Comments on: David Johnson’s Cafes

By: Rich Bee

Rich Bee — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:30:07 +0000

What a wonderful reminder of times past.

By: Lorraine Whebell

Lorraine Whebell — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:27:07 +0000

Looking at these photos makes me feel nostalgic..all long gone unfortunately..sandwiches rolls tea etc…no paninis, wraps, sour dough…and 20 types of coffee.. give me a cheese and pickle sandwich anyday..

By: Cherub

Cherub — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 15:12:06 +0000

Don’t you just miss places like this? There is one café like these left in my home town, the original was demolished to make way for a dual carriageway that ended up being rerouted due to public pressure. The newer premises have the original signage from the 50s, the owners took it with them. I’d much rather have a cup of tea and a snack in a place like this as one of the soulless chains we have to put up with now, with their fancy coffees, dry refrigerated sandwiches and even drier expensive cakes.

By: Kate Bacon

Kate Bacon — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 12:17:40 +0000

Was/is Alfredo’s on Essex Road, N1?

By: Barry Smith

Barry Smith — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:33:23 +0000

The Empire Cafe was in Cambridge Heath Road/Mare Street in a circle of shops near the canal.

By: Ron Wilkinson

Ron Wilkinson — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 08:10:23 +0000

A lot more character than what we got in San Diego, CA. I’d try a full English breakfast in one of those cafés.

By: Susan Postlethwaite

Susan Postlethwaite — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:17:24 +0000

Delightful, I love a traditional cafe.

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:00:12 +0000

Wow!
Great way to wake up with these works of art to feast the eyes on. The wondrous greasy spoon. Must’ve been in one or two of those back in the day.
Really good thanks.