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The Brockley Mess

325 Brockley Road, London, England
0788 7674051
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Ranked #4,403 of 9,846 restaurants in London
3.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Cuisines: Café
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

We live locally and have been to the Brockley Mess a few times, usually for weekend breakfasts. The food is excellent, the atmosphere buzzy and the menu varied and not bad value. However, do allow lots of time if you go here as the service is quite "relaxed". Our most recent order - smoked salmon and scrambled eggs and the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012 via mobile

I absolutely adore the Brockley Mess. The atmosphere is nice and staff always nice to me plus the food is so cheap for the quality offered. I feel I have to defend the owner after reading other comments, if a mum would have changed her baby in the cafe next to me I would have been seriously upset! I understand... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

I have been going to the Brockley mess since going on maternity leave October 2011. I have found it a place of welcome as a complete novice to going out with a baby - they have always helped me out and offered the best afternoon tea in south london - having been to all the posh places in town with... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012

Sadly, the Brockley Mess is only superficially child-friendly at best. Whilst there is a childrens' menu, box of toys, ample space for buggies and high-chairs are provided, the male proprietor has now shown his true colours as someone who is not at all tolerant of, or accommodating towards, children. There are no nappy changing facilities in this cafe. This of... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2011

Although I live a stones throw from the Brockley Mess, I'm not a regular. However, when I do go there, it never fails to disappoint. My favourite menu item is the Egg's Benedict with a sneaky side order of spinach. The kids love it there for the boiled eggs and soldiers & they also make great milkshakes - with ice... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2011 via mobile

I have been frequenting this cafe since it opened and have l always found the food good value for money. The waitresses have always provided a welcoming service, which I would expect. However, the gentleman who works there can often be a little frosty, but today he was nothing short of rude. Many of my friend have also suffered his... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2011

Hands down the best breakfast/brunch/lunch joint around the neighbourhood! Eggs Benedict, Eggs Florentine and French Toast are off the hook!

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