Guidebook for Kensington
Food Scene
Our friend Mirko is awesome. Every Fri-Sun, rain or shine, there will be great coffees from his pop up van with sofas.
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Falafel King
95 Golborne RoadOur friend Mirko is awesome. Every Fri-Sun, rain or shine, there will be great coffees from his pop up van with sofas.
It's a BYO, it is Turkish, it has amazing meat and veg dishes, and it really is the freshest food in the 'hood. Sit outside or in and let an awesome night unfold.
96 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fez Mangal
104 Ladbroke GroveIt's a BYO, it is Turkish, it has amazing meat and veg dishes, and it really is the freshest food in the 'hood. Sit outside or in and let an awesome night unfold.
The best vegetarian food "to go" without question. Get an "open top" box for around £5 and point out your choice from 20+ amazing dishes. Like a school dinner, except top notch and fresh. Amazing.
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The Grain Shop
269A Portobello RdThe best vegetarian food "to go" without question. Get an "open top" box for around £5 and point out your choice from 20+ amazing dishes. Like a school dinner, except top notch and fresh. Amazing.
The coffee is brilliant, but the best part are the patisseries. A huge selection, fresh from the oven. If you see what you want from a tray hot from the oven, insist on that. Cheap and cheerful.
94 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lisboa Patisserie
57 Golborne RdThe coffee is brilliant, but the best part are the patisseries. A huge selection, fresh from the oven. If you see what you want from a tray hot from the oven, insist on that. Cheap and cheerful.
Ok, they charge per the gram and what you want will be everything on display. It's incredible food for lunch or dinner. Everything is perfect here.
202 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Ottolenghi
Ok, they charge per the gram and what you want will be everything on display. It's incredible food for lunch or dinner. Everything is perfect here.
It has a mean Nasi Lemak and hot plates galore. It is also cheap and hidden under the overpass. A Teh Tarrik or a fresh orange juice is great with a meal.
32 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Makan Cafe
270 Portobello RdIt has a mean Nasi Lemak and hot plates galore. It is also cheap and hidden under the overpass. A Teh Tarrik or a fresh orange juice is great with a meal.
Maramia Cafe is either empty or full, and either way the food is always wonderful. Open 7am-11pm.
127 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Golborne Road
Golborne RoadMaramia Cafe is either empty or full, and either way the food is always wonderful. Open 7am-11pm.
Pumping music, great coffee + teas, this place is far removed from any Costa/Starbucks joint. They do great light food and you can even buy tea pots and coffee beans. Best Saturday (big market day)
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Coffee
214 Portobello RdPumping music, great coffee + teas, this place is far removed from any Costa/Starbucks joint. They do great light food and you can even buy tea pots and coffee beans. Best Saturday (big market day)
Drinks & Nightlife
Recently rebuilt after a terrible kitchen fire, the Electric has style and presence in the area. Worth a drink of a light meal. It's cinema is not cheap (US$25 for a ticket) but worth a look!
272 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Electric Diner
191 Portobello RdRecently rebuilt after a terrible kitchen fire, the Electric has style and presence in the area. Worth a drink of a light meal. It's cinema is not cheap (US$25 for a ticket) but worth a look!
Essentials
Opposite the doors to The Electric, Sheryl's stall sells fresh vegetables and fruit - the range and quality is second to none. For great value, look for a £1 boxes of stock to clear - yum!
189 Portobello Rd
189 Portobello RoadOpposite the doors to The Electric, Sheryl's stall sells fresh vegetables and fruit - the range and quality is second to none. For great value, look for a £1 boxes of stock to clear - yum!