The Clerkenwell Kitchen in Islington

Outstanding, absolutely one of the best places I've been to in London. Food is delectable, staff friendly and accommodating, warm and cosy yet stylish and modern. They accommodated us and my 1 year old son without fault. Fast service but still fresh with amazing quality. Only wish I lived nearer but will definitely be returning.

Try the tart, no really always try the tart! The food hear is always of an incredibly high standard and great value for money, service can sometimes be a little slow but the staff are good fun and its to be expected with great food at at a good price! Do try THE TART!

Fantastic foodie gem tucked inside Clerkenwell's creative quarter. The coffee is excellent.

I almost don't want to write a review on this amazing place...its my favourite lunch spot in London...great fresh food, lovely team and just bloody delicious in every way.

This place is sensational. The food is top class and so flavoursome. The staff exceptional. A real hidden gem of a place in Clerkenwell.

Really great cafe in a lovely quiet area, had breakfast here but would love to come back as the menu is fab!

Excellent food. Menu changes daily. Friendly staff and comfortable dine in.

Great food at reasonable prices .

Lovely local spot. Had an excellent breakfast.

Nice place for lunch during the week. The menu changes every day and is published on their Instagram account

Excellent food and service. Lovely ambience and interesting location. Enjoyed the inside seating area with exposed bricks and comfortable seating but there is a nice outdoor seating area in a courtyard.

Fav place for lunch in the area

Excellent menu, always changing and always delicious. Regularly come for lunch & coffee and have never been disappointed. Very friendly team and amazing food at an affordable rate. Highly recommend!

The Clerkenwell Kitchen catered for our event of around 70 people for lunch. From start to finish they were brilliant. The food was delicious and portions very generous. They were considerate of all allergens and dietary requirements. I would highly recommend them!

Hosted my 30th birthday here privately and couldn’t have imagined a better experience. Not only was the food and overall vibe amazing, but the team couldn’t have been more accommodating to make sure the event went perfectly. Would recommend this restaurant for any important occasion - thank you again!

Discovered The Clerkenwell Kitchen by chance as I was in the area so went in and had a look at the menu as I needed to find a restaurant for lunch. Mains were about £14 and there were a few that looked good. While I was there, I spotted this bread pudding which made me dine there. I am so glad I took a photo of the bread pudding because the presentation of that one was better the one served as the cream was not all over the place so I couldn't do the bread pudding justice. Settled for the Chalk Stream Trout Fishcakes with Marinda Tomatoes & Tartar Sauce. The roast chicken was tempting but then I saw a whole roasted chicken in the kitchen which means it is going to be reheated thus the fish cakes option. The fish cakes were made to order which explains the soft texture but had a few bones. Other than that, the whole dish was amazing and paired nicely with the tomatoes and dill dressing and tartar. Finished with the marmalade & chocolate bread and butter pudding with cream. When it arrived, the first thing I tried was the cream, I was really pleased it was not sweetened and it was interestingly warm. The portion was quite big and satisfying, the best thing was that it tasted like proper bread and butter pudding with smooth egg curd here and there. The dark chocolate complemented the marmalade orange peel nicely. Overall, I really recommend this place especially the desserts and it is good to see they serve proper bread and butter sides as opposed to the fancy stuff.

Discovered The Clerkenwell Kitchen by chance as I was in the area so went in and had a look at the menu as I needed to find a restaurant for lunch. Mains were about £14 and there were a few that looked good. While I was there, I spotted this bread pudding which made me dine there. I am so glad I took a photo of the bread pudding because the presentation of that one was better the one served as the cream was not all over the place so I couldn't do the bread pudding justice. Settled for the Chalk Stream Trout Fishcakes with Marinda Tomatoes & Tartar Sauce. The roast chicken was tempting but then I saw a whole roasted chicken in the kitchen which means it is going to be reheated thus the fish cakes option. The fish cakes were made to order which explains the soft texture but had a few bones. Other than that, the whole dish was amazing and paired nicely with the tomatoes and dill dressing and tartar. Finished with the marmalade & chocolate bread and butter pudding with cream. When it arrived, the first thing I tried was the cream, I was really pleased it was not sweetened and it was interestingly warm which tasted like evaporated milk. The portion was quite big and satisfying, the best thing was that it tasted like proper bread and butter pudding with smooth egg and bread here and there. The dark chocolate complemented the marmalade orange peel nicely. Overall, I really recommend this place especially the desserts and it is good to see they serve proper bread and butter sides as opposed to the fancy stuff.

