ITJL in Barnet

Thank you Sachleen for always being so friendly and attentive everytime we come to the cafe!

I've been a regular since this cafe opened, & I was very supportive of this cafe during COVID & LOCKDOWN since it was the only eatery operating in the area, but my tonights experience was extremely awful. I'm not sure if it's under new management or they've employed rude & unprofessional staff. I walked in this evening, to order a meal but as my phone battery was dying I asked the lady behind the counter, if I can charge my phone as I wanted to transfer fund's, she gladly obliged, she then asked me if I would like to order, I did say I would if she could give me 5mins while I waited till my phone charged as I wanted to make sure I wanted to make sure I had the funds to pay. Now, every time I've walked in to this cafe I've always paid after I've had a meal or a drink (coffee or shakes), while I was waiting I noticed a few tables came in ordered, had their meal & paid after they ate. When I got my phone back & placed my order, the lady behind the counter, said "NO YOU HAVE TO PAY FIRST", I questioned why as I said a few ppl paid after they ate & there was a table with a guy eating, she then went on to say "oh they're our regulars we know them we don't know you" I was very bemused with here attitude & service & asked again, why would you want me to pay first & can't be treated fairly like the rest, she then went on to say "my boss said so" , I asked her what was the bosses problem with me & if I could speak to them, she then went on to call him & when I spoke to him, (he wasn't even in the cafe) he went on to say " yeh I've been watching you on CCTV you're pacing up & down (which I wasn't) & that I was being rude to the staff!!" I was absolutely gob smacked, & then asked the staff if I was rude to them & the lady said no I wasn't, I mean the audacity of this guy to call them from where ever he was hiding & refused me service was absolutely DIABOLICAL & VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!!! I've been given a name of the manager/owner of Guldeep Singh, if you're reading this, I'd like to have a chat with you & question you what exactly was the problem, as even YOUR OWN STAFF were confused that you had to call them & try to bully me & shout on the phone that I to PAY FIRST, I mean why I was treated differently from the rest of the customers, who ate first & paid later but you decided to TREAT ME DIFFERENTLY? I've never caused any problems in your cafe & been nothing but supportive but treatment tonight as uncalled for & I'm pretty sure , this cafe is under new management as I've been treated like this ever! MR GULDEEP SINGH, rather than hiding id like to chat to you face to face & question your issue with me. I'll await your response & if you're in this week let me know so I can see you face to face

The breakfast at ITJL was excellent! I had the grilled avocado chicken and it was fresh and delicious. The service was friendly and quick. A great spot for a healthy start to the day!

The food is really good and it will take less than 5 minutes to make it Specially monster burger try it

burger was mush and the curly fries were solid

Went here this morning. And i was greeted warm welcome. I've been coming here since 2 to 3 yrs ago. I think quality is changing. Pancakes was really nice before this morning not so good..i always knew the difference because i used to take pics of their foods each time i ate here.

I wish I could give zero stars for our experience here. My friends and I, a diverse group, were shocked by how we were treated when we visited. When we arrived, we were told they were cleaning and could only do takeaway orders—no dine-in option. Disappointed, we left, but as we were walking out, we saw a group of elderly white women arrive. To our surprise, they were allowed to sit down and were offered full service, despite the same ‘cleaning’ excuse we’d just been given. It was a blatant display of discrimination, and we felt singled out and unwelcome because of our background. This experience was not only disappointing but deeply upsetting. No one should feel like they’re treated differently based on their race. We won’t be returning, and I’d urge others to reconsider supporting a place that would treat customers this way.

I am deeply disappointed by the experience I had at this establishment. Upon entering, my group was told that they were “cleaning” and could only process take-away orders. However, after being refused service, we saw other customers—who appeared to be of a different race—walk in and were immediately offered seats and received far better service. This was both frustrating and disheartening, especially since this was the first time in three years we've encountered such blatant racial discrimination at this restaurant. It's a shame that such an experience overshadowed what used to be a place we enjoyed visiting.

