Gregg's - 08.04.2015

EATERY: Greggs The Baker, 54 London Road, Morden
FOOD ORDERED: Bacon and Omlette Roll

"Greggulators: mount up"

It was a clear fresh morning, the sky was blue, Garry G was on the streets, trying to consume, some breakfast for the morn, so I can get some funk, just rollin' in my van, which I'd just dropped off at the garage owing to an issue with the timing belt.

Just hit the north side of the PCT*, on a mission trying to find Mr. Greggs the B, seen a counter full of meat ain't no need for more, all you skirts know what's up in the SM4.

So I hooks a right on the Morden road, just £1.85 for a bacon and omlette roll, I bumped out my wallet and said "what's up?", but the lady serving me said "sorry we're out of omlette love".

I'm gettin' jacked, I'm breaking myself, I can't believe they taking Garry's wealth, they took my cash, but they got no eggs, I looked at my brother said "Damn, what's next?"

Ten rashers under the hot lights and two in my roll, but the bacon in my sandwich appeared to be cold, I would have lodged a complaint but it's a tad bit late, Garry G put the sandwich in the microwave.

Gregg's have the market corned and they all around, but you can't argue with their value pound for pound, if you want a quality sandwich there's better places to eat, but brekky for under 2 quid, they can't be beat.



QUALITY: 6/10
PORTION SIZE: 6/10
PRICE: 7/10
SERVICE: 7/10
ATMOSPHERE: 5/10

OVERALL: 6.2/10

(*Primary Care Trust)

La Lavella - 02.04.2015

EATERY: La Lavella, 63 London Rd, Morden SM4 5HT
FOOD ORDERED: Chicken Escalope with Chips and Salad

"'Babs Windsor"

I'd been warned off this cafe by a workmate who claimed he's recieved extremely poor service there, so I walked into La Lavella with some apprehension. It is the biggest cafe in central Morden, and seemingly one of the busiest too. In fact it may be the busiest eatery I've seen on my travels so far. The tables are packed in tightly, and there were very few seats free. The queue at the counter was a long too. But I enjoyed the thriving, bustling atmosphere.

La Lavella is half kebab shop, half cafe. I imagine later at night, they close off the seated areas and open up the counter to serve revellers leaving the Irish pub next door. Despite this, it appears to have aspirations above many of the other cafes in the local area, offering a wide array of dishes in a warm, friendly environment.

The cost of my meal with a drink came in at just under £7, so I was expecting something special. My meal came quick (but not too quick), allaying my fears of poor service. The portion was generously sized, but the chips were a little under-done and the chicken a little over. Luckily, they had the widest array of condiments I've seen anywhere in Morden, all sorts of hot sauces, salad dressings and ketchups, which went someway to covering up the slightly dry food. Some may considered the dish to have been under-seasoned too, but I like my food this way. There's salt and pepper on the table after all.

Everything was in place for this to be a great a meal, but the food didn't quite cut it. So I left feeling slightly disappointed. It looks like the kebab and grilled meat dishes may be where the smart money is at. I'll be sure to try something from that side of the menu on my next visit.


QUALITY: 5/10
PORTION SIZE: 7/10
PRICE: 5/10
SERVICE: 7/10
ATMOSPHERE: 7/10

OVERALL: 6.2/10