Midday meal in London

“Super nice café inside the park plaza hotel. Staff is really nice and kind. I am an ex barista and lemme tell you the coffee is AMAZING. The barista was a Spanish guy the did one of the best coconut mocha I've ever had in London. It's a bit pricy tho 9.50 for 2 mochas, but the place and atmosphere is nice and is inside a hotel so it costs more.”

“Came in with my son and was greeted by a lovely woman named Joanna, she sorted all our drinks and food out and made sure we were happy and comfortable the whole time. Was very smiley and chatty and made sure my son was happy and occupied. Very approachable and just and amazing staff member always attentive and gave us incredible customer service. Will definitely come back soon!”

“Great tasting food and amazing service. Highly recommended if you are in the area or a short drive away.”

“This place is so underestimated! An absolute gem of Leytonstone. From the outside, you might just walk past but once you’re inside you are instantly impressed with wonderful friendly service, outstanding food and delicious wine. The chef here is brilliant! Every single dish we had was absolutely delicious. Our party of four shared the prawn and saffron risotto, Mediterranean sea bass, sticky steak salad and prawn in white wine sauce and we were absolutely bowled over by how delicious they were! Highly recommended”

“Great food (especially the full irish), great staff, great all round”

“Great soft play for little ones in the basement. There is a ball pit so it's great for really little ones probably up till 3-4 I guess. Brought our first child here and now bringing the second and the first one still loves it (2.5years)”

“I wasn't expecting this level of incredible food from a food van - I guess this teaches me a lesson to never judge somewhere without trying ;) Chips were on point!! And the jerk chicken in pitta was great!! Excellent friendly service as well. Note it is cash only.”

“This place is amazing! The staff are so friendly - we went in after closing time, yet they still made us our order and let us dine in. They are so incredibly sweet and the food is banging always!”

“Friendly fast service All meals and sandwiches made fresh while you wait. Brilliant portions and prices. I've been using Petros for over 4yrs and fully recommend this café, everyone I've taken there have always gone back and introduced their friends too. Don't miss out try Petro's for yourself”

“They have huge variety of freshly prepared tea and cakes. It’s a family run business, everything is being homemade and tastes authentic. Their pink tea is the best I had in long time so highly recommended. Karak chai is different and tastes amazing. Also tried kheer and cakes which are good to try. Located on Hendon high street next to Hendon mosque and Aladin restaurant, plenty of parking options in nearby streets.”

“Delicious English Breakfast! A bit lighter than a greasy spoon diner and just as flavorful. The gluten free toast was exceptional, and I was a big fan of the coffee. My only critique is that the eggs were slightly overcooked for my tastes; I wish I had gotten a bit of runny yolk. Still tasty! Fast, friendly service. Cute outdoor seating. Would visit again!”

“Great hospitality and great service. With the best food.”

“Delicious and generous full breakfast at a good price. The owners are very friendly.”

“Such a lovely cafe, friendly staff, lunchtime food is so tasty, Cakes are delicious also, If you are in the area or live nearby check it out, You won’t be disappointed :)”

“It is what we'd call, in Italy, "Gastronomia": everything is pre-cooked and well exposed (also well explained, if you need an explanation on the ingredients), so there's no way of getting a "surprise plate" at the table! This place saved our vacation: I eat gluten and dairy free, while my sister and nephew can eat lasagna and cotoletta or polpette with no issues at all. The oat cake with banana and dates also saved my breakfasts: literally lovely, very very good tasting. Thanks Felice for always being kind and paying attention to our needs. Super, super suggested: this place accomodates all tastes and dietary restrictions!”

“Amazing cacio e pepe pasta with black truffle cream, one of the best I have had in London! The linguine with clams was great too, really fresh clams and interesting use of spring onions with cherry tomatoes! Will definitely come back and try the other pasta dishes!”

“Nice cozy cafe with friendly staff and great breakfasts. Tried Big English and macchiato. Enjoyed thoroughly.”

“What a cute little Italian restaurant. Fresh food. The coffee was delicious. We also had a calzone, it’s was big enough for two to share for lunch. Our waiter was as very attentive and funny. It felt like an Italian grandmother was about to walk in. Awesome family feeling. So many cheeses and meats to choose from also. Wish I had a limitless belly”

“Have always had great food, impeccable service and as they take Tastecard, its a very good price. Never been disappointed.”

“Wow! You get what you pay for! Food tasted great, the flavours are impeccable! The quality of meat and vegetables. Customer service and delivery driver was outstanding. Thank you!”

“One of the greatest if not the best coffee In the area. Their dark roast is perfect. They’ve got some great baked goods and food too. We come here most morning after walking the dog. I highly recommend it.”

“This is one of our favorite spots in London. Pan uses fresh, high quality ingredients and he cooks with love. The Greek salad is so yummy and we can’t wait to try everything on the menu.”

“Been eating at least 4yrs twice a week in this cafe great food and staff always having a laugh and a chat with customers”

“I Love This Place, I’ve Had Take Out But Mostly Use Delivery…I’m So Picky About How I Have Certain Foods So I Leave Notes And They ALWAYSSSS Get My Orders Right…I Know My Orders At Probably Annoying But I Do Appreciate The Fact That They Meet My Expectations Every Single Time.”

“I eat in, or order takeaway, from this lovely restaurant all the time. It's an absolute gem! I don't know what the negative reviews are talking about - I've been to Thailand and eaten Thai food for years, and always enjoy the food here. The staff are so friendly and kind - they always go out of their way to accommodate my dietary requirements (I'm coeliac). The food is reasonably priced and delivery is always pretty quick. Highly recommend it.”

“My fave greasy spoon in the area. Everything cooked in fresh oil, side salads amazingly fresh and crunchy, food in general a very competent version of the classics.”

“Very good little café. A varied menu at good prices. A selection of all day breakfasts, which include tea or coffee age toast, all for £6.50 or less, selection of burgers, grilled food etc. Ladies in the shop are friendly and helpful. Overall cleanliness is good, decor not too outdated or shabby. Popular with builders and trades people as well as the locals.”

“Prompt greetings. Competitive prices. Nice clean atmosphere. Great service. Deli-Licious food. I've been a returning customer since the cafe opened after covid lockdown. And they haven't let me down yet. I recommend you give em a try.”

“Very cosy atmosphere. I use it for work and study purposes on a daily basis as it has a section at the back suited for this purpose. Staff very lovely and professional.”

“If you're looking for a place to grab a drink in the city without having to break your bank, Royal Star is the place to go. It's got this plain street exterior but once you step inside, it's like entering another world. The staff is always welcoming and attentive and the drinks are cheap. Plus there's this one bartender that I have my eye on...”