Cafe review: The Legal Cafe
Address: 81 Haverstock Hill, London, NW3 4SL – map
Tel: 020 7586 7412
Overall rating: *** (out of 5)
Atmosphere: ***** (out of 5)
Service rating: **** (out of 5)
Review by: Alexa Williamson
If you’re in the Belsize Park/Chalk Farm area of North West London and looking for a sunny spot to meet a friend for a chat or read your book and have a coffee or eat lunch, then look no further than this wonderful looking little cafe. Offering a bite to eat – and legal services (hence where dervies its name from) – it’s a great spot if you want a quick drink or dish or if you want to while away the time in a nice environment.
The cafe gets a medium rating as it has high and low points. The high points are that it’s an excellent, sunny spot with large floor to ceiling glass windows, wood floors and a nice modern decor and the staff are very friendly. The low points are that the drinks are expensive (eg £2.00 for a cup of simple English Breakfast tea) and the tea tasted funny (think the milk was off). The girl at the counter was very nice and sympathised with me when I said this. However, she did not offer to replace this or refund my money (although she probably would have if I’d asked). The other low point is that the food is looks good – paninis and salads and the like – however, it’s not an inspired menu.
Overall though, recommended for locals or others visiting the area.
Further information:
The Legal Cafe (Official site)
