Saturday, 27 April 2019

Cafe Turquoise (Canterbury)

At first glance, a fairly nondescript cafĂ© on a corner of Palace St.  However inside this is a delightful little place with an assortment of Italian pastries and food on offer.  It actually does not pretend to be some gourmet coffee outfit, but has a Turkish inspired feel and a very noteworthy americano.   Special note for the unapologetic 80's playlist, Alphaville & Laura Brannigan providing a particularly welcome soundtrack.

★★★★★★

31 Palace Street, Canterbury CT1 2DZ

Friday, 26 April 2019

The Borough Barista

An interesting looking brand that seems to have appeared in few locations recently.  This experience was in the St James location.

'artisan coffee prepared on demand' they said.  Except when you try to order a coffee, and I mean a real one.  "Americano - its kind of the same thing" said the barista.  I'm not sure what kind of outfit this is, but clearly not one that is in any way serious about its customers.

The said americano was lukewarm, weak and forgettable.

Hard pass.


15 Charles II St, SW1Y 4QU
http://www.boroughbarista.com/

Rosslyn Cafe (London Wall)

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