Artisan. An apt name for a shop serving specialty coffee, if you ask me.
On a recent trip to London, we stopped in Ealing for breakfast, and decided to pop in Artisan for a coffee before we set out to explore the city with Zack's brother and sister-in-law.
Zack had actually been here before, on a business trip. He'd raved about their smoked salmon sandwich, and spoke highly of their coffee as well.
Walking in, I thought the shop was cute. Fun lighting, lots of seating, great signage, and a nice overall setup. Artisan in Ealing is a perfect blend of rustic, charming, and cozy. But honestly, the charm factor was so high, I found myself feeling less than confident about the coffee itself.
Not to worry! Zack and I decided on a cortado and a V60. Our 13 year old, as he usually does, chose a cold brew. And imagine the delight of our 10 year old when the barista delivered a Babycino to the table for him.
Seriously. Other cafes should take note. Artisan offers a free Babycino for their 'junior' customers. It's a very simple concept: steamed milk, topped with whipped cream, chocolate, and a marshmallow. Simple, and yet, it was totally appreciated by me, and devoured by my little man!
Our coffee was excellent. Every drink ordered was carefully prepared, and was really delicious. Way better than I expected. Their coffee is just as excellent as their shop is cool.
When in London, I encourage you to take a little side trip to Ealing. The neighborhood itself is full of cool shops and lots of charm. It's got such a great feel, without all the touristy hoopla.
And Artisan is just icing on the cake - or should I say, crema on the espresso.
On a recent trip to London, we stopped in Ealing for breakfast, and decided to pop in Artisan for a coffee before we set out to explore the city with Zack's brother and sister-in-law.
Walking in, I thought the shop was cute. Fun lighting, lots of seating, great signage, and a nice overall setup. Artisan in Ealing is a perfect blend of rustic, charming, and cozy. But honestly, the charm factor was so high, I found myself feeling less than confident about the coffee itself.
Not to worry! Zack and I decided on a cortado and a V60. Our 13 year old, as he usually does, chose a cold brew. And imagine the delight of our 10 year old when the barista delivered a Babycino to the table for him.
Seriously. Other cafes should take note. Artisan offers a free Babycino for their 'junior' customers. It's a very simple concept: steamed milk, topped with whipped cream, chocolate, and a marshmallow. Simple, and yet, it was totally appreciated by me, and devoured by my little man!
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| Babycino - yeah, the little man was thrilled! |
The Ealing location is also home to Artisan's Coffee School. Wish I could have taken part in one of those!
When in London, I encourage you to take a little side trip to Ealing. The neighborhood itself is full of cool shops and lots of charm. It's got such a great feel, without all the touristy hoopla.
And Artisan is just icing on the cake - or should I say, crema on the espresso.
Artisan Coffee
(They have four locations... we visited them in Ealing)
32 New Broadway
Ealing, London W5 2XA
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