Coffee – 7.5/10
Atmosphere – 8/10
Wild and Wood wasn’t on the list of coffee shops I made to visit while I’m in London. I needed a place to study and wanted to do it somewhere that was cozy and that I could still get good coffee. I decided to give it a shot…and I’m really glad I did.
The coffee is good. Not the best that I’ve had in London, but it’s good. My cappuccino was well made, smooth and creamy. They use two shots in every drink, a good decision in my opinion because there was the prefect balance of milk and espresso. My black Americano was also good, maybe a bit bitter, but no horrible aftertaste. Their food looks pretty scrumptious, and judging from the number of people that ordered some I’d say it tastes delicious as well.
But what really won my heart is the atmosphere. Wild and Wood is a world away from the industrial, minimalist trend of its fellow London coffee shops. Terracotta floors are offset by wood paneled benches and stools, and an open kitchen space where the coffee is made. It feels like you’re stepping in to someone well-worn home, as opposed to a coffee shop. Best of all is the ‘nook’, just to the left of the entrance. It’s a tiny wood-panelled room (seriously it’s about the size of a walk-in closet). There are two small booths and a slightly larger one. It’s the quintessential ‘cozy corner’ I was looking for.
The staff could’ve been a little more amiable, but they weren’t unkind by any means. The customers Wild and Wood seem to draw in are friendly and conversational. It seems like the perfect place to bring a friend and maybe meet a new one along the way. So if you’re looking for somewhere to read or write, or perhaps somewhere to meet with a friend, this is a great place to do it.
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| Me in the Nook! |
Monmouth Coffee
Machine: La Spaziale, 2 groups
Grinder: Mazzer Luigi
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