Best proper caffs
Alpino
Chapel Market traders lead the custom at this ’50s caff using charming old crockery to serve its classic cooked breakfasts and comforting cups of tea hot from the urn. Nestle down in the red booths and imagine you’re Lily Allen, who filmed the video for ‘Smile’ here.
Alpino, 97 Chapel Market, N1 (020 7837 8330) Angel tube.
E Pellicci
Featuring a remarkable art deco marquetry interior – which is now Grade II-listed by English Heritage – this East End institution has been in the same family since Edwardian times and remains a friendly place to enjoy a full English breakfast or pies and pasta at lunchtime.
E Pellicci, 332 Bethnal Green Rd, E2 (020 7739 4873) Bethal Green tube.
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Gambardella
A caff of two halves: the front part is early art deco, the back is all authentic 1960s swivel stools, red walls, white-tiled floors and caff-standard laminate tables.
Gambardella, 47-48 Vanbrugh Park, SE3 (020 8858 0327) Blackheath rail.
The New Piccadilly
A vintage set piece of laminate, vinyl and faded showbiz glamour, The New Piccadilly starred in Richard Curtis’s film ‘The Girl in the Café’, along with Kelly Macdonald and Bill Nighy, yet keeps its feet on the ground with budget prices and hearty plates of sausage, egg and chips.
The New Piccadilly, 9 Denman St, W1 (020 7437 8530) Piccadilly Circus tube.
Paul Rothe & Son
This gorgeous old provisioner supplies Marylebone office workers with top-notch sarnies and delicious homemade soups still made by Mr Rothe himself.
Paul Rothe & Son, 35 Marylebone Lane, W1 (020 7935 6783) Bond St tube.
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6 comments
what about pall mall barbers,27 whitcomb st
www.pallmallbarbers.com
Best bookshops eh? I feel Biblion, the Antiquarian bookshop at Grays Antique Market should of been included! Its a treasure trove. Truly helpful staff, amazing diversity of books and in an Antiques Market! Its full of character and in a great location!
What about
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once again - using the 'print' feature of this feature results in text obliterated by fotos in the layout.......
I would add St. John's Bread & Wine (in Commercial St.) to 'Best Breakfasts'. Brioche, porridge with prunes, delicious fresh rhubarb - it's all amazing. In fact, I think I'm gonna go tomorrow...!
Best barbers? Ya... They are also for women? (!!??) Please, let me know about the best hairdresser! I'm new in town (I'm portuguese), and really dont know where to cut my hair. With style, of course!