The Table

So I visited the table for the first time this Sunday for a friends birthday brunch. Having waited outside for over 40 min to even get in [no reservations], by the time we finally sat down all we could think about was warming up. Ironically, despite our requests to move, we were then seated right next to the frequently opening door, and were told unceremoniously that we couldn't move [a tone that would become a defining feature of the day]. The menu is good. It caters for most needs, and does provide a great selection of Sunday [hungover] breakfasts, as well as a great selection of sweets [pancakes, waffles, etc]. As you can imagine, still thawing out we excitingly ordered food and drinks and tried to settle in. It was clear from the onset that our waitress, who later turned out to be the manager, had very little interest in us. I appreciate a busy restaurant is stressful, but having been outside in the cold for a long time, the last thing you expect is then a frosty reception from you waitress!On more than one occasion in the opening exchanges, she caught us by surprise with her attitude and rudeness, and having been asked to write down the order [something she ignored], then forgot the order and had to return to clarify it. Not the best start. This was then followed by a series of what can only be called disgusting hygiene issues. Firstly, we found a hair in the milk accompanying the breakfast tea. Most likely from the hairy chef, who insisted on cooking with no hair net and a short sleeve t-shirt. One hair...that can be ignored. This was swiftly followed by another, longer hair, found in the eggs royale. Not nice at all! Having rightfully asked for the eggs to be replaced, a request that was very rudely dealt with by our waitress, the new eggs arrived with not one, but two hairs [no exaggerations] visibly embedded in the food. We of course sent this back. However our request was treated with almost disdain by our waitress who reluctantly removed it from the bill. At this juncture, we though it prudent to examine some of the other dishes we had ordered, and needless to say, more hairs were found in the food!! Something that is NOT acceptable at all. When we then brought these further infringements to the attention of our waitress, we were subjected what can only be described as abuse from the manager/ waitress, who had throughout the meal, treated us extremely badly. When we tried to make a formal complaint, we when then asked to leave, in what must have been the worst handling of a customer in the history of food service. Overall, I can understand why the restaurant is well liked. It is well located, has a fun menu and is quite cool. I am also sure people will disagree with what I am saying. However, in a market place as competitive as London you do not need to waste your money there! TERRIBLE service and lack of hygiene is not worth the overly expensive prices they charge.

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Pretty poor service, I have eaten here once with friends and I ordered fishcake. I have found a couple of fish bones in my food and I accident swallowed one. When I pointed this out to the waiter, they said it was my bad luck. And you can expect bones in their fish cakes. Well, first of all, fish cake is a processed food which means you would normally expect the fish to have been de-boned. Secondly, it was not disclose anywhere in the restaurant or menu that you can expect bone from the fishcake. And lastly, they didnt even tell the Chef about this. It was just assumed that I am wrong/had bad luck! Food was okay but overall service is pretty poor!

Great for brunch; there was a good selection and it took a while to decide but there were no regrets for having settled on the full English followed by some banana bread - good quality and tasty. The service was friendly and accommodating and the atmosphere relaxed. Lovely cappuccinos too.

Mmmm best brunch ive had for a while. In a moment of gluttony ordered the full English with poached eggs and a little hollandaise on the side and was not disappointed. Very friendly service makes a great start to a Saturday.