The Flower Cafe

Absolutely wonderful! Have visited the cafe previously and always enjoy the novelty hot chocolates. Under new ownership, they've changed the menu, but improved the range of hot chocolate and included milk shakes, which look amazing! They had a large gathering that we're ordering/being served just as we arrived. They made us feel welcome and valued as customers. Apologised profusely for the more than understandable wait. Food was fabulous and well portioned. Kids enjoyed one each of the hot chocolates and milkshakes and I had a pot of tea which filled 3 cups. Lovely, pleasant atmosphere and kind thoughtful owners. We will be back!

We went there for a bespoke private event. Enjoyed it very much. I had the gluten free tea for one. The only reason it loses a star; for the price, £10.99, although it was reasonable enough, I would have liked more than a single cup of coffee. Maybe a small cafetiere or at least a refill. I had a sandwich, a scone with jam and cream and a coffee. I asked for a small jug of tap water too. There were pots of tea for those having tea but no pots of coffee and no pots of hot water. That said, the food was wonderful and everything else was perfect. My sandwich was cheese and cucumber with nice gluten free bread and the right depth of filling but no seasoning and the scone was perfect. The scone had just the right texture and didn't taste gluten free. I asked for my own pot of jam and cream as everyone else assumed I was getting them and divided their group teas accordingly which was fair enough. The service ( new owner last September) was wonderful and this small gripe didn't diminish the fun of the occasion. But more drinks would have made it perfect. It was a hot day and we arrived thirsty. The presentation was gorgeous and we all had china cake stands placed in front of us. It felt like a posh spa weekend but convivial and great for chatting. There are now several plant based and gluten free cakes and a red velvet cake and a caramel cake that were highly praised by those who had the deluxe tea. I highly recommend this place. You would struggle to get to the toilet if in a wheelchair, possibly, but this is an old building. It may be that they have a portable ramp for the doorway, I don't know. Otherwise, it's all ground level including the toilets, which I didn't visit.

My wife suggested we first this small cafe on the Barbican. It was quite quiet and the service was quick. I had a nice cappuccino but my wife went for one of their speciality hot chocolates. This is an oreo one, heaped full of goodies (and possibly a few cslorues). Really nicely presented and good service