This is by far our favourite little breakfast place. Food is exceptional, service is amazing. We love one of the ladies there, Sachleen Kour. She always anticipates what we want and takes good care of us with a smile on her face! Definitely recommend this little gem🤍

This is our local breakfast spot, we absolutely love it! The service and food is excellent! Especially Sachleen Kour, she knows our orders and brings coffee ready when she sees us! I 100% recommend this place 😊

Came with a friend and it was amazing. I’ve been craving for a juicy burger and I have finally gotten what I have been dreaming about. The burger had a juicy patty with all the veg that you need. It was absolutely delicious. I normally get disappointed by curly fries in other places, but this was so crispy and delicious. Would definitely come again and would recommend to anyone who is looking for a quick bite. A lot of their menu items are also halal which is a plus! My friend had the halal beef lasagne which was also very good. Would recommend to visit!

Really good service, food was pretty good. They also have good vegan options (we went there for a brunch)

I highly recommend ITJL. Excellent environment, friendly service, great menu choices and really decent food and at affordable prices. Sachleen is amazing, She was attentive, and friendly, and made great recommendations.

Didn’t give us a choice for the free drink that came with the meal but wasn’t included also forgot the latte with the breakfast meal, and no napkins or straws for the shake ! Not good enough !

Amazing place, good and affordable food Sachleen was amazing, friendly and offered great service.

Food really tasty, staff lovely, especially Sachleen 😋. Highly recommended 👌

Good quality food delivered in great time.

Me and my work colleagues eat here almost everyday. The staff are wonderful and always smiling. The food is great for the price and the coffees are the best around.

Small little restaurant with nice atmosphere. Food was ok. Sachlen was really nice and professional.

I have been served by Sachleen Kaur, the service was 10/10. Very friendly staff and excellent service.

Driver didn’t ring bell as per asked on delivery notes and ringed the wrong door bell we didn’t know he was outside

Actually received this delivery, unlike my last order from somewhere else. Reliable A+ and decent food too.

I love this little cute place, the food is always amazing and at affordable prices too. The service is also great and very fast. Sachleen Kour was our server last time and she was so kind & helpful with our orders. I will definitely be visiting again x

Sachleenkow She provided us with a more than wonderful service and her dealings were very friendly. Thank you.

One of the best things in North West London great food prices and service! Sanchleen is the best server really caring and kind! Rare gem we must protect at all costs great portions lovely staff. Food is tasty, well priced, coffee comes from a machine and banana bread used to come with cream rather than Nutella but still tasted good. Used to do student discounts and meal deals have increased from £4.99 to 6.49 but prices are still really cheap with no service charge. Beef lasagne is also really good

Always good quality work and quick delivery

Great food, polite service, Amit made sure we are well looked after:)) Thank you

Fantastic restaurant, had lunch here with my friends. Rich menu, great staff and delicious food. PS: Do try ice coffee frappe

What's this? There won't be a next time

Food is standard, not bad but not amazing. The pricing is fair so you can’t complain - The quality of the food is good and the place is clean but the food isn’t anything special that you can’t find elsewhere

Our go to diner when there’s no time to prepare food. Food is very nice and l’"00@“@“”’lllllllll

Original delivery time was 1600. Final estimate 1650. Actually arrived 1635 (1 h 14 mins after the order was placed. Drink was warm. Food was cold and the cheesecake had been placed between all cooked food and was gooey and melted

Unfortunately after the recent ownership change the quality has dropped off a cliff. Old fries (with a hair!) and undercooked spinach burger served. Boxes are no longer marked to indicate what is what so you have to guess which is the vegetarian option. Ordered a frappe and they got confused and made a cappuccino. Told them this isn't a frappe and they went back and forth between themselves. Put the hot cappuccino in a blender with some ice and served that as a frappe. Which was warm...

absolutely so angry waited all morning to get no delivery disappointed

not the best quality breakfast; bacon overdone etc

Great place to try a variety of local dishes like English Breakfast and eggs Benedict

Amazing as always , our go to for yummy salads and burgers and pricing is amazing the same as the quality ❤️

This is first time I ordered from this restaurant Perfect quality so delicious and I am so happy with my food, highly recommended and I will order again and again thanks

I’ve been in London for 2 months to work as manager for a summer camp. The restaurant did the cateering for us and we were all so happy to eat their specialties. Sarah is really kind. Even when se was super busy, she listened to our requests and make our students’wishes come true. 100% recommended!

