I hate to waste cake

As a frequent visitor to London for work I often try and find new cafes out and about for an email and list catch up before heading to the next meeting.

Today was no exception as I was wandering down brick lane and found this little gem...

Kahaila

A little quirky coffee shop on Brick Lane. It was the beautiful selection of cakes in the window that drew me in. Having not got over my love (ahem addiction) of chai latte's I popped in for one here and ended up staying for lunch! They had a variety of homemade sandwiches and cakes of course in generous portions. I opted for the salami brie and tomato ciabatta and a small slice of raspberry and white chocolate home made cake. She said they didn't do small but I hate to waste cake!

 The atmosphere wasn't intimidating, light and quiet with creative types having meetings or typing away on their apple macs but the staff were really friendly!

The yummy cake selection

Gunpowder, Treason & Plot

Remember, remember the 5th of November, gunpowder, treason and plot!

Bonfire Night is one of my favourite nights, I love getting wrapped up all toasty in a big coat, hat and gloves and playing with sparklers and eating yummy food!

Added Sugar at Sugar Junction

With my day off I decided to take the opportunity to have a potter around Manchester and visit one of my secret (maybe not so now) hidden vintage gems and take a peak in Retro Rehab. I absolutely love it there, I feel like they carefully select their vintage dresses, bags, shirts, skirts you name it and re-work items that may not be worth selling. As I'm being good I resisted the urge to buy something, maybe next time..

Carrot Cake, Chandelier, Chai Latte, Decor - Sugar Junction, Manchester