New Hampstead Cafe Gracie's Draws Crowds with Aussie-Inspired Menu
The sunshine yellow establishment on Hampstead High Street offers modern British and Australian dishes, retaining historic features.
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Gracie's, a new cafe situated on Hampstead High Street, is attracting a steady stream of customers with its modern British and Australian-inspired menu. The establishment, easily identifiable by its sunshine yellow exterior and natural interior, has quickly become a popular spot for brunch and casual dining.
Historic Features and Culinary Influences
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The cafe is housed in a building with a history, formerly serving as a chemist shop. Owner Jeffrey Young has taken care to retain original elements, including the floorboards and an entrance mosaic that once belonged to Stamps Chemist. Young, who previously founded the London Coffee Festival and co-owns other eateries in Belsize Park and St John's Wood, named Gracie's after his Australian grandmother. The menu reflects a fusion of Young's Australian background and local influences, featuring dishes such as sweetcorn fritters, bagels, banana bread, smashed avocado, and shakshuka. The cafe also offers salads, Turkish eggs, and veggie lasagne, with an emphasis on preservative-free ingredients.
Future Plans and Industry Challenges
Looking ahead, Gracie's has plans to extend its services. These include opening later in the evenings to serve cocktails and small plates, and offering pantry items sourced from Young's other establishments. Despite the positive reception and busy atmosphere, Young acknowledges the challenges within the hospitality industry, noting the pressure, demands, and rising costs of food, energy, and staffing. He stated that even with a full cafe, breaking even can be difficult. However, he expressed a passion for running community cafes and serving good food, observing a strong demand for local, independent food businesses.
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+What kind of food does Gracie's cafe serve?
Gracie's cafe serves modern British and Australian-inspired dishes. The menu includes items such as sweetcorn fritters, bagels, banana bread, smashed avocado, shakshuka, salads, Turkish eggs, and veggie lasagne, with an emphasis on fresh, preservative-free ingredients.
+What are the future plans for Gracie's cafe?
Future plans for Gracie's cafe include extending opening hours to serve cocktails and small plates in the evenings. The cafe also intends to sell pantry items made in the owner's other restaurants and cafes.
+What historic features has Gracie's cafe retained?
Gracie's cafe, formerly a chemist shop, has retained original floorboards and an entrance mosaic from its time as Stamps Chemist. The building's exterior is painted sunshine yellow, and the interior features natural tones.
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