Blue Plate @ Outsider Tart

83-85 Chiswick High Road
W4 2EF

020 7096 1609


Outsider Tart was set up by a couple of New Yorkers who moved to London only to find that we don't, or at least didn't, bake like they bake Stateside.  They certainly have an enticing array of home-baked goodies but now they've acquired the space next door - named Blue Plate - they've expanded into 'soul food' American style. It has oodles of style - I love the interior, with chairs made of recycled Coke bottles and Barn Star lights shipped directly from an Amish community.  

We stopped by for brunch and were greeted by a friendly waiter who told me not to tie the dog up outside - she would be welcome in the restaurant and what's more she could expect treats and a drink.  We were after treats and a drink too.  I had the regular stack of Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes - as good as any I've had in the US.  My husband had the BEC - which was a sandwich with egg, bacon and some cheese.  Burritos were big on this brunch menu, as was chilli (veg or meat).  It's not a menu for the faint hearted or diet conscious, but we are talking America here.  

We bumped into some good friends and neighbours who had the foresight to book and given the restaurant was full when we left it might be a good idea if there's a few of you. Her egg and black bean chilli tortilla was delicious and his chilli eggs one of the best ever breakfasts - praise indeed from a man with exceptionally high standards (particularly in neighbours). I'd say that booking for the evenings Outsider Tart are planning would be a good bet and we would be there too, but bearing in mind we still have another 90 odd places to visit on our 2016 tour it might be next year. 

Food (for 2): £19.00

Drink: £3.75

Total: £24.75