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We've been waiting to review Chiswick House Cafe for some time now. Waiting for the weather to be half decent, the moment to be right and the stars to align, so we felt a little like trespassers when we pitched up without the dog, who is on her own seaside holiday. Chiswick House is dog central, though the cafe, thoughtfully when one isn't a dog owner, less thoughtfully when one is, has a strict on the lead policy in the vicinity. This Sunday, it didn't matter to us. We pitched up and only had to dodge the numerous buggies, small children, pigeons and of course, other people's dogs.
The Cafe stands in the grounds of the recently restored grounds of Lord Burlington's 18th Century Palladian Manor, Chiswick House (worth a look round if you have time and a few quid). I was explaining to my children, that it was Lord Burlington's country house, well a halfway country house to Blenheim Palace, which they found difficult to grasp, given that they think they live well within the hustle and bustle of London. The Cafe was a very run down affair until 2011 when it was designed by Caruso St John (me neither) and rebuilt winning the RIBA London Building of the Year. One of my few claims to fame is that I was photographed at the old cafe for a Time Out review - presumably sometime before 2011.
Anyway, I digress. We went for brunch. Mr and Master West4urants had the bacon sandwich and Miss younger West4urants the sausage sandwich (don't tell me they're not adventurous). All good - served on white bread which, whilst not appealing to myself, is perfect for the less health conscious.
I had a croissant because I just can't wait that long for breakfast and had wolfed down some home made granola at home. We did have to wait quite a long time for the food to arrive which is kind of irritating - surely, surely bacon and sausages are half cooked in advance? They do the full works for breakfast if you feel like it, plus the ubiquitous smashed avocado on toast, plus soups, salads, etc for lunch.
It's a proper little cafe in the heart of Chiswick House and we're very lucky to have them both. With or without a dog, pay it a visit though I am sure you have already.
Food (for 4): £17.15
Drink: £8.90
Total: £26.05
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