Market Place Cafe
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This greasy spoon café (GSC) is located in a loveless basement in an area that’s already strewn with the likes of Carluccio’s (their first ever branch incidentally), Strada and Apostrophe (yuck!). As far as I know this place has been here since pretty much time immemorial.
The newish lovely lady owner reminded me that the whole place had been refurbed (still looks forlorn IMO) and the menu slightly revised to reflect the 21st century’s obsession with healthy eating. Well, I’m having none of that as I came here purely for the Full English. The inclusive tea came in a pot and was a decent enough brew. The fry-up was gregarious in quantity, satisfactory tasting and like all greasy spoon fayre; tremendously good value. The only tiff I have is why do most GSCs including this one insist on serving up horrible tasting MRM (mechanically recovered/reclaimed meat) sausages, I’m sure that going for the Wall’s variety instead will still pass as ok and won’t break their budget. Brill service nonetheless.
Despite the rant, this is still a haven and a near oasis of calm from the madness of Oxford Circus. Enjoy.
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bellaphon
Overall rating 
Food 7 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 9
Thursday, November 13, 2008
I came across this hidden gem of a restaurant by accident and am so pleased I did. It’s in a basement amongst other of eateries in the heart of the West End. What a find! The restaurant is a cross between an upper class cafe and a restaurant. The food is superb and great value for money. The staff are friendly and always happy to help which is refreshing....... They even have the convenience of internet access for those wanting to catch-up on their email before or after their meal... I have been there a few times since and have never been disappointed. The downsides?? They are not licensed to sell alcohol, don’t take credit card and are closed by about 4.30.. All in all a small price to pay considering what you get.
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S.Brahman
Overall rating 
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Friday, January 11, 2008
