Cuisine de Bar By Poilane in Kensington and Chelsea

Tuvimos dos deliciosas ensaladas aquí el miércoles 12 de febrero mientras tomábamos un descanso para almorzar de las compras. Si volviera a ir, preferiría llevar porque no me gustaría volver a experimentar el servicio que recibimos. Fueron desdeñosos cuando mencionamos que habíamos estado sentados durante 20 minutos; era casi como si fuéramos una molestia al traer allí. La comida prácticamente fue arrojada frente a nosotros cuando llegó. Nos hubiéramos ido, pero como turistas, no estábamos seguros de nuestro entorno y nos había resultado difícil encontrar un restaurante adecuado. ¡Chico, lamentamos haber venido aquí! ! ! Me di cuenta de que todos recibían el mismo servicio frío y desagradable y, si pudiera confiar en mi autocontrol, les habría dicho que, en conjunto, eran el grupo de empleados más groseros que había conocido en un restaurante. Pero no pude, ¡así que no lo hice! ! Todos necesitan aprender modales básicos. Compadezco al chef porque es bueno.

Fuimos allí hoy y compramos 3 pasteles, uno de masa madre y los clásicos 'sables': el pastel de zanahoria es insípido, grasoso y probablemente el peor pastel de zanahoria en Ldn, el pastel de limón y amapola tenía al menos 2 días y el último pastel era extraño (¿chispas de naranja y chocolate? imposible de identificar) y simplemente muy malo. Los 3 pasteles fueron directamente a la papelera. Que decepcion. . .

Si quieres probar los bollos más duros que has horneado, tenlos en Poilane. Golpearlos con el dedo no causará ninguna hendidura. Servido con una gran cantidad de crema batida y una pequeña cantidad de crema coagulada.

Escribí una crítica mordaz en su sitio web que fue un fiel reflejo de mi experiencia allí. La camarera tenía una actitud espantosa, era grosera y desinteresada. Como si eso no fuera suficiente, me cobraron de más. poco después de enviarlo, eliminaron la revisión de su sitio web. Esto debería decirle todo lo que necesita saber. No es necesario decir nada más.

Have popped in before to buy bread. This time also visited the toilet. What an eye opener. Not quite what I exoected. Absolutely disgusting. Very dirty and broken down. Left without buying the bread.

Wonderful service considering that this place is always full. We usually visit them when in London and buy delicious bread to bring back to Los Angeles. All new faces working there.

I was appalled to discover there is no disabled access to toilets at Poilane in 38 Cadogan Gardens. I recently visited with my mother who walks with a stick and has difficulty with stairs. The staff saw this as they seated us but they never warned us of the lack of access. Had they done so we would have gone elsewhere. It is particularly unacceptable because it is a new business so I don’t see how this lack of facilities is acceptable.It is also possibly illegal as restaurants have a duty to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ for people with disabilities. Given that this is a new business I fail to see how it is reasonable not to provide disabled toilets. Also the coffee is awful, the famous bread makes horrible toast - undercooked, dry and tasteless -and the service was indifferent

Service very poor. Staff very reluctant to serve customers. Waited 20 minutes, no one interested to come to our table - nor even the tables beside us. My husband had to speak to the Manager and complain in French to get any service. Food overpriced and mediocre.

I have held out for over a year before writing this review. I have been coming here at least weekly for years and the standard was always high. I have to agree with the review of July which said that since the manager arrived a year or so ago standards have slipped. To put it mildly. He barely greets you. The menus are dog eared. The cutlery is in the middle of the large table (which is barely reachable) this used to be delivered with the food. The coffee is undrinkable and when I told this to the manager he shrugged his shoulders. What a great shame. The bread and the croissants are great but you can buy those to take away and go and have your coffee at Hagen down the kings road where the greeting is warm and the coffee delicious. I am sad to say I will not visit again.

