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With the steady invasion of coffee chains it can be a struggle to find independent coffee shops in London. However bypass all the usual suspects which line Portobello Road, then turn into Elgin Crescent where you’ll find Kitchen and Pantry. Furnished with big brown comfy sofas, wooden kitchen tables, and buzzing with chatter, the grinding of coffee and the hum of soft music, Kitchen and Pantry has a warm and vibrant feel.

On the weekend, there’s a mixture of 20-somethings lounging on the sofas, young families having a snack and people tapping away at their laptops. So if you’re flying solo, it’s a great place to do some work as there are many places to plug in your laptop and take advantage of the wireless and hot drink specials. And speaking of drinks, there’s a large selection of tea, coffee and fresh juices to accompany the tempting biscuits and cakes lining the large kitchen style counters.

If you’re after something more substantial than a chocolate brownie, there’s an all day breakfast menu and light snacks such as jacket potatoes, crepes, wraps, spaghetti bolognese and mushroom risotto which can all be ordered for around £5 or less.

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Kitchen and Pantry | Coffee & tea, Snacks | Drinks & snacks around £ 5.00
14 Elgin Crescent | West | +442077278888
Mon – Fri 07:00 – 21:00, Sat – Sun 08:00 – 20:00