What a great place to visit. Nine of us dined here, a works area celebration. From start to finish the evening was excellent. Service was top notch, nothing was too much trouble. The starters were superb. Crab rarebit was my choice and it didn’t disappoint. After a bit of a chat and a fag break for some, the mains arrived. No small portions here. Haddock ( the size of which I’ve never seen before) served with biggest fluffiest chips you could imagine. After the plates were cleared and another break for chatting, desserts were delivered to the table. Like the previous 2 course,they were excellent. The team front & back of house were brilliant from our arrival to our departure. My only grumble, why had I not found this place before now.

Faultless cooking, set within a relaxed unfussy vibe.

This place is well worth a visit. We had a lovely breakfast with a very pleasant atmosphere. The restaurant closed for Christmas the following day so the staff were super relaxed- hope it is always the same....

Understated interior that’s both inviting and relaxed features a daily varying lunch menu, a selection of lite-bites and a flirt of pastries. Distinguished by a mastery of fundamentals, quality seasonal produce and culinary nous. Reasonable prices and competent service. Recommended.

Amazing food! Great value for money.

The chefs here cook from the heart, incredibly delicious and seasonal food and the prices in my opinion are too low! Service is unique to this working kitchen and dining space, food going out for events while the cafe runs - vibrant busy fun place to eat great food!

We went for lunch. My friend ordered the lamb. The chef warned him: “I got a thick piece of lamp - it would take me at least 20mins to cook it”. This is not the place they defrost and quickly microwave food. They cook and they know how to do it well. Simple food, well matched thanks to a great food culture. Definitely my favourite place in the area.

We landed in after an early morning flight, everyone made a big effort to accommodate us. Lovely food and great service. The breakfast brocihe was perfect, thanks Chef!

You can taste the quality of the ingredients

I organised a staff summer social to take place on a Saturday afternoon for about 40 people. Laura and Emma put together a seasonal buffet menu which I made no changes to. They created a beautiful looking and tasting menu which was exactly what everyone didn't know they wanted to eat on a nice summer's afternoon. The whole team (front and back of house) were friendly and highly attentive and took my basic brief and turned it into a fantastic reality, so that once things kicked off I could join in too. A bonus was that we were able to use the outdoor area, as if private. It is shared with neighbouring workshops/offices but barely occupied at the weekend which was great. The restaurant itself is homely and peaceful, set back a couple minutes' walk from the main Clerkenwell Road giving it a welcome peacefulness. We had our choice of music playing in the background which created a comfortable atmosphere for guests to arrive to. Food 10/10. Staff 10/10. Location 9/10. Would recommend and return. I'm sorry I have no pictures to show how great it was... I was too busy having a nice time!

A great venue with very friendly staff

Always passing by this place, so I went for coffee today. After making an order, I was looking for where to sit. The long table next to the window was taken. So I asked whether I could take one table in the main hall. One staff (the first staff) said ‘yes, go ahead.’ Soon after, however, another staff with blonde/white hair (the second staff) came to me and asked whether I was gonna have a lunch. I said no. Then she said I could stay sitting here but she might have to ‘throw you out’ to other places if people would come for lunch. Slightly offended, I said I would just sit on the bar. The first staff gave my coffee and said I could have sit there in the hall. But I said it’s all right. While I was having my coffee and finalising my work, the second staff abruptly asked me ‘have you ordered the coffee?’ I was a bit confused because 1) I had already ordered coffee when I entered and 2) I had had the half of the coffee. I replied to her yes and asked why. She said ‘oh just to make sure.’ The way she talked is like I was just sitting there without ordering coffee or food. Another offending. Later, the first staff gave me a piece of brownie, probably because of this awkward situation. Although I really appreciate the first staff’s favour, I may not come again because of the second staff. She’s rude, judging, and implicitly discriminating. I would have given one star out of five in this review, but three because of the first staff.

