Café · Bloomsbury
Tucked into the middle of Red Lion Square, this cheerful café serves up a refreshingly different menu — think Chilean specialities like empanadas, completos and beef patties alongside your everyday coffees and teas, all in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. You can sit inside or out on the square, and the café is easy to navigate with a buggy; highchairs are available, though there's no dedicated kids' menu, so little ones will be sharing from the main selection. It's a genuinely peaceful spot that feels a world away from the usual chain options, and the friendly owners give it a real warmth that families tend to appreciate.
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