399 New Cross Road, New Cross, London, SE14 6LA // http://www.thelondonparticular.co.uk
Looking something like an antiques shop spilling out onto the busy New Cross Road is this absolute gem of a café. If you can look past the lorries thundering by as you sip your coffee, be ready to discover the best brunch in the New Cross area.
With a kooky, open kitchen, a hodge-podge of rustic wooden furniture salvaged from second hand stores and a couple of breakfast bars to perch on, the London Particular oozes instant comfort for those seeking a haven after a big night out.
Seasonal menus are chalked up on black boards and the cuisine is anything but routine - think a breakfast brunch bowl of merguez sausages, smoky home made baked beans, roast tomatoes and artisan bread (£7.50) or chili and sage baked eggs on a bed of melt in your mouth spinach and caramelised onions (£6). Don't fancy a big breakfast? How about a slice of breakfast frittata (£3), home-made mini brioche pizzas (£3) or a selection of fresh pastries (including what look to be donuts from Brixton's Wild Caper Cafe)? It's all backed up by big mugs of tea and fantastic coffee. That may all sound a bit hipsterish but it's not - it's comforting, hearty food, prepared with care by a small, friendly young team.
The London Particular is open for lunch and now dinner on weekends and the cosy dining room is also available for hire for private dinner parties - definitely one to watch. Just don't sit outside if you've got a stinking hangover...
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