Experiences and food are two of the best reasons to travel, and so when my lovely husband came up with the idea of visiting great cafes while traveling, I signed up as fast as I could! Out of ten posibilities, Monocle was number one on the list for branding and reputation, so we headed on over to Chiltern Street for a late morning latte and snack.
The cafe is teeny tiny, and on a hot summer day a little stuffy, but the coffee and menu are worth the visit. The shrimp sandwich was amazing, and the cinnamon bun was just what I needed after the long walk over from Kensington. Everything in the cafe, from the sugar packets to utensils, was perfectly branded. Afterwards, we wandered over to their equally small shop to pick up the latest issue of the magazine.
Monocle Cafe is open from 7am to 7pm, Monday thru Friday, 9am to 6pm on Saturday, and 10am to 6pm on Sunday. It’s located on Chiltern Street in the Marlybone area of London. The closest tube stops are Bond Street and Baker Street. The shop is a 5 minute walk from the cafe on George Street. If you’re unable to visit London, you can get your Monocle fix on their website.
