I always aim to try a different place when I eat out. Living in central London means you are never short of choices. I recently found 'The Locals Cafe' on Instagram and I was so eager to give it a try. Everything from your classic avocado toast with pomegranate seeds to buckwheat pancakes and everything in-between. They also have a rather appealing lunch menu.
It is a stones throw away from Victoria station, which is a stunning part of London near Sloane Square.
I am a massive advocate for nice interiors. For me, where you eat your food is just as important as what you are actually consuming. The Locals Cafe have this down to a T! You are welcomed with a huge open space, with tonnes of natural light flooding in from the floor to ceiling windows. There are plants adorning the centre shelving unit offering free magazines and newspapers to read while you enjoy your breakfast.
The team there are so friendly and couldn't have been more attentive. I opted to go for a classic. Eggs Benedict only with a twist of Parma ham. Truly a match made in heaven, glossy hollandaise, rich soft brioche, golden poached eggs and salted parma ham. I was drooling. The locals cafe also places a huge importance on presentation, allowing for a killer Instagram.
Freya chose the truffled scrambled eggs with mushrooms and sourdough. It was rich, creamy and just the right amount of seasoning. We both love a good portion of beans, and when they arrived we were most intrigued. They were spicy, yet had a smokiness to them, a fantastic side dish.
We ALSO chose some pancakes to share in the middle. There were two options, however we are both big fans of coconut so we opted for the buckwheat pancakes with a blueberry compote and caramelised bananas.
The coffee was sublime. Offering diary alternative milks along with your classic choices of cakes and treats to go.
I couldn't recommend 'The Locals Cafe' enough. Cleverly named as it sits well in a residential part of Victoria/Chelsea, I can see this being a HUGE hit! Even if you aren't in the area, it is worth the travel.
Click the link HERE to be taken to their Facebook page. They also have a drool worthy Instagram that I would recommend you follow HERE.
Thank you so much for reading.
Luke.
