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

St Clements Cafe&Bar - Delicious food in a beautiful setting by lizziemorgan

lizziemorgan — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:18:41 +0000

Review by lizziemorgan

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7936 2755

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

Tags: cultured, quick bite, quiet & relaxed

St Clements offers delicious food, at affordable prices, made fresh daily in the kitchens by experienced chefs. The menu varies daily using the best seasonal ingredients sourced from the UK, Italy and France.

The interior comfortably seats up to 60 customers and the outside area can accommodate a further 32. The terrace overlooks the beautiful Middle Temple Gardens with sloping lawns, amplified by the crafted architecture.

Located on Middle Temple Lane, St Clements offers the perfect location for coffee, breakfast, lunch or evening drinks. In the vicinity of Fleet Street, the cafÃ© provides a contrast to the pre-packaged lunch without a great contrast in price. The vast difference in quality of cooking and the relaxed atmosphere makes St Clements the perfect stop.

The breakfast menu offers everything from summer berry compote with yoghurt & granola to a Tamworth bacon and egg sandwich; lunch comprises a selection of delicious salads, handmade sandwiches, and a daily special such as griddled Yorkshire lamb burgers in toasted focaccia with tzatsiki & salad. Freshly baked cakes and scones are available in the afternoon and in the evening customers can enjoy simple bar suppers such as Nealsâ¬" Yard cheese plates, ham hock terrine, potted shrimps or homemade chips with rosemary sea salt.

The wine list has been carefully sourced from around the world and offers a fabulous selection of delicious wines at competitive prices. Many of the wines are available by the glass and by the carafe enabling customers to sample different wines.
St Clements offers delicious food, at affordable prices, made fresh daily in the kitchens by experienced chefs. The menu varies daily using the best seasonal ingredients sourced from the UK, Italy and France.

The interior comfortably seats up to 60 customers and the outside area can accommodate a further 32. The terrace overlooks the beautiful Middle Temple Gardens with sloping lawns, amplified by the crafted architecture.

Located on Middle Temple Lane, St Clements offers the perfect location for coffee, breakfast, lunch or evening drinks. In the vicinity of Fleet Street, the cafÃ© provides a contrast to the pre-packaged lunch without a great contrast in price. The vast difference in quality of cooking and the relaxed atmosphere makes St Clements the perfect stop.

The breakfast menu offers everything from summer berry compote with yoghurt & granola to a Tamworth bacon and egg sandwich; lunch comprises a selection of delicious salads, handmade sandwiches, and a daily special such as griddled Yorkshire lamb burgers in toasted focaccia with tzatsiki & salad. Freshly baked cakes and scones are available in the afternoon and in the evening customers can enjoy simple bar suppers such as Nealsâ¬" Yard cheese plates, ham hock terrine, potted shrimps or homemade chips with rosemary sea salt.

The wine list has been carefully sourced from around the world and offers a fabulous selection of delicious wines at competitive prices. Many of the wines are available by the glass and by the carafe enabling customers to sample different wines.

Crown Cafe - No recession apparently by akilshaw

akilshaw — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:56:26 +0000

Review by akilshaw

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7836 8549

Walked in with Starbucks in hand.

Ordered an English breakfast, although I asked for a BLT.

Guy behind the counter shouted at the woman I ordered from "you take the order, you make the breakfast!".

Saw I had a Starbucks and said "You can't drink that in here!".

Mentioned I had just ordered two breakfasts.

Repeated "You can't drink that in here!".

Cancelled said breakfasts and went next door...Walked in with Starbucks in hand.

Ordered an English breakfast, although I asked for a BLT.

Guy behind the counter shouted at the woman I ordered from "you take the order, you make the breakfast!".

Saw I had a Starbucks and said "You can't drink that in here!".

Mentioned I had just ordered two breakfasts.

Repeated "You can't drink that in here!".

Cancelled said breakfasts and went next door...

Abokado - Sandwich shop with a twist by seconds

seconds — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:21:34 +0000

Review by seconds

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7353 8284

Abokado is a sandwich shop â¬ that much is clear. However, donâ¬"t expect to go in and have a sandwich made to order. This shop specialises in wraps and sushi type sandwiches. For example, I especially like the wraps which are made with seaweed, like a giant sushi, and stuffed with rice, which itself is stuffed with crayfish, rocket and mayo. A really alternative â¬Üsandwichâ¬". More normal wraps made with flatbread are also available, as are a smallish range of salads and cakes.

