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

Cafe Plus - Fantastic, friendly, fast, reasonable breakfast by rodomel

rodomel — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:58:34 +0000

Review by rodomel

Rating: 5.00

Really great find in the neighborhood, as I am new to the area and while I love the posh, I appreciate the simple. There are tons of great restaurants in West Hampstead West End Lane, but sometimes it is nice to simply eat a great, English breakfast fry-up in a clean and relaxed environment. And that is what you can find at the Plus Cafe... great food *typical sandwiches, pies, and such), simple ingredients, and very friendly staff (I always get a good-bye).

The cafe and restaurant is small, but there is a great back room where I tend to plunk down for hours on end. Since I work from home it is nice to have a cafe where i can have a cuppa but also get breakfast and lunch. Why am I here so much? Free Wi-Fi... if you are a trusted regular, the owner will share the password (actually, she saw me using my computer during my visits and she offered it) - now that is what I call service. Also, if work gets a bit stressful, I can also get a glass of wine or grab a beer as they are fully licensed.
Really great find in the neighborhood, as I am new to the area and while I love the posh, I appreciate the simple. There are tons of great restaurants in West Hampstead West End Lane, but sometimes it is nice to simply eat a great, English breakfast fry-up in a clean and relaxed environment. And that is what you can find at the Plus Cafe... great food *typical sandwiches, pies, and such), simple ingredients, and very friendly staff (I always get a good-bye).

The cafe and restaurant is small, but there is a great back room where I tend to plunk down for hours on end. Since I work from home it is nice to have a cafe where i can have a cuppa but also get breakfast and lunch. Why am I here so much? Free Wi-Fi... if you are a trusted regular, the owner will share the password (actually, she saw me using my computer during my visits and she offered it) - now that is what I call service. Also, if work gets a bit stressful, I can also get a glass of wine or grab a beer as they are fully licensed.

Jack's Cafe - POOR FOOD by yumyum

yumyum — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:12:12 +0000

Review by yumyum

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7624 8925

Website: http://www.jacks-cafe.com

Tags: terrace, seating area, average brew

ONLY ON STAR AS IT WAS FOOD, BUT ONLY JUST !ONLY ON STAR AS IT WAS FOOD, BUT ONLY JUST !

Bake-a-boo - I heart Bake-a-boo by Pixington

Pixington — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:06:08 +0000

Review by Pixington

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7435 1666

Website: http://www.bake-a-boo.com/

Tags: cakes, wifi, bakery

The Bake-a-boo website calls itself a unique hideaway...and it really is! I live down the road from this place and it is my safe haven when I am working from home and want to treat myself for my hard work with one of their lovely non-dairy fairy cakes, or want to have a quiet gossip with mybest friend on the weekend over a cup of tea and a gluten-free brownie. And it's even got Wi-Fi too!

The cakes, muffins and cupcakes are so so lovely. They are beautofulyl decorated in such lovely colours and they taste amazing. And yes they cater for those with what, gluten and dairy allergies so everyoen can eat there! They do lovely cream teas and coke floats too and you can even rent out an area in the back for afternoon tea parties with scones and little sandwiches too.

I love it and whenever I am going to a dinner party now always pick up a few treats here.

It's very pink and pretty so if you're in a girly mood, this is the place to be!The Bake-a-boo website calls itself a unique hideaway...and it really is! I live down the road from this place and it is my safe haven when I am working from home and want to treat myself for my hard work with one of their lovely non-dairy fairy cakes, or want to have a quiet gossip with mybest friend on the weekend over a cup of tea and a gluten-free brownie. And it's even got Wi-Fi too!

The cakes, muffins and cupcakes are so so lovely. They are beautofulyl decorated in such lovely colours and they taste amazing. And yes they cater for those with what, gluten and dairy allergies so everyoen can eat there! They do lovely cream teas and coke floats too and you can even rent out an area in the back for afternoon tea parties with scones and little sandwiches too.

I love it and whenever I am going to a dinner party now always pick up a few treats here.

It's very pink and pretty so if you're in a girly mood, this is the place to be!

The Kitchen Table - Lovely people, lovely brekkie by Pixington

Pixington — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:10:19 +0000

Review by Pixington

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7209 9386

Tags: cosy, quiet & relaxed, quick bite

My boyfriend and I sometimes pop in here on a Saturday morning for breakfast - the granola and yoghurt is just lovely and the people are so friendly. There's free WiFi access too so if you are working from home and want to get out of the house for a while, it;s great to come here with a laptop, order a cup of tea and a slice of cake and just quietly work away...occasionally stopping ofr a chat with the guys that work there. As it;s not on West End Lane it never gets stupidly busy on the weekend and you can always get a table. Ver ychilled, very nice. My boyfriend and I sometimes pop in here on a Saturday morning for breakfast - the granola and yoghurt is just lovely and the people are so friendly. There's free WiFi access too so if you are working from home and want to get out of the house for a while, it;s great to come here with a laptop, order a cup of tea and a slice of cake and just quietly work away...occasionally stopping ofr a chat with the guys that work there. As it;s not on West End Lane it never gets stupidly busy on the weekend and you can always get a table. Ver ychilled, very nice.

