Risking Cafe - Camden

Overall tense atmosphere. When we asked to pay by card, staff acted like it was unprecedented and had to scramble for the card reader. Noticed this happened with other customers, too. Generally felt a burden to be there. Coffee was watery and pastry wasn't up to the price point. Fried breakfast (beans, toast, egg, sausage, tomato, mushrooms) was okay. Had better breakfasts at much cheaper cafes.

I know London is expensive but charging almost £4 a cup in a cafe with 'shabby not-so-chic ' furniture with lukewarm service means that the coffee is outstanding, yes? Sadly, no, it was very mediocre. Back to our preferred cafe without a doubt (it was closed this time) and will definitely not be visiting this one again.

This is a rickety old venue in need of a revamp ...but a place which reminded me of the very old Coffee shops in Greece. We popped in for a quick brunch before heading off the the British museum. We walked into the shop and instantly started staring at the menu high up on the wall, The owner said ..OK well don't say hello then. I apologised and said..Ooo sorry we were staring at your menu he replied laughingly that's OK I was only joking. Now to some that may appear a rude welcome on the part of the owner. However, to me it was typical Mediterranean humour, which to some may not always fall well. Ok so the mismatch chairs and tables, old crockery and metal tea pots from the 1970's are not fashionable, but I actually liked the step back in time feeling. Food was freshly made and prepared quickly. Not at all expensive for its location. You may find better in the area, but I liked its difference.

Rude rude staff Absolutely disgusting Undercooked Portuguese tarts Coffee was cold and a dirty chipped cup Service was beyond rude and no card payments Stay away and never visit this place

Unfortunately the service is almost insignificant and personnel quite rude. Atmosphere is only just okay and food acceptable. Avoid the place!