Speedys Sandwich Bar & Cafe - Camden
Alexander Vladimirov Yes, this is THE Speedys — the iconic café right next to Sherlock and Watsons house! -)
Of course, I mean the one from the BBC-series Sherlock.
Right nearby is the entrance to "that very house" where the shows characters lived. Although these days the “221B” number has been removed and replaced with a plaque stating that an Italian patriot once lived here.
The café itself is very nice and cozy - perhaps six tables inside, plus two outside.
The menu is quite modest and limited (it used to be much larger, as you can see online).
The walls are decorated with film stills and photos of the owner with the actors. The owner was there during my visit, but he seemed busy and concerned, so I didn’t want to bother him.
I should note that there are always people here. You can get a seat, but patrons constantly come and go.
Judging by the opening hours (Speedy’s is open from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays), the café still primarily serves local residents, not tourists.
On the other hand, there are certainly fewer tourists now — there are many more TV shows, and Sherlock is mentioned less often…
Speedy’s offers excellent service.
The waiter told me how he was there during filming (having worked here his whole life) and was generally very friendly and cheerful.
The food here is unpretentious - very simple, yet delicious. The bacon is absolutely outstanding.
English tea is served in a large cup with milk already added -)
But then again, people dont come here for culinary wonders; they come to see where one of the best TV series was filmed.
You can reach Speedy’s by metro; the nearest station is Euston Square.
As for prices, they’re remarkably low.
Which is another reason to love Speedys -)
A tasty café, a place of interest for any cinephile, and very, very reasonable prices.