Al Madina — Restaurant in London

When the alarm goes off at 4:50 in the morning, the one thing that gets me up is the thought of Al Madina, the coffee, the lovely people, customers and staff. Hakim makes the best coffee south of the river, possibly in London, (no pressure now) and Hamid always has a smile as he opens the door on an early morning visit. Rarely do others customers greet each other especially in London. Here, all are welcoming (maybe the coffee puts people in a good mood after all). The cauliflower croquettes make for a scrumptious breakfast treat coupled with hummous which is unlike any other (sadly not to take away), and for something a bit more of a wake up call, the chilli m’hadjeb, a sort of chilli pancake, is a good choice. A place for kindness, a chat and really, really good coffee made I suspect with the best ingredient, respect for the bean...

AL MADINA is Battersea's original local gem!

🎥 See YouTube video https://youtu.be/H0AOgQEriG8

This Popular Dine-in Algerian Delicatessen & Halal Butchers has stood the test of time, serving the community for decades. The helpful Algerian staff have so much kind hospitality especially Abdur - Rahman behind the till and Nabil behind the butchers counter always recommending the best cuts of meat to try.

And don't forget the tasty deli selling hot and cold halal food, Chebeckia, Kabalous and other Moroccan and Algerian sweets! It's a no brainer if you're in the area and looking for a quick eat, or something to take home to treat your kin folk.

So much goodness...

I’ve been coming here for the past few years now and the service and food are amazing as the first day I walked in. Staff are friendly and always helpful. There’s always someone at hand to guide you through the different food options. Coffee is the best and way better than many high street coffee shops. Opening hours are just perfect for me. The place is immediately clean as I know staff spend hours a day making sure higiene is to a perfect standard. Atmosphere is relaxing and welcoming even therapeutic. Keep up the...