Gracelands in Southwark

The premises are being refurbished, and a sign says that it is soon to re-open under another name. Hopefully it'll be as good as Gracelands was! I don't know if it'll be the same people running it...

Three generations of the family came here for lunch. We just love it here. Friendly welcome, great service, child-friendly (book and toy corner), fabulous food (especially the quiches and salads), very reasonable prices.

Tengo que decir que tuve uno de los pollos más deliciosos de mi vida el otro día aquí. Recién preparadas, las hierbas y especias estaban muy bien equilibradas para dar una verdadera profundidad de sabor. No se equivoquen, la cocina, que está a la vista como en los restaurantes de moda, es la calidad que encontrará en un hotel de Mayfair, no en una calle secundaria de Kensal Rise. Pero con personal más amable; )

We regularly visit this cafe as a family, they have great food and a small area for the kids to play with toys/books. It’s just enough to keep the little ones occupied.

I visited this cafe with my baby today to meet another mum and baby for coffee. Unfortunately, I did not feel overly welcome when I was asked to leave my pushchair outside in the street. It is a fairly spacious place and was not very busy. There were plenty of free tables and chairs and spaces in which I could have put the pushchair out of the way of other customers and staff. The request therefore took me by surprise, and it was not ideal as my baby was just drifting off, and I had been looking forward to enjoying my coffee hands free. In the end, we sat on the outdoor terrace at the back, it was slightly chilly but at least I could keep the pushchair with me. I understand the need for pushchairs to be folded at busier times, but this was not one. My latte was nice, but, on this occasion, I would not describe this as a baby friendly venue. Sadly, you made me feel unwelcome Gracelands.

Trajimos a nuestros dos pequeños nietos a Gracelands para el almuerzo. Ambos pidieron salchichas, papas fritas y frijoles, pero informaron al camarero que no les gustaban los frijoles, así que, ¿podrían comer pepino? (¡Eso es lo que les dieron! Uno de nosotros había fumado salmón y huevos revueltos, el otro tenía una magnífica quiche con tres excelentes ensaladas. En la esquina hay un área de juegos con juguetes y libros; el nieto más joven (que aún no puede leer) recogió un libro sobre pedos y me pidió que lo leyera. ¡Poco después, todos los niños del café quedaron cautivados! ¡Incluso las momias se divirtieron!Qué gran lugar.

Muy útil con consejos y sugerencias Nick y su equipo se preocuparon por el catering y nos permitieron a nosotros y a nuestros amigos disfrutar de la fiesta. Las ensaladas increíbles, imaginativas y saludables con una variedad de quiches fueron muy apreciadas como comida de jardín de verano.¡Las comidas en casa son igual de buenas! Y el servicio amable con una bienvenida cubierta soleada tranquila en la parte posterior

I have visited this place today and I was impressed. The food is great. We had the English Breakfast. Coffee is also nice and the staff helpful and friendly. The place is nicely decorated. Good food for lazy Sundays.

I love the relaxed atmosphere of this place & the great mix of homemade food, including lots of really tasty, extraordinary salads. I found myself taking notes on the combinations, in order to try to recreate something similar at home.

A gem of a place that’s perfect for lunch. Great selection on offer. We had quiche and selection of salads, that were tasty, fresh and filling.

Fuimos allí para el almuerzo con un amigo y me quedé bastante sorprendido por la variedad de comida que se sirve, ya que nunca he estado allí antes. Todo lo que pedimos estaba muy bueno. Me encantó la mezcla de ensalada muy sabrosa y diferente de lo que generalmente encontramos en los cafés, sin duda volveré. El único pequeño inconveniente es que estaba muy lleno y un montón de niños corriendo. Quizás es menos concurrido en otro momento del día.

School hols so peaceful here today. Brought my Dad in for hot drink and cake. Machiato excellent as was homemade brownie which was light, not sickly or too sweet.

