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“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Hidden Gem! The Grind is an absolute delight! Their hot chocolate is rich, creamy, and beautifully presented—easily the best I’ve had in a long time. The Turkish food is packed with authentic flavor, freshly made, and full of heart. Don’t even get me started on the homemade cakes—they’re just the right balance of indulgent and comforting. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service is always friendly. Highly recommend if you’re after something a little special!”

“Amazing service, super friendly, great prices and food is always good”

“Lovely and freshly cooked food! Massive portions, great value and friendly staff 5*”

“It was my first tasting menu experience ever and I have to say that it was a delightful. The (dream) team: - Joanna was very kind since the beginning; - Chef Patron Sebastian Rast and his team made a great job in kitchen. Very quiet and effective. Absolutely masters! The food: I totally destroyed the wrong concept about gourmet food (gourmet is tasteless or/and not fulfilling). Every single dish was an explosion of flavours. Absolutely stunning! The ambience: Loved the decoration in tones of black and brown and somehow shady and minimalist. I can’t recommend this place enough! Price vs quality outstanding! Congratulations!”

“It's simply one of the best coffee shops in Hackney. Really, they do great coffee. It's also a carefully curated grocery, where each bottle of wine, beer and food is chosen with a keen and discerning eye. The owners are lovely people, proud to call it my local coffee shop!”

“Came in with my boyfriend ordered 2 patties for a quick munch. I am usually intimidated by Caribbean restaurants as customer service isn’t always great. But the lady and the man in the shop running the place were so welcoming and polite and lovely and made us feel comfortable. The patties were gorgeous and hot and decently priced. Will only come here from now and can’t wait to try other food. Thank you ! X”

“Excellent food and coffee, with friendly staff and great service, would definitely recommend trying this little cafe out.”

“First of all, that Korean kimchi pancake is really tasty as it’s so doughy but crispy outside. The ice cream would be the perfect ending of the meal!”

“A small but mighty team runs this gem of a restaurant. Delicious food and relaxed ambience makes this a perfect spot to meet a friend or two or have a date night. You might even want to do take away but then you’d be missing out on the warmth of their customer service. Would recommend and will be back.”

“A really incredible food experience made better by the kindest and most enthusiastic team of chefs and staff. Every course was delicious, balanced, and well conceived. Each course also had such a different take on a new element than the last, constantly impressing. We loved hearing how each dish was contrived and redesigned from earlier iterations and seasons. At the end of our night, the staff were kind enough to spend extra time answering our questions about their ferments, reuses, and zero-waste methods. It was a really special experience! My parents, who are not typically a fan of vegetarian heavy dinners, absolutely loved it! A great spot for anyone interested in local, foraged, fermented, or thoughtful ingredients and dining.”

“I love Babel cafe the coffee and food are delicious! The staff are friendly. A lovely heart warming independent business on Stokey High St, recommend!”

“We had such a wonderful time at Bafarat Cafe, it was an impromptu visit and I am so glad we popped in. The cakes were so delicious, coffee was also good and the people serving so lovely. I am so glad we discovered it and can't wait to visit again! I love hazelnuts, so the Paris Breast was my obvious choice. A perfect balance of nutty, creamy, crunchy and salty flavours! Thank you so much!!!”

“Very good service from Chantelle and the team here with reasonable prices and great food. I had the margarita pizza and it was very good.”

“Friendly service, cheap prices and brekkie was great.”

“I visit this café often for breakfast, and it’s always a great experience. The food is consistently good, fresh and tasty options. The service is lovely, friendly and welcoming every time. It’s a cozy spot that makes for a perfect start to the day. Highly recommended!”

“Food is very amazing but a little on the pricer side”

“Yummy, very large portions of super authentic Ghanaian food.”

“I loved their food, from Koftas on Fridays to anything else on the weekday, definitely a good place to go if you just want a good sandwich”

“Great coffee, friendly and welcoming staff. Paninis great too. Has a nice little outdoor area to have your coffee which rare in this area. Really happy to support local businesses and not chains”

“I stumbled upon Mimi’s Kitchen Eat-In and Takeaway for a late lunch, and I’m so glad I did. The food selection was impressive—fresh, well displayed, and ready to go. I had the Jollof rice (absolutely divine) and the “fish platter”, which was perfectly seasoned and sweet, tender plantain. I also tried a bit of my friend’s moinmoin and it was DELICIOUS. (I literally want it right now.) The customer service was lovely too—the server was kind & mindful when my friend asked if the Jollof and moinmoin had been cooked with any meat, as she’s veggie. It’s always appreciated when staff are considerate about dietary requirements. If I had one small suggestion, it would be to make the drink options and their prices a little easier to view—it would make adding a drink to your meal a bit more effortless. But honestly, that’s the only (tiny) thing. All in all, a perfect lunch find!”

“great spot, they also do a damn fine matcha”

“The Biscoff Cookie pies and pancakes are amazing. I received my order via delivery and it all came warm great portion sizes as well and secure packaging. I will definitely be ordering again!!”

“Been coming here for 5 years for the delicious paninis. The fact that they're a family owned business is a big bonus to me. This shows in the unfailing friendliness and quality. Shout out to Jan Senior and Jan Junior. Keep doing Highgate proud!”

“Best coffee in Herne Hill. They have their own special blend from Press coffee roasters and you can buy beans to take home. Also the best iced coffee in all of London, which comes out frothy and cold.”

“This is an absolutely amazing place to enjoy a great quality cafe or any hot/iced drinks. They also do delicious and healthy gluten free & vegan cakes, treats and food. The staff is very friendly and always makes you feel at home. By far the best café around, I'd highly recommend!”

“Pizza was delicious! Just how I like it! Love the hint of lemon on the zucchini pizza! There is a lovely outdoor space for when the weather is good tho we sat inside. They do not sell beer but you can get one from the place close by.”

“We visited for the first time today and were really impressed. The food is delicious and great value for money. The staff are super nice. Would recommend trying the California Roll JB’s Chicken Roll and Prawn Gyoza’s. Will be our new sushi spot!”

“Excellent Fish & Chips and Friendly Service – Highly Recommended in Kingston! I recently had the pleasure of dining at this lovely restaurant during my stay in Kingston, and I must say, it was a great experience. I ordered the fish and chips, and not only was the food delicious, but the portion size was generous and definitely worth the money. What truly stood out, though, was the service. The staff were incredibly kind, helpful, and made me feel genuinely welcomed. It’s always nice to be treated with such warmth and professionalism. The location was also very convenient — just a short walking distance from my hotel, which made it an easy and pleasant stop for a meal. I highly recommend this place to anyone staying in or around the Kingston area. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, this restaurant offers great value, tasty food, and a Definitely worth a visit!”

“Walked in late lunch. Ordered bacon and egg soft bap. After debating which bread I wanted roll, sandwich or soft bap. Has got to be one of the best and reasonably priced lunch break for a long time. Staff very friendly and willing to help. And will literally go out of their way to accommodate if possible. Amazing service and food”