Outstanding food as ever! Seasonal dishes and a great atmosphere. Thank you.

My favourite place for breakfast, brunch and lunch - business and pleasure. Fantastic food. Great atmosphere. Lovely people. I've been coming here for over 10 years. Never disappointed. I just wish they were open for dinner too!

Laura and her team provided catering for our wedding reception at the Museum of the Order of St John down the road. The food was exceptional and Laura was very accommodating throughout the process. Her staff were friendly and professional on the day. Thanks Laura for taking such good care of us!

The cattle fish risotto was sublime, and the duck very well cooked. Laid back friendly no-fuss place which I’d like to visit again!

Probably the worst service I’ve ever had. Such a shame this place used to be lovely. Charged us 30p for a ‘dash of milk’ with a cup of tea!? The lady serving us just acted like we were a huge inconvenience for her. The place wasn’t busy. Waited 20 mins and to even get a menu. Burnt toast, unbuttered roll. Sadly won’t be returning. Don’t come here if you’re in a hurry or want pleasant service.

Great food, great atmosphere. Family brunch, the place was really busy but we lucked out and got a table right away. I suggest booking ahead. Will definitely come back again.

The staff were amazingly nice and friendly and funny and welcoming. The launch was ok

Very nice place and super polite stuff! I had a small lunch and this was also ok. Good place for work (lots of young people with their notebooks around) and having a relaxed coffee. Parking is also possible with a bit luck in this area. Good recommendation!

A simple Scrambled Eggs on Toast and a great cup of tea. Superb. I think I'll probably eat my breakfasts there from now on.

Delicious muffin with egg & patty

What a fantastic little place this is. The menu changes daily, depending on what's in season and what is available. The food is top quality and superb value. This really is a hidden gem of a place. I've been here a couple of times and on my most recent visit, I had what might be the finest roast beef sandwich I've ever eaten (£6.50, eating in). The other two people I was with had lunch mains, one was a cheese tart (£9/£10ish) and the other was the vegan option (£9/£10ish), respectively. They both said the food was excellent, and it certainly looked it. The service is warm and friendly, whilst being attentive. The whole thing was about £30 with a drink each.

Details coming of severe food poisoning

Outstanding meal here. Everything is so tasty, you cannot restraint yourself from having all of the dishes. Highly recommended.

Great food what else is there to say

We discovered this place during lockdown. AMAZING delivery.

Gorgeous roast lunch to take away (chicken, courgette&green beans, fennel gratin to die for, tomato salad and heavenly brownie) inc bottle of wine, would have fed 4 probably, all £65! A lovely light space with places to sit nearby during lockdown, independent vibe, all distanced & hygienic. Wasn’t too busy but also not dead. Major recommend for a leaving-lockdown lunch!

Hoy almorzamos el domingo de pollo de Emma y el equipo. Realmente excelentes gustos y un fabuloso sustituto del almuerzo del domingo del Día del Padre.Teníamos muy sabroso pollo asado y alioli con patatas asadas y tres ensaladas. Y la opción vegetariana de horneado de hinojo y parmesano. Ambos hermosos.Si vive localmente, lo recomiendo encarecidamente y ayude a mantener un negocio local y sus proveedores en estos tiempos difíciles.También están situados en un lugar realmente encantador, por lo que vale la pena visitarlos.También están comenzando una noche de viernes con curry.

Recommend the sarnies if you work nearby, chicken mayo for me - they use warm chunky bread, generously buttered, with moist and tender chicken that feels like it's just come out of the oven...

Fabulous food, great spot for lunch with colleagues. Roast beef and dauphinoise potatoes were cooked to perfection!

