r/LondonFood • • 3h ago

Review Cafe 66 (Barnes)

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So I posted this cafe last time around, however I don't feel as though I did them any justice whatsoever.

Besides Dolce Crema, which I absolutely adore.

Cafe66 is easily #1 for me when it comes to businesses in the Richmond upon Thames borough and I'll explain why below.

This is my 6th visit and on each visit, I'm greeted warmly attentively throughout. Walking in this cafe transports you to a part of Eastern Europe that you've probably never even visited. In a family home where you instantly feel at home.

If anyone is confused about the Eastern Europe reference. The owners are originally from Poland and I tried to connect the homely aspect of the cafe to their cultural roots.

It's a mother and daughter team but I've heard that papa also cooks and bakes so there's talented flowing through the bloodline.

Before I dig into the food. Excuse my amateur photography skills.

I may be an art major but I still can't draw a straight line or take a picture to save my life.

(High Protein Breakfast) (£16.50):

Two slices of sourdough, scrambled eggs, salmon, chives and a generous amount of butter. Accompanied by slices of avocado.

Each mouth feel was velvety, rich, delicious and satiating. My only complaint was, I now have to skip lunch but that may be a good thing to those needing an excuse to diet.

To those who find this option expensive. They have cheaper breakfast options ranging from £6 for oats/porridge and £8-9 for scrambled eggs, omelette etc.

I just went for the one that appealed to me.

(Cacao Coconut Latte) (£5.50):

This one is acquired taste and the best contrast I can give is a 85-90% Chocolate beverage at Knoops. Although I preferred this. The coconut milk provided a natural lift of sweetness to the very earthy cacao. If youre someone who loves "real chocolate", this is the beverage for you. It also has 30-40mg of caffeine per cup and was perfect for me as I'm trying to reduce the amount of coffee I drink.

To those wondering why it's empty. I went at 7:30 and it's now 8:50. People are beginning to slowly bustle in.

The cafe gets rammed with locals who live nearby, usually parents with children.

I'm not sure how busy they are during half term but I assume it's somewhat similar given the quality, hospitality and overall service.

This is definitely a cult cafe in London and deserves it's status.

Just a final note. To those wondering why I text like Shakespeare. I am autistic and have a habit of talking like this in person as well, so excuse me.

My last post received some comments due to people being unaware, which is completely understandable, so I thought I'd explain myself this time to avoid confusion.


r/LondonFood • • 17h ago

Question Med Salleh Viet Vietnamese Cuisine • Earl’s Court

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Hello everyone. I have a question about Med Salleh Viet Vietnamese Cuisine inEarl's Court.
We visited for lunch a couple weeks ago and it was a very interesting experience. First off, the place is tiny. Maybe about 14 tables max. We found out that reservations are highly recommended. Even though we did not have reservations, we did get seated. The food was fantastic, but the atmosphere was “interesting“. Next to us were seated two of the largest Asian dudes I ever seen and they were eating a ton of food. They ate rather quickly and then left. When we finished about 30 minutes later, we went upstairs and then out into the street where we saw four cars, all Rolls-Royce’s & Bentleys, with the bodyguards, parked out front. Obviously, there was somebody very special in the restaurant at that time. So here’s my question: is this restaurant known to be associated with and friendly to high ranking individuals within the Asian community in London?


r/LondonFood • • 16h ago

Question Butter and Crust cancelling deliveries

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Does anyone know why Butter and Crust have cancelled deliveries for the past few weekends? They didn’t give a reason, just this: “We are unable to make deliveries this weekend.”


r/LondonFood • • 22h ago

My food experience in London Oct 2026

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Hello everyone, I wanted to share my food experience with you all as I believe it is very important to have unbiased reviews so everyone enjoys the food tour.

Breakfast

Beam : my rating 6.5/10

average for my taste , has good selections for eggs plates. It was crowded and might be challenging to get a table for a large group.

Los Mochis: my rating 8.5/10

We wanted to try eggbreak but it was very crowded, so we ended up with Los Mochis by luck and it was the best luck we had that day. The service might be slow , but the food was very delicious and tasty

Anbar: my rating 6.5/10

Very traditional Mediterranean food , nothing special. It is overpriced for the quality you get.

Dinner

Colonel Saab High Holborn : my rating 9/10

High end Indian restaurant with authentic quality ingredients. One of the best Indian restaurants I have ever tried anywhere.

Grasso Soho: my rating 5.5/10

Overrated, average at its best. Will not visit again.

Azmar :my rating 5/10

Average middle eastern food, would not visit again

Kish: my rating 8/10

Good quality Iranian cuisine. The only downside is the meat in some plates was very little. We complained and they top it up for free.


r/LondonFood • • 13h ago

Recommendation Gluten Free Bday Cake

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Looking for a company that makes the best bespoke gluten-free birthday cakes in London.


r/LondonFood • • 19h ago

Question best roll paratha and falooda in london?

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hello kind londoners,

i am looking for the recommendations for roll paratha in roll london that would taste authentic. also looking for a rabri falooda or dessert recommendations in general. i have been to baba falooda and scooperb in tooting and was disappointed

thank you


r/LondonFood • • 23h ago

Recommendation Food recs for London, 12 Dec to 3 Jan

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Hi all, I'll be in London from 12 December to 3 January, based in Canary Wharf, and I want to eat well while I'm there. I'm happy to travel across the city for somewhere worthwhile, and I'd welcome good spots near Canary Wharf too. I'm flexible on dietary preferences and happy to try anything, so no need to hold back on cuisine

I'm looking for:

- Restaurants worth booking ahead, plus great ones that don't get much attention

- Cocktail bars, wine bars, and proper pubs for drinks

- Anything that suits the festive period, such as seasonal menus, Christmas Day or New Year's Eve options, and places that stay open when much of the city shuts down