Harden's survey result
Summary
“Perfect for cheese lovers”: the “quirky and atmospheric” cafés adjoining these excellent retail cheese emporia – particularly the well-known branch in Marylebone – are particularly “good for lunch”, offering cheese and charcuterie boards alongside simple dishes like pan-seared salmon or paté en croute. Top Tip – worth remembering for breakfast.
Summary
“Simple food done well...and the cheese!!” – this small group has basic eateries attached to their stores as well as “an enormous selection of cheese to buy at retail”. WC1 is by far the most popular outlet – “like wandering into a village restaurant in the heart of Bloomsbury”. “If you like cheese and wine, what’s not to love about this place?”
Summary
“Lots of lovely cheese” is on the menu at this specialist trio in Bloomsbury, Marylebone and Highbury, complemented by a “truly interesting and well-curated wine list”. The “delicious fondue and raclette go down well on a winter’s day”.
Summary
You can book any time for the cafés at the Bloomsbury store and for certain sittings in Marylebone if you visit these well-known cheese emporia. Obviously the cheese is an attraction in itself, but there are other high-quality options.
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Restaurant details
La Fromagerie Café Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Comfortable good but limited menu."
"Bit overpriced for the portion sizes. Hovering waiter a tad annoying at times. Perhaps better just to buy cheese from the shop rather than a dining in option"
Opening hours
Mon 8– 10.30pm Tue – Thur 8am – 7.30pm Fri 8am – 10.30pm Sat 9 – 7pm Sun 10 – 6pm
Last orders: 7.30 pm, Sat 7 pm, Sun 6 pm
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