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Raison D'etre

Restaurant Cafe Bar Breakfast restaurant Sandwich shop Wine bar

👍👍 Very sincere and welcoming staff, makes me feel like a guest at home. Nice cozy little cafe. Serves good hot chocolate, had the salmon cream cheese rockets baguette , simple but nicely put together and taste good. Pretty good overall experience.


Address

18 Bute St, South Kensington, London SW7 3EX, United Kingdom

Website

www.raisondetrecafe.com

Contact

+44 20 7584 5008

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (437 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

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  • 5/5 Jamie C. 5 years ago on Google • 142 reviews
    Very sincere and welcoming staff, makes me feel like a guest at home. Nice cozy little cafe. Serves good hot chocolate, had the salmon cream cheese rockets baguette , simple but nicely put together and taste good. Pretty good overall experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 T R. 4 years ago on Google • 183 reviews
    First day back in London, only 20 minutes approx from London Heathrow airport via the Piccadilly line. 3 minutes walk from South Kensington station. This place was recommended to me because of their reviews, pictures from visitors and the look of the menu. Opens at 8am, currently closed on Sunday’s. Absolutely loved the experience today, food was all fresh and tasty. Cappuccino was amazing, the juice amazing, the baguette super fresh and made in store! Forgot to mention that the food was super valuable!!

  • 4/5 boe t. 4 years ago on Google • 142 reviews
    Ate lunch here while waiting for check in at our AirBnb. Had the New Yorker sandwich and a bruschetta in an open baguette, both tasted great. The staff was nice and welcoming, helping us with out luggage. Be aware that you’ll have to use cash on orders below 10£.

  • 5/5 Paul G. 4 years ago on Google • 135 reviews
    The easiest 5 star review I’ve posted yet. Simply put, you know when someone puts their heart & soul into what they present to total strangers. The menu is not exotic, but the quality of the ingredients and very clear labour of love that is invested into creating these works of palate pleasing deliciousness is what sets Raison D’Etre apart from. If you’re having the breakfast & partial to a bit of sausage - this is the one to go for ... the best Cumberland sausage I’ve had in a very long time!! Oh, and one of the finest Flat Whites I’ve had anywhere 👌🏼 ... and it will be a sin not to highlight the splendour of their own freshly baked goodies ... get in early so you don’t miss out on their Croissants & Pains 😋

  • 5/5 Michael P. 5 years ago on Google • 133 reviews
    Best breakfast in South Kensington and quite possibly in London. Delicious sandwiches and panini's with top quality ingredients. Freshly squeezed orange juice and great coffee. Service is incredibly friendly. Very good place for going solo or with a family. Must visit.

  • 5/5 Hari I. 5 years ago on Google • 82 reviews
    Le 'Joseph' is the best sandwich I've had in London. £5.50 only. Lightning fast service, and the owner's authenticity and focus on quality was evident in every aspect of the interaction.

  • 5/5 Ariel C. 7 years ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Lovely staff and atmosphere. The people were very accommodating of my particular eating habits. 😁 The warm sandwiches & baguettes are delicious and an excellent way to deal with those cold, dank & depressing spring mornings. 😉 I recommend this quaint little café with the greatest pleasure.

  • 5/5 Edward 5 years ago on Google
    Absolutely perfect. Small. Not fussy just great quality. Avacado and smoked salmon on toast (but next level) with a black coffee (rocket fuel) and a glass of orange juice (freshly squeezed). The owners/managers obviously care what they produce is of a high standard.

  • 5/5 Peter K. 6 years ago on Google
    A cafe with a very reasonably priced, flavourful menu & excellent customer service, very welcoming & accommodating. (Request for tap water met with a smile and a call over the shoulder for 'some tap water for our guests please'.) The menu has Filled baguettes, Focaccias & Paninis in a large variety of flavours, with salads as a lighter option aswell as some croissants, muffins, cookies, sweet panini's etc. (be warned croissants sell out quick! When I came for lunch they had sold out of these)

  • 5/5 김뫄뫄 5 years ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Awesome! The staff were very kind and the best bacon I had ever eaten was. I think Coffee is rather acidic. It was the best breakfast while I was in London.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout

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