Grind at the National Theatre

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  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “Asked for an iced latte with 1 sugar. Checked when picking it up that sugar had been added as I didn’t see it go in and was told to add it myself. Unfortunately, the sugar needs to be added to the hot coffee so this made for an unpleasant drink. This is a standard request in coffee shops so disappointing staff haven’t been trained on this.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “went before seeing a show for a quick pick me up as i had just been broken up with the day before, got a cappuccino and banana bread (although that reminded me of my ex and I wish I hadn't bought it he always used to make banana bread). Was treated wonderfully by rachel and anita who recommended me the banana bread which I should have probably not bought.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Great cocktails. Ordered many espresso martinis because of their Friday deal and recieved amazing service from Rachel who made them for us. Great vibe - would come again!”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Went for a stroll down the Southbank and decided to pop in to a fellow local theatre bar and had the most vibrant of services by a Rachel (I think?). Lovely girl who tended to our every need and made sure we were more than comfortable. Also, beeeeauutiful coffee!!”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Best coffee in London and the friendliest staff. Lovely atmosphere and shout out to Rachel and Anita for being so friendly and brilliant baristas. Go in if you’re in area!”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Had an iced mocha on a Sat afternoon. Service was okay, friendly enough. I didn’t enjoy that when we got our drink it was placed on a dirty surface. Fine for takeout, but wouldn’t drink in. The coffee was actually really good, if not on the small side.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “I have not been here before and what lovely staff. Joanna talked me through all the different syrups and had a beautiful smile on her face! Will definitely be coming back and hope to see her again!”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “I ordered an oat latte with caramel, and banana bread, at a £9 price point I expected at least something of quality. My coffee had no caramel, half filled too, had I wanted a coffee that tasted like water and instant coffee powder with the pink aesthetics I’d have made one at home. I’m usually a regular at this grind, with superb coffee and generally quite upset at this lack of care and quality from the staff, clearly looking to finish their day. The banana bread was dry and seemed stale, as though it’d been left out since yesterday which was appalling. Today taught me that if hungry, to seek my food elsewhere as clearly this establishment lacks the ability to make fresh food like every other coffee shop. I’m really disappointed and shocked at this bad coffee and even worse cake. Definitely lost a customer.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “While the scone itself was relatively fresh and quite tasty, the cream and jam accompanying were if a magnificently miserly proportion, barely enough for one half let alone two. Furthermore, the cream was rock hard and unspreadable, like fridge-cold butter. Cream scones are supposed to be indulgent! Staffing was brisk, verging on the rude, when not particularly busy. Beautiful sunny winter day, so perhaps my expectations were set a little high, but overall this tea break was a disappointing experience.”

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• G

  Google user

  ·10 months ago

  “Great coffee, good service and love the pink everywhere. The cinnamon buns looked better than they tasted, bit try. The coffee was outstanding, didn’t ask if I wanted it hot or cold when I asked for a matcha 🍵 but remade it for free when they initially gave it me iced on a freezing 🥶 cold and rainy day. They didn’t have a new cherry 🍒 matcha 🍵 option, but they said they couldn’t do that hot 🔥 the cafe inside was nice, lovely and warm. There was a door into the theatre 🎭 area where the toilets 🚽 were and a large “normal” seating area. Overall first experience at a grind cafe and was good, very reasonable price for central london too.”

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