A nice local place for a delicious lunch, lovely and relaxed atmosphere! They use fresh ingredients and the service is very efficient, even at prime lunchtime.

Great little place for lunch. Good atmosphere. Staff really lovely & fantastic food. A good find in Clerkenwell Close not far from the Farringdon Road.

Nous avons été dans ce resto-café pour un breakfast en familleNous n'avons pas été déçu ,c'étais carrément excellent J'ai remercié la cuisinière

I had a poorly toddler to care for on a rainy day. We were made very welcome and had a gentle coffee and lunch. The staff are charming and put themselves out to accommodate us (and a well behaved dog). The food exceeded expectations and I counted myself lucky to have visited this place.

In the heart of vibrant Clerkenwell. Different from the chains. Food looked great even though just having a coffee. Atmosphere lively. Outdoor area great.

Bobbed in for lunch. The tart with salad was fresh and delicious. The salted cod was enjoyed by my colleague. Smallish menu to choose from but good food. I will return.

Went for a private function organised by Cocktails, Canapes & Cupcakes. Food was delicious and very filling. The area is quiet as its away from the hustle and bustle of the city and has a nice area outside for summer months.

Buscando un almuerzo y tropecé con este lugar. No hay menús impresos y un menú muy corto, pero contiene lo suficiente como para tener una buena opción. Personal amable y servicial y comida preparada a pedido. Mi compañero tenía la sopa de brrlotti, tomate y albahaca que venía con pan y mantequilla de verdad seguido de la tarta del día, una gran rebanada de quiche con una ensalada muy sabrosa, y no del tipo de lechuga en bolsas, tomates frescos, papas nuevas, etc. Tuve la salchicha Cumberland y papas dauphinous con salsa verde (salsa verde). Porción de buen tamaño y sabroso. Gran precio para Londres también.

I really like this place. Simple, with delicious plates and very trendy. There is also an outside place which is perfect during sunny days. I strongly recommend the tart of the day.

Parece ser un tema en Tripadvisor. . . . pobre desayuno en CK. Pedí un sándwich de café y tocino para llevar. . . Debería ser sencillo. Café servido rápidamente, que era bueno. El sándwich de tocino tenía que ser hecho desde cero, lo cual es bueno, así que estoy preparado para esperar. Chef al teléfono todo el tiempo mientras prepara el sándwich para que las cosas sucedan lentamente y sin foco. . . . Manejable pero ligeramente irritante. Cuando la cocinera corta mi sándwich, para evitar molestar su llamada, ella usa su codo para sostener el sándwich mientras corta. . . . Sé que este lugar es 'moderno', pero para mí eso es totalmente inaceptable, así que me fui.

I popped in this hidden gem in London. It's very clean and have excellent staff that were very helpful and attentive. The furniture was very nice with wooden feel. It also has a outside open area within the buildings area which will be a great place in the sunshine to eat one of their great meal that is on offer, it caters for vegetarian if you prefer. I like this place with its free WiFi and it was solid the whole time I was there. I want to visit again very soon..

Me metí en esta joya escondida en Londres. Es muy limpio y tiene un excelente personal que fue muy servicial y atento. El mobiliario era muy bonito con tacto de madera. También tiene un área abierta al aire libre dentro del área de los edificios, que será un gran lugar bajo el sol para comer una de las excelentes comidas que se ofrecen, atiende a vegetarianos, si lo prefiere. Me gusta este lugar con su WiFi gratis y fue sólido todo el tiempo que estuve allí. Quiero volver a visitar muy pronto. .

Great food offer. Laid back. Friendly.

The place was amazing. Perosnal aoace ans gives you a homy feeling.Service was superb. But the vegetarian main dishes didn't taste good and we had to rely on the side dishes

@TheClerkenwellKitchen delivering a corporate tasty lunch in #Farringdon and Brownies that were oohhhh so good!🤩 Thank you😁

Good food and lunch menu. This place has a wide selection of drinks as well. If the weather is nice, you can also sit in the beer garden. The service is nice, helpful and quick.