Muy local del centro de la ciudad, con buenas opciones de desayuno. Tienen opciones de desayuno inglés tradicional o la pauta huevos escalfados con aguacate. Muy concurrido, con un personal amable. Sin duda visitar. . . Aunque habría dado el extra si tienen croquetas de patata en el menú!

A super-friendly café where everyone is welcome, including kids of all ages (there is a play area with toys and books in one corner) and breast-feeding mums. Lovely friendly staff, good value drinks and cakes as well as main meals. Love it!

Came in here late afternoon so not too busy. The cake was delicious, not too sweet with a great chocolate kick. Coffee very decent too.

He estado aquí dos veces recientemente. Fantástico chocolate caliente que puede llevar. También tienen un gran desayuno - huevos escalfados eran hecho perfectamente. Puede ser realmente ocupado en un fin de semana con familias así que asegúrate de llegar temprano - sin duda volveremos!

Great place for families & friends having brunch, lunch or just a coffee. Lovely informal surroundings + freshly prepared food.

I've been the Graceland's cafe half a dozen times or so and every meal seems better than the last. They have at least one vegetarian and meat special every day, both of which are always outstanding and varied so you never get bored, even if...

La comida es deliciosa, siempre con una sonrisa amable y el personal es muy servicial bienvenida si resulta que tienes un bebé con usted. Recomiendo el pollo adobado y sus desayunos son de knock out. Mucha suerte de tener este café en nuestro vecindario!

Me tomó un amigo de visita para el desayuno y fue fabuloso. Tenía tocino y huevos y un café y estaba delicioso. El ambiente aquí también es genial, tiene un muy animado y espero tener una excusa para volver!

Came here for Sunday breakfast/brunch. It's very popular and so we were lucky to get a table. Really lovely vibe and very family friendly. Had the breakfast special which was delicious. Was given a side of fresh hollandaise by the chef which was top notch! My poached eggs were perfect too. Plus the staff are very friendly and engaging. I'd recommend it highly :)

I have been to gracelands a handful of times now as it is very close to some of my good friends flat in Kensal Green. Every time I come to Gracelands I Am more impressed with the food and customer service. All the food is prepared from fresh and is fantastic. All the staff are friendly and go out of their way to make sure you are accommodated and happy. Cannot recommend this cafe more nice friendly family atmosphere (even though we are usually 4-5 20 something hungover guys).PS the chocolate brownie I was recommended was fantastic.

It is a really nice coffe shop, family and baby/kids friendly. They make a delicious food, top notch coffee and staff are very polite .Four stars is due to a bit pricy moments.

I love this café which serves great coffee, nice cakes and beautiful (if pricey) hot food however there are usually many screaming kids here which spoils it for me. Today I came in about 1.30pm and what a change - adults!!! No prams blocking aisles, no little people running around uncontrolled - just lots of people chatting and enjoying their food and drink. Fabulous.

I live five minutes drive away from this place and never stepped in this place, and now I kick myself wondering why. It was a friend of mine who suggested this place and we went there for lunch.This place had a trendy feel to it with a great atmosphere, with media crowd with a children's play area within the restaurant, very family feel to it. I ordered homemade Jerk Chicken. Oh wow, this has to be one of best and flavoursome Jerk Chicken I have tasted. Highly recommend this cafe for lunch, it can get a little on a busy side though.

Very nice location with a very lovely crowd. The food was extremely delicious (avocado on toast with egg) and the staff was very friendly. Would recommend for brunch with friends. Not super cheap, but not overtly pricy either.

I am a local but had never been to Gracelands, what a nice little find! The main salon is spacious and lovely, food (I only had pastries so far) is very good and so is coffee. Service maybe a little slow.

