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

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.

Pret A Manger - good healthy alternitave to mc d by carumbasra

carumbasra — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:48:37 +0000

Review by carumbasra

Rating: 4.00

Tags: lively, top food, amazing brew

PrÃªt manger provides good quality sandwiches with a variety of fillings and breads. The menu includes sandwiches, filled baguettes, soup, salad, and coffee. PrÃªt also prepares desserts, such as American muffins, cakes, and croissants. It provides a very welcome alternative to McDonalds along with chains such as subway. PrÃªt is a London based company and this store is one of the earliest set up in 1988 2 years after the first. Generally food is tastier than subway and more quality as far as I am aware they try to use organic and non genetically modified crops in their sandwiches, soups, salads, muffins and baguettes.

PrÃªt manger provides good quality sandwiches with a variety of fillings and breads. The menu includes sandwiches, filled baguettes, soup, salad, and coffee. PrÃªt also prepares desserts, such as American muffins, cakes, and croissants. It provides a very welcome alternative to McDonalds along with chains such as subway. PrÃªt is a London based company and this store is one of the earliest set up in 1988 2 years after the first. Generally food is tastier than subway and more quality as far as I am aware they try to use organic and non genetically modified crops in their sandwiches, soups, salads, muffins and baguettes.

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, crowded, quick bite

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.