The Bankside Cafe. — Restaurant in London

Second time here. Food is generally good, basic English cafe food. First time the service was quick and good. Second time the lady taking my order was rude from beginning to finish, did not give me my right order and when politely asked was highly irritated. When she finally brought the order to the table, she dropped a portion of beans on the table and just left the two plates on the other table for me to pick up and take myself. Passive aggressive!!! while I was sitting there feeling bad that I could not take the wrong order anyways as I am vegetarian and cannot eat meat.

Anyways, I get up to ask the lady can you give me sweetener tablets please? She says ask the other lady and the sweetener is just sitting on top of the coffee machine.......

The point of this long review is that cafe's like yours function on loyalty of return customers.....be nice to them and don't be aggressive if something goes wrong, mistakes can happen on either side....a little politeness and kindness goes a long way. Here I was thinking of making your cafe a regular spot to go for English brekkie....I think not! After today I will take my business...

MAGNIFICENT BREAKFAST I can't believe this but its literally a hidden gem in the middle of Southwark. The Cafe looks really traditional and oh my when it came to receiving your food, it was splendid. The portions were big (literally massive) and can really last you for a full day if you're planning on going to museums all day (like i did) Everything on the dish just tastes so good for some reason, perfectly crisp. Also theres a lot of everything so its very filling and enjoyable. The prices are really affordable and its really worth the price. The cafe itself is also really clean cuz I saw the waitress using disinfectants to clean the table after someone had used it. Also here are some pictures from my experience that really...

The Bankside Cafe is a perfect breakfast stop just a 6-minute walk from Waterloo Station. Known as a “working man’s cafe,” it’s ideal if you’re after a hearty, no-fuss breakfast with generous portions. Their Vegetarian Breakfast No. 2 includes tea, toast, eggs, beans, hash browns, onion rings, and a standout bubble and squeak, with the crispy edges adding that extra bit of texture. With its local, laid-back vibe and friendly service, this is the place to fuel up on classic British fare without stretching the budget.

Only thing to note: it’s cash-only, so plan ahead for that detail if you’re planning on stopping by for a taste of British...