Looking for a new cafe with a twist? Then you don't want to miss this hidden underground cafe that's set in a former Victorian toilet.
While a cafe in a toilet might not sound as glamour as you might first think, The Attendant, Fitzrovia is very trendy, even with Victorian cubicles.
The walls feature white subway tiles and plenty of lights to brighten up the place with splashes of green for some colour.
The hidden underground cafe in Victorian toilets
The Victorian toilets were left derelict for more than 50 years until the spot was brought and after two years of planning and restoration and a reported cost of £100,000, it was transformed into the cafe it is today.
While most of the original standings have now gone, the original Doulton & Co. porcelain urinals remain and are now part of the seating area.
The quirky coffee shop serves up coffee made with their own seasonal blend that's direct from the Attendant Roastery.
The underground spot also serves food with both brunch and lunch menus with meals going perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee.
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The Attendant is often busy and they no longer take bookings but if you don't want to sit in you can grab a to-go drink.
Set on Foley Street, the cafe's closed London Underground station is Goodge Street.
On the online review site Tripadvisor, The Attendant has a score of 4.5/5 from more than 500 reviews.
One recent guest described it as a "hidden gem" sharing: "The staff are kind, attentive and adhere to the most hygienic standards when preparing food. I had the maple bacon with avocado and a coffee.
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"It was delicious, the must is great too and such a relaxed atmosphere. It does get busy so be patient as it’s very much worth queuing for the staff are efficient at turning over the tables ready for the next guest!"
Another fan of the cafe said: "Such wonderful use of a historic underground toilet. Don’t be put off by this, the surroundings and use of old sanitary ware if ingenious.
"Oh and plus the coffee and cakes are amazing, especially the chocolate banana cake."
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