033, holborn grind, 211115

I had a bit of me-time today whilst waiting for someone at Holborn and remembered this little cafe round the corner from Holborn tube station. Considering today was one of the coldest days I've ever felt in my life (no exaggeration), I thought I would treat myself to something warm.

I was surprised to find myself with only a few others in this cafe on an otherwise busy street. Nonetheless I was greeted by a cheerful kiwi and ordered my long black. With only so much seating, I opted for a high top looking out onto the streets watching people covered from head to toe walk by and witnessing a skateboarder stack it (ouch) while trying out a move.

Love is the drug.

There's a small selection of pastries and baked goods on offer as well as salads and sandwiches (on a quiet Saturday, I can't imagine them cooking up a storm), enough to fill you up and keep you satisfied. Whilst quiet, the cafe was full of activity from the whirs of the coffee machine to general chit-chat amongst customers. I felt like I could just sit here all day and people-watch but there were things to do and people to see.

My coffee was strong enough but lacked crema and was slightly sour on my first sip. The milk took a bit of the edge off but otherwise I didn't mind it considering I was just trying to get the chill out of my bones (no, seriously, it was really cold).

I would come back if I was in the area and needed a little pick-me-up if I hadn't seen anything else along the way.

Mood: Cold (it's not a mood but that's about all I can think about right now...)
Candy Crush Soda level: 497