11.10.11

a little café in battersea.

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A little bit of a different post for me, I hope you appreciate the change from my usual outfit posts! I've been thinking about ways I can improve my blog, so I'm determined to start posting about things other than what I've been wearing, such as my days out and my favourite places, as well as showcase my photography - just like what I used to do when I first started Jazzabelle's Diary.

After one of my regular visits to Battersea car boot sale or rummaging in my local charity shops, my mum and I often stop by our favourite little café, Il Molino, for a hot chocolate and a slice of cake. It's such a sweet cafe, quite rustic with a lovely atmosphere (though I have to admit that the service can be a little touch and go), plus I adore the eclectic decor! Wooden tables, peeling paint, glass jars and pretty lampshades are always a winner for me. The prices of the drinks are fairly reasonable for an independent café, but the food is a little on the expensive side for me personally. They always have some delicious paninis, salads and cakes if you fancy treating yourself, though.

I popped to Il Molino with my mum yesterday afternoon and she also took some outfit shots of me, so I'll share what I wore with you in another post very soon. Do you have a favourite local cafe to visit? If so, please share! Love, Jazzabelle.
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54 comments

  1. ANNA11 October 2011 at 12:55

    ohh this café looks so gorgeous! so homely and comfy!

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  2. Elizabeth@rosalilium11 October 2011 at 12:55

    Lovely cafe. That is my kind of place!

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  3. Eliza11 October 2011 at 12:55

    Wow, this looks gorgeous, will definitely try and visit next time I'm in Battersea.

    I love discovering little cafes. I come from the Lake Distict so there are lots of nice places to stop for tea and cakes! One of my favourites is http://gillams-tearoom.co.uk/

    http://buenodia.com

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  4. Anonymous11 October 2011 at 13:03

    Love the crockpot with biscuits in! Soooo cute!
    L x

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  5. Annarack11 October 2011 at 13:08

    Now this is my sort of cafe....I would love to visit this one. There presentation is beautiful.

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  6. Unknown11 October 2011 at 13:19

    Lovely quaint little cafe :)

    http://www.localcelebz.blogspot.com/

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  7. molly11 October 2011 at 13:42

    That looks like the cutest cafe ever :)And all the baked goodies look so good!

    thevintageheart-molly.blogspot.com/

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  8. The Style Box11 October 2011 at 13:46

    I'm always a fan of any posts to do with food and cakes! Especially when they are served in such a perfect looking place! :) x

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  9. Abby-Lee11 October 2011 at 13:47

    Ohhh my god, I want to go here! xx

    http://abby-lee.blogspot.com/

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  10. The Fancy Teacup11 October 2011 at 14:08

    Il Molino cafe seems like the perfect quaint spot to have delectable treats. Exceptional captures, girl!

    www.TheFancyTeacup.com

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  11. Sarah11 October 2011 at 14:22

    Aaah it looks lovely, and your photos are beautiful! We have a little vintage tea room near here which I must go back to soon!
    x

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  12. Le Fresne11 October 2011 at 14:45

    I enjoy posts like these, and that cafe is far too delightful not to share.

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  13. Julia Henderson11 October 2011 at 14:47

    oh it looks incredibly lovely, and the hot chocolate looks wonderful x

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  14. Joy11 October 2011 at 15:11

    The images are beautiful!

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  15. Unknown11 October 2011 at 15:11

    That's really good photography and I love that pot with cookies those are my favorite type of cookies fidge thumbprints.
    -Farrah

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  16. Sophie (Little Mittens.)11 October 2011 at 15:29

    I definitely shouldn't have read this, I'm trapped at uni until 6 and I'm STARVING!, it all looks so yummy xx

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  17. Emily {What Emily Did Next}11 October 2011 at 16:00

    I love cafes! This one looks beautiful, I love the decor and how everything is presented. I'm craving a fancy coffee now... I live in the Yorkshire Dales so there are cafes everywhere you turn haha.

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  18. amie k11 October 2011 at 16:12

    love the photo's hun! I want a nice cuppa and slice of cake now!!

    Love Amie

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  19. Bee.11 October 2011 at 16:42

    I absolutely adore this post :)

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  20. Danni11 October 2011 at 16:46

    This is a great post Jaz, looks like an adorable cafe! Unfortunately my usual pick is just the local starbucks, although at Uni we had a gorgeous vintage-esque teashop called 'curiositea' which was a treasure!
    x

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  21. daydreaming11 October 2011 at 16:47

    oh my god, this is so lovely!

