David Taylor
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Best coffee in Camberwell, but worst customer service in London. I really want to like this place but every time I go there, I get more and more put off by a number of staff members.
My honest opinion is that the place does the best coffee in Camberwell hands down. However, when I purchase it, its always on the fly due to the aloof and "I'm so cool I don't have to even pretend to be nice" attitude of most of the staff. In a silly way I would like to think they are just socially awkward, so it makes it ok... but I really don't think that's the case.
Now saying that, some of the staff are friendly and its unfair to shoot those individuals down. But lately, the bulk of the staff seem almost upset they have to take your order, fail to even look you in the face, and really can't be done with you fast enough, so they can go back to talking to their friends. Its almost a club house feel for a few rather than a place that welcomes people. Who knows, maybe that's the feel the owner is going for. However, it can't be that great for business, as I know a number of people in the area who feel that same. Cool isn't cool, if you're trying to hard to be cool you know.
The atmosphere is dry. Not cool and calm, but dry. And the truth be told, when I have ordered a salad in the past, I paid over the odds and received a portion so small, it came in a bowl the size of a coffee mug. No joke.
To finish on a positive note, I'll say it once more. They by far have the best coffee in Camberwell. And I am grateful for that.