Starbucks, Costa, Caffe Nero and the like!

So, you may be wondering why we haven’t got any reviews on Starbucks, Costa and Caffe Nero. The answer is that we wanted Rate my Bistro to be about cafes that you may not have stumbled across before. To tell you the truth, I think that once you’ve been to one or two of the…

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High Tea of Highgate – Highgate

Entering this tea shop makes you feel like you have gone back in time (in a good way)! There is a lot of attention to detail in this cafe, from the proper china tea cups to the matching cow milk pot. The darjeeling tea and the summer tea were both great. Contrast to the tea, the…

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Libertea – Marlborough Road

Hidden away at the Hornsey end of Marlborough Road this is a cute little cafe.  Serving teas, coffees, sandwiches and cakes.  There are some very interesting works of art on the walls and the owners seem friendly enough.  Football fans will be pleased to hear that Libertea is only a short bus journey from the Arsenal…

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BFI Riverfront Film Cafe – South Bank

As promised, we have reviewed this place again, after it had been refurbished. The new review can be found at https://ratemybistro.co.uk/the-riverfront-at-bfi-southbank/ Below is our original review from August 2008. A popular cafe for Londoners and tourists alike as it is just next door to the National Theatre. Great views of the river, relaxed atmosphere and also…

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World Cafe – Crouch Hill

The coffee was really nice and from the outside you’d think this was a hip place to hangout. Then you go inside and the lack of smiles and friendly staff convinces you to drink up, pay up and go elsewhere! World Cafe, 130 Crouch Hill, London, N8 9DY Rating:

Un Caffe Per Amico – Baker Street

This cafe looks small from the outside. But go downstairs and it opens up into a room with plasma screen tvs and lots of cosy seating. Very light and airy, it doesn’t feel that you are in a basement. A good range of coffees including non-alcoholic coffee cocktails. The aubergine and goat’s cheese panini was…

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Chinalife – Camden Town

If you need somewhere to escape the hustle and bustle of Camden town, then Chinalife is the place to go! As soon as you enter this teahouse, there is a sense of tranquility. The chocolate brown decor with the bamboo chairs and the relaxing music makes it the perfect place to take a moment to…

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The Natural Kitchen – Marylebone

As the name suggests, it is one of those cafes of the natural trend. The cafe is located above its greengrocer/deli shop. The cafe had good natural lighting and a relaxed atmosphere. The hot chocolate was slightly bitter which made a change to the normal heavy hot chocolates available at other cafes. The cafe does…

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Banners – Crouch End

When you want a quick coffee and somewhere lively to drink it then Banners certainly fits the bill. This place had a Mexican feel to it (I think!) , but the wall posters were screaming 60’s revival. All in all, a colourful, lively and friendly environment. Coffee was cheap too 🙂 Banners, 21 Park Road,…

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