Al pedir un par de cafés mientras decidían qué desayunar, el servidor parecía tener dificultades para sumar hasta dónde llegaban dos cafés. "¿A altas horas de la noche?", Le pregunté: "No, temprano en la mañana, no soy muy bueno en eso", respondió. Para un camarero en el turno de desayuno, ¡esto es un poco desconcertante para el cliente!De todos modos, mi hija y yo conversamos y unos 10 minutos más tarde pedimos un bocadillo de salchichas y aguacate en una tostada con tocino. "Lo siento, no hay salchichas", me dijeron, un poco extraño en el desayuno, pero bueno, hemos cambiado el pedido a un sándwich de tocino. 20 minutos más tarde el camarero vino a nuestra mesa para decirnos que no había aguacate ni pan, pero quedaba masa fermentada.Decidimos que ya era suficiente y pedimos que le devolvamos el dinero. ¡El chef se disculpó de que ella nunca había recibido la orden de desayuno en primer lugar!Bien, ¡gracias a Dios por "Caravan" en Exmouth Market, donde el personal agradable, eficiente e informado sirvió un delicioso desayuno en un tiempo récord! El enfoque de "hipster" para el servicio puede ser aceptable en Clerkenwell, pero deja mucho que desear en términos de conseguir comida en la mesa.

Superb changing menu of great fresh food. Wonderful outside space. Great for quick business lunch or to catch up on the weeks gossip!

Es muy raro encontrar un restaurante que realmente tenga comida de temporada, y ningún menú estándar, pero aquí lo tienes. Todo está claramente hecho en el día con ingredientes de calidad excepcional. Ensaladas que no salen directamente de la nevera, aderezos livianos, hierbas bellamente mezcladas. Más sabroso en mi humilde opinión que Ottolenghi y sin el estrés y especias pesadas. El espacio al aire libre es un gran lugar para esperar a que los chefs hagan la magia. Simplemente fantástico.

El servicio estaba bien, pero la calidad de nuestro desayuno era muy pobre. Nos decepcionó. Mi huevos escalfados eran duros no escalfados, pedí más bacon nunca llegó. Mis amigos dejó su comida en su plato. No estábamos muy contentos por lo que nos dieron.Espacio para trabajar, relajarse con su ordenador portátil y tomar un café, pero en cuanto a la comida no probarlo de nuevo.

¡Los amigos míos tuvieron su recepción de bodas aquí y fue perfecto!

Catered at our wedding! Best meal I’ve had at an event, ever! Very friendly, accommodating and they were happy to work within our budget. Highly recommend!

Almorcé en pocas ocasiones con amigos. La comida está recién hecha y el menú cambia a diario. ¡Los dulces y los postres son deliciosos! El servicio es impecable. Siempre hay una opción vegetariana. El restaurante es luminoso, hay asientos afuera en una terraza que es agradable en un día soleado.

Surprisingly spacing venue serving up a range of delicious treats. Food is good, portions are spot on and service is attentive without being overbearing. Try and sit outside if you can...

La primera vez me fui con mis dos perros, lo cual era genial, ya que pudimos sentar fuera en sillas cómodas y disfrutar del desayuno. Por desgracia, la segunda vez que fuimos al restaurante, el lugar no estaba listo para abrir aunque ya había pasado las horas de apertura y el personal que servía era bastante desagradable, lo cual fue una pena, y no tenemos un menú completo.

Great food, perfect for breakfast and a good selection of food for lunch.

Lovely place... Staff really nice and the food was good. Had the place to ourselves for a family do...

Fantastic food, even compared to Exmouth Market that is right next door. Slightly off the beaten track, but once you eat here, you come back.

Enjoyed an evening meal here, the fish special was very good. Nice place. The desserts were also very good quality.

Me pasó por para almorzar y nos sorprendió gratamente el espacio (especialmente la terraza al aire libre), así como la decoración y, por supuesto, la comida y la bebida. Pedí el pollo Ensalada Panzanella italiana (PAN) y estaba delicioso. También tuve un zumo de manzana.

