Cafés: Fernandez & Wells

Places like Fernandez & Wells are thin on the ground in Soho, but given that it’s hard to find a seat here, one wonders why. The combination of farmer’s market-style simplicity – just a few items on the menu but each well executed – and uncluttered space (without the customers) means that it’s a pleasure to eat here. On the menu? Prosciutto and rucola with homemade mayonnaise on Poilane bread, with affogato – ice cream melting in espresso – for afters. Customers are encouraged to bring their purchases from the food shop around the corner to sit in and eat.