I just chanced on this place in Burnt Oak, an area of London more frequented by recent immigrants than tourists which makes you wonder if queuing up with a couple of hundred visitors to see Westminster Abbey is really seeing the reality of the city a sit is today. It 's not posh, but the staff are friendly, the food affordable, the customers local and the cuisine internationalish . You can get kebabs and pasta, but the real joy lies in old English dishes that you don 't often see on a menu today-think Bubble and Squeak, Pie and Mash Liquor, Mushy Peas, Bangers and Mash and Bacon and Cabbage as loved by the Irish. I will definitely visit again. Not too far from The RAF Museum in Colindale (Bu...
If you are after fine cuisine then the Hard Work Café is not for you – there again if you’re after a decent well cooked meal at a very reasonable price then this café may be what you’re looking for We have been going here for a number of years, normally midmorning mainly for coffee, coke and soup It’s a family run café who are extremely flexible – they do many variations on breakfasts, burgers, omelettes, sandwiches and a full range of full English main meals including Bangers mash, Lambs liver, boiled bacon, fish chips full roast dinners They are open from early to 8.00pm 7 days a week and are located in the heart of Burnt oak with its multi ethnic food shops.
The Hard Work Cafe does not attempt to provide haute cuisine. In Burnt Oak there woudn't be a lot of demand or that. However, it does to what it tries to do extremely well. It's clean, the food is excellent and served in generous portions, and the proprietor, Bob, and his staff are very friendly and will always make you welcome. There is seating on the pavement for fresh-air lovers and for those strange people who want to smoke. You won't be disappointed.
After returning to London from being overseas, my partner and I stumbled upon this restaurant as our first stop. The welcoming atmosphere was exactly what we needed. The cappuccino was delicious, generously portioned, and reasonably priced, and the service was friendly and attentive. It was a truly comforting experience to feel at ease so quickly in a new place. We are excited to return and sample the food next time!
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We have just moved back to London after living abroad for some time and this is the first place we stopped by on our return. We couldn't have asked for a better welcome. The cappuccino was huge, tasty, and a good price, the service warm and friendly. It's so nice to go somewhere and feel at home so quickly. Looking forward to coming back and trying the food!
Today, the members of the Edgware and Mill Hill Friendship Club enjoyed their Christmas meal at this restaurant and wanted to share how delightful their experience was. They found the food to be delicious and plentiful, and the decorations were beautiful. They wanted to extend their thanks for all the hard work that went into making their meal so special.
The food and service at this restaurant were exceptional, especially thanks to the Romanian lady with black hair. She was very friendly and made us feel at home. This was our second time dining here and the food was amazing with really generous portions. We will definitely be returning.
The food at this restaurant is really good and affordably priced. The owner/chef has been at the restaurant for a long time. I hope they can succeed in this challenging economic climate. The food is straightforward and I hope more establishments like this can remain open.
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All I can say is that the food is delicious, good value for money, and the owner/chef has been there for a long time. I hope they can continue to thrive in this current financial market with their honest grub. Many of these places come and go.
Stayed locally at the Premier Inn opposite this take away and enjoyed meals for the three of us who all agreed were very fresh and generous portions Thoroughly recommended