The four of us arrived at Poilane at 0945 We were told that there were plenty of seats at the back, that was it. Infact there were two tables of 2 next to each other so we sat there. After ten minutes or so a waiter arrived and took our drinks order, coffee orange juice and water. 12 minutes later coffee arrived and then orange juice. we ordered pastries, fruit and boiled egg for our 7 year old grand daughter. My pastry came within minutes. My wife came 20 minutes later At 10.35 the eggs were put on the chefs counter. After 7 minutes I went and asked if I could take them,. No we'll bring them to you I was told. 5 minutes later they and the fruit arrived, the fruit was fizzy! We had to leave by ten to eleven and I asked for the bill. I had to stand by the til until it was finally produced. WITH service charge on it! which I refused to pay. I slight apology from the manageress but the staff did NOT appear to care. Do NOT go there it is frankly AWFUL

This restaurant is an attractive alternative for a light meal. The specialities are tartines, open-faced sandwiches served on Poilane bread which is baked nearby on Elizabeth Street. Accompaniment is a choice of soup or a green salad. Dessert choices vary daily. The bright interior arrangement includes large tables for groups as well as seating for one or two, which can be convenient if you happen to be lunching alone, perhaps before or after shopping across the road at Peter Jones.

I live nearby and used to come here all the time but since the new manager took over a year or two ago they literally have the worst service in the whole of Sloane Square. Staff are unengaged and clueless, crockery and cutlery is always dirty and the food is hit and miss. The manager is incredibly rude. Refuse substitutions for vegetarians. Avoid! There are far better places in the neighbourhood.

This is a sweet cafe tucked away opposite Peter Jones. The atmosphere is really nice and relaxed. Food is fresh and affordable. There aren't many places to go in this area for a rest whilst shopping so this is a reliable place. There is a small outside area at the back. The banana bread was really good.

If you happen to be near sloane square Chelsea then Poilane is a convenient cafe with a good design and usually a good buzz. The menu is very snack and based on their famous sour dough. There is also some salads and cakes. All in all it works and probably the best cafe around

We popped in here before the Chelsea Flower Show. The coffee machine was broken which was a let down but we decided to stay as the food was usually good. The service however was sub-standard; unfriendly and downright rude. No one bothered with us except to deliver our meals and even that was done in perfunctory and indifferent manner. I’ve eaten here many times before but standards, including the food sadly, appear to have skipped. Disappointing.

I used to like Poilane a lot, I have been a regular since it’s opening.

El café era realmente agradable y la decoración es realmente encantadora, también puedes comprar pan y otras golosinas. . Lo cual es genial.

Me encanta este lugar tanto. El ambiente interior es siempre tan cálido, acogedor y encantador. La comida es saludable y todos sus productos son frescos y hechos con amor. Casi no quiero decir esto, por temor a que nunca vuelva a tener una porción, pero realmente tienen EL MEJOR QUESO EN LONDRES. Ah, ahí lo dije, de nada. Gran café, agradable y servicial, personal feliz y siempre una experiencia maravillosa. Pequeño paraíso de comida, pasteles y gente agradable escondida en una calle lateral de King's Road.

El domingo por la mañana en busca de desayuno tropezó con Poilane! . . . preciosa decoración muy acogedora! Entramos, encontramos una mesa bonita y nos sentamos. . . ¡eligió lo que queríamos y nos dijeron que no podía prepararse debido a que alguna máquina no funcionaba ese día! Así que reordenamos algo que consistía en huevos, jamón, tomates curados. . . En un pan de masa fermentada, ¡se veía muy bien de un vistazo! El pan estaba duro como una roca completamente incomible! El huevo estaba frío con mucha mayonesa! Realmente no es la opción saludable que quería! ¡Y en cuanto al jamón curado, era delgado como el papel y sin sabor! Agregue a eso el café frío y los tomates duros bastante desastrosos durante todo el año. ¡La vergüenza no volverá allí de nuevo! ¡Tuvo un costo de 33 exorbitantes por lo que teníamos! La última vez que desayuné tan mal como en la pastelería Valerie, ¡creo que ya no existe!

Habiendo pasado un total de cinco horas en este maravilloso Café / Restaurante. . . El personal no podría haber sido más amable y atento. . . . A medida que la hora del almuerzo se llenaba, no nos molestaban a movernos teniendo

Staff seemed sad and unhappy. Not welcoming. Every request or question was met with distain. It was a chore for her. She evern questioned what we were ordering given the time of day. Food itself was nice enough, expensive, as expected. Decor and location really good. May return and hope the staff are in better spirits next time. . .

