05 September 2011

'Kool kat' with a memorable bitter ending...

Tapped & Packed (Fitzrovia, W1T 1JD and W1T5AH)

Coffee:  4.5 / 5
Ambience:  3 / 5

Strong, but infused with a memorable bitter ending.

If you can get past the 'kool kat' attitude which lingers in this intimate cafe, then this venue is worthy of a second, and fourth date.

http://www.tappedandpacked.co.uk/index.html

31 August 2011

Let's pretend it never happened...

Megan's (Fulham, SW6 2EB)

Coffee:  2 / 5
Ambience:  3.5 / 5

Kitsch premises, mundane, watered down coffee.

Let's pretend this coffee date never took place!

http://www.megansrestaurant.com/index.html

21 August 2011

Australians are just so sexy...

Lantana Cafe (Goodge St, W1T 1SN)

Coffee:  4 / 5
Ambience:  4.5 / 5

Strong and good-looking.

Smooth, aromatic and intense, without being sloppy.

This Australian owned cafe, sets the standard and proves why Australians are just so sexy.

http://lantanacafe.co.uk/

14 August 2011

A strong, unpretentious antipodean...

Kaffeine (Fitzrovia, W1W 7QJ)

Coffee:  4 / 5
Ambience:  4.5 / 5

Strong, well crafted and unpretentious albeit, a little bitter and rough around the edges. 

This gem is antipodean owned and its coffee (and cakes) are unforgettable. 

Do antipodeans have the 'midas coffee' touch?

www.kaffeine.co.uk/Home.html

Dull and frigid...

Ella's Bakehouse (Covent Garden, WC2E 8RB)

Coffee:  1.5 / 5
Ambience:  2 / 5

Alluring, delectable cupcakes.  Dull, frigid coffee.  

Resulting in an unmemorable time together.  'Don't call me, I'll call you'.

 http://ellasbakehouse.co.uk/

Memorable without the gimmicks...

Rabot Estate (Borough Market, SE1 9AA)

Coffee:  3.5 / 5
Ambience:  3 / 5

Strong, intense and memorable, without the gimmicks.

Looking forward to another date.

http://www.rabotestate.com/boroughmarket.html

13 August 2011

Sloppy and understated...

Cafe Carmina (Marylebone, W1U 3RB)

Coffee:  2 / 5
Ambience:  3 / 5

Sloppy, diluted and understated.

Reminiscent of 'Crappuccino' days at Starbucks.

http://www.carminacafe.co.uk/

Orgasmic and posh...

Gail's Artisan Bakery (Notting Hill, W11 2DZ)

Coffee:  4 / 5

Ambience:  5 / 5

Orgasmic coffee!

Strong, sexy, sweet and oh-so-posh - just like the crowd that frequents this cafe.
 http://www.gailsbread.co.uk/?CategoryID=301#notiinghill