My friends live just down the road from here. Four of us woke up there this morning extremely hungover and they recommended it. Perfect place to go any morning, especially when the weather is good as there's a really nice outdoor seating area at the back. Anyway between us we ordered eggs benedict, bacon, toast, salmon and scrambled eggs etc, and a few Bloody Mary's. Hair of the dog. Anyway the food was great, absolutely perfect. The staff were all so nice and friendly, the whole place had such a great vibe to it. Perfect place for breakfast/brunch, would definitely recommend.I know the picture I added looks like something from Google Image but I promise it's legit haha, my friend just edited it to make it look really good

We regularly come to London for the day to visit family. Whenever we pick our three year old grandson up from nursery, Gracelands is on the way home.What a treat, taking the little fellow in for a babyccino (didn't happen in my day!) while we have a cup of tea, and hear all about his day. Great food, lovely friendly staff, and a play corner for kids with toys and books.If you want adult peace and quiet, this may not be the place for you.If you want to bring kids to a place where you and they are welcome, and have a great drink and snack where the kids are safe, this is the place.In adjacent rooms, all sorts of complementary therapies are available, and for the kids, baby yoga (hugely enjoyed by both of our grandsons).

I have been in here twice recently, once with loads of kids being allowed to run riot and another time with quiet children. What a difference!! The drinks and food here are always very good if a little pricey but the atmosphere can either be calm or manic and I love peace and quiet when I am eating so have not had a full meal here for some time.

I visited the cafe for the first time and had intended to stay and have a cup of coffee with a cake, and then to order a take-away dinner box. I changed my mind within seconds due to the noise/activity level and the fact that, despite there being a few spare seats, families had spread themselves out, making it quite awkward to plonk myself in between guarded territory where there were obviously spare seats.I love family friendly cafes and make a point of supporting local, family-run businesses with my own family, however the noise level and general chaos, with staff carrying plates of food or drinks, meandering between high-pitch-voiced moving children, ignited a sudden headache. I changed my mind about staying.I ordered a salad and quiche as a take-away and made a hasty exit.The lady who served me was extremely pleasant and patient with me, while I was adjusting to the atmosphere and dithering about whether to have a coffee or not. She very clearly explained the salad and food options and took payment swiftly as I was keen to grab my food and run.I opened my take-away box when I arrived home and was disappointed to see that one of the three side-salads that I had ordered was missing. I got a healthy portion of my other two choices, however I was looking forward to the spinach salad but didn't get any. The quiche was fabulous. Excellent pastry and a generous and tasty filling. Compliments to the chef for that! However my salad was limp and overdressed with too much soy sauce (or something similar) which took the freshness away. Will I return? Probably but I won't make another special trip. If I do return, it would likely be midweek if I am in the area at a time when I think it is a little less chaotic, however I think I will give it a wide berth at the weekends - despite the fabulous quiche!

I simply looooovvvvvvvveeeeee this place, awesome atmosphere and ambiance. friendly great staff a real homely family environment, Nik and his wife have made this a very special place, whether you just want a sandwich, authentic Jerk chicken with rice and peas, or bistro style burger and chips, fresh made wholesome salads and freshly made Quiche or even a tempting unusual special - Nik has equisite bistro style cooking with a twist, and ever changiing special's menu, will have you returning time after time.This is a child friendly environment which only adds to the character, there are nice tables at the front and back which are very relaxing to sip a nice coffee or herbal tea. A real little hidden gem.

The other reviews are correct that there are kids. It's a kid friendly place with a little playarea for kids. During the weekend there are plenty of people with no kids. I have coming here for 8 years and never seen an issue. The food is delicious. Place to sit outside. Yes it's west London prices but that's to be expected. Highly recommend the jerk chicken. Everything is made to order. Highly recommended.

j'aime bien l'endroit. Ambiance familiale. On s'y sent chez soi. C'est bon et le personnel est amical

I came in here yesterday for a drink and was reminded why despite the delicious food I don't come here much. I sat down and observed a child being aloud to climb all over the sofa and then run to the door and hold it open allowing freezing air tocome in whilst the mother was ignoring this behaviour. Then a group of mums and a dad came in and re-arranged two large tables into one for a party of kids. A scooter was left in the middle of the floor (my Dad who I was with is partially sighted) and kids were allowed to run around whilst staff were trying to carry hot drinks. Eventually the noise was so loud we left. This is such a nice cafe with great quality food but it is spoilt by the way it is treated by some of the customers.

