Beth's reviews
Review of Common Ground
15 Apr 08, 17:33
bad food and baaaad attitudes.... 
Me again. Thinking I'd been a little unfair, I went to Common Ground again today, for lunch. Turns out I'd actually been too fair. Half the menu was not running, the sandwich I had was small, tastless and five-burloody-pounds, and the service was breathtakingly rubbish. One waitress (a lady with dyed silver/blue hair) was so rude I actually laughed. She SHOUTED at me when she got the order wrong, dumped all our order in the middle of the table and told us to 'just sort it out' ourselves, then complained when I requested £5 change back - after we'd already left a £5 tip on a £40 bill. Don't go here!!
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Review of Common Ground
15 Apr 08, 10:23
Not common or grounded 
A great idea in theory – a lovely oasis of yumminess in the middle of Wandsworth Common – but not so good in practice. The problem is this; yes, it offers a perfectly decent, varied menu and is very child friendly and all that (it runs lots of baby and mummy activities), but (probably because of these two things) it’s always packed, a bit stressful, and due to its location, full of the sort of smug, painfully aspirational parents which like-minded people would try to chew off their own arms to avoid. Food’s overpriced too, and service is usually without a smile, which is a shame, as it could be so good.
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Review of Munchkin Lane
15 Apr 08, 10:14
kiddy portions 
Proving that the Nightingale Triangle (the much-worshipped area situated between Wandsworth Common, Balham and Clapham South) is absolutely, totally obsessed with putting a roof over the heads of wealthy women on maternity leave, is Munchkin Lane. Unlike some of the area’s offerings though, this wood-floored café is lovely, run by a young family who seem to genuinely love children, rather than seeing them as a way to make money or compete with their neighbours. You can sup delicious smoothies and coffees outside, or choose to stuff your face full of paninis in the comfortable, but basic, ground floor indoors. Everything is tailored towards kiddies – the menu describes itself as nutritious and child-friendly, and downstairs is a small person’s paradise. There are loads of toys and things to dribble upon, and most days of the week see organised activities which’ll cost you a few quid to join in on, whether it’s rhymes, sing-a-longs, puppetry or general mucking about.
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