Friday, 26 July 2013

Kipferl - a little bit of continental in the heart of Islington

I was so excited to stumble across this chic Austrian addition to Camden Passage (Islington). A beautiful looking cafe/restaurant - which promised to be a superbly executed continental coffee spot.

A little caution - this blog is not in the business of knocking other people's business, I'm merely (and very subjectively) saying it how I see it. So let me start with the positives:

  1. Decor, atmosphere, ambiance - all very good. 
  2. The service - very friendly


But that aside, I was so disappointed in this place. It promised so much from the outside. When I sat down inside, my expectations remained high. I looked at the menu and still, i'm ready to launch into a blog about how much I love this place.

Then my coffee and food came. Horrible it wasn't. Far from it, it was just so underwhelming. Being that I felt like I was on the continent, I ordered the cappuccino. I was disappointed on all levels in that it was weak, bland and really lacking.

I ate the french toast, which came with a small smattering of berries and apple compote. Chewy and unremarkable. The compote was nice but probably the only thing on the plate that deserved comment.

Maybe I caught them on a bad day. Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing? Either way, Kipferl - you have so much to offer, so sort out your coffee and improve the quality of your food and you'll be flying!







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