Love Gracelands. We have recently moved away and I miss the coffee. As a regular for years I can honestly say the food is always great quality and delicious. The staff are friendly, and the atmosphere is great. I would recommend the salads and the halloumi special. The almond croissants are also fantastic.

This is yummy mummy paradise. A constant grip is the coffee is always too strong (note: I keep going back!) and the food is expensive for what you get. Having said that the food quality is good. If you want to do yoga with you baby this is the place for you.

I have been coming here on occasion for some years and have enjoyed the excellent (if quite pricey) homemade salads and hot food. These are beautifully prepared interesting dishes made with fresh high quality ingredients. The cakes and coffee are quality too. The only issue with this place is the large number of young children who run riot here on many occasions. There are signs asking parents to watch the children but this place can still resemble a playgroup as it did today with prams blocking the aisles being removed by the proprietors. I considered lunch after my morning coffee but it was so noisy that my Father and I left and went to the quieter if not quite so gourmet Arthur's Cafe in Kensal Rise.

Recommended by several locals, we tried Gracelands for lunch. The advertised French onion soup (on a board outside) was "off" so we had the cauliflower and fennel soup. No hint of fennel and a bland thin texture. The "large mixed salad" was, I think, the worst I have ever had, anywhere. Raw French beans, mixed, in a mess, with dubious coleslaw, some spicy sweet potato and beans do not make a salad, especially with large lumps of stale and oily bread mixed in. Really unpleasant. We sat outside, at the back, with a unobstructed view of the washing-up and storage area, which did not add to our enjoyment. It seems popular with families with young children.

Popped in here this weekend as the pub we had been aiming for didn't open 'til 12pm. So pleased we did, Gracelands is a great find. Very spacious and stylish, there are nice old scrubbed pine tables with plenty of space between them (rare in London) so you don't feel at all cramped. It's very family-friendly. There's a little play corner for kids with sofas, books and toys, and the loo has a baby changing table. Colourful plastic cutlery, cups and plates are also provided.The menu was small but very good; we tried the pulled pork, the burger and the calamari. All delicious and colourful with plenty of really fresh salads. The children had scampi, fish fingers, little chips and beans and they wolfed the lot. Oh and the coffee was excellent, a really great flavour served in nice colourful china. Staff friendly, quick and obviously really want you to have a great meal. They even washed up our girls' bibs for us. My mother in law lived round the corner for 38 years and has just moved away, such a shame we hadn't found this earlier as would have been a regular family weekend meal.

I've just moved not Queens Parks and this was one of the first places everyone told me I must drop not and I have to say I was not disappointed! Beautiful stylist place to each wit rally friendly staff and an excellent chef. Been a few times for breakfast and every time it's tasty and amazing and the coffee is the best in the area. Always packed, obviously very popular but I've always managed to find a table, I love this place, it comes highly recommended!

Found Gracelands! and what a gorgeous place tucked away amongst the back streets of Kensal Rise, we had the most tasty burgers (home made) and sat in the sunshine as they have a decked area in the back that seems to get the sun all day. we went for Lunch and ended up staying for afternoon tea as their cakes are also home made, i loved the chocolate cake. we were made to feel very welcome and our dog even had it's own water bowl. this will become our regular place at the weekends.

Gracelands is our nearest cafe and we love popping in for a coffee and brunch. It's always buzzing with locals and caters for kids, families and singles. The quiche and selection of delicious salads is my favourite. The chef is obviously passionate about his food as he changes the menu regularly and always has interesting options like jerk chicken along with your more regular cafe food. It's very popular with young families and Mums meeting up over coffee and the buzz adds to the general atmosphere.