Me encantan sus galletas, pan y tartas de manzana para llevar. Igualmente aficionado a su quiche y ensalada. Solía ​​ser un lugar para observar a la gente vestida elegantemente y ser observada por la ecléctica multitud de SW 3 y los compradores, pero ya no. Habiendo quedado dormido un sábado, decidió no molestarse en cambiar y optó por caminar la corta distancia a Poilane en mis Pj's. Era . . . En el negocio como de costumbre, nadie se dio cuenta, excepto el pequeño perro ladrador en la mesa de al lado que parecía ofendido con mi atuendo.

Vine aquí para el desayuno, así que mi crítica se limita a eso. Los artículos del desayuno son limitados. La descripción en el menú es fabulosa, pero lo que obtienes es pobre. Por ejemplo, había un plato con un nombre extraño y una descripción que parecía ser un elemento creativo. Cuando llegó se volvió a ser dos huevos duros en una tostada! ! !

Realmente, realmente promedio, comida de calidad mediocre que cobra demasiado por lo que es. El personal no se molesta en ayudar y el servicio es lento. La mayoría de las mesas son de tipo comunal, para compartir con extraños y se admiten perros, incluidos los que no paran de ladrar. No iré allí nunca más. No lo recomiendo en absoluto. Los precios son una estafa total.

Very pleasant bar/restaurant with friendly staff. Often the atmosphere makes the difference and this attracts people which enforce the right or wrong atmosphere. At Poilane it is just good. Not too pricey. Would code to come there again. 👍

Sitio no recomendable para nada. Muy caro en relación calidad precio. Mala atención incluso del manager.

Big fan of this lovely cafe for breakfast or take away coffee. Great for people watching if sitting in front part, but equally good for hiding away for brunch in the back.

La sucursal de Londres de la panadería parisinas, Poilane, está escondido en una calle lateral justo al oeste de Peter Jones Department Store.

It’s nice but don’t think it’s clean and hygienic because they allow dogs so they will share the table with you . Love animals specially dogs but not on my table ..

Lovely atmosphere, great bread and pastries, especially the toasted brioche with raspberry jam. Service is always with a smile and a genuine French feel to the place - cosy and welcoming.

ベーカリーとカフェが一体になった感じ。席数はたくさんありますが、席と席の間が近く、きつきつな感じです。並んでいるケーキやデザートから選ぶことも、デリをメニューから注文することもできました。アップルタルトを頼みましたが、さくさくで味はさすが美味しかったです。

I visited Cuisine de Bar with a friend on her recommendation- the first thing which struck me was how busy this place was. It took ages for someone to come and take our order (although the service on the whole was really friendly)

Had coffee, poilane toast and a croissant here recently. The 6 small hard slices of toast came with a very small portion of butter. We asked for some more, couldn't believe when looking at our bill they had the audacity to charge 50p for 2 more small squares. The amount of butter they gave to start with wouldn't have covered 2 slices of toast!. Needed butter as the toast was so hard. The coffee and jam were good. Had been before but not for a little while. Would we return, think there are better options around. The staff were very pleasant

Vine aquí con mis amigos y quedé muy decepcionado. Aunque el lugar era agradable, la comida era muy cara para lo que era. Pedí un tartine salmón ahumado y conseguimos 3 pequeñas piezas de pan industrial (ni siquiera Pan poilane) probablemente de Tesco con mala mayonesa. . £11 para esto. Creo que es muy deshonesto de una panadería famosa como Poilane. .

I always go to Poilane solo, witn family and friends. I love their food; however, service was below expectations. A server sat me down but no one came to take my order for 20 minutes. I ended up leaving very disappointed. In summary, service needs major improvement there especially when the place is busy!!! I don't know when I will start going back but for now, I would rather spend my money somewhere else!

Nunca escribo comentarios. Pero literalmente cómo puede salir mal con el queso en la tostada? Servir en seco fermentado, mozzarella aparentemente. Pensé que sonaba un poco diferente - que dado que era de £7. 50 por queso en tostadas me estaba apuntando para eso - pero era un error sólido. Frijoles necesitaba o tal vez otra persona a través de la mayoría de las gomas para mí, no es una cucharada de chutney pegajosa. No conseguir queso sobre tostadas, básicamente.

Mi favorito. Le encanta estar allí. La calidad de la comida es excelente. Encantador café y cruasanes. El personal y el servicio es excelente. . . Siempre acogedor. Un lugar muy relajado y casual. Debe ir a relajarse.

