Sorry for the slightly delayed post (again), I’m almost done with my current essays so will be back to regular scheduling soon!
I had an interview this morning in London and, arriving too early, found myself wandering in need of somewhere to sit. I was strolling down a quirky street with lots of flags hanging above it (Ropewalk) when I saw Comptoir Gourmand (Maltby Street) and headed inside.
This café is situated within a bridge arch which I love, giving lofty curved ceilings and a really unique atmosphere. Huge domed pendants dangle from the corrugated metal inside and add a warm feel to the sparsely decorated café. I love the simple wooden tables and chairs, the vintage feel of the wall decor and the distressed sofas centred around an antique trunk. It strikes me as somewhere that would be great to enjoy a good book or work.
As I was waiting for an interview, I didn’t want any food so only grabbed a glass of fresh orange juice but the pastries on the counter looked amazing. These aren’t your bog-standard baked goods but intricately decorated tarts, fruit-sprinkled pastries and loaded croissants. I would’ve loved to try one of the lemon and raspberry cakes but, alas, I did not. Overall, Comptoir Gourmand was a quirky and welcome surprise in an area that was unnervingly quiet. If you’re nearby and want somewhere to relax it’s a great place to go but it is in quite a remote area and I wouldn’t go out of my way to visit this particular branch.
The Girl In The Window 