Around London in 50 Breakfasts: Brew, Clapham

When it comes to breakfast and brunch reviews, there is a quiet joy that comes from dining alone. I love having brunch with my loved ones don't get me wrong, but there is something really special about indulging in some epic avocado toast, a great coffee and refreshing juice over The Guardian newspaper and some people watching. Angie from Silverspoon London recently wrote an article all about eating alone and it becoming an increasingly popular dining experience. We all have busy lives but know every once in a while one needs to slow down, refuel with great food and reconnect with ourselves.

So moving on from that very philosophical opener, today I am sharing my experience of dining alone at Brew in Clapham. I banners nabbed a table outside and cuddled up in a complementary crochet knit blanket to read the paper. Staff came and went with a gentle approach (it was 8am after all!), and I indulged in an hour or two of genuinely relaxing 'me time'. Enjoy the review!

Where
Brew, Northcote Road
When
Friday, 8:30am
What I ate

• Avocado on pide (pee-deh, a type of Turkish bread) with poached egg

What I drank 

• 1 cappuccino
• 1 energizer juice (carrot, Apple, celery, ginger)

Highlights

• Brew has a distinctly cost feel to it without being kitsch or mumsy. The clientele ranges from mum's and kids to business men dining alone.
• The coffee is sweet and strong, perfect for setting up ahead of a busy day
• The pide bread was an interesting touch to the now-boringly-obvious avocado on toast. It had a lighter texture but notably better crisp than standard toast.
• I was served a hell of a lot of avocado, which is brilliant considering the price (around £8). Where many venues will serve slivers of avocado, Brew serves bucket loads.
• The eggs were perfectly poached with rich, orangey bright yolks.

Lowlights

• My nearest Brew is all the way in Wandsworth which is a long way to go for breakfast!
• The granola does not have a nut-free option which was a shame.

Overall
I enjoyed my visit to Brew and have actually already been back to pick up my morning coffee! I would recommend visiting on a quiet weekday and enjoying the people watching that the busy locations offer.

Thank you to Brew for hosting me!

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