Decidiamo di provare Cuisine de Bar By Poilâne dopo aver visto recensioni e foto su internet. Abbiamo ordinato due bruschette,...

He estado aquí un par de veces y la comida ha sido deliciosa en todas las ocasiones, el tartines son tan buenas! Recomendaría el zumo de sandía para beber! En general un muy agradable ambiente a tope.

Lugar perfecto para tomar un café con un amigo, el entorno es precioso, el personal es amable, la mejor de la zona.

A relaxed cafe-style place with very good breakfast and very tasty open sandwiches for lunch. The jams are made on the premises and make an excellent accompaniment to the sour dough toast at breakfast. Alternatively, try the egg and soldiers! For lunch, try the toasted avocado and chilli open sandwich. The coffee is excellent.

Lovely interior too and perfect location for local RBKC residents. Service can be a little hit and miss at peak morning hours but I still come back regularly for a coffee alone (takeaway) or a brunch in the restaurant with the wife.

Elegant and unobtrusive with a real French rustic decor this is a place in which to relain and savour the open sandwiches ( tartines ) cooked in front of you.Reasonble prices and good service abound.

Their cakes taste of nothing. We had a table near their kitchen where food was all over the floor. Will not recommend at all.

We went for a late breakfast and ordered a salmon egg dish which came with a side salad. My friend's salad had unfortunately a long hair and we asked it to be replaced. The waiter took it only to bring back the same salad and pieces of bread! Toilets are dirty too. Disappointing and expensive for what is was...

Ate here a few times on a recent trip and loved the Tartines with soup or salad.Seems to be popular with locals, shoppers and artisan bread buyers. Refectory style seating suited us but there are smaller table and chair combinations at the back of you are meeting a fellow spy.

Cozy, relaxed place with Danish furniture, kids friendly, excellent tartine, especially spinach egg option.

A nice café, the staff were friendly if not very attentive, and the sandwiches were very tasty but rather expensive for what they were. We went in the evening but I imagine it would be a better place for lunch.

Beautiful, cosy trendy place....with lots of birch colour wood mixed with a warm and modern lighting creating a relaxed atmosphere...can't give opinion about food...but the coffee expresso was absolutely disgusting...shame for such a nice place....Kind and cheerful Spanish waiter, very professional.

Gran sitio para desayunar. Después se convierte en un bar con tostadas y ensaladas. Muy buenas y originales.El servicio impecable. Se echa de menos una carta algo más variada.Por lo demás muy bien.

I have been to Poilane several times. Your visit can be hit or miss and for the past several months it is more like a miss.I have had a fantastic experience there on many occasions.On our last visit, coffee was great - again depends who is making it - but the apple tart - cut from a large one, when sometimes you have some individual ones, which were available at the time of our visit - was terrible. It was soggy and chewy on top - was it from yesterday's production - when it used to be lovely with a soft crunchy base.Service has gone down hill too ( wrong order, missing items or dishes not coming together ). The manager does not seem to have a clue of what is happening there, hardly present... It can be great and can also be dreadful, which it was on our last occasion.Unless something is done urgently, a lot of people will NOT go back, including me....especially for the prices they charge.

Fabulous bakery with delicious tartines (open style sandwich), the BEST buttery croissants & excellent artisan coffee (square mile)!! Very authentic feel to the place, and very chatty, friendly service - what's not to love!! Very busy café - so you know it's good!

Le service par les jeunes français sont de bonne qualité. La cuisine de bar est très agréable pour une pose shopping.

I used to come here often and it was delicious, but it has really gone downhill. I came with my mother for breakfast and the service was very slow, some things we asked for didn't arrive. Both of our tartines (beetroot and goats cheese, avocado) were disappointing. The famous sourdough was dry and stale, I think it was yesterday's. We were given 4 different black pepper grinders before we found one that actually had pepper in it. I asked for an egg on top, and asked for it runny. It came hard and they billed us for a full separate egg on toast breakfast. For the price (over £40) it should be an excellent meal. It really wasn't. Won't go again.

Absolutely fantastic. Very relaxed atmosphere. Very casual setting. The menu choice is excellent with fresh produce obviously used. For once I was able to eat lunch and hold a meeting at the same time !