I had a lovely mushroom pasta with a very good chocolate and coconut milk drink.Great place for a tasty lunch. Got a seat in the outdoor courtyard which was rather relaxing.

Limited food selection but packed with flavour - the leek tart with lentils and Charlotte potatoes was delicious. Courtyard and indoor seating. Open kitchen.

Gran espacio para la conversación sobre un excelente café. El espacio exterior es adorable cuando el clima es bueno - un gran lugar para tomar el sol. Lo que más me encanta la cocina Clerkenwell es el espacio: no hay que sentarse en la parte superior de otros clientes, y pueden tener una conversación privada. Ambiente animado. Y el almuerzo es delicioso!

Great food and wonderful non -pretentious vibe. Simply wonderful!

I work at the CW workshops and always pop into the kitchen for a coffee or lunch if I am in a rush. The sandwiches and brownies are especially good. They also do great event catering too

Portions are ridiculous for how much you pay and the coffee is average at best.

Asistimos a una 50ª fiesta de cumpleaños en un sábado por la noche. El lugar está cerrado los fines , pero ofrece catering privado y alquiler de lugar. Un buen lugar para un cumpleaños nuestras obras fiesta . El personal era muy bueno, un montón...

gachas de perfecta y el chef jefe encantador incluso me vendió un pan con mantequilla, que después de todo es el bocadillo perfecto.

We eat here quite a lot because our office is in this block, but it's a lovely place to come. It's quite canteen-like inside with people having lunch meetings (rather than cosy and intimate), but the food is excellent and service friendly. It's also one of the few places in Clerkenwell where you can bring your dog! I ate here twice in one week (lunches) and had interesting ingredients each time: runner beans, fennel, a few other veggies I haven't had for ages. Lovely pastry in the quiche, thick and tasty sweetcorn chowder, and my colleague had a beetroot 'cake' (potato, beetroot, onion) which he said was delicious. You order at the till which adds to the canteen-y atmosphere but I don't think you'll be disappointed with the food.

My friends had their rehersal dinner here recently and was a lovely evening. We had private use which was great as it felt intimate. The staff were great and kept the drinks and canapés flowing. I didn't eat the main course or dessert bur all my friends said it was delicious and even went back for more. Would be interested in coming back here during the day.The only thing negative is its quite hard to find and no real signage so I ended up walking in a circle on a cold rainy friday night because I couldn't find it

We booked the Clerkenwell Kitchen for our PA lunch as it's near the office and always reliable for good food. Unfortunately childcare arrangements let me down which meant that I had to take my 17 month old child along with me. I called ahead in advance to ensure the table was big enough to seat a high chair and was told that they didn't have any high chairs at present, as they were in the process of getting some in. All was fine when we arrived as it was pretty quiet so we sat in the general breakout area outside, which was lovely. When it came to ordering the waiter seemed unfamiliar with the menu and they didn't have any food that seemed to cater for toddlers, but he was able to provide a bowl of chips for my little one. Service was slow but everything was very tasty as it always is. After our meal a few of us decided to order dessert. Once again it took a while for us to receive what we ordered, but we were all happy with our choices. All in all a good lunch, but it just took too long for everything to come out. I'm all for a relaxed atmosphere but I think the staff were probably a little too chilled out when we visited.

This local-feeling restaurant is open from breakfast until afternoon and uses local produce whenever possible. I met a friend for breakfast and we both had poached eggs on sourdough toast (and I had a side of bacon too!) - with 3 lots of tea and a cappuccino the bill was under £20 which i thought was a great bargain for London! The restaurant is quite spartan in style but the welcome is warm and the food is good.

Great pop up offer in the heart of Clerkenwell by the guys from Northern Sole Food. Perhaps the one and only time someone has been brave enough to serve up pease pudding as high end cuisine. Okay so I missed it been served up on stottie cake rather than artisan bread but hey what do you expect - southerners need to eat too. Nice one

Stopped for a quick coffee, and found this place very pleasant albeit a little noisy when there are a few people in it. The biggest let down was the coffee which was closer to kava than Java!

