Places I used to loiter in with extraordinary customer loyalty and eventually made some friends engage in my loyalties all for the sake of hours of conversation and good food and drink:
Café Concerto (High Street Kensington): a local chain, to be fair, luxe with some fabulous cake and coffees if you'd like to splurge!
I dig - a slice of the the Strawberry Gateaux.
Pain de Quotidien (South Kensington/Notting Hill): Another chain, however they have a brilliant brunch menu.
I dig - their brunch bread basket with assorted jams and sauces and their giant cup of hot chocolate.
The Troubadour (Earl's Court): famed as a haunt where some famous musicians got started back in the 50s and 60s, the Troubadour boasts an excellent selection of food and drink and an amazing happy hour deal, but be careful - they make their drinks strong.
I dig - the bucket of mussels, any of their cocktails, and they definitely have decent port wine.
Blushes (Chelsea/King's Road): best place to flirt and meet café regulars. I've had many adventures at Blushes. The owner is particularly warm and the staff endearing.
I dig - their milkshakes/smoothies, coffees, champagne
Market Coffee House (Spitalfields): One of the oldest coffeehouses in London, they serve primarily British fare but they have an excellent selection of pastries and deserts. Their breakfast menu is pretty fab too!
I dig - their Belgian hot chocolate, made with real melted chocolate.
Gallipoli Café (Angel): There are three!!! Personally, I recommend Gallipoli Bazaar if only for the shisha. Amazing Turkish fare, all kinds of spiced teas, Turkish coffee, and a complimentary coffee desert shot at the end. Great place to linger for late night conversation.
I dig - the Sucuk Kepab which is Turkish garlic sausage in pita, yogurt sauce and a secret recipe sauce. To die for.
The Tinderbox (Angel): A hole in the wall coffeeshop by the movie theatre but with an expansive menu. Excellent coffee, milkshakes and deserts.
I dig - Any of their coffees, and definitely their chocolate milkshake is great.
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