Surprisingly, Abokado also makes some of the best coffee I have ever tasted in London â¬ I was so surprised that my tastebuds took a moment to register just jow good it was! Well worth a visit.

Abokado is a sandwich shop â¬ that much is clear. However, donâ¬"t expect to go in and have a sandwich made to order. This shop specialises in wraps and sushi type sandwiches. For example, I especially like the wraps which are made with seaweed, like a giant sushi, and stuffed with rice, which itself is stuffed with crayfish, rocket and mayo. A really alternative â¬Üsandwichâ¬". More normal wraps made with flatbread are also available, as are a smallish range of salads and cakes.

Surprisingly, Abokado also makes some of the best coffee I have ever tasted in London â¬ I was so surprised that my tastebuds took a moment to register just jow good it was! Well worth a visit.

G Casella - Comfort lunch from Casella by bigal76

bigal76 — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:36:58 +0000

Review by bigal76

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7353 2264

Tags: cosy, quick bite, crowded

The mission: continue to find small, independent (well, 5 or less outlets) lunch food outlets that offer something worth seeking out.

Todayâ¬"s chapter: After a difficult morning at work, I really didnâ¬"t fancy another mayonnaise filled super-something from one of the sandwich chains. Enter: Casella. A small Italian sandwich and pasta bar, just off the Blackfriars end of Fleet Street.

Look in the window and youâ¬"ll see the usual array of Italian sandwiches. Having had a selection of these previously, I can say that theyâ¬"re good value and the ingredients do actually taste of the ingredients: prosciutto is moist and flavoursome, artichokes tangy etc. They have a good variety of sandwiches and rolls/ciabatas with generous fillings at good prices (e.g. Â£4 or less). If thereâ¬"s nothing you like, theyâ¬"ll slice something fresh from the array of salamis, cheeses and cured meats proudly displayed in sandwich counter, and stuff it into a crusty roll.

If youâ¬"re in there, youâ¬"ll see lots of Italian customers walking straight past the sandwich counter to the little dining area at the back of the shop where you can order one of the cook-to-order pastas, which change daily. I had a Spaghetti Bolognese to take-away today, to use as a pasta yardstick. I was very pleased with the quality of ingredients (chopped vegetables and herbs clearly visible in the sauce - not a quick pour from a jar), the pasta itself was quite nice, and the portion generous. Iâ¬"ll be back to try more of their seemingly home-made pasta specials.

Iâ¬"d highly recommend Casella as a good value and decent quality cheap eat just off Fleet Street â¬ to take something away, or for a quick sit-down lunch with a friend.

The mission: continue to find small, independent (well, 5 or less outlets) lunch food outlets that offer something worth seeking out.

Todayâ¬"s chapter: After a difficult morning at work, I really didnâ¬"t fancy another mayonnaise filled super-something from one of the sandwich chains. Enter: Casella. A small Italian sandwich and pasta bar, just off the Blackfriars end of Fleet Street.

Look in the window and youâ¬"ll see the usual array of Italian sandwiches. Having had a selection of these previously, I can say that theyâ¬"re good value and the ingredients do actually taste of the ingredients: prosciutto is moist and flavoursome, artichokes tangy etc. They have a good variety of sandwiches and rolls/ciabatas with generous fillings at good prices (e.g. Â£4 or less). If thereâ¬"s nothing you like, theyâ¬"ll slice something fresh from the array of salamis, cheeses and cured meats proudly displayed in sandwich counter, and stuff it into a crusty roll.

If youâ¬"re in there, youâ¬"ll see lots of Italian customers walking straight past the sandwich counter to the little dining area at the back of the shop where you can order one of the cook-to-order pastas, which change daily. I had a Spaghetti Bolognese to take-away today, to use as a pasta yardstick. I was very pleased with the quality of ingredients (chopped vegetables and herbs clearly visible in the sauce - not a quick pour from a jar), the pasta itself was quite nice, and the portion generous. Iâ¬"ll be back to try more of their seemingly home-made pasta specials.

Iâ¬"d highly recommend Casella as a good value and decent quality cheap eat just off Fleet Street â¬ to take something away, or for a quick sit-down lunch with a friend.