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A coffee at the Lantana Cafe, Charlotte Place, Fitzrovia, London W1

Mon 4th March, 2013Mon 4th March, 2013 - by editor - Leave a Comment

With my spirits flagging after a miserable afternoon battling through the crowds of Oxford Street, I found myself in urgent need of a decent cup of coffee – and Lantana Cafe in …

Strangers passing by in the rain, Brixton

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Strangers and umbrellas passing by in the rain, Brixton

Sun 25th November, 2012Sun 25th November, 2012 - by editor - 1 Comment

While I was enjoying a coffee at the Kaff Bar in Atlantic Road, Brixton, I was taken by the abstract shapes of people passing the misted-up windows. Here’s a little series of photos taken …

A visit to Notes Coffee, 31 St Martin’s Lane, Trafalgar Square, London

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A visit to Notes Coffee, 31 St Martin’s Lane by Trafalgar Square, London

Mon 8th October, 2012Mon 8th October, 2012 - by editor - 1 Comment

If you’re traversing the tourist traps around Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square and looking for a decent cup of coffee, Notes may be worth a look in. They have two …

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The Bad Boys Bakery Lemon Treacle Slice returns to Brixton

Sat 28th July, 2012Mon 10th September, 2012 - by editor - 28 Comments.

My post about enjoying a Bad Boys Bakery cake from Caffe Nero in Brixton ended up attracting thousands of page views, and I received quite a few emails from folks asking …

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Beanery cafe, Loughborough Junction, Brixton – review

Fri 27th July, 2012Fri 27th July, 2012 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Tucked away in a railway arch right next to Loughborough Junction railway station, is the Beanery cafe, a welcome addition to the rather bleak landscape around this stretch of Coldharbour Lane.

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We bite into a Bad Boys Bakery cake from Brixton Prison…

Wed 18th July, 2012Sat 21st July, 2012 - by editor - 13 Comments.

With our regular coffee haunt Federation Coffee overrun with tourists, we decided to give the Caffe Nero in Morley’s department store a go. At the counter, we noticed a tray of attractively packaged lemon …

Ray's Jazz Cafe at Foyles bookshop, Charing Cross Road, central London

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A top coffee at Ray’s Jazz Cafe, Foyles bookshop, Charing Cross Road, central London

Fri 8th June, 2012Sat 18th October, 2014 - by editor - Leave a Comment

After the disappointment of the new cafe at the reopened Photographers Gallery, I’ve found myself back in Ray’s Jazz Cafe a lot more recently. Conveniently located just off Oxford Street …

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Photographer’s Gallery London reopens: and it’s a bit of disappointment

Tue 22nd May, 2012Wed 23rd May, 2012 - by editor - 1 Comment

I’d been really looking forward to the Photographer’s Gallery in Ramillies Street, near Oxford Circus London reopening, and went along over the weekend to see the changes.

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Great coffee in Brum: the 6/8 Kafe, Temple Row, Birmingham

Tue 15th May, 2012Tue 15th May, 2012 - by editor - 2 Comments.

After a big night out, there’s little I crave more than a strong cup of top-notch coffee, so this weekend I found myself seeking out the best brew in downtown Birmingham – …

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Coffee at 33, Trafalgar Street, Brighton – small cafe, great coffee

Fri 13th April, 2012Wed 20th July, 2016 - by editor - 1 Comment

Situated a short walk from Brighton’s lofty railway station is Coffee at 33, a small, friendly coffee shop serving up great caffeine brews and home baked cakes.

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A look inside the new Costa Coffee, Brixton Road, Brixton SW9

Sat 31st March, 2012Sat 31st March, 2012 - by editor - 3 Comments.

The space once occupied by Sanders Jewellers in Brixton has finally been put back to use, with coffee uber-chain Costa moving into the premises last month.

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Cinnamon buns to die for at the Nordic Bakery, Golden Square, Soho, London W1

Tue 27th March, 2012Tue 27th March, 2012 - by editor - 1 Comment

I can’t think of many Finnish-owned bakeries in London, but this one in Golden Square, Soho is definitely worth a visit – especially for the cinnamon buns!

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A caffeinated treat at Nude Espresso in Soho Square, central London

Wed 21st March, 2012Wed 21st March, 2012 - by editor - 2 Comments.

Spawned from trendy, tight-trousered Spitalfields, where their original coffee bar became the stuff of legend, Antipodean baristas Nude Espresso shimmied west in the summer of last year to set up a cafe in the heart of town.

