Birdhouse (Battersea)

• I thought it was time I wrote about my local
• Its circle of customers has increased noticeably since its inclusion in Timeout's list of best coffees in London a couple of months ago
• The best thing about Birdhouse (Battersea) is that there aren't any other birds of its feather in the London coffee scene
• The interior is flecked with canary coloured stools
• The space's former use as a doctor's surgery is also alluded to by a smattering of beakers on top of a cabinet filled with baked goods and the serving of water in large brown medicine bottles
• Sons to produce creamy flat whites that are far too easy to drink (you'll find yourself doubling down in no time at all)
• If you're looking for a bit less moo juice with your espresso
• The menu which is cleverly projected over what looks like an old x ray machine (there's that medical reference again) offers silky smooth cortados alongside all the regulars
• The baristas are clearly passionate about their craft
• Consisting of a piping hot saucepan oozing with rich tomatoey
• Are Cuban sandwiches (the word is Spanish for 'snack') and come with a variety of fillings
• You can't really go wrong with any of them
• These toasted treats are a mouthwatering nod to the Cuban heritage of Alexei
• They seem somewhat discordant with the rest of the food menu
• The rustically presented jars of granola and yoghurt are light and tasty
• The Birdies employees are ultra relaxed while still managing to be efficient
• The service is quick and no fuss (the bill is simply comprised of a handwritten amount on a piece of paper) and they know our coffee orders by heart
• Its not your usual brunch (baked eggs are my fav) and the quality it great
• Lovely menu but the food was a little bland to taste and found the staff were not very flexible with adjusting my food choice to my preference as it was just ok I won't be returning

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