Asmara Caffee - London

A smiling, friendly face with your large cup of coffee is the wonderful part of a visit to Asmara. Lunch or snack it is all good and worth the visit to Old East... read more A smiling, friendly face with your large cup of coffee is the wonderful part of a visit to Asmara. Lunch or snack it is all good and worth the visit to Old East Village in London. A little gem of a restaurant.

We go for the coffee and toasted bagel BLT or egg.......and haven't tried anything else on the menu yet. there's nothing fancy, hip or trendy about asmara caffe... read more We go for the coffee and toasted bagel BLT or egg.......and haven't tried anything else on the menu yet. there's nothing fancy, hip or trendy about asmara caffee.....the furnishings (booths and tables/chairs) are from another time. ahh, but did i mention the coffee??? and the service???

Asmara has become a favorite spot for me and my old friends to gather for coffee and chat. The owner is a friendly man who always greets us with a big smile and... read more Asmara has become a favorite spot for me and my old friends to gather for coffee and chat. The owner is a friendly man who always greets us with a big smile and now just asks if we want our regular order. I have started buying their bagged coffee to take home, which is organic, fair trade, and from their native Ethiopia. I highly recommend trying the fava beans samosas platter for lunch. "The usual" is always a good choice.

I decided to visit this restaurant based on a friend's suggestion. They offer excellent organic, fair trade African coffee that is roasted and brewed on-site, a... read more I decided to visit this restaurant based on a friend's suggestion. They offer excellent organic, fair trade African coffee that is roasted and brewed on-site, and you can also buy some to take home. The atmosphere is warm and comfortable, and the owner is friendly and welcoming. They offer a variety of items such as bagels, sandwiches, paninis, samosas, fava bean dishes, and delicious looking baked goods. I tried the bagels and a panini sandwich, both of which were delicious. I highly recommend this hidden gem on Dundas St. East.

The friendly owner serves a rich and flavorful coffee here that will make you want to come back again and again. And if you're a fan, the butter tarts come high... read more The friendly owner serves a rich and flavorful coffee here that will make you want to come back again and again. And if you're a fan, the butter tarts come highly recommended with two thumbs up.