Shanel's is a local institution and rightly so. There are a number of fast food outlets in the area and overpriced eateries. Shanel's offers an independent family business, honest simple food, reasonable prices, and really great service. The cafe is quite small in size, but the welcome is huge. Everything here is very good. My favourites are baked potatoes with tuna mayo and red onion or toasted cheese sandwiches.
London's most positive energy business. They have been serving with a smile for 18 years. Don't pass without trying their breakfast, The beginning of a beautiful day...
Shanel's is a true gem of a sandwich shop. We were visiting for a week and originally planned to try different breakfast places. One visit with Shanel was enough to change those plans. The food was fantastic, the pricing was fair and Shanel was a true gem. Her friendliness and recall for her guest's orders was refreshing. We will certainly visit again when we come back to London.
Made to order sandwiches/salads and breakfast. Coffee is good and served at perfect temperature. Always fresh soft bread and service that is outstanding. Some of the nicest people in all of London. I will be a forever customer.
Great variety, great sandwiches and very friendly staff! Impossible to not go back, as I want to be Shanel’s friend! But, seriously, great sandwiches and great prices.
The most friendly family store sandwich store. The best service & food with unbeatable reasonable prices. What more can you ask for. Highly recommend. I especially love the coronation, honey mustard and chicken bacon sweetcorn.
Also, they are now open during the weekend.
Great little spot here in a good location. Just came in here to grab a coffee but the staff were very friendly, very reasonable price as well, and there was nice seating outside. On a sunny morning it is a great place to relax with a coffee.
While always welcomed with a bright smile from the owner Shanel, this is the best family run cafe in Bermondsey. The variety of foods available and fresh coffee while reasonably priced, there is no reason not to visit. Cannot recommend Shanels Sandwich Bar enough.
Just discovered this place after 2 years of living here , it’s a hidden gem. I have the small takeaway salad and it’s a nothing but small. You can pick the protein (seafood/meat etc) and then you have options of all the items that make up your salad. There is potato salad, coleslaw, pasta, couscous etc so it’s a hearty. For two salads (one big one small) two drinks and a packet of crisps £18 bargain
Such a lovely local cafe. The owner offered my baby a piece of toast free of charge when he was upset - such a kind thing to do and much appreciated from a tired mum! A nice buzzy area with independent cafes and wine bars.
My favourite go to place in Bermondsey for a quick lunch or breakfast! Love the food, atmosphere and warmth, and the prices are very good too! A real gem in town!
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