Harden's survey result
Summary
“Out-of-this-world hot chocolate” is the star turn at this choc-themed bar-restaurant in Borough Market, “decorated in the style of a West Indian chocolate plantation, which gives it a great vibe”. “Coffee is good”, the “breakfasts are also decent”, and there’s a “great terrace overlooking Borough Market”. “It turns from coffee shop by day to bar by night, serving cocktails inspired by chocolate”.
Summary
“A chocolate-themed restaurant is a good idea in principle, but some dishes work better than others” is the general verdict on this Borough Market outlet inspired by a St Lucian farm owned by Hotel Chocolat, which “uses cacao in every dish”. “Chocolate mac ’n’ cheese”, anyone? What does work is the “fantastic hot chocolate”, and the café/bar has a “fun atmosphere” in the evening, while “the breakfast menu is really tasty, too”.
Summary
“A chocolate-themed restaurant is a good idea in principle, but some dishes work better than others” is the general verdict on this Borough Market outlet of a St Lucia plantation owned by Hotel Chocolat, which “users cocoa in every dish”. “Chocolate mac ’n’ cheese”, anyone? What does work is the “fantastic hot chocolate”, and the café/bar has a “fun atmosphere” in the evening, while “the breakfast menu is really tasty, too”.
Summary
The “quirky menu” of “unique cocoa-based cuisine” at this Borough Market venue was developed at a historic St Lucia cocoa plantation owned by Hotel Chocolat, and is rated a middling success. The big deal here? – “They serve amazing hot chocolate… well worth the calories!” It’s also “a lovely place for an informal coffee”, or “after work it turns into a bar, so you can have cocktails”.
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Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £1.95 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 10.00% |
2-4 Bedale St, London, SE1 9AL
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Opening hours
| Monday | 8 am‑4:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 8 am‑5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am‑10 pm |
| Friday | 8 am‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am‑4:30 pm |
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