The Table Cafe

Great eggs Benedict and super banana waffles. Best coffee I've enjoyed in London so far (6 days drinking). Delightful service. A must visit!
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Malcolm Utley - View all reviews by this user
10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Sunday, December 30, 2012

We held our annual company party at The Table a few weeks ago. Sean and his team helped organise the event brilliantly and were fantastic on the night. The food was delicious and they had a good selection of wines. We also made use of their in house Jazz band. Everyone had a great time... It was our best party yet!
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9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Good but not great we thought - first time visit on Saturday and we could sit out on the candlelit terrace on a balmy October evening. Slightly off notes were the lack of complimentary bread (£4 for focaccio but it's just nice to have a piece to nibble on while you wait, not a huge basket of the stuff) and the ridiculously over priced sides - £3.50 for half a dozen semi-raw runner beans!! My husband's char-grilled belly pork was 80% char and 20% grilled and the garlic wedges were soggy and didn't taste of garlic at all. On the plus side, my onglet was fabulous as was the parsnip mash which accompanied my husband's pork. The cheeseboard was pretty good, and good value at £7.50 and the wine was excellent. So a bit of a mixed bag, but at £80 for two for 2 courses and a bottle of the cheapest wine, we expect better.
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Jane Lancaster
7 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 7 | Atmosphere 7 | Value for money 6
Sunday, October 02, 2011

My partner and I have come to know and love The Table Cafe over the past year or so. As a usual Saturday requirement, we stop off for breakfast on the way to weekly shop at Borough Market. Getting there when they open at 08:30 is a plus as within 45 minutes the place is usually packed, with a queue by 09:30. While some might consider the menu limited, the choices are great indeed. The chefs know what they are doing in turning out great food at a great price. (As an American in London, I have to say I wouldn't mind seeing some breakfast potatoes or rosti on the menu!) The service is always friendly, favourite things remembered, and apologies extended if something isn't available, isn't quite right, or our usual table taken by someone who arrived earlier. If our routine had to change through no fault of our own, I can honestly say the start to the weekend would probably be less enjoyable. All this said, to the owner/manager of The Table, I would just ask one question: "What happened to the lovely, friendly, smiling waiter Mariano (probably misspelled, apologies!)? He is sorely missed and would be a treat to see him back. Thanks to all that work there.
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Mark D Bailey
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Tuesday, May 24, 2011

I went there with my partner on a Saturday , rather early in the morning. The place filled rapidly but the general atmosphere kept being very relaxed and friendly. The staff is one of the nicest I have ever encountered in any restaurant. Really helpful and friendly. They went to all kinds of trouble fixing a highchair for a little baby.

We were quickly served , the food was very well presented and of very high quality.

Coffee especially was wonderful. I had the pancake with banana and my partner had "the full english". In my opinion all was reasonably priced.

I loved the open kitchen concept and I was impressed by the neatness and professionalism of the work there.

Next time I'm in London I will definetely will go here again.
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Sabine Pietercil
9 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Friday, December 17, 2010

I went to the Table for breakfast this morning (there is a Boris-bike docking station right outside) and was very impressed.

Buzzy atmosphere, long wooden tables Wagamama-style, and delicious fresh food served by super staff. My eggs, bacon and tomatoes on toast were excellent and my colleague's eggs benedict will be my choice next time. Coffee, fresh mint tea etc - lots to choose from, and you can check in advance what you want on a good website.

Not particularly cheap (my plate cost around £8.50) but well worth a visit. There is an outdoor sitting area, but it was not being used today with the temperature hovering around zero!
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James - View all reviews by this user
9 Overall rating
Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 8
Friday, November 26, 2010

I went to the Table for dinner with a group of my friends, the service was great, very friendly and we were served quickly and unintrusively. We were quite a big group and despite this we all got served together which was good as no one was left waiting.

The food was great, very tasty with a varied choice on the menu but not too complicated and busy.

The atmosphere was fantastic. Lovely lighting making it very personal but also so I could see the person sitting in front of me!

I will definately go again, infact I've booked our work christmas lunch there.
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10 Overall rating
Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, October 29, 2010

Went to The Table for lunch this Saturday. It was about half-full, and the atmosphere was quite nice. However the service was incredibly slow. We had to wait 15 minutes for anyone to take our order, another 15 minutes for a glass of water (which came in a dirty glass) and the food took over 25 minutes. Considering it is pretty standard cafe-brunch food, there is no reason for this. everyone knows how long it takes to poach an egg.

The food was pretty good - uncomplicated, but tasty. However I was so hungry after waiting so long for it, I would have eaten a scabby horse.

At one point I counted nine members of staff (there were about 15 diners) who kept huddling together for chats. When we were trying to get someone's attention for the bill, they miraculously disappeared, apart from one waiter who was obsessively filling sugar bowls despite the three tables all waiting for their bills.

The service was inattentive and we were not asked if everything was ok. Though they were very thorough when it came to adding the 12.5% service charge (which was handwritten on the printed bill). We didn't pay the service charge, and no one looked up when we left.

I find it hard to believe this was just an off-day, as they weren't that busy, and there were plenty of staff. They just didn't seem to have a clue how to run a cafe. There's laid back, and there's backwards.

I won't be going back.
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Waltshaw - View all reviews by this user
4 Overall rating
Food 6 | Service 1 | Atmosphere 4 | Value for money 4
Monday, July 19, 2010