Temples Food is a a kind of hybrid British style cafe and a less stylish version of Pret or Eat. Basically there's a mixture of pre-prepared food like sandwiches, pastas and salads etc, and food cooked to order. Overall there is a nice selection of food, most of which are and that much different from the big chains, but well priced in comparison.
If you work in the area it's a convenient place to pick up some lunch.
Low Calibre Joe Scaliger
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Note, this refers to the Temples located in Hounsditch
The level of patronage this premises receives is testament to the value they offer. Whilst the food can not be descibed as gourmet, it is reasonably wholesome fare covering most dietary requirements.
The decor is reminiscent of a cold war canteen which had a spruce up when Perestroyka arrived. Also most of the staff seem to be Polish, which only furthers the neo soviet atmosphere.
Where Temples really excels is in their utterly mind blowing efficiency. Even their multi level roast dinner sandwiches are served in less than 2-3 mins. From entry to exit the average lunchtime visit is concluded in no more than 5 minutes, not withstanding the eat in option which extends to a corner of plain seating inside, or even the strip of Orwellian metal tables on the pavement outside.
Make no mistake, you will definitely not be treated to serenading waiters armed with platters of Lobster Bisque and Baked Alaska. However, you can be guaranteed a decent salad, tub of pasta, curry, sandwich etc all without breaking the bank and still retain most of your lunch hour.
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No frills standard city lunchtime takeaway. Pretty good quality and seems to be freshly made. Far far better value than going to any of the big chains surrounding it.
A really big range of food. Quite tasty. They can occasionally make minor errors with orders so I send them big orders via whatsapp. Excellent value.
A no frills cafe to get your lunch from - cheap, fresh and a great selection. Perfect for when you're in a rush and just want to grab something quick to eat.
Good breakfast. Loads of food and tea for only £5. Wide variety of other foods available too. Much preferably to the faceless corporate chains that predominate the area.
Lovely people. Nothing too much trouble for my elderly wheelchair bound Mum. Food reasonable for the price. Only tried breakfast.
Popular lunch venue. Great variety, tailor made deli. Eat in area can get a bit breezy in the winter.
Cheap and cheerful sort of place, but it's sadly been closed since before Xmas 2019 (due to a "power failure"... Or did you forget to pay your leccy bill??) Will it ever reopen, I wonder?
Good little drop in... Efficient order taking style... I would imagine a lot of repeat business. Cheap, good value and tasty.
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