Fazenda UK — Restaurant in London

Having reviewed a café called Fazenda for the first time following a visit 5 years ago (see below) it appears that now's the time to revisit what I wrote back then, because if Google is to be believed, it's moved to a new location since we were there before.

This time Fazenda was in Harrow Place, just round the corner from Liverpool Street Station (which is where we'd come from). This time there wasn't an obvious buzz although people were chatting. And this time there were no great sacks of coffee beans to choose from. Not even a coffee menu (at least not one we saw). But no matter. The coffee (a generous cappuccino) was good. Hot, strong, fruity coffee underneath a prettily decorated duvet of foamy milk.

The cakes still looked appealing (we resisted) and as it was almost noon, half the counter was taken up with a buffet-style selection of lunch ingredients, waiting to be selected by the hungry punter, spooned into a planet-friendly biodegradable container and whacked into the (not so friendly) microwave by the man behind the counter, before being presented, by now piping hot, to said hungry punter. We'd left by the time the HP had received his package but by then he had someone waiting in line behind him which I guess is a good sign.

Five years ago (as of January 2023): Tiny off-the-beaten-track artisan coffee shop / restaurant serving freshly roasted and ground coffee (choose your beans) and a selection of delicious homemade cakes. The welcome is warm and friendly and the atmosphere is buzzy. They also serve lunch which I can't vouch for (although it certainly...

Fazenda is one of those places that should not deserve reviews. There are hidden corners in London that you happen upon which make you feel like you have been let in on a secret. The coffee is great. By great I mean that if it was anything less than excellent it would be discarded before you see it. The owners (husband and wife) really do make it feel like home and you are not intruding. The food looks great but I cant comment on it as I have not eaten a meal there. The cake, I can comment on. Its fantastic. Gluten free or full fat orgasmic choices but the Tiramisu deserves its own religion. AFAIK all cakes are home made. Easy to walk past especially if it is raining as the windows steam up. Best to look for "Cotswolds Outdoor Shop" and it is just across the road. The place is small so it is best to go there outside of the...

An absolutely fantastic Italian lunch and coffee spot. There was an excellent range of meat and vegetarian dishes in the lunch buffet and the food was incredible, hearty and delicious. But by far Fazenda's best quality is its staff - so friendly and welcoming and extremely attentive. My mother was feeling faint and one of the members of staff (possibly the owner?) helped to bring her water and sugar, carried our food inside and continued to check on her and myself until she was feeling better, all whilst remaining friendly and positive. He went above and beyond to ensure we left feeling comfortable. Endless thanks to you sir! A fantastic place that I'll definitely be...