Excellent food, had breakfast and lunch, the food is never microwaved.
Lovely staff but some need to be trained a bit more.
Only thing I find at fought is that it is cold especially when door keeps opening
Michael is making me do a review here. But even if he wasn't threatening me, I would have to say that Carpe Diem is a shining jewel in the crown that is Whetstone High Road. Fresh and beautifully prepared food and beverages served by lovely friendly staff. A great community atmosphere which makes everybody feel at home, whether you are a regular or a first timer. I really can't sing praises high enough so can you stop hitting me now please Michael? ;)
Best home made food in London - the salads are by far the best you can have anywhere and Michael (and his staff) is the friendliest chef you will find
Amazing Food, Amazing service , we booked some food for a private party Mike and his staff were superb! Food choice, drinks and incredible manners!
Highly recommended.
Russell Robert Aldersson
+5
Best breakfast in London. Excellent food and customer service. Delightful. Splendid little place, well worth a visit. I'll be back.
Lovely fresh homemade food, very friendly staff, great menu choice and very reasonable. Will definitely be back �
First class food everytime. The staff are welcoming and you're never rushed
Deliscous fresh food. .amazing salads and huge choice of good home cooked food . Lovely staff too. . Highly recommended. Very reasonable too.
Have been coming here for many many years and even new coffee shops wouldn’t tempt me to try them as they won’t beat Carpe Diem’s standard!!! The best �
Fabulous breakfast at Carpe Diem. Delicious food and lovely owner .
Fantastic food every time - very friendly attentive staff - just love the eggs Benedict - delicious
Always great food and super friendly service. #highlyrecommend
Portions really generous - staff really friendly - food really gorgeous!!!
Excellent place, excellent atmosphere, excellent food, excellent value, excellent staff. See you again soon.
Just the best find in ages!!! Brilliant food & service & the value is insane!
Most delicious and flavorful breakfast in North London. Freshly prepared by passionate chef and staff and topped off with outstanding, friendly service. Thank you; such a pleasure
Michael and his team are the best !
Fabulous food,fabulous Fridays.
We had brunch at this local restaurant on the scorching 9th of September of UK! It was quite an experience. The portions were humongous, ensuring I left with a full and satisfied stomach. The service was decent, and the ambiance created a nice vibe throughout the meal. It's definitely worth a visit for a hearty brunch!
I will update this review once I try other mouth watering items on the menu.
The standout dish for me was their poached eggs served with a generous portion salmon and fried goat cheese. The eggs were perfectly poached, with the yolks oozing out in the most satisfying way when I cut into them. The fried goat cheese was a delightful surprise, offering a crispy and creamy contrast that paired wonderfully with the eggs. It's a combination I hadn't tried before, and it left a lasting impression.
We absolutely love this place😍 the food is amazing and fresh. The staff are amazing too. Highly recommended
Welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff, and generous portions, together with delicious food and affordable prices, make this place a winning combination. We absolutely loved it!
The only problem with Carpe Diem is finding a table! A top tip is to go after 2.30 or for an early dinner, when it tends to be quieter. Without exception, the salads are amazing - fresh ingredients, lots of texture and flavour. The burgers are always great too. I’ve been coming here for many years, since the days when Michael would leave the kitchen to ask how your food was. He’s too busy for that now but Maria and the waiting staff are always lively and friendly.
A small bistro located on the high street, serving a range of pastas, salads, filled baguettes etc. Brunch is also served here. This place is quite small and it does get very busy. The portion sizes are quite large, so you'll need to make room for it. It's perfect for lunch or an early dinner. Good variety of food to choose from, the pricing is very reasonable. The staff are excellent, helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend it.
I was recommended to come here and I have to say I'm impressed! We had delicious food and the staff were lovely. It got busier the longer we were there which is always great to see in the current climate but you can especially see why this place is busy most of the time.
Hands down the best cafe in Barnet! Amazing, fresh food cooked by the sweetest people ever. Huge portions. Great coffee. Definitely looking forward to trying out all the future additions to the menu, but in the meantime do try their festive burger with extra turkey and stuffing + the side of gravy. Yum!
Fantastic experience, the food is of an exceptional quality
Had brunch with my wife and family yesterday. We had the shakshuka, a panini and other items too. Very impressed, delicious and arrived hot which is always a plus! It was also the best side salad I’ve ever eaten in my life! As we live local, we’ll be here regularly.
Today I went to Carpe Diem for lunch, and it was absolutely worth the wait for a table. The food is very good, £5.50 for a plain Omelette with Chips was great and the portion size too.
The staff are absolutely lovely and ever so welcoming. A very nice atmosphere inside and the decor is outstanding. Without a doubt, the best cafe in Whetstone High Street and a very good selection of food!
The food portion is so generous, and the quality of food is exceptional.
Highly recommend! The best place to eat in North London, Whetstone.
Also well done to the ladies serving guests, always kind and professional.
Thank you Carpe Diem
Small bistro in a high road with decent portion of delicious food. What is there more to say. It a small gem not to be missed.
This possibly has to be the best cafe/bistro in whetstone. The food is really excellent especially the full English breakfasts and the escalope with caramelised red onion baguette. If you’re in whetstone and fancy a bite to eat or a great coffee then visit Michael and his friendly & efficient team. They will be very happy to see you. To add to this I had the prawn pil pil yesterday and OMG its amazing. Another fantastic lunch.
Lovely Sunday brunch at Carpe Diem. Menu has a good choice of dishes. Will definitely come back to try them all
Food was good , service a bit slow, had to make my own salad dressing, carbonara was a bit salty. Overall it was good
DOMINIQUE CARRUTHERS-REEVE
+5
Just love it! Been two times now and impressed both times. Food is delicious and the coffee is excellent. Good menu with plenty of choice and very good value for money
A delightful spot for lunch, plenty of outdoor seating available so is ideal for current government guidelines. A wide variety of sandwiches, breakfasts, hot drinks and smoothies available all reasonably priced. Friendly staff who provided a good service, definitely recommend and we will be back again.
Excellent find. Was amazed by the choice, taste and portion of the breakfast. Friendly service too. I urge you all to try this place for a good and tasty breakfast. We had the shakshuka and the toasted brioche.... Delicious.
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