaf of bread.

Unfortunately, as it is a local and a pretty small one, it can only sell so much and so the range is limited. If you want a bigger shop and more variety, just walking up Camden High Street and turning onto Camden Road gets you to the main Sainsbury's supermarket which has a car park and is so much bigger and so stocks a lot more variety of things.This local Sainsbury's is at the lower end of Camden High Street, it near to Mornington Crescent tube station.

For anyone that needs to dip in to a supermarket or lives this end of the High Street, then this is handy to pick up the odd pint of milk or loaf of bread.

Unfortunately, as it is a local and a pretty small one, it can only sell so much and so the range is limited. If you want a bigger shop and more variety, just walking up Camden High Street and turning onto Camden Road gets you to the main Sainsbury's supermarket which has a car park and is so much bigger and so stocks a lot more variety of things.

Gran Sasso - tacky red checks - great coffee by ricoeurian

ricoeurian — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:07:36 +0000

Review by ricoeurian

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7837 4080

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

Tags: italian, free wifi, cheap

I give this one 5 stars purely from affection. The food - a mix of Italian sandwiches and pastas - is good but nothing special (although a LOT better than an M&S dullwich).

I love it because the coffee is tasty, the latte's foamy, and you always get a strong little macaroon with it. The tables are far enough apart for a legitimate meeting to be held there - much more relaxed than a meeting room in the office building!

And I have a soft spot for the tacky plastic tablecloths with red checks, and black vinyl chairs with chrome hooped backs - it's like a dream of an Italian coffee shop seen through a London lense.I give this one 5 stars purely from affection. The food - a mix of Italian sandwiches and pastas - is good but nothing special (although a LOT better than an M&S dullwich).

I love it because the coffee is tasty, the latte's foamy, and you always get a strong little macaroon with it. The tables are far enough apart for a legitimate meeting to be held there - much more relaxed than a meeting room in the office building!

And I have a soft spot for the tacky plastic tablecloths with red checks, and black vinyl chairs with chrome hooped backs - it's like a dream of an Italian coffee shop seen through a London lense.

The Convenience Shop - Support this charming old fashioned shop by Hugo

Hugo — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 10:55:33 +0000

Review by Hugo

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7580 1350

Tags: rare finds, fresh fruits & vegetables, helpful staff

This is an usual review, as I only bought a single banana from this shop. However, I felt compelled to write a review because it was the best service I have had in a shop ever and I guess that is what TrustedPlaces is all about.

The shop itself is a wonderful throwback to a bygone era, a bit like stepping into 1970's film set. Charmingly old fashioned and the lady (proprietor I suspect but I wasn't sociable enough to ask) behind the till was unfeasibly friendly.

My banana was absurdly good value, served with a captivating smile and a painstakingly found napkin. What more could I ask for?

Sadly this shop is not a local for me but if you are local it then I suggest you try it out and hopefully find it the same as I did. This shop needs support as it is a dying breed.This is an usual review, as I only bought a single banana from this shop. However, I felt compelled to write a review because it was the best service I have had in a shop ever and I guess that is what TrustedPlaces is all about.

The shop itself is a wonderful throwback to a bygone era, a bit like stepping into 1970's film set. Charmingly old fashioned and the lady (proprietor I suspect but I wasn't sociable enough to ask) behind the till was unfeasibly friendly.

My banana was absurdly good value, served with a captivating smile and a painstakingly found napkin. What more could I ask for?

Sadly this shop is not a local for me but if you are local it then I suggest you try it out and hopefully find it the same as I did. This shop needs support as it is a dying breed.

King's Cross Continental Stores - Old School Authenticity by littlevegemite

littlevegemite — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 15:16:35 +0000

Review by littlevegemite

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7837 0201

Tags: mediterranean, rare finds, delicatessen

This is one of the gems of this end of Cally Road - the most amazing cheeses, incredible tinned tuna (Delicioso brand... nothing else will do once you've tried it), pastas and sauces. Well worth a regular visit to stock up on gourmet pantry essentials.

The elderly couple who run it have managed to preserve a sense of community with their customers, so be ready to wait a few minutes while family news is shared, and practice your Italian phrases when you can.

Closed Sundays.This is one of the gems of this end of Cally Road - the most amazing cheeses, incredible tinned tuna (Delicioso brand... nothing else will do once you've tried it), pastas and sauces. Well worth a regular visit to stock up on gourmet pantry essentials.

The elderly couple who run it have managed to preserve a sense of community with their customers, so be ready to wait a few minutes while family news is shared, and practice your Italian phrases when you can.

Closed Sundays.

Well Dressed - by lou1982

lou1982 — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:08:27 +0000

Review by lou1982

Rating: 3.00

Tags: closed down

Used to love the hot wraps for my lunch - now has been replaced by another shop :(Used to love the hot wraps for my lunch - now has been replaced by another shop :(