Vegan-friendly
Fusion
Est. May 21, 2024. A mostly plant-based cafe (plant-first) by the critically acclaimed chef from Tendril. Situated off the Fountain Court at Somerset House offering a diverse menu and a range of grab 'n go and dine-in experiences. Lemon & poppy seed cake, tofu & veggie quiche, loaded focaccia sandwiches, Basque cheesecake, etc. Menu is subject to change. Open Tue 10:30-16:30, Wed 10:30-18:00, Thu-Sun 10:30-16:30. Closed Mon.
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Added by alistar on 21 May 2024
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15 Reviews
First Review by HaleyKadee
alistar
Points +3616
Mostly vegan cafe - Edit
My partner and I thought their tiramisu was heaven. I made a special trip today to get it again but was disappointed as they’ve added chunks of chocolate which if absolutely didn’t need and we both didn’t like. It was perfect before. Please change it back to the original Tendril tiramisu.
Read moreThey only have sweet bakes first thing in the morning and after 11:30 they will have all the rest of the menu, quiche, salads, sandwiches, etc. It’s clearly labelled on the menu only a handful of the options are veggie not vegan. Worth checking out at Somerset House!
Quiche was great. In the cold season it would be nice if they could heat up the quiche and potato salad to be more warming. I loved the salads with fresh stalks of dill, watercress and salad leaves at the bottom and then hispi cappage and orzo salad was top notch as was chilli broccoli and rice noodle. The tiramisu and banoffee were also divine. Servers, staff, and head chef were all lovely!
The location is amazing with Thames river views from the terrace or courtyard views or cute little urban oasis in the pedestrianised Strand out front with alliums, wildflowers and greenery galore.
The ice skating is beautiful and super festive.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-23
Pros: Desserts, salads, sweet bakes, Location and views, Staff and decor
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kellydibbert
Points +407
Lovely cafe - Edit
Friendly team. Lovely to sit outside in Somerset House on the terrace or in the main square. Wish you could take tea cups rather than disposable cups outside. Had my reusable coffee mug.
Read morePros: Range of salads, interesting sandwiches, cakes, Savoury pastry - leek and "cheese"
Cons: Disposable cups etc so wasteful
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Soniabean
Points +220
Fresh and fantastic - Edit
Small but really attractive menu. Had quiche and chickpea salad for lunch. Quiche delicious, great pastry with creamy, leek filling. Tasty fresh salad. Warming pumpkin cake, perfectly spiced for winter. Delicious!
Read morePros: Creamy quiche and fresh salad, Lovely staff helped us get a table while busy, Noticed lovely terrace by river be great in summer
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ThomasVegano
Points +2760
Café petiole 🥐 - Edit
Stopped by for an afternoon tea and sugar fix—no regrets! The cake I had was delicious. Definitely recommend this place!
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EugeneLovesTofu
Points +1336
Enjoyed it - Edit
Café Petiole isn’t fancy, its seated area is basic, small round tables and bistro style chairs, but the food is good and service is very friendly. The sandwiches were tasty and imaginative and the cakes superb! Will defo pop in for tea and cake when next in the area.
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izzys
Points +419
The flavours are just incredible! - Edit
I had the mustard mushroom brioche and an almond croissant and have previously had a cookie from here. When I came, everything was vegan apart from a beetroot and feta salad and cow milk for drinks.
Read moreThe food is fresh, tasty and flavourful and much better than any of the coffee shop chains around here in my opinion!
Pros: Almost entirely vegan, Tasty, veg focused food, Good range of savoury and sweet options
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CLRtraveller
Points +9499
Tasty food - Edit
Tasty and attractive food. Variety of salads, including beetroot (with non-vegan feta), harissa chickpeas, roasted purple sweet-potatoes with soy glaze, and endive & artichoke. The sweet-potato salad was delicious! Friends enjoyed the quiche and harissa chickpeas. I took away the mushroom mustard bun to have for dinner, and it was good and filling.
Read moreStaff was helpful and willing to move our foursome to a better spot. Small, round tables. High ceiling and full café at lunchtime make the sound volume high.
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VeganToursCapeTown
Points +436
Best Basque Cheesecake! - Edit
What a wonderful spot in a historical setting. Almost everything is vegan and they have a great mix of sweet and savory options offering good value for its location. The Basque Cheesecake was outstanding! Creamy and decadent. The Almond, Fennel Seed and Morello Cherry Cake complimented it well. Highly recommended!
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RasmusHansen
Points +153
All good - Edit
Everything was just fine.
Read moreNothing stood out to me as particularly inspired or special. Which is completely okay, and makes this place a recommendation for anyone.
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barrlynnev
Points +332
Nice location and*mostly* vegan - Edit
Visited for coffee & cake on a rainy afternoon. Billed as ‘mostly’ vegan, and didn’t disappoint. Excellent selection of tasty sweet treats. Great coffee too 👍🏼
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TBVG2019
Points +679
Munch Pastry - Edit
They only serve savoury food from 11.30am - which is worth knowing if you come here for opening on a Saturday as I did! Never mind, the savoury food looked good but I think that by being there for opening I got the real treat which was warm cakes, cookies and pastries not long out of the oven! I'd particularly recommend the orange/walnut/cinnamon sticky pastry, it was fantastic.
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AliceRG
Points +536
Lovely mostly-vegan cafe - Edit
Tasty small plates, salads, pies. Excellent vegan tiramisu. Brilliant location in a corner of Somerset House
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plumblossoming
Points +198
Great addition to Somerset House - Edit
New vegetarian cafe with only a small handful of non-vegan options opened by the same team behind Tendril! Some of the popular dishes from Tendril like white bean spread, tiramisu, cheesecake and banoffee pie are available there which is a nice way to try those items without going in for a full meal at Tendril. Great sandwiches and baked good offering. I really enjoyed the lentil roll, mushroom sandwich and pineapple galette, and the coffee is excellent! Lovely staff as well😄
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CallanGeorge
Points +11
Divine - Edit
Such an amazing and delicious selection. You can tell it’s been put together with lots of love and care! A must visit location in London
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-05-26
Pros: Selection , Quality, Decor
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HaleyKadee
Points +212
Perfect food - Edit
I visited Cafe Petiole yesterday and loved it. I ordered a salad mix of two salads and a banoffee cream dessert for eating in and a pineapple pastry, tomato pastry and cheesecake for take away.
Read moreEvery product was freshly prepared and very tasty. A perfect balance of herbs/spices with the savory products and sweetness with the sweet ones. I can recommend the cheesecake especially as it was the best vegan cheesecake I ever had 👌🏼
Pros: The assortment, Taste, Location
Cons: Not too many seating
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