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Sandwich shop in Croydon, just off the High Street. It's quite small inside, with only three cramped tables for eat-in.

The daily queue out the door at lunchtimes might be attributed to its convenient location to the Council office around the corner. Convenience certainly does play a part, but the delicious fresh bread, varied and unique daily specials, and friendly staff are the real reason you'll almost always wait a bit before being served. The queue does move quickly though and it's definitely worth the wait.

Along with salads, soups (though not in the summer months), and jacket potatoes, there are two "fillings of the day" - veggie and non; and a selection of breads to choose from - basic sliced white, granary bloomers, focaccia and baguettes. A sample of vegetarian selections has included spring onion, veggie sausage and egg mayo, Mexican lime chili (using rice as a base), aubergine, feta and basil with spicy tomato, and Greek salad. Bec usually has the granary bloomer, and as of August 2015 sandwiches cost between £2.50-£2.80. Fizzy pops and a small selection of crisps as well as home-baked cakes, flapjacks and biscuits are also available.

They also serve breakfast. Breakfast baps are a particular favourite as is the coffee - regular or "gourmet" with flavoured syrups for £2 at the same size as a chain coffee's medium. It's always open by 08:00, possibly earlier and closed by 16:30 although I am unsure of the set hours.

Bec's verdict: I would eat here everyday if I had the time and money to do so.

See also:

  • Photos of menu as of November 2014: 1, 2
Last visited by Bec, August 2015.
OS X co-ord: 532346 OS Y co-ord: 165330 (Latitude: 51.371087 Longitude: -0.098447)
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