Just me pretending to be fancy
Let's start by getting something out of the way, I have paid almost £6 for a Latte in this place. I think that is absolutely overcharging no matter how fancy the place is. Now that is out of the way I also have to say that I have checked the prices for the cocktails, wine and even some of the cakes and in comparison they seem to be more normal and on the average with many other places.
Remember that Kensington it is known as a Fancy area in London, but if you know me I don't like to spend money, specially if I know that I can get the same exact thing, in some other cool places for a way lower price.
Now that this is out of the way let's talk about the coffee, the space and the environment.
As you can see the space it is very large and open, very bright, light and cute colours that give you that clean and high end look. The day I have visited there was many waiters around, and they were on the extreme sides, half very happy and welcoming while the other half was very distant and not bothered. I got one of the second half, but still the service was good and I can't complain about that. I actually prefer when people don't try to make small talk, because I am very awkward when it comes to it. So that was good for me.
Delicious Coffee
I almost had a glass of wine instead of this £6 cup of coffee. Because in comparison the wine was a few cents more expensive than the coffee. But I was cold, I was just killing time before I meet a friend for dinner, so I still wanted to see why was this coffee so expensive.
Got myself a Caramel-honey latte and I have to say that is was nice. Very milky, I would have preferred a stronger coffee flavour, but still it was a nice drink. Although I still think I should have ordered the wine.
This place is known for their cakes and afternoon teas. And I guess that's why they push the prices of the coffees, so they can select a type of customer that will stop for more than just a coffee.
A Social Media Influencer Dream
What I can say about the way the room looks like is that it is a social media influencer dream. If you work as an influencer or maybe just want to take some cute photos to share with your friends and family, this place it is very dreamy and you will be able to capture very nice photos.
Personally during the time I have visited I didn't love the atmosphere of the place although. When I got in there was no music, and the people there were all very loud, I was not expecting that for a place like this. Also even when the music came on, on top of all the noise was a weird mixture. I thought I was entering in a relaxing environment and that's not what I got from this experience. But It could have just been bad luck with the customers that were there at the same time.
I won't be making any other stops in this place to have a coffee, that I know. But maybe if I am in the mood to grab a glass of wine or a nice slice of cake, I would give it another chance.
It is just the price of the coffee that got me really annoyed.
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