FOOTSTOOL

🏠 ST JOHNS CHURCH SMITH SQUARE, LONDON, SW1P 3HA

☕ Cafe

Tier Achieved:

✅ SAFE BET ✅

Clean. Reliable. Does the job.

The "lights out missionary" of food. Spotless kitchen, decent grub. Won't blow your mind, won't disappoint.

🧼 Food Hygiene Rating 5/5 FSA Certified
⭐ Google Rating 4 90 reviews
Mon10 AM–5 PM
Tue10 AM–5 PM
Wed10 AM–5 PM
Thu10 AM–5 PM
Fri10 AM–5 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Decent cakes, but don’t expect culinary magic

Footstool is nestled in the crypt of St John’s Smith Square, and while it has a 5-star hygiene rating, it seems to have a case of mid-range mediocrity. The ambiance is lovely, and the cakes are decent, but you’re not going to write home about the food. Julia W enjoys the charming setting and the gluten-free options, but other reviews hint at a lack of excitement on the menu.

If you’re near Parliament and need a quick coffee or bite, it’s a pleasant enough stop, but you’re not exactly experiencing culinary fireworks. You get the vibe that it’s more about the location than the food, so manage your expectations accordingly. It’s fine, but just fine. ☕


💬 PEOPLE SAY 💬

pleasant cafeaverage foodgood coffeecozy atmosphere

✨ FEATURES ✨

🍽️ Dine-in🥡 Takeout🚗 Delivery🍺 Beer🍷 Wine

📝 REVIEWS 📝

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"38 years ago I had one of my first dates with my wife here"

— Simon Cooper

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"Good range of cakes including gluten free options"

— Julia W

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"All the food was delicious and freshly prepared"

— Elizabeth Stuart-Cairns


🔬 FSA BREAKDOWN 🔬

🧼 Hygienic Food Handling VERY GOOD
🏗️ Cleanliness & Facilities VERY GOOD
📋 Management & Safety VERY GOOD

Footstool, LONDON — Food Hygiene Rating: 5/5

🗓️ Last inspected: 25 June 2024


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