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

Tom's Delicatessen - Expensive yummy mummy hangout by Lacrimosa

Lacrimosa — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:24:26 +0000

Review by Lacrimosa

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7221 8818

I used to regularly work around the corner from Tom's, and more lately had lunch with friends there on a Wednesday in April 2008. It has a bunch of takeaway items at the front, such as filled rolls, pastries, coffee, and posh Tyrrells crisps. As might be expected in Notting Hill, these are all well above average in price and, personally, I was never wowed with the sandwich selection, as they always seemed a little dry - not 'dry' as in 'stale', just not a very moist choice of fillings, and an over-realiance on that most evil of dry salad leaves... rocket. Uuuuurgh, rocket! I much preferred to fetch my lunch from Fresh & Wild nearby, which now seems to have disappeared unfortunately.

In April we ate in at one of the tiny tables at the back (see photo), surrounded by yummy mummies and displays of vintage packaging promoting the Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising around the corner in Colville Mews. I ordered quiche with salad and a freshly squeezed orange juice. As someone with hollow legs, you can imagine my disappointment when a tiny slice of warm quiche with a wisp of salad garnish was placed in front of me - tasty but simply not good enough for circa. Â£8, even in Notting Hill. Granted, I had been informed that it was the last slice, which may have accounted for its extreme smallness, but if that was the case they could have at least padded it out with more salad, surely?

I went away still hungry, although my friends declared themselves happy with their choices - one of which was a three egg omelette, as I recall, and I think the others had moussaka.I used to regularly work around the corner from Tom's, and more lately had lunch with friends there on a Wednesday in April 2008. It has a bunch of takeaway items at the front, such as filled rolls, pastries, coffee, and posh Tyrrells crisps. As might be expected in Notting Hill, these are all well above average in price and, personally, I was never wowed with the sandwich selection, as they always seemed a little dry - not 'dry' as in 'stale', just not a very moist choice of fillings, and an over-realiance on that most evil of dry salad leaves... rocket. Uuuuurgh, rocket! I much preferred to fetch my lunch from Fresh & Wild nearby, which now seems to have disappeared unfortunately.

In April we ate in at one of the tiny tables at the back (see photo), surrounded by yummy mummies and displays of vintage packaging promoting the Museum of Brands, Packaging & Advertising around the corner in Colville Mews. I ordered quiche with salad and a freshly squeezed orange juice. As someone with hollow legs, you can imagine my disappointment when a tiny slice of warm quiche with a wisp of salad garnish was placed in front of me - tasty but simply not good enough for circa. Â£8, even in Notting Hill. Granted, I had been informed that it was the last slice, which may have accounted for its extreme smallness, but if that was the case they could have at least padded it out with more salad, surely?

I went away still hungry, although my friends declared themselves happy with their choices - one of which was a three egg omelette, as I recall, and I think the others had moussaka.

Raoul's - the place for breakfast! by jlonners

jlonners — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 19:36:17 +0000

Review by jlonners

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7229 2400

Tags: brasserie, average brew, cosy

this place is great for breakfast, you can choose all the usual english breakfast items. The scrambled egg is perfect as is the bacon. As soon as you sit down you are handed a menu and quickly asked what you would like, they are more than happy to change any of the breakfasts to add or subtract any items you donâ¬"t like. The food is served equally quickly and is piping hot. The place itself is simple with and not a lot of space to spare but its well worth it as the prices are reasonable and the food is great (its also good hangover food!). they also do decent tea.this place is great for breakfast, you can choose all the usual english breakfast items. The scrambled egg is perfect as is the bacon. As soon as you sit down you are handed a menu and quickly asked what you would like, they are more than happy to change any of the breakfasts to add or subtract any items you donâ¬"t like. The food is served equally quickly and is piping hot. The place itself is simple with and not a lot of space to spare but its well worth it as the prices are reasonable and the food is great (its also good hangover food!). they also do decent tea.

Lazy Daisy Cafe - Lazy Daisy Cafe by gilka

gilka — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 15:55:52 +0000

Review by gilka

Rating: 2.00

Phone: 020 7221 8416

Tags: quick bite, quiet & relaxed, cosy

Visited on 26/07/07.
This place is very popular amongst mothers with babies. (children friendly)
The environment does look a bit like a 'kindergarten' from outside.
I had a mushroom and onion quiche and it was deprived of any culinary touch,
just bland. The salad which came with it, was boring with almost an invisible and tasteless dressing. There was also some anonymous cold pasta salad on my plate.
The smoothie tasted like â¬"innocent drinkâ¬" and not fresh like I was expecting.
The cappuccino was weak with no character.
I noticed that the minimum order was Â£3.5- I personally donâ¬"t mind but some people might find this annoying. We were charged extra 70p for paying with visa which also doesn't make sense to me.
The only good thing about this place was the inside area which has nice wooden tables and chairs and felt friendly. 'Healthy' food doesn't need to taste bland!
This experience will be deleted...Visited on 26/07/07.
This place is very popular amongst mothers with babies. (children friendly)
The environment does look a bit like a 'kindergarten' from outside.
I had a mushroom and onion quiche and it was deprived of any culinary touch,
just bland. The salad which came with it, was boring with almost an invisible and tasteless dressing. There was also some anonymous cold pasta salad on my plate.
The smoothie tasted like â¬"innocent drinkâ¬" and not fresh like I was expecting.
The cappuccino was weak with no character.
I noticed that the minimum order was Â£3.5- I personally donâ¬"t mind but some people might find this annoying. We were charged extra 70p for paying with visa which also doesn't make sense to me.
The only good thing about this place was the inside area which has nice wooden tables and chairs and felt friendly. 'Healthy' food doesn't need to taste bland!
This experience will be deleted...

Haminados - by gilka

gilka — Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:22:03 +0000

Review by gilka

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7229 5204

Tags: deli, bread, take away

Haminados is a home-made food deli.
The owner was already learning the secrets of making a good Boorekas in the 70â¬"s.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burek
(try it - it is amazing!) He makes good bread as well. I tried the Mousaka once and it was very tasty! Basically, when you are there , just ask -â¬"is there anything which came now from the oven? â¬Ü To sit there is not amazing so I rather take away. The prices are matching the neighbourhood but the food is worth it!Haminados is a home-made food deli.
The owner was already learning the secrets of making a good Boorekas in the 70â¬"s.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burek
(try it - it is amazing!) He makes good bread as well. I tried the Mousaka once and it was very tasty! Basically, when you are there , just ask -â¬"is there anything which came now from the oven? â¬Ü To sit there is not amazing so I rather take away. The prices are matching the neighbourhood but the food is worth it!