Knightsbridge Cafe

Prior to a concert, I called in for a coffee and bite to eat, there was not much choice, admittedly at 5.30 but then they ARE open late.

My coffee was "very average" and the choc croissant passable, no more than that.

A friend also attending the concert happened to arrive at the cafe and joined my table. Hers was a separate order and from the few available cakes she chose a coffee éclair (nothing special for the price although a token drizzle of white chocolate was put on the plate to try to justify the almost £3 which it cost!).

This éclair was very dry and crunchy, almost biscuit-like and needed a knife and fork to tackle it! The staff were not very evident and not having eaten much all day, she suffered eating about two-thirds.

When we managed to attract a waiter, she complained at the quality and price, but the staff (including the so-called manager) we not prepared to make any gesture of good-will and she had to pay full price for inferior, overpriced food and unhelpful service.

Add to this, they put both our charges on one bill, even though I had arrived and ordered considerably earlier and was clearly independent of the later order.

The staff were quite hostile and did not even accept that we needed separate bills - all in all a totally miserable experience which neither I nor any friends will repeat. Also the staff reaction was so slow and dismissive that we almost missed the appointed time to meet up with my husband.

(At one point we asked to see the proprietor, but were told that he lived in Cyprus!)

MOST DEFINITELY NOT RECOMMENDED!
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Food 0 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 1 | Value for money 0
Saturday, September 20, 2008

This is Caffe to go for coffee with friends or have dinner with your partner or family. The food is high quality and good value for money, as you dont get a mini portion. There is friendly atmosphere and the cakes are delicious!
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Catalina Lopez
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, May 16, 2007

come to the knightsbridge cafe if you wonna enjoy a nice coffe break,tasty meal,light sandweeches,salad....my favorite is CEASAR SALAD WITH CHICKEN,NICOISE...From sandweeches,,, CHICKEN AND BACON CLUB...mmm...mmmmm..The place is amaisingly desind,fresh colours,comfortable chairs and seats...The waiting staff more then nice,friendly,not pushing you in to anything..I use to work there myself and the owner treated me very nice..My coleagues were friendly and helpfull too..Milkshakes in summer are perfect to cheer you up,Ice tea's a list to choose...and oh my God...the tart's ,cakes and croisant's.....lost for words......

VANILLA LATE my,first morning coffe,and you are full with energy..............

Thanks to all the staff there;Liam,Adele,Lindsay,Shara,Cate,Danielle,Padam,Reda,Karim and in the kitcen a big HI to Carlos for preparing the food so fresh and tasty...I want to say HI to Shean and mr Athos...Regards from Katerina,,,Macedonia,,,I WILL SEE YOU SOON.....
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Katerina
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Tuesday, April 10, 2007