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 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 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 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, 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.

I’ve started visiting London on business and Asmara is a short walk away. Nice coffee and breakfast sandwich. Owner is super friendly which brightens my day.