mimi
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180 Corner Shop has a good ambitious concept, but it feels overpriced for what they offer. The coffee and pastries are genuinely enjoyable—well-made and tasty—but everything else on their shelves leans toward boutique selection and pricing. Enclosed display casings for their pastries are essential for hygiene.
Service was a bit frustrating and long. Despite signalling three fingers for three flat whites, we only received two, and there seemed to be too few staff who weren’t fully coordinated when it gets too busy. I even ended up carrying the pastries myself to the upper dining area. There is a lack of energy and warmth from the perhaps overworked staff.
Overall, it’s a charming spot with quality coffee and pastries, some lunch and dinner later in the day. However, for value and service, it’s not for me. It doesn't look good enough that I am tempted to try their lunch or dinner, as I’d go for stronger competitors at Covent Garden and Soho. Also a florist, deli, gelateria, wine shop… but perhaps less is more?