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No longer part of the foyer, the building it was originaly part of (‘Pantechnicon’) has now rebranded as 19 Motcomb Street. The café is now part of the adjacent ‘Halkin Arcade’.
Harden's says
On the ground floor of this new Japanese-Nordic food and retail emporium, in a Grade II listed property, is the UK's first branch of Café Kitsuné (which means 'fox' in Japanese), serving breakfast and lunch, with Japanese inspired pastries and lunch dishes. See also Sachi, Eldr and the Roof Garden.
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Summary
A Japanese accent to the pastries adds exoticism (and expense?) to a trip to this swish perch, in the beating bougie heart of Belgravia. It originally opened in the foyer of the stunning-looking Pantechnicon building next door, which – in summer 2024 – rebranded as ‘19 Motcomb Street’ – leading (we understand from the press) to a relocation of the café to the ‘Halkin Arcade’.
Summary
“With the pâtisserie, the Japanese and Parisian influences are combined in such a wonderful way… and the coffee is sooo good”, according to fans of this mezzanine and foyer café, within a beautiful Belgravia landmark. But, perhaps predictably considering the frou-frou nature of this luxe locale, it can also seem plain “overpriced”.
Summary
For a posh cup of coffee, the chichi, Japanese-inflected patisserie at the foot of this monumental Belgravia landmark (with mezzanine and foyer seating) has a number of fans – grab a brew, take the weight of your feet and nibble on a double-baked matcha croissant or lunchtime sando.
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19 Motcomb Street, London, SW1X 8LB
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £30.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.90 |
 Extras |
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| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
19 Motcomb Street, London, SW1X 8LB
Opening hours
| Monday | 9 am‑7 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am‑7 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am‑7 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am‑7 pm |
| Friday | 9 am‑7 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am‑7 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am‑7 pm |
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