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iantldn said:
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?
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That sounds pretty awful. It takes some effort to fuck up something as simple as a toasted bagel! What were the prices like?
 
£3.20 with a couple fillings.

Mac & cheese side was £2.20 and think jerk chicken, ackee & saltfish & stuff was £5 iirc

Hopefully just a bumpy start and they'll sort out the bagel freshness. Seen some more positive Google reviews so maybe I was unlucky.
 
Yeh I went in the other day. Expecting brick lane bagel but soon realised it wasn’t. Felt to rude to walk out without ordering but wish I had. The bagel was stale and the filling 90% mayo. Rank.
 
iantldn said:
£3.20 with a couple fillings.

Mac & cheese side was £2.20 and think jerk chicken, ackee & saltfish & stuff was £5 iirc

Hopefully just a bumpy start and they'll sort out the bagel freshness. Seen some more positive Google reviews so maybe I was unlucky.
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Glowing reviews on a freshly opened food join always get me going all...

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Went to Thai Tuck Deli in Tulse Hill today for lunch. Not bad at all. Bit small, but reasonable value. Had a main and a starter of large spring rolls + a beer for about 16-7
 
They must have had it in for them to some degree, as they werent allowed to sell cans after something like midnight. Yet the shop on the corner a few doors down by Refill can still operate all night. I wonder how long until they take away that privilege?
 
jimbarkanoodle said:
They must have had it in for them to some degree, as they werent allowed to sell cans after something like midnight. Yet the shop on the corner a few doors down by Refill can still operate all night. I wonder how long until they take away that privilege?
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Remember when they were so keen for Brixton Village/Market Row to turn into an entrepreneur-exciting, yup-luring 'destination' that they seemed to turn a blind eye to the businesses flogging booze without a proper licence?
 
HNY everyone.

Just a note. A couple of local take-aways and restaurants around Brixton that I regularly frequent have been looking a bit empty recently. Support the good independent businesses if you can, January is a tough time as people are short of expendable income but small businesses can feel that pinch even more than consumers.
 
iantldn said:
HNY everyone.

Just a note. A couple of local take-aways and restaurants around Brixton that I regularly frequent have been looking a bit empty recently. Support the good independent businesses if you can, January is a tough time as people are short of expendable income but small businesses can feel that pinch even more than consumers.
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Yah its quiet all over still!
 
jimbarkanoodle said:
and dont use Deliveroo/Just Eat/Uber eats because they take a big chunk of commission for basically doing nothing apart from providing an app.
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As I understand it some businesses use deliveroo/Uber eats/ just eats as they don't have their own delivery service and it might work out cheaper for them to outsource rather than employ drivers themselves? I guess it all depends on the volumes?
 
sparkybird said:
As I understand it some businesses use deliveroo/Uber eats/ just eats as they don't have their own delivery service and it might work out cheaper for them to outsource rather than employ drivers themselves? I guess it all depends on the volumes?
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Especially as these delivery companies pay by the delivery and not by hour. Also driver are "self employed". The reason some business use these delivery companies is that employing people directly is "onerous" cost to business.

Outsourcing is common to big and small business. It is cheaper than having employees with all the onerous responsibilities and costs incurred by business. Whether large or small.
 
Mr Retro said:
Baba G's from Pop that actually started before Pop on Coldharbour lane were on Million Pound Menu last night. They got a £300K investment to open 2 permanent restaurants from Atul Kochar. Fair play to them. Started with £3k.
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Soon to receive the wrath of Ed as they move into the chain category
 
alex_ said:
Brixton village launches restaurant incubator

Brixton Village Launches Restaurant Incubator With Leading London Chefs
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Brixton has a long history of entrepreneurship we are keen to reflect this in our custodianship of the market. Brixton Kitchen is a way to celebrate food, community and support entrepreneurship here in the heart of Brixton. By investing in local innovation we’re hoping to realise our vision for Brixton Village as a cultural and creative space where existing traders thrive, new traders can be established and locals and visitors can continuously discover new experiences and homegrown talent.
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It's all about entrepreneurs, cultural spaces, new experiences and more entrepreneurs. And hubs and incubators, natch.
 
Ms T said:
I think they’re another Pop alumni. Good food.
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They are. It says in the first paragraph of the article! I wonder what happened to Honest who looked like they were moving into the space. Maybe they couldn't get the licence?
 
editor said:
They are. It says in the first paragraph of the article! I wonder what happened to Honest who looked like they were moving into the space. Maybe they couldn't get the licence?
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I didn’t read it! Maybe Honest have over-expanded?
 
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