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Tina, We Salute You

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Tina We Salute You, Newington Green Cafe, London

Tina We Salute You

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This small corner cafe grew from a popular cupcake stall in Brick Lane into this cafe incarnation in February 2009.

Address:
47 King Henry's Walk, London N1 4NH

Opening Hours:
Tuesday–Saturday 8am–7pm
Sunday 10am–7pm
Monday closed

Seating

One main communal table which can seat eight, plus a sofa and and a few chairs outside. It's really not very big but is a nice place to stop if you're in the area.
    Extra Touches
  • Free wifi
  • Board games
  • Changing noticeboard in the window with daily messages

Food and Drink

Tea is served in a pot with a removable infuser or a tea strainer in 'Granny' floral style pot, cup and saucer.

Bagels (from Brick Lane Beigel Bake) and seriously chunky bread sandwiches have generous fillings and both are under £4.

I chose crumpets and butter as it seemed such a homely choice to have with my pot of tea. My companion enjoyed a Chorizo bagel. We both tried the popular cupcakes with their butter icing swirls and sprinkles which were fine if a little over-priced.

Service is friendly while laid-back and locals return regularly.

Tina, We Salute You is quirky and a bit kitsch but not pretentious and I look forward to returning.

Who's Tina? Does it matter? She was an image in a portrait that was popular in the 1970s. She can be seen on the wall of the cafe.

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