Glass House Café
A bit of a souless public servant hangout—pretty sure I was the only person there not wearing a suit. The glass house bit is quite nice, but the inside feels like cafeteria not café.
Coffee was drinkable, though nothing to write home about.
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Sour Cherry
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My long black was surprisingly good. Next time I’ll be confident enough to try their espresso.
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Waldorf on London
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Perfectly serviceable cappuccino, perhaps served slightly on the hot side.
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Kindle Cafe and Catering
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The Glasshouse Express
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When they get that right, it’ll be a 4/5. Until then,…
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Bean in the City
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