The Black Penny - Covent Garden

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   Jack

   London2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   My girlfriend was not happy with the speed of the service and the size of the orange juice was tiny considering it costs 6 quid. Food was tasty and weather was nice and we could sit outside, inside seemed chill too
   

   The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded today

   Dear Jack, Thanks for the feedback! Apologies about the slow service and juice size—we’ll take that on board as we're always improving. Glad you enjoyed the food and the outdoor vibes! Take care, TBP
   

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   Penny

   London4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was perfect. Food, service, atmosphere. Thank you.
   

   The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded today

   Dear Penny, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really glad you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon! Take care, TBP
   

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   Laura

   London7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   I love it here. The food and service are really good. Staff are friendly. My only complaint is that the food isn’t very hot. This has been my experience every time I’ve been. But it doesn’t stop me returning. My friend and I are vegetarian and they really have the best vegetarian brunch selection in London. Definitely worth a visit.
   

   The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded today

   Dear Laura, Thank you so much for your kind review! Apologies on your food not being warm enough, we'll check on that. We’re really glad you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon! Take care, TBP
   

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   Neil VIP

   Yorkshire19 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely place on the edge of Covent Garden. We had the Hunters and Foragers breakfasts, which were excellent. Nice space and good service. Much better than the chains. Would recommend
   

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   The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded today

   Dear Neil, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really glad you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon! Take care, TBP
   

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   Nicholas

   London6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 26 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great staff, generous portions and good atmosphere. I’d go back.
   

   The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Nicholas, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re really glad you had a great experience and hope to see you again soon! Take care, TBP
   

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   David

   Dublin12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 17 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best Coffee House in Covent Garden By A Very Long Way ❤️
   

   The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on 17 March 2025

   Dear David, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear you loved our coffee :) Take care, TBP
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Manchester3 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on 8 March 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Extremely rude staff. Food is ok. Never go back. It’s like I’m a prisoner while dining in!
   

   The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on 10 March 2025

   Hi there, We’re very sorry to hear about your experience. This is absolutely not the level of service we aim to provide, and we take your feedback seriously. We’ll be investigating this further, and we’d really appreciate the chance to discuss it with you directly. Please feel free to reach out to us at your convenience so that we can make it up to you. Kind regards, TBP
   

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   Ariel

   London71 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Great food, the green eggs were delicious. I thought it was a bit odd to have a ban on cocktails before 12 noon on Sundays.
   

   The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on 6 March 2025

   Dear Ariel, Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the green eggs. Regarding the cocktail service, the restriction before 12 noon on Sundays is due to licensing laws that regulate alcohol sales during certain hours. We appreciate your understanding and hope to welcome you back again soon :) Take care, TBP
   

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   Emma

   London11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 1 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Welcomed and seated by personable and efficient staff- loved the rabbit warren lay out immediately- food and drinks arrived swiftly and were delicious. Try the ginger shot! We had the Gatherer, Bubble & Squeak with bacon, a dirty chai and a black coffee - can recommend all. Thanks to all for a great brunch to start the day.
   

   The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on 6 March 2025

   Dear Emma, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted you enjoyed the food, drinks, and our unique layout. Great choice with the ginger shot! We appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another great brunch soon. Take care, TBP
   

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    Ella

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 25 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great location for all things breakfast, notably breakfast business meetings when you're looking for a quiet place with good food and coffee!
    

    The Black Penny - Covent GardenResponded on 26 February 2025

    Dear Ella, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We're delighted to hear that you have enjoyed your visit. Take care, TBP
    

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