Randomness Guide to London - Differences between Version 10 and Version 9 of Lantana, W1T 1SN
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If you can possibly make it past any of these, Lantana is every bit up to the standard set by their opposition, so yet one more reason not to bother with the Pret on the corner, though be warned that at lunchtime, it can get very crowded, as there's not a great deal of space inside. |
If you can possibly make it past any of these, Lantana is every bit up to the standard set by their opposition, so yet one more reason not to bother with the Pret on the corner. |
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Inside are a number of tables arranged in a long, thin, slightly subterranean space with natural light coming in down the back. Salads and pies are set out on the counter <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/3392171126/ photo of counter]</small>, with takeaway boxes available (smaller £4.50, larger £6), into which can be placed any combination of these. [[Ewan]] had some of a quinoa salad, as well as roast vegetables, all of which were top-notch, very tasty. There are also cakes, brownies and muffins. |
Inside are a number of tables arranged in a long, thin, slightly subterranean space with natural light coming in down the back. Salads and pies are set out on the counter, with takeaway boxes available (smaller £4.50, larger £6), into which can be placed any combination of these. [[Ewan]] had some of a quinoa salad, as well as roast vegetables, all of which were top-notch, very tasty. There are also cakes, brownies and muffins. |
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A particular focus for the cafe is clearly their extensive breakfast menu, which is served from 8am-noon <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/3392163020/ photo of menu]</small>. Fry-ups are avoided in favour of some very tasty-sounding combinations. [[Ewan]] tried the grilled halloumi breakfast, which at £9 wasn't cheap, but came with a generous amount of halloumi perched atop grilled field mushrooms and sautéed spinach, very tasty sourdough bread, and roast tomatoes, all topped by a perfectly-done poached egg <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/3392177714/ photo]</small>. |
A particular focus for the cafe is clearly their extensive breakfast menu, which is served from 8am-noon. Fry-ups are avoided in favour of some very tasty-sounding combinations. |
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Local Australian-run cafes already have [[Flat White, W1F 0PT|proven expertise]] in making coffee, and Lantana is possibly better than these even -- [[Ewan]]'s 'long black' (a black Americano) took a little wait to make, but was far superior to any others he's had in the area, and cappuccinos have been perfectly executed and attractively presented <small>[http://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/3392175716/ photo]</small>. Most of the coffees hover around the £2 mark for the small takeout size (and £2.20-£2.40 for a large). |
Local Australian-run cafes already have [[Flat White, W1F 0PT|proven expertise]] in making coffee, and Lantana is possibly better than these even -- [[Ewan]]'s 'long black' (a black Americano) took a little wait to make, but was far superior to any others he's had in the area, and on another occasion a takeaway cappuccino was perfectly executed. Most of the coffees hover around the £2 mark for the small takeout size (and £2.20-£2.40 for a large). |
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* [http://community.livejournal.com/londonbreakfast/15108.html London Breakfast review] |
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<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]], 25 March 2009. Opening hours taken from Time Out article, November 2008.</div> |
<div class="last_verified">Last visited by [[Ewan]], 26 February 2009.</div> |
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summary='Great cafe for breakfast and lunch on Charlotte Place.' |
summary='Great lunchtime cafe on Charlotte Place.' |
A friendly Australian-run cafe off Goodge Street.
Charlotte Place may be a tiny little pedestrian side-street, but it's already got possibly the best sandwich shop in Fitzrovia (Salumeria Dino), a pretty decent burrito place, and Blackfoot Butchers (a new charcuterie outpost of the apparently ever-expanding Dehesa/Salt Yard tapas group).
If you can possibly make it past any of these, Lantana is every bit up to the standard set by their opposition, so yet one more reason not to bother with the Pret on the corner.
On the street itself at lunchtime, is set up a small takeaway stand with sandwiches and soup available.
Inside are a number of tables arranged in a long, thin, slightly subterranean space with natural light coming in down the back. Salads and pies are set out on the counter, with takeaway boxes available (smaller £4.50, larger £6), into which can be placed any combination of these. Ewan had some of a quinoa salad, as well as roast vegetables, all of which were top-notch, very tasty. There are also cakes, brownies and muffins.
A particular focus for the cafe is clearly their extensive breakfast menu, which is served from 8am-noon. Fry-ups are avoided in favour of some very tasty-sounding combinations.
Local Australian-run cafes already have proven expertise in making coffee, and Lantana is possibly better than these even -- Ewan's 'long black' (a black Americano) took a little wait to make, but was far superior to any others he's had in the area, and on another occasion a takeaway cappuccino was perfectly executed. Most of the coffees hover around the £2 mark for the small takeout size (and £2.20-£2.40 for a large).
Service is impeccably friendly, even chatty -- something of a rarity in London, it must be said.
Accessibility: Access to the cafe is down three large steps.
See also:
- Boo In London review
- Time Out article (November 2008)
- London Review of Breakfasts review
- World Foodie Guide review
- Gourmet Chick review
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