A legendary, neon-lit Soho institution that buzzes nearly 24/7 with Italian football, strong coffee, and an eclectic mix of night owls.
Ordering Strategy
Fight for a stool at the counter or a table outside for prime people-watching; service is brusque but efficient.
What to order
Cappuccino
A "frothy cappuccino" prepared on a legendary Gaggia espresso machine that has been "choking away" since the café's early days; it is credited with easing patrons out of "jet-lagged haze."
Large Toasted Sandwiches
Described as "juicy" and "large," these staples are what "keep the night-owls and clubbers going" through Soho's late-night revelry.
Tiramisu
Served in impressive "sheets" that beckon from the pastry counter, this is a cornerstone of the café's comforting, time-capsule atmosphere.
Cannelloni
Critics highlight "stacks of cannelloni" as a tempting and substantial highlight among the traditional Italian offerings displayed behind the counter.
Ciabatta roll with Italian bacon
Featured as one of London's top 50 sandwiches.
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Melanie Dunea (100%)
Editorial Weight 58 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 6 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 8 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 6 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
2 Elite · 1 Editorial · 4 total signals
Public signal
4.2★ (2,100 reviews)
Good to know
Open nearly 24 hours (closing briefly early morning); extremely busy during football matches due to the large screen at the back.
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