Juliet's Quality Foods

The news that a spin-off of Balham's renowned brunch destination M1lk was opening just down the Northern Line delighted fans. Whether it sounds corny or not, M1lk Teeth is a gem in the rough and is located in a run-down but developing section of Mitcham Road. It's a more sedate, mature version of the original; the type of place where gangster rap is played, but not at a volume that suggests "kids can fuck right off." In fact, a number of families were there with young children, and in a different area, a few hipsters were gathered at a communal table drinking flat whites while wearing headphones and using laptops. The friendly young Australian staff welcomed everyone with open arms.

It has lofty ceilings, loads of light, and a gloriously retro-cool aesthetic. Although the presence of dark exposed bricks may be a bit noticeable, there are also beige tiles, faux-marble tables, and an incomplete or partially started ceiling. Everybody attends breakfast. The Young Betty was essentially a hipster version of eggs benedict made with fantastic sourdough instead of the usual English muffin. It goes well with some dry-cured bacon pieces, smoked salmon, and - this is where it gets fascinating - buttery-soft smoked eel.

Cakes, drinks, and smoothies were all excellent. Try the Polly, a mango smoothie with a strong lemon verbena flavor, or a slice of the soft, fluffy banana bread with wattleseed-studded butter for a tasty treat. Although M1lk Teeth is the youngest member of the family, it has already been shown that it can compete with the older members.

Address: 110 Mitcham Rd, London SW17 9NG, United Kingdom
Rating: 4.5/5.0, 434 Google reviews
Website: http://juliets.cafe/