Soul - Twickenham, Brunch, Lunch And Health Food

Nice quaint cafe, a great find on a spontaneous day out to Twickenham. Arrived late afternoon just before 4pm, it was virtually empty, having missed the earlier brunch and lunch crowd. None the less, Saba, the owner, was welcoming and super friendly. I had a genourously sized oat milk ginger latte served in a large decorative tea cup. Very pronounced ginger spice notes, alongside an intetesting subtle warming blend of Cardamom, Coriander, Clove, Pepper, and Cinnamon. I had the Mexican Open Toast Benedict, which came nicely presented, 2 perfectly poached eggs, plenty of hollandaise, avocado, and tomato salsa. The Greek yoghurt helped to dampen the punch from the green chilies. The small, lightly dressed side salad with scattering of toasted almonds and pomegranate seeds was also a refreshing accomplishment. A lot of flavours bouncing around my palate (incl. The spiced latte), but overall, a pleasant flavorsome dish. Interesting talking with Saba afterwards about the origins of the variety of organic coffees and teas avaiable and sold online (Lifetone) Equally interesting hearing about the ethical and social initiatives that support the communities who he works with to harvest and produce these products. I will be looking online to purchase some Lifetone products. I purchased a vegan cinnamon bun to go. Made with coconut treacle and extra sprinkle of cinnamon on top, it wasn't overly sweet and had a nice texture. I was also given a complimentary chocolate croissant 😀 I will pass by again when I next head to Twickenham & Richmond. Hope to get there early enough next time to try one of the delicious sounding smoothies and a fresh slice of cake. Recommended.

Very nice coffee; a darker roast than some, but it makes a very tasty, smooth cappuccino with some winey flavours in the mix. It's only a small cafe, with an uninspiring view of the street, but it's been well decorated, looks great and is a relaxed and attractive place to chill out for a bit. Nice staff and a good range of pastries and cakes. Free cucumber water inside. Soul music reliably a constant in the background.