Brixton food & drink news: new restaurants, bars, pop ups, cafes and more

[cuppa tee]

That sucks. Can she (you?) speak to management?

noone here spoke to management because if

the waitress fucked up

then she'd get grief if anyone, tbh it was the way the guy first asks for id and then says no "unfortunately" that they were vexed by.....anyway lessons learnt etc

 

[Gramsci]

KataKata charged £6.90 and it was big enough for two and REALLY tasty. It was really fresh, and you get to sit down and chill out, so it seems decent value to me.

KataKata – a delicious and affordable vegan/vegetarian French/African creperie and art space in Brixton

I was there today and agree you get a lot for your money. Does vegan options as well. Plus very friendly staff.

 

[The Fornicator]

Emergency post!!

Suggestions for the best cake in Brixton (for tomorrow), pleeeease ..

 

[Gramsci]

Emergency post!!

Suggestions for the best cake in Brixton (for tomorrow), pleeeease ..

Miss Cupcake in Market row on the CHL side.

And they are Vegan.

Ms. Cupcake

 

[brixtonblade]

Sponge and Cream did a nice cake for my son;s birthday. In the market - popes road entrance.

 

[Gramsci]

There is also the cake shop on CHL one corner with Gresham road. Mainly cakes to order. Its been there for a while before that row of shops opposite Barrier block got popular.

 

[editor]

There is also the cake shop on CHL one corner with Gresham road. Mainly cakes to order. Its been there for a while before that row of shops opposite Barrier block got popular.

There is also one inside the Village by the exit to Pope's Road but I'm thinking that may have recently been yuppified as I recall seeing some 'small plates' thing in roughly the same place.

 

[editor]

Sponge and Cream did a nice cake for my son;s birthday. In the market - popes road entrance.

Ah yes, that's the one I'm thinking of. And yes, they're still going Best Cake Shops in Brixton, South London

 

[sparkybird]

Another vote for sponge and cream! I didn't even know it was called that. Just know it as the cake shop!

 

[editor]

Good to see Cafe Van Gogh getting a great review here
The Best Vegan And Vegetarian Roast Dinners In London

 

[editor]

And an update from Ms Cupcake:

This weekend we are launching our new icing recipe, containing 33% less sugar than our original. It’s in response to feedback from our customers. We are supporting the launch with a whopping 33% discount off cupcakes in store this weekend.

 

[shakespearegirl]

It is great they are reducing the sugar content of the icing. Mr Shakes loves them because they are vegan but I can't even get through half a cupcake as they are sooooooooo sweet they make my teeth hurt...

 

[MissL]

There is also the cake shop on CHL one corner with Gresham road. Mainly cakes to order. Its been there for a while before that row of shops opposite Barrier block got popular.

I always read this sign as Brixton Coke shop. The logo doesn’t help.

 

[T & P]

I always read this sign as Brixton Coke shop. The logo doesn’t help.

Me too! The logo could also be interpreted as a big mound of coke.

 

[cuppa tee]

New kid on the block offers £80 a pop gin blending lessons.....
Gin Masterclass in London at Cattivo, in Brixton. Make your own Gin in London.
And an all u can glug in 2 hours cocktail drinking club for 30 notes
Liquor Club - cocktail and drinking club in London at Cattivo, Brixton

 

[editor]

New kid on the block offers £80 a pop gin blending lessons.....
Gin Masterclass in London at Cattivo, in Brixton. Make your own Gin in London.
And an all u can glug in 2 hours cocktail drinking club for 30 notes
Liquor Club - cocktail and drinking club in London at Cattivo, Brixton

Eighty fucking quid for a whole 120 minutes of a 'masterclass'. And if you have any money left you can swill down £13 cocktail and enjoy a bottle of Effra Ale for six quid.

This has to be the most gentrified street in Brixton now.

 

[ricbake]

"All afternoon party"
Eat, drink, theatre for £50 what else could you possibly do with your Saturday afternoon - are they aiming at the Stag and Hen do clientele?

 

[editor]

"All afternoon party"
Eat, drink, theatre for £50 what else could you possibly do with your Saturday afternoon - are they aiming at the Stag and Hen do clientele?
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They're rubbing it in the faces of the poor locals.

 

[ringo]

They're rubbing it in the faces of the poor locals.

That's an extra tenner.

 

[editor]

Review for the seasonal menu at Smoke & Salt, which costs £25pp — minimal order for two.
Food Review: Smoke & Salt's Small Plates Are Delicious... But We Want to Eat Them Together

 

[lefteri]

I always read this sign as Brixton Coke shop. The logo doesn’t help.

Me too!

 

[alcopop]

Review for the seasonal menu at Smoke & Salt, which costs £25pp — minimal order for two.
Food Review: Smoke & Salt's Small Plates Are Delicious... But We Want to Eat Them Together

That’s actually at a discount compared to buying them separately.

Nice review as well

 

[sw16er]

"All afternoon party"
Eat, drink, theatre for £50 what else could you possibly do with your Saturday afternoon - are they aiming at the Stag and Hen do clientele?
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I don't know what is worse, the crazy prices these new establishments charge or there tacky as hell marketing slogans.

Someone pass me the sick bag please?

 

[happyshopper]

Well Pieminister (Market Row) didn't last long.

 

[editor]

Well Pieminister (Market Row) didn't last long.

Gone already? Any reason given for its demise?

 

[organicpanda]

peak pie?

 

[ash]

Well Pieminister (Market Row) didn't last long.

That’s a shame the veggie pies were great and travelled well with the mash and gravy as a take out

 

[BusLanes]

Gone already? Any reason given for its demise?

I went a couple of times and thought it was good, but it was never busy, generally or compared to neighbours.

 

[ricbake]

Who has the next big idea for foody heaven coming to Brixton.....
Ex Yum Dee shop is promoting www.brixton-kitchen.com

Please give away all your best ideas here

 

[iantldn]

Spotted bagel world last night next to McDonald's and went in to soak up some alcohol.

They apparently turn off the toaster after 11 because they get so busy. Result was a dry stale bagel that was near impossible to eat. Got home and scraped the fillings off, grilled it and then spread them back on. Was vaguely edible but still clearly not fresh.

Having grown up in East London I was excited to see a late night bagel place in Brixton, but they need to copy other establishments and either buy from the Brick Lane bakery daily or at least get better, fresher bagels. Can't see them lasting even with their prime location and late night opening if people don't like the food.

They also did various patties, jerk chicken, macaroni cheese & etc but I didn't try any of it and with Refill round the corner they've got established competition on that front.

Anyone else had a better experience?