Abuelo

Cool brunch place! ☕️🍞 Make sure you book your table in advance especially on weekends 🤝🏼 Queueing was not fun here, since staff was slow with cleaning up tables and had no overview of the people that waited. After getting a seat, food arrived pretty quickly! 😊 I loved the build a breakkie option! 🥰 The boiled egg 🥚 was 10/10 and the handmade marmalade 🤯🤯 in love! However the food arrived before the drinks did & I don’t like that. After just finishing the lovely breakfast the staff had the audacity to ask wether we could finish up our food faster so they could place our table to the party next to us (!!!) because they misplaced them. That is simply unacceptable. I loved the food and I loved the vibe of abuelo but the staff destroyed the experience. There should be more people on weekends and they should split areas of responsibility. So sad! 😢

Great place, though it’s often quite busy, so it can be hard to find a seat inside. The food and coffee are both really good. My only concern is that the last time I managed to sit indoors, my clothes smelled a bit afterward, which is a bit annoying if having a professional meeting, and service was slower than expected. Other than that, it’s a great spot — and I’ll definitely be coming back whenever I’m in London.

This was my first experience at Abuelo, as my friend and I got there, there was a long queue took us just under an hour to get seated. And the seats offered to us were a bench nexto the window with a tiny coffee table- no space for food when we wanted to order brunch. Had asked the worker (in the image) if we could move and she said she’ll check but there’s a queue, and as I sat down again i could see her side eyeing me and laughing at me with her coworker. I didn’t appreciate that as we waited a long time to get seated so we should at least be seated at comfortable seats, no need to laugh at us and be rude. We eventually moved seats but didn’t feel comfortable to order brunch so just got matcha as we did wait a while. £7 for matcha pretty pricey however the signature cream was delicious and we both liked it. Later, the worker asked us if we were ordering food due to us moving to an actual table so we ordered banana bread. That was literally burnt. Abuelo has alright matcha, however the workers were absolutely horrible. Completely ignored us and gave us horrible looks just because we are in a fancy area and aren’t tourists or white. I wouldn’t come again. I’d try another branch if anything.

Delicious food! London needed somewhere like this with tasty coffees and excellent, well made food. I can’t wait to return and would highly recommend it here. 2 drinks, 2 main courses for £46.

Edit in response to the restaurant’s reply: Thank you for taking the time to respond. I appreciate the explanation around the ingredients and pricing. Just to clarify, the dish was £14.40, and while I understand the costs involved, the issue for us wasn’t the exact price, rather that it felt like poor value for what was essentially a ham and cheese toastie, especially after a 40-minute wait. I completely respect that not every place is for everyone, but reviews are naturally subjective, as they’re based on individual experiences. That said, I do feel that waiting 40 minutes for a light dish is objectively quite a long time. My intention in leaving this review was simply to offer honest, constructive feedback based on our visit, not to be unfair or harmful. Original review: We visited Abuelo yesterday and while we could appreciate the concept and vibe, our overall experience was a bit mixed. The space was quite loud (which we understand given how busy it was), but the combination of communal tables and loud music made it hard to have a relaxed conversation. It felt like people had to talk over both the crowd and the music. The food took nearly 40 minutes to arrive, and when it did, the portions felt quite small for the prices. One of our dishes was essentially a cheese and ham sandwich, priced around £16, which felt disappointing for the cost. We ended up needing to get something else afterward, as we were still hungry. We understand that the concept may be more brunch-focused and that we went for lunch, but overall, the experience didn’t quite meet our expectations. That said, the atmosphere and idea behind the restaurant are nice, and with some improvements in portion sizes, pricing, and wait times, it could be a much better experience.

Interior is properly done. warm wood, soft lighting, calm vibe. Coffee is smooth, espresso is good and the breakfast menu is a surprise win. Good spot for a relaxed coffee or light breakfast; come early or book on weekends.

Atmosphere is amazing, dim lighting and overall gives a cozy vibe. Seating can be a bit awkward if it’s crowded so definitely recommending reserving a table in advance. We tried the Spanish tortilla which was decent and the cold brew specials, the dulce de leche one was great!

A hidden gem! This coffee and wine bar is the perfect blend of minimalism and warmth. The earthy decor creates a calm, inviting atmosphere, simple yet so thoughtfully designed. The staff are incredibly friendly and made the experience even better with their attentive and genuine service. I tried their matcha, and it’s hands down the best in London- smooth, rich, and perfectly balanced. Whether you’re stopping in for a quiet coffee or an evening glass of wine, this place gets everything right.