We used to go to ITJL frequently, We love the food and services there. We went for dinner tonight but we did not notice that their lunch special menu is changed. We ordered lunch special with coffee as usual. When we checked the bill, we were told that coffee was not included. However, we were disappointed that the staff did not tell us that only soft drink is included and there are extra cost for coffee. We knew that we did not check the menu carefully, but a bit gutted with the service. Maybe all excellent service staff went to Colindale Library branch.

i had the bbq burger and it is SO JUICY. service was great, the design of it is just so lovely. 10/10!

Staff are amazing and the food is delicious and fresh

Delicious food, phenomenal staff!!

Great burger, more curly fries quantity, wings can be more with bbq sauce, however great price and quality!!!

The services provided by staff, especially Elona, is good and friendly.

One of the best egg and bacon bagel I've had in UK so far.

Really tasty and good quality and great prices ! The breakfast has amazing variety and the best breakfast in the area ! We had full English and veg manhattan and it was so so yummy ! Always judge a place by their sausages and they were amazing! We also ordered Frappes which were absolutely perfect 👌 they even put a ‘good morning’ message on the box which was so cute ! Definitely coming back and would recommend!

Foods prepared in under 10 mins! Great place:)

Always fast. Always friendly and always tasty. Amit looks after us like we're family. Well done to all the team. Never a bad experience at ITJL.

All good however I didn’t get my free drink with my order at all!

Will always recommend this place!

Amazing best cafe ever! Love their halal options and milkshakes. Best customer service both eat in and fo4 delivery

We dined in, staff were very friendly and welcoming and I really enjoyed the environment and cosy. Amazing affordable prices and stunning, delicious food. We wanted the waffles as they were closing but they made them for us regardless. 10/10.

Huge variety of great tasting foods, amazing pricing and great, quick service. Have been here multiple times both dining in and take away. and get something new each time, always bangs. The fresh lemonade is a must try!

Well cooked, good quality food and good variety.

I absolutely love this restaurant . They have great selection of food and excellent service. The staff here offer the best customer service that I have seen . The management team is also fantastic . This restaurant is a gem in the heart of colindale .

Just ordered via uber 2 burger kebab chicken and rice didn't come a kebab came a filet and the burgers ware disgusting like woooooooooooow the onions fired are sweet like a jam it's was the worse fooood I tried in my life like wooow the chips the rice the sald next to it all was bad bad quality the chiken feel like it's plastic 😀 how dis u managed lol 😆

ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE OWNER who made empty promises. Started a coffee card before the promotion ended 2 months ago- kept going because staff promised I can finish the card. Then today the owner simply refused with a dismissing attitude. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED at the attitude and service. Honestly I think it’s such a petty thing too but it reflected the stingy management of a restaurant itself. Would never come back.

I ordered the Halal all day breakfast. Food was made quickly and tasted amazing and service was great.

Been going here for 2 years and it never disappoints

✔️Tasty food. ✔️Value for money ✔️Great Customer service. ✔️Great Place.

Food was good for the price but wasn't to my personal liking. Probably wouldn't order again as I didn't end up enjoying the food, but the delivery guy was 5 stars! He called me when I forgot about my order and was really nice about it, and he came quite quickly.

love ITJL! always on time, always great quality!

