Great coffee, gorgeous gifts and countless little curiosities: Les Trois Garcons

Inconspicuously tucked away down a little Shoreditch back street, Les Trois Garcons is a place make your way to, rather than happen upon. Success, despite lack of passing trade is usually an excellent litmus test for what to expect, and true enough this hidden gem did not disappoint. 

Their coffee is one of the best in London (a bold claim I know) and the service is fabulous. Attentive and friendly without a hint of the pretentious snobbery you may expect from such a location.

A veritable treasure trove of all kinds of trinkets, you’ll be certain to find something that will tickle your fancy! From novelty items to vintage gems, there’s every kind of knick-knack and what’s better, you can combine the experience with a tasty little morsel.

You’ll also find more substantial tasty treats on the menu, from Beef Bourguinion and Malaysian Yellow Chicken Curry, but while the surroundings are playfully opulent, the prices are remarkably reasonable. For the price of your usual M&S salad and obligatory Percy Pigs (we cant resist them on our way to the till either) you could indulge in a beautifully cooked meal here…

So , for your next lunch break unchain yourself from your desk, ditch the layered prawn salad and make for Les Trios Garcons…you’ll be glad you did!