This place is always buzzing! They serve lovely dishes for breakfast and lunch. It is always of good quality and accompanied by lovely service. It caters equally well for groups and solo visits. Get a coffee and some toast and read the papers made available! A lovely way to start the day!

A friend suggested meeting for brunch. The layout is jumbled and the service is appalling. One has to struggle to get attention and we had 3 people serve us for a simple snack .The waitress forgot the water and seemed disinterested. I had a 'tartine' that consisted of a few shreds of tomato and radish, with a miserly scraping of mackerel pate upon what tasted like stale bread. Plus a few lettuce leaves as an afterthought.The ' bread' was almost impossible to get your teeth through .This miserable offering was an extortionate £12. I cannot emphasise how un recommendable this over priced shambles of a restaurant is.

Popped in for a coffee and was blown away by the fabulous curly haired barista who knew exactly what she was doing, something that seems quite hard to come by in London. Will be back!

Our lunchtime snack was good: eggy bread with a side-salad (didn't the menu promise truffle oil? I couldn't taste it), a croissant (good), a latte and an IPA (rather strangely Bavarian). The complemintary cucumber water was a nice touch - and refreshing.I was a bit disconcerted at one point when I realized that I was the only male customer in a room of 36 female customers. Apparantly this was purely random but it added to my appreciation of this establishment.

Dropped by before we headed north for a quick drink and mid morning snack after this place had been recommended to us. At first sight it is pleasant and bakery products looked delicious and our coffee and toast was good but we were left standing for ages and staff were very slow to seat us, offer menu and then serve us. They were pleasant enough but definitely needed some leadership. A short relaxed break turned into an anxious and less enjoyable experience.

The food (we went for lunch) was all right and the prices were high (my sandwich costs 14 pounds). The service isn't outstanding. I would go somewhere else for that kind of money.

The croisstants here are to die for and the tomato soup was truly spectacular. I wasn't particularly enamoured by the chargrilled vegetable salad but everything else was great.

I have visited this lovely hidden place on several occasions and this is generally good - excellent coffee, where service and atmosphere has improved in the past few months. They seem to know what they are doing now....On the last occasion, we got caught in a serious argument between 3 employees - the Asian barista, who seemed to be " in charge " with 2 other waiters ( including a tall guy, who is such a lovable person ). At that time we had just arrived and were looking at the menu. The manager ended up being so rude and vocal that we decided to leave. I was so surprised by such a reaction during a busy service. This is not a management reaction and we will think again about going back.

We came in without knowning anything about Poilane's cuisine.But our waiter, Charbel has been very helpful and efficient in understanding what we were expecting that he suggested exactly what we wanted : Original and of course excellent The greatest apple pie we ever had !

Trendy and buzzing restaurant with healthy style food - best avocado on toast ! Gets very busy in weekends so must book.

On my recent trip to London I was looking for a nice independent coffee shop. While walking around Sloane Square I have noticed this cute looking place and thought its worth trying. I was welcomed with a smile and say at small but comfortable table, and straight away was offered some water which was a nice touch. Ordered coffee and a sandwich, the food presentation was simple but nice, unfortunately it went without the notice that my plate was chipped in two places. This is basic health and safety for me. Definitely more attention needed.

We were pleasantly surprised to find this lovely cafe, hidden up some stairs, opposite a side entrance to Peter Jones, Sloane Sq.Delicious open sandwiches on thinly sliced toasted bread. Very busy at lunchtime, great atmosphere, great food, friendly service, good value.

Un petit coin de Paris dans un quartier londonien extrêmement dynamique. Le lieu est donc très bien situé. Le cadre est contemporain et chaleureux. Le personnel, la plupart tous des français ou parlant français, est adorable et très serviable. La cuisine est bonne et simple avec des produits du terroir bien sélectionnés. Tout cela est parfait pour un tas d'occasions : petit-déjeuner, brunch, déjeuner entre amis. C'est très gourmand et on peut même repartir avec des produits Poilâne !