Cafe Noosh - Awful service by LordF

LordF — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:21:03 +0000

Review by LordF

Rating: 1.00Went to Cafe Noosh on Monday around 1.30pm, they serve Iranian style sandwiches. Popped in and asked the owner what they had and he told me what they had. Left to fetch my wife and kids, back there after 10 minutes and he had shut up shop and gone. No sign of him at all!!!!

We had driven a whole hour to get there and my kids were left hungry. Went to Cafe Noosh on Monday around 1.30pm, they serve Iranian style sandwiches. Popped in and asked the owner what they had and he told me what they had. Left to fetch my wife and kids, back there after 10 minutes and he had shut up shop and gone. No sign of him at all!!!!

We had driven a whole hour to get there and my kids were left hungry.

Cookies & Cream - Quantity or quality, now you must choose... by mizzallure

mizzallure — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 15:25:20 +0000

Review by mizzallure

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7328 9262

Tags: takeaway

What is not to like about a cafe that serves *massive* pieces of cake? We are talking about slices that are so decadently large, you feel naughty just by looking at them. Well, you knew there had to be a catch. It's not the most delicious tasting cake in the world.

Between my friend's double-chocolate cake that didn't taste chocolaty, the free piece of carrot cake that was given to me (you've got to love middle-eastern hospitality), and my own choice of chocolate cheesecake, mine was the only one which I considered to be worth the three hours I would have to spend in the gym to make up for it.

But, would I go back? Of course I would! Have you seen the size of those pieces??!!What is not to like about a cafe that serves *massive* pieces of cake? We are talking about slices that are so decadently large, you feel naughty just by looking at them. Well, you knew there had to be a catch. It's not the most delicious tasting cake in the world.

Between my friend's double-chocolate cake that didn't taste chocolaty, the free piece of carrot cake that was given to me (you've got to love middle-eastern hospitality), and my own choice of chocolate cheesecake, mine was the only one which I considered to be worth the three hours I would have to spend in the gym to make up for it.

But, would I go back? Of course I would! Have you seen the size of those pieces??!!

La Brioche - La Brioche by fartmouth

fartmouth — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 12:17:41 +0000

Review by fartmouth

Rating: 0.00

Phone: 020 7431 8175

Tags: cosy, high ceilings, quick bite

Quiet and ambient place to come for a coffee or light snack. Not over pretentious as some others shops in the area so would recomment coming down and trying it out. The only negative is that friendly service is hit and miss, often the waitresses forget to smile. But then again this is London. Quiet and ambient place to come for a coffee or light snack. Not over pretentious as some others shops in the area so would recomment coming down and trying it out. The only negative is that friendly service is hit and miss, often the waitresses forget to smile. But then again this is London.

Moment Expresso Bar - An alternative to Starbucks by ergoron

ergoron — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 15:14:51 +0000

Review by ergoron

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7433 3377

Tags: cosy, mediterranean, chinese

and they have newspapers too.
A nice neighbourhood cafe restaurant with good simple food, great coffee and an allday breakfast.
Try their famous all day Israeli breakfastand they have newspapers too.
A nice neighbourhood cafe restaurant with good simple food, great coffee and an allday breakfast.
Try their famous all day Israeli breakfast

Caffe Nero - Caffe Nero in Kilburn by walid

walid — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 20:24:24 +0000

Review by walid

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7328 7871

Website: http://www.caffenero.com

Tags: comfy sofas, takeaway, cafe

Unfortunately there isn't many places on Kilburn High Road where you can get a good cup of coffee. Caffe Nero is my favourite coffee chain as Starbucks is crap and Costas Coffee is ok. However what I like about the Caffe Nero are the comfy leather sofas and especially there wi-fi deal. With Caffe Nero you pay about £5 to get wifi access for the whole day across any Caffe Nero. This is a great deal as most other wifi suppliers will charge you £4.50 an hour, which is a total rip off!!! Caffe Nero has good muffins, croissants, and their paninis are ok. The only drawback about a Caffe Nero is that it is a smoking coffee shop which means if you don't like smoke stay away from it!Unfortunately there isn't many places on Kilburn High Road where you can get a good cup of coffee. Caffe Nero is my favourite coffee chain as Starbucks is crap and Costas Coffee is ok. However what I like about the Caffe Nero are the comfy leather sofas and especially there wi-fi deal. With Caffe Nero you pay about £5 to get wifi access for the whole day across any Caffe Nero. This is a great deal as most other wifi suppliers will charge you £4.50 an hour, which is a total rip off!!! Caffe Nero has good muffins, croissants, and their paninis are ok. The only drawback about a Caffe Nero is that it is a smoking coffee shop which means if you don't like smoke stay away from it!