Found this address in "le routard". Took a bit of time to find it but was worth It! We had a delicious frittata with spinash and goat cheese and a really Nice salade. Still Some place left for the cake....really Nice. Also a plus : we received immediately without asking water with slices lemon! The interior is trendy

I come here regularly for takeaways, sometimes for lunch or breakfast. And keep coming back. So why no review until now? Perhaps it's because the place is so friendly and easy I forget it's actually a really rather ambitious restaurant as well as the local supplier of sourdough toast. Not dirt cheap - if you want a British fry-up you can pay a lot less than £8.50, even in achingly hip Clerkenwell, and the lunch dishes start at around £9 and go up from there. But what you won't get in other caffs are the carefully sourced, top quality ingredients and the painstaking, if sometimes a little hit and miss combinations and cooking. (More artisanal than fancy/cheffy, I'm glad to say.) And the sandwiches - takeaway from £3.90 to around £4.40 for fabulous salt beef, for example - are a lot better than a limp soi-disant gourmet wrap. I don't agree with other reviewers about either service or coffee - they have both been lovely. If service is slower it's because the cooking is careful, freshly to order, and proudly on show. Come in early and the lunchtime quiches are lining up for their fillings on the counter, next to that day's batch of chocolate brownies. Highlights have been a rainbow beetroot and goat's cheese salad, a potato and fennel bake and a very meaty, porky sausage with my breakfast. So, the bacon was rather well cooked? I like it like that. The orange juice is freshly squeezed and the fruit and veg a farmers' market of colour and seasonality. How do I know? You trip over that day's deliveries on the way in. In summer the communal courtyard is equipped with tables, mostly accessorised by MacBook Airs and the designerati. Wish it stayed open after 5.

Pros:1 Trendy vibe, trendy area, trend clientele2 Tasty poached fruit and yoghurt3 Friendly staffCons:1 Very greasy English breakfast2 Worst coffee everWouldn't avoid altogether, but wouldn't go out of my way to return either; there are better places near by.

Visited the area for the design show, so this was a random choice, but what a good one, the Rose wine was very nice and well chilled, the two salads really good, the staff coped well considering it was really busy.

Clerkenwell Kitchen is a great find for breakfast and lunch... it has space, light, nice John Minton-type pictures and lots of bare brick - and it also has really good food, in the 'Modern British' idiom but without any claim to be part of some overcooked 'genre'. I'd choose it for lunch over Moro, actually, and it's a lot cheaper. It doesn't normally open in the evening unfortunately - wish it did. Much of the daytime traffic is business from the local design and architecture communities, who are very exacting clients. If you're in town give it a go - the location is nice, too... a real London quartier.

This is a very nice little café / bar / restaurant in the heart of Clerkenwell.Stopped by whilst on a business trip and found the menu to be reasonable with a good selection of 'speciality' items as well as more traditional fare.Being over 50, balding and a bit overweight I was aware that I was sharing the venue with young, trendy, 'arty' types; not a problem - just made me feel my years :)

Food cannot be flawed. Delicious and made with the best produce making it even more enjoyable to eat. In a great little area and the staff have always been very friendly to me, always willing to converse! Coffee fab and great selection of drinks!

I have to give this place kudos on the quality of food served. It is simply superb, fresh and organic, I cannot complain about the food. If we were going strictly on food it would be 5 stars, but then we are not going strictly on the food so I have to take off 1 star for the too high prices and then another two stars for the serviceThe main complaint I have about this place is the staff. They are the only things that put me off going in there when I really fancy a poached egg on rye-bread toast in the mornings. If they aren't busy purposefully ignoring you, they are speaking you in a patronising manner or just hanging around looking bored like they were strong armed into work by the staff at the local mental hospital. There is only one woman in there who is polite and friendly and unfortunately she cooks rather than serves.