Bluebelles

3 Reviews on “Bluebelles”

• Jess Kumari Gosling

  Cute establishment with nice variety of cakes and sandwiches. Very open and large space, the tables are generous. They have wifi that often jumps out but they have a lot of electronic ports which is useful. Their coffee is average, but they have a good selection of teas!

  January 21, 2016, 5:04 pm

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• Iris

  While Notting Hill Gate is mostly home to upmarket eateries and tourist traps, the Ladbroke Grove end of Portobello Market offers much more by way of independent cafes and restaurants. Think Lisboa Patisserie, Golborne Deli, or the less celebrated 4 + 1 Cafe (once a real gem, now offering a disappointingly narrower menu, but still nicer than the usual chain coffee shop). Every time I head to Golborne Road, I end up adding a new spot to my list of favourites. My latest discovery is Bluebelles of Portobello: a quirky little cafe-cum-bakery, ideal for relaxed breakfasts, brunches and light lunches.The bait that lured me in was the spectacular cake counter, beckoning me from the street-facing window. Everything on display looked beautiful and inviting; I had a hard time resisting the white chocolate, raspberry and cardamom cake, and the carrot cake with ricotta icing. Even the treats I wasnt drawn to had a charm I couldnt help but notice. I may never convert to the sickly sweetness of cupcakes, but their cuteness will always amaze me and theres no question that rocky road bars will make the the day of children and marshmallow-loving adults alike.Theres more to Bluebelless menu than just cakes. An array of morning pastries lies on the counter, offering lighter treats to those who cant bear the thought of having dessert for breakfast (do me a favour, and try the almond croissants. You wont regret it). Savoury food lovers will find plenty of brunch fares, including the evergreen eggs benedict. Healthy eaters will salute the presence of fresh fruit juices and tall glasses full of granola and Greek yoghurt, topped with helpings of honey or berry coulis, and coming in generous portions worth their 4. The selection of sandwiches at the counter hint that Bluebelles is a fine lunch spot for those lucky enough to work in the area, or pass by when the midday munchies start kicking in.The decor matches the food displays air of quirky cuteness. Bluebelless floor is a cosy little space where shabby chic meets hip: picture mismatched vintage tables and chairs, wooden crates turned table displays, and a few more random but perfectly fitting items, such as a tree glistening with blinking lights, and a blackboard showing the cute quote of the day. If youre visiting on a sunny day, you can choose to sit outside: you dont even have to fear the cold, as plenty of blankets are available to shield you from the occasional gust of wind.Despite all this, Bluebelles is no East London Hipsterland. The clientele is varied to say the least: on an average day, youre just as likely to meet the odd indie youth, as you are to spot well-off families worthy of lifestyle magazine covers, or middle-aged friends on morning catch-up duty. On the downside, the cafe is not spacious enough to warrant the privacy youd need when said families with exuberant kids are in; on the upside, the taste and quality of the food make up for the high-pitched squeals and parental scoldings you may sometimes have to put up with.Full review on: http://whatevergetsyouthroughtheday.wordpress.com/2014/05/11/bluebelles-notting-hill-review/ whatevergetsyouthroughtheday.wordpress.com

  October 27, 2014, 6:39 pm

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• James Rants

  Never had this specifically but I had them as a side to my eggs royale. Delicious well seasoned and freshly prepared.11 Sep, 2013Looking forward to getting the Eggs royale again. Hope that who ever I eat with get the French toast with their delicious bacon. Just so I can share!!!

  December 11, 2013, 6:13 am

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