Quick info
About Il Molino
Il Molino is an independent Italian cafe in London, at 155 Lavender Hill. The pastry selection is large, and it includes lemon cream horns and orange polenta cake alongside croissants, among them a ham and cheese version. Coffee runs through the day's orders. The kitchen also covers brunch and breakfast, with eggs Benedict on the list, and it makes sandwiches for a savoury option. Dogs are welcome, so owners can bring them along when they stop in for a coffee and a pastry.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention coffee, pastries, ham and cheese croissant and eggs benedict.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention coffee, pastries, ham and cheese croissant and eggs benedict.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the most frequent draw, described by reviewers as good quality, great, and top mark, and most accounts also mention friendly, smiley staff. Close behind is the food: diners single out a ham and cheese croissant, eggs Benedict served with mozzarella, avocado and peppers on the side, and toast with poached eggs, while one reviewer urges trying the moussaka and lemon cream horns. Several describe a cozy atmosphere with music, and one calls it dog friendly and independent. The caveat sits with the baked goods and takeaway food. One reviewer found the orange polenta cake a little dry and was disappointed with the pastry. Another, who collected food through TGTG, found the cake and pastry excellent but the rest bland and tasteless, though they put it down to that particular day. Reviewers also mention feeling comfortable enough to stay for a sit down, and one says a warm smile from a staff member made them double back after walking past.
Customer Review Summary
Coffee is the most frequent draw, described by reviewers as good quality, great, and top mark, and most accounts also mention friendly, smiley staff. Close behind is the food: diners single out a ham and cheese croissant, eggs Benedict served with mozzarella, avocado and peppers on the side, and toast with poached eggs, while one reviewer urges trying the moussaka and lemon cream horns. Several describe a cozy atmosphere with music, and one calls it dog friendly and independent. The caveat sits with the baked goods and takeaway food. One reviewer found the orange polenta cake a little dry and was disappointed with the pastry. Another, who collected food through TGTG, found the cake and pastry excellent but the rest bland and tasteless, though they put it down to that particular day. Reviewers also mention feeling comfortable enough to stay for a sit down, and one says a warm smile from a staff member made them double back after walking past.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Beautiful Italian cafe, Dog friendly Honest, Independent, authentic 10/10 A refreshingly original in a sea of private equity financed chains and blueberry iced match lattes. Must try the moussaka and lemon cream horns ! Staff were friendly and smiley.”
- Google user
“I walked past completely oblivious, but looked in and Marwan's warm smile made me double back. You should get that guy a fruit basket or something! Lovely ham and cheese crossaint; one the better ones I've tried. Coffee was nicely made too and I was so comfortable I felt inclined to have a nice little sit down.”
- Google user
“We always have a great experience at Il Molino. The coffee is great and we are always greeted by friendly staff! Highly recommend.”
- Google user
“Excellent brunch and coffee. Eggs Benedict served with mozzarella, avocado and peppers on the side. Very tasty and lovely place! Will pop back”
- Google user
“I went in as it looked nice, and it didn’t disappoint me! Nice cozy atmosphere and music. Friendly and smiley staff. Had an ago toast with poached eggs and it was delicious! Coffee was good quality. They have big selection of pastries, that I would love to try next time☺️”
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Coffee
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Dining options· 5
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Seating
- Table service
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Offerings· 3
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Popular for· 2
- Solo dining
- Good for working on laptop
- Highlights· 1
- Great tea selection
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 3
- Casual
- Quiet
- Trendy
Location
Cafes near Il Molino
- Cafe Parisienne4.81,1430.2 mi£1–15Outdoor seatingVegetarian optionsDelivery
english breakfast, full parisienne breakfast, fresh orange juice
- Pear Tree Cafe4.22,2911.1 mi£10–20Reservations
sweet potato fries, scrambled eggs with salmon, lakeside/park location
- The Locals Chelsea4.61,4591.6 mi
matcha pancakes, flatbread with feta, ox cheek eggs benedict
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Il MolinoOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.4345 | — | £1–10 | coffee, pastries, ham and cheese croissant |
| Cafe ParisienneOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Delivery | 4.81,143 | 0.2 mi | £1–15 | english breakfast, full parisienne breakfast, fresh orange juice |
| Pear Tree CafeReservations | 4.22,291 | 1.1 mi | £10–20 | sweet potato fries, scrambled eggs with salmon, lakeside/park location |
| The Locals Chelsea | 4.61,459 | 1.6 mi | — | matcha pancakes, flatbread with feta, ox cheek eggs benedict |
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