Showing posts with label coffee. Show all posts
Showing posts with label coffee. Show all posts

Monday, 2 June 2014

Restaurant : Riding House Cafe, London, UK

I went here for brunch with friends on a Saturday in April. Being a BIG pancake fan I was very excited to see Buttermilk Pancakes on the menu.  Unfortunately they were dire (dry and cold) and I had to send them back. Second plate of pancakes much tastier. 

My mixed experience with the food quality and the EXTREMELY slow service would make me think again about returning here. 


1st attempt - dry, cold and hard pancakes. 

2nd attempt - light and fluffy - much tastier. 


Good wide choice for brunch menu. 

Cappuccino - looked good but was the weakest coffee ever - yawned away during and after drinking it! So did my friends. 


Time of visit: April 2014.

Saturday, 31 May 2014

Cafe : Cafe Galeria House of Wonders, Cascais, Lisbon, Portugal


You'll find an arty crowd hanging out in this quirky cafe/ small homeware store. Definitely worth stopping by for a delicious fresh cake. 

Delicious choice of cakes.

Quirky arty interior - level one. 

Tea and strawberry cake. 

Cappuccino (huge cups!) with cinnamon sprinkles and a delicious chocolate brownie. 

Stairs up to the small outdoor terrace. 

Small shop and cafe on the ground level.

Wide choice of teas. 





Time of visit: Thursday afternoon in May 2014. 

Saturday, 3 May 2014

Coffee shop : The Fields Below, Kentish Town, London


I stopped by for a cappuccino (was pretty good). More of a take-out than a 'dine in' cafe, which created a bit of an odd atmosphere. Located right by Kentish Town West overground station, this tiny hipster cafe seemed by far the nicest in the area. 





Time of visit: Lunchtime on Friday, May 2014. 


Wednesday, 16 April 2014

Slate coffee shop, Shoreditch, London, UK


Cappuccino presented on a slate...

Old school benches and desks. 



Time of visit: Tuesday mid morning in March 2014. 

Coffee and cake at The Ace Hotel, Shoreditch, London



Banana and peanut butter cake (I found it way too sweet and sickly). 





Time of visit: Tuesday afternoon in March, 2014. 

Wednesday, 6 November 2013

Breakfast at the Anassa hotel, Cyprus

The breakfast buffet at the Anassa is so delicious and vast, it deserves its own dedicated blog post...

Day one: a bowl of delicious homemade Bircher muesli topped with two ripe plump sweetened figs. Followed by a hard boiled egg, then soft raisin bread covered with lashings of homemade marmalade. 

Stunning setting for breakfast on the large terrace overlooking the hills, ocean and the stunning (sweet smelling) flowers. The ambiance: peaceful with the relaxing sound of little birds tweeting and the distant roar of the ocean. 

Cute little kitten spying at me through the beautiful flowers.

Day two: pancakes with maple syrup served with fresh fruit (orange, grapefruit, apples and pineapple).

Day three: chocolate muffin, banana cake and cherry cake, all washed down with a cappuccino. Delicious. 

Inside the Amphora dining room. Huge mirrors and windows create a light and airy feel. Beautiful outlook onto the ocean & the outdoor terrace, which overflows with flowers and numerous Olive trees. 

Day four: Bircher muesli, fresh grapefruit slices and sweet plump grapes. Large glass of freshly squeezed orange juice. 

Day five: poached egg on a large white fluffy bread roll. 

Very tempting: some of the cakes to choose from: 


Date of stay: November 2013. 

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Tuesday, 16 July 2013

New opening : Cafe - Tom's Kitchen Deli, Canary Wharf, London



What's the curbappeal?
- Gorgeous deli in contemporary style. Love the pristine white butcher's block wall tiles mixed with contemporary farmhouse furniture
- a very welcome addition to Canary Wharf's burgeoning dining scene 
- I just popped in for a skinny flat white : lovely smooth finish

Will definitely be back!

With love,
Ms. Curbappeal x

Here's some more photo's from my iPhone..


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Saturday, 25 May 2013

Cafe review: WH (the 'Watch House'), Rotherhithe Village, London

What's the curbappeal?
-Quirky cafe set in a beautiful churchyard/park
-Those yummy cakes (see photo)
-Lovely area (Rotherhithe Village, Rotherhithe) - very historic. The Mayflower set sail closeby in 1620 and the local pub (also named The Mayflower)  is from the same period. Lots of period buildings closeby. 

Ps. Curious about its name, the Watch House? Back in time, it was used to watch for grave robbers at St Mary's Church, opposite the cafe. Interesting!

Some photos from my iPhone 

With love,
Ms. Curbappeal x













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