Review: The Boston Tea Party, Bath, UK

I think I have a new favourite breakfast place. 

Boston Tea Party is a chain of all-day breakfast diners across Bath, Bristol and the surrounding areas. I normally am not a fan of chain restaurants - under most circumstances it would turn me off. However, after having breakfast here, the fact the Boston Tea Party is a chain makes me immensely happy - alas I have the opportunity to sample this menu in multiple occasions as opposed to only when I visit the city of Bath. 

The Boston Tea Party delivers on all front. 

The menu is really very good. There is a wide choice ranging from your standard fry ups (with veggie and vegan options), pancakes with compote and yoghurt or syrup and many variations of toppings on toast.

They were offering sourdough bread, pumpernickle, baps and bagels with salmon, sardines, eggs any way you like, nutella and banana, avocado and hummus…. the choice was really exciting and they are flexible if you want a combination different to what is listed on the menu.

No matter if you are looking for a hearty breakfast or something lighter, there is an option available. The price range reflects this. 10 for the hardcore fry up, 7.50 for the standard (see below), 5.50+ for pancakes and anything from 4.50 - 7.50 for *insert whatever tickles your fancy* on toast. 

The food was top quality. It arrived promptly and all worked perfectly. 

The drinks were also of a very high quality. The latte was silky smooth and the Chai latte was just the perfect winter warmer.

I will be returning as soon as I can to The Boston Tea Party. It is a top spot for breakfast. Whatever you’re in the mood for.

Review: Cereal Killer Cafe, London, UK

I have long loved cereal.

The cereal aisle of the supermarket is my ~zone~. I can easily pass a good half an hour just walking up and down... looking at all the pretty packaging... daydreaming about sugary goodness*....

if cereal is your thing... then this cafe is a MUST. Actually, even if you have a normal relationship with cereal (i.e you don't spend half an hour trying to decide whether to buy Golden Grahams or Captain Crunch) this cafe is worth going to just for the sheer novelty.

It had been on my list of places to visit in London and I'm so so glad I did. I will most definitely be returning. Asap*.

I went to the branch in Shoreditch. Admittedly, the cafe does not draw attention to itself. I actually walked straight passed it and then had to backtrack to find it (thank goodness for trusty Google Maps...)

I think for the best cereal-eating experience, it's best to go before the crowds start building - perhaps before 11am. It may be nonchalant but it certainly drew a consistent line of customers.

The choice of cereals is insane. It's too difficult to choose. I could have quite happily just sat there all day and sampled them all.

I visited early November and was beyond delighted to see that they had some of the Halloween cereals (USA imported!) still in stock. I thought I had missed the opportunity to sample Count Chocoula as I was unable to attend their week of spookiness, where they decked out the cafe in cobwebs and spiders, but low and behold I just managed to get my hands on some!

So here is my frankenstein bowl of cereal:

Is there any cereal in there? Absolutely! Just Count Chocula buried under very generous (they were certainly not stingy!!) helping of candy corn, reeses pieces and a happy hippo!

It was heaven in a bowl. Ugh. Absolute sugar overload and worth every penny. I was over the moon.

So... the cafe which has generated such controversy and hype... I'm certainly a fan. I would recommend this cafe without hesitation.

Go for the experience. Go to say you've gone.

Go for the sugary, sugary cereal goodness. 

★★★★★


*Ironically enough, despite being totally and utterly in love with cereal, on a day-to-day basis, I am actually a porridge eater.

*I didn't get round to sampling the hot chocolate as I was too full but I am eager to return and try it - from pictures, it looked beyond awesome.