The Attendant, Great Titchfield Street is the latest buzzy London cafe opening. If you have heard some or any of the hype, you'll be forgiven for thinking this little venture has taken the ironic Fitzrovia-feel a little too far. Yes, we are talking about a cafe run out of a disused public toilet, but before you dismiss this post as fad, let me assure you that it works.
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What's not to like about a grandiose Victorian cast iron entrance? Once you've descended into the cafe itself, you'll be greeted with the overpowering scent of coffee, hot sandwiches, freshly made soup and baked goods so great, that any scepticism is immediately thrown off. Luck for you, as if you look behind you whilst standing at the counter to order, you'll see people sitting and eating on a surface supported by the original urinal divides... however with the smell of Caravan coffee still fresh in your nostrils, you laugh at this sweet touch, rather than shuddering at its implications.
Really, it works.
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The head chef is ex Pollen Street social, so this really is food you can trust. I've heard colleagues raving about their pulled pork and am assured that I have to go back for their French Toast when I'm hung over and looking for a pre-work fix.
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| Great (or shall we say accessible) sense of humour, but then again that was obvious from the off |
Go down and check it out for yourself. Take someone and give them a little shock, before the treats to follow. Enjoy... and keep your eye out for even more exciting things from these guys in the Summer. I'll keep the details of their plan hush hush for now, but suffice to say, they're planning on giving McDonald's Drive Thru's a run for their money.
