WINE & DINE WITH ANGELA LANSBURY

  Seed cafe and bookshop in Euston Road, London, England. Photo by Angela Lansbury. Copyright. Quaker Bookshop Cafe For ladies who lunch, sitting reading a book in quiet peace, the Quaker bookshop cafe on the ground floor of a huge building across Euston Road. The front door of the cafe is up a few steps from the pavement, facing Euston station whose forecourt is being rebuilt.  TheIt was nearer that expected. Beyond is a church with a cross on top. I thought that was our destination. My friend pointed out that Quakers don't do crosses. Between the Quaker building and the church is a grass area with outdoor seating. Quaker Cafe Lunch Food I chose a baked potato in its jacket, with 2 filings, cheese and baked beans. Filling. Just right. I followed this by an Blueberry Bakewell (marzipan and almond slice). Absolutely delicious.  Moist and flavourful. With a free glass of water.  My lunchtime companion chose vegetarian pie with new potatoes. She was as enthusiastic as I...

 If you are waiting for a train, several kiosks serve food and there is a communal seating area in a large alcove of the indoor part of the station with tiny tables.  On the balcony overhead, with escalator up and stairs down, is a coffee shop for a quick bite. Outside are two or three popular chains such as Pret with limited quick seating. To meet friends or wait with less hustle and bustle, on the forecourt of Euston is a pub with music and an outside area. Across the road, the Euston Road, is the Quaker cafe, described in the next post.