A spin-off of the Monocle magazine, a modest cafe shrouded by scaffoldingHistory and Background:
An instagram massive with the hot chocolate matcha cream at the Monocle cafe…So it’s not a restaurant – but hey, who says I can’t blog it?
The Monocle Cafe actually serves some proper meals, so I’m wary that since I haven’t tried any, I can’t give an overall opinion of what food is like here. They have a great selection of Japanese delights, like udon and salads, but I’ll leave that for your visit.
I came here a few times just for the Matcha hot chocolate, something that became a bit of an Instagram frenzy earlier this year, hot chocolate simply topped up with matcha cream…simple, but so easily satisfying.
Opened 1 April 2013.
The meal:
Shrimp Katsu Sandwich £6Cafe Latte £3Hot chocolate £3 (Matcha cream comes extra 50p – £1.50+)Lanka cakes – Matcha tart (?) with red bean filling £4.90These desserts are produced by Lanka, a cafe which I have yet to visit, but the Monocle also does macarons and chocolate tarts, not everything is about green tea!
Lanka cakes – Matcha tart £4.90Possibly my 4th or 5th cup… (after multiple visits)Katsu sandwich that comes with a handful of salt vinegar crisps and a few slices of gherkinI believe the shrimp katsu sandwich is made to be more of a snack than a meal. (I did share this with Grace – so another reason for me not to be full)
CappuccinoThis red bean filling… so unbelievably goodService: Since it’s a cafe, minimal interaction
Bits and bobs:
Its quite a walk away from Bond Street, but its right opposite Chiltern Firehouse…maybe do some celeb spotting?
They have a great selection of foods which I’ve yet to try, but do hurry. Certain things run out real quick, particularly the Lanka selection, or the sandwiches
Opening hours aren’t too long, check the website for details
The hot choc with matcha cream looks yum! Definitely going to try that next time!
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Yes!!! I want to try and find that matcha green can hahah
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