After months of work getting the premises at 5 Wightman Road ready, Kevin Vanthem and his team this morning opened Cafe Moka for a trial run.
I popped in to say hi and see how things were going. I was impressed. Kevin and his team have done a great job with the place. I love the eclectic retro look and feel. People seemed to be coming in and naturally drifting towards the kitchen to say hi and then easily falling in to conversation with one another. It feels like Moka has the potential to become a truly local hub (and we're promised top-notch wifi soon too).
Whilst I was there, I was lucky enough to meet HoLers James and Lindsay (pictured below, in the garden) and Osbawn. I also met Sam (yet to discover HoL) whose family has lived on Wightman for the past 40 years, between globe-trotting.
Below is a preview. Do pop along say hi to Kevin, his partner, his mum and the team and try a coffee. They were hard at work making a tart when I left. So I guess that should be ready about now. Mmmm......
(By the way, I learned today that as well as being the name borne by an illustrious Soho forbear and a style of coffee, Moka is also a place in Mauritiusclose to where Kevin's family is from).
Kevin and his mum, Indira
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Just came back from a coffee & muffin at Moka. Really great little place. Beautifully done up, lovely garden. We will be back! Next to try the breakfasts...
Oh, apparently there is wifi now too.
Really pleased to hear it.
I dropped in on the way home just after lunchtime and met another HoL member who said he was really enjoying his lunch. The guy he was with said nothing - just smiled at me (but he was only about 10 months old so I didn't take umbridge)
Hi
My friend and I went in for Breakfast on Sat (13th Aug) we really liked it nice decor friendly service and good food.
Have recommended this to others.
Frankie N4
The brownies are amazing. I really hope it does well.
We have popped in a couple of times over the last week or so, including with my children and owner has been very friendly. Has created very stylish but relaxed atmosphere with delicious cakes etc. Also very happy to tolerate children which is great (for me anyway). Planning a children's menu I believe. Am slightly worried about how long the lovely upholsterd chairs will last if I keep going in with my boys... Really hope the cafe will be a success.
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