Chinwag: New Cross Gate

So not only is Chinwag our first review but it's also where our little brainchild was born. Tucked away on the main road into New Cross Gate, Chinwag was recently turned into the stunning little cafe/restaurant it is today from, in true London style, a fried chicken shop.

The ambient here is fantastic, with the red telephone box door really setting the mood for a quirky blend of rustic/industrial decor, make sure you check out the light fittings! And as firm believers in music playing a huge part in creating the right setting, we're pleased to say Chinwag really have hit the nail on the head with a blend of trendy modern and retro classics playing in the background.

The coffee is good and there are soya/dairy-free options available. Price is cheap (£1.95 for a flat white) albeit not being a particularly big cup. We came in here for food, and can only say the service was second to none. The waiter was very attentive, with a bottle of water and 2 glasses being presented without even being asked. The menus fitted in with the decor - old books with hand written pages stuck inside listing the food choices. Very trendy.

The food. Ahhhh the food. With the burgers being advertised as "literally the size of your face," how could we resist?! And they DEFINITELY did not disappoint. The meat was perfectly cooked and they were absolutely MASSIVE. We could have easily shared one. They don't come with any side orders, but to be honest you don't need them. We shared a "bucket" of chips for £1.50, and with the burgers priced at just £6.99 we have no complaints whatsoever.

A couple of practical points now. Unfortunately there is no wi-fi here, and they don't take card - however they are only 2 or 3 shops down from the Sainsburys Local, which has a free cash point. Parking, as in most of London, is difficult but not impossible. There are several back streets with parking available, and worst come to the worst - the big Sainsburys/TX Maxx carparks are just a few minutes walk.