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Hanging out at Brill Music, Coffee & Bagels in Exmouth Market, London EC1

Wed 14th March, 2012Wed 14th March, 2012 - by editor - 1 Comment

After a hearty walk across east London, we were desperate for a decent coffee and a tasty piece of cake, and I’m happy to say that Brill in Exmouth Market delivered on …

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Brixton Costa Coffee reveals itself, while a squirrel scuttles about the Barrier Block

Thu 2nd February, 2012Fri 3rd February, 2012 - by editor - 1 Comment

I’ve got two completely unrelated Brixton scenes for you today. The first is the sight of the cleaned up brickwork of the old Sanders & Co Jewellers shop on Brixton Road. The hoardings …

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Electric Elephant Cafe Gallery, betwixt Kennington and Elephant and Castle, London

Mon 5th December, 2011Mon 5th December, 2011 - by editor - 6 Comments.

Situated near the top of the Walworth road and adjacent to the artists’ community in IliffeYard is this lovely little cafe and sandwich bar, regaling under the distinctive name of the Electric Elephant.

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Tapped & Packed coffee shop review, Tottenham Court Road, London

Thu 10th November, 2011Thu 10th November, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

We rather liked the blend of coffee served up in their first store at Rathbone Place in Fitrovia, so it’s great to see Tapped & Packed opening up new premises in …

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Kaffeine coffee bar, Great Titchfield Street, Fitzrovia – review

Tue 11th October, 2011Tue 11th October, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Situated in the heart of Fitzrovia, Kaffeine is an independent, Aussie/Kiwi-run café located at 66 Great Titchfield Street, a short stroll north of Oxford Street.

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A Shot In The Dark coffee bar, Cardiff

Sun 4th September, 2011Sun 4th September, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

Situated a short walk out of the centre of Cardiff on City Road, A Shot In The Dark is a cafe/bar/venue that stays open late with occasional live music events.

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London’s coffee bars in the 1950s and 1960s – archive video footage

Wed 31st August, 2011Wed 31st August, 2011 - by editor - 14 Comments.

Served up by the impressively titled ‘Special Features Division of the Rank Organisation’ is this fascinating look at London’s coffee bars in the 1950s and 1960s.

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Camera Cafe, Bloomsbury – a camera shop and cafe combined!

Tue 30th August, 2011Thu 29th October, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for somewhere interesting to grab a bite to eat after visiting the nearby British Museum in Bloomsbury, I recommend checking out the Camera Cafe. As its name …

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Store Street Espresso serves up a delicious Bloomsbury brew

Tue 26th July, 2011Tue 26th July, 2011 - by editor - 6 Comments.

As you’ve probably worked out by now, I’m a big fan of independent coffee houses, and am always interested in checking out new coffee shops around the capital.

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Brixton Space, Tapas cafe/bar on Brixton Water Lane picks up rave reviews

Thu 21st July, 2011Fri 22nd July, 2011 - by editor - 2 Comments.

A welcome addition on Brixton Water Lane is the new Brixton Space Tapas cafe/bar, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the week using fresh market produce.

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Tapped & Packed coffee house, Fitzrovia serves up the goods

Thu 14th July, 2011Mon 25th July, 2011 - by editor - 3 Comments.

Named after the process of dosing a coffee machine, Tapped & Packed is earning a reputation as one of the finest coffee shops in central London.

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Afternoon tea at The Wolseley, Piccadilly, London

Wed 22nd June, 2011Wed 22nd June, 2011 - by editor - Leave a Comment

As a birthday treat, I was taken to the famous Wolseley cafe/restaurant at 160 Piccadilly, Mayfair W1 for afternoon tea a while ago to fill my face with tea and …

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Wild and Wood coffee, New Oxford Street WC1

Sat 11th June, 2011Mon 25th July, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

Ever since the demise of the Photographers Gallery, I’ve been looking out for new cafes in central London. Yumchaa is probably still my favourite, but this small cafe by close …

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Where to eat in Brixton or Herne Hill with young kids in tow?

Tue 26th April, 2011Tue 26th April, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

We’ve got quite a few mums posting on the urban75 bulletin boards, and when someone visiting Brixton asked about where they could go with their kids, gaijingirl posted up a …

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Celeb-compacted launch for The Shed Cafe, Walham Grove SW6

Fri 25th March, 2011Fri 25th March, 2011 - by editor - 1 Comment

I’ve been along to some cafe launches before, but there’s no doubting that the launch for The Shed in Fulham last night was the liveliest of the lot.

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Homelook/Sanders 460 Brixton Road – set to be a Costa Coffee

Tue 15th March, 2011Wed 16th March, 2011 - by editor - 12 Comments.

It’s been empty for years on end, but it you fancy bagging yourself a bright red shop in the heart of Brixton, then 458-460 Brixton Road can be yours for …

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Cafe Sitifis review, 11 Rushcroft Road, London SW2 1JS

Tue 22nd February, 2011Tue 22nd February, 2011 - by editor - 7 Comments.

Tucked away off the main drag of Brixton’s Coldharbour Lane is Cafe Sitifis, a friendly cafe serving up a reasonably-priced selection of meze, hot and cold paninis, cooked and continental breakfasts, …