RestaurantsLondonBayswaterW2

Harden's says

All-day cafe serving healthy breakfast and lunches, with small bites in the evening (Thu-Sun); owners Mathew and Charmaine Tabatabai have created "the coffee shop of their dreams" complete with bespoke under-counter coffee machines so you can chat to your barista.

survey result

Summary

£38
    £
3
Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

This “great meeting spot” in Bayswater is “ever-popular” for its “excellent coffee and snacks” served in immaculate minimalist surroundings, from founders Mathew and Charmaine Tabatabai. The menu stretches from breakfast/brunch dishes to afternoon cocktails.

Summary

£31
    £
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
3
Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“Incredible coffee” (roasted by Kiss the Hippo) is the star turn at Mathew and Charmain Tabtabai’s four-year-old Bayswater venture. They do a “great breakfast”, too, with “excellent scrambled eggs” – and a range of cocktails for later in the day.

Summary

£35
    £
5
Exceptional
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

Mathew and Charmain Tabtabai continue to serve caffeine highs alongside brunch, breakfasts and yummy baked goods at their award-winning (including from Harden’s!) three-year-old Bayswater brew-stop, with beans from the excellent Kiss the Hippo.

Summary

£25
    £
5
Exceptional
4
Very Good
4
Very Good
* Based on a three course dinner, half a bottle of wine, coffee, cover charge, service and VAT.

“The best coffee in town” is the claim made by fans of Mathew and Charmaine Tabatabai’s year-old Bayswater brew-stop, which – with Mavam espresso machine, BOCCA beans, partnership with Ozone coffee roasters, hand-made artisanal cups, yada, yada – is a perfect pitstop for caffeine junkies. It’s “a great hang out” too, though, serving simple salads, pancakes, eggs on toast…

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Restaurant details

Highchair
Yes
No dress code
28

Prices

Traditional European menu

Main Pudding
£14.00 £6.00
Drinks  
Wine per bottle £20.00
Filter Coffee £3.50
Extras  
Service 12.50%
Westbourne House, 14-16 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 4UJ
Opening hours
Monday8 am‑4 pm
Tuesday8 am‑4 pm
Wednesday8 am‑4 pm
Thursday8 am‑4 pm
Friday8 am‑4 pm
Saturday9 am‑4 pm
Sunday9 am‑4 pm

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