Why Instagrammers will love Fendi Caffe’s brunch at Harrods in London
Fashionistas with a strong social media game will feel at home in the stylish space designed in collaboration with LA-based artist, Joshua Vides
Brunch is always a good idea, even more so if it’s somewhere that’s open for a limited time only. Such is the case with the Fendi Caffe, the culinary counterpart of the renowned Italian luxury house. Arriving on Harrods’ fifth floor, the cafe gives fans of fashion and food alike the chance to eat in truly stylish surroundings until the end of August.
The space has been made in collaboration with LA-based artist, Joshua Vides, who lends his trademark monochromatic graphics to the walls, tables, seats and crockery. The all-day menu has something for everyone; since it is open from 10am to 9pm from Monday to Saturday and midday to 6pm on Sunday, you can pop in for breakfast, lunch or dinner – or something light in-between.
Read on to see what happened during our visit to the city’s chicest cafe.
This place is perfect for: Fashionistas with a strong social media game – this cafe was pretty much made to take your Instagram feed to another level.
What you should order: The menu is pretty extensive and what you order depends on your mood and the time of day. There are plenty of usual breakfast goods like pastries, fruit and the millennial-favourite poached eggs and avocado toast on offer. If you’re after something more substantial, there’s an array of delicious fresh paninis and salads and if you’re coming through for dinner, try the meatballs, gnocchi and lasagne.
We went for the paninis; one filled with mozzarella, tomato and pesto and another that was stuffed with ricotta, honey and edible flowers. Both were enveloped by soft focaccia and were equally delicious: filling enough to satisfy our hunger without leaving you in a carb-induced slump. Italians are known for their desserts and the Fendi Caffe certainly doesn’t disappoint in that department. The incredible tiramisu came in an individual portion with coffee-soaked sponge layered beneath a smooth mascarpone cream topping and a light layer of chocolate, with edible flowers and Fendi’s signature “FF” emblem on the top.
The torta caprese was another treat: it was light but packed a punch with its chocolate and almond flavour pairing well with cream and raspberry sauce. Of course, the “FF” branding ensured it looked as great as it tasted.