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  22. Anonymous11 October 2011 at 17:27

    OMG this place looks heavenly! I love having a little place that's special to you, even if the prices mean that it's more of a treat than an everyday place

    xx

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  23. rosedl11 October 2011 at 18:15

    next time i come to London can we please go get a hot chocolate here? I'd love to go again it was so lovely in there!
    xx

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  24. Alice11 October 2011 at 18:21

    This looks like such a lovely little quaint place. Beautifully captured as always xxx

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  25. Krissy ~ style san san11 October 2011 at 18:24

    these photos are so friggen' cute! ought to check this place out!
    Krissy xoxo

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  26. Rebecca11 October 2011 at 19:11

    coffee shop food is always ridiculously expensive, but it tastes so good (or you'd hope, anyway). there's a café near university called "cuthbert's bakehouse" that sells the most amazing cupcakes and millionaire's shortbread (: xxx

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  27. Unknown11 October 2011 at 19:20

    Ahh these pics are lovely, guess it's best that you kept the posts separate! We need to go here again and for pancakes soon.

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  28. Phara11 October 2011 at 19:48

    Ohmy, those lampshades, how beautiful, it's definitely a very cosy place.
    X

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  29. Maria Fallon11 October 2011 at 20:24

    These photos are beautiful and this looks scrummy, just what I need right now!

    Maria xxx

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  30. helen turnbull11 October 2011 at 20:36

    This looks like the most perfect little coffee shop. x

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  31. Emma Jade11 October 2011 at 21:16

    That place looks amazing! I love the decor, definitely want to visit :)

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  32. Chloe11 October 2011 at 22:16

    I want a trip there. Looks gorgeous.

    C x

    http://memiorsofalittlethingcalledlife.blogspot.com/

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  33. soph // and other things12 October 2011 at 01:01

    what a lovely looking cafe!

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  34. Bicks12 October 2011 at 01:21

    What a gorgeous little cafe! I wish there was somewhere like this near me. I'd be in there all the time!
    Abigail xx
    http://biiicks.blogspot.com/

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  35. Miki12 October 2011 at 04:49

    Awe, I love these photos! I wish there were more like this one over here :/.

    Hope you're having a great week! ;D

    Miki.

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  36. emma12 October 2011 at 05:19

    you're a great photographer! this cafe looks like my dream! a little slice of heaven hey? love it! x

    http://l-e-r-e-v-e.blogspot.com/

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  37. northwest is best12 October 2011 at 09:09

    Looks lovely! One of my favourite cafes recently closed (I think the owners retired). It was in an old butcher's shop and full of beautiful plants.

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  38. Style Eyes Ethical Fashion Blog12 October 2011 at 13:42

    Such a pretty little cafe and some great photos. I need to find somewhere lovely like this to s top off for a cup of tea.

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  39. Matthew Spade12 October 2011 at 19:29

    interesting that the prices of food is quite high, my fav indi cafe looks not too dissimilar to this (touch more modern) and the food is way overpriced and doesn't taste 10/10. coffee is great though. look forward to more of these

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  40. Katie12 October 2011 at 21:51

    This place looks lovely :)

    www.katiescreative.blogspot.com

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  41. Michelle23 October 2011 at 20:54

    Ooh, I will definitely have to go for a visit here after my next outing to Battersea carboot. Looks lovely and after some bargains down at the carboot can maybe afford to treat myself.

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  42. The life after27 October 2011 at 17:48

    So cute!!

    http://missbobino.blogspot.com

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  43. The life after27 October 2011 at 17:48

    So cute!!

    http://missbobino.blogspot.com

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  44. Unknown28 October 2011 at 09:32

    Amazing photos

    X Zoe X
    http://intrepidinspirations.blogspot.com

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    Your photographs are gorgeous, what camera do you use.

    I've been looking to love a DSLR so would love any advice. I've even blogged about maybe getting the new Nikon 1 J1

    xx

    @melmould
    mediamarmalade.blogspot.com

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  46. hidden-freckles8 January 2012 at 21:35

    ahhh these photos look beautiful!! The Best Beauty Buys xx

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  47. Anonymous14 September 2012 at 09:18

    I wander what happened to my pretty blue biscuit jar?
    The owner

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