Latest reviews for Cafes & Coffee Shops in South Kensington, London, United Kingdom

Cafe Fiesta - by SPITFIREACE

SPITFIREACE — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:25:14 +0000

Review by SPITFIREACE

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7370 4192

a no nonsense coffee shop close
to mainstream coffee bars but for
a quarter of the price... cappucino for Â£1.50a no nonsense coffee shop close
to mainstream coffee bars but for
a quarter of the price... cappucino for Â£1.50

Troubadour Cafe - overcrowded and noisy by foodbymark

foodbymark — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:18:49 +0000

Review by foodbymark

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7370 1434

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

Tags: lively, cosy, romantic

I had heard much about the venue as a restaurant but only ever walked through to the venue downstairs. Arriving a half hour early we apparently threw their system into malfunction as we were greeted by manic staff. We were seated in the busy backroom about 15 minutes later and we quickly ordered. They did bring us the wrong starter, a vegetable platter with assorted dips which was huge and certainly appealing. When we did get our mains they were generous and tasty. The Parsley Liquor with the pie was a touch and the pie and mash topped with onion gravy was a little too sweet for my liking.

The tables are very close and as a result it is a little overcrowded but a fun experience in a somewhat bohemian setting. As food goes, it was above average homely comfort food. Unfortunately I didn't know about this mysterious garden.I had heard much about the venue as a restaurant but only ever walked through to the venue downstairs. Arriving a half hour early we apparently threw their system into malfunction as we were greeted by manic staff. We were seated in the busy backroom about 15 minutes later and we quickly ordered. They did bring us the wrong starter, a vegetable platter with assorted dips which was huge and certainly appealing. When we did get our mains they were generous and tasty. The Parsley Liquor with the pie was a touch and the pie and mash topped with onion gravy was a little too sweet for my liking.

The tables are very close and as a result it is a little overcrowded but a fun experience in a somewhat bohemian setting. As food goes, it was above average homely comfort food. Unfortunately I didn't know about this mysterious garden.

Ben's Cookies - Cookies by spokane12

spokane12 — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:19:24 +0000

Review by spokane12

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7589 9155

Website: http://www.benscookies.com

are meant to be like this. Big and chunky with plenty of taste, bite and chew. I really like the peanut butter cookie and the oatmeal and the chocolate and ... okay I like a lot of cookies. But can you blame me. Try them all. Unlike Millie's the cookies are weighed - so the price is always different. The milkshakes here are okay but not awesome. Just go for the cookies - get a range of them and find your favourite. They sometimes do kind of like a cookie of the week and original flavours. Great for a cake day and very hefty and filling. These are not for the lightweight. The price is around about Â£1 a cookie but like I said, it is done by weight so that can vary. I have not tried the tea or coffee.are meant to be like this. Big and chunky with plenty of taste, bite and chew. I really like the peanut butter cookie and the oatmeal and the chocolate and ... okay I like a lot of cookies. But can you blame me. Try them all. Unlike Millie's the cookies are weighed - so the price is always different. The milkshakes here are okay but not awesome. Just go for the cookies - get a range of them and find your favourite. They sometimes do kind of like a cookie of the week and original flavours. Great for a cake day and very hefty and filling. These are not for the lightweight. The price is around about Â£1 a cookie but like I said, it is done by weight so that can vary. I have not tried the tea or coffee.

Raison D'etre - Just an average experience by Tigerlily21

Tigerlily21 — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 16:49:57 +0000

Review by Tigerlily21

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7584 5008

Tags: quick bite, crowded, takeaway

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.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.

Cafe Deco - smokin and not in a good way by mazphd

mazphd — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 03:15:22 +0000

Review by mazphd

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7225 3286

Tags: quiet & relaxed, cosy, quick bite

well if your a smoker, you're in heaven. Nothing says 'we don't have to try hard to attract a cliental' like allowing smoke to permeate through the cafe. Of course this may change, but still expect the fragrance to linger in the interior.

The menus is basic basic basic and 'homemade' muffins and sweets are best left at home. There is some attempt at imaginative juices, but more often than not the fruit is overripe producing juices without any pazzaz *yawn*.

Sadly the rather odious offerings of Pret and Starbucks across the road offer more in the way of 'fresh' and tempting bites.

Expecting a cute cafe culture, don't go here. Hungover and in need of a carby and rather unimaginative food hit - you've found smokers heaven! :Pwell if your a smoker, you're in heaven. Nothing says 'we don't have to try hard to attract a cliental' like allowing smoke to permeate through the cafe. Of course this may change, but still expect the fragrance to linger in the interior.

The menus is basic basic basic and 'homemade' muffins and sweets are best left at home. There is some attempt at imaginative juices, but more often than not the fruit is overripe producing juices without any pazzaz *yawn*.

Sadly the rather odious offerings of Pret and Starbucks across the road offer more in the way of 'fresh' and tempting bites.

Expecting a cute cafe culture, don't go here. Hungover and in need of a carby and rather unimaginative food hit - you've found smokers heaven! :P

Jacob's - Reliable, albeit pricey Middle Eastern by bombaybeauty

bombaybeauty — Tue, 07 Aug 2007 06:26:59 +0000

Review by bombaybeauty

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7581 9292

Tags: cozy, quick bite

Some people claim this to be the best spot to get a Middle Eastern fix of falafel, hummus, and the like, though by nature these questions get controversial. You order at the counter, but pleasant tables are available for eating in. Personally, I found the food to be well above average, fresh with just the right zing. The place is pricey (is 14 pounds too much for a plate of Hummus and salads, a glass of wine, and sparkling water? In my book it is). But I suppose it's what one should expect in London and this part of town. A reasonable choice if you're in the area for Royal Albert Hall or the V&A.Some people claim this to be the best spot to get a Middle Eastern fix of falafel, hummus, and the like, though by nature these questions get controversial. You order at the counter, but pleasant tables are available for eating in. Personally, I found the food to be well above average, fresh with just the right zing. The place is pricey (is 14 pounds too much for a plate of Hummus and salads, a glass of wine, and sparkling water? In my book it is). But I suppose it's what one should expect in London and this part of town. A reasonable choice if you're in the area for Royal Albert Hall or the V&A.

Carluccio's - Nice Italian chain by RedCheeks

RedCheeks — Wed, 20 Dec 2006 19:47:42 +0000

Review by RedCheeks

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7581 8101

Website: http://www.carluccios.com

Tags: italian, takeaway, good value

Carluccios is always a safe bet if you want a nic e meal. The food isn't your authentic Italian but it is tasty and comes at a reasonable price. Staff are friendly and the tiramisu quite nice.Carluccios is always a safe bet if you want a nic e meal. The food isn't your authentic Italian but it is tasty and comes at a reasonable price. Staff are friendly and the tiramisu quite nice.