The new site on Cavendish Place just opened and is the second cafe in London for the mother and daughter team with their creative design firm, Prototype Studio.
The pair come with a wealth of experience behind them and interiors are a very important focus for Abuelo and are a strong point of difference for the overall concept.
All of the interior elements at the new space were built on site, including the large communal tables, and the lighting and chairs sourced vintage from the Netherlands. The focal piece is a marble counter which was created from mixed off cuts of marble, as a way to use what may have otherwise been waste material.
They have created a space that has an artistic edge and creates a comfortable sense of home, delivering a new category of space somewhere between a café and restaurant, both casual yet elevated.
During the day, the menu is Australian style brunch with a twist of Latin American flavours. The dishes are all designed to be visually styled while remaining delicious and satisfying. The menu is produce-led and focuses on showcasing quality fresh ingredients with all the food designed to be enjoyed with coffee or a crisp glass of wine. Highlights include the Abuelo Cubano, the Peruvian chicken sandwich, and the Mango and passionfruit compote with vanilla whipped mascarpone on brioche.
For the first time, Abuelo will be opening in the evenings as an ambient natural wine bar, serving small sharing plates, including Smashed ‘chicken’ salt potatoes (Australians will fondly recall this from childhood!), Sloppy Jose (Sweet and spicy beef dripping mince, parmesan, soy cured egg yolk), half Peruvian roast chicken with Aji Verde, deli meats and cheeses sourced from small farmers, and the Vegemite salted Caramel brioche. They have an interesting list of wines that are produced by small and unusual growers.
Co-Founder, Cloe De La Vega says, The design-led venue serves elevated yet casual food alongside delicious coffee and friendly service and incorporates a home away from home feel. We want people to come in, sit back, relax and feel as if they are sitting in someone’s kitchen.
Abuelo combines chic, sophisticated interiors, stylised casual food, speciality coffee and have just introduced their Friday and Saturday evening offering of natural wines, Tayer + Elementary cocktails, small plates and a DJ on Saturday nights from 6.30pm to close.
Resident DJ, Liz Darcey, will spin new age jazz, perfect to sit back and enjoy the vibes alongside the small sharing plates which include Smashed ‘chicken’ salt potatoes (Australians will fondly recall this from childhood!), Sloppy Jose (Sweet and spicy beef dripping mince, parmesan, soy cured egg yolk), half Peruvian roast chicken with Aji Verde, deli meats and cheeses sourced from small farmers, and aVegemite salted Caramel brioche.
The natural wines served at Abuelo are all produced by small and unusual growers with a rotating list.
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