Harden's survey result
Summary
“A lovely little cafe” near the river in Hammersmith whose serene interior is a surprise given a location barely 100m from the whizzing traffic of the A4. Chef Lindsay Elder and her “friendly” staff provide (somewhat pricey) fancy buns, “great salads” and other light fare to passers-by and West London ladies who either lunch or do coffee.
Summary
Very ‘zen’ for somewhere barely 100m from the A4 – this “delightful” Hammersmith café serves an “original and interesting” menu of light bites and luscious cakes and makes a handy stop-off from a riverside stroll. It was beautifully converted from a builders’ merchants four years ago by chef Lindsay Elder; and its calm interior is a good match for the yoga and pilates sessions in the upstairs room.
Summary
If it wasn’t for the A4 running 100m from the front door, this stylish café would have a “perfect location a short walk from the river at Hammersmith”. Inside, the funky interior is almost “yoga studio-esque” in its level of zen, and does superb coffee, plus “super hot choc and buns” as well as some good-but-pricey light bites.
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3 South Black Lion Lane, London, W6 9TJ
The Elder Press Café Restaurant Diner Reviews
"What an excellent cafe located opposite The Black Lion pub very close to the River. Nice people, excellent food all freshly prepared food served in a delightful quirky building. Particularly notable are the orange cinnamon Morning Buns which have a texture akin to a multi-layered croissant crossed with a doughnut. Absolutely delicious!"
Prices
 Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £0.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.50 |
 Extras |
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| Service | 12.50% |
3 South Black Lion Lane, London, W6 9TJ
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:30 am‑5 pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30 am‑5 pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30 am‑5 pm |
| Thursday | 8:30 am‑5 pm |
| Friday | 8:30 am‑5 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am‑5 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am‑5 pm |
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