Cafe, listings for Waterloo
Konditor & Cook
Posted by Manne in Cafe, Coffee Extraordinaire, Snacks and nibblies only, Take away on April 21st, 2009
I have seen people online calling this the adult version of the Willy Wonka chocolate factory.
While possibly a tad OTT on creative freedom, the moniker is not far off. This is heaven on Earth for the cake, pastry and coffee aficionado. Not only is coffee and edible accessories delivered to perfection, the framing of their excellent work is always pleasing to the eye and sometimes even giggle inducing. For example, I couldn’t help laughing when I saw their Ninja Slice cake. “A mind blowing experience”, as one (presumably!) happy customer put it.
Conveniently located just a coffee mug throw away from the excellent lunch pub The Kings Arms, this is a must visit after your meal. Get one of their marvellous double espressos and walk around the corner to the park behind the church opposite the IMAX and enjoy a few peaceful moments of pondering the better qualities of life. Such as sitting in a park in Waterloo with an excellent cup of coffee, pondering the better qualities of life.
Failing that, you could always think about the quote on the church wall:
All may have, if they dare try, a glorious life or grave.
That line is from a poem by George Herbert, one of this country’s greatest religious poets. Look it up, it is called “The Church Porch”. Print it, bring it to the park. Well worth a read and a ponder.
Only drawback of Konditor & Cook is that it draws more people in than cameras at a G20 rally. Persevere though, you deserve that relaxing moment in the park.
Masters Super Fish
I have lived in and around Elephant & Castle for years and thusly walked past this chippie so many times. Located towards the far end of Waterloo Road the red brickwork and green and gold sign is very easy to miss. When you do notice it, it doesn’t really make you think it will amount to much. Just another chippie, right?
Caffe Quattro
Posted by Manne in Cafe, Italian, Sandwiches, Take away on March 17th, 2009
This New York styled caff is full of old American memorabilia and all of the staff members seem to have an Italian accent. It does feel a bit like leaving London and setting foot on American soil when you enter the shop.
Smålands Coffee
Posted by Manne in Cafe, Coffee Extraordinaire, Sandwiches, Take away on March 16th, 2009
Yes, that is an “a” with a ring on top. Pronounced like water in French, “eau” (at least if you are from the south of Sweden, like me, who you do not want to take Swedish lessons from).
Smålands Coffee is run by Eva, an energetic woman who makes up for her short stature with a great personality and an even greater smile. As the name implies (Småland is a region in Sweden) you can find Swedish treats, sandwiches and references here served by Swedish speaking Swedish girls who will fill you up with amazingly tasty caffeine while providing excellent banter.
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