Readers reviews for Automat

I've been there a few times. On Sunday brunch the place was packed but we managed to get a table although we had to wait for 10mins. I had eggs norwegian which was lovely and was surprised that it arrived with a side of home fries, and my friend had pancakes with strawberries which looked very attractive. the place… More

I called Automat today to make a reservation for later in the week. Bizarrely I was connected to an automated service wherein I had to navigate a medley of options (press 1 for this; press 2 for that, etc) until, eventually, I was passed to the reservations department. At this point someone answered the phone with… More

Decided on reviews and recommendation to come to Automat for our breakfast. We were in London for our 4th anniversary and wanted a special breakfast together. Food came out cold, which was changed. I asked for very hard poached eggs, after the 3rd attempt I gave up on my breakfast! Was told the chef didn't know how… More

I love the place's setting as it remembers me of NYC. sadly the steaks don't match big apple's… they are small and very expensive for the size. service could be a little bit more courteous, especially during the week when the place is not busy at all. the food arrived rapidly tho and the cooking was as requested… More

Oh dear. Really, oh dear. I was desperately hoping to be able to write a different review to the two immediately below this, but sadly I just can't find the words, or way, to make this sound anything other than woefully disappointing with the most god awful service I have experienced anywhere.

It used to be that… More