Good French bakery food, friendly waiter lovely biscuits, ask for a latte but had it in a small cup, at big price

This cafe is one of my favorite places. Weekend is always busy but during weekdays it always gives me a seat. This is, like others wrote here, a bit difficult to find as it locates several steps up from the street. But once you enter, you find it is not so small space. Service is usually very nice, friendly staff and good serive. Food is, well this is originally a bakery and sells loafs of bread and pastries inside, based on bread, mainly. But overall very nice and the price is fine (usually less than 10 pounds) I like the atmosphere most, kind of quiet and you can see various range of people visiting here. Coffee is always good and you can go there alone as they have several one-seaters! I love its apple tarte which is another reason I repeatedly go there. Not for a large group but for two or three people, it is perfect place to relax.

A really great place for a relaxed Saturday morning breakfast. The atmosphere is fantastic and you feel like being in Paris in the middle of Chelsea. The cappuccino is probably one of the best I ever had. Bread selection great and the staff very friendly. Definitely a place to go back to.

Behind The Peter Jones department store, near Sloane Square, you will find Cuisine de Bar, but only if you really look for it. Here you will find the best tartines in London. (Tartines are French open-faced sandwiches). The restaurant is always full. It's is owned by the French bakery Poilane. So that means the the bread is unbelievably good...particularly if you like whole wheat sourdough. Cuisine de Bar is a great place for lunch or for tea, very simple be buzzy with excellent food and pasteries. It's hard to resist not picking up a quarter loaf of bread or a raisin roll or two on the way out.

Nous y sommes allés un lundi matin, très bon accueille, le cadre Agréable et nature. Nous avons goûtez les tartines au thons et un jus de d'orange gingembre carotte et c etait excellent ... Les serveurs sont tres avenants et souriants.

A discreet restaurant with an open plan like loft with a central sky light is trendy as is the menu. Based on sourdough bread with various toppings, or healthy salads, this specialization works. Great buzz at lunch and would love to go for a drink in the evening. Good service and reasonable price for London.

It's hard to see that this is there. A dark glass door looks residential. Inside you can buy bakery items, or linger at shared tables or single seats with boards attached reminiscent of lecture halls. The first time I went in, strangely I couldn't get hold of a menu or I might have been tempted to have an unusual breakfast item. Another time I had their crispy toast and lemon curd. Excellent coffee, fashionable and unhurried, it's a trendy spot.

Usually you have to wait for a table but it's well worth it!Excellent variety of breads of course but everything in the menu is tasteful and worth trying. Keep it up!!

I went on a weekday lunch and it was still busy as anything. The menu is simple offerings of tartines using the famous bread, I had a cheese and ham which was delicious and frankly large enough for 2 but I was a greedy pig that day. Nice place with a convivial table and single seating along the wall that's a bit classroomy looking. Nice coffee too. I would definitely go back avoiding weekends.Service was very nice-I had a Spanish waiter who was great.

Great place and location! Much needed! Staff incredibly friendly! Will be going back asap! Was doubtful about reviewing it! Real find

Even if you have never heard of the rather famous Poilâne bread - the original bakery being in Paris VI -, you can give this chic cafe next to Peter Jones in South Kensington a good try. We had breakfast there - with delicious bread or croissants - and lunch. They serve lovely salads, too. Instead of the rather English breakfast at the hotel, we often choose the Cuisine de Bar for something lighter and more elegant.

This neighbourhood classic French bistro has been a standard for Sloane Rangers and yummy mummies who inhabit the surrounding expensive real estate. Don't let that put you off though - the food is well made, good value and the service is excellent. If you can stand the yapping of lap dogs and the even more annoying yapping of the Sloanies ("dahling, the riviera was so common this summer. So disappointing. All those Russians"), sit back and enjoy the light airy space and the fresh baked breads. The baked egg dishes on the weekend are especially good.

Lovely and warm place. There are communal tables too in the main area where all the pôilane breads and other goodies. I highly encourage everyone to give it a try. If you're a bit hungry they have delicious soups and tartines which are toasts with various toppings to chose from. Yum yum yum

This is our third visit to this cafe. The first was OK, the second was poor so we went back for the decider, which turned out to be awful. The food is expensive and the service was really not good. We ordered from their "specials" and was only told 1 mins later that the key ingredient had run out earlier in the day. So I ordered another dish. Again, it took the staff another 10 mins to tell me that had also ran out. I eventually just gave up and shared the dishes ordered by my family. All of whom were disappointed with their dishes.To make matters worse, instead of offering some worthwhile compensation (such as comping a main dish or giving a 20+% discount, they made a big deal of taking off the cost of one cup of coffee ! This is about 3 quid off a 50 quid breakfast for 4 people. None of who will be going back.

This place is a terrific venue. Excellent and calming decor with it's position in 'Sloane Ranger' territory nothing short of perfect. I always expect a high service attitude by the staff and good fresh food when I drop in as I often do. This afternoon was no exception. Our coffee and croissants were excellent. Oh, and it was quite sweet listening into the conversation going on behind me. A young and very smart couple had just heard the news that they were expecting their first baby. Nice!!! The menu there is without doubt a tad over priced though ... but who cares!! Well worth going to when in the area.

This is the second time we've been here and again we had an excellent time. Staff were welcoming, smiling and attentive and the food was delicious. We also thought it was very good value as the tartines also include a choice of soup or salad. We also enjoyed fruit salads that were full of really sweet strawberries, raspberries and blueberries - lovely for the hot summer day. The restaurant décor is really nice with a choice of smaller tables for 1 or 2 or big sharing tables. Coffee came with a choice of cold or hot milk and reasonably priced at £2. Another plus is that you can buy the delicious Poilane bread and pastries to take away. Highly recommended

One would think with a brand a product of such excellence as Poilane (not to mention the location and decor), the owners would focus on outstanding and prompt service. We had an 11am breakfast last Sunday...lots of Y generation staff walking aimlessly rather than attending to customer needs. Restaurant was half empty when we arrived e.g. more wait staff than customers. We waited 15 minutes to order (couple egg dishes and one brioche w butter and marmalade). Egg dishes took 30 minutes to serve meanwhile we ran out of coffee and juice. No asked if we wanted more...getting the waitstaff attention was difficult. Juices were good, cappuccino was weak and cold, and (by the time we left), quite a number of patrons with dogs (lots of barking). Disappointing as we have been loyal both to their Paris and Elizabeth Street locations for many years and expected more.

The interior is very well done where they managed to bring diferent atmospheres wether you are on your own, with kids, or like us came for a brunch as couple.However we found it a bit over priced (£13 for slamon tartines...it's good but not £13 good).If they work on this they surely would have earned more starts from me ;-)

We like to eat French sandwiches and patisserie and eaten regularly at various full-service Paul branches, Laduree and some exquisite locations in Paris (including Poilane) so were keen to try out Poilane's latest venture behind Peter Jones in Chelsea.Decor is a mix of warm woods, exposed concrete with eclectic old framed paintings mixed with graffiti-esque murals. You can see down to the lower kitchen level in the central glass tower.We were surprised that on a Sunday in July at lunchtime the place was quiet and were delighted to get a table. Service was warm, smiling, friendly and efficient.We chose: Cured Baked Ham, which came with salad and bread - although the vine tomatoes were missing and no explanation given for this omission. The Chicken Caesar Tartine with salad rather than the soup option. We also had 2 generous sized pots of tea and a croissant.The mains are priced at £8.45 and £11.50 respectively. They were both delicious and the salads were perfectly dressed. It would have been more than appropriate to have been asked if we wanted the croissant warmed, we weren't and we had to ask for jam (which was then charged, which we think was more than cheeky)Deserts were the apple tart and brownie, both were OK but nothing amazing. We were expecting something more from them here, the other options were banana bread or carrot cake - you're not exactly shouting Parisian or French or avant-garde cuisine here guys! Come on!We left having purchased take away of 2 croissants and some brioche, the final bill was over £60.Would we return, maybe for a special occasion....although there are plenty of other places to go in London for those. This is just a cafe. Still unsure.

I am french and i ate in many good places before, this cuisine de bar from Poilane, is in Chelsea behind Peter Jones, the hot chocolate was average and not hot just tepid!! the brioche was good but 1 toast out of 2 was burned! good point for the lovely caramel fleur de sel from Beillevaire (another compagnie)the sourdough bread and the biscuits with croissant pain au chocolat and apple tarte was not better than Paul!! i will not go there again because it does not worth the high price! the staff were polite a bit arrogant though, which i do not like, but at least they smile, The Ina Garten Barefoot Comtessa and Nigella Lawson are wrong it isn't that good, sorryNasty toilet