Comments on: Tupelo Honey – Camden Town

By: Eamon

Eamon — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 15:42:24 +0000

I strongly recommend that people avoid Tupelo Honey. After having gone there almost every day for a fortnight, I was verbally attacked by the owner for doing work in her café. Moreover, she accused me of sitting there for hours whilst only having coffee. If she had of politely informed me that the area I was sat in was for diners only then I would have happily moved on, but I was shocked and appalled by the way she spoke to me. Her manner was aggressive and intimidating and any time I tried to interject, she literally shouted over me.

I had recently been going to Tupelo Honey on a more regular basis but had been going occasionally for several years. It has a really nice décor, the food is good and the staff are generally pleasant. So I was especially shocked by this sudden outburst from the owner. Not only was her behaviour totally out of line but her accusations were incorrect. She told me, sinisterly, that she had been watching me for the past few days, even though I’m certain I hadn’t seen her, and said that she had her staff ‘keeping tabs’ on me. But more than her ridiculous claims, the way in which she literally cornered me was unbelievable. Working in customer service, I know that the customer isn’t always right. But to behave as she did is incredible.

I was sure to tell her as I left that she had lost my business and that of everyone I can advise. Although I would rarely wish this on anyone, Tupelo Honey is a business that deserves to fail. People cannot be allowed to get away with bullying their staff and customers as its owner clearly does. I was actually relieved when I read other reviews to see that I wasn’t the only person who had been on the receiving end of her assaults since I left the incident feeling as though I had been victimised. It’s a shame that what would otherwise be a lovely café is ruined by the person who should have its best interests at heart.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Sun, 09 May 2010 13:15:21 +0000

I would have to agree with the previous comment. Excellent platters, great to have with a bottle of wine between a few friends or someone special. The different floors all provide various atmospheres. An open terrace on the top floor, as well as charming restaurant, and a cozy room on the ground floor.
Great cocktails if you’re feeling thirsty, great cakes if you’re feeling hungry, home cooked meals served by very good staff, and all of that for a bargain.
I recommend Tupelo Honey, absolutely!

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 09 May 2010 13:06:15 +0000

Seven years ago, as I found myself in Camden for the very first time after moving to London, I discovered Tupelo Honey on parkway road, as I was craving a piece of cake and a coffee. I stepped into this charming little place, and was enlighten by amazing staff as well as great food disposed behind the counter. After ordering a coffee and a slice of carrot cake, I suddenly realised I was feeling even more hungry, so ended up having a whole meal with a few friends.

I have been going back every week for the past seven years, still impressed by the consistency of the food, the drinks, and the service. The owner has noticed me as a regular, but even before that, her talent as a chef and incredible sense of humour really made it feel like home.

The organic and home cooked food presented behind the counter is all absolutely fresh, cooked on the same day, and great to have with a bottle of wine, on a date or with a few friends. I recommend Tupelo Honey to everyone who is feeling a little hungry, thirsty, or ready to have a feast.