Vauxhall

A neat place with its historic, classic vibes from its vintage dark wooden tables, solid square stools, high backed metal chairs and fold out wooden ones with vibrant cushions on lovely carpet mats. Unfortunately all of their nice outdoor reed chairs and tables outside were taken by the time we arrived– since the sun was out in full shine but next time though! We were lucky to get the grace of the fan to cool us down a bit at least, after some sun exposure just prior where we sat.
We nabbed a round table in the back corner next door to their great cabinet– which appealed more than their standard café menu. Nothing really jumped out at me but just the look of their sandwiches made the decision an easy order. A blackboard behind the counter for reading of the menu as well. Noticed a small open window that peeks into the kitchen as well as several paintings to be sold on the walls. A cool corner in the front with green hanging pots. Loved the open glass front with it’s automatic door and communal tables. Shared bathrooms by this block of shops around the back if you need it.
Picked their toasted beef and beetroot sandwich which had beetroot red-​dyed gherkin slices, fancy salad, grated carrots, sliced cucumber on black and white sesame seed-​ed bread with a side of spice, bay-​leaf infused tomato sauce. Big fan of the sauce. Loved they arrived on sweet little grandma-​reminiscent plates after a bit of a toasting. Noticed the other sandwiches available– equally tasty looking as well as the array of sweet baked goods on the counter under a transparent cover.
Must come back to try satisfy a sweet tooth as well as a coffee– especially after the paintings of their anthropomorphised coffee machine around the walls.