Dream Story — Restaurant in London

The peanut butter toast at DreamStory Café exemplifies an apex of culinary refinement, wherein an ostensibly elementary gastronomic construct is meticulously reimagined through a confluence of exacting technique, scrupulous ingredient curation, and an unwavering adherence to the highest echelons of organoleptic precision. The establishment’s approach to this seemingly unassuming preparation demonstrates a profound engagement with the fundamental tenets of haute cuisine, wherein restraint, balance, and methodical execution converge to yield an offering of unparalleled sophistication.

The toast undergoes an exacting thermal modulation process, ensuring the attainment of an optimally calibrated exterior structure characterized by a uniform golden-brown Maillard reaction, culminating in an auditory crispness that yields to a structurally resilient yet delicately aerated crumb matrix. The peanut butter application is executed with a level of precision befitting its integral role in the composition, exhibiting a homogenous, emulsified consistency that facilitates seamless adhesion to the toasted substratum, thereby engendering a textural and gustatory synthesis of unimpeachable harmony. The resultant flavour profile is a study in equilibrium, wherein the inherent oleaginous depth of the peanut butter is neither occluded by extraneous saccharinity nor diminished by an absence of complementary salinity, thus effectuating a sensory interplay of profound depth, structural coherence, and temporal persistence on the palate.

This preparation serves as an irrefutable demonstration of the principle that even the most ostensibly rudimentary culinary formulations may be elevated to the realm of gastronomic artistry through the application of precision-driven methodologies, a rigorous selection of raw materials, and an uncompromising commitment to the integrity of the dining experience. The peanut butter toast at DreamStory Café, in its immaculately conceived and assiduously executed form, emerges not merely as an iteration of a classical archetype but rather as a definitive statement on the possibilities inherent within the confluence of tradition and refinement.

A consummate exemplification of textural exactitude, gustatory equilibrium, and methodological rigor, distinguished by its unwavering fidelity to the principles of...

Sat down to have a coffee and catch up on a few personal emails on my laptop. Told they weren’t allowed by the owner so had to put it away. The owner then came over and refunded my coffee and made me feel under pressure to leave, so I did. Very unwelcoming and rude attitude. It’s sad because the coffee was good, but with customer service like this it’ll go the same way as Brockley Deli.

Adding a response to Adam:

Thanks for your reply. I'm sad to see you have mischaracterised our interaction so much.

As I mentioned, to you at the time I wasn't planning on working, just sending some emails to my estate agent. I've never before been told I can't get my laptop out in a cafe (they are after all part of modern life). I put it away as soon as I was asked because I hadn't seen the very small blue card in perspex that was flat on the table. All I did was question the policy, that is all. As I said if that is your policy then it is fine, I just hadn't realised when I bought the coffee.

I wasn't picking a fight, I was just disappointed that I was made to feel so unwelcome. Brockley is a close knit community, and I've been happily enjoying all of the lovely cafes in the area for many years. The staff have always been wonderful, friendly and I have reciprocated. This is the first time I have ever had any complaint with any of them. I will leave that for you to think on.

Please in the future be a little more polite towards your customers especially when they aren't aware of your policies, and don't take offence when they ask for...

EDIT: After leaving a friendly and honest review, I have downgraded my rating from 4 stars to 1 based on the tone of the response I got from the owner. Any customer is entitled to an opinion, especially when phrased politely. If you can only take positive feedback, then good luck to you. I disclaimed my view and said that the decor was understandable if the renovation was ongoing (it is). I also said I don’t like the rebrand - I stand by that view even if the previous brand was no longer legally permissible. I should not need to be patronised when I was otherwise complimentary about the food and coffee. What a shame - as a local, that isn’t the way to get repeat business. I shall take my custom elsewhere.

ORIGINAL Excellent coffee (some of the best I have had in London) and tasty food. Prices were reasonable and the atmosphere was pleasant. Great to see a local cafe thriving on a weekend.

On the downside, the new refurbishment has (in my view) worsened the space for customers. Totally accept the need for a better workspace for staff, but it is roughly finished, scruffy and there was equipment everywhere when we visited. If it isn’t finished, fair enough, but as it stands, the decor was disappointing. I’m also not a fan of the rebrand at all, but the coffee and food makes...