blackbird bakery

[Moos]

That reminds me, what time do they open? I go past shortly after 7 most mornings but it's still asleep.

[littleEDfamily]

I would have got my coffee around 7:15 I reckon, so maybe they open just after 7.... or maybe I am confused.

[Moos]

Thanks littleEDfamily - I think it varies, perhaps the opener has to travel to work?

Yesterday got a deliciously tart juice at about 5 past 7, today went past at 7.20 with my tongue hanging out, and it was still shut.

[Ladygooner]

Had a lovely cappucino and pain au chocolat this morning - but that was at 8.30am - very nice assistant served me. The bread and quiches look delicious too

[Moos]

*bursts into tears at thought of cappuccino and pain au choc*

Still, am being sustained by self-made cup of tea - and at least it's free! :-)

[glau]

But has anyone ever actually managed to get a baguette from Blackbird B? By the time I get there, they are invariably out. Same at Crystal Palace. However, on the single occasion when I did manage to get a baguette from CP branch, - months ago - it was really nice.

[Izodia]

Never seen a baguette in there but don't arrive til about 6pm so no surprise.

Got the last of their croissant stock this morning. Mmmmmm. :-)

I have to say, I do like this place.

[SimonM]

I got a baguette in there the day they opened....

Better than any of the supermarkets but not quite Mootown-class!:))

[cate]

I have been in there at least 4 times and find the staff extremely friendly. They have samples on the counter to try. One staff member has been visiting the station to hand out muffin samples. I have tried a ham sandwich there, very delish, spice bar and muffins. They do a deal for ?2.50 for coffee and a muffin. I recommend their rosemary bread.

[Phil]

7.20am yesterday morning, nobody in there to serve then when they did arrive with milk in their arms, no coffee was brewed yet. Not ideal.

[cate]

Hopefully the owner will read this as the staff is obviously arriving late! I've never been there at that time. Maybe their opening hours are a bit ambitious! Perhaps they should change them to 730.

[Moos]

as has been said before, every new business has teething trouble - let's give them a chance to settle in.

[Phil]

Whats hard about opening on time ?

[jobby1]

their mocha's are awful!!

[jobby1]

their mochas are awful!!

[Dodo1]

B'day cakes are fab!

[Alex K]

"Sourdough bread". First, a slightly sour flavour; second, a coarse, elastic texture; third, a greyish hue. Not at all what the Blackbird Bakery are selling under that name. Their version (white, fine crumb; no lactic- / acetic-acid tang) is much closer to a pain de mie. Oh, it's all right; if you want a sourdough bread, however, you'll have to go elsewhere.

Note to Blackbird Bakery: Change your recipe, or change your labelling.

[cate]

I like their rosemary bread, but that is the only one. I tried a baguette and was surprised to find it was quite sweet. It also had weird little black seeds sprinkled about inside. The texture was quite mealy. I took it back to the shop to query it and was told that it was normal by a member of staff. I really like the Bakery at first, but find their muffins are very hit or miss. Sometimes burnt and dry, other times not. I also bought a very nice piece of tortilla one day and then went back a week later for another. This time was completely different - quite revolting, burnt and dry. I have informed them in writing, but never heard anything back. Not great customer relations.

[madonna]

I keep telling you that you have the best sandwiches, smoothies and cakes, now I am tellling everyone else.

[amynicholas]

I agree, i think the Blackbird stuff is amazing,

Its really refreshing to have somewhere thats reasonably priced with lovely staff!

[JennyLu]

I've just moved into the area and was looking for somewhere to get a birthday cake for a friend. They were really helpful and even accomodated my request for a vegan cake! I pop in every morning now for my daily coffee and cake fix and couldn't rate it highly enough, the staff are all really friendly and helpful and I am particularly obsessed by the carrot cake!

[EDOldie]

Has anyone mentioned their Granola? Really like it. I also like the bread but they never seem to have enough small loafs for us old people.

[madonna]

I have already told Blackbird themselves that I rate their sandwiches very highly, and their cakes, and their smoothies.

it's a joyful day when I go there

[Coach Beth]

I popped in the morning when the train I was going to get towards Tulse Hill was cancelled - leaving me with about a 25 minute wait. So I had a really nice hot coffee and lovely big fluffy crossaint and relaxed while sitting at the breakfast bar for about 20 minutes. So much nicer than hanging round the station feeling cross about the train cancellation...grrrrr...!

[knackered cow]

They do really good sausage rolls which rival the ones from the E D Deli, the only problem is that they sell out really quickly! :'(