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Coffee Bean
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Coffee Bean in High Barnet is the kind of no-frills spot you stumble upon while running errands, offering a quick bite with a side of local character. It's famous for its salt beef sandwiches and decent coffee, but don't expect a polished café experience—service is self-serve and the kitchen sometimes cuts corners. If you're after a fast, cheap lunch near Barnet Museum, it'll do; if you're hunting for artisanal vibes, keep walking.
Known For
- •salt beef sandwiches
- •halal breakfast options
- •affordable prices
- •convenient location
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A local high street staple with mixed results
Coffee Bean is exactly what you'd expect from a high street café in a north London suburb: functional, cheap, and unpretentious. The salt beef sandwich is the star here—it's hearty, properly seasoned, and worth the trip if you're working up an appetite between shopping stops. The coffee is passable, nothing fancy, but it hits the spot when you need a caffeine kick without breaking the bank.
That said, don't come expecting warmth or hospitality. Service is self-serve, which feels a bit like a cafeteria from the 90s, and the kitchen's attention to detail is... inconsistent. Some days the croissant is fresh, other days it's questionable. The interior is basic but clean, with enough seating for a quick bite. It's the kind of place you visit when you need to grab something fast and cheap, not when you're hunting for a memorable meal.
If you're a local, you'll probably have your own take on it—some swear by the salt beef, others avoid it entirely. Either way, it's a fixture on High Street, and its low prices keep it busy even when the quality wavers. Just go in with realistic expectations and you'll probably walk away satisfied.
Lire en français
Coffee Bean, c'est le genre de café de quartier qu'on croise sans vraiment chercher à le découvrir. Situé sur High Street à High Barnet, il propose des sandwichs au bœuf salé qui font son renom, ainsi qu'un petit-déjeuner halal abordable. Le café est correct, rien d'exceptionnel, mais suffisant pour une pause rapide entre deux courses.
Attention cependant : l'expérience n'est pas des plus chaleureuses. Le service est en libre-service, un peu comme dans une cafétéria des années 90, et la cuisine fait parfois des compromis sur la qualité. Parfois le croissant est bon, d'autres fois... moins. L'intérieur est simple, propre, mais sans âme. C'est l'endroit parfait pour un repas rapide et économique, pas pour une sortie gourmande.
Les habitués ont leurs préférences : certains adorent le sandwich au bœuf, d'autres l'évitent. Quoi qu'il en soit, c'est une institution locale, et son prix bas attire du monde même si la qualité fluctue. Allez-y avec des attentes réalistes et vous en repartirez probablement satisfait.