Once you've stumbled across it, you can hardly believe this place exists. A true Italian café, complete with a sleekish sheen, smack on rough-around-the-edges Roman Road; it's almost mind-boggling. Yet, spectacularly, there it is, and it's the real deal. Expect friendly, familiar and helpful counter-service. Expect espresso, cappuccino, even flavoured lattes that are strong, authentic, and worth-sipping. And perhaps most marvelously, expect the best panini in the whole of London. That's a pretty lofty list of expectations to jot down, I realize, but oh, I am so not kidding on that last point. I dream of these panini: substantial, delectably filled, toasted to crispy perfection, and then wrapped up in white parchment like a wonderful present you can't wait to open. Make sure they make you one on the focaccia so that you can savor the depth of flavour and airy texture that the olive oil-laced bread imparts. I almost always go for the roasted vegetables and sun dried tomatoes combination - then ask them to add fresh mozzarella. Divine. I mean, where else in London can such edible excellence be had for less than four pounds??

Love this place- been going there ever since they opened when I lived in Bow, evn though i have now moved to Leyton- i still try to pop in on a regular basis Love the coffees- regaularly have a divine large cappucino flavoured with hazelnut- osrry but love it the pizza sandwiches are fabulous and in the summer I cannot help but succumb to the amazing array of milkshakes- myfaves being pistachio and hazel and the cocnut and almon varieties. the staff are just so friendly and always make me feel so welcome and don't mention the cakesxxx Jo