Poilane (Chelsea)

• Poilane is famously known as the best French bread bakery in the world
• The Poilane menu is small and basic but sometimes that is all one needs
• Tartines made with freshly baked sourdough bread
• My friend ordered the fabulous banana toasted brioche with mascarpone cheese
• Poilane was buzzing with chatter and despite a small queue of hungry people waiting at the entrance by the time we wrapped up
• Poilane also have another cafe/bakery not too far away in Belgravia with a slightly larger menu
• Cozy joint with a lovely decor and rich food display
• S that put the accent on offering a healthier menu is that the food tends to be rather bland
• Nothing tastes bad yet nothing is memorable neither
• When really with just a bit of herbs or some spices and average dish can become outstanding
• The one thing that keeps me coming back here is the lively breads and pastries

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