http://www.dreyfuscafe.co.uk/
I came here with no expectations, which is often the best way to have a new experience. Keep an open mind and don't prejudge (or so I am told by people who meditate).
Ben
and I spotted Dreyfus bakery/cafe one day while driving through the area, and made a note of it
for a future visit, as it looked nice from the outside.
When
I was in primary school my teacher had the class write the word "nice"
on a piece of paper. We then put this paper into an empty matchbox (I
promise there is a point to this story).
Anyway,
the whole class was ushered outside to the school's rose garden where we
dug a hole, buried the matchbox and held a funeral for the word
"nice". Our teacher told us that we could no longer describe things
as "nice" and had to find alternative adjectives.
To
this day, I still avoid using that word whenever possible. But I will make an
exception for this review, as the term "nice" is an appropriate
descriptor for this cafe.
There
is nothing to offend at Dreyfus. The decor is uncontroversial and conservative, a la House & Garden
magazine, with wood panelled walls painted in soothing sage tones.
Jazz
music played at just the right (unobtrusive) volume, lending the cafe an understated air of
sophistication.
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| My cake is bigger than Ben's |
The
cake selection was not extensive, but I was very satisfied with my large slice
of carrot cake with crushed pistachio and orange icing. I had a taste of Ben's walnut
and fig, and my only criticism is that it was a tad cold, being fresh out of
the fridge.
The
cafe overlooks the pretty Clapton Square, so a spot by the window is a must.
It
is a "nice" place to relax and ponder life's big questions. Or
meditate.
Personally
I think the owners have played it a bit too safe with the decor, and the sum of
its parts is a little on the bland side.
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