I just don’t have my sausage or maple syrup

First time ordering and pretty much impressed! Food quality and amount, packaging and delivery all went well👌 Thank you ITJL, you'll be my go-to for English breakfast💯

Great tasting food at a great price, all wirh speedy delivery.

Lovely breakfast joint. Fast service.

Had dinner here with family, the place is really a hidden gem. They brought out food for my younger sibling within 2 minutes on request, and rearranged some tables to accommodate our group. We were given menus and ordered, and we all got our food within 5 minutes. It was hot, tasted amazing, and we were given condiments and everything else we needed. The atmosphere is nice. It’s quiet, warm and all around nice. The staff were extremely friendly, patient and helpful, asking if everything was okay multiple times and cleaning up fast. I had a great time here

Best full English I've had in years.

Quiet place where you can drink delicious coffee

Great coffee and service and very reasonably priced

Komal who took our order was lovely. Food was great quick, fresh and great value for money .see you again very soon

Our group of 5 visited ITJL for breakfast on the 6th and 7th April. The 2 ladies who served us were fantastic. The menu has plenty to choose from. The breakfasts and coffees were excellent. Don't forget thd maple syrup with your American breakfast. Will deffinatley visit ITJL again!!!!!

This is my first time going to the new ITJL, because I moved outside London and didn’t know there’s a new one until recently. I used to be a regular at the old ITJL and loved it. Anyway, lovely staff, lovely modern spacious new place and great food. I love the jalapeños chessy balls. The burgers are delicious too. Great value for money! ❤️

Im so dissapointed the kitchen staff the men always stare at me and make me so uncomfortable this is NOT acceptable and a form of harassment owner needs to speak to staff , im a regular customer and being treated like this is horrible.

Paid for 4 rashers 2x2 but only recieved 2 rashers.

Great food for an even better price, but It can get busy as they have only a few tables. Great staff and service

tracking driver from collect to delivery took 16 mins for a 4 min drive.my food was stone cold as driver handed it me.

Must try their breakfasts for sure !

The Halal breakfast is the best I’ve had locally.👍🏽

food was decent as usual but food was stone cold. looks like the driver got lost as he went past my access road then sat in one spot for ages.

I love this place. quality and tasty food.

DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS SHOP WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY YOU WILL NEVER GET YOUR ORDER ON TIME AND YOU WILL BE GREETED WITH DODGY DRIVERS HANDING YOUR FOOD WASTE OF MONEY RESTURANT DOES NOTHING TO HELP DONT ORDER FROM HERE

you need to pay better attention to orders. somehow I've received an order for taco Bell worth £8 instead of receiving my food from itjl worth £17 pound. I want a whole refund. thats very unlike you guys. im very upset

What a lovely experience, such a varied menu with decent portions and great coffee! They cater for all dietary needs and friendly. Just wish it was a bigger space.

Great food (good portions) at an amazing price

Great driver and easy delivery. He should be given a tip that I cannot give

I ordered salmon avocado I got sent egg bacon

Amazing place with such friendly staff and the best food

I always order from you and the food is consistently good thank you so much for a great halal full English and the very fast customer service ❤️

Great food, great service, and great price. Rare to see all three being achieved, well done! Note: do be aware the portion is slightly on the bigger side, at least for me.

Lovely hidden in plain sight gem. The food is great and this place offers so many dishes that you don’t get in usual spots. You know it’s good as it’s always busy. The staff are exceptional, polite and amazing service. Also very cheap for fresh lovely dishes. I’m not even local but come to Colindale just for this place!

Good food, really good prices! Loved how attentive the staff was.

I received a blood glucose strip for diabetics attached to my box of food, didn't eat it absolutely disgusting.

The food portion is so small half pot of curry and rice

didnt get my food on my life it hasnt turned up bro

I am as always satisfied. I definitely recommend ITJL.

Never disappoints. My favorite restaurant in Colindale

Great place for a breakfast or meal. Amazing prices.

Strawberry milkshake was more milk than ice cream. But natural with no added sugar.