Comments on: At Arthur’s Cafe

By: Peter Wade

Peter Wade — Sat, 06 Jan 2018 00:20:53 +0000

When I was a lad of thirteen I did a milk round, we delivered milk to Arthur’s Monday to Saturday, the milkman I worked for was John Davis his milk van was a blue Bedford open back, this back in 1967-69.

By: Mark ashdown

Mark ashdown — Thu, 04 May 2017 08:46:42 +0000

It don’t matter what you order be assured it’s fresh and of the highest quality.
If I’ve missed breakfast at arthur’s then stewed steak it is.

By: Nora

Nora — Sun, 11 Dec 2016 23:58:00 +0000

I lived at 56 Dalston lane between 1964 until 1975 and I remembered Star bakery where I used to get the best doughnuts ever every day as a young girl, and would buy lots of breads and cakes for the weekend, I was sad it closed but today am glad to discover that it was owned by David Raab and that they moved to Essex road, where I must now pay a visit. I remember Arthur’s café also going past it on my way to school, I took all of the good food and service for granted in those days I realise now. Today Greggs’ bakers do a few doughnuts and eclairs and specialise in take away coffee and sandwiches , no where is the selection of cakes we used to find everyday at Star bakery. The service at Arthur’s is also a rare experience when you go into a café where no one remembers you and that personal touch is missing. Glad to see Arthur still at it and looking very handsome at his age, long may his café continue.

By: Vera Templeman nee Hunt

Vera Templeman nee Hunt — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 12:25:32 +0000

Hi Mavis,
Arthur is also my cousin. My mother (Norah Woodham) was Arthurs dads sister. Your whole family lived underneath us in flats in Hollybush gardens, Bethnal Green.
Hoping we’ve bought back some memories,
Vera

By: mavis Mumford nee Stevenson

mavis Mumford nee Stevenson — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 01:24:14 +0000

I would love to visit this cafe, Arthur you are my couson.
I live in Australia. Your mum Sarah and my mum Dolly were sisters.
The Stevenson family.

By: Mavis Mumford

Mavis Mumford — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 00:47:09 +0000

This is amazing you Arthur are my couson .
Your mother Sarah was the sister of my mum Dolly Stevenson.
I remember going into your dads cafe with my dad .
I live in Australia Mavis Mumford née Stevenson .
Would love contact.

By: Darrell

Darrell — Mon, 08 Dec 2014 06:35:45 +0000

I have been going there for over 30 year’s.
Without doubt THE ONLY cafe to go to.
The food is the best in town & so are the people there 🙂

By: pam

pam — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 16:19:42 +0000

I used to come here when I lived in Newington Green many years ago, am 68 now… and I still travel from Richmond to go there and meet my brother in law Les..when Arthurs goes, I shan’t go back to Dalston so keep on doing all that lovely home cooked ham Arthur!

By: Terry Basson

Terry Basson — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 07:17:19 +0000

Arthur and his cafe are an inspiration as was my dad Arthur William Basson cafe. It was called Pop’s Cafe in Woodbridge 1944.

Reprinted from Sunday Pictorial September 3rd 1944.
My dad was born in Stepney London

POP
May I (and without causing him embarrassment, I trust) call for a vigourous round of applause for Mr Arthur William Basson, the big hearted proprietor of a cafe in Woddbridge Suffolk.

He calls it Pop’s Cafe, Well, Pop , step right up and take a bow!
Because, passing Mr Basson’s establishment a few days ago, I found fixed to his window; ” Any London evacuee who cannot afford a meal can have one here Free. You are welcome.”

Unlike certain people who, but for the law of libel, I’d cheerfully name, Mr. Basson believes that an ounce of help is worth twenty tons of pity. Splendid, Pop!

By: KIM

KIM — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:57:07 +0000

My mumVera is Arthur’s cousin (Aunt Norah’s daughter), and she has thoroughly enjoyed reading all about this wonderful Cafe. She recalls many a happy time spent with Arthur’s brother Terry when they were young in the old Cafe.

We all send love and best